John McAllister-Ashley

Community Health Worker @The African American Health Program

Montgomery County, MD, US

Conduct interviews and assessments of individual health status· Administer and explain the results of physical and emotional health screenings· Provide information about blood pressure control, diabetes management, stress reduction, pre, and post-natal health care, and weight management· Provide assistance and support needed to create and establish a mobile personal health portal· Teach residents how to populate, store, update and maintain personal health information· Explain diagnostic lab test results· Help residents set personal goals, attend health-related appointments, and adhere to medical advice.· Provide referrals for services to community agencies as appropriate· Provide instructions and guidance about how to use computer applications that are designed to record and track wellness related progress and outcomes· Conduct presentations for community organizations, agencies, and other stakeholders· Communicate information on vital health information· Conduct community outreach and establish and strengthen community collaborations· Support data management protocols

Furman University

B. S. , Health Science