Community Connections
What is it?In October 2013, the West Virginia University (WVU) Healthcare Expo brought an array of free and inexpensive screenings and 52 health-related exhibitors to the Morgantown Mall. Screenings and assessments included blood pressure, body fat, body mass index, bone density, carotid artery,…
What is it?The Porter Hospital board approved a plan to relocate and expand the hospital’s primary care practice in Bristol into the new “Bristol Works!” redevelopment complex. In August 2012, Porter completed the relocation and began welcoming new physicians. The new office has more exam rooms and…
What is it?Project LEAN (Learning with Energy from Activity and Nutrition) is a city-wide collaborative between Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk Health Department, Jefferson Elementary School and Pepperidge Farm Corporation. The project aims to halt rising obesity among the community’s underserved…
What is it?The new telehealth program at Essentia Health-Fargo links emergency medicine specialists in Fargo to caregivers and patients at two Essentia Health rural hospitals in Minnesota. The rural emergency departments (EDs) have a rolling cart with a video monitor and camera that can be wheeled…
What is it?For the last 16 years, North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) has hosted the annual Live Well Health Fair. During this event, NMMC and other community organizations partner to offer free seasonal flu shots and free health screenings for anxiety, blood pressure, glaucoma, depression,…
What is it?Code Med, an annual health fair, provides a day of healthy learning and fun for the entire family. Breast exams, skin exams and the Georgia Child Identification Program (GACHIP) are highlights of the event. Through GACHIP, a photo, fingerprinting, short video interview and DNA sample (…
What is it?Formed in 1992, the program is a coalition led by Cook Children’s Community Health Outreach department and is a nationally recognized community partnership dedicated to preventing unintentional childhood injury. Who is it for?Children in Tarrant County.
What is it?Healthways is William Newton Hospital’s educational outreach program, founded in 1982 to promote a healthy lifestyle and personal awareness of health risks. The program offers the following services to the community at low or no cost: fitness classes, coronary risk profiles, corporate…
What is it?The Men’s Health Initiative is a broad-based collaborative that uses clinical and psychosocial programming to improve the health status of men. Partnerships involve faith-based organizations, civic clubs, city and county governments, local schools and universities, service and health…
What is it?Cedars-Sinai’s Healthy Habits program partners with schools and community organizations year-round to teach good habits early in life and help families adopt healthier lifestyles. Cedars-Sinai health educators present 10-week workshops on nutrition and fitness in second-grade classrooms…