Jul 1, 2013 | Advocacy, Case Management, Collaboration, Community Outreach, Culture & Language, Health Education, Program Planning & Evaluation, Resources, Transportation
Community health centers strive to be responsive to the needs of their patients. By recognizing that behaviors and beliefs are often influenced by culture, language, and social interactions, health centers can better design and deliver services that meet the needs of individuals, families, and their communities. La Maestra Community Health Centers aim to be responsive to their patients’ needs by integrating a Medically Trained Cultural Liaison model…
Aug 1, 2012 | Case Management, Program Planning & Evaluation, Resources
Individuals responding to HOP’s 2010 National Needs Assessment on Farmworker Health Outreach reported that case management is one of the top five activities performed by outreach workers. They also listed case management as one of the top three activities that...
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 | Program Planning & Evaluation, Resources
When was the last time your organization conducted a community health needs assessment? Many organizations only conduct needs assessments when required by a funder or other group involved in a project. Resources, particularly money and staff time, may be scarce....
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...
Feb 1, 2012 | Program Planning & Evaluation, Resources
Many outreach programs serve priority populations that are less likely to use preventive health services and have a higher disease burden compared to the general population. Health outreach programs play a critical role in improving and extending the reach of health...
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. ...
