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"Community Engagement in Action: Enhancing Health Outcomes I recently worked on a school project with colleagues focusing on community engagement strategies to improve health outcomes. Our team developed a comprehensive program targeting a village in Navrongo in the Upper East Region. Our key components were: 📌 Collaborations: Partnered with local organizations, healthcare providers, and community leaders. 📌. Needs Assessment: Conducted surveys and focus groups to identify priority areas. 📌 Education and Awareness: Designed workshops, social media campaigns, and outreach materials. 📌 Empowerment: Established support groups and trained community health workers. This project demonstrated the power of community engagement in public health. By involving and empowering the community, we can create sustainable, effective solutions. I'm proud to have contributed to this project and have helped educate and create awareness on health issues looking forward to continuing community engagement efforts in my future public health work. #CommunityEngagement #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #SocialDeterminants #Collaboration" Today is day 9 of the #14dayconsistencychallenge with #Pathpromasterywithadwoagyanwah #professionallinkedIn Ruth Owusu Ansah Grace Ganda Victoria Agbossou Emmanuel Aborgah Edward Siaw Impact

What better way to improve community health than by partnering with people who live in the communities we serve. Learn about the role of community health workers. https://ow.ly/3QNB30sFecm

What better way to improve community health than by partnering with people who live in the communities we serve. Learn about the role of community health workers. https://ow.ly/BIqX30sFg4a

What better way to improve community health than by partnering with people who live in the communities we serve. Learn about the role of community health workers. https://ow.ly/iIrs30sFhre

Patricia Nickel, Ph.D., and I recently published an article titled "Community Engagement, Equity, and Cross-Sector Public Health Practice." This article aims to improve understanding of community engagement and health equity in the context of cross-sector governance for public health. Whether you're a public health practitioner, researcher, or passionate about creating equitable communities, the article offers valuable perspectives and practical approaches. It's definitely worth checking out.

Community health workers are the cornerstone of equitable care, bridging gaps to address social determinants of health. At PCHI, we support the recent Center for Health Care Strategies brief emphasizing the critical role of CHWs and the need for sustainable frameworks, training, and outcome-based payment models. The PCHI Model equips CHWs with the tools, training, and support they need while building coordinated networks that improve health outcomes across the U.S. Learn more about the CHCS brief and PCHI’s commitment to creating sustainable solutions that address immediate needs and drive long-term community health improvements. #healthequity #communityhealth #CHWs #carecoordination #PCHI

Southern Province has successfully conducted a dissemination Workshop of the Community Health Policy Documents with support from UNICEF. The dissemination Workshop was long overdue as the Ministry of Health launched these documents in April 2023. The Policy Documents will help to ensure alignment and proper coordination of players working in the community health space thereby address problems of fragmentation. The Policy Documents include.. 1. National Community Health Strategic and Operational Plan 2022 - 2026 2. CBV incentive guidelines 3. Community Health Service Package 4. Community Health Scorecard Guidelines for Social Accountability 5. CBV contracts and Guidelines 6. CBV Training Package and Facilitator's Manual If you are working in the community health space, find time to read. Caption: Joint with Western and Southern District and Provincial, Implementing Partners

We invited people in several Nebraska counties to talk to us about their health-related needs, experiences, and ideas for a better future, uncovering significant insights into how Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) impact community health & well-being. Through collaboration with community members and health providers, we identified key strengths, challenges, and solutions to address #healthinequities. Read highlights from the Community Health Equity Project Nebraska brief ⬇️ https://hubs.la/Q02w--zd0

We invited people in several Nebraska counties to talk to us about their health-related needs, experiences, and ideas for a better future, uncovering significant insights into how Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) impact community health & well-being. Through collaboration with community members and health providers, we identified key strengths, challenges, and solutions to address #healthinequities. Read highlights from the Community Health Equity Project Nebraska brief ⬇️ https://hubs.la/Q02xr6_B0

We invited people in several Nebraska counties to talk to us about their health-related needs, experiences, and ideas for a better future, uncovering significant insights into how Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) impact community health & well-being. Through collaboration with community members and health providers, we identified key strengths, challenges, and solutions to address #healthinequities. Read highlights from the Community Health Equity Project Nebraska brief ⬇️ https://hubs.la/Q02w-Rhq0