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…
Nov 1, 2012 | Collaboration, Outreach and Enrollment, Resources, Sustainability
Outreach programs have been long recognized as key to ensuring access to health care for underserved populations. Outreach staff may include community health workers, lay health workers, eligibility workers, case managers, community advocates and/or promotora/es, as...
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...
Jun 1, 2012 | Collaboration, Program Planning & Evaluation, Resources
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has created many opportunities and monetary incentives for existing community health centers (CHC’s) to expand primary health care services and to build, expand, and improve their facilities. Overall, the Affordable Care Act will...
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...
Feb 1, 2012 | Collaboration, Program Planning & Evaluation, Resources, Sustainability
Gaining funding for your health center has most likely always been challenging. Securing a continuous and reliable funding stream takes time and resources. Because many outreach services are non-reimbursable, funded through short-term grants, or absorbed...
Oct 1, 2011 | Collaboration, Program Planning & Evaluation, Resources
Formal research projects are traditionally not a primary focus of outreach programs. However, a relatively new research methodology, Community-Based Participatory Research, relies on principles congruent with those of a comprehensive outreach program. ...
Aug 1, 2011 | Collaboration, Health Education, Program Planning & Evaluation, Resources, Sustainability
Outreach programs go through busy and slow periods throughout the year. If your organization expects a slow period, consider the following low-cost strategies to build your team’s skills and aptitude for serving the community. These six educational...
