Lay-health workers (Promotores) serve as a bridge between the service provider and the community, a proven element which increases community trust in accessing health care. Lay-health workers, using effective health communication tools, can be part of an integral approach to eliminating health disparities and improving health outcomes.

Each FPI Program follows a 7-point protocol:

1. Each project is designed with community partners.
2. Members of the community help develop the health messages.
3. Lay-health workers serve as agents for community education.
4. Local providers and social service groups prepare for potential referrals.
5. Spanish-language Resources Guides are distributed.
6. Site Coordinators are trained to facilitate outreach services to build community involvement and inform community members about services.
7. Outreach approaches include: home visits, community events, fairs and meetings.

Past FPI Programs:

Tobacco Education

• ¡Sígame! Tobacco Prevention
  The ¡Sigame! Project was developed by the RWHP with youth who participated in a series of workshops where they learned about leadership development, health issues related to tobacco use and the link between big business and tobacco.
  
  
• El Sol
  El SOL was an intensive four-month campaign focused on reducing the health risks associated with tobacco use and exposure, especially as it affects people living with the chronic health diseases of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
  
  
• Project Claridad
  Project Claridad was a youth program focusing on improving the health of the community and ran from 2004-2007. The goal of Project Claridad was to stop the increase of HIV/AIDS in the Hispanic community through educational activities, exchanges and the education of youth 14-21 years of age."