Texas

Purpose:
To organize a state and community based partnership that would adopt and advance a vision of 100% Access and Zero Health Disparities in the state of Texas.


Tom Green County/San Angelo, TX

In many communities the local press plays an important role in communicating to the public the opportunity that our work provides for bringing to the surface key issues, resources, opportunities, challenges and local advice around problem solving and health status improvement. A series of twenty-four articles from the Standard-Times in San Angelo, Texas (click below on the name to read) is an excellent example of how the press not only reported on the events, but was an effective ally in getting the word and facilitating the dialogue we desired with consumers, providers, and community leaders. We thought you might find the series of interest. As other articles become available, we will add to the list:
 
  Standard-Times, San Angelo, Texas

Who is involved:

  • San Angelo Health Foundation
  • Texas Association of Community Health Centers
  • Texas Institute for Health Policy Analysis
  • La Esperanza Clinic
  • Shannon Health Systems
  • San Angelo Community Medical Center
  • West Texas Medical Associates
  • Shannon Clinic
  • City/County Health Department and Government
  • County Medical Society
  • San Angelo Independent School District
What was done by Charles Wiltraut:
  • I conducted a strategic planning meeting with the Texas Association of Community Health Centers. The Executive Director, Deputy Director and Community Development Staff planned with me the strategy for disseminating the vision of 100% Access and Zero Disparities in the state.
  • I worked with TACHC and The San Angelo Task Force on Healthcare for the Medically Underserved to organize a series of community discussion groups.
  • Secondary data were analyzed and compiled for the Task Force as part of our work in the community.
  • I have provided follow up facilitation and strategic planning to the Task Force around the development of an integrated financing and service delivery system for uninsured/underserved persons.
Outcomes:
  • Community discussion groups drew over 500 people.
  • Broad community education on the issues and challenges of the uninsured in the community and in Texas.
  • Report on the process circulated to over 38,000 households through the San Angelo Standard Times.
  • Task Force developing the necessary components for a system of care for the underserved.
  • Task Force secures involvement from State Representative Robert Junell.
  • Application to new HRSA Community Access Program.
Contact Information:

    Teri Scott Rogers
    Executive Director
    La Esperanza
    1610 S. Chadbourne
    San Angelo, TX 76903
    Tel: 915-658-4888
    Fax: 915-659-8534

Brownsville/Cameron County
Purpose:
To provide the NHSC with data describing the impact of the program on individuals and communities, through an assessment approach that combined qualitative and quantitative data collection.
Who is involved:
  • Brownsville Community Health Center
  • Texas Association of Community Health Centers
  • National Health Service Corps
What was done by Charles Wiltraut:
Outcomes:
  • Report provided to Brownsville Community Health Center.
  • Brownsville Community Health Center featured as part of NHSC 25th Anniversary Conference and re-authorization effort.
Contact Information:

    Paula Gomez
    Brownsville Community Health Center
    2137 East 22nd Street
    Brownsville, TX 78521
    Tel: 956-548-7400
    Fax: 956-546-2056

Plainview/Hale County
Purpose:

To demonstrate myCommunity and Population Health Status Assessment tools and techniques to Field Office staff of the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Who is involved:
  • South Plains Health Provider Organization (SPHPO)
  • Texas Association of Community Health Centers
  • Health Resources and Services Administration
What was done by Charles Wiltraut:
Outcomes:
  • Report provided to South Plains Health Provider Organization.
  • New director introduced to the community via the discussion group process.
  • Opportunity to stem loss of Maternal and Child Health dollars from the state health department identified.
  • Educational materials and information provided to SPHPO from Texas Department of Health.
  • SPHPO pursued development of an integrated network with two other community health centers.
Contact Information:
    Steve DeWoody
    Executive Director
    South Plains Health Provider Organization
    2801 West 8th Street
    Plainview, TX 79072
    Tel: 800-766-8599
    Fax: 806-293-7354

Plainview/Hale County
Purpose:

To demonstrate my Community and Population Health Status Assessment tools and techniques to Field Office staff of the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Who is involved:
  • South Plains Health Provider Organization (SPHPO)
  • Texas Association of Community Health Centers
  • Health Resources and Services Administration
What was done by Charles Wiltraut:
Outcomes:
  • Report provided to South Plains Health Provider Organization.
  • New director introduced to the community via the discussion group process.
  • Opportunity to stem loss of Maternal and Child Health dollars from the state health department identified.
  • Educational materials and information provided to SPHPO from Texas Department of Health.
  • SPHPO pursued development of an integrated network with two other community health centers.
Contact Information:

    Steve DeWoody
    Executive Director
    South Plains Health Provider Organization
    2801 West 8th Street
    Plainview, TX 79072
    Tel: 800-766-8599
    Fax: 806-293-7354


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