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

• Published in: Family & 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
• Language: English
• 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
• DOI: 10.1097/FCH.0b013e3181e4bc8e

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.