Football player Jonathan Ward is giving back to his community in Kankakee working with it's mobile clinic to provide the Pfizer vaccine free of charge to patients before going back for his second NFL season with the Arizona Cardinals.
Read MoreIt can be difficult to organize and establish strong partnerships in your local community. This toolbox from the University of Kansas Center for Community Health highlights strategies to develop effective community action plans and bridge gaps in access to care.
Read MoreWhen providing care to underserved populations, it is essential that individuals in the community have the opportunity to voice their perspectives. Community engagement describes the active participation of members of a community in assessing and implementing solutions to problems that affect them.
Read MoreWe've seen that it's incredibly helpful for clinics to partner with community organizations in order to gain the trust of the community and reach a wider audience. This packet provides information about how to maintain successful community partnerships.
Read MoreThinking about improving, expanding, or starting more clinical outreach services? This guide from the Health Outreach Partners is a great place to start!
Read MoreMass public COVID-19 vaccination sites, especially those in the cities meant to target vulnerable minority populations, have been seeing more white suburbanites than those in the demographic they are meant to target. In order to combat this, some sites have been restricting appointments to certain zip codes.
Read MoreOften, those who are older or have a pre-existing health condition find it hard to go to vaccine distribution sites. This is where mobile clinics come in; they can bring the services directly to the patients.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has exacerbated the disparities that minority populations face, disparities that partially stem from these populations' mistrust of government, research, and healthcare institutions due to a history of abuse by these institutions. In order to reach more members of these populations, it's important for medical professionals to collaborate with community organizations that have already gained the trust of their population base
Read MoreCreating effective community partnerships is crucial for mobile clinics, especially during the pandemic. Cross-sector partnerships can improve coordination of care as well as help clients feel more supported in their local communities.
Read MoreCommunity partnerships help mobile clinics better understand and serve the needs of their local community, especially during COVID-19. This resource from the American Hospital Association is a great place to start and outlines important considerations when forming community partnerships during the pandemic.
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