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.
Categories
Last assured
03/14/2024
Physical Address
122 West Franklin Avenue, Suite 510, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Hours
9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
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.