Frequently Asked Questions

Health Liaisons educate and support family members, friends, elders, and peers in their community by sharing evidence-based health information.

Their role is to promote health awareness and empower individuals to make informed decisions about their well-being.

Health Liaisons will:

• Choose five people to support
• Meet with each person monthly
• Listen to their concerns and help them understand their health needs
• Connect them to appropriate health resources when needed
• Provide ongoing encouragement and support throughout their health journey
   

Health Liaisons do not diagnose or provide medical treatment. Health Liaisons also do not need to ask sensitive questions. Their role is strictly educational and supportive.

Anyone can be a Health Liaison. 

Anyone passionate about making a difference in their community. Anyone who cares about helping family and friends and want to make a positive impact can play an important role in improving health literacy and supporting others through their health journey.  

Check out our information regarding BMI on the Resources page. You’ll find a BMI table, links to BMI calculators, and key information explaining what BMI is and why it matters.