East African Smoke Free Program and Karen Tobacco Free Program - WellShare International
122 West Franklin Avenue, Suite 510, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Karen, Somali
Call
Hennepin County, MN
Description
East African Smoke Free Program: Works to implement smoke-free policies within residential multi-unit housing and smoke-free community gathering events. Community Health Workers provide outreach to residents and works with large community events to provide health education to heighten awareness of tobacco use and smoke exposure. Karen Tobacco Free Program: Partners with the Karen Organization of Minnesota to educate the Karen community on the harms of tobacco and to eliminate the use of tobacco in indoor and outdoor settings.
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.