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To learn more about the Community Health Navigator program, call (423) 756-1762. Impact:
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Upcoming Events
- SpringBoard Entrepreneurship Workshop
February 07, 2012 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)For selected participants only.
Mary Edwards - UL Young Professionals Executive Committee Meeting
February 10, 2012 (12:00 - noon - 1:00 pm)
Keesha Marshall - Digital Connectors - Youth
February 11, 2012 (12:30 - noon - 5:00 pm)CLOSED to public.
Julian Ewing - SpringBoard Entrepreneurship Workshop
February 14, 2012 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)For selected participants only.
Mary Edwards - GED Workshop
February 16, 2012 (5:30 pm - 8:30 pm)Are you looking for more job opportunities? Work towards your GED!
The UL is excited to be partnering with ReStart in offering a FREE GED workshop!
Limited seating so reserve yours today!
Alysia Najjar



Realizing the health disparities that exist for low income individuals in our community, the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga launched the Community Health Navigator program to close the health care disparity gaps among the uninsured. Racial health disparities are widespread on a local and national level with African Americans in Hamilton County twice as likely as Caucasians to be diabetic and twice as likely to be uninsured, according to a study by the Ochs Center for Metropolitan Studies. Providing several outreach services, the program focuses on helping individuals navigate the health care resources available in our community to reduce these negative health outcomes. Services include: monthly free health screenings in the community, mammogram screenings, referrals for primary care, free prescriptions, free exercise programs, free nutritional counseling and free eyeglasses. To qualify for participation, an individual must be uninsured and meet other eligibility criteria.