Health priorities
The Community of Wellness is organized into 8 task forces that directly correspond to our 8 health priorities in the Humboldt Park community
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The goal of the Task Force is to promote active lifestyles for adults and youth to combat obesity and related health problems, including diabetes and heart disease.
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The Task Force seeks real solutions to reduce the impact of asthma in Humboldt Park, by working with the community to develop resources for area schools and organizations.
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The Task Force educates and raises community awareness about behavioral health issues in Humboldt Park and seeks to connect residents with appropriate service providers.
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The Task Force increases awareness of the magnitude of the high number of diabetics in Humboldt Park and seeks to improve primary prevention, medical care and quality of life for diabetics.
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The Health Career Task Force works to provide opportunities for area students to pursue careers in the health field.
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The HIV/AIDS Task Force works to create collaborations between service providers in the Humboldt Park area to improve the community's access to quality and comprehensive care.
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We have implemented an Community Oral Health Assessment in Humboldt Park, surveying over 500 residents about their dental health. Finding from this assessment will help guide next steps in improving access to dental health services in Humboldt Park.
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We have begun working with a Local School Council and area parents to develop a Wellness Council with the goal of implementing the CDC School Health Index to identify health priorities and gaps in services.
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Reports and articles related to our health priorities in Humboldt Park
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