Lissette Rivera grew up in Hood River and started interpreting from English to Spanish for her parents when she was six years old. She often went to medical appointments with her family members to help them understand the doctors. As Community Health Worker (CHW) with Bridges to Health, Lissette is able to relate to her clients because her family experienced similar challenges.

When Manuela Rodriguez’s husband Juan tested positive for Covid-19 in January of this year, she knew the family needed some extra support. Araceli supported Manuela and her family throughout Juan’s illness, checking in and bringing the family essentials like groceries, shampoo, and conditioner.