Community Health Workers
Who We Are
The St. Joseph Department of Health is committed to improving the well-being of our community by strategically placing dedicated Community Health Workers (CHWs) in various neighborhoods across St. Joseph County. These CHWs serve as invaluable contacts, working tirelessly to provide support and establish vital connections between community members and available resources. Through their dedication and commitment, these health workers play a crucial role in creating a healthier and more connected community, ensuring that every individual has access to the services they need for a thriving and resilient life.
Maternal / Infant Health
![Mellisa](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/chw/workerstest/Cathy.png)
Cathy Escobedo
Maternal / Infant Health
Contact Cathy | ¡hola! Yo hablo español.
![Andrea Tobar](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/images/Andrea-Tobar.png)
Andrea Tobar
Maternal / Infant Health
Contact Andrea
![Mellisa](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/chw/workerstest/Cathy.png)
Cathy Escobedo
Maternal / Infant Health
Contact Cathy | ¡hola! Yo hablo español.
![Andrea Tobar](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/images/Andrea-Tobar.png)
Andrea Tobar
Maternal / Infant Health
Contact Andrea
Lead Poisoning Prevention
![Rafael](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/images/Rafael.png)
Rafael Lemus
Lead Poisoning Prevention
Contact Rafael | ¡hola! Yo hablo español.
![Kim Dreibelbeis](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/chw/cathy-escobedo/Kim.png)
Kim Dreibelbeis
Lead Poisoning Prevention
Contact Kim
![Jonathan Carmona](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/chw/cathy-escobedo/Jonathan-Carmona.png)
Jonathan Carmona
Lead Poisoning Prevention
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![Kim Dreibelbeis](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/chw/cathy-escobedo/Kim.png)
Kim Dreibelbeis
Lead Poisoning Prevention
Contact Kim
![Rafael](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/images/Rafael.png)
Rafael Lemus
Lead Poisoning Prevention
Contact Rafael | ¡hola! Yo hablo español.
![Jonathan Carmona](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/chw/cathy-escobedo/Jonathan-Carmona.png)
Jonathan Carmona
Lead Poisoning Prevention
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By location
![Person 2](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/images/Melissa.png)
Mellisa Elissetche
Census Tract 34
Contact Mellisa | ¡hola! Yo hablo español.
![Cathy's Image](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/chw/workerstest/LaShawna.png)
LaShawna
Census Tract 1 & 111
Contact LaShawna
![Andrea romo](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/images/Andrea-romo.png)
Andrea Romo
Census Tracts 101/102
Contact Andrea | ¡hola! Yo hablo español.
![Jessica Robinson](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/chw/cathy-escobedo/Jessica.png)
Jessica Robinson
Census Tracts 101 & 102
Contact Jessica
![Mercedes](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/chw/workerstest/Mercedes.png)
Mercedes Lopez
Census Tract 22/24
Contact Mercedes | ¡hola! Yo hablo español.
![La rhonda](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/chw/la-rhonda-hosea/La-rhonda-hosea.png)
La Rhonda Hosea
Census Tract 30/33
Contact La Rhonda
![Veronica](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/images/Veronica-Escobedo.png)
Veronica Escobedo
Census Tracts 24/26
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![Person 2](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/images/Melissa.png)
Mellisa Elissetche
Census Tract 34
Contact Mellisa | ¡hola! Yo hablo español.
![Cathy's Image](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/chw/workerstest/LaShawna.png)
LaShawna
Census Tract 1 & 111
Contact LaShawna
![Andrea Romo](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/images/Andrea-romo.png)
Andrea Romo
Census Tracts 101/102
Contact Andrea | ¡hola! Yo hablo español.
![Jessica Robinson](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/chw/cathy-escobedo/Jessica.png)
Jessica Robinson
Census Tracts 101 & 102
Contact Jessica
![Mercedes](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/chw/workerstest/Mercedes.png)
Mercedes Lopez
Census Tract 22/24
Contact Mercedes | ¡hola! Yo hablo español.
![La rhonda](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/chw/la-rhonda-hosea/La-rhonda-hosea.png)
La Rhonda Hosea
Census Tract 30/33
Contact La Rhonda
![Veronica](/localhealth/stjosephcounty/images/Veronica-Escobedo.png)
Veronica Escobedo
Census Tracts 24/26
Contact Veronica | ¡hola! Yo hablo español.