Publications by authors named "Kirk D Smith"
The Impact of Community Engagement in the Design and Implementation of the Flint Registry.
Prog Community Health Partnersh
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- The Flint water crisis resulted from a combination of infrastructure failures and neglect of the community, leading to serious health issues and emotional trauma for residents.
- The Flint Registry (FR) was established to promote long-term health monitoring and connect residents to health services through community partnership strategies.
- The study found that community engagement strategies were effective, with over half of participants recruited through direct outreach; these strategies helped underrepresented groups feel more involved in public health initiatives.