Lay Health Advocate
As African Americans we are at higher risk for many serious diseases including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and various types of cancer.
As a Lay Health Advocate for the Healthy Black Family Project, you will have the unique opportunity to raise awareness, encourage and inform families, friends and neighbors about ways to take better care of their health.
Lay Health Advocates who complete the training will be assigned to encourage and motivate individuals and families. You will receive a stipend for your time.
Lay Health Advocates will be trained in CPR; health advocacy, stress management, nutrition, numerous health issues; use of health care resources and how to make referrals.
For more information or to register for Lay Health Advocate training. Contact the Center for Minority Health at 412-624-5665 or visit www.cmh.pitt.edu.
