INFORMATION FOR
Position: Community Health Worker
Agency: Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey
Major: Public Health – General Track, Class of 2012
In her community-based public health position, Lynetra is responsible for supporting and connecting over 200 women of childbearing age and their families to available community services tailored to meet their specific needs. Whether its educating clients about family planning options, assisting clients access basic services such as transportation or childcare, or helping clients schedule necessary medical appointments or preventative health screenings, Lynetra provides a range of case management services to ensure the well-being of each client and her family. Lynetra also reinforces positive health decision making by participating in frequent health fairs throughout Hudson County. (October, 2014)
