Promising
Practices that show evidence of effectiveness in improving public health outcomes in a specific real-life setting, as indicated by achievement of aims consistent with the objectives of the activities, and are suitable for adaptation by other communities.

COVID-19 Disparities Among Marshallese Pacific Islanders

McElfish, P.A., PhD, Purvis, R., PhD, Willis, D.E., PhD, Riklon, S., MD

Release Date:

White Paper/Brief

Contact Tracing
Organizational Change/ Development
Outreach/ Education/ Communications
Vaccination
Social and Community Context
Tools Included
Outside U.S.
ACCESS RESOURCE
Building

Infrastructure Support

In northwest Arkansas, the Marshallese community has experienced a disproportionate COVID-19 burden. This response plan, funded by the CARES act, hired English/Marshallese bilingual staff to provide contact tracing, navigation, and other types of response. Staff that were not bilingual participated in cultural humility training.

Resource Details

Outcomes of Interest

Advancing Racial Equity, Capacity Building, Improve Organizational Infrastructure, Reduction of Health Disparities

Priority Population(s)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Setting(s) of Implementation

Geographic Area of Implementation

Rural

Implementation Period

2020