Influencing behaviors, working closely with the public
At the Pasteur Institute in Lille, health prevention education aims to to sustainably improve the health of populationsby supporting behavioral changes in a concrete and appropriate way.
We act with the public, relying on trained and equipped field liaisonsand on the scientific and operational expertise of our teams.
Actions to support the people they serve
Our health prevention education initiatives are primarily aimed at accompanied audiencesregardless of their age, situation or level of health knowledge:
- Children and teenagers,
- Adults and seniors,
- Caregivers and those being cared for,
- Vulnerable populations, far removed from the healthcare system or exposed to specific risks.
Our aim is to make prevention accessible, understandable and applicabletaking into account the realities of life, the obstacles and the levers specific to each audience.
Taking action through local relays and ambassadors
While some actions are carried out directly by our teams, our role is primarily to support those who work with the public on a daily basis.
We work closely with:
- healthcare professionals,
- social workers,
- educators and trainers,
- health ambassadors, community liaisons,
- elected officials and local stakeholders (CCAS, local authorities)
- ...
- schools and educational institutions,
- associations (social centers, local missions, charitable associations – Restos du Cœur…),
- public institutions,
- professional federations and networks
- ...
We support these relays, strengthen their skills and provide them with operational teaching tools, so that they may to relay and raise awareness among the public in a sustainable way towards changes in behavior that are conducive to health.
Public health and health education: recognized expertise
Thanks to its expertise and experience, the Health Prevention Education department of the Pasteur Institute of Lille is recognized as a “public health support operator” by the Regional Health Agency (ARS).
This recognition relates in particular to:
- la nutrition (physical activity, diet…)
- la inactivity
- la overall health (stress management, etc.)
The teams primarily intervene in the Hauts-de-Franceand also to National level for certain structuring projects (Nutrissimo Santé (application), Nutrissimo Junior…
How do our actions unfold?
Our health prevention education initiatives are part of structured approachesbuilt with stakeholders on the ground.
They are based on a rigorous methodology:
- shared diagnosis needs,
- steering and coordination shares,
- impact assessment,
- Continuous adjustment of the devices.
This approach guarantees actions consistent, useful and adapted to the public.
To train, equip and support field actors
The professionals at the Pasteur Institute of Lille design and lead educational support sessions on the topics of health prevention, aimed at:
- professionals
- health relays and ambassadors,
- institutional and associative actors.
These training programs aim to:
- strengthen the scientific knowledge,
- develop operational skills,
- to promote the adoption of prevention methods and tools.
All these actions help to support future project leaders in health prevention.
Educational tools and formats for all target audiences
Regardless of the audience or context, we mobilize a wide range of educational tools and formats, in order to promote the understanding and acceptance of prevention messages:
- Serious Games and fun tools,
- Board games: Nutrissimo Junior/Senior,
- mobile/tablet/pc application Nutrissimo Health
- short and dynamic formats (flash training),
- participatory workshops,
- webinars and conferences,
- videos, podcasts and articles,
- printed or digital educational tools,
- documentary and bibliographic resources,
- scientific and technical monitoring.
These tools are designed to be easy to use via relays (after having received educational support), adaptable to different audiences and based on robust scientific data.
Actions led by those who are working on the ground
Because health prevention education is built with those working on the ground, we give a voice to professionals, relays and partners committed to our side.
From the video testimonialsThey share:
- their role in the actions undertaken,
- the concrete impact on the people being supported,
- the benefits of support based on science and the reality on the ground.
Businesses: prevention measures designed and evaluated
The Pasteur Institute of Lille also supports the BUSINESSES in the deployment of health prevention education initiatives among their employees.
Our interventions are part of a structured approach, designed in advance with the organizations, incorporating:
- a shared diagnosis,
- the co-construction of actions,
- their gradual deployment,
- and assessment of their impact, in connection with the research in prevention.
An approach linked to action research
Our health prevention education initiatives can be part of action research approaches, allowing:
- to evaluate the devices under real-world conditions,
- to improve practices,
- to produce data useful to public health.
This connection between fieldwork, training and research is at the heart of the DNA of the Pasteur Institute of Lille.
Our Team
GUIOT Eric
Head of the Expertise, Health Education and Training Department
MEIGNOTTE Olivier
Public Health Engineer (Project Manager in Nutrition/Adapted Physical Activity for Health/Project Methodology)
TRICART Léa
Public Health Engineer (Project Manager in Nutrition/Food/Health Project Methodology)
SOUPPEZ Aurélien
Nutrition Project Manager (Physical Activity/Adapted Health/Project Methodology)
SPYCHALA Simon
Medical-Sports Educator (Adapted Physical Activity for Health)
