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Unit 6 Case Study Review

Student Name
Herzing University
HC 410 – Behavioral & Cultural Aspects of Healthcare
Instructor Name
Due Date
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Unit 6 Case Study Review

Abstract of Case Study Reviewed
This case examines the collaboration between the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County and
the University of Wisconsin-School Madison's of Medicine and Public Health. The goal of the
collaboration is to implement a comprehensive health-promotion program for the benefit of the
children and teenagers who participate in the BGCDC's after-school activities. Titled "Healthy
Living for Healthy Lives," the initiative seeks to supplement traditional after-school instruction
with lessons on health, fitness, and nutrition (County, 2020).
Description and Role of the Major Health System
The School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) at the University of Wisconsin–
Madison is a leading medical school and public health research center. Children and teenagers
participating in the BGCDC's after-school activities will benefit from SMPH's health promotion
programming as a result of the relationship (Krug et al., 2012). The BGCDC employees will be
educated on health promotion subjects, health promotion activities will be created and
implemented, and the program's efficacy will be measured.
Description and Role of the Community Organization(s)
BGCDC is a non-profit organization that serves children and teens in the region by
offering a variety of extracurricular activities after school. It is facilitating the implementation of
the health promotion program by creating a setting in which it may operate in collaboration with
SMPH (County, 2020). The BGCDC is also accountable for providing health education to its
members and educating its employees on health promotion themes.
Case Analysis
Was this Partnership Modeled After a Similar Initiative?
The SMPH and BGCDC's collaboration was inspired by a program in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. Under that program, the Milwaukee Recreation Department and the Medical College
of Wisconsin worked together to create a health education and awareness curriculum for the
city's youngsters (Barker et al., 2017).
How was Success or Failure of the Partnership/Program Measured?
Surveys, focus groups, and direct observation of program activities were used to
determine the partnership's and program's overall effectiveness. The BGCDC staff, students, and
parents all filled out questionnaires on their experiences with the program. The surveys examined
the respondents' perspectives, beliefs, and actions on important health issues including diet,
exercise, and cigarette smoking. In addition to interviewing participants and seeing staff in
action, we used focus groups to get further information about the program's effectiveness.
What Barriers/Challenges Did the Partnership/Program Encounter? How were they
Addressed?
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The lack of readily available resources and finance was a key challenge faced by the
program. The SMPH and the BGCDC submitted grant applications to help pay for the initiative
to address this issue (County, 2020). Many area companies and nonprofits also contributed in-
kind to the partnership's efforts.
Could This Partnership/Program be Replicated? What Adjustments are Necessary to Do
So?
This program might be used as a model for similar initiatives in other areas. To do so,
adaptations such as finding a local health system partner, a local community group, and grants
and contributions would be required.
Closing Thoughts
The SMPH-BGCDC relationship exemplifies the value of collaboration between
healthcare institutions and local groups in improving the health and the well- being of young
people. A cooperation of this kind is an efficient means of reaching young people who would not
otherwise have access to medical treatment. These collaborations may assist enhance the health
of the community as a whole by implementing extensive health promotion programs that target
specific populations and work to eliminate health inequities.
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References
Barker, B., Brown, S., Chrysler, M., Foertsch, J., & Niemi, K. (2017, October). Work in

progress-science in the afternoon: a new public-private outreach partnership. In 34th

Annual Frontiers in Education, 2004. FIE 2004. (pp. 741-742). IEEE.

https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/1408628/

County, N. D., Ties, W. F., Doulas, H. V., & Charities, C. (2020). Organizations.

https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Emergency-Waiver-

Request-for-Telehealth-Services-2-2.pdf

Krug, S. E., Williams, J. K., & Ward, L. A. (2012). A Collaborative Partnership to Promote

Healthy Lifestyles for Youth. The Journal of School Nursing, 28(6), 436–443.

https://doi.org/10.1177/1059840512445264
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