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pecolachefnightRealizing 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.

To learn more about the Community Health Navigator program, call (423) 756-1762.

Impact:

  • The program has served 667 individuals for 2011.
  • Last year 2011 the Community Health Navigator has had 11 health screenings and 22 success stories.
  • The Community Health Navigator participated with the 100 Black Men of Chattanooga, 16 Annual Prostate Health Screenings.
 

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