The model of care in community health where individuals and groups have a shared purpose of improving community health is called:
a. community initiatives.
b. community coalitions.
c. solution-focused.
d. outreach program.
b
Various approaches are emerging to address commu
nity health, such as integrated health, community initiatives,
coalitions, managed care, case management and outreach
programs. Community coalitions involve individuals and
groups having a shared purpose of improving community
health.
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