Location
Virtual Showcase
Faculty Mentors
Yelena N. Tarasenko, DrPH, MPH,MPA
Course Name
PHLD 9135 Public Health Funding and Grants Summer 2020
Academic Unit
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
Session Type
Graduate Poster Presentation
Presentation Type and Release Option
Presentation (Open Access)
Start Date
14-4-2021 2:00 PM
End Date
April 2021
Description
During our service-learning course on public health funding and grant writing, we had the opportunity to work at the Hearts and Hands Clinic. During the pandemic, many families lost their income and healthcare insurance. Thus, facing uncertainties about where to obtain medical care. The clinic wanted to expand its existing chronic care program to an underserved community in Evans County. Our task was to prepare a grant application for the clinic to secure the funding needed to help vulnerable adults better manage their chronic disease and prevent further complications. Engaging in this applied experience allowed us to improve our implementation research and grant writing skills. We worked on real-world problems and increased our competence in assessing population needs. Our experience highlights the significance of service-learning for institutions of higher education in preparing students to deal with complex issues and positively affect the lives of others, which is even more important during the pandemic.
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Grant Application for the Hearts and Hands Clinic
Virtual Showcase
During our service-learning course on public health funding and grant writing, we had the opportunity to work at the Hearts and Hands Clinic. During the pandemic, many families lost their income and healthcare insurance. Thus, facing uncertainties about where to obtain medical care. The clinic wanted to expand its existing chronic care program to an underserved community in Evans County. Our task was to prepare a grant application for the clinic to secure the funding needed to help vulnerable adults better manage their chronic disease and prevent further complications. Engaging in this applied experience allowed us to improve our implementation research and grant writing skills. We worked on real-world problems and increased our competence in assessing population needs. Our experience highlights the significance of service-learning for institutions of higher education in preparing students to deal with complex issues and positively affect the lives of others, which is even more important during the pandemic.
