CASI - Minority Health

In partnership with the Indiana Minority Health Coalition

Social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. Social determinants within each of these broad areas, such as poverty, housing, social support, discrimination, quality of schools, health care access, and transportation are all drivers of health disparities

Contributing factors to health disparities: increase in the number of uninsured, limited employment opportunities, unhealthy environment, poverty and poor investment in public education.

Cancer disparities can be eliminated if we focus on promoting health equity for everyone. Healthy People 2020 defines health equity as the “attainment of the highest level of health for all people".

Programs

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program - This is a 6 week course for anyone with any type of chronic condition. Topics include dealing with difficult emotions, nutrition, physical activity, pain & fatigue, and more.

Have a Healthy Baby - The “Have a Healthy Baby” program in Indiana is a community education program developed through Purdue University Extension (Health & Human Sciences) that focuses on helping families have healthy pregnancies and healthy infants through practical, research-based education.

The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™) - is a community-based diabetes self-management program used in Indiana (and nationally) to help people take control of their diabetes through education, behavior change, and support.

Operation Fit Kids is 7 Lessons - It’s no secret that poor nutrition and inactivity are putting today’s youth at risk of developing life-threatening diseases as they age. According to the American Heart Association, about 1 in 3 children (ages 2-19) are overweight (at or above the 85th percentile of Body Mass Index) and about 1 in 6 are obese (at or above the 95th percentile of Body Mass Index). Operation Fit Kids is for grades 3-5. This is the perfect afterschool program!

Annual Events

Black Maternal Health Week- April 12th - 18th

Indiana Black Barbershop Health Initiative Screenings -

Juneteenth Equity and Justice - June 19th

Back to School Resource Fair - July 11th

"CASI is accessible and conveniently located in our Claysburg community and they hold numerous events that I have personally attended over the years to support the community. The Back to School event that is held every summer is one of their largest events. I am personally involved as a volunteer worker and have seen how this event has grown over the years due to the community’s needs. Health screenings, haircuts, food, back packs and school supplies are given at this event." Mildred, CASI Supporter

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