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The Chicago Health Corps: strengthening communities through structured volunteer service
B J McElmurry1, R Wansley, A M Gugenheim
1College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA.
Advanced Practice Nursing Quarterly
|April 1, 1997
Summary
The Chicago Health Corps provides primary health care services to underserved families through community outreach, home visits, and case management. This AmeriCorps program fosters service ethics among participants while addressing community health needs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Community Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Established in 1994, the Chicago Health Corps is an AmeriCorps*USA program.
- Operates in partnership with the Corporation for National Service and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the structure and function of the Chicago Health Corps.
- To highlight the role of corps members in addressing unmet health needs in underserved communities.
Main Methods:
- Deployment of 20 full-time equivalent corps members to community sites offering primary care.
- Corps members provide outreach, home visits, and case management services.
Main Results:
- Services target primary health care for Chicago's underserved families.
- Addresses health needs identified by community members and professionals.
Conclusions:
- The program offers meaningful opportunities for participants to serve their communities.
- Fosters awareness and an ethic of service among Chicago Health Corps members.
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