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HEALTH PROMOTION, ACCESS, AND OUTREACH
The Health Promotion, Access, and Outreach programs support the
Alliance's mission to improve the health of its communities by providing
community-focused support and education to help individuals and
communities make healthy lifestyle choices, prevent and identify
chronic diseases, and access primary care and other services that
promote health.
Our goals are to empower people with the knowledge, skills, and
support they need to promote a high level of health for them, their
families, and their communities. We also work to make Alliance services
more responsive to the needs and perspectives of its communities.
Working in partnership with Alliance clinical services, community
organizations, and underserved communities in the Greater Boston
area, we provide the following services:
- Culturally appropriate community and patient health education
for individuals of all literacy levels
- Community-based health screenings and information
- Information and referral to primary care, community services,
and low cost/free health care coverage options
- Education and resources on smoking cessation
- Support and education groups for people with chronic diseases
(diabetes, arthritis)
- Classes and groups to promote physical activity, good nutrition,
and other health-promoting behaviors
Through these efforts, we work to connect everyone in our local
communities to primary care services and ensure that they receive
the health care they expect and deserve. We also encourage them
to actively participate in their own health and well-being.
These efforts are funded through the Department of Health and Human
Services, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and private
foundations.
Contact information:
Lisa Montuori
Director of Community Health Outreach
Tel: 617.591.6942
Fax: 617.591.6949
Email: lmontuori@challiance.org
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Current Programs:
Breast Health Initiative
Computerized
Patient Education
Everett Older Adult Program
Health Promotion and Outreach - Community Events
Quit for Life tobacco treatment program
Reaching Out About Depression (ROAD)
Volunteer Health Advisor Program |
