Oral

The purpose of this session is to highlight multi-level collaborative partnerships that have resulted in improved health outcomes, decreased morbidity and capacity building of vulnerable communities and populations. Participants who are interested in using community based participatory action research to improve healthy lifestyles of vulnerable populations such as the elderly; minority families and children affected by asthma; and women and children in medically underserved geographical areas are encouraged to attend. Examples of building individual and community capacity through empowerment, partnership and education will be provided.

Session Objectives: Audiences will be able to identify the different types of collaborations to improve health. Audiences will be able to compare the different types of collaborations to improve health.

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)