Community Connections
What is it?Funded by Goodall Hospital, the Senior Advocate Service has become a free, centralized support system for elderly in need. In many instances, the Senior Advocate cooperates with other community agencies to help the elderly get needed services. The Senior Advocate has extensive knowledge…
What is it?Involvement by INTEGRIS Health began with more typical after-school and summer programs and school health services but has since graduated to running the charter elementary school, fully sponsored through Oklahoma's elementary school charter program. Charter status provides site-…
What is it?The Teddy Bear Clinic was designed to give children a comfortable feeling about visiting the hospital. Children brought their favorite teddy bear with them to learn what it is like to be admitted to a hospital. After checking the teddy bears in and providing an identifying bracelet for…
What is it?The Bon Secours Women’s Resource Center is a drop-in center where women can receive emergency and long-term assistance. The Center provides a variety of services at no charge, including hospitality, parent/anger management classes, job readiness preparedness, Mercy Supportive Housing…
Discover how Willis-Knighton Health System - NeighborHealth is improving healthcare in underserved communities with our multifaceted program. From dental clinics to immunization programs, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life.
What is it?FRESH is a nutrition program taught in several Baltimore-area elementary schools and created by Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. The program is designed to lower future heart disease risk by establishing good life-long nutrition and exercise habits in children. FRESH aims to reduce…
What is it?A state-of-the-art mobile clinic that began in 1996, the Family Van keeps a regular schedule with stops weekly or monthly at more than a dozen locations across the state. It also makes appearances at health fairs, schools and other events. Operated by the Women & Infants Center for…
What is it?The AJH Pedometer Community is a program for second-graders in the Triton Regional Elementary, and Newburyport Elementary school systems, designed to raise awareness of the importance of good health and fitness. Since September 2006, the second-grade classes of the selected schools have…
What is it?The multi-dimensional Care New England Advocacy Campaign, endorsed by the Healthy People 2010 program, was born of a desire to effect important change in the community. The public health issues including childhood obesity, caring for the caregivers, depression, and prenatal care that are…
What is it?This educational program is presented by an area physician affiliated with Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. The event is free to the community and includes dinner, typically held once a month, except during the summer months and holidays. Topics have included: Alzheimers research,…