Database of Academic / Practice Linkages

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ID

Date

Title

Agencies/Organizations Involved

Academic Institutions Involved

Target Population(s)

Initial Date of Activity

General Description/Goals/Objectives

Outcomes Achieved

Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area

Relevant Essential Public Health Services

Geographic Location of Activity

Funder

Type of Linkage Activities

Related Publications

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67

1998

THE OZARK HEART HEALTH PROJECT

Missouri Department of Health

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis Community

1998

To improve health promotion/disease prevention efforts by forming partnerships, develop innovative ways to prevent disease by focusing on improving public health practice, prevent death and disability from cardiovascular disease through promoting healthy lifestyles and preventative measures.

Data collection proven valuable in developing CVD Risk Reduction Program; established guidelines for participatory research

Heart Disease and Stroke

Diagnose and Investigate Health Problems and Hazards in Community-- reduce smoking, improve diet, increase physical activity; Inform, Educate and Empower People About Health Issues-- through journal articles, press releases, radio and television interviews and Fact Sheets

Saint Louis, Missouri

Missouri Department of Health

Formal Affiliation/Association

 

Ross C. Bronson, Katie Trout, 314-977-8121, Bert Malone, Mike Carter, Janet Wilson, Imogene Wiggs

 

Ozark Heart Health, Project, CVD, Saint Louise, Missouri, Preventative Health

Linkages Awardee, 1st Place, 1998

No

ID

Date

Title

Agencies/Organizations Involved

Academic Institutions Involved

Target Population(s)

Initial Date of Activity

General Description/Goals/Objectives

Outcomes Achieved

Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area

Relevant Essential Public Health Services

Geographic Location of Activity

Funder

Type of Linkage Activities

Related Publications

Contact Information

Related Websites

Keyword Search

Database Source

Link Article

68

1998

COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Wichita/Sedgwick County Department of Community Health

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita State University College of Health Professions

Sedgwick County Residents

1995

To improve the health of Sedgwick County residents, by coordinating new resources and through the development of CHAP and CHIP programs in partnership with neighborhoods and community agencies.

Increased cooperative activity among agencies and neighborhood groups; obtained a grant to reduce the infant mortality rate through promotion and formation of neighborhood coalition in a low-income community and a health assessment unit at the university

Educational and Community-Based Programs; Public Health Infrastructure

Inform, Educate, and Empower People About Health Issues

Witchita, Kansas

Healthy Start Coalition

Formal Affiliation/Association

 

S. Edwards, Dismuke, Doren Fredrickson, Ray Goldsteen, Larry Jecca, Jack Brown, Karen Goldsteen, Craig Molgaard, Kim Kies, Dana Brown, Ruth Wetta-Hall

 

Community Health Assessment, Wichita, Kansas, CHIP, CHAP

Linkages Awardee, 2nd Place, 1998

No

ID

Date

Title

Agencies/Organizations Involved

Academic Institutions Involved

Target Population(s)

Initial Date of Activity

General Description/Goals/Objectives

Outcomes Achieved

Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area

Relevant Essential Public Health Services

Geographic Location of Activity

Funder

Type of Linkage Activities

Related Publications

Contact Information

Related Websites

Keyword Search

Database Source

Link Article

69

1998

PUBLIC HEALTH HAPPENINGS: EXPANDING RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE

Hartford Hospital, City of Hartford

University of Connecticut

Hartford, Connecticut Residents

1997

Collaborating between public health and private sector to improve the capacity of health department staff, enhance educational opportunities and on-site practices, conduct a diabetes study, and evaluate tuberculosis drug therapy

Large interest from students, faculty, and preceptors; enhanced community health; trained public health professionals; fostered community linkages

Public Health Infrastructure

Inform, Educate, and Empower People about Health Issues-- student and community education

Hartford, Connecticut

City of Hartford

Formal Affiliation/Association

 

Katherine M. McCormack, 860-543-8808, Rose Maljinian, Joan Segal

 

The Future of Public Health, UCONN, Hartford, Connecticut

Linkages Awardee, 3rd Place, 1998

No

ID

Date

Title

Agencies/Organizations Involved

Academic Institutions Involved

Target Population(s)

Initial Date of Activity

General Description/Goals/Objectives

Outcomes Achieved

Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area

Relevant Essential Public Health Services

Geographic Location of Activity

Funder

Type of Linkage Activities

Related Publications

Contact Information

Related Websites

Keyword Search

Database Source

Link Article

70

1998

USE OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DATA SOURCES TO EVALUATE A COMMUNITY-BASED INFANT IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM

Minnesota Department of Health

Inter-County Nursing Services

Local Resident in 13 Northwestern Counties

1991

A community, business, academic and public health departmental effort to increase infant immunization and reduce barriers to well-baby care by increasing awareness, program enrollment and survey research.

Conducted an objective evaluation; gained a representative sample for survey research

Educational and Community-Based Programs; Immunizations and Infectious Diseases; Maternal, Infant, and Child Health

Monitor Health Status to Identify Community Health Problems; Link People to Needed Personal Health Services-- provide care and enrollment in "Communities Caring for Children" (CCC) for children who need immunization

NW Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Health

Formal Affiliation/ Association

 

Wendy L. Hellerstedt, University of Minnesota

 

CCC, Minnesota, Infant Immunization

 

No

ID

Date

Title

Agencies/Organizations Involved

Academic Institutions Involved

Target Population(s)

Initial Date of Activity

General Description/Goals/Objectives

Outcomes Achieved

Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area

Relevant Essential Public Health Services

Geographic Location of Activity

Funder

Type of Linkage Activities

Related Publications

Contact Information

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Link Article

71

1998

THE CALIFORNIA CHALLENGE, SIXTY-ONE HEALTH DEPARTMENTS; FOUR SCHOOLS OF PUBLIC HEALTH

San Bernadino County Department of Public Health and Health Officers Association of California

Loma Linda University School of Public Health and California Association of Schools of Public Health

San Bernadino County Community

1996

To bridge the gap between academia and the public health profession by developing a mutual relationship

Held four scheduled meetings for planning, developing, and implementing joint activities

Public Health Infrastructure

Mobilize Community Partnerships to Identify and Solve Health Problems-- academic and community practice collaboration

San Bernadino County

San Bernadino County Health Departments

Formal Affiliation/ Association

 

Thomas J. Prendergast, Jr. 909-387-6219

 

San Bernadino County, California Conference of Local Health Officials (CCLHO)

 

No

ID

Date

Title

Agencies/Organizations Involved

Academic Institutions Involved

Target Population(s)

Initial Date of Activity

General Description/Goals/Objectives

Outcomes Achieved

Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area

Relevant Essential Public Health Services

Geographic Location of Activity

Funder

Type of Linkage Activities

Related Publications

Contact Information

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Link Article

72

1998

ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES IN A LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Duval County Health Department, Florida Department of Health

University of South Florida College of Public Health, University of Florida College of Public Health

Area Health Maintenance Organizations and Community

1998

To increase collaborative relationships between local health department and area health maintenance organizations. To achieve pubic health assurance objectives through public-private partnerships. To achieve accreditation and performance standards.

Achieved many areas of collaboration; expanded opportunities to carry out the assurance function; developed better working relationships with the private sector

HIV; Immunizations and Infectious Diseases; Respiratory Diseases; Environmental Health; Maternal, Infant, and Child Health; Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Mobilize Community Partnerships to Identify and Solve Health Problems-- academic and community practice and collaboration

Duval County, Florida

Duval and Florida County Health Department Participants

Formal/Affiliation Association

 

W. Michael Reid, Ph.D. 813-974-6646

 

Duval County, Florida, HMO, Florida Health Departments

 

No

ID

Date

Title

Agencies/Organizations Involved

Academic Institutions Involved

Target Population(s)

Initial Date of Activity

General Description/Goals/Objectives

Outcomes Achieved

Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area

Relevant Essential Public Health Services

Geographic Location of Activity

Funder

Type of Linkage Activities

Related Publications

Contact Information

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73

1998

USING FAMILY PLANNING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TO PROMOTE PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS

Women's Health Section, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

Women and Family

1998

Assistance to programs regarding women's health research; enhance program performance at the state and local levels

Translation of research findings into templates for the development of more informed and targeted program effectiveness measures within women's health section.

Family Planning

Inform, Educate, and Empower People About Health Issues-- research and data analysis

Colorado

Women's Health Section, Colorado Department of Public Health Environment

Formal/Affiliation Association

 

Kaia Gallagher 303-315-9736

 

Colorado, Women's Health Section

 

No

ID

Date

Title

Agencies/Organizations Involved

Academic Institutions Involved

Target Population(s)

Initial Date of Activity

General Description/Goals/Objectives

Outcomes Achieved

Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area

Relevant Essential Public Health Services

Geographic Location of Activity

Funder

Type of Linkage Activities

Related Publications

Contact Information

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74

1998

AN EVALUATION OF THE BABY THINK IT OVER TEACHING TECHNIQUE

Henry County Health Department, Fulton County Health Department

The University of Toledo

Junior High School County Residents

1998

To evaluate the "Baby Think It Over" programs to measure it's impact on reducing teenage pregnancy and impacting attitudes on sexual behavior

More developed research and data on the teaching tool

Family Planning

Inform, Educate, and Empower People About Health Issues-- research, data analysis and education; Evaluate Effectiveness, Accessibility and Quality of Personal and Population-based Health Services

Henry and Fulton County

Henry and Fulton County Health Departments

Formal/Affiliation Association

 

Hans Schmalzried at Henry County Health Department 419-559-5545

 

Henry County, Fulton County, Baby Think It Over, Ohio

 

No

ID

Date

Title

Agencies/Organizations Involved

Academic Institutions Involved

Target Population(s)

Initial Date of Activity

General Description/Goals/Objectives

Outcomes Achieved

Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area

Relevant Essential Public Health Services

Geographic Location of Activity

Funder

Type of Linkage Activities

Related Publications

Contact Information

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Database Source

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75

1998

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH ENHANCEMENT

City of Lubbock (TX) Health Department

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Family-Focused Community

1996

Joint project effort to encompass community/neighborhood risk-assessment, focused health education, disease surveillance, secondary prevention and outbreak investigation.

Cooperation of private business leaders provided incentives for survey completion, increased multi- departmental cooperation, and improved disease reporting

Maternal, Infant, and Child Health

Monitor Health Status to Identify Community Health Problems-- neighborhood risk assessment, and health education

City of Lubbock, Texas

City of Lubbock Texas Health Department

Formal/Affiliation Association

 

Mary M. Stange, 806-775-2899

 

Maternal and Child Health, Lubbock Texas,

 

No

ID

Date

Title

Agencies/Organizations Involved

Academic Institutions Involved

Target Population(s)

Initial Date of Activity

General Description/Goals/Objectives

Outcomes Achieved

Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area

Relevant Essentional Public Health Services

Geographic Location of Activity

Funder

Type of Linkage Activities

Related Publications

Contact Information

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76

1998

A COMMUNITY COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING FOR OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE, AND CLAY COUNTY HEALTH CENTER, A COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY

Clay County Health Center

The University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Low to No Income Population of Clay County Not Receiving Primary Care

1990

Formed partnership to give primary care services to uninsured and underinsured Clay County residents

Provided a realistic benefit to both the citizens of clay county and the University of Health Sciences

Access to Quality Health Services

Inform, Educate, and Empower People About Health Issues; Mobilize Community Partnerships to Identify and Solve Health Problems

Clay County, Missouri

Clay County Health Department

Formal/Affiliation Association

 

Richard Janulewicz, 816-781-1600

 

Osteopathic Medicine, Clay County Health Center, Missouri

 

No

ID

Date

Title

Agencies/Organizations Involved

Academic Institutions Involved

Target Population(s)

Initial Date of Activity

General Description/Goals/Objectives

Outcomes Achieved

Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area

Relevant Essential Public Health Services

Geographic Location of Activity

Funder

Type of Linkage Activities

Related Publications

Contact Information

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77

1998

PARTNERSHIP FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION: NINE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, A COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND A.H.E.C. PROGRAM OFFICE

Area Health Education Centers Program Office, Counties of Charlott, Citrus, DeSoto, Henando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota

University of South Florida, College of Public Health

Participating Florida County Residents and Schools of Public Health

1998

Assess the educational needs of health department personnel in the nine counties in the Tampa Bay area, design a method of delivery, and deliver an educational program to meet these needs.

Met the goals of all nine health departments, project was evaluated

Public Health Infrastructure

Monitor Health Status to Identify Community Health Problems

Counties of Charlott, Citrus, DeSoto, Henando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota, Florida

AHEC program office and through a HRSA grant

Formal/Affiliation Association

 

Wayne W. Westhoff, 813-974-6621

 

South Florida, Continuing Education, Tampa Bay

 

No

ID

Date

Title

Agencies/Organizations Involved

Academic Institutions Involved

Target Population(s)

Initial Date of Activity

General Description/Goals/Objectives

Outcomes Achieved

Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area

Relevant Essential Public Health Services

Geographic Location of Activity

Funder

Type of Linkage Activities

Related Publications

Contact Information

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Link Article

78

1998

MADISON COUNTY PUBIC HEALTH PRIORITIES PARTNERSHIP

Madison County Department of Health

Utica College of Syracuse University

Madison County Residents

1998

A comprehensive community health needs assessment of the county to gather information on mental health and substance abuse.

Improved data collection, conducted a comprehensive needs assessment, and fostered greater understanding among academics and service providers

Educational and Community-Based Programs

Monitor Health Status to Identify Community Health Programs-- data collection from community needs assessment

Madison County, NY

Public Health Priorities Partnership Grant Monies

Formal/Affiliation Association

 

Chrystal L. Johnson 315-366-2566

 

Madison County Community Health Needs Assessment

 

No

ID

Date

Title

Agencies/Organizations Involved

Academic Institutions Involved

Target Population(s)

Initial Date of Activity

General Description/Goals/Objectives

Outcomes Achieved

Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area

Relevant Essentional Public Health Services

Geographic Location of Activity

Funder

Type of Linkage Activities

Related Publications

Contact Information

Related Websites

Keyword Search

Database Source

Link Article

79

1998**

GREATER COLUMBUS COMMUNITY RESIDENTS ARE MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT RISK

Columbus Health Department

The Ohio State University, College of Medicine and Public Health

Columbus Community

1998

To provide accurate, objective, and scientific information through interactive communication channels to facilitate discussion and decision making about risk among the general public, education systems, and government in greater Columbus Community.

Obtaines input from a variety of community sources, developed and utilized community strategies and resources

Educational and Community-Based Programs

Inform, Educate, and Empower People About Health Issues

Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Health Department

Formal/Affiliation Association

 

Randi Love, 614-293-3945

 

Columbus, Ohio, Community Risk Panel (CRP)

 

No

ID

Date

Title

Agencies/Organizations Involved

Academic Institutions Involved

Target Population(s)

Initial Date of Activity

General Description/Goals/Objectives

Outcomes Achieved

Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area

Relevant Essential Public Health Services

Geographic Location of Activity

Funder

Type of Linkage Activities

Related Publications

Contact Information

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Keyword Search

Database Source

Link Article

80

1998

THE EASTSIDE VILLAGE HEALTH WORKER PARTNERSHIP: COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH TO INFORM COMMUNITY ACTION

 

University of Michigan School of Public Health

Michigan Community Residents

1998

Poster session to present principles for conducting community-based research, illustrate the implementation of community-based research, and provide a survey report booklet with a synopsis of findings from the survey to the public

Data collected and distributed to the public

Educational and Community-Based Programs

Inform, Educate and Empower People About Health Issues-- data collection and presentation to the public

Michigan

Michigan School of Public Health

Formal/Affiliation Association

 

Wilma Brakefield-Caldwell 313-786-4228

 

Michigan School of Public Health

 

No

ID

Date

Title

Agencies/Organizations Involved

Academic Institutions Involved

Target Population(s)

Initial Date of Activity

General Description/Goals/Objectives

Outcomes Achieved

Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area

Relevant Essential Public Health Services

Geographic Location of Activity

Funder

Type of Linkage Activities

Related Publications

Contact Information

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Link Article

81

1998

A PROFILE AND TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY/PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN WASHINGTON STATE

School of Public Health & Community Medicine

School of Public Health & Community Medicine, University of Washington

Washington Community Residents

1998

A statewide profile and training needs assessment of community/public health professionals in Washington State regarding quantitative research

Developed accurate and reliable data for the public and public research

Public Health Infrastructure

Inform, Educate and Empower People About Health Issues-- data collection and presentation to the public

Washington

HRSA

Formal/Affiliation Association

 

Janice Taylor 360-236-4086

 

NWCPHP, HRSA, Profile and Training Needs Assessment

 

No

ID

Date

Title

Agencies/Organizations Involved

Academic Institutions Involved

Target Population(s)

Initial Date of Activity

General Description/Goals/Objectives

Outcomes Achieved

Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area

Relevant Essentional Public Health Services

Geographic Location of Activity

Funder

Type of Linkage Activities

Related Publications

Contact Information

Related Websites

Keyword Search

Database Source

Link Article

82

1998

COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT (CHIP) PROJECT

County Department of Community Health

University of Kansas School of Medicine,

Wichita County Residents

1995

Convene local health care agencies, city and county elected officials, business leaders and stakeholders in a health summit in order to collaborate on a community wide needs assessment

Increased cooperation from different groups, secured grant funding, analyzed local data

Educational and Community-Based Programs; Public Health Infrastructure

Inform, Educate and Empower People About Health Issues: data collection and presentation to the public

Wichita-Sedgwick County

Participating Organizations

Formal/Affiliation Association

 

Ruth Wetta-Hall, 316-268-8492

 

CHIP, WSCDCH, Community Health Assessment

 

No

ID

Date

Title

Agencies/Organizations Involved

Academic Institutions Involved

Target Population(s)

Initial Date of Activity

General Description/Goals/Objectives

Outcomes Achieved

Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area

Relevant Essential Public Health Services

Geographic Location of Activity

Funder

Type of Linkage Activities

Related Publications

Contact Information

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Link Article

142

1998

ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF PUBLIC HEALTH

HRSA, ASPH, CDC

University of Texas-Houston School of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Public Health, University of Albany SUNY School of Public Health

Public Health Students

1998

Internship programs for public health students in HIV/AIDS and research

Experiential learning

Public Health Infrastructure

Assure a Competent Public Health and Personal Health Care Workforce-- collaborative training and education

Washington, DC

National Sponsoring Health Organizations

Formal/Affiliation Association

 

Riedel, Sara, 202-296-1099

 

Internship, Cooperative Agreement

 

Yes, Volume 12/No. 2 Spring 1998

ID

Date

Title

Agencies/Organizations Involved

Academic Institutions Involved

Target Population(s)

Initial Date of Activity

General Description/Goals/Objectives

Outcomes Achieved

Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area

Relevant Essential Public Health Services

Geographic Location of Activity

Funder

Type of Linkage Activities

Related Publications

Contact Information

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Database Source

Link Article

143

1998

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AND CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS

NACCHO

University of Illinois at Chicago, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Public Health Students

1998

Collaboration between NACCHO and academia by participating in conferences and projects to develop more effective public health infrastructures and technical assistance to state and local health departments

Experiential learning

Public Health Infrastructure

Assure a Competent Public Health and Personal Health Care Workforce-- collaborative training and education

Washington State

Robert Wood Johnson Turning Point Project

Formal/Affiliation Association

Tuberculosis Prevention and Control in a Changing Managed Care Environment: Challenges and Opportunities for Local Health Departments, Managed Care Organizations and Others, Released May 1997

NACCHO

 

NACCHO, Public Health Practice

 

Yes, Volume 12/No. 2 Spring 1998