Engaging communities for health: Implementation and outcomes from the Texas CEAL consortium
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Institute for Health Disparities, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, United States
Popul. Med. 2026;8(Supplement Supplement 1):A1014
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Texas CEAL Consortium was formed to combat misinformation and provide health education during the pandemic, and represents 29 projects across 16 counties. We address a broad range of health concerns, such as chronic diseases, nutrition, maternal health, and behavioral health.
METHODS:
Data were collected by the administrative core team from the projects. Areas of focus (chronic disease testing and management, nutrition, and addressing health misinformation), success stories, partnership adjustments, data collection (via surveys, focus groups, and interviews), reach metrics, dissemination, publication developments, and milestone updates were collected. Several methods of intervention were practiced, including training of CHWs, community education, and community consultation.
RESULTS:
Various populations were reached throughout the project, namely Vietnamese Americans, Hispanics/Latinxs, African Americans, South Asians, rural communities, under-resourced communities, individuals with behavioral health conditions, caregivers, and community health workers. Traditional media included radio, magazines, and flyers, while social media included Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (now known as X). Live and virtual events provided a central location for communities to acquire health resources in an efficient manner, as well as other methods of intervention, such as flyers (traditional) and educational outreach. Community members tend to rely on the information and education given by local leaders regarding health decisions for themselves and for their families. Representation is also important when it comes to making those decisions.
CONCLUSIONS:
Many lessons were learned, including how the impact of administrative obstacles can have on project activities and opportunities. Design and low health literacy are two factors in creating limitations in data. The impact local organizations and leaders can have on members when it comes to making informed health decisions is what has led the current Texas CEAL sites to make data-driven decisions. Community members know best, so accept the help of community leaders to see health outcomes change for the better.
Texas CEAL Consortium was formed to combat misinformation and provide health education during the pandemic, and represents 29 projects across 16 counties. We address a broad range of health concerns, such as chronic diseases, nutrition, maternal health, and behavioral health.
METHODS:
Data were collected by the administrative core team from the projects. Areas of focus (chronic disease testing and management, nutrition, and addressing health misinformation), success stories, partnership adjustments, data collection (via surveys, focus groups, and interviews), reach metrics, dissemination, publication developments, and milestone updates were collected. Several methods of intervention were practiced, including training of CHWs, community education, and community consultation.
RESULTS:
Various populations were reached throughout the project, namely Vietnamese Americans, Hispanics/Latinxs, African Americans, South Asians, rural communities, under-resourced communities, individuals with behavioral health conditions, caregivers, and community health workers. Traditional media included radio, magazines, and flyers, while social media included Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (now known as X). Live and virtual events provided a central location for communities to acquire health resources in an efficient manner, as well as other methods of intervention, such as flyers (traditional) and educational outreach. Community members tend to rely on the information and education given by local leaders regarding health decisions for themselves and for their families. Representation is also important when it comes to making those decisions.
CONCLUSIONS:
Many lessons were learned, including how the impact of administrative obstacles can have on project activities and opportunities. Design and low health literacy are two factors in creating limitations in data. The impact local organizations and leaders can have on members when it comes to making informed health decisions is what has led the current Texas CEAL sites to make data-driven decisions. Community members know best, so accept the help of community leaders to see health outcomes change for the better.
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