Jun 27, 2019 | Resources, Uncategorized
Social determinants are “the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age that shape health.” The systemic disparities in these conditions lead to health inequities between individuals and communities. The following resources explore the social...
Jun 27, 2019 | Resources, Uncategorized
Health is a fundamental human right. Yet many still experience inequities in accessing care, in health outcomes, and in the social determinants of health. Any efforts to address these inequities need to begin with a shared understanding of “health equity.”...
Jun 27, 2019 | Resources, Uncategorized
“No one has a right to work with poor people unless they have a real analysis of why people are poor.” – Barbara Major, Former Director of St. Thomas Health Clinic HOP recognizes that the root causes of social inequities and health disparities are structural...
Jun 23, 2017 | Advocacy, Community Outreach, Resources, Transportation
HOP’s new report, Transportation and Health Access: Rides to Wellness Community Scan Project, describes the scope of the problem of transportation barriers and its financial impact due to missed appointments. Based on a national survey with health centers,...
Jun 12, 2017 | Case Management, Clinical Outreach, Community Outreach, Health Education, Patient Centered Medical Home, Resources, Sustainability
Robust, community-driven outreach models are critical for ensuring access to and utilization of health care services by underserved populations. However, under a traditional structure of payment for health services, many outreach activities and other enabling services...
Apr 3, 2017 | Advocacy, Community Outreach, Outreach and Enrollment, Resources, Self-Care, Sustainability
Outreach programs support health centers to provide quality and responsive services to underserved communities by connecting to individuals where they live, work, and spend time. However, this level of access to and trust with the community can be can be challenging...
Oct 24, 2016 | Advocacy, Community Outreach, Resources, Transportation
Since 2000, Health Outreach Partners (HOP) has conducted bi-annual national needs assessments of community health centers serving underserved populations. The findings have consistently demonstrated that transportation is a top barrier to health care access. This...
Oct 19, 2016 | Resources, Transportation
Health Outreach Partners presents its newest toolkit titled “Transportation and Health Access: A Quality Improvement Toolkit.” The toolkit is an easy-to-use, practical guide to assist health centers with assessing the scope of the problem and finding solutions...
Jun 29, 2016 | Advocacy, Collaboration, Community Outreach, Health Education, Resources
Organization: Clínica Monseñor Oscar A. Romero | Los Angeles, CA | Community Health Center Program – 330(e) | www.clinicaromero.com Contact: Ana Grande, Community Organizing Director,...
Apr 14, 2016 | Culture & Language, Resources
Organization: Mountain Park Health Center | Phoenix, AZ| Community Health Center Program-330(e)|www.mphc-az.org Contact: Essen Otu, Senior Director of Diversity & Community Affairs, eotu@mphc-az.org...
