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Raising the Bar toHealthy Lifestylesand Choices.What is theHBCU Wellness Project?Abbreviated from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), theHBCU Wellness Project is an intervention designed to utilize the human andsocial capital at Tennessee HBCU to promote health and modify risks for chronicdiseases among individuals living in the surrounding communities. The primarygoal of the HBCU Wellness Project is to leverage educational and serviceoriented resources at HBCUs to positively impact the health and well being ofTennessee residents.Project Objectives: Conduct needs assessments for local communities and campuses. Enhance the capacity of faculty to integrate service learning into the curricula. Recruit, train and guide student health ambassadors to develop health andwellness projects to promote readiness for change. Assess short and long term outcomes of service learning activities incommunities of color. Develop and maintain a pipeline of students of color interested in enteringhealth professions workforce.The 2015-2016 participating HBCUs include:Fisk University, Lane College, and LeMoyne-Owen College.HBCU WELLNESS PROJEC T 1
Healthy choices start with our youth!Student Health AmbassadorsStudent ResearchService LearningStudent health ambassadors (SHAs) are full time studentswho attend one of the participating Historically BlackColleges or Universities associated with the HBCUWellness Project. SHAs are exposed to service learningthat will enable them to work with local health and socialservice agencies in addition to servingas community representatives. In thisrole, SHAs will positively impact thehealth and well being of underservedcommunity residents in culturallysensitive an culturally relevant ways.The SHAs take pride in being able to touch the communitythrough their work on disparities plaguing our minoritycommunities. As health promotion and disease preventionadvocates, they disseminate health information on topicsassociated with health priority areas for communitiesof color, using evidence based methods shown to beeffective in targeted communities. As part of their research,the SHAs participate in community and campus eventsto further increase their knowledge of a particular healthdisparity. With access to the community, SHAs areable to disseminate information on localresources that will provide guidanceto the community participants. Thelocal resources are usually nonprofitorganizations that focus on particulardisparities that affect minoritycommunities. These organizations areidentified as community partners.Service Learning is a system of structured learning opportunitiesand experiences in local communities that expose students to thereal-life problems and concerns of stakeholders. Students becomecivically engaged through active participation, collaboration,problem-solving and providing community service. In thisregard, students are given an opportunity to connect what theyhave learned in the classroom with their actual communitiesexperiences and facilitate that connection through journalingand reflection. It differs from traditional learning because it:SHA Key Roles: SHA are health promotion anddisease prevention advocates SHA are change agentswho work with communitypartners and residents SHA are trained to investigatekey community health issuesthrough extensive study.“The HBCU Wellness Projectnot only taught me abouthealth disparities, but I wasalso able to meet studentsfrom other colleges andincorporate ideas for ourcommunity projects.” Nayriah JohnsonStudent Health AmbassadorLane CollegeThe community partners help the SHAidentify underlying causes of healthinequalities in communities of color.With partnership, the communitypartner is able to gain an independentperspective on their resources whilegiving the SHA insight on their research.Together, the goal is to increase healthprotective behaviors in communities;empower residents through education,information and skills; and build activitiesthat will lead to long-term solutions for socialand/or environmental factors that contribute todisease development, disability and early death. Strives to achieve a balance betweenservice and learning objectives Places emphasize on addressing community concerns Involves community partners Emphasizes reciprocal communication and laerning Emphasizes reflection Development of civic engagement and responsibilityCommunity BasedParticipatory Research (CBPR)The SHAs are trained to incorporate community based participatoryresearch into their studies. According to the Community HealthScholars Program, CBPR is a “collaborative approach to researchthat equitably involves all partners in the research process andrecognizes the unique strengths that each brings. CBPR begins witha research topic of importance to the community and has the aimof combining knowledge with action and achieving social change.”“I became a SHA because I want to be able to caterto my community and other communities that looklike mine; and the research and resources I’ve gainedthrough this program will help me do that.” Ciera GrayStudent Health AmbassadorLeMoyne-Owen College2 HBCU WELLNESS PROJEC THBCU WELLNESS PROJEC T 3
“I currently serve as the ProjectThe ImpactWhere are they now?“I am currently a Doctor ofErin MaloneFormer Student Health AmbassadorTennessee State UniversityClass of 2015Dental Surgery and Doctor of Philosophystudent in the Oral and CraniofacialSciences Department at the Universityof California-San Francisco. The HBCUWellness Project allowed me to exploremy initial interest in health care. As asophomore, the project put me in a healthcare environment where I was able toget hands on experience and learn howhealth disparities affect America. I feelthe HBCU Wellness Project benefited meby guiding me through an IRB approvedproject during my undergrad years. Goingthrough the process on how to create aneducational intervention and executing thewellness project gave me early exposureto health care and qualitative research.I was able to use my experiences as abenefit to my applications and researchexperience. These influences evenencouraged me to pursue translationalresearch for my doctoral degree.I ultimately want to practice, conductresearch and teach at a dental school. Iwould love to practice and do research4 HBCU WELLNESS PROJEC TJacquelyn FavoursFormer Student Health AmbassadorFisk UniversityClass of 2013in Tennessee, but dental schools inTennessee are limited, and they tendto focus more on primary care, thanresearch. Hopefully, if a job opportunityarises in Tennessee, I would considerit; otherwise I have to go where the jobopportunities present themselves.Either way, I hope the HBCU WellnessProject continues because I feel anyperson interested in health care shouldbe encouraged to create a project. Theproject elicits community service, workrelated experience, and usually is a healthdisparity a person is passionate in. I feelbeing a great educator is the foundationto being a great medical provider. Also,all researchers should be familiar with theinternational review board process, as itis very similar to writing clinical researchprotocols and grant proposals. Most ofall, the HBCU Wellness Project cultivatesminorities to be change agents in healthdisparities influencing their communities.There is a disparity in health providersacross America, and the Wellness Projecthelps to close that gap every year.”Director for the research componentof the Nashville Children Eating Well(CHEW) for Health Project in the Centerfor Prevention Research at TennesseeState University. The HBCU WellnessProject was a major turning point inmy undergraduate career because itestablished a foundation for my future.The training provided me with knowledgein ethics, community-based participatoryresearch (CBPR), Institutional ReviewBoard (IRB) procedures, health disparities,policy, health communications andhealth promotion. As well, my time as aStudent Health Ambassador within theprogram allowed me to give back to myHBCU and the local community throughinitiatives that targeted health disparitiesin minority populations, such as infantmortality. The HBCU Wellness Projecttaught me that there is more to healththan just treatment and medicine. Duringthe program, I developed an interestin prevention and went on to obtain adegree in public health. I believe theexperience gave me a unique edge that“I am currently a second yearPreston L. Harris Jr.Former Student Health AmbassadorFisk University/University ofTennessee at KnoxvilleClass of 2014dental student at Meharry MedicalCollege’s School of Dentistry in Nashville,TN. My experience with the HBCUWellness Project greatly exposed me tothe field of research, networking andthe realm of public health. My focusduring the HBCU Wellness Projectstemmed from my high school experienceworking with Girls Incorporated ona project entitled I.M.P.A.C.T. (infantmortality public awareness campaignfor Tennessee). As I participated in theprogram at Fisk University, my focusinvolved the male perspective, morespecifically the ways in which malescan affect the outcomes associated withinfant mortality. This project affordedme the opportunity to collaborate withother public health professionals andfind other plausible answers to reducinginfant mortality related to my projectfocus. The impact of the HBCU WellnessProject provided me training in publicspeaking, organization, experience inoutreach initiatives, exposure to publichealth organizations and professionals,allowed me to excel academically andprofessionally. Today, I am equipped tohelp create healthier lifestyles in a societywhere prevention is now the primaryfocus in global health initiatives. I alsoplan to become more qualified as apublic health practitioner by pursuing aDoctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree.The HBCU Wellness Project offers avariety of options to students in variousmajors. Oftentimes, when students areinterested in health they are directedto the medical profession in hopes ofbecoming a physician or dentist. Yet, theprogram allowed me to explore healthin a way that I had not before, while alsogaining practical experience. The HBCUWellness Project provided knowledge,skills, and experience that are typicallyunprecedented on HBCU campuses inTennessee. Ultimately, I hope to see thisprogram in existence and fully-fundedfor years to come so, other studentsaspiring to work in the health field willgain an opportunity that can help carvethe path for their future career.”confidence in decision making, andthe opportunity to gain access to healthrelated topics presented by other scholarsoutside of my home university.Often times, being at a small institution,particularly a small private institution likeFisk, it is really difficult to understandhow much impact you have or ratherwhat tools they have provided you toshowcase to the entire world. Havingprograms like the HBCU WellnessProjects gives the institution and itsstudents exposure to other top prestigiousuniversities and allows students tobelieve that they are recognized andimpactful. The Wellness Project shouldcontinue, in my opinion, because notonly do I plan to complete dental school,but I am also planning to apply for thehealth policy program here at MeharryMedical College. I have not gathered myfocus yet, but I can assure you that myconfidence in providing care throughpublic health is just as important as theservice I plan to provide for underservedcommunities lacking dental care.”HBCU WELLNESS PROJEC T 5
The ImpactWhere are they now?“I received my bachelor of science“I’m currently a first year doctoralCarla GibbsFormer Student Health AmbassadorTennessee State UniversityClass of 2015student at Meharry Medical College in theSchool of Graduate Studies and ResearchDepartment of Biochemistry and CancerBiology, and I truly can’t say enoughabout the HBCU Wellness Project. It isan experience that molded me personallyand influenced my professional goals.From designing a community basedparticipatory project to networking andengaging with other SHAs, the HBCUWellness Project was a great opportunityfor personal development. I becamea participant in my early years at TSU.I was relatively naive and just startingto learn in-depth about the field ofpublic health. Being that most issues inpublic health require a interdisciplinaryapproach, I appreciated the opportunityand accessibility to learn from many localleaders and experts, who came speakto the groups on different ways to tacklehealth disparities. Observing, first hand,the different roles of politicians, dentists,medical doctors, lawyers, researchers,and social workers all working together“I am a RN Versant Resident in theEmergency Department at North FultonHospital in Roswell, Georgia. The HBCUWellness Project introduced me to thefield of Public Health and aroused afeeling of fulfillment from educating thecommunity on my research projects.Cleydy AvilaFormer Student AmbassdorKnoxville CollegeClass of 20096 HBCU WELLNESS PROJEC TI can honestly say that the HBCUWellness Project played a major role inmy decision to pursue a career in nursing.While attending spring symposiums, Iwas intrigued to learn about the differenthealth disparities. After I graduatedKnoxville College my original intent wasto pursue a Master’s in Public Healthand then get a job at the CDC, WHOin our community made me realizethat it was also possible for me to bejust as dynamic and industrious whentackling issues in health disparity.The HBCU Wellness Project gave metools for research and engaging thecommunity that I still use today. Itsamazing how years later, I can still recallthe basic strategies of developing an IRBprotocol (e.g. gathering research, creatingsurveys, and listing reputable sources)that I learned in the Summer Institute.The HBCU Wellness Project providesinvaluable resources to students who areinterested in gaining exposure to the realmof public health and health disparities. TheHBCU Wellness Project is a major factorin training the next generation of studentleaders who are driven to progress thehealth of our communities and our nation.I believe the way in which the HBCUWellness Project reaches out to students,like myself, who desire to be agents ofchange, is one small but critical aspect toserving our underserved communities.”or NIH. I went as far as interviewingwith the director of Public Health at theUniversity of Tennessee. My cousin’swife, who worked at NIH, informedme that she was the only person in herdepartment without a medical degreeand suggested that I obtain a nursingdegree, then get back into PublicHealth. That is exactly what I did.JoEllen Jarrett JamisonStudent Health AmbassadorLane CollegeClass of 2009degree in Biology from Lane Collegeand upon completion of my doctor ofpharmacy degree, I accepted a full-timeposition with Walgreens as a Pharmacist.My experiences with the HBCU WellnessProject influenced my decision to seeka career in which I can make a positiveimpact. A career where I can serve as ahealthcare advocate that seeks to improvehealth outcomes and potentially reducehealth disparities. My experience withthe HBCU Wellness Project enhancedmy resume and enhanced my pharmacyschool application as I was able todocument the experiences I encounteredwhile being a student health ambassador.My experiences with the program andmy desire to reduce health disparitiesprovided me with the necessary skillsto confidentially complete a researchprogram that resulted in the developmentof two manuscripts that sought todetermine if health disparities exist amongMedicare part D beneficiaries. On a dailybasis I utilize the communications skillsthat I developed while in the program, aspharmacists are one of the most accessiblehealth professionals to the public.During my two years as a student healthambassador I had the opportunity tocreate and implement a project thatsought to reduce health disparities andpotentially improve health outcomesamong those that may experience barriersthat may prevent them from receivingadequate healthcare services due tosocioeconomic status, racial, and ethnicdifferences. During the developmentaland implementation stage of my project,I had the chance to collaborate andform relationships with several nationalorganizations. For example, my projectwas based on reducing infant mortality.As a result I was able to collaboratewith the Office of Minority Health,Tonya Lewis Lee and their ‘HealthyBaby Begins With You’ campaign. Notonly did the HBCU Wellness Projectallow me to form relationships withnational organizations, it enhanced mywriting and verbal communication skillsas we had to prepare and present ourabstracts to several different audiences.Not only was the HBCU WellnessProject beneficial to the community,it provided me with opportunity todevelop skills that will last a lifetime.I would love to see the HBCU WellnessProject continue, because it served as astepping stone into my career. It providedme with numerous opportunities totravel and to meet others that seek tomake a positive impact in our society.It enhanced my resume, improvedmy communication skills and allowedme to make a difference in someone’slife. If the HBCU Wellness Projectcontinues, it can potentially provideothers with the opportunity to enhanceskills that are needed to serve in varioushealthcare positions, just as it did forme. Healthcare is constantly evolving tomeet the needs of our society; as a result,we need strong passionate healthcareprofessionals. The HBCU Wellness Projectcan prepare undergraduate studentswith an invaluable opportunity!”I want to see the HBCU WellnessProject continue because it promotesawareness of the inequalities that minoritycommunities face. It creates advocates ofhealth and most importantly, it influencesstudent health ambassadors to be in themedical profession. I am living proof.”HBCU WELLNESS PROJEC T 7
The ImpactReaching the CommunityWhere are they now?“I graduated from LeMoyneAshley DortchFormer Student Health AmbassadorLeMoyne-Owne CollegeClass of 2014Owen college with a Bachelors ofArts degree in Social Work, andI amcurrently enrolled in Master of SocialWork program at Jackson State Universityin Jackson, MS. The HBCU WellnessProject has inspired me to become achange agent in the African Americancommunity. As a health ambassador, Idiscovered a passion for educating youngwomen on infant mortality. My longterm goal is to decrease the high ratesof infant mortality and teen pregnancythrough psycho-educational groups. Iplan to facilitate groups composed ofteenage girls who will be educated onprevention methods of infant mortalityand provided with educational resources.As a member of the HBCU WellnessProject, I was expected to completea proposal and go through the IRB(Institutional Review Board) process. Thishas been beneficial to me in my currentgraduate studies. As an assignment inmy Research Methods, I was required tosubmit a IRB application, proposal, and anintervention strategy. While some studentsin my cohort found this challenging, I wasable to refer to the training I have receivedas a student health ambassador. My mostmemorable moments of being apart ofthe HBCU Wellness Project was attendingspring symposiums. During the springsymposiums I was given the opportunityto meet other students who were alsodoing research on health disparities. Thiswas a great way for myself and otherundergraduate students to network andshare unique and effective interventionmethods. This project sheds light on thehealth disparities that minorities face inimpoverished communities. The HBCUWellness Project should continue becauseit has allowed students to become theliaison between the community anddoctors. This is beneficial because it iswell known that there is a disconnectbetween patients and doctors. StudentHealth Ambassadors can be used as atool to bridge the gap and help physicianseducate community members on illnessesand diseases. Student pa
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