Nov 1, 2012 | Community Outreach, Resources
Flash mobs are a unique and interesting way to provide health messaging to the community through the use of music, dance, and public spaces. On August 9, 2012, the staff of Lynn Community Health Center and several community partners joined together to stage a flash mob to promote healthy behavior and raise awareness about their health center. As a result, the community of Lynn received important health messages…
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, 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...
Oct 1, 2011 | Community Outreach, Program Planning & Evaluation, Resources
If your organization asks where the underserved in your area live, work, or congregate, could you answer “yes†with confidence? Knowing where your target population lives, works, and congregates helps you focus and fine-tune your outreach program. Having visually...
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...
Apr 1, 2011 | Community Outreach, Health Education, Resources
This article is the second in a series of three highlighting tips from the Safe and Healthy Children Training-of-Trainer (TOT) Curriculum, which will be made available on our website later this spring! Imagine this scenario… A child is playing outside with...
Mar 1, 2011 | Community Outreach, Health Education, Resources
Did you know that a child is much more susceptible to dangerous environmental toxins than you are? The Safe and Healthy Children’s Initiative does, and it needs your help to educate families throughout the United States about why and how children are more...
