Types Of Health Coordinators
Within the scope of our program approach, the following categories of care coordinators are expected to play important roles:
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Health educators: Healthcare workers who deliver health education to individuals, families, and communities.
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Patient navigators: Provide support and guidance to patients as they navigate the healthcare system.
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Care managers: Help to coordinate care, make appointments, and empower patients to reach self-management goals.
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Community health workers: Trusted members of the community or population served that help to reduce barriers to care.
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Public health nurses: Provide information, skills, and referrals to patients with complex health conditions.
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Recovery specialists: Community health workers trained in substance abuse disorder treatment and recovery.