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Background History
In
1990, the University of Louisville was awarded a federal grant from HRSA to
develop two HETCs in collaboration with the AHEC program. The HETCs focused
on the unique and chronic needs of Kentucky's most underserved areas in the
South Central (SC) and Southeast (SE) regions of the state. Through health
professions student training, continuing education, community health
education and health careers preparation and education, the SC and SE HETCs
partnered with local schools, community organizations and health care
providers to address the long standing needs of residents in Kentucky's
Appalachian region.
In
2000, the Kentucky HETC project was expanded to now include three
regional HETC projects - SC, SE and Northwest and statewide initiative
for Kentucky's vulnerable populations (KVP) including the growing
Hispanic population. This statewide initiative provides cultural competency
training and education for health professions students and practitioners,
culturally appropriate health education and health promotion activities,
and health careers awareness, promotion and educational preparation
for young students.
In
2002, two competive continuation grant application were submitted
to HRSA to expand and enhance the HETC program throughout the state.
Both the UofL and UK HETCs sponsor activities to address the severe
and persistent unmet needs of special populations.
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Program
Highlights
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The SC HETC was a key component in
the establishment of a community-based family medicine residency
program and Emergency Paramedic Program in south central KY
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The SC HETC established the
Science and Math Academy for Rural Teachers (SMARTS)
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The SC HETC developed an injury
prevention initiative emphasizing farm safety
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The SE HETC responded to the lack
of health education in local schools by implementing health education
programs in nutrition, personal hygiene, HIV/AIDS, drinking and driving
avoidance, bicycle, water and ATV safety, peer mediation, and tobacco use
avoidance.
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The Northwest HETC implemented violence
prevention/conflict resolution programs through Boys and Girls Clubs
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The Northwest HETC implemented
cultural competency training for health care providers and students
Through the KVP HETC, cultural sensitivity training has been implemented
in many areas of KY for health professionals, administrators, students
and volunteers
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The KY HETC is partnering with several
other community organizations such as the Migrant Network Coalition,
Latino Health and Safety Fair, Hispanic Coalition, African Americans
for Wellness, African American Health Network, and local schools.
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