Introduction Miami, Florida, is a diverse metropolitan community with a rich blend of cultures, ethnicities, and age groups. This diversity shapes the health profile of the community and influences patterns of illness and health outcomes. Identifying the community’s health needs is essential for targeting interventions, improving quality of care, and allocating resources effectively. This report … Read more
Introduction Improving health outcomes for diverse populations requires that healthcare organizations adopt culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies. The National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) provide a framework for organizations to deliver equitable, patient-centered care (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [HHS], 2013). This essay summarizes an interview with a healthcare administrator … Read more
Introduction Developing an effective community health intervention plan is essential for improving the quality of care and health outcomes for populations, particularly diverse or vulnerable groups. A well-structured plan provides stakeholders and leadership with a clear framework for action while allowing flexibility to respond to challenges during implementation. Community health interventions aim to prevent disease, … Read more