logging in or signing up MOD Panel - Marie James.ppt aSGuest4209 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 42 Category: Others/ Misc License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: November 27, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript LOVE THY NEIGHBORCity MatCH: Denver, COMarch of Dimes’ Panel : LOVE THY NEIGHBORCity MatCH: Denver, COMarch of Dimes’ Panel Marie James, Director Jeremiah Wellness Center Macedonia Baptist Church Byron L. Craig, Pastor/Teacher Norristown, PA A pilot project for the March of Dimes- CDC cooperative agreement "Reducing Disparities in Premature Birth" August 26, 2007 LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR The Norristown Community faces serious challenges: Access to care Disparities in health outcomes for most vulnerable population Implemented to address some of these issues Designed to reduce disparities by use of: Trusted relationships Networking with health agencies Increasing knowledge Supporting women (spiritually, emotionally and practically) through pregnancy LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Norristown: County seat of Montgomery County, PA Population: 31,282 (2000 Census Bureau) Montgomery County: 3rd largest county by population in the state of PA 44th wealthiest county in the US (based upon per capita income, 2000 Census data) (Norristown Alliance For Healthy Babies, Community Action Plan 6/07) LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR (Norristown Alliance For Healthy Babies, Community Action Plan 6/07) Slide 5: LOVE THY NEIGHBOR (Norristown Alliance For Healthy Babies, Community Action Plan 6/07) Slide 6: LOVE THY NEIGHBOR (Norristown Alliance For Healthy Babies, Community Action Plan 6/07) LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Project Objectives: #1: Mentoring Mommies Program #2: Health Education Classes #3 Youth Advisory Board LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR MENTORING MOMMIES’ Goals Provide Spanish language education to improve participation in early and consistent prenatal care Connect pregnant women to local resources, serve as interpreters and advocate when necessary Provide monthly mentoring calls to pregnant women to ensure compliance with care and provide emotional support LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Access to Services: 3 Ts Transportation assistance Translation Trust/Time LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Adopting Healthy Behaviors: 3 Ms Mentor calls Modeling Ministry LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Barriers to the 3 Ts & Ms are: Language Money Domestic violence Lack of trust Fear of government Cultural norms “New cultural rules” LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Results of the 3 Ts and 3 Ms approach: Social support networks developed Peer support/behavior modified Nutrition improved Appointment compliance Reading and seeking health information increased Spouse involvement increased Childbirth education classes participation Health education classes participation: Dental care, hypertension and diabetes LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR For additional information please contact: Marie Y. James, Director Jeremiah Wellness Center Macedonia Baptist Church 2633 Hillcrest Avenue Norristown, PA 19401 610-239-0192 or myj67@msn.com LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Thank you for the opportunity to share this information with you. You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
MOD Panel - Marie James.ppt aSGuest4209 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 42 Category: Others/ Misc License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: November 27, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript LOVE THY NEIGHBORCity MatCH: Denver, COMarch of Dimes’ Panel : LOVE THY NEIGHBORCity MatCH: Denver, COMarch of Dimes’ Panel Marie James, Director Jeremiah Wellness Center Macedonia Baptist Church Byron L. Craig, Pastor/Teacher Norristown, PA A pilot project for the March of Dimes- CDC cooperative agreement "Reducing Disparities in Premature Birth" August 26, 2007 LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR The Norristown Community faces serious challenges: Access to care Disparities in health outcomes for most vulnerable population Implemented to address some of these issues Designed to reduce disparities by use of: Trusted relationships Networking with health agencies Increasing knowledge Supporting women (spiritually, emotionally and practically) through pregnancy LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Norristown: County seat of Montgomery County, PA Population: 31,282 (2000 Census Bureau) Montgomery County: 3rd largest county by population in the state of PA 44th wealthiest county in the US (based upon per capita income, 2000 Census data) (Norristown Alliance For Healthy Babies, Community Action Plan 6/07) LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR (Norristown Alliance For Healthy Babies, Community Action Plan 6/07) Slide 5: LOVE THY NEIGHBOR (Norristown Alliance For Healthy Babies, Community Action Plan 6/07) Slide 6: LOVE THY NEIGHBOR (Norristown Alliance For Healthy Babies, Community Action Plan 6/07) LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Project Objectives: #1: Mentoring Mommies Program #2: Health Education Classes #3 Youth Advisory Board LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR MENTORING MOMMIES’ Goals Provide Spanish language education to improve participation in early and consistent prenatal care Connect pregnant women to local resources, serve as interpreters and advocate when necessary Provide monthly mentoring calls to pregnant women to ensure compliance with care and provide emotional support LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Access to Services: 3 Ts Transportation assistance Translation Trust/Time LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Adopting Healthy Behaviors: 3 Ms Mentor calls Modeling Ministry LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Barriers to the 3 Ts & Ms are: Language Money Domestic violence Lack of trust Fear of government Cultural norms “New cultural rules” LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Results of the 3 Ts and 3 Ms approach: Social support networks developed Peer support/behavior modified Nutrition improved Appointment compliance Reading and seeking health information increased Spouse involvement increased Childbirth education classes participation Health education classes participation: Dental care, hypertension and diabetes LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR For additional information please contact: Marie Y. James, Director Jeremiah Wellness Center Macedonia Baptist Church 2633 Hillcrest Avenue Norristown, PA 19401 610-239-0192 or myj67@msn.com LOVE THY NEIGHBOR : LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Thank you for the opportunity to share this information with you.