Community — joinoben
You make a Difference
Become part of a movement that brings health, education, and support directly to your clients — in the place they trust most.
Become a Community Health Worker
Bring health screenings into your shop, support your clients, and earn additional income—all through a simple app. We will train you and give you the tools you need to become a community health worker (CHW).
Why Barbers and Stylists?
Because your shop is more than a business. It’s family, connection, and support. You are the person that clients turn to first when they are looking for guidance.
- You already talk about health naturally
- Your shop becomes a hub for care + connection
- No medical background required.
How it Works
After you train to become a community health worker and complete certification, you can start offering screening services in your shop.
You will:
- Take blood pressure or quick health questions during appointments
- Log results in the Oben app
- Help clients stay healthy + connect them to care if needed
- Get paid for every completed screening
Your Shop's Impact + Earnings Calculator
Estimate your community influence and earnings.
Weekly Clients: 100
Participation Rate: 60%
Total Client Base (Lives Impacted Annually): 400
Annual BP Screenings (Monthly Check-ins): 720
Est. Additional Revenue: $14,400
Frequency Asked Questions
How Do I get Trained
Oben Health provides a community-based certification program that transitions you from a stylist to a Community Health Worker (CHW).
Understand community health: You’ll learn how to perform accurate clinical screenings (like blood pressure), identify social barriers to health, and provide basic health coaching.
Support: The training is designed to be accessible and culturally relevant, teaching you how to use the Oben Barber App to guide you through every step of a screening so you never have to guess what to do next.
How does this help my client?
Your clients already trust you more than almost anyone else. This program turns that trust into a life-saving asset:
Early Detection: Many clients may have "silent" conditions like hypertension. You help them catch it before it becomes an emergency.
Convenience: They get professional-grade health monitoring and education during their regular haircut—no extra appointments or co-pays required.
Rewards: Depending on your shop's specific program, clients often receive incentives, such as discounted services or complimentary cuts, for staying engaged with their health plan.
How will it impact my workflow?
Screen enrolled clients during their regular appointments. Each screening takes about five minutes and we’ve designed the process to work with your existing workflow.
How does payment work?
Oben Health recognizes your role as a vital part of the healthcare team, and you are compensated for that expertise:
Per-Screening Payments: You earn money for every successful screening and follow-up you complete through the app.
Tracking: You can see your total earnings and pending payments in real-time directly within the Barber App.
Do I need a medical background?
No you don’t need a medical background to get trained and certified as a community health worker.