Other Program Locations

United States

Established: 2003
Workshops: 2
Follow-up Workshops: 6
Projects: 84

PSBH Workshops: 2
PSBH Follow-up Workshops: 6
PSBH Workshop Participants: 84
PSBH Projects: 84

Contact Information:
Regional Program Director – PSBH
Marsha Johnson-Copeland
Tel: (212) 750-5075
Fax: (212) 371-2776; (212) 755-6428
Email: mcopeland@dhfglobal.org

Clarksdale, Mississippi is a small, rural town located in the area of the United States known as the Delta. Famous for having the distinction of being acknowledged as the birthplace of a style of music known as the blues, Clarksdale was also an economic hub of the south during a period of America's history when the cultivation of cotton was at its peak.

With a population of just over 20,000, Clarksdale is the most populous town in Coahoma County. The population is 69% African-American, 30% Caucasian, and 65% Latino. Significant problems include extreme poverty and unemployment rates, the highest stroke death rates for both blacks and whites in the U.S., and the highest obesity rates in the U.S. (29.5%). Even with all these and other health and social issues, evidence of this community's resiliency can be seen through the wide range of projects and multi-sectoral partnerships that developed through this initiative.

Several important partnerships with Delta State University, LaBonheur Children's Hospital, Rock River Foundation, and the Winokur Family Foundation have been formed and have been critical to the success of the Clarksdale program.

Country: United States
State: Mississippi
City: Clarksdale

Health and Social Areas Addressed:

Communicable/Infectious Diseases:
Gastrointestinal Diseases
HIV/AIDS
Malaria
Parasitic Diseases
Sexually Transmitted
Diseases (STDs/STIs)
Skin Diseases
Tuberculosis
Other Communicable Diseases
Demographic Groups:
Adolescents/Teen Health
Children's Health
Elder Health
Men's Health
Women's Health
Economic Issues:
Employment/Job
Skills/Training
Income Generation
Occupational Health/Work Safety
Resources (human, equipment, funding)
Transportation (V- Economic)
Other Economic Issues
Environmental Health:
Air Pollution
Animal/Insect/Pest Control
Waste Management
Water Supply/Quality
Other Environmental Issues
Health Care & Policy Issues:
Access to Health Facilities/Services
Aging/Elder Care
Bioethics
Children's Health/Child Care
Clinics/Clinic Administration
Curative Medicine/Surgery
Health Care Workers
Health Equality/Inequality
Health Promotion/Lifestyles
Hospitals/Hospital Administration
Injury/Trauma/Safety
Nurses (including students)
Physicians (including students)
&Other Health Care & Policy Issues
Health Promotion/Lifestyles:
Dental/Oral Health
Diet/Exercise/Fitness
Hygiene
Nutrition/Malnutrition
Obesity
Smoking
Substance Abuse
Vaccination
Vitamin Intake
Other Health Promotion/Lifestyle Issues
Mental Health:
Psychological/Psychiatric Disorders
Stress
Thought, Mood & Behavior Disorders
Other Mental Health Issues
Noncommunicable Diseases:
Allergies
Cancer
Cardiovascular Disorders
Diabetes
Endocrine Disorders
Foot Disorders/Foot Care
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Genitourinary Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Skin Disorders
Other Noncommunicable Diseases
Nutrition:
Dietary Habits
Food Safety
Health Promotion/Lifestyles
Obesity
Other Nutrition Issues
Sensory Function:
Hearing
Nasal Function
Vision
Other Sensory Function Issues
Social Issues/Services:
Community Organization
Crime
Cultural Beliefs/Perceptions
Domestic Abuse/Violence
Education/Skill Building
Family Structure/Function
Interpersonal Relationships
Politics
Quality of Life Issues
Religious Beliefs/Customs
Other Social Issues
Women's Health/Reproductive Health:
Family Planning
Teenage Pregnancy
Prenatal/Postnatal Care
Other Reproductive Health Issues