Posta las lilas: A model of integral commitment to the community

Area of Science:

• Community Health
• Public Health Initiatives
• Social Determinants of Health

Background:

• The Posta Sanitaria Las Lilas (La Posta) is a medical school health promotion project.
• It serves 25,000 vulnerable and impoverished individuals.
• La Posta integrates teaching, research, and community care with a focus on social accountability.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of the La Posta project on community health and well-being.
• To foster qualitative changes in individual attitudes and habits related to health.
• To understand the project's role in social commitment and accountability.

Main Methods:

• The project involves health and education programs with physicians, students, residents, teachers, volunteers, and community members.
• An impact evaluation study was conducted to assess project outcomes.
• Qualitative and quantitative data were collected to understand community changes.

Main Results:

• Increased medical appointments, medical records, and workshop participation were observed.
• The project demonstrated unexpected positive results for participants.
• The evaluation aimed to identify objective indicators of community life changes.

Conclusions:

• La Posta is integral to the University's agenda, providing formative learning experiences.
• The project fosters personal resource development by addressing individuals holistically (biological, psychological, social, spiritual).
• Collaboration with various organizations enhances community welfare and project sustainability.