Elevate Health

12/18/2025

We’re grateful to partner with community-based workers, program managers, and health advocates across the county. We spent 2025 growing our programs, building capacity, and increasing access to care in Pierce County. There will be both challenges and opportunities to come, and we’re excited to continue this vital work with you in the year ahead.

12/16/2025

Last week we hosted community-based workers from dozens of our partner organizations at our office for a holiday-themed self-care party. We can’t thank them enough for the invaluable work they do across Pierce County!

12/12/2025

12/08/2025

Nearly 43% of low-income households lack home internet across the United States, and we know that cost is one of the biggest barriers to getting online. In 2025, internet access is no longer a luxury, it is essential for employment, healthcare, and education.

In this episode of Joseph Explains, we explore the affordable internet options available to residents across Pierce County.

Need help getting connected? Visit connectpierce.org and fill out the form, or call 253-453-0448. A community-based worker will help you every step of the way.

12/06/2025

Tacoma Public Library will be hosting the The RISE Center at the Main Library on Thursdays, Dec. 4 and 18, 1-3 p.m. Drop in to learn more about their work and get support with vital resources, mentoring, and more.

12/02/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Arms Around You, a nonprofit re-entry resource and referrals program that serves formerly incarcerated individuals, has become a care coordination partner.

Connect Pierce is a free service that matches individuals and families with community-based workers who provide personalized, one-on-one care coordination support to help access available health and social care resources.

Elevate Health will provide funding and support for community-based workers (CBWs) on the Arms Around You staff. In turn, Arms Around You will accept care coordination referrals from Connect Pierce and their in-house CBWs will participate in specialized trainings and a CBW forum convened by Elevate Health.

11/24/2025

“I’ve seen everything, done everything. I’ve made all the mistakes. That’s why I think that I thrive in this work.”

Teneka is a community-based worker at HopeSparks and is part of our coalition of CBWs. We love this reflection about how she utilizes intentional listening and personal vulnerability to relate to her clients.

11/19/2025

El Camino is a local nonprofit agency that provides outpatient treatment for substance use disorders, DUI assessments, prevention education, and more, all while keeping services affordable and accessible to Latino individuals and families in Pierce County. “El Camino” means “the way” in Spanish, and their dedicated staff work tirelessly to provide both short-term relief and long-term support, ensuring every client feels seen and valued.

El Camino is one of thirty organizations partnered with Elevate Health on Connect Pierce, a free community care hub that matches individuals and families with community-based workers who provide personalized, one-on-one support to help access available health and social care services.

El Camino’s in-house community-based workers, Paloma Mendoza and Maria Aguilar, meet clients where they are, sharing resources, guidance and emotional support to help them overcome health barriers.

Read our full article about El Camino at elevatehealth.org/stories

11/17/2025

Open enrollment season for Apple Health (Medicaid) is finally here. Luckily, signing up is easy! In this overview, Joseph explains the benefits of having health coverage and the three most reliable ways to get started.

REMINDER: Be sure to get registered before the enrollment deadline (January 15) to avoid gaps in your coverage.

To access all the resources mentioned, visit linktr.ee/elevatehealthwa

11/12/2025

We’re hiring! If you’re passionate about social care and have a background managing health programs, consider joining our team as a Social Care Network Manager.

You’ll be responsible for the development and management of Elevate Health’s social care network, a collaborative of social service organizations addressing Pierce County’s health-related social needs.

11/10/2025

A big thanks to the American Red Cross Northwest Region (South Puget Sound Chapter) for leading members of our staff through an enjoyable, informative and hands-on adult and pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certification class today in our office. Highly recommend this great training!

11/07/2025

The statewide Coalition of Accountable Communities of Health (CACH) recently announced the hiring of Nichole Peppers as its first executive director. Nichole will lead our coalition’s collective efforts to advance community-driven health improvement and foster system transformation across the state.

https://elevatehealth.org/media/news/nichole-peppers-named-executive-director-of-the-coalition-of-accountable-communities-of-health