Michael Lagona

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About Michael Lagona

SUMMARY Experience w. SQLandPower BI. 7 years of experience in healthcare settings. CHES Certified since May 2022. 3 Years Experience with Community Outreach, Education, and Individual/Family Case Management. Steering Committee for CNA in NJ. Speaks some Spanish. Experience writing newsletters and articles, marketing services to the community and partners, creating/updating databases, networking with partnering health organizations, facilitating presentations and health events, educating the community, providing wellness screenings, and acting as a liaison for target populations in need. Experience using EPIC for documenting, updating, and researching patient records and making appointments. Familiar with different CRMs and Maximo 7.6, Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare. Insurance Enrollment. EXPERIENCE Implemented and led community outreach programs focused on health education, disease prevention, and wellness promotion, effectively reaching and engaging diverse populations in southern New Jersey. Assist in finding PACE resources for the elderly and assistance in enrolling others in Medicaid. Collaborated with local healthcare providers, social service organizations, and community leaders to develop and implement initiatives addressing prevalent health issues, such as chronic disease management, substance abuse prevention, and mental health awareness. Conducted comprehensive health assessments and screenings for individuals and families, appointment scheduling, identifying risk factors, providing referrals, and facilitating access to healthcare services, resulting in improved health outcomes and increased healthcare utilization among underserved communities. EDUCATION Stockton University Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Concentration: Community Health Education Graduated May 2021 Camden County College Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Nursing: Pre-Nursing Option Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS Community Health Education Specialist (CHES), Certified May 2022 BLSHCP, Certified February 2024 Proficient in MS Office Suite including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneDrive Proficient in using Google Applications including Drive, Docs, Forms, Sheets Soft Skills: Outreach, Customer Service, Networking, Collaboration, Adaptability, Communication, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving