Community Connections
What is it?Established in 1995 in collaboration with the Diocese of Lafayette and Our Lady of Lourdes, the St. Bernadette Clinic provides non-emergency, acute medical services to the homeless and the poor at no charge, including limited screening for early detection of cancer and limited dental…
What is it?For 20 years, the Cheshire Coalition for Tobacco-Free Communities has worked to comprehensively address the burden of tobacco through youth prevention, cessation treatment, environmental change and policy advocacy. The coalition, composed of school officials, students, law enforcement,…
What is it?The McHenry County Crisis Program has been a service of Centegra Health System for more than 20 years. It serves as the point of access for all behavioral health emergencies in McHenry County. The program consists of three components: a 24/7 crisis line, a 24/7 mobile response unit (…
What is it?In 2014, Atlantic Health System launched Healthy Communities, an initiative dedicated to improving health equity through culturally specific health services and community-based care coordination. The initiative also makes it easier for communities to lead healthy lifestyles by investing…
What is it?Ashley Medical Center uses sophisticated Tele-Health technology to serve its remote community in several ways. Technology is used for E-Emergency, providing instant consultations; Virtual Pharmacy Services; and the Tele-Health Network, in conjunction with CHI-St. Alexius and Archway,…
What is it?The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) provides a child-friendly environment where families can go in cases of suspected abuse. The CAC is capable of performing a forensic interview by trained personnel, while law enforcement, district attorneys and other pertinent parties can view from a…
What is it?Health and Wellness Services offers programs that help patients manage and decrease their stress, especially following a heart attack or other major disease event. Patients exercise and are monitored by staff, and many participate in free educational forums, classes and support groups…
What is it?This worksite wellness program was developed to empower individuals to take ownership and responsibility for improving their health. The program works with local business/industry and communities to create a culture of wellness in the workplace to set individuals on a path to success.…
What is it?The February heart-themed series of events held throughout the community is intended to raise awareness about heart disease. Events include Day of Dance at the local mall, cardiovascular risk screenings, CPR basic training, a support group for women with heart disease or risk factors, a…
What is it?Through a collaboration between the hospital’s parent system and Meals on Wheels of Bennington County, the program assists seniors at risk of poor nutrition by providing improved access to healthy food. After a hospital stay or office visit, doctors give participants coupons for 10 free…