Health Education and Outreach
In addition to direct patient care, Esperanza serves the community through a number of health education and outreach initiatives, including:
- Nutrition Counseling - Under the direction of Tabitha Miller, RD, LDN, Esperanza offers personal nutrition and diet counseling for its patients, working in tandem with Esperanza's medical providers to help patients reach health goals.
- Health Screenings and Health Education - In addition to current nutritional counseling services, Esperanza plans to expand health education efforts, through new diabetes education and health education classes for our patients and for the community.at a number of local community events, churches, and in conjunction with other local community organizations.
- Health Outreach - Throughout the year, Esperanza participates in numerous health outreach events across the community - including both outdoor health fairs during summer months and indoor health outreach events in conjunction with other community organizations, churches and schools. Esperanza staff conduct routine screenings and health questionnaires at many of these events, distribute public health literature, and answer questions about the comprehensive services offered by the health center.
- HIV/AIDS Outreach - Members of the Esperanza HIV Care Team offer training courses to equip local churches to provide support to people who are affected by HIV/AIDS.