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 Diet and Exercise Can Influence Chronic Illness
Chronic illnesses may affect all sorts of body systems. For example, diabetes can affect the cardiovascular system, the eyes, kidneys, nerves, skin, and teeth. Arthritis affects muscles, bones, joints, and—depending on the type of arthritis—the associated inflammation can affect other body systems, such as the heart or the skin. Chronic kidney disease affects the kidneys,…
What Is a Chronic Illness?
Six in 10 Americans are living with conditions that limit the way they live or require regular medical attention. When these kinds of conditions develop slowly over time and last for longer than a year, they are referred to as chronic disease. Chronic disease should not be confused with acute conditions, which develop suddenly and…
“The Community Is Terrified”: How Political Rhetoric Affects Immigrants’ Ability to Access Health Care
Undocumented immigrants struggle when they need to access medical care. “Undocumented immigrants don’t have access to insurance; they can’t buy insurance through the marketplace,” says Mayra Casas Jackson, Executive Director of the Immigrant and Refugee Law Center (IRLC). They are not eligible for Medicaid either. That means they must pay out of pocket for every…
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![According to the Ohio Department of Health chronic disease is a serious issue in Ohio. Ohio ranks among the worst for cancer deaths (40th [in the U.S.]), cardiovascular deaths (39th), and diabetes (31st). A Community Health Worker an help manage the symptoms of chronic diseases–providing overall improvement in health and life.
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