The Bay Point/Pittsburg area is home to some of Contra Costa's most disadvantaged families. Many live from paycheck to paycheck, can't afford health insurance and rarely see a doctor. Our health conductors help African American residents in East County to navigate the county's healthcare system and to prevent illness through learning healthy choices.
Based at the Bay Point Family Health Center, African American Health Conductors are personal healthcare advocates and educators for underserved African American men, women and children.
We reduce health disparities by helping individuals and families to:
Health issues such as poor nutrition, diabetes, hypertension and HIV are prevalent in the African American community. Our classes in these and other topics help clients gain the motivation and knowledge to manage chronic disease, stay active and live healthier lives.
We also facilitate educational support groups that provide practical health information and a place to share common challenges, from raising a healthy baby to managing the stress of parenting. Groups include Soul to Soul I for women over 50 and Body and Soul for men and women.
Services are provided in partnership with Contra Costa Health Services.