Our Mission
Health Care Access Now’s mission is to advocate, educate, and support individuals in our region by utilizing the expertise of Certified Community Health Workers to deliver coordinated services and resources.
How Immigrants Access Healthcare
How does immigration status affect one’s ability to access healthcare in the United States? The answer depends on many factors, including whether that person has documentation to show she is legally in the country, how long the person has been in the U.S., and in what state that person is seeking care. The federal government…
Reine Kukwikila: How CHWs Help Immigrants Overcome Barriers
Reine Kukwikila came to the United States from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Her first job upon arriving was at the airport, where she washed dishes. Over time she has become a Community Health Worker (CHW) and supports people throughout southwest Ohio, many of whom are themselves immigrants. Kukwikila knows first-hand the challenges they face. …
PRESS RELEASE: HCAN CEO Departing for New Role
Health Care Access Now (HCAN) CEO Sarah Mills is leaving HCAN to take on a new role at Partnerships for Advancing Community Health (PACH). HCAN is dedicated to promoting health equity by addressing the social determinants of health. Through its network of Community Health Workers (CHWs), the organization has been integral to connecting underserved communities…
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