Toward a National Policy of Community Participation in Health Care
Community participation can be defined as an active involvement of citizens, social groups and/or the community in local decisionmaking processes. It is a vital element in the WHO’s 1948 constitution, which states: ”Informed opinion and active cooperation on the part of the public are of the utmost importance in the improvement of the health of the people.”
Gaining a clearer view of the use of community participation in the US will be essential in informing the development of health policy. Lessons from community- driven projects can also facilitate the development of more responsive and efficient services, which is a high priority in the current economic climate.
Join the PCC and other highly-regarded cosponsors at a Symposium on Community Participation in the Context of the U.S. Health System on April 16, 2010. Click here for full details on this event.
 
The Triple Aim
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
The Primary Care coalition is working with more than 20 other national and international organizations in The Triple Aim Initiative, an initiative of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). IHI's Triple Aim Initiative is a collaborative, hands-on effort to pursue strategies that can simultaneously improve the individual experience of care and the health of a designated population at a reduced per capita cost. Learn more by clicking on "Embracing the Triple Aim" below; permission for posting granted by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
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Public Health Issues of Interest
Centers for Disease Control
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site is a valuable resource to individuals seeking credible health information on a variety of topics. Topics that are current or seasonal are featured on the home page, and access to hundreds of other topics is available via an alphabetical directory. Diseases, emergency preparedness, environmental health, injuries, healthy lifestyles, and current public health concerns are just a few of the subjects addressed on this valuable Web site. Visit www.cdc.gov to learn more.