Community-driven partnerships with Community-Engaged Research teams bring resources and reliable information to Baltimore residents

Emily Kumpf; Veena Thamilselvan; Ethan Wang; Patricia Barger; Janice Gentry; Chevelle Bash; Donald Young; Samuel Byiringiro; Joann Bodurtha; Antoinette Brown; Minli Guo; Audrey Carter; Latrice Price; Percy Smith; Cyd Lacanienta; Cheryl Himmelfarb; Albert W. Wu

doi:10.1017/cts.2024.606

Journal of Clinical and Translational Science (Jan 2024)

Community-driven partnerships with Community-Engaged Research teams bring resources and reliable information to Baltimore residents

Emily Kumpf,
Veena Thamilselvan,
Ethan Wang,
Patricia Barger,
Janice Gentry,
Chevelle Bash,
Donald Young,
Samuel Byiringiro,
Joann Bodurtha,
Antoinette Brown,
Minli Guo,
Audrey Carter,
Latrice Price,
Percy Smith,
Cyd Lacanienta,
Cheryl Himmelfarb,
Albert W. Wu

Affiliations

Emily Kumpf: ORCiD; Baltimore CONNECT, Baltimore, MD, USA Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
Veena Thamilselvan: Baltimore CONNECT, Baltimore, MD, USA Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
Ethan Wang: ORCiD; Baltimore CONNECT, Baltimore, MD, USA Kreiger School of Arts and Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
Patricia Barger: Baltimore CONNECT, Baltimore, MD, USA The Family Tree, Baltimore, MD, USA
Janice Gentry: Baltimore CONNECT, Baltimore, MD, USA Biddle Neighborhood Association, Baltimore, MD, USA
Chevelle Bash: Baltimore CONNECT, Baltimore, MD, USA Green and Health Homes Initiative, Baltimore, MD, USA
Donald Young: Baltimore CONNECT, Baltimore, MD, USA Community Engagement Alliance for DC, Maryland and Virginia (CEAL DMV), Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA Institute for Clinical Translational Research, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
Samuel Byiringiro: ORCiD; Baltimore CONNECT, Baltimore, MD, USA Community Engagement Alliance for DC, Maryland and Virginia (CEAL DMV), Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA Institute for Clinical Translational Research, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
Joann Bodurtha: Baltimore CONNECT, Baltimore, MD, USA Family History Tutorial, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
Antoinette Brown: Baltimore CONNECT, Baltimore, MD, USA Our Daily Bread Employment Center, Catholic Charities, Baltimore, MD, USA
Minli Guo: Baltimore CONNECT, Baltimore, MD, USA Marketing Analytics, Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School, Baltimore, MD, USA
Audrey Carter: Baltimore CONNECT, Baltimore, MD, USA Youth Ventures, Baltimore, MD, USA Oliver Community Association, Baltimore, MD, USA
Latrice Price: Baltimore CONNECT, Baltimore, MD, USA Infinite Legacy, Baltimore, MD, USA
Percy Smith: Baltimore CONNECT, Baltimore, MD, USA Nuwave Health Services, Baltimore, MD, USA
Cyd Lacanienta: ORCiD; Baltimore CONNECT, Baltimore, MD, USA Institute for Clinical Translational Research, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
Cheryl Himmelfarb: Community Engagement Alliance for DC, Maryland and Virginia (CEAL DMV), Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA Institute for Clinical Translational Research, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
Albert W. Wu: Baltimore CONNECT, Baltimore, MD, USA Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/cts.2024.606
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 8

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This case study presents an analysis of community-driven partnerships, focusing on the nonprofit Baltimore CONNECT (BC) network and its collaborative efforts with a Community-Engaged Research (CEnR) team of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR). BC has built a network of over 30 community-based organizations to provide health and social services in Baltimore City. The study emphasizes the role of CEnR in supporting community-led decision-making, specifically in the planning and implementation of community health resource fairs. These fairs address social determinants of health by offering a variety of services, including health education, screenings, vaccinations, and resource distribution. The paper details the methods, resource mobilization, and collaborative framing processes in the execution of these fairs in a community-academic collaboration with the ICTR. Results from a 2.5-year period show the positive impact of the fairs on individuals, families, and the community at large in East Baltimore. The findings underscore the importance of community-led collaborations in addressing health disparities and improving overall community well-being. It concludes by reflecting on the sustained engagement, trust-building, and shared learning that emerges from such partnerships, suggesting a model for future community-academic health initiatives.

Published in Journal of Clinical and Translational Science

ISSN: 2059-8661 (Online)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Medicine
Website: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-clinical-and-translational-science

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