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Eliminating Health Disparities - WellShare International

Creates sustainable, culturally-appropriate approaches to and tools for preventive community health to support the Somali community in the Twin Cities. Community Health Workers work with the community to promote behavior changes that will reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke by providing culturally appropriate and specific programs, messages and interventions. Activities include a culturally-specific pre-diabetes and weight management informational DVD in Somali to supplement the curriculum, exercise classes for elders and grocery store tours to promote healthy food choices. Provides training to physicians and Community Health Workers that improve care and reduce health disparities.

Last assured

03/14/2024

Physical Address

122 West Franklin Avenue, Suite 510, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Hours

9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

Fax

(612)230-3257

Application process

Call

Eligibility

Somali community, health care providers, and Community Health Workers in the Twin Cities metro area; primarily serves Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties

Languages

Somali

Service area

Anoka County, MN
Carver County, MN
Dakota County, MN
Hennepin County, MN
Ramsey County, MN
Scott County, MN
Washington County, MN

Agency info

WellShare International

Partners with communities and health care providers to design, implement, and evaluate health programs that respond to the needs of underserved communities in Minnesota and East Africa which aim to reduce health disparities and provide community members with the essential knowledge and care they need to take charge of their own health.

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