HEART ATX Evaluation

The HEART ATX project is a three-year initiative funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CCR-Grant Component B) aimed at reducing the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities experiencing economic disadvantage, communities of color, and higher risk populations in the Austin/Travis County area of Texas. Hosted by Austin Public Health and delivered via a coalition of community organizations, HEART ATX aims to improve the health of higher risk communities via: a) recruitment and training of CHWs (Train); b) deployment of CHWs to support COVID-19 prevention and promotion of educational and social service resources (Deploy); and c) increased referral and linkages to social and health services and healthy living classes and supports for chronic disease prevention (Engage). Guided by a mixed-methods evaluation design and a community advisory committee comprised of project partners, the evaluation aims to provide an intentional space for co-learning about the delivery and impact of HEART ATX.

Staff:

Andrew Springer, DrPH, Co-PI

Alexandra (Sandra) van den Berg, MPH, PhD, Co-PI

Funder:

Centers for Disease Control