Greater East Los Angeles Community Health Assessment
The health of a region is greatly determined by its built environment—the physical constructs as well as the uses and outputs associated with them.
The historic Boyle Heights/East Los Angeles communities have long been the entry portal for low-income Latino immigrants into Los Angeles. In addition to the socio-economic disparities plaguing these communities, local residents are disproportionately exposed to significant amounts of noise, air, industrial and traffic pollutants as well as safety and health concerns that have devastating effects on their health and quality of life.
ABC is working closely with project partners, community allies and local residents to conduct a Community Health Assessment and Action Plan that will determine the impact of the built environment and other factors on the overall health and well being of the community.
- Developed and implemented Student Wellness Policies at the Los Angeles and Montebello Unified School Districts to increase awareness and education about healthy behaviors
- Coordinated Joint Use Agreements between the community and LAUSD’s new schools to increase opportunities for physical activity in high density areas of Los Angeles that lack parks and green space
- Collaborated with advocates, organizers, administrators and academic advisors to develop a 17 credit certificate program in Health Advocacy and Leadership Development (HALD) at LA Trade Tech.