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Training lay volunteers to promote health in central-city African American churches. J Christ Nurs 2013;30(2):112-6

Date

04/24/2013

Pubmed ID

23607160

DOI

10.1097/cnj.0b013e318283ba3a

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-84880166499 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   4 Citations

Abstract

In a nation plagued by skyrocketing healthcare costs, is there an affordable way to address health needs of older African Americans in medically underserved areas? The Milwaukee, Wisconsin's Elder Community Health Upholder (ECHU) project indicates yes, we can. The key: A partnership that guides committed volunteers focused on establishing and sustaining health initiatives in faith-based settings.

Author List

Ellis JL, Morzinski JA

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Christianity
Community Networks
Health Promotion
Humans
Program Development
Program Evaluation
United States
Urban Population
Volunteers