The Latino Health for All Coalition

Research Partnership Three unique organizations have partnered to address Latino health disparities: University of Kansas Work Group for Community Health and Development University of Kansas Medical Center El Centro, Inc.

Latino Health for All Project Team El Centro, Inc. Mary Lou Jaramillo Cielo Fernandez KUMC (Preventive Medicine) Paula Cupertino Susan Garrett KU Work Group Steve Fawcett Jerry Schultz Dan Schober Zora Pace Angie Leon-Salas And YOU!

The Latino Health for All Coalition’s Mission To reduce diabetes and cardiovascular disease among Latinos in Kansas City/Wyandotte County through a collaborative partnership to promote healthy nutrition, physical activity, and access to health services.

The Latino Health for All Coalition Funded by a 5-year grant from the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHD) at the National Institutes of Health Studying Community/System Change – new or modified: Programs Policies Practices

Structure of the LHFA Coalition The Community Action Board (CAB) (N = 11) Access to Health Services (N ~ 32) Physical Activity (N ~ 12) Healthy Nutrition (N ~ 14)

Action Committees Facilitate Change Each Action Committee Elected a Chair and Co-chair Healthy Nutrition (total = 14) Academic/research (K-State Research & Extension) Community-based organization (KC Healthy Kids) Physical Activity (total = 12) Academic/research (University of Kansas Medical Center) International organization (Heart to Heart International) Access to Health Services (total = 32) Community-based organization (El Centro, Inc.) Health Organization (Argentine Family Health)

Action Planning Meeting Held on November 1, 2008 Approximately 50 key stakeholder of Latino health in Wyandotte County/Kansas City, including: Latino health service providers Mattie Rhodes Alianzas Safety Net Clinics Argentine Family Health Cabot Westside Health Clinic Media representatives Univision 48 Kansas City

Action Committees formed lists of Community & System Changes Healthy Nutrition: Change school district menu to provide healthier food through advocacy. Physical Activity: Increase access to facilities that will enable community residents to be more physically active Access to Health Services: Improve access to screening and follow up for diabetes through an open access, community-based laboratory available at convenient hours

Action Planning Participants were Satisfied Overall, how satisfied are you with the action planning workshop? (Ratings, n = 33) 87.9% were Very Satisfied 12.1% were Satisfied 0% were Neutral, Dissatisfied, or Very Dissatisfied

Structure of the LHFA Coalition The Community Action Board (CAB) (N = 11) Access to Health Services (N ~ 32) Physical Activity (N ~ 12) Healthy Nutrition (N ~ 14)

Community Action Board (CAB) (total = 11) Lead the Coalition Elected by the members of the LHFA Coalition Each Action Committee chair & co-chair are on the CAB (total = 7) At-Large members (total = 4) Faith organization (Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth) Community-based organization (Bethel Neighborhood Center ) Media (Univision 48 Kansas City) Community member (Union de Comerciantes y Recidentes Latinos)

Structure of the LHFA Coalition The Community Action Board (CAB) (N = 11) Access to Health Services (N ~ 32) Physical Activity (N ~ 12) Healthy Nutrition (N ~ 14) Mini-grant Recipients (N = 10)

Mini-grant Process An open request for proposals by the community to address: healthy nutrition, physical activity, and access to health services $100,000 in mini-grants available to the community $10,000 maximum per grant

22 Mini-grant Applications Received

Mini-grant Review Process The 11 members of the CAB reviewed the grants Each member rated 2-3 applications (1 = Disagree, 5 = Agree) Overall Project Goals Specific Project Objectives Project Action Steps Proposed Budget and Justification Overall Significance

Mini-Grant: Group Review A grant review discussion was held Grants were reviewed as a group Group ratings on each application were made Adjustment to previous ratings

Funded Grants ($95,233) Healthy Nutrition - 2 grants ($15,633) Physical Activity – 1 grant ($10,000) Access to Health Services - 1 grant ($10,000) Multiple Goal Areas - 6 grants ($59,600)

Healthy Nutrition Grants Educacion para una major salud Kansas State Research and Extension, Wyandotte County Cocinando Saludable / Cooking Healthy Grandview Park Presbyterian Church

Physical Activity and Access to Health Services Grants Physical Activity Salon de Baile El Centro, Inc. Access to Health Services Medical Translation Services Duchesne Clinic

Multiple Goal Areas Healthy Nutrition and Access to Health Services Celebrating Healthy Families-Health Focus Event Truman Medical Centers All Three Goal Areas Health for All Educational Videos Cultural Horizons Inc. Operation Healthy Life KUKC-TV 48 (Univision) Health Section (SALUD) Enye Publishing LLCC (N Magazine) Viva! Salud Para Todos Bethel Neighborhood Center Historias de Casa El Centro, Inc.

Structure of the LHFA Coalition The Community Action Board (CAB) (N = 11) Access to Health Services (N ~ 32) Physical Activity (N ~ 12) Healthy Nutrition (N ~ 14) Community Mobilizer (N = 1) Mini-grant Recipients (N = 10) Media & Policy (Forming) Neighborhood (Forming)

Community Mobilizer Blanca Mendoza Relationships with stakeholders of Latino Health in Kansas City Bi-lingual Responsibilities Provide assistance to the CAB, mini-grantees, and action committees Facilitate Community & System Change

Partnership Website Demonstration—a place to: Share documents and success stories Connect with each other Exchange ideas Today’s Forum Topic—Name the Partnership! Enter your nominations! Vote for name at end of day!

WorkStation: kclatinohealth.org

Documentation of Activities and Accomplishments

Analysis of Contribution

Real-Time Participatory Research

The Community Tool Box

Individual Level Assessment Currently developing/testing an individual level assessment Behavioral Survey N = 300 (100 in the target community, 200 in comparison communities) Objective: assess characteristics of Latino residents Years residing in community Gender Age Knowledge of Coalition Activities Selected health behaviors

Next Steps Action Committee Work Community assessment of healthy foods Increase soccer fields Leveraging the media to promote health care access Mini-grants begin Your involvement is welcome!

Please complete a Feedback Form Our Contact Information: Questions?? Contact: Blanca Mendoza at (913)