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Health Equity! Visión y Compromiso will close the gap in public health care and social services, family by family, in Boyle Heights in Los Angeles, CA. Our partnership with Rising Communities, WHITE MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (WMCHC), and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health aims to provide neighborhood-level intervention to close the gap in addressing social determinants of health and build health equity. Visión y Compromiso is one of 10 community-based organizations to partner with Rising Communities along with 10 healthcare partners in 10 high-priority, service areas throughout Los Angeles County, to implement the Community Public Health Teams (CPHT) Pilot Project. This project aims to build long-term relationships with at least 80,000 households in Los Angeles County. Visión y Compromiso will coordinate with other service providers in Boyle Heights to provide outreach, engagement, and services to families. “By designing a long-term partnership with community-based organizations and health care partners to conduct household and community services, Public Health is expanding the public health workforce and building infrastructure for a community-based system of care.” Department of Public Health. To learn more about Community Public Health Teams (CPHT) visit https://lnkd.in/g7SxpY5p #healthequity #dignifiedlife #socialdeterminantsofhealth

Over the past several months, our department has embarked on a transformative journey to revamp our mission, vision, and values. This collective effort was driven by a desire to better reflect our current work and aspirations for the future. We engaged in thoughtful discussions, gathered diverse perspectives, and collaboratively shaped a new framework that embodies our dedication to community health and empowerment. Our Mission: Community Health Worker Initiatives (CHWI) aims to support community-based health initiatives that build community power and improve health outcomes. Our Vision: CHWI envisions achieving health equity and social justice across New Mexico’s diverse communities through empowerment, education, and a community health lens. Our Values: - Equity - Advocacy - Compassion - Integrity - Community Care These revised statements not only guide our current initiatives but also pave the way for future endeavors. They underscore our commitment to fostering community power, achieving health equity, and promoting social justice. As we move forward, we are excited to continue working towards these goals, guided by our shared values and collective vision.

Explore the significant and meaningful contributions of Community Health Workers (CHWs) as part of the RVA Health Corps program. Gain insights into the vital role they play in promoting community health and wellness through education, outreach, and support initiatives. https://lnkd.in/d7UT9X4Q

In Los Angeles, teams of community health workers are going door-to-door to provide direct support to residents. This initiative aims to bridge healthcare gaps and more effectively address individual public health needs. From wellness checks to connecting people with essential services, these dedicated teams are redefining community care. The Public Health Infrastructure Grant’s (PHIG) flexible funding model allows health departments to determine how to best meet the unique needs of their communities. Learn more about how PHIG is transforming public health infrastructure and making a tangible impact in our neighborhoods. https://bit.ly/3R4WG78

The latest from AHA Market Scan: 5 Innovative Efforts to Improve Community Health Collaboration is key to improving community health. And if you’re looking for inspiration to excel in this area, look no further than this year’s AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award winners. The five recipients of this year’s awards are addressing some of the field’s greatest challenges — from ensuring that patients can connect easily with community resources to steering violence survivors toward a path of healing to implementing street medicine programs. And they are working shoulder to shoulder with other community stakeholders to get the job done. https://lnkd.in/guuX8i3h

Important article for academic health systems preparing/implementing a community health and health equity strategic plan. "Appreciating community health priorities and ensuring the 'community voice' is present in all deliberations is a hallmark of the leading health equity programs... Bringing to bear academic health system resources—the clinical network, program portfolio, research program, and population health capabilities—can result in significant improvements to community health outcomes if interventions are designed and implemented in partnership with community organizations. "

As the people who live in #longtermcare homes 24/7, residents want to be part of the solution! Jim is an OARC Board member and involved in our research project, "Empowering Ontario's long-term care residents to shape the place they call home." Learn more in our recently published protocol paper: https://lnkd.in/egevw_Z2

All of you who have put up with CMS, state Medicaid, hacking, and being held hostage by Congress again and again - are true heroes! The designers never recognize the true value that you are to so many in so much need. If you have a hero to nominate, follow the link

While we can debate how PWC will identify and engage our stakeholders of long-term care, their work will take 2 years or more. Let's work with what we already heave: our voices by way of Resident and Family Councils https://iltccabc.ca/

In the latest draft guidance from the US FDA on diversity action plans for clinical studies, sustained community engagement is emphasized to boost enrollment of underrepresented groups. WVCTSI is raising the bar on community engagement initiatives with MAVERICK, a mobile clinical trials unit serving rural WV. Join us in supporting this creative solution to bring clinical trials and follow-up visits to rural residents #FDA #ClinicalStudies #CommunityEngagement #DiversityActionPlan