Community Health Project was identified by Elite Health Team as an action, that when combined with other actions, has a reasonable chance of making a difference in management of chronic diseases. This is a new program in our community and is not an evidence-based strategy.

The clients for the Community Health Project are individuals who are struggling with managing their chronic diseases. Unfortunately, management of chronic diseases can become expensive over time. Therefore, this program will help eliminate some of the cost by providing blood pressure machines, glucose monitors, incentive spirometers, and pulse oximetry monitors to clients within our clinic. The Community Health Project aims to make a difference at the individual level and improve health disparities when it comes to socioeconomic status. Implementation will take place at Clay County Health Department.

The partners for this health and fitness program include:

The Community Health Project is still providing the community with blood glucose monitors and pulse oximeters. Clay County Health Department is currently writing a grant to purchase more blood pressure cuffs to continue to provide our clients with the resources they need to become healthier.