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State Agencies/Organizations Using CHWs GRIDOrganization and Contact InformationTitle of Program and Funding SourceStrategies/Activities Involving CHWsFocus of CHW work i.e., chronic disease, infant mortality, etc.Ohio Department of HealthMichele ShoughMichele.shough@odh. State and Local Actions to Prevent Obesity, Diabetes, and Heart Disease and StrokeFunding Source: CDCIncrease engagement of CHWs to promote linkages between health systems and community resources for adults with high blood pressure and adults with prediabetes or at high risk for type 2 diabetes (state and local level activity).Chronic disease prevention and managementOhio Department of HealthAnn WeidenbennerAnn.Weidenbenner@odh.State Public Health Actions to Prevent and Control Diabetes, Heart Disease, Obesity and Associated Risk Factors and Promote School HealthFunding Source: CDCIncrease engagement of CHWs in the provision of self-management programs and on-going support for adults with diabetes.Increase engagement of CHWs to promote linkages between health systems and community resources for adults with high blood pressure (state level activity).Chronic disease prevention and managementAmerican Cancer SocietyAnna Fetzer, Sr. Manager, Primary Care SystemsAnna.fetzer@Community Health Initiatives: Community Health Worker Online Trainings Breast Cancer- Sharing the Importance of Screening (English and Spanish)Colorectal Cancer- delivering a Life-Saving Message (English and Spanish)Motivational Interviewing- How to help people make Health Changes (English and Spanish)Cancer prevention and early detectionOhio Family to FamilyNithya Narayan Ohio F2F Coordinator/ Southern Ohio Family SpecialistAmy Clawson, Norther Ohio Family SpecialistLynne Fogel, Central Ohio Family SpecialistEmail: OhioF2F@cchmc.ogOhio F2F helps families of children with disabilities and special health care needs navigate the health care system and find answers to their questions.Funding source: Grant from the Maternal Child Health Bureau (MCHB) and the Health Resources Service Administration (HRSA)Disseminate OHIO F2F materials and Information about CYSHCN at statewide, regional and local conferences, meetings and health fairs.Increase connections with (healthcare/insurance) professionals/professional organizations Information disseminationEmpower family leaders to get involved in state committees, advisory councils etc. Support families through trainings on: Guiding People through Systems (GPS) online care notebook - Cloud-based care notebook tool for familiesACA (Affordable Care Act) Marketplace Insurance plans and using NavigatorsHealthcare Transition BoostersMedical Home Model for coordinated and accessible careOhio F2F helps families of children with disabilities and special health care needs navigate the health care system and find answers to their questions.Prepared for Ohio Community Health Worker Conference November 17, 2016 ................
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