Community Connections
What is it?The Morgridge Academy is a free day school on the National Jewish Health (NJH) Campus. Students learn to manage their diseases and succeed academically, ideally returning to their neighborhood schools within three to four years. Students are placed in small classrooms staffed with…
What is it?St. Vincent’s SWIM Across the Sound, now in its 26th year, provides cancer education, screening and support services ranging from prevention to survivorship programs. The SWIM also offers a significant safety net by providing financial assistance to cancer patients and their families. It…
What is it?St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital was instrumental in founding the Crooked Creek Community Development Corporation (CDC), whose mission is to improve housing, public infrastructure and commercial areas in this Northwest Indianapolis community. St. Vincent continues to play a key role in…
What is it?Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) is bringing the latest information in pertinent health and wellness topics to the community through its new Lunch & Learn Program. These free presentations are held at noon on the third Thursday of every month. Each program lasts…
What is it?Family T.I.E.S. (Therapeutic Intervention to Empower and Strengthen) offers in-home prevention and intervention services to families in need of counseling and support. The program helps adults and caregivers develop effective parenting skills during stressful or at-risk periods through…
What is it?The Nutrition Center promotes community health through organizing, advocacy and education. Programs include emergency food distribution (St. Mary’s Food Pantry); hands-on cooking and nutrition education for all ages; community gardens for low-income families (Lots to Gardens); garden…
What is it?SRSLY (text language for “seriously”) is a community-based youth substance-abuse prevention coalition led by Chelsea Community Hospital. The initiative implements multiple strategies across multiple sectors to address multiple causes to the problem of substance abuse. What makes SRSLY…
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In 2007, Cheyenne Regional lent its name, planning/advocacy staff, and financial resources to partner with United Way of Laramie County and the Laramie County Community Partnership to develop and launch the 2-1-1 call system in seven southeastern counties of Wyoming. Today, from any…
What is it?Since 2003, Lovelace Westside Hospital has showcased almost 40 diverse pieces of art from local artists. The Rio Rancho Art Association has regular shows at the hospital. Selections, which cross a variety of media and styles, are changed every two months. Up to 38 new pieces are…
What is it?Staff members at Lourdes Counseling Center identify people in jail who need follow-up mental health services after they are released. Each week the team works within the county jails, which hold more than 1,000 inmates. The Lourdes team overcomes any fears and stigma of working with this…