Community Connections
What is it?To improve the standard of care for athletes suffering concussions, the Sports Medicine Program at Gwinnett Medical Center offers the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT) program free of charge. ImPACT is a sophisticated, research-based computer test…
What is it?The hospital disseminates DVDs and booklets, and a nurse educates parents on how to soothe a crying baby with less frustration. The program also involves community outreach and a media campaign strategy - all to make babies safer during those first few months. Who is it for?New parents.
What is it?The program puts mental health clinicians "on the street" in downtown Burlington, including 3.5 outreach workers who provide coverage seven days a week, plus an interventionist who works with the police department to respond to social service needs city-wide. Who is it for?Primarily…
What is it?StrongWomen is a six-week program that helps improve muscle strength, balance, and bone density through supervised, moderate-intensity exercise for women mid-life and older. Part of the national program created by Dr. Miriam E. Nelson, the program aims to improve bone density and reduce…
What is it?The Will-Grundy Medical Clinic (WGMC), known today throughout the community as the Free Clinic, offers quality primary, diagnostic, and therapeutic care at no cost to patients in need. Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center (PSJMC) has been a significant supporter of the Will-Grundy…
OverviewIn an effort to educate women on breast cancer awareness and prevention during Breast Cancer Awareness month, a Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) mammography technician led the creation of an event called “A Day for Women” in October 2000. The event was first held on the hospital campus…
OverviewThe four health care systems operating Salt Lake County’s community hospitals banded together – with the support of the Utah Hospital Association (UHA) – to provide funding to several area fire departments for the purchase of Blue Tooth technology, which allows first responders to transmit…
What is it?Brookings Health System offered a summer Therapy Day Camp conducted by an occupational therapist and a speech-language pathologist. The theme-based, communication-enriched camp allowed participants to have fun while working on improving their target need areas including speech and…
What is it?In an effort to address socio-economic concerns in communities surrounding Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, residents and stakeholders developed a revitalization project with grassroots efforts. The Healthy Communities Initiative is a multi-faceted effort that addresses root issues…
What is it?Benefis' Native American Programs aim to improve access and optimize health care outcomes by ensuring Benefis' services are congruent with the values, beliefs, and traditions of Native American people. Strategies include enhanced hospitality in a culturally inviting setting,…