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<p>Some small-town hospitals and colleges have found a way to provide pre-med, nursing, and allied health undergraduate students with hands-on medical experience that benefits the community. The student health coaches perform case management-type services for at-risk patients. Called health coaches, these students learn skills years ahead of their peers. They receive college course credit and volunteer or internship experience. And, they contribute to positive health outcomes, including keeping patients out of hospitals and EDs.</p>

Hospitals and Colleges Collaborate in Health Coach Training Programs

Case management-style program helps students and patients