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The Clinic HELP Initiative: Promoting Health Education in Primary Care Clinics

College of Health and Social Services at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces

Theresa L. Byrd, DrPH, RN

University of Texas–Houston School of Public Health in El Paso

Michael P. Kelly, PhD, CHES

Paso del Norte Health Foundation in El Paso, TX

Jeffrey E. Brandon, PhD, CHES

College of Health and Social Services at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces

Paul Lang, EdD

Public Health Division District 3 in Las Cruces, NM

Funding from a local conversion foundation was used to develop an initiative to extend health education services to medically indigent residents along the U.S.-Mexican border. The initiative included the direct funding of 10 clinic sites, the development of a technical assistance team, and the establishment of a health education network. Strengths, weaknesses, and lessons learned are discussed. Recommendations for collaboration between private funding agencies, universities, and practice sites include: developing a support system for health educators, providing ongoing training, and helping health educators develop measurable goals and objectives.

Health Promotion Practice, Vol. 3, No. 4, 477-484 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/152483902236717


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