Implementing the Obesity Care Model at a Community Health Center in Hawaii to Address Childhood Obesity

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Describes a comprehensive care strategy based on the Obesity Care Model implemented in a rural community health center to reduce childhood obesity in Hawaii. Analysis includes healthcare delivery changes to establish quality improvement, capacity and team-building activities, and the use of project community level data to strengthen community engagement and investment. Project framework is provided through an an academic-community partnership.

May Okihiro, Michelle Pillen, Cristeta Ancog, Christy Inda, Vija Sehgal

Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 24(2), 1-11

2013

Children and youth · Health disparities · Obesity and weight control · Tribal communities · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Hawaii