Catholic Charities USA and CHA are working on a joint project on a cultural diversity neighborhood health initiatives for elderly at risk for institutionalization. CHA is involved in and tracks many Healthcare Forum projects including participation in the simulation model for healthier communities. The Institute of Medicine 's project for using performance monitoring to improve community health. CHA staff is working with the staff of this project. CHA is a partner with VHA and AHA's Health Research and Educational Trust in this demonstration of 25 community partnerships carrying out the vision of community care networks.
Kit presents a method for measuring progress toward a shared vision of healthier communities.
Modules include getting started, catalyzing the community, implementing the vision, and sustaining the effort. Jane Stenson With CHA, Catholic Charities developed a proposal for delivering neighborhood volunteer services to elderly persons at risk of losing their independence to live at home. The Koop Foundation has a national awards program for recognizing outstanding health promotion and disease prevention programs. It is also developing a core data set for collecting information on community health status. In cooperation with the U.S. Public Health Service, the National Civic League developed a model for a collaborative community-based approach for addressing health and quality of life issues.