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Area of Science:

  • Community Health
  • Public Health Interventions
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Holistic community health needs require culturally sensitive approaches.
  • Multilingual and faith-based partnerships are crucial for effective outreach.
  • Health disparities persist in underserved urban areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the holistic health needs of a West Central Queens community.
  • To promote health awareness and provide screenings for chronic diseases.
  • To ensure accessibility through multilanguage translation and sign language services.

Main Methods:

  • Community-based participatory research approach.
  • Collaboration with The Legacy Center Community Development Corporation and health agencies.
  • Health fair offering presentations, screenings, and educational materials.

Main Results:

  • Provided health screenings and education on diabetes, hypertension, nutrition, cholesterol, and heart disease.
  • Offered translation services in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and American Sign Language.
  • Facilitated access to health information for non-English-speaking and deaf participants.

Conclusions:

  • Collaborative health fairs can effectively address community health needs.
  • Multilingual and accessible services improve health promotion outreach.
  • Community partnerships enhance the impact of public health initiatives.