Job description
Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, and many don’t know they have it. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a silent killer that causes unnecessary and inequitable disease, disability and death, robbing us of precious time with loved ones. It can cause heart attacks, heart failure, stroke and other devastating conditions. Under-resourced communities and those living in rural areas face the highest death rates due to hypertension. Making matters worse, rural communities face a critical shortage of health care professionals, including public health workers, which negatively impacts the care rural residents receive. The AHA is committed to addressing these inequities and improving blood pressure control and cardiovascular health in rural communities throughout the US.
Member Duties : HeartCorps members will work in health centers, community organizations, and public health departments in rural communities to help people improve and control their blood pressure and promote cardiovascular health. Their work may include • Supporting blood pressure self-monitoring initiatives • Increasing adoption of evidence-based blood pressure measurement and treatment practices • Facilitating blood pressure, tobacco, and nutrition security screenings and referrals to care. • Connecting health centers with social platforms to facilitate ongoing screening and referral for social needs • Establishing local support for patients/community members in navigating the care or resources they need. • Mobilizing the community in addressing contributing conditions such as nutrition and tobacco. • Engaging youth in health promotion via cultivating and managing volunteer clubs in local schools or community organizations.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Public Health AmeriCorps , Health .
Community Outreach , Public Health AmeriCorps , Health .
Skills :
Public Health , Communications , Youth Development , Community Organization , Team Work .
Public Health , Communications , Youth Development , Community Organization , Team Work .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
American Heart Association HeartCorps
Program Start/End Date
05/22/2023 - 09/22/2023
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
GEORGIA , WEST VIRGINIA , MISSISSIPPI , FLORIDA , IOWA , KENTUCKY , PENNSYLVANIA , WYOMING , TEXAS , WISCONSIN , ARIZONA , NORTH CAROLINA , NEW YORK
Accepting Applications
From 03/14/2023 To 05/26/2023
Contact
Deanna Lyons
7272 Greenville Ave
Dallas TX 75231
7813734525
deanna.lyons@heart.org
www.heart.org
Listing ID
117299
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