Regional Campus Laredo
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Goal 3
Promote health literacy, prevention and optimal management of chronic diseases in communities that can lead to a healthier, educated population enjoying a better quality of life.
„„Strategies 1. Inform and educate the community on health care issues. 2. Support and expand projects with community partners to educate the community. 3. Identify risk factors and design interventions to address community wellness obstacles. 4. In conjunction with community leadership, develop a wellness program to better serve the City of Laredo and regional communities. 5. Engage the students in reaching out to the community through education. 6. Develop and offer training programs to enhance the knowledge and skills of health care professionals in the community.
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