How We Serve: HEALTH ADVOCACY

The ICS Health Advocacy Program helps individuals navigate the health care system as well as available community resources to help maintain their independence.

This program is coordinated by a staff Health Coordinator, an R.N. experienced in home health and health advocacy. The Health Advocacy volunteers, often retired medical and social service professionals, provide the link to ICS services such as Mobile Meals or transportation, as well as other community resources.

The Health Coordinator is also available for support to the community through workshops, guidance in beginning faith-based health ministries, and networking on case management issues.

This exciting and innovative program received the Achievement Award in Innovation from the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona in 2006.

 

Click Here to volunteer for the Health Advocacy Program.

Success Stories

A 95-year-old woman, referred by an ICS Caregiving Service volunteer, was hard of hearing and was looking for resources to assist with phone service. Our Health Coordinator was able to obtain equipment as a loaner through a state program.

 A 73-year-old woman was worried about a scheduled medical procedure and was unsuccessful in contacting her doctor. Our Health Coordinator helped the woman understand the procedure and convinced the doctor to postpone the procedure until after arranging an office visit for the recipient to educate and address her concerns prior to surgery.