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Faith, Health and Technology: Addressing Disparties

Faith, Health and Technology: Addressing Disparties. B y Tom Nash, State Coordinator For HealthWellness And Computer Technology OSDH Community Development Service 405-271-9444 Ext. 56534. Defining Terms. FAITH HEALTH TECHNOLOGY

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Faith, Health and Technology: Addressing Disparties

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  1. Faith, Health and Technology: Addressing Disparties By Tom Nash, State Coordinator For Health\Wellness And Computer Technology OSDH Community Development Service 405-271-9444 Ext. 56534

  2. Defining Terms • FAITH • HEALTH • TECHNOLOGY • DISPARTIES

  3. FAITH • Noun, 1) confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing 2.) belief that does not rest o logical proof or material evidence, 3.) loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance: keeping faith with one’s supporters, 4) often Faith Christianity, The theological virtue definined as secure belief in God and trusting acceptance of God’s will. Source: The American Heritage Dictionary of Idiom by Christine Ammer.

  4. Faith • Noun, 1.) a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny…;[syn: religion, religious belief]. Source: WorldNet ® 2003 Princeton University • Noun, 2.) faith is the substance of things hope for and the evidence of things unseen. Source: New International Version Bible

  5. HEALTH Noun, 1.) the overall condition of an organism at a given time 2.) Soundness, esp. of body or mind; freedom from disease or abnormality 3.) A condition of optimal well-being. Source: The American Heritage Dictionary Wellness-Health)Multi-dimensional or mind body and spirit Source: National Wellness Conference (NWC)

  6. Technology Technology is the technical means people use to improve their surroundings. It is also a knowledge of using tools and machines to do tasks efficiently. People use technology to improve their ability to do work. Through technology, people communicate better. Technology allows them to make more and better products. Our buildings are better through the use of technology. We travel in more comfort and speed as a result of technology. Yes, technology is everywhere and can make life better.

  7. Disparities Inadequate access to health care is a major barrier in health care for racial and ethnic communities. Inability to pay is the greatest barrier to accessing health care whether in terms of direct payment of doctor bills or directly purchasing expensive health insurance.

  8. Even among the employed, participating in employer coverage is not an affordable choice. Other barriers to accessing quality healthcare include not having a regular doctor, unequal treatment with respect to prevention and specialty care , lack of adequate transportation, language interpretation and culture appropriate service. Source: National Summit to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Disparities In Health, Office of Minority Health, July 10-12, 2003.

  9. Disparities • The gap between those people and communities who make effective use of information technology and those who cannot. • Now, more than ever unequal adoption of technology excludes many from reaping the fruits of the economy.

  10. The term “digital divide” refer to the gap between those who can effectively use new information and communication tools, such as the internet and those who cannot. Source: U.s. Department of Commerce “digital divide;” and Beaumont Foundation’s Association of Christian Community Computer Centers (AC-4).

  11. Launching the Partnership FBPHWCT

  12. Introduction of Faith-Based Health\Wellness and Computer Technology Centers Faith-Based Organizations Temple Church Assembly Mosque Synagogue

  13. Senior Citizen’ Health\Wellness andComputer Technology Centers Senior Citizens' Organizations Temple Church Assembly Mosque Synagogue

  14. Faith-BasedPartnership For Health\Wellness & Computer Technology

  15. Background and History of the Initiative • Faith and Health Side OF Initiative • Understanding the relationship between faith and health, referred to as “divine health.” • Report of the 1986 Secretary Task Force on Black and Minority Health. • In 1993 the term “holistic health” mind body and spirit became a national concept at the National Wellness Conference. • Faith-based health initiative drew national attention during the Bush and Clinton administration. • The Oklahoma State Board of Health 2002 State Of the State ‘s Interim Report (Minority Health Disparity Report).

  16. Major partners: Faith Organizations OSDH/OCCHD Contact Crisis Helpline, Inc. Arising Faith Technology Inc. Skyline Urban Development, Inc. Participating partners: Health Organizations Hospitals Clinics Prevention Organizations Faith Organizations Colleges and Universities Social Service Organizations Public & Private Schools Others Partnership Structure

  17. Mission Statement • The “Faith-Based Community Partnership for Health/Wellness & Computer Technology” will foster and promote productive faith-based health/wellness ministries, programs, activities, and services through computer technology ministries, programs, activities and services aimed at eliminating disparities in health and computer technology to include: racial, ethnic, minority, underserved and unserved populations.

  18. Providing safety net services for the poor and underserved in their communities. There are many untapped resources in faith community. They have the ability to recruit volunteers. They have built-in support centers and other resources that focus on serving the whole person,mind, body and spirit. Some of the Created Strengths: -To convene, bless, and to endure. - To frame stories. - To pray. - To provide a place of sanctuary. - To connect. Faith Community’s Legacy

  19. Why Faith Communities Can Work To Eliminate Disparities • Health and computer technology have become major social issues around disparities because both mostly affect the racial and ethnic populations, and are interrelated to their quality of life • Computer literacy is becoming almost as important as basic reading, and for obtaining employment. • Combining health and computer technology in partnership and collaboration with faith-based community organizations can be effective toward eliminating disparities in health and computer technology among ethnic minorities, underserved and unserved populations.

  20. Computer Technology educations, training, etc. Health data collections. Grant information and assistance. Health and computer ministries, activities, programs. Health fairs and computer technology workshops. Parish nursing programs. Social service programs. Faith-based health transportation programs. Health and computer technology counseling, assistance, etc. Nutrition and physical activity programs. Youth Tutoring Ministries, programs, activities, etc. Data access, contacts and assistance to doctors, health clinics, hospitals and other health related agencies. Health Risk Assessments. Faith-based e-mail and website design. Faith-based violence education and assistance. Health evaluations, surveys, etc. Health and Computer outreach assistances Others as needed. Some Of The Focus Areas

  21. By Major Partners: OSDH\OCCHD-(health services, grant assistances, consultation, etc.). Arising Faith Technology- (computer technology services, consultation, training, grant assistance, etc.). Contact Crisis Helpline, Inc-(resource data services). Faith-Based organization-( staff, volunteers, space, contact person, etc.) By Participating Partners: Hospitals and Clinics Social Service Agencies Health Related Agencies Health Education and Prevention Service Agencies Colleges and Universities Delivery of Services

  22. Coordinate Health and Related Services Assist in developing and coordinating health/wellness activities, ministries, outreach (health educations and information, prevention activities, ministries, etc.). Assist faith communities in searching for and forming collaborative partnerships to submit grant proposals. Assist in conducting confidential health evaluations, surveys, etc on health matters in their community. Computer Technology Services Assist faith community in developing e-mail connections, websites, training, and technology tracks for faith programs, ministries, after school coordinators and youth ministry leaders. Assist in developing technology tracks for faith community computer centers. Assist in grant proposal development, writing, partnership and collaboration. Major Partners

  23. Contact crisis Help, Inc. Services- Assist to develop a computerized data resource contact list on health-care providers, services, contact person, free clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, agencies, etc. Maintain a bimonthly update of the resource list. Provide resource data disks to each faith organization involved in the partnership. Partnership in submitting grant proposal application. Faith-Based Organizations Services Agree to the partnership as outlined in the agreement proposal. Serve as a intermediary for the community. Develop faith-based partnership and collaborations. Develop on-going holistic (mind, body and spirit) ministries, programs, activities, etc. (ex: walking trails, nutrition programs, ministries, activities, etc.). Major Partners (continued)

  24. Participating Partners Service • Form partnerships and collaboration between faith-based organizations. • Assist in providing health/wellness and computer technology programs, ministries, activities, etc. • Develop a basic understanding and/or awareness of different races, cultures, beliefs, language, etc. • Approach faith organizations with an attitude asking them, “How may I assist or empower you to reach out your community’s needs.” • Other question should begin with; who, what, when,where? • Always keep an open mind.

  25. FAITH –BASED PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTH\WELLNESS AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Building Healthy Communities In Oklahoma Through Partnerships Harper Shaffer Grant Shaffer Kay Shaffer Craig Bush Alfalfa Shaffer Beaver Shaffer Osage Bush Nowata Bush Ottawa Bush Texas Shaffer Woods Shaffer Cimarron Shaffer Washington Garfield Shaffer Rogers Bush Delaware Bush Noble Shaffer Mayes Bush Woodward Shaffer Ellis Shaffer Major Shaffer Pawnee Bush Tulsa Williams Payne Shaffer Dewey Shaffer Kingfisher O’Connor Creek Bush Blaine O’Connor Wagoner Bush Cherokee Bush Logan Shaffer Lincoln Shaffer Adair Bush RogerMills O’Connor Muskogee Bush Custer O’Connor Okmulgee Bush Oklahoma Williams Canadian O’Connor Sequoyah Bush Okfuskee Butler McIntosh Bush Beckham O’Connor Washita O’Connor Caddo O’Connor Cleveland Butler Pottawatomie Butler Haskell Bush Hughes Butler Seminole Butler Grady O’Connor Pittsburg Copeland Latimer Copeland Kiowa O’Connor Greer O’Connor LeFlore Copeland McClain Harmon O’Connor Comanche O’Connor Garvin Butler Pontotoc Butler Stephens O’Connor Coal Copeland Jackson O’Connor Murray Butler Pushmataha Copeland Tillman O’Connor Atoka Copeland Cotton O’Connor Johnston Copeland Carter Butler McCurtain Copeland Jefferson O’Connor Marshall Copeland Choctaw Copeland Bryan Copeland Love Butler Developing Faith-Based Health\Wellness and Computer Technology Centers 6-Regional Faith-Based Domestic Violence Centers Field Rep Districts 11-5-04

  26. Future of Faith-Based Partnerships For Health\Wellness and Computer Technology! Unlimited!

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