The INC Well

A Good Idea

Description

"The INC Well" is an organic approach to addressing the chronic health disparities in the urban core community. The program utilized an existing resource - in this case a storage area - and repurposed it into a permanent, dedicated space. Residents are able to visit this space during business hours for blood pressure screening, health resource materials, and healthy snacks. Once a month, a certified health representative (i.e., a physician, nurse, nurse practitioner, or HEAL Advocate) is on site to offer assistance and to help support healthy lifestyle choices.

This outreach has been funded by the Black Community Fund and the American Heart Association.

Goal / Mission

The INC Well's goal is to improve upon the built and social environment to establish a health and wellness supportive presence for those who are taking a proactive role in their quality of life.

Impact

The INC Well created a dedicated space where people can utilize health resources and take their wellness into their own hands.

Results / Accomplishments

The INC Well created a database of those who are practicing self-management health practices, presented outreach opportunities for those who are uninsured and underinsured, and encouraged healthy eating and active living.

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council
Primary Contact
Dina Newman, Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council
3700 Woodland
Kansas City, Mo. 64109
816-921-6611
dnewman@incthrives.org
http://www.incthrives.org
Topics
Health / Heart Disease & Stroke
Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Organization(s)
Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
Kansas City, MO
For more details
http://www.incthrives.org
Target Audience
Adults, Women, Men, Older Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Submitted By
Dina Newman

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A Good Idea meets the following HCI criteria:

  1. The program description includes: the sponsoring organization, program goals, program funding source, program implementation steps and outcomes.
  2. The program evaluation is limited to descriptive measure(s) of success/accomplishment (i.e., program participation rates, number of services/education sessions/radio messages provided). Note: oftentimes, the program has been newly implemented and a program evaluation has not yet been conducted. Programs that have not yet been evaluated, but which show promise in improving health or quality of life, are classified as Good Ideas until an evaluation is conducted.