137 Community Grand Rounds (CGR): A Community and University Partnership on Chicagos South Side Addressing Social Determinants of Health through Health Education

Abstract

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: University faculty partner with Community Consultants (CC) to: 1) identify health concerns of Chicagos South Side residents, 2) provide information regarding resources that address community health concerns, and 3) disseminate the model across the Institute for Translational Medicines (ITM) institutional partners. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: CCs met twice monthly with University faculty and staff to identify CGR topics, delivery format, and audience development strategies. Faculty from the University of Chicago and community experts presented on identified health topics. Traditionally held in a community setting, CGR moved to a virtual format due to the pandemic. Recent topics covered included issues around the impact of COVID-19 on African American and LatinX communities and vaccine hesitancy. Audience members were surveyed at the end of each session and provides information on the quality and impact of the content. Twice during the season, partners debriefed on the effectiveness of the partnership and program. A plan was developed to deploy CGR across the ITM partners. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Since 2010, there have been 63 CGRs, and over 5370 attendees. To date, 95% of audience members report that the content of CGR is of value and would recommend it to others. Audience members surveyed report knowledge gains about the topics presented, satisfaction with venues and speakers, and support the continuation of the series. Despite having to move to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic, audience members continue to attend CGR and rate the program as valuable and something that they would recommend to others. CCs report commitment to the partnership and CGR. CGR served as a connector for audience members to COVID-19 resources such as grief support groups and financial assistance. Loyola University, an ITM partner, implemented the CGR model, with more planning to do the same. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: CGR is effective at providing health information in a community setting. CGRs success is due to the commitment of its partners and its ability to respond to community needs. During the pandemic, attendance at each virtual CGR remained steady and audience feedback remained positive. CGR continues to serve as a connector to valuable resources.