Community Connections
What is it?Launched in 2011, the Holy Cross Hospital Partners in Breast Health program provides free outreach education, clinical breast exams, screening mammograms and diagnostic procedures to lower-income and minority women 40 and older who lack access to health care services. The program also…
What is it?In 2011, Health First identified a need with low-income Brevard County residents without dental insurance. Because demand was far exceeding the availability of free or low-cost dental services, these residents routinely went to Health First’s emergency department (ED) presenting with…
What is it?Saint Francis offers free health-screening opportunities for lung, breast and skin cancers, heart disease, stroke and more throughout the year and annually. Lung cancer screenings are available to individuals who have smoked in the past or who currently smoke. Computed tomography…
What is it?The United States Paralympics Committee, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, has designated Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children as a Paralympic Sport Club. With this designation, Nemours joins a community-based club network in 48 states and D.C. offering competitive…
What is it?An extension of the Outreach Mobile Coach Program, the Street Medicine team serves individuals in homeless camps by providing them with free, on-site medical care and resources. The team offers extensive case management services, helping homeless persons overcome barriers to obtaining…
What is it?In 2012, Mount Desert Island Hospital partnered with nonprofit organizations in three counties to launch the Coastal Care Team (CCT). The team works closely with patient-centered medical home practices to identify complex, high-need patients who may benefit from additional services.…
What is it?The Art for the Soul program enhances the hospital experience for patients, staff and visitors. Bonner General is considered to have the largest collection of fine art in North Idaho. Sandpoint has a very active artist community, so the collection concentrates on local art. The hospital…
What is it?St. Anthony Summit Medical Center has been the lead agency of the Summit County Injury Prevention Network (SCIPN), which promotes occupant protection within the Central Mountains Region. SCIPN launched an eight-week teen seat belt challenge and promoted the campaign to local high schools…
What is it?Since 2003, the Differing Abilities Disability Awareness Program has helped children develop mutual respect for people with disabilities by fostering a greater understanding of the challenges faced by people with disabilities, and creating a more inclusive environment. The program…
What is it?In 2012, the Rutland Community Health Team started an Advance Directive (AD) Explainer program that uses trained hospital volunteers to facilitate the completion and filing of ADs for healthy adults. Program volunteers navigate the process, explain the forms, help clients express their…