Funding from a local conversion foundation was used to develop an initiative to extend health education services to medically indigent residents along the US-Mexico border. The initiative included the direct funding of ten clinic sites, the development of a technical assistance team, and the establishment of a health education network. Strengths, weaknesses, and lessons learned are discussed. Recommendations for collaboration between private funding agencies, universities and practice sites include: developing a support system for health educators, providing on-going training, and assisting health educators to develop measurable goals and objectives
Learning Objectives: 1. Identify key issues related to establishment of health education services within ambulatory/primary health care sites. 2. Identify methods of incresing academia and practice interactions in health education services
Keywords: Health Education, Health Promotion
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: Clinic HELP is an initiative of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.