Subaward Project

Public Library Partnership to Improve Access, Understanding, and Use of Health Information


The Lewes Public Library and partner nonprofit service organizations have identified communities at high risk for poor health literacy, including older adults, teens with mental health needs and/or high-risk substance use or sexual behaviors, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The Be A Health Hero initiative employs evidence-based interventions, such as events, workshops, and individual services to enhance health literacy among those at high risk.  Be a Health Hero is designed to be readily adapted to other libraries.

Awardee

Lead Organization: Lewes Public Library
Project Lead: Dana Ravyn

Demographics

Age Group: Teens (13-18 yrs.), Adults (19-64 yrs.), Seniors (65+ yrs.)
Sexual & Gender Minorities: Women
Geographic Type: Medically Underserved Areas/Populations, Suburban
Issues & Interests: HIV/AIDS, Maternal Health, Opioids, Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Populations
Race & Ethnicity: Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics/Latin Americans
Roles of Participants Project is Intended to Serve: Organization Staff - Community Based, General Public, Student - College & Post-grad, Library Staff - Public

Award Details

Funding Source: Region 1
Project Category: Outreach
Period of Performance: May 1, 2022 - Apr 30, 2023
Project Status: Completed

Project Funding