Proving Community-Led Wellness Works
We’re not just serving families — we’re building the evidence base that transforms how community health is delivered nationally.
The Study
Partnership: UC Berkeley School of Public Health / UCSF – pending confirmation
Design: Pragmatic randomized controlled trial measuring health outcomes from community health worker interventions in Oakland’s most underserved neighborhoods
Timeline: 18 months baseline through 12-month follow-up
Sample Size: 200 families across East and West Oakland
What We’re Measuring
Primary Outcomes
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Blood pressure (systolic/diastolic)
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Blood glucose levels
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BMI and waist circumference
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Food security status (validated assessment)
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Healthcare access and utilization
Secondary Outcomes
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Reduction in emergency department visits
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Medication adherence
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Health literacy scores
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Community connectedness
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Economic outcomes (employment, income stability)
Data Collection Points
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Baseline (Enrollment)
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3 Months
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6 Months
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12 Months
Why This Matters
For Oakland:
Proves which interventions work — allowing us to scale community-based wellness programs locally.
For California:
Builds evidence to support Medicaid reimbursement for community health worker (CHW) services.
For the Nation:
Demonstrates that community-led mobile wellness infrastructure is both cost-effective and clinically impactful.
Published Results
Findings will be shared through:
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Peer-reviewed journal articles
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Policy briefs
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Public replication toolkits
Preliminary Findings
This section will be updated as data is collected and analyzed.
Research Partners
Want to Learn More?
📧 For Research Partnerships: research@handsforlifelm.org