Sahra Noor RN MS Fartun Diriye Partnership between University of Minnesota Medical Center Augsburg College and East Africa Health Project Health Commons Objectives Describe the Health Commons ID: 243362
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Health Commons Model
Sahra Noor, RN, MS
Fartun Diriye
Partnership between University of Minnesota Medical Center, Augsburg College and East Africa Health Project
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ObjectivesDescribe
the Health Commons Model of Care and how its implemented in Cedar Riverside
Discuss Role of Bilingual Community LiaisonsDiscuss Impact of the Model on community and bilingual community liaisons
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Cedar RiversideHealth Commons is located in Cedar Riverside, a diverse, vibrant neighborhood in South Minneapolis
Serves as a port of entry for immigrants since the late 19th century. Over 10,000 residents live in low income high rise complex60% of the residents are Somali. Median income is less than $18,000
Source: 2010 US Census Data
Home to Fairview, Augsburg College and U of M, West Bank campus
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Health NeedsObesity and chronic conditions leading to heart disease
Access to fresh fruits and vegetablesExercise facilitiesMental Health (Depression/PTSD/Substance Abuse)
StigmaIsolation and reduced social connectednessInfant Mortality/pre-term labor
Source: 2012 Fairview Community Health Needs Assessment©
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History of Health Commons in Cedar Riverside
Community Based Participatory Research to assess health disparities facing Somali CommunityFunded by NIHCommunity Input Meetings
Community spaceHealth Commons opened September 21, 2011
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Health Common’s Vision
Healing the Mind, Body & Spirit
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Health Commons Model
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Role of Community Liaisons
Actively participate in daily operations of the Health Commons.
Collaborate to ensure participants receive adequate information about health and community resources.Conduct outreach to the community to educate them about the CommonsCo-facilitate workshops, fitness classesAdvocate
and ensure participants have the needed connections to social services, health services and community resources.Slide13
Health Commons:Sample Program
Health
Commons ActivityTime
Place MondayHealth Consultation & Exercise: Yoga 11-1 pm
11:30
– 12:30pm
Chase
Building
“C” building
Tuesday
Health
Consultation
& Exercise:
Strengthening &
Massage
11 – 1 pm
11:15 to 12:00pm
12:00 to 2:00pm
Chase
Building
“C” building”
Wednesday
Health
Consultation
& Exercise: Movement
11 - 1 pm
12:30 - 1:15pm
Chase
Building
“C” building
Thursday
Health Consultation
& Nutrition:
Good Eating
11-
1 pm
11 – 1 pm
Chase
Building
“C” building
Friday Health Consultation & Nutrition: Cooking& Healing Touch / Massage Women Swimming 2 – 4 pm 10:30 – 12:30 2 – 4 pm 4:30 – 6:30pm Rotating locations Brian Coyle Center Rotating locations U of M Aquatic Ctr
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Impact Assessment
Over 2,000 participants served since September 21, 2011To assess the effectiveness of Health Commons and obtain feedback from community
Hired an outside consultant- a Somali womanInterviewed random sample of 30 women How did you find out about Health Commons?Bilingual LiaisonsDarul
Quba MosqueFriends who participate in other Health Commons activities
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Reasons for Visiting
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What are some of the reasons you come to Health Commons?
MassageLearn about healthy habitsMonitor BPLearn about nutritionLearn about how to raise kids in US (parenting class)
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Health Improvements
How has the Health Commons improved your health?Feel better after starting exercise class
Learned how to prepare healthy meals I read nutrition labels before buying foodI feel more relaxed after massageI drink more waterI sleep betterI overall feel better
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New Programs Desired
New activities or programs you would like us to create? More activities relating to meal preparationMore massage chairs and therapists
A weight monitor service – gym – treadmillsStart sewing classes againSwimming closer to homeExpand programs to men
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Sustainability
Mentoring Bilingual Community LiaisonsCapacity building efforts for women
Monthly TrainingsTrain-the-trainer approachCo-facilitation opportunities
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Long Term Plan
Community to claim ownership of the Health Commons. This goal is slowly being accomplished
by:Continually involving residents, community liaisons, local leaders, students and participants in decision-making processes Developing initiatives focused on training community members to take leadership in this work.
Aniga/Adiga InitiativeGrowing Up Healthy in Cedar RiversideCognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Fartun’s story
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Discussion/Q& AThank you!
Contacts:
Sahra Noor: snoor1@fairview.org
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