Tools

There are many resources helping to advance understanding of health disparities and improve the health of underserved communities in Los Angeles County.

Our goal is to connect more organizations to facilitate community and academic partnerships in research and to train new investigators in health disparities research and assist community partners to implement effective programs to reduce disparities.

Active Living Network Storybank

Searchable database of projects, programs and initiatives throughout the US promoting health changes through changes in the built environment.

Experiences of Discrimination (EOD)

Recently validated tool for health research on racism. Tool and Instructions for its use can be accessed for free after registering at the following website:

Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce Website

Health Data Tools and Statistics Section

Methods for Measuring Cancer Disparities: 2005 NCI Monograph on Measuring Heath Disparities.

Methods for Measuring Cancer Disparities: Using Data Relevant to Healthy People 2010 Cancer-Related Objectives objectives.

Cultural Competance Training Video

Free Of Cost Download Information

ENACT: Environmental Nutrition and Activity Community Strategies Tool

Free Of Cost
http://www.eatbettermovemore.org

Healthy Food, Healthy Communities Policy Link Report

Provides strategies for overcoming obstacles to healthy food retailing in low-income communities

Measuring Health Disparities

Interactive CD-ROM offered by The University of MichiganPractical guide to applying concepts and methods in measuring and addressing health disparities
Free of Cost

Nutrition Pamphlets for Parents

Available in Korean, Vietnamese and English

Stroke Awareness Video For Hispanics

Free Of Cost Download Information

THRIVE: Community Tool for Health and Resilience in Vulnerable Environments

Available, free of cost, on line at http://www.preventioninstitute.org/thrive.html

Parent - Teacher Training

Presentation - Powerpoint (courtesy of Kaiser Permanente and Childhood Obesity Brain Trust (COBT) Collaborative)

Making Public Programs Work for Communities of Color

An Action Kit, produced by Families USA for Community Leaders, emphasizing the importance of public programs in reducing racial and ethnic health disparities. Provides information, tools, and resources for engaging in health advocacy and improving communities' health and well-being.

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