Community Connections
What is it?This initiative was launched in 2010 to reach out to businesses to share information about the charitable services available to address their employees’ medical needs and to share tangible health/wellness programming and information to keep employees healthy. Who is it for?Area employers…
What is it?This care model, developed by the UNM Health Sciences Center, connects urban medical center disease experts with rural general practitioners and community health representatives over a telehealth network. Who is it for?Patients with chronic, common and complex diseases who do not have…
What is it?The program offers proactive intervention that guides treatment decisions for patients with complex health needs and helps participants access appropriate community health care. Who is it for?Individuals with chronic conditions, many of whom have severe mental health or drug addiction…
What is it?In summer 2010, this program for children who receive free or reduced-price school lunches was launched to ensure no child went hungry when school was not in session. The program was open June and July, Monday through Friday, in an area church. Phelps Memorial collaborated with several…
What is it?Designed to improve nutritional health, this initiative involves collaboration with food service vendors, farmers, hospital staff and community leaders to develop a sustainable food system. Senior Suppers, a program offshoot, provides low-cost, nutritional dinners and a social atmosphere…
What is it?This initiative includes providing health information and education services to the Hispanic community via programs and outreach at community health fairs. Efforts also include the Spanish-language WomensCare magazine, which provides articles on topics of particular concern to the…
What is it?Held each April, Green Fest includes information on St. John’s Green Team, a plant exchange, an art display and free tree saplings from Up with Trees. Bedding plants from other local nurseries are available. In addition, Green Fest has giveaways, free popcorn, door prizes and more than a…
What is it?This program removes barriers to care for the target population and teaches them self-management skills through free one-on-one home visits for 12 months by a registered nurse/community health worker team. Who is it for?Underserved adults with diabetes or heart failure in Kent County.…
What is it?The hospital’s Burnett Burn Center distributes and installs smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in area homes, as well as provides fire safety educational materials in both English and Spanish. In partnership with neighborhood groups, this initiative targets homes with children, older…
What is it?This telemedicine network of rural hospitals, jails, medical groups and a behavioral health system is facilitated by Union Hospital's Richard G. Lugar Center for Rural Health. Who is it for?Patients in the region. Why do they do it?The goal is to improve symptoms and patient…