Our Community, Our Health

Our Community, Our HealthIMAGES OF PIONEER HOMES BY RESIDENT HEALTH ADVOCATES & A HEALTH OUTREACH TRAINING PROGRAM BY UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

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UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

HEALTHYNEIGHBORSPARTNERSHIP

SYRACUSE HOUSING AUTHORITYBuilding Neighborhoods. Growing Dreams.

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MARTHA CHAVIS-BONNER


2 Healthy Neighbors: A Partnership of Pioneer Homes/Syracuse Housing Authority and Upstate Medical University

ABOVE AND ON PAGE 5: BY MARY HARRIS

©2014 by Upstate Medical University and Syracuse Housing Authority. All rights reserved.

Published, with permission of the photographers, by SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York in collaboration with Syracuse Housing Authority

www.upstate.edu

On the CoverFront cover photos by:Top row: Martha Chavis-Bonner, Yvette Noble, Kristin ThompsonSecond row: Martha Chavis-BonnerThird row: Lawrence Diamond-Walls, Martha Chavis-Bonner, Mary HarrisBottom row: Mary Harris, Ken Boyd

Back cover photos by:Top row: Dominique Felder, Lisa BigelowSecond Row: Yvette Noble Third Row: Mary Harris, Dominique FelderBottom row: from the Health Sciences Library, Upstate Medical University

3Healthy Neighbors: A Partnership of Pioneer Homes/Syracuse Housing Authority and Upstate Medical University

HEALTHY NEIGHBORS

Our Community, Our Health catalogs the experiences of community health leaders living in Pioneer Homes and collaborating with an academicmedical center, SUNY Upstate Medical University, in Syracuse, NY. Through this partnership, a residenthealth advocate program was created. Residenthealth advocates (community health workers) are individuals living in the community who raise awareness about health issues and opportunities with their neighbors.

Our Community, Our Health is comprised of photographs and reflections by resident health advocates who captured the some of the bright spotsand challenges in their neighborhood. Based on the principles of community-based participatory research and PhotoVoice, this book amplifies the voices and visions of the community.

To create this book, resident health advocates attended several photography classes coordinated by the Healthy Neighbors Partnership and held at Pioneer Homes. Syracuse Media Group photographer Michael Greenlar met with the group to review their photographs and make suggestions. He says,“They are getting some good photographs. The residents are best able to get these photos because they have greater access to their subjects.”

The back section of this book, beginning on page 55,outlines the training program and subsequent outreach efforts of the resident health advocates.


Healthy NeighborsHealthy Neighbors is a collaboration of Upstate Medical University, Syracuse Housing Authority and the Pioneer Homes Tenant Association.

The Healthy Neighbors Partnership represents a vitally important opportunity for Upstate Medical Universityto collaborate with its nearest neighbors — the residents of the Syracuse Housing Authority Pioneer Homespublic housing. This partnership has allowed Upstate to support the leadership, tenant association, residentsand other key stakeholders within Pioneer Homes to foster healthy living and quality of life goals that are identified and driven by the residents themselves. The creation of the resident health advocate program,which trained public housing residents to become leaders in helping families live healthy lives, has been a significant outcome of this partnership.

Health Advocacy

The Healthy Neighbors Partnership is grounded in the belief that residents of all communities can speak for themselves. Inspired by the PhotoVoice concept, this book seeks to highlight the experiences of seven resident health advocates as they work to serve their community. The resident health advocates were trainedby faculty and staff of Upstate on various chronic disease prevention and social issues that their neighborsidentified as important. The program is replicated from one at Boston University’s Prevention Research Center.

Since the launch of the Resident Health Advocates Program, the program has been selected for presentation at the New York State Public Health Association and the National Social Work Leadership in Health Care conferences. In February 2014, the resident health advocates, Healthy Neighbors Partnership, and the Upstate Cancer Center were awarded a $50,000 Susan G. Komen grant to increase mammography rates in Pioneer Homes and the surrounding area. The Healthy Neighbors Partnership looks forward to continuing to develop resident health advocates in public housing and continuing to face and address health disparities within the community.

We have each personally been inspired by the success of this partnership and are grateful for the opportunityto play leadership roles. This program demonstrates Upstate’s commitment and service to our community, and the Syracuse Housing Authority’s vision for improving the quality of life for its residents.

Gregory L. Eastwood MDInterim President

Upstate Medical University

Maxine S. Thompson MSW, LCSW-RAssistant Vice President

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Upstate Medical University

William J. SimmonsExecutive Director

Syracuse Housing Association


TABLE OF CONTENTSOUR COMMUNITYOur History 7Our People 9Our Environment 25Our Challenges 45Working To Change 51Our Education 55

Community Building & Advocacy 56

Health for Life 57

Asthma & Smoking Cessation 58

Physical Activity 59

Family Violence 60

Cancer, Prevention & Early Detection 61

Sexual Health 63

Our Advocacy 65An RHA Presents at the Medical School 66

She Matters 68

Sisters Serving Sisters 69

City Love, A Poem 70

Celebration 72

Our Photographers 75Timeline 78

Program Impact 79

Contributors 80

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UPSTATE’S GENEVA TOWER RESIDENCE HALL OVERLOOKS A PARKING AREA IN PIONEER HOMES.PHOTO BY LAWRENCE DIAMOND-WALLS

Healthy Neighbors: A Partnership of Pioneer Homes/Syracuse Housing Authority and Upstate Medical University

“Upstate Medical University faces to the rear of my apartment and the Syracuse University steam plant is in front. As a community, we needmore access to these places and not just looking from the outside!” — Lawrence Diamond-Walls

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ABOVE: ELEANOR ROOSEVELT. FROM THE HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS, HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY, UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

BELOW: PIONEER HOMES, CIRCA 1940. PHOTO COURTESY ONONDAGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION.


Our HistoryPioneer Homes in Syracuse was the first federal housing project in New York state and one of the first five in the United States.

On its 75th anniversary, Pioneer Homes joined with Upstate Medical University to create the Healthy Neighbors partnership.

“It is remarkable what housing does for morale,” commented First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt when she visited the complex in 1940.

This book is one of the products of the Healthy Neighbors partnership.

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A birthday party with my grandchildren, from left: “Duttie Man,” 5; India, 7; Rondrea (Mom), 26; Tanzania, 7 (her birthday party) — Martha Chavis-Bonner


Our PeoplePioneer Homes provides 578 subsidized, multifamily apartments for 1,194 people. Nearly 85 percent of Pioneer Homes apartments are occupied by families. Pioneer Homes is a diverse community of Syracuse natives and families from Latin America, Central and East Africa, and the Asian Pacific Islands. Approximately 20 households are new Americans.

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Grandmothers“Zarania is my sixteenth grandchild. She is one day old, and we are in thehospital where she was born.” — Martha Chavis-Bonner

Fact: 75 percent of Pioneer Homes’ households are ledby women.


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Sisters“These are my daughters Kamea, Rondrea and ‘Big’ India with baby Zarania, Rondrea’s daughter and my youngest grandchild. It was Easter Sunday, and we were all together in my apartment. To me, this photo says ‘family love.’” — Martha Chavis-Bonner

“Martha takes such pride in her family and community.” — Lisa Bigelow

Facts144,669 people live in the city of Syracuse 53.3% are female29.5% are Black/African American8.3% are Hispanic/Latino5.5% are Asian/Pacific Islander5.1% are Multiracial1.2% are American Indian/Alaskan Native

Sources: Population number, US Census, 2013; Gender and ethnicity, US Census, 2010


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Mother’s Love“My granddaughter, ‘Little’ India, and her mom, Rondrea, celebrate India’s eighth birthday with a cake.” — Martha Chavis-Bonner

Fact: There are 426 children under the age of 10 in Pioneer Homes.


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TRYMAINE DUGGER

The LIFE Program“Ms. Amparo Colon (center) is a LIFE program employee who learned her grandmother’s philosophy: ‘You better be involved and volunteer for something.”’— Lisa Bigelow

Photographer Trymaine Dugger is “awed” by Mrs. Colon and her work in the community.

Fact: The LIFE Program connects residents with services. LIFE coordinators provide referral services and community-building opportunities for all SyracuseHousing Authority residents (Pioneer Homes, Benderson Heights, Central Village, James Geddes, McKinney Manor and scattered sites). Services include:computer skills, dental care, employment readiness skills, financial literacy,health care, job training, mentoring, nutrition, summer programming, tax assistance and tutoring.


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YVETTE NOBLE

Friends“Our hope and future. The children of the community.” — Lisa Bigelow


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TRYMAINE DUGGER

Each One, Teach One“Joseph Utsey is the son of one of our Resident Health Advocates. Little Joey is one of the most active kids inPioneer Homes. He works in the garden, attends the cook outs and read this poem at our 75th anniversary celebration.” — Trymaine Dugger

Open A Bookby Jane Baskwill

Open a bookAnd you will findPeople and places of every kindOpen a bookAnd you can beAnything that you want to be:Open a bookAnd you can shareWondrous worlds you find in thereOpen a bookAnd I will tooYou read to meAnd I’ll read to you


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YVETTE NOBLE

Community Partners“Diane Hunt, manager of the Wilson Park community center, has 30 years of experience and lots of opinions.”— Martha Chavis-Bonner

“She’s a hero of the neighborhood.” — Lisa Bigelow

“This is my daughter, Sha-Cha-Nae, with a lollipop. Lots of kids come to our center. This shows what we have inthe community. Outsiders figure we are low-class “‘hood” people. We are households on a budget. We do a lotof positive stuff here. This center helps our children. The kids interact, go on trips, students come and help withhomework. There’s an after school program that’s open until 7 p.m. It’s a place for kids to go while mom anddad are at work. There’s a computer center and exercise equipment downstairs. Ms. Diane has a relationshipwith all the children.” — Yvette Noble


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OUR PEOPLE

MARY HARRIS

Story TimeThe Healthy Neighbors Story Time is close to celebrating its second anniversaryat Pioneer Homes. Every third Thursday, 50 to 100 children and family members gather at the Pioneer Homes Story Time hosted by our literacy team:Upstate medical students and employees Mary Laverty, John Farrugio andMary Kirchner; Syracuse Housing Authority’s Amparo Colon and others.

Guest readers have included Police Chief Frank Fowler who focused on increasing positive relationships between law enforcement and urban neighborhoods.

MOZART GUERRIER

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SUSAN KEETER

Youth LeadersGirl Scout leader Tinica Short meets with her troop of girls from Pioneer Homes every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m., year-round.

“We learn a lot about each other,” says Ms. Short. “They talk about thingsthey wouldn’t tell their parents.”

Ms. Short is involved in the Tenant Association, Girl Scouts, Wilson Park, Sisters Serving Sisters, and many other community activities.


OUR PEOPLE


OUR PEOPLE

LAWRENCE DIAMOND-WALLS

Community CenterThis is Robert Mike, a preacher, executive member of the tenants board, and an employee of the Syracuse Housing Authority. He is pictured with Xavier Mongo, 4, headed into the community center at Pioneer Homes.

Xavier is a regular attendee at story time.

Facts:Of the people living in the city of Syracuse:7% are under age 523% are under 18 years10.6% are 65 years and older

Source: US Census, 2010

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MARY HARRIS

SportsUpstate Medical University sponsors Pioneer Homes youth to compete in the annual Salvation Army Turnaround Jumper Tournament. Support comes from the Office of the President.

Since 2013, three teams have competed under the guidance of volunteer coaches Ken Boyd, Michael Goodman, and Mozart Guerrier.

The tournament raises money to support the social services work of the Salvation Army. In 2014, 118 teams participated and raised over $38,000.


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MARY HARRIS

KEN BOYD

Unconditional LoveResident health advocate Martha Chavis-Bonner describes her marriage as one of unconditional love. She is pictured with her husband at the gala held in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Syracuse Housing Association.

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Leadership“Mr. Walter Brown is president of the tenant association. He holds meetingfor the neighborhood and brings people together.” — Trymaine Dugger


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KEN BOYD


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GardenersResidents dig and fertilize a plot of land for a vegetable garden. Linda Campbell, Pioneer Homes property manager, is one of the main driving forces behind the creation and success of the community garden in Pioneer Homes.

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Our Environment“This photo shows opening day of the community garden. Children andadults are all included in the project.” — Lawrence Diamond-Walls

“People coming together for a good cause.” —Lisa Bigelow

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MARY HARRIS

Playing in the Sunshine“These are my sons, Wilburt and Shakeam, playing basketball with a friend.”— Mary Harris


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YVETTE NOBLE

Playing Under the 81 Bridge“This photo shows unity. They are together in unity. Playing basketball on a court with the 81 highway bridgepractically overhead. They’re acting like they’re Magic Johnson.” — Yvette Noble

“One of the few positive activities boys have in the summertime” — Lisa Bigelow


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YVETTE NOBLE

Wilson ParkPlayground“Many parents benefit from the nearby community center. It is a place of refuge for latchkey children.” — Lisa Bigelow


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YVETTE NOBLE

Sidewalk Chalk & a Community Center“I took this picture because it’s silly and cute. The children wrote ‘Wilson Park. Happy’ in chalk to surprise thestaff for Easter. The kids made the staff close their eyes and come see what they did. The rain washed it away.”— Yvette Noble


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KRISTIN THOMPSON

Exercise & EnvironmentLongtime resident Butch Myers gets his exercise by taking brisk walks around Pioneer Homes. He also picks up the litter as he goes as a way of improving the community’s environment.


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DOMINIQUE FELDER

Gardens “This is Ms. Ernestine’s garden in the early spring, before things turn green. It is very lovely during the springand summer months. The beauty of the Lord shows in the trees, and the flowers in spring. It’s nice to have concerned, conscientious neighbors here in the projects.” — Dominique Felder

“Ms. Ernestine Davis has been flower gardening here for 25-30 years. She loves what she does and makes the neighborhood beautiful. Miss Janet has an incredible vegetable garden that she shares with everyone.” — Yvette Noble


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Ms. Ernestine Davis

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DOMINIQUE FELDER

Plastic Bags & Milk CartonsON PROPERTY NEAR PIONEER HOMES“There’s garbage all over the southside of the city. I have an issue.” — Dominique Felder

“Pick up after each other. We are all affected by it.” — Lisa Bigelow


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DOMINIQUE FELDER

Winter Walkways”This captures the beauty of God’s creation.” — Dominique Felder


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MARY HARRIS

Fences & Four Lanes“They’re talking about knocking down this bridge.” — Yvette Noble

“The I-81 construction is one of the most complex and controversial issues facing Pioneer Homes residents and Syracuse as a whole.” — Mozart Guerrier


OUR ENVIRONMENTSouthside Neighborhood ProfilePioneer Homes is located in Syracuse’s Southside neighborhood. The neighbor-hood is bounded by CastleStreet on the north; Route 81on the east (Pioneer Homes isadjacent); Ballantyne Road onthe south; and OnondagaCreek and West Brighton,Onondaga, South avenues onthe west. The neighborhoodhas high poverty and unemployment rates.

Population: 12,610

Households: 4,556

Average household size: 2.8

Families: 3,177

Average family size: 3.5

Median household income: $22,901

Unemployment:

Male: 10.3%

Female: 6.7%

Source: syrgov.org

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A Bench & a Tree“In my court yard, coming into bloom, is this tree that reminds me of a bonsai tree. It’s tranquility, and serenity.It’s relaxing and soothing. And then I realize that the bench that I’m sitting on, and the one across from me, arethe only benches left in Pioneer Homes.” — Lawrence Diamond-Walls


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A School Nearby“This is the school that I graduated from—twice. It’s a good school, with good teachers. It’s free and they actually care! I’d recommend it to anyone.” — Lawrence Diamond-Walls

“Great opportunity for area adults.” — Lisa Bigelow

Syracuse Equal Opportunity Center offers community-based academic and workforce development programsand support services that lead to enhanced employment opportunities, access to further education, and per-sonal growth and development.


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DOMINIQUE FELDER

A Church for a Neighbor“This is the Hopps Church.

“This beautiful church has a soup kitchen and pantry every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The church is located on State Street. It is also a symbol that Christ is here for us in the midst of everything and he sheds his light on darkness.” — Dominique Felder


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DOMINIQUE FELDER

A Local BusinessNEAR PIONEER HOMES“The Rev. Theodore Montgomery, who passed away several years ago, ran the House of Hair, the barbershopin this photo. He was the pastor of Bread of Life church. This barbershop has been in this neighborhood fordecades and is one of the foundations of the community. This barbershop was seen as a place of refuge. Rev. Theodore sold fresh vegetables and ice cream out of the barbershop and he also allowed several peopleto come in and sell their products to customers.” — Dominique Felder

“It’s on the corner of Burt Street and State Street. It’s a neighborhood salon and barbershop, open for business.” — Lisa Bigelow

“I grew up going to Uncle Teddy’s Barbershop once a month with my dad and brothers. From my experiencesgrowing up, I understood that House of Hair was not an ordinary barbershop, but a family. My Uncle Theodorealways welcomed everyone who stopped by the shop, whether they came for a haircut, a laugh, good conversation, or support. As a kid I never knew how big an impact the barbershop had on the neighborhood.Now I do. To the world, House of Hair is a barbershop, but to the community House of Hair is one of our corefoundations.” — Myles Montgomery, Synergy intern


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DOMINIQUE FELDER

The Neighborhood NEAR PIONEER HOMES“Some buildings and houses in Syracuse need to be renovated. This photo is a primary example. I see this house all the time on my daily spiritual walks.” — Dominique Felder

“We need to take more pride in our neighborhoods. We need to pick up trash and clean empty lots.” — Lisa Bigelow


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Housing Facts for ALL of Syracuse’s Southside Neighborhood:Units: 5,381Occupied: 4,229 Vacant: 1,152Vacancy rate: 21.4%1926 is the median year of construction of houses in the neighborhood.Source: syrgov.net

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Traffic & Exhaust“Children on one side of the bridge rarely play with children on the other side because of traffic. But there are apartments on both sides. Parents are afraid their children will get hurt. These children attend the same elementary school.” — Lisa Bigelow

“This shows the highway in front of Pioneer Homes. There is so much traffic, and it’s so close to our residentialneighborhood. Pollution comes from the cars, and there is gridlock.This photograph shows a police car infront, the bridge overhead —which is rusty — and our housing in the background. I stood in the median toget this picture.” — Lisa Bigelow


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DOMINIQUE FELDER

Police Patrol“There are challenges in the neighborhood. Greater collaboration between the residents and law enforcementwould benefit everyone.” — Mozart Guerrier

“Cops need to circulate more frequently. This photo was taken right near my home (on the right).” — Lisa Bigelow


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Firetrucks...“The noise is 24/7. Fire trucks and other emergency vehicles use the street near my house regularly. Dieseltrucks, delivery trucks… every morning.” — Lawrence Diamond-Walls


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...& AmbulancesThis shows an ambulance racing by the Syracuse Community Health Center, which is located near Pioneer Homes.


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Our Challenges“Cars look at you when you try to cross the street as if they are saying,’Why are you here?’ Our homes are inaccessible to pedestrians. There’sgridlock on the highway. There’s air pollution from all the car exhaust. We fear crossing Almond St. or Adams St. Our children aren’t allowed thefreedom to roam the neighborhood because of the traffic. People arescared of being hit on the way to the hospital.” — Lisa Bigelow

DOMINIQUE FELDER

SubstanceAbuse”I saw this liquor bottle lying in the leaves behind Stewart Court. It shows a negative aspect of our environment.” — Dominique Felder

“People would rather buy a beer than a book!” — Lisa Bigelow


OUR CHALLENGES


OUR CHALLENGES


Tobacco“It is very difficult for people to stop smoking. We are lucky to have Upstate’s HealthLink program to aid peoplein getting control of this habit.” — Lawrence Diamond-Walls

“There are people with respiratory problems — COPD, asthma — and they refuse to change their habits.” — Lisa Bigelow

“We’ve noticed that many residents desire supportive employment and stress reduction activities to deal with life’s daily challenges.” — Mozart Guerrier

FactsThe annual rate of lung cancer for people living in Syracuse:114.4 men and 82.3 women per 100,000 are diagnosed with lung cancer in a year.(Our Syracuse population is 144,669, which means that approximately 165 men and 119 women are diagnosed with lung cancer each year.)

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Weapons”There are lots of children who live here in Pioneer Homes. Violence andchildren do not belong in the same environment. There was a stabbing last week. This is a steak knife, laying on the sidewalk behind Stewart Court.One of these kids could have picked up this knife and harmed himself or another child. And/or an adult could’ve stabbed someone else.” — Dominique Felder


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DOMINIQUE FELDER

Violence“This is a memorial site near State Street, near the barber shop. Somebody got shot here. People continue tovisit the site and add new gifts. The stuffed animal, the candles, they’ve been here over a year. This memorial is a constant reminder of the reality of crime in this neighborhood. Violence is another chief concern in thisneighborhood.” — Dominique Felder

“Too many young people sit around and do nothing productive. Fighting is a summer pastime in public housing! Parents and community leaders should work with management to ensure a safer neighborhood.

“Tenants should take advantage of the many opportunities to reduce the violence in the community likeswimming at the YMCA, summer camp, summer school.” — Lisa Bigelow


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Working To Change“People are like branches on a tree. We will grow and expand, reach out,create and spread out. But yet, we stick together, know one another, survive off each other. It is an ongoing cycle of life together.” — Trymaine Dugger


OUR CHALLENGES


‘Daily Challenge’“These are my cigarettes and nicotine patches. I haven’t used them yet. It’s very hard to quit.” — Martha Chavis-Bonner

“A daily challenge for a lot of residents.” — Lisa Bigelow


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TRYMAINE DUGGER

Nutrition“Nourishment and nutrition. I’ve found that canned goods are a good food supplement that can be eaten cold or hot.“ — Trymaine Dugger


SUSAN KAHN

Pictured: Cynthia Morrow MD, MPH, assistant professor of public health and preventive medicine, pediatrics and bioethics and humanities at Upstate; Tyrone Hunter, a Pioneer Homes resident and charge nurse at a local nursinghome. Dr. Morrow has been a key supporter.


Our EducationTen resident health advocates from Pioneer Homes worked with staff ofUpstate Medical University to become community health leaders who address community issues by engaging their neighbors in conversationsfor action and leadership. RHAs attended a 24-hour, 8-week training program. All of the residents who enrolled graduated from the program. The program was modelled after one at the Boston University PreventionResearch Center.


OUR EDUCATION

MODULE 1

CommunityBuilding & AdvocacyPresenters: Mozart Guerrier, MSW, Community Engagement Specialist, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Upstate Medical University

Maxine S. Thompson MSW, LCSW-R, Assistant Vice President, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Upstate Medical University

Mozart Guerrier shared information on health disparities as it relates toracial and socio-economic challenges. He also shared capacity-buildingstrategies to help support the Resident Health Advocates in their efforts toshare health information with residents. Guerrier also shared communityorganizing and relationship-building tools to maintain trustingrelationships in the community.

Tips for Community Engagement:

1. Start by Listening — It is through conversation that we identify the real problems and possible solutions.

2. Build Partnerships — It is through building partnerships with people who have the same goals that we achieve solutions that work for all children and families.

3. Remember History — Every community has a rich history that can help us understand the people, places, and opportunities and challenges, in interesting and whole-picture ways.


Mozart Guerrier planting vegetables at the Pioneer Homescommunity garden.

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MODULE 2

Health for LifePresenters: Mark Buttligieri, Director of Social Work, Upstate Medical University

Sheila Singleton-Best, Physician Assistant Program, College of Health Professions, Upstate Medical University

Resident Health Advocates learned the importance of communicating effectively with their physicians and loved ones when it comes to health-care decision-making. It is important for everyone to have a healthcareproxy in place regardless of your age or health status. A health care proxy or advanced directive will ensure that your wishes are carried out in theevent you become incapacitated due to injury or illness.

Tips

Health Care Proxy Law allows you to appoint someone you trust — for example, a family member or close friend – to make health care decisionsfor you if you lose the ability to make decisions yourself. By appointing ahealth care agent, you can make sure that health care providers follow your wishes.

Choose a Spokesperson

Choosing a health care agent who will speak for you and make decisionswhen you are unable is a very important task that each adult needs tomake, regardless of age or health care status

Discuss Your Wishes

It is important to discuss your wishes with your health care providers, particularly your primary care provider. This information will enable yourproviders to care for you in a manner that is consistent with your wishes.


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Mark Buttligieri


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MODULE 3

Asthma & SmokingCessationPresenters: Nancy Feocco BSRT, NPS, assistant professor, College of Health Professions,Upstate Medical University

Cynthia Cary Woods, director, smoking cessation program, Upstate Medical University

Asthma Nancy Feocco talked about “Asthma in the Community,” focusing on what asthma is, identifying the symptoms, and recognizingwhen medical attention and intervention is needed. In 2013, 25.9 millionpeople were living with asthma resulting in over 2 million emergency roomvisits. Feocco’s main point was to convey that people living with asthmacan live happy, healthy, physically active lives, without asthma slowing them down.

Pioneer Homes is adjacent to one of the busiest highways in OnondagaCounty. Pioneer Homes is located in one of the county’s top five zip codesfor hospitalization due to asthma. (NY Department of Health, 2010-2012SPARCS Data as of November 2013)

Smoking Cessation The objective of this module is to understand nicotineaddiction, understand the health effects of smoking, discuss cessation techniques and identify local resources to help people quit.

“Quitting tobacco takes practice. Don’t give up after one or two tries. Sometimes the right combination of medicine and counseling is all it takesto be successful. The progress of quitting is about ‘progress not perfection.’Learning what did not work in the past can be key to what might work inthe future.” — Cindy Cary Woods

RHA’S PERSPECTIVE“It’s startling to see the number of children in publichousing who have asthma.” — Lisa Bigelow

Nancy Feocco

Cynthia Cary Woods


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MODULE 4

Physical Activity& NutritionPresenters: Dan Poulsen, PT, PhD, first year medical student, class of 2018, Upstate Medical University

Kim Johnson, Joslin Diabetes Center, Upstate Medical University

Upstate Medical University healthcare professionals aimed to promotehealthier lifestyles. Some areas of focus were reducing diabetes, stress,heart disease, obesity, and improving overall health and happiness. They offered suggestions on how to create a positive activity change bywhich they gave background information regarding a 6-step behaviorchange theory called the Trans-theoretical Model. Poulsen stressed the importance of exercise and suggested creating an exercise program that required exercising a minimum 3 to 4 times per week.

The Downtown YMCA is a vital partner of the Healthy Neighbors. The Y provided gym tours, free weekly and monthly gym passes, zumbaclasses (on site), and referrals to the Diabetes Prevention Program.

Wilson Park (of the City of Syracuse Department of Parks and Recreation) is involved in the community gardening and nutrition programs and in organizing and hosting three basketball teams over the last two years at the Salvation Army’s Turn Around Jumper Tournament at LeMoyne College(sponsored by Upstate’s Office of the President, Wanda Thompson PhD) and the LIFE Program at Syracuse Housing Authority.

Dan Poulsen

RHA’S PERSPECTIVE“Obesity is rampant in publichousing. We need to learnhow to make healthierchoices.

“Oftentimes, people buy foods with preservatives be-cause of the longer shelf life.Vegetables and fruits go bad quickly.

“People are reluctant tochange. Everyone feels theywon’t be the one getting sick.If you ask them to bake thechicken instead of fry it, theyresist.” — Lisa Bigelow


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MODULE 5

Family Violence Presenters: George Kilpatrick, Men’s Outreach Coordinator, Vera House Incorporated.

Noble Jennings-Bey, coordinator, United Way Trauma Response Team

The primary aim in this module was to spread the awareness of domestic,family and sexual violence by offering important facts and dispelling common myths circling this issue. George Kilpatrick expounded on the meaning of leadership and the importance of being “empowered bystanders” in order to bring awareness and provoke change on the issue.He gave clear, concise definitions of what abuse is and pointed out that gender violence isn’t just a women’s issue. In fact, domestic violence cutsacross lines of income, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, age abilityand religion.

RHAs were taught how to recognize signs of abuse and were given information on the available resources within their community that they could reach out to if help was needed.

PRESENTER’S PERSPECTIVE“Don’t deny what you see. Don’t deny what you feel. You deserve to be in ahealthy relationship based on mutual respect and equality. If it doesn’t feelright, it isn’t right. Get the healing you deserve. It’s never too late. You canget relationship support at Vera House: 315-468-3260 (hotline) andwww.verahouse.org (website).”— George Kilpatrick

George Kilpatrick

MODULE 6

Cancer Prevention &Early DetectionPresenters: Joan O’Brien MSEd, RT(T), associate professor, Department of RadiationTherapy Program, College of Health Professions, Upstate Medical University

Elton Garvin BS, LRT(T), instructor, Department of Radiation Therapy Program, College of Health Professions, Upstate Medical University

Upstate Medical University professionals shared relevant statistics regarding the prevalence of cancer in the population citing that ONE out ofevery THREE women and ONE out of every TWO men will develop cancer.They offered suggestions for prevention and early detection includingavoiding tobacco use, limiting alcohol consumption and knowing your family history. Garvin and O’Brien stressed the importance of a collaborative partnership between doctor and patient to assist in maintaining healthy lives.

RHA’S PERSPECTIVE“Cancer has affected almost every family I have talked with. Self awarenessand proactive, progressive behavior needs to be increased.

“People think, ‘That’s not going to happen to me!’ and ‘I’ll think about cancer after the next pack of cigarettes.’” — Lisa Bigelow


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Joan O’Brien

Elton Garvin

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Men Women

All invasive malignant tumors

671.1 443.3

Oral Cavity & pharynx

22.7 9.3

Esophagus9.7 1.3

Stomach11.5 3.8

Colorectal45.8 37.7

Liver/intrahepatic bile duct

22.1 6.0

Pancreas20.7 15.6

Larynx12.8 2.2

Lung & bronchus114.4 82.3

Melanoma of the skin

13.1 8.2

Female breast112.1

Cervix uteri8.2

Men Women

Corpus uterus & NOAS

24.1

Ovary12.0

Prostate191.8

Testis6.0

Urinary bladder 42.2 10.2

Kidney/renal pelvis 25.3 13.1

Brain & other nervous system

5.8 6.6

Thyroid9.7 18.9

Hodgkin Lymphoma

4.5 1.8

Non-Hodgkin lymphomas

26.9 15.4

Myeloma5.5 6.2

Leukemias21.9 13.6

FactsBelow are the annual rates of cancer for people living in Syracuse, NY. Thenumbers indicate how many men and women per 100,000 are diagnosedwith a particular cancer in a year. (The Syracuse population is 144,669.)

Source: NYS Department of Health

Cancer is a word, not a sentenceWhat Cancer Cannot DoCancer is so limited...

It cannot cripple love.

It cannot shatter hope.

It cannot corrode faith.

It cannot destroy peace.

It cannot destroy confidence.

It cannot kill friendship.

It cannot shut out memories.

It cannot silence courage.

It cannot steal eternal life.

It cannot conquer the spirit.

-Author Unknown

Cancer Incidence & Mortality in African AmericanWomen in the United States

New cases of cancer, 2013:

27,060 breast cancer

10,980 lung & bronchus cancer

(46 percent of all cancer diagnoses are the above two types of cancer.)

Cancer Death, 2013:

6,830 lung & bronchus cancer

6,080 breast cancer

(40 percent of all cancer deathsare from the above two typesof cancer. )

Source: American Cancer Society,2013

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Sexual Health Presenter: Janice M. Agen, MN, WHCNP-C, Family Planning Program Manager, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Upstate Medical University

Janice Agen taught a two-part training on family planning, gynecology, STIsand community education. Agen emphasized the importance for women toknow their bodies and how their bodies work. The training helped RHAs define and understand the functionality of the human anatomy that is usedin sexual health and reproduction. Agen encouraged yearly pap smears forwomen and talked about the various methods of birth control available.

RHA’S PERSPECTIVE“Young teenagers are having sex and they are afraid to talk to their parents.Parents don’t want to see their children as ‘sexual beings’. A conversationneeds to take place.” — Lisa Bigelow


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Our AdvocacyAll ten Resident Health Advocates completed an 8-week training program.The graduation ceremony included a presentation of certificates by Maxine Summerhill Thompson, AVP, Upstate Medical University andWilliam Simmons, Director of Syracuse Housing Authority.

“Graduation day for the resident health advocates. We are all very proudof our accomplishments and are looking forward to going into the community!” —Lisa Bigelow


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MEDICAL SCHOOL PRESENTATION

An RHA’s View of the Doctor-Patient DynamicResident Health Advocate Lisa Bigelow gave this introductory speech at “Cultural Humility: Understanding Community-Based Practice, Research and Education,” a public health panel discussion hosted at Upstate Medical University.

“I am a resident of Pioneer Homes, just a couple of blocks away from Upstate Medical University. I am 43 years old, African American, physically disabled, female and poor.

Too many times, I’ve witnessed the poor, aged and mentally disabled marginalized with society. As human beings, most of us make predetermined assumptions about one another. Our experiences, beliefs, and value system affect how we treat others. We bring those biasesinto doctor-patient relationships. I am here to remind you that everyone has a unique story and everyone has the right to receive professional andcourteous services. Accountability to superiors is not more important thansocial responsibility to the communities where you work and serve.

I fully understand the political pressures that health care providers face inthis litigious society. They are so scared that they will be fired or sanctionedor even worse, blacklisted because they over-prescribe narcotics or have tofight with HMOs just to give their patients a fighting chance. But there hasto be a balance. Cost containment can’t be the bottom line. There has to bea balance between policy performance, protocol, and treating people, communicating with people and understanding people.


LAUREN WETTERHAHN

OUR ADVOCACY

Resident health advocate Lisa Bigelow (center) with Mabel Wilson (left) and Donna Bacchi MD, MPH (right), chair, public health and preventive medicine, Upstate Medical University

The current healthcare system has been designed to create wealth, nothealth, and technology further erodes the doctor-patient dynamic.

• We must change our attitudes and behaviors and as healthcare providers you must continuously evaluate and critique your own behavior.

• I have had to struggle with people’s cultural insensitivities. Even though my MRI vividly displays my five herniated disks, I still have to prove myself worthy of medication.

Classism, homophobia, sexism, and racism are challenges we all face on ourjourney to political correctness. But they are even more important when Ihave to put my life, health and well being in someone else’s hands.

Be Open and Be Kind.

I am also a mother, grandmother, community activist, literacy coach, resident health advocate, neighbor, and a child of God. Do not harm meansno physical or emotional harm. Critique. Self Evaluate. And be open to diverse people and circumstances.”


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MAMMOGRAM PROJECT

She MattersThe She Matters program is raising awareness for breast cancer and increasing the rate of mammography screenings among the 419 AfricanAmerican women living in Pioneer Homes. Thanks to personal connections,the program is expanding into the greater Syracuse community. Funding isprovided by the Susan G. Kohman Foundation.

Upstate’s Linda Veit, director of She Matters, says the program is providingwomen with education, encouragement, and support and has been a huge accomplishment.

“Most women of color don’t think that they need mammograms. So, it’s a very important program because it helps the African Americanwomen to be more aware of their health.” — Martha Chavis-Bonner.

“Half of the women in the program were not health screening compliantbefore meeting the She Matters team, which proves we are making a difference!” — Mozart Guerrier

Facts:African American women are 41 percent more likely to die from breast cancer.As of the date of publication–•Close to 200 women enrolled in She Matters•50 mammograms completed

UPSTATE MEDICAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Resident health advocate Martha Chavis-Bonner helps herneighbor, Edward Moody, sign uphis wife for a mammogram at the women’s breast imaging center at the Upstate SpecialtyServices Center.

SUSAN KEETER


OUR ADVOCACY

PEER SUPPORT

Sisters Serving SistersSisters Serving Sisters, a group founded by the Syracuse Housing Authorityand Pioneer Homes Tenant Association and supported by the HealthyNeighbors Partnership. Sisters Serving Sisters exists to engage, inspire, andempower women in Pioneer Homes through a peer support program.

Fact:The rate of breast cancer forwomen living in Syracuse, NYis 112.1 women per 100,000diagnosed in a year. (The Syracuse population is144,669, which means thatapproximately 162 Syracusewomen are diagnosed withbreast cancer each year.)

Source: NYS Department ofHealth

AMPARO COLON

New cases of invasive breast cancer per 100,000 women in the U.S.

123.3 Non-Hispanic White

118.0 African American

93.0 Hispanic/Latina

89.1 American Indian/ Alaska Native

85.9 Asian American/ Pacific Islander

Death (mortality) from invasivebreast cancer per 100,000 womenin the U.S.

31.6 African American

22.4 Non-Hispanic White

16.6 American Indian/ Alaska Native

14.9 Hispanic/Latina

11.9 Asian American/Pacific Islander

FACTS: Breast Cancer Incidence & Mortality In U.S. Women

Source: American Cancer Society, 2005-2009

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BY MOZART GUERRIER

For the person who said:Cities are dirty and dangerous. I would never live there.

Friend, you must know that between concrete, buildings, and busy peoplenear the bakery and even in the bars there lives more metal heart than cold steel.That we don’t live to work, but work to live here.That cars that rush down the boulevard are more orchestra than traffic jam. That what you call a fight — is just us trying to figure things out.

You might not live here, but faith lives here:Whether People’s AME or the Buddhist Temple on Park Street.or the Ramadan I witness — there is a hunger for spirit here.

You gotta see the family that lives here:Come with me to Salina St. —and we’ll sit at the kitchen table of grandmotherswho cook for three generations and still wear lipstick on Friday nights.

Be a fly on the wall when Marcus – who knowsthe stank belly of prison prays “I love you”and redemption can heal the distance of timeto a son who wants to be just like him. Watch as these men teach ushow the hope business works.

Don’t go to the factories that left and tell me that them leaving was the end of us.As if the jobs they took, could steal our purpose. Unless you visit the empty lots —that we’ve turned to gardens that grow and give. Unless you’ve sat in a meeting of common people who are building maps to a truth that we crave.

Until you’ve tasted what mom and pop shops create:and the culture we are creating ourselves.How the poem is not on paper —but Salsa and stories of the Westside —learning that Latino is more than one country.Love more than one color or kind. Please say yes – and yes againto the teachers who imagine with our children –they are answered prayers.


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City Love

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Know that Southside’s history lives and will always overcome.Hear the languages and laughter that spills intostreets of the Northside —And still, you will know nothing of the deep winterswe’ve had and the fires we built inside to survive them.

And yes, the broken live here, too. I‘ve stood in burning buildingscalled families and held the hand of child with scars so thick you can trace it.Listened — as girls who are forced to be womenwhisper of hurt, vomit, and blood on bathroom floors

And even after, we speak — and there are no strangers in the room as we shed the shame and hold each other. And we look each other in the eyeand say come closer.

Even after — this city holds it all;the bloodshot and the shot up and the blessed —the light that lifts us and the hands that hold usthere are no mistakes — only those who surviveand make and we make it

Cuz don’t you break?Aren’t there secrets in your basementthat you leave you tear soaked and aching?News that make your hands shake and your voice tremble.Knowing that you are safe here — no matter who you areor where you call home is how we survive together.

And — we live here because — we love here.Knowing that we don’t have the answers —but believing that we have the heart to find them.

We are Final Four — coming from behind making the last shotready to work and make ten more shotsfor the promises we madeand the ones we still have to keep.

We shed ourselves.

We stopped believing in fantasies a long time ago.These are dreams + plans with a deadline. This city is an open heart with salt in the wound — but it keeps on beating – a lifeline.This is not a struggle — it is our story;and we are making it — together.


OUR ADVOCACY

Fact:34.6 percent of people living in thecity of Syracuse, NY,live below thepoverty level.

Source: US Census, 2009-2013

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KENNETH BOYD

Anniversary CelebrationIn April, Syracuse Housing Authority held a gala in honor of the 75th anniversary of its founding. It was an opportunity for residents and staff of Pioneer Homes and the other 11 properties of Syracuse Housing to celebrate, and mingle with staff of Upstate Medical University who joined in the celebration.


OUR CELEBRATION


OUR CELEBRATION

Post-Standard photographer Michael Greenlar uses a smart phone to review photographs taken by MarthaChavis-Bonner, a resident health advocate at Pioneer Homes.

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Our Photographers & Resident Health Advocates“He’s very attentive and always helpful in teaching and mentoring. A stand up guy.” — Lisa Bigelow

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OUR PHOTOGRAPHERS

TRYMAINE DUGGER


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Lisa Bigelow, 43, is the mother of three and grandmother of four. (Her youngest son, Joe, appears on page 14. ) She is a graduate of Kean University, where she studied sociology andhuman resources. Lisa was born in New Jersey and moved to Syracuse nearly five years ago so that Joe could be closer to his father. She describes her Syracuse neighborhood as “caring andcommunity-focused.” Lisa worked with the Say Yes to Educationprogram and currently volunteers to read with first- and second-graders at Dr. King school.

Martha Chavis-Bonner, 51, is a wife, mother of five, and grandmother of 16. Born in Syracuse, Martha grew up in publichousing and earned her GED at age 49. She describes her marriageas one of “unconditional love” and describes herself as a lovingChristian woman who believes in the Lord. She is a member ofBethany Baptist Church and looks forward to going to college. A mother of adult sons and daughters, Martha’s health advocacy isdirect and personal. She says, “I always leave a bowl of condomsout in my apartment.”

Trymaine Dugger, 38, is a father and grandfather. He has severaljobs, including working as a licensed security guard. He was born inSyracuse, and attended elementary school in Syracuse (SeymourSchool) and middle and high school in Flint, Michigan. He has twochildren in Cortland, and one in Syracuse. Trymaine learned aboutthe resident health advocate program from a flier posted on thedoor of his apartment building. He took advantage of opportunity,with the thought that it may start him on the path of another career. Trymaine likes this photography project because it hasgiven him the “freedom to express himself.” He has a good rapportwith adults and children, and is able to handle a variety of situations, including serving as a “violence interrupter.”

Photographers & Resident Health Advocates


OUR PHOTOGRAPHERS

DOMINIQUE FELDER

MARY HARRIS


YVETTE NOBLE

Lawrence Diamond-Walls, 55, is a Marine, husband, grandfather,and father of four children and five stepchildren. Originally fromSuffolk County, Long Island, Lawrence moved to Syracuse — afterworking six months on the railroad in Dallas, Texas — to care for his mother during the final year of her life. Lawrence volunteeredto become a resident health advocate and community board member.

Dominique Felder, 28, believes Christ helps her through life’s obstacles. By age 18, she had lost both her parents. She and herthree sisters were cared for by her grandmother and made itthrough high school and into college. Dominique has talents: she sings, dances, raps, designs clothes; is good at cosmetology, interior design, photography; and writes music and poetry. Sheonce performed for Malcolm X’s daughter, Ilyasha Shabazz, at Syracuse University. A graduate of Corcoran High School, she is currently studying business administration on-line, with the goal of studying ministry.

Mary Harris was born in Vero Beach, Florida. She moved to Syracuse 18 years ago to be with her mother. Mary is a foster parent to Shakeem, 11. She likes to read, play basketball and watchmovies with her foster children. Mary became a Resident HealthAdvocate (RHA) because she likes to help people. The RHA program has enabled Mary to build relationships with other residents of Pioneer Homes. She aspires to own her own businessand to be an excellent role model to her foster children.

Yvette Noble was born in New York City. She came to Syracuse in1997 to “start her life over.” She has eight children and two grandchildren. In her spare time, Yvette likes to write poetry andperforms spoken word at various locations within the Syracusecommunity. Yvette became a Resident Health Advocate becauseshe likes helping people. The program was particularly helpful because it helped her cope with her mother’s passing by learningabout diseases and prevention practices. Yvette returned to schoolto be a positive role model for her children. She volunteers to goon trips with the Wilson Park Center.

The resident health advocates attended several photography classes coordinated by Upstate’s Mozart Guerrier and led by Post Standard photographer Michael Greenlar, who said: “They got some good photographs. The residents are best able to get these photos because they have greater access to their subjects.”

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Resident Health Advocate TimelineUpstate faculty member Joan O’Brien and a student create the first Upstate-Syracuse Housing Authority Initiative called SHAREi (2006-08)

Upstate Leadership Academy team earns sponsorship of Leadership Council and support of the University President and Donna Bacchi, MD, MPH, chair of Public health and Preventive Medicine, as executive sponsors.Leadership Academy recommends a lay health workers model (Fall 2011).

Upstate’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion begins appointment of employee to coordinate Pioneer Homes Partnership (October 2012)

Upstate’s Department of Marketing and University Communications names the partnership, Healthy Neighbors and creates the graphic. (Feb. 2013)

Office of Diversity and Inclusion—after community health worker study—recommends Boston University Prevention Research Health and Housing program as the model that best fits Upstate-Pioneer Homes partnership (March 2013)

Boston University and Boston Housing Authority share Resident Health Advocate curriculum and toolkit andaccept role as technical experts (April 2013)

Based on the feedback of Dr. Margaret Formica, Mozart Guerrier conducts a Resident Health Advocate Programdemand survey (98% of respondents want program/over 100 residents want to take on a leadership role incommunity) (July 2014)

Healthy Neighbors Partnership Advisory Group recruits and selects 10 resident health advocates (August 2014)

13 subject matter experts are recruited to teach an 8-week curriculum adopted from Boston University Healthand Housing Prevention Research Center (September-November 2014 – led by Upstate’s Office of Diversityand Inclusion)

Five members of Healthy Neighbors Partnership are appointed as members of the Health and Housing Consortium which includes multiple universities, government agencies, and community based organizationsfocused on Health and Housing (San Francisco State University, Harvard University, Tufts, DC Public HousingAuthority, HUD)

Resident Health Advocates (RHAs) go on a 3-month internship focused on Women’s Health (Sisters Serving Sisters), Community Gardening, and Community Organizing (led by LIFE program at SHA)

RHAs assist and support 700-person Syracuse Housing Authority Gala

Increased number of residents at Tenant Association

Increased attendance of diverse populations at Upstate’s Strong Women, Strong Heart health fair.

Resident Health Advocates awarded 50K grant to increase mammography rates and address health disparity inbreast cancer facing African American women (February 2014)


PROGRAM IMPACT

Program Impact Facts:� 100 percent graduation from Resident Health

Advocates (RHA) program by ten public housing residents

� 4 community projects sustained and attendance doubled by RHA team

� 500 Hours of community building by residents for residents

� Close to 60 percent participation in at least one Healthy Neighbors Program by Pioneer Homesresidents

� Healthy Neighbors Partnership (Upstate Medical University and Syracuse Housing Authority) invited to both state and national conferences to share the work.

� Over 30 local and national community partners.


CONTRIBUTORS

Other Contributors

Participants from the following organizations helped make this project possible.

Tenants Association, Pioneer Homes

Board of Commissioners, Syracuse Housing Authority

LIFE Program, Syracuse Housing Authority

Syracuse Housing Authority

Department of Marketing and University Communications, Upstate Medical University

Leadership Academy, Upstate Medical University

Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Upstate Medical University

Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Upstate Medical University

Family Resource Center, Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital and the Health Sciences Library

Sisters Serving Sisters

Upstate Cancer Center

Upstate Foundation

Susan G. Komen

Wilson Park, Syracuse Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs

Boston University Prevention Research Center

andMichael Greenlar, Syracuse Media Group


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