Community Education
Our Approach
We believe access to understandable, trustworthy, and culturally relevant health information is essential to improving community health.
Our educational initiatives focus on strengthening health literacy, building confidence, and equipping Latino communities with practical knowledge to make informed health decisions.
We recognize that language barriers, access to information, and cultural experiences can influence how people navigate health information and services.
Health Literacy & Education
Health literacy is more than understanding medical information. It involves having the knowledge and skills to find, understand, evaluate, and use information to make decisions about health.
Our educational efforts emphasize culturally responsive learning, accessible language, and practical information that community members can apply in their daily lives.
Current Education Initiatives
Addressing Health Misinformation Using SIFT
Access to reliable health information is essential to making informed decisions. However, misleading health claims, language barriers, and rapidly changing information can make it difficult to determine which sources to trust.
Our initiative introduces community members to SIFT, a practical method for evaluating information and identifying misleading claims.
The SIFT Method
- Stop: Pause before sharing or reacting to information.
- Investigate the Source: Learn who is providing the information and assess credibility.
- Find Better Coverage: Look for other reliable sources discussing the same claim.
- Trace Claims: Follow information back to its original source and context.
Through interactive, culturally relevant education, we aim to strengthen digital health literacy and increase confidence in evaluating health information.
We also seek to evaluate changes in participants' knowledge, confidence, and ability to apply SIFT strategies.
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We welcome partnerships with community organizations, educators, health professionals, and institutions interested in expanding access to culturally relevant health education across Aurora.
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