WFAHEC Community Health Promotion

Senior Health and Wellness Programs are designed to offer information and resources on a variety of health topics. Resources available to the general public include guest speakers, health fairs and screenings, and written materials. Available topics include chronic disease self management information (diabetes, arthritis, heart disease), injury prevention, osteoporosis, heath information topics, disease information and medication management. Programs are available to any senior group such as senior centers, church groups and civic organizations. There is no charge for programs.

Types of Programs

• Physical Activity and Nutrition
• Chronic Disease Management
• Mental Health
• Medication Management
• Fall Prevention

Contact Information for Scheduling Programs
Contact Anna Dyess at 850-682-2552 or adyess@wfahec.org.

Community Health Worker

The community health worker (CHW) training program, based on national models and in collaboration with community organizations, trains and supports CHWs who provide health promotion and disease prevention education to at-risk populations in medically underserved areas. CHWs are community members who work almost exclusively in community settings and promote health among groups that have traditionally lacked access to adequate care. CHWs come from the same neighborhoods and share the same cultural experiences as the people they serve, thus bridging the gap between healthcare agencies and local communities.

The roles of CHWs are to provide culturally appropriate health education; assure people get the services they need; give information about illnesses and how to prevent them; and teach the basics about common health problems. Documented benefits include improved health outcomes and lower costs; reduction of emergency room and hospital visits; decreased barriers to medical care; increased trust between clients and the health care delivery system; and timely use of services and better compliance.

Contact for Additional Information
Contact Anna Dyess at 850-682-2552 or adyess@wfahec.org.