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Community health representative: The first tribally contracted program, since 1968 - American indian paraprofessional healthcare providers

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Program Management and Guidance

  • The Role of CHR
  • Scope of Work
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  • Culturally Sensitive Care
  • IHM CHR Policy

Job Details

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  • Disease Prevention
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  • What Can One CHR Program Do?
  • Fun Facts

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  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Links to Information of Common Diseases
  • Vocabulary
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  • Accomplishments and Awards

Help and Funding

  • American Indian/Alaskan Native Health Resources
  • Other Health Resources
  • Peer CHRs
  • Funding Opportunities and Grant Writing Help

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Peer CHRs

  • Phoenix Area CHRs

  • National Association of Community Health Representatives

 

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