Examples of Child PH Initiatives
(Manos et al 2001)
• Aim: assess & improve insurance status and access to
health care for Latino children
• Problem: high risk for being medically uninsured
• Methods:
• broad community partners (even ACS): researchers,
PH, schools, clinics, families, CCA; interviewers:
Spanish speaking women from the community trained
• Results:
• 93% participation; barriers; education re: 2nd program
• new program developed for enrollment at CCA; new
dissemination efforts