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Plumas Latino Healthcare Access ProjectBuilding capacity to improve health and healthcare access: Proyecto Salud ("health project") is a local, collaborative project focused on understanding and improving health, health care services, and access for Plumas County’s growing Latino community. In January 2007, we completed a participatory assessment with Latino community members to assess their own health concerns, health care access needs, and resources in the community. We use a process called participatory research to build the capacity of the community to participate in discussions that affect their wellbeing, and to engage in projects that support health in their community. At the same time, we work with health and human service providers to identify and put into practice ways to better meet the health and wellness needs of Latino community members. Phase II: Improving Language Access in Healthcare In October 2007, with support from The California Endowment, the Sierra Institute launched Phase II of Proyecto Salud. The project works in partnership with local organizations and community members to improve language access and cultural competency in health and wellness services for Plumas County’s Latino community. Proyecto Salud’s participatory assessment documented that next to lack of insurance and affordable healthcare, language access (interpretation and translation) rose to the top of healthcare access needs. We are excited to build collaborative responses to this need. Findings: To learn more about Phase II and to see key findings from the assessment, download our December 2007 newsletter: English: December 2007 (PDF Format) Español: ¡Viene pronto! Process: To learn more about the community process and outcomes of this innovative project, read our 2006 newsletter: English: December 2006 (PDF Format) Español: Diciembre 2006 (PDF Formato)
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