In 2018, Caridad Community Care was started to work with area hospitals & medical centers, as well as health insurance companies and assist their patients and members in Palm Beach County receive superior healthy outcomes in a more cost-efficient manner.  For over fifteen years, Caridad has employed as well as trained Community Health Workers (CHWs).  Our highly trained culturally competent CHWs will serve as a trusted link that will provide enhanced health care services and results for their patients and/or members.  A partnership with Caridad Community Care provides the following benefits:

• Transitions of care & linkage of services from hospital to the home.
• Critical patient follow-up by combining home visits, virtual meetings, and/or telephone.
• Reduced need for emergency and specialty care services.
• Significant reduction in costs to health care partners for patients and/or members thru proven health education and intervention programs.  
• Improved understanding and adherence to health recommendations, best practices, proactive behavior regarding their conditions, and protocols.
• Increased testing and screenings.
• Interventions to help address pertinent social determinants of health.
• Chronic disease self-management & health education programs.

Caridad Community Care CHWs are certified by the Florida Certification Board.  This provides partners verification that our CHWs have achieved the highest standards of education and credentials; and have maintained all competencies and regulations required by the state.  For more information about becoming a partner with the Caridad Community Care initiative please contact Monica Rodriguez at [email protected].