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Mission possible: community health.

A Bailey1, L Dewolf, R Hasnain-Wynia

  • 1Health Improvement, VHA Inc., Irving, Texas, USA.

Trustee : the Journal for Hospital Governing Boards
|May 2, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Community health programs can be sustained through strategic planning and resourcefulness, even during economic challenges. This study identifies key strategies used by successful award winners.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Public Health Management

Background:

  • Community health programs face significant sustainability challenges.
  • Economic downturns exacerbate funding and operational difficulties for health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify successful strategies for sustaining community health programs.
  • To understand how award-winning programs navigate economic adversity.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 15 national community health award winners.
  • Qualitative analysis of program sustainability practices.

Main Results:

  • Award winners employed diverse strategies including diversified funding, community partnerships, and outcome-based programming.
  • Adaptability and strong leadership were crucial for program longevity.

Conclusions:

  • Sustaining community health programs requires innovative financial models and robust stakeholder engagement.
  • Lessons learned can inform other organizations aiming for long-term impact.

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