Community Health Workers as Health Coaches and Educators: A Multidisciplinary Demonstration Project for Women with Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy-Community Health Workers as Health Coaches and Educators : A Multidisciplinary Demonstration Project for Women with Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

Community Health Workers as Health Coaches and Educators : A Multidisciplinary Demonstration Project for Women with Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

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In summary, the video recording discussed a live session titled "Community Health Workers as Health Coaches and Educators: A Multidisciplinary Demonstration Project for Women with Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy." The program, hosted by the American College of Preventive Medicine, aimed to address morbidity and mortality related to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy during the postpartum period. Dr. Modhele Oguni, along with colleagues from Emory School of Medicine, Emory School of Public Health, and Grady Health System, shared their work on implementing a patient-centered care model in partnership with community health workers to address social determinants of health for minority women, predominantly Black and Hispanic. The team highlighted activities such as home visits, phone calls, cooking classes, and walks in the Botanical Garden to support the patients' self-management of hypertension. Preliminary findings showed improvements in blood pressure measurements and patient engagement. The program was seen as scalable and successful in promoting health equity. The team expressed gratitude for the collaboration and dedication of all involved in the project.

Keywords

Community Health Workers

Health Coaches

Educators

Multidisciplinary Demonstration Project

Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

Postpartum Period

Patient-Centered Care Model

Social Determinants of Health

Minority Women

Self-Management of Hypertension

Health Equity

Collaboration