IUSM NW Grant Application

This grant application seeks $102,710 in Health First Indiana funds to support community‑based chronic disease prevention, school health liaison activities, and linkage to clinical care in Lake County. The applicant will deliver adult and youth health‑education presentations, optional health screenings, and referrals to services, with semi‑annual reporting requirements. The project includes purchasing medical screening equipment and providing participant incentives. • Core services: Chronic disease prevention (C), School health liaison (G), Access & linkage to clinical care (H). • Deliverables: Number of presentations, screening counts (BP, glucose, BIA, hand‑grip, PHQ‑9), referrals made, educational materials distributed, and research dissemination. • Funding schedule: Five payments spanning July 2024 to December 2025, totaling $102,710.