Improve health literacy

• Facts Not Fear ICT aimed to improve health literacy among adult men and women, 18 years of age or older, within priority populations in Wichita. The primary priority populations that Facts Not Fear ICT served were Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American, Asian and American Indian and Alaska Native. These racial and ethnic groups were at the highest risk for health disparities and low health literacy.
• Results to come

Incorporate priority populations

• Facts Not Fear ICT aimed to incorporate priority populations into the development, implementation, and evaluation of project efforts.
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Empower health care providers

• Facts Not Fear ICT aimed to empower health care providers to effectively communicate with patients, check their understanding and involve patients in decision-making.
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Increase access to COVID-19 testing and vaccine resources

• Facts Not Fear ICT aimed to increase access to COVID-19 testing and vaccination resources in priority populations in Wichita.
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Testimonials

• • “I learned about sites where someone can seek help.”
  • “It (the session) served as a great reminder of ways to manage my mental health.”
  • “[Very satisfied] because I didn’t know that there are so many organizations that can help you.” 

Contact Us

Department of Population Health
KU School of Medicine-Wichita
1010 N. Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214
316-293-2627