Chronic and Infectious Disease Prevention and Management

Chronic and Infectious Disease Prevention and Management - WellShare International

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

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

Hours

9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

(612)230-3253

Voice

(612)230-3257

Fax

https://wellshareinternational.org/resources_category/chronic-and-infectious-disease/

[email protected]

Interpretation services

Somali; interpreters available

Application process

Call

Service area

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

Description

Partners with public health departments, clinics, and health plans to deliver culturally relevant services aimed at preventing infectious and chronic diseases. It promotes preventive health practices in homes, clinical settings, and across communities. The program works to reduce the impact of diseases such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and sexually transmitted diseases through individual coaching, group-based evidence-informed courses, and advocacy for environmental and systems-level change.

Last assured

12/23/2025

What's Here

Professional Skills Development Support General Health Education Programs Wellness Programs

Providing organization

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.