Community Connections
OverviewIn collaboration with the City of Davenport and other service organizations, Genesis Health System (GHS) joined First Lady Michelle Obama in the nation’s Let’s Move campaign. Let’s Move is intended to address childhood obesity in a manner that is fun; it is anticipated to have a long-term…
What is it?The clinic helps break down barriers to access for asthma care by providing quality screening, diagnosis, education, and treatment, including free medication. Who is it for?Primarily low-income and uninsured residents who may not otherwise receive medical treatment for their asthma, or…
What is it?The Grand Vision Cancer Information Center (GVCIC) provides supportive and educational services to help people gain knowledge on preventing cancer and dealing with the diagnosis, treatments, and side effects of the disease. Staffed by two registered nurses, the GVCIC offers a wide…
What is it?Bayhealth Medical Center, Beebe Medical Center, Nanticoke Health Services, and several other health and community organizations have launched Healthier Sussex County. This collaborative initiative will address important health issues affecting area residents by identifying and addressing…
What is it?The Community Health Forum involves 110 local organizations and 250 citizens in solving key community problems. The group gathers every other month to share information and resources, and jointly plan targeted community health improvement efforts. Augusta Health provides meeting space,…
What is it?AnMed Health created Camp Asthmania, a free four-day camp that empowers children to effectively manage their asthma while having the same social and recreational experience of camp that other children enjoy. Camp Asthmania empowers children to gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence…
OverviewThis family-focused health fair is an educational, fun and family-friendly event that provides answers to questions that parents and those expecting a baby may have. Along with screenings, there are giveaways and safety games for children; and information and advice is available to parents.
OverviewIn 2003, a nationwide flu vaccine shortage prompted Hillcrest Medical Center, in collaboration with the Tulsa Health Department, to educate its community about how healthy lifestyle habits can prevent the flu. “Don't Bug Me” teaches its audience the simple yet effective steps that can…
OverviewIn 2008, Cook Children’s Health Care System brought together representatives from multiple parts of the health system, including its neighborhood clinics, case management, transportation, the Foundation for fundraising, the medical center, and community outreach to help create a seamless…
What is it?Concord Hospital’s Prescription Assistance Program helps low-income individuals or families access prescription medications that pharmaceutical companies offer free of charge to people who meet specific eligibility requirements. Since its inception in October 2000, the program has helped…