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Smart Neighborhoods Campaign
There is a wealth of non-profits, governmental entities, civic and advocacy groups in Springfield that provide important information, programs and services to the Springfield community. These community resources help meet community needs and can be essential in stabilizing individuals and families. However, resource groups often face challenges meaningfully connecting with intended recipients in[…]
Penn Center for Community Health Workers
UAct hosts on-line meeting between PENN CENTER FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS and numerous Springfield healthcare organizations to examine the Penn Center IMPACT Model.
Healthy Kids and Communities Campaign
UAct also designed the HEALTHY KIDS AND COMMUNITIES CAMPAIGN and along with IPHA submitted a proposal for funding to connect high-risk families in Springfield, Illinois, with Community Health Workers to prevent the damaging, long-term health effects of pediatric lead poisoning. Community Health Workers from the Springfield Community Federation (a community-based organization embedded in the low-income[…]
Immunization Access Project
UAct designed the IMMUNIZATION ACCESS PROJECT to integrate Community Health Workers into SD186 and Keep Kids in School Coalition (KKIS) to assist students meet the immunizations and physical examination requirements to begin school each year. The State of Illinois requires vaccinations to protect children from a variety of diseases before they can enter school. However,[…]