Community Engagement Core

EVENTS CEC TEAM

OVERVIEW

OPPORTUNITY | TARGET POPULATION | STRATEGY

THE WHO

The Greater Houston Community (GHC) consists of 9 counties and one of the most ethnically diverse metropolitan regions in the U.S.

 

THE PROBLEM

Underrepresented ethnic minorities (URMs) are more likely than other groups to struggle with diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), cancer, obesity, dyslipidemia (high cholesterol), and more recently COVID-19 leading to more complications and even death. Clinical trials are important opportunities to advance treatment options for diseases that disproportionately impact ethnic minorities. Barriers to clinical trial s participation include:

  • Mistrust
  • Little/no access to information about clinical trials/research
  • Health insurance status (uninsured/underinsured)
  • Legal status,
  • Language/cultural barriers

Without clinical trial involvement, treatment decisions will remain a healthcare challenge. Increased participation and diverse representation are is key to closing the health disparity gap s.

 

 

THE SOLUTION

To effectively address the problem, the Community Engagement Core (CEC) of Texas Southern University's Center for Biomedical and Minority Health Research (CBMHR) partners with faith and community-based organizations (FBO/CBO), Texas Medical Center healthcare institutions, and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to strengthen our collective capacity to provide the GHC with QUALITY INFORMATION, INCREASED HEALTH AND CLINICAL TRIAL ACCESS, and  COMMUNITY RESOURCES that can improve one’s overall quality of life

 

OVERALL GOAL

RAISE GREATER AWARENESS OF DISPARATE HEALTH CONDITIONS & NEEDS
INCREASE ETHNIC MINORITY CLINICAL TRIAL PARTICIPATION
BE A REPUTABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCE OF CHOICE

OUR PLAN

LISTEN

Host a series of targeted focus groups on health-related treatment, prevention, and/or social support options

Provide community members with surveys to share their thoughts, opinions, and preferences

Create feedback opportunities for FBOs/CBOs and FQHCs to share their efforts and partner networks

ENGAGE

Establish

Conduct quality education seminars about top health-related concerns led by experts and health educators

Implement the Annual Clinical Research Engagement Conference (CREC)

Develop and deliver culturally appropriate continuing education training opportunities for community members and professionals

SUPPORT

Maintain consistent visibility through community outreach

Provide access to community resources i.e ., financial assistance programs, telemedicine technology, and health care resources

Share credible research and data the GHC community can trust about health disparities, interventions, and clinical trial updates

 

Be sure to follow us (would recommend putting this in a tile format if at all possible or maybe use the icons).

  • TSU Community Impact Magazine
  • Annual conferences
  • Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram handles: @CECTxSouthernU
  • KTSU, FM 90.9, National Public Radio and FM 88.7
  • TV broadcasts (TV8 and PBS)
  • Community outreach events

Center for Biomedical and Minority Health Research (CBMHR)

Community Engagement Core
3100 Cleburne Street
Houston, Texas 77004
713-313-1968 | cbmhrcommunity@tsu.edu