Jan 1, 2013 | Advocacy, Case Management, Collaboration, Community Outreach, Health Education, Resources
When you access health care, what is your path? How would this path be different if you could not speak the language? What if you did not own a car or could not read public transportation signs? What if going to the doctor meant that you would lose a day of paid work? Accessing health care can be difficult. These challenges make it even more difficult…
Jul 1, 2012 | Advocacy, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Clinical Outreach, Collaboration, Community Outreach, Culture & Language, Health Education, Needs Assessment, Outreach and Enrollment, Patient Centered Medical Home, Program Planning & Evaluation, Resources, Sustainability, Transportation
Since its inception in 2002, the Innovative Outreach Practices Report has become a hallmark of HOP’s information services to outreach programs nationwide. This report provides a platform for organizations to showcase their outreach efforts, share their ideas and...
May 29, 2012 | Advocacy, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Clinical Outreach, Collaboration, Community Outreach, Health Education, Outreach and Enrollment, Patient Centered Medical Home, Program Planning & Evaluation, Resources, Sustainability
Outreach is a critical function of health centers serving underserved populations. In 2000, Health Outreach Partners (HOP) developed its Farmworker Outreach Program Guidelines based on 30 years of experience providing direct outreach services to migrant and seasonal...
Apr 1, 2012 | Advocacy, Collaboration, Program Planning & Evaluation, Resources
Overview A unique and important requirement of all HRSA-supported health centers is “governance by and for the people served.[1]” The governing board (often referred to as a board of directors) plays a critical role: it is responsible for overseeing...
Apr 1, 2012 | Advocacy, Clinical Outreach, Collaboration, Community Outreach, Health Education, Resources
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. In 2007, there were 25.7 work-related deaths for every 100,000 agricultural workers. In comparison, the average death rate was 3.7 in all other industries during the year.[1] Farmworkers...
May 1, 2011 | Advocacy, Community Outreach, Health Education, Resources
The Problem Affecting Our Communities This accident could happen to any family: A mother is taking her hypertension medication in the kitchen while cooking dinner after a busy day of work; her young son playing on the floor. Just as she is about to screw the cap back...
Mar 1, 2011 | Advocacy, Resources
Health Outreach Partner’s released its fourth annual needs assessment Breaking Down the Barriers: A National Needs Assessment of Health Outreach this past spring. HOP hosted three focus group discussions, with farmworker parents attending either one of two...
