As of June of 2018, the top 5 health disparities in Indiana are:

  • Opioid Abuse,
  • Tobacco Use,
  • Infant Mortality,
  • Obesity, and
  • Diabetes.

Although Indiana has much work to do in combatting these disparities, the good news is that CHWs can help! To date, CHWs have proven effective in collaborating with multi-disciplinary healthcare and social service teams to reduce each of these health issues. CHWs use their skills in motivational interviewing, goal setting, connecting/referring, health education, and identifying barriers to assist clients in creating plans to move towards healthier lifestyles one day, one choice at a time to reduce the impact these health disparities have in our communities with the goal of someday eradicating them entirely.

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