Transitioning from CHIP to CHIRP: blending community health development with community-based participatory research

In 2006, a community health development model was used to engage citizens in Jefferson County, Oregon, around local health concerns. Childhood obesity emerged as a priority health issue. In 2007, a research component was introduced by Oregon Health & Science University to help the community garn...

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Published inFamily & community health Vol. 33; no. 3; p. 228
Main Authors McGinnis, Paul B, Hunsberger, Monica, Davis, Melinda, Smith, Jamie, Beamer, Beth Ann, Hastings, Danna Drum
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2010
Subjects
Child
Community Health Services
Community-Based Participatory Research
Cooperative Behavior
Delivery of Health Care, Integrated - methods
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Obesity - prevention & control
Oregon
Organizational Case Studies
Organizational Innovation
Student Health Services
Oregon
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Summary:In 2006, a community health development model was used to engage citizens in Jefferson County, Oregon, around local health concerns. Childhood obesity emerged as a priority health issue. In 2007, a research component was introduced by Oregon Health & Science University to help the community garner resources and inform the field. This case study describes the collaboration between the Mountain View Community Health Improvement Partnership and Oregon Health & Science University to increase the number of county children at a healthy weight. Research and projects occurred simultaneously since community members are motivated by action, and research is a slower process.
ISSN:1550-5057
DOI:10.1097/FCH.0b013e3181e4bc8e