Community Connections
What is it?In 1986, the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Medicine began reaching out to homeless and other underserved populations through the student-run Salvation Army Clinic. The free clinic, which started in a corner of the Salvation Army dining hall, has grown into about 500 square feet…
What is it?BAMBI is an extensive community collaborative that promotes recovery in families as early as possible in pregnancy by coordinating and integrating prenatal care and treatment for substance dependency, complemented by social services. Clients are supported throughout the pregnancy and for…
What is it?Providence Milwaukie Hospital and its partners in Community Health in Motion (CHIM) have provided thousands of free immunizations and hundreds of sports physicals to area children, health screenings for adults, fall prevention clinics for seniors, free monthly dental services to…
What is it?Individuals can join Senior Connection through Providence Hospital or a Senior Wellness Center that the hospital operates in three locations through the D.C. Office on Aging. The fitness, education, and social programs are provided free to members. Services offered at the centers -…
What is it?The Fairmont General Hospital VolunTEEN program is a student-oriented volunteer program that offers young people the opportunity to learn about the careers available in the health care field, as well as the role of professionals and others in community health. A typical summer placement…
OverviewHeartbeats Health Festival began in 1983 in response to a statewide health initiative aimed at offering low-cost and no-cost health screenings to members of the community. The Heartbeats Festival has become a “healthy tradition” in the community, completing its 30th consecutive year in 2013…
What is it?Live Well Omaha Kids (LWOK) is a comprehensive, socio-ecological approach to fight childhood obesity at every level of a child's interaction with their environment via prevention and intervention strategies. LWOK staff and its comprehensive initiatives are funded by Alegent…
What is it?For nearly a decade, this program has fought to stop the spread of HIV to infants during childbirth. Provided at no cost to the patient, the program features specially trained nurses who care for HIV-positive mothers-to-be by scheduling appointments, managing medications, and promoting…
What is it?Car Seat Safety Inspections are offered by appointment only at Helen Keller Hospital. The hospital is the area’s only certified “fitting station” for car seat inspections. Inspections are performed in conjunction with the hospital’s Volunteer Auxiliary, the Keller Women’s Center, Helen…
What is it?Joint Camp is an educational program designed to reduce anxiety and to help patients make a smooth transition from the hospital to recovery, following a knee, hip, shoulder, or other orthopedic procedure. Participants are led, step-by-step through details leading up to and following…