SEVIER COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS

W H O W E A R E ?

Initially funded for one year through a contribution from Intermountain Healthcare to place two full-time community health workers in Sevier County to help with social needs Funding was secured for an additional two years from a grant from the Intermountain Community Care Foundation

Partnering healthcare facilities and community organizations can refer qualifying individuals who have a determined social need to utilize the assistance of a community health worker in navigating resources.

W H A T W E D O ?

C H W D A T A

We began receiving referrals in May 2022 and have grown the program significantly:

Benefits of a community health worker include: or at community locations. relevant issues. resources and connections with organizations within the community.

Ability to meet in person with the referrals in their homes

In-depth motivational interviews to help determine all Access to a Community Health Worker’s vast knowledge of

Chw Contact Info

Lauren Gleave, CHW – laurengleave@suu.edu, 435-612-3615

Carrie Olvera, CHW – carrieolvera@suu.edu, 435-558-0822

Carrie Torgersen, Assistant Director – torgersen@suu.edu, 435-638-7449