Dec 1, 2011 | Behavioral Health, Health Education, Resources
Community health educators and outreach staff play an important role in helping to tackle the current obesity and overweight epidemic in the United States. The intention of this article is to provide an introduction on how cultural humility practices can assist...
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. ...
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...
Oct 1, 2011 | Program Planning & Evaluation, Resources, Sustainability
Most grant applications ask applicants to report on data. Strategic use of data can reinforce and create a strong foundation for a proposal; and when used properly, it can be a major determining factor in the awarding of a proposal. There are three sections commonly...
Aug 1, 2011 | Program Planning & Evaluation, Resources, Sustainability
Community health centers and voucher programs throughout the country provide many different services to increase access to health care for underserved and vulnerable communities. These services, typically referred to as “enabling services,” are counted on...
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...
Aug 1, 2011 | Case Management, Patient Centered Medical Home, Resources
Acknowledgments: Andie Martinez Patterson, MPP, Assistant Director of Policy, California Primary Care Association In the past several months, you have probably heard the term “Meaningful Use” in relation to health information technology. But...
Jun 1, 2011 | Program Planning & Evaluation, Resources, Sustainability
Community health centers across the country are increasingly seeking ways to collect data that will accurately document their work, make a strong case for increased funding, and aid in program planning. Qualitative data collection is an excellent approach for...
Jun 1, 2011 | Program Planning & Evaluation, Resources
Health Outreach Coordinators wear many hats; they are often responsible for program planning and evaluation, conducting outreach, and supervising outreach staff. Supervision does not come naturally to everyone nor is it easy. Here are some helpful hints to keep in...
Jun 1, 2011 | Outreach and Enrollment, Resources
Over the last several years, much media attention has been given to our nation’s health care delivery system and access to health insurance. According to Kaiser Health News, the number of uninsured people in the United States rose to an all time high of over 50...
