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Community Health Worker Supports Isolated Seniors in Oregon

4/19/2026

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Sandy Guzman, a community health worker in rural Oregon, provides assistance to vulnerable residents.
Guzman met a woman in The Dalles who was socially isolated after a fall.
Guzman arranged for the pastor to help attend church.
Guzman visited a woman with heart failure living in poor conditions and discussed housing options.
Guzman drove 20 miles Wednesday to support an 81-year-old facing potential loss of her partner to cancer.

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Story summary

Sandy Guzman, a community health worker in rural Oregon, provides assistance to vulnerable residents.
Guzman met a woman in The Dalles who was socially isolated after a fall.
Guzman arranged for the pastor to help attend church.
Guzman visited a woman with heart failure living in poor conditions and discussed housing options.
Guzman drove 20 miles Wednesday to support an 81-year-old facing potential loss of her partner to cancer.