CHIP Strategy Bank

Strategy:

- Prioritization or targeting of resources, programming and funding for disproportionately impacted populations
- Implementation of culturally relevant care, communications and/or programming
- Hiring staff or providers that reflect the background/s (e.g. cultural) of populations being served

- Consulting or involving community members in decision-making about programming, resources and other services
Health Department, Agency, or Organization: Lantern Community Services
Size of Jurisdiction: >1,000,000 (Urban)

Description: As has been noted, Lantern Community Services is transitioning to peer-delivered health programming, guided by community input through focus groups, key informant interviews and surveys. Peer Advisory Boards serve to identify effective intervention methods so that they are culturally relevant, and provided by representative peers recognized by their communities.

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