Community health workers help families stay healthy. They are trusted people who work in the community. They help families find care, learn about health, and connect with local programs.
Many families have questions about health care or need help finding services. Community health workers are there to help. They work closely with families and help make health care easier to understand.
Helping Families Find Medical Care
It can be hard to know where to go for medical care. Community health workers help families find the right care.
They may help with:
- Finding a doctor or clinic
- Making appointments
- Understanding health coverage
- Getting regular checkups
Their support helps families get the care they need.
Teaching Healthy Habits
Community health workers teach families simple ways to stay healthy and take care of themselves. They share helpful information and answer questions so people can feel more good about their health.
They may talk about:
- Eating healthy foods
- Being active every day
- Preventing illness
- Taking care of common health problems
They explain health information in a way that is easy to understand.
Helping Children and Parents
Community health workers help both children and adults.
They may help families:
- Stay up to date on vaccines
- Schedule checkups
- Learn healthy habits
- Find programs for children and parents
This support helps families make healthy choices.
Connecting Families to Resources
Sometimes families need help with more than health care. Community health workers can connect people with local services.
They may help families find:
- Food assistance
- Housing support
- Transportation services
- Family programs
These resources can make daily life easier.
Offering Support
Community health workers take time to listen and help.
They can:
- Answer questions
- Share helpful information
- Offer encouragement
- Help families reach their health goals
Having someone to guide and support can make a big difference.
Helping People Stay Healthy
Community health workers encourage healthy habits that can help people feel their best and stay healthy over time. They work with families to set simple goals and find ways to make healthy choices part of their daily lives.
They may remind people to:
- Go to doctor visits
- Take medicines the right way
- Eat healthy foods
- Stay active
- Drink enough water
- Get enough sleep
- Keep up with vaccines
- Follow their doctor's advice
Community health workers can also answer questions and help people find resources that make healthy choices easier. Small steps each day can lead to better health over time.
Visit Clinicas
At Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc., our Health Outreach team helps connect individuals and families with the care, resources, and support they need. Community health workers can assist with finding health care, scheduling appointments, accessing local programs, and learning about healthy habits. They work closely with patients to help make navigating health care easier.
In addition to Health Outreach, our Health Education team provides easy-to-understand information to help people stay healthy and manage common health concerns. If you need help with health coverage or understanding your insurance options, ask your Primary Care Provider to connect you with our Enrollment Services team. Together, these services help support the health and well-being of our community.