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Online Program

3071.0
Evaluation of Innovative Public Health Practices and Policies

Monday, November 2, 2015: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Oral
In community based work, evaluation plans are often overlooked. Challenges like limited resources, organizational barriers, and expertise typically influence evaluation plans. It is important for public health and allied health professionals to understand the importance of good evaluation techniques. This session presents different examples of successful and rigorous evaluation plans and frameworks. It will included a discussion of various challenges faced when developing and implementing a sound evaluation plan and will provide tips and strategies to overcome barriers specific to community based evaluations.
Session Objectives: Discuss the potential which exists using community-involved evaluation. Describe the use of evaluation frameworks and various types of methodological plans. Identify the barriers, challenges, and benefits for establishing evaluation priorities.
Moderator:
Andrea Lowe, MPH, PhD

8:30am
Challenges and rigor in evaluating early childcare centers' adoption of nutrition policies and practices: Lessons learned from Transforming Our Community's Health (TOUCH) Community Transformation Grant Evaluation   
T. Lucas Hollar, PhD, Nicole Cook, PhD, MPA, David Quinn, BS, MPH, Teina Phillips, MPA and Michael De Lucca, MHM
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)
8:50am
Evaluation of a Public Health, Service-Based Medical School Curriculum: Effect on Physician Practice in Underserved Communities   
Joanna Michel, PhD in Medical Ethnobotany, Jorge Girotti, PhD, Iqra Mushtaq, B.A., B.S. and Gary Loy, M.D., MPH
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)
9:10am
A framework and approach for evaluating the CDC's Partnerships to Improve Community Health initiative in northern Maine   
Brenda Joly, PhD, MPH, Anush Hansen, MS, Doug Michael, MPH, Jacey Keller, MPH, George Shaler, MPH and Zoe Miller
9:30am
Evaluation of the Alabama WISEWOMAN program year 1   
Allison Litton, DrPH, MSW and Nancy Wright, MPH
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)
  

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Organized by: Public Health Education and Health Promotion
Endorsed by: Community Health Planning and Policy Development

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH) , Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)

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