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...
Feb 1, 2012 | Culture & Language, Resources
Clear communication is important to ensure that all patients receive safe and quality health care. For people with limited English proficiency (LEP), communication barriers can lead to serious misunderstandings with medical staff around treatment and diagnosis....
Dec 2, 2011 | Behavioral Health, Resources
Because alcohol abuse has emerged as a major health concern for outreach programs, outreach workers should have a basic understanding of alcohol-related issues. Substance abuse, particularly alcohol use, is a topic that warrants serious consideration when...
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...
