Community Connections
What is it?This free program offers individuals with disabilities who were born with or have suffered a permanent physical injury a sense of community, helping them live their lives to the fullest. PossAbilities helps the disabled through advocacy, mentoring, peer support, resources and more than…
What is it?Through the Healing Arts program, Renown Health partners with local art agencies, the University School of Medicine and area school districts to showcase original artwork from local and regional artists, offer two healing garden spaces (one dedicated specifically to children’s needs),…
What is it?The clinic helps teens and young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) make the leap from St. Jude to adult-care facilities of their choice. Using curriculum developed by the St. Jude Hematology Department, the transition team prepares patients by addressing peer relationships, nutrition…
What is it?To help people better document their medications in case of a medical emergency, Beebe Healthcare in 1999 began distributing File of Life packets. These free, red plastic, magnetized packets contain a person’s personal medical information and are kept on the refrigerator for paramedics…
What is it?Composed of judges, hospital staff, law enforcement, social service agencies, business owners, recovery centers and community members, including recovering addicts and their family members, the task force offers providers professional trainings about the state database that helps…
What is it?Garden on the Go is Indiana University (IU) Health’s year-round mobile produce delivery program. It is designed to improve access to affordable, fresh produce in under-resourced communities that would not have easy access otherwise. IU Health works with 20 community partners to host…
What is it?Initially funded by Chevron, Garden Park Medical Center’s Excel by 5 is an innovative community awareness program that asks communities across Mississippi to study how well they support children under five and their families. The program identifies gaps in community resources, encourages…
What is it?Facilitated by a Prairie Lakes pastoral care representative and social worker, the one-day Grief Healing Retreat encourages participants to share feelings, questions and concerns as they work through the normal grief process. This non-denominational retreat is offered at no cost and…
What is it?The Random Act of Community campaign supports local small businesses and strengthens the sense of community in Missoula. Community Medical Center (CMC) pays for 100 to 150 small items such as an ice cream or coffee for area residents on any given day unannounced. Local businesses are…
What is it?The Roanoke Adolescent Health Partnership was established in 1992 by Carilion Clinic and its community partners to improve access to health care for children, provide pregnancy-prevention education and confidential services for teens and to reduce the rate of teen pregnancy. In January…