The Durham County Department of Public Health was awarded a $2 million Project Grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health under the Community Programs to Improve Minority Health Grant Program (CFDA 93.137).
The grant will support the Bull City Strong initiative, a community partnership in Durham County, North Carolina. Led by Durham County DPH in partnership with North Carolina Central University and community organizations, the initiative aims to address COVID-19 health disparities among Black, Hispanic, and other marginalized populations through evidence-based health literacy interventions. Strategies include a media campaign, SMS health messaging, community health worker networks, vaccine advocacy programs, health misinformation outreach, and grants for community content. Research will assess program sustainability and build knowledge on using health equity approaches to improve literacy. The grant period is from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024.
Generated 1/7/24, 4:03 AM