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Community engagement is critical to the success of interventions like PMC, to promote target behaviors, foster community ownership, and enable feedback between caregivers, community members, providers, and decision-makers at all levels of the health system. At the beginning of the project, human-centered design techniques were used to elevate the voices and experiences of key community stakeholders in each partner country.   More than one year into PMC implementation through Plus Project, uptake is high and effective strategies are in place to reach children lost to follow-up because of early community buy-in. To learn more, read about our approach to community engagement here: https://lnkd.in/dUYCRpHb

May is #OlderAmericansMonth! The 2024 theme, #PoweredByConnection, recognizes the profound impact of meaningful relationships and social connections on our health and well-being. Learn more at acl.gov/oam. Administration for Community Living

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How can community assemblies transform decision-making? We shared a #BlogPost last week exploring how this innovative public engagement process allows community members to be involved in decisions and policies that affect them, resulting in better informed residents who come together to co-create solutions. The article expands on the following reasons community assemblies could be a part of organizational, governmental and municipal decision-making: 1. Recommendations put forward by assemblies reflect a fuller diversity of experiences 2. Community assemblies are deliberative and informative 3. Community assemblies bring people together and strengthen existing bonds 4. Community assemblies rebuild trust and make room for accountability from all parties Read the full post: https://lnkd.in/gT4ju8DA

There are a lot of terms and acronyms thrown around in the #SupportCoordination space, and sometimes even we can't keep up! 😅 To help families and professionals stay on top of the latest terms, we're going to share (and define) some common phrases we get asked about. We hope it helps! Up next: Community Care Program (CCP) A program that provides the needed supports and services for adult individuals 21 and older who reside in a variety of living arrangements, such as with family, in a licensed residential setting, or in an unlicensed setting. Questions about something specific? Let us know and we'll add it to our list to define! See our full glossary here 🔎 https://bit.ly/499mZj8

What better way to improve community health than by partnering with people who live in the communities we serve. Learn about the role of community health workers. https://ow.ly/H8wc30sF67n

📢 Calling all therapists! Want to establish yourself as an authority in your field? 💪 Our latest blog shares 20 tried-and-true ways to build authority through community outreach. Don't miss out on these valuable tips! 💡 #TherapistTips #CommunityOutreach #BuildingAuthority 💻 Follow the link

📢 Calling all therapists! Want to establish yourself as an authority in your field? 💪 Our latest blog shares 20 tried-and-true ways to build authority through community outreach. Don't miss out on these valuable tips! 💡 #TherapistTips #CommunityOutreach #BuildingAuthority 💻 Follow the link

There's still time to register for our webinar tomorrow! Learn how we are investing in community health, including what projects are appropriate and how to apply. https://ow.ly/Zvm650RHnb7