Program Information
Community Health Representatives program provides direct patient health care services including: promoting education and awareness of proper diet, exercise and health care practices;providing health care to patients with diabetes complications;education on reducing/preventing disease and accidents;providing transportation to health care facilities for patients;assisting IHS in providing baby and well-child immunizations checks;informing proper agencies of any violations and conducting follow-ups;gerontology for the elderly population;reducing rate of teenage pregnancy, STD's, with awareness and prevention practices;conducting Wellness, Health and Nutrition Awareness workshops/clinics;providing direct health care services to physically impaired individuals;providing medical transportation by means of the Transit Program;providing community health worker services;and providing animal care services to canine and feline species.
Eligibility
Open to all tribal members that live on the reservation.
Disabilities access
Accessible parking and route.
Required Documents
None
Application Process
Call to set up appointment for transports to IHS 24 hours in advance.
