S1 E11: Community Health Workers and Clinical Integration

This episode explores the role of community health workers in a clinical setting and the role that they play in bridging the gap between the community and health care professionals. The episode features special guest Quisha Umemba, MPH, BSN, RN, CHWI who is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, a Certified Lifestyle Coach, and a Certified Community Health Worker Instructor. She also holds a certificate in Health Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary. As a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Quisha consults with community organizations, social service agencies, government agencies, and healthcare systems to help them prevent and manage diabetes, pre-diabetes, and associated chronic diseases in their client populations.