Community Partnerships
What is it?An extension of the Outreach Mobile Coach Program, the Street Medicine team serves individuals in homeless camps by providing them with free, on-site medical care and resources. The team offers extensive case management services, helping homeless persons overcome barriers to obtaining…
What is it?In 2012, Mount Desert Island Hospital partnered with nonprofit organizations in three counties to launch the Coastal Care Team (CCT). The team works closely with patient-centered medical home practices to identify complex, high-need patients who may benefit from additional services.…
What is it?The Art for the Soul program enhances the hospital experience for patients, staff and visitors. Bonner General is considered to have the largest collection of fine art in North Idaho. Sandpoint has a very active artist community, so the collection concentrates on local art. The hospital…
What is it?St. Anthony Summit Medical Center has been the lead agency of the Summit County Injury Prevention Network (SCIPN), which promotes occupant protection within the Central Mountains Region. SCIPN launched an eight-week teen seat belt challenge and promoted the campaign to local high schools…
What is it?Since 2003, the Differing Abilities Disability Awareness Program has helped children develop mutual respect for people with disabilities by fostering a greater understanding of the challenges faced by people with disabilities, and creating a more inclusive environment. The program…
What is it?In 2012, the Rutland Community Health Team started an Advance Directive (AD) Explainer program that uses trained hospital volunteers to facilitate the completion and filing of ADs for healthy adults. Program volunteers navigate the process, explain the forms, help clients express their…
What is it?It has been two years since Roger Williams Medical Center and Fatima Hospital – both part of the CharterCARE system – opened the state’s first senior-friendly emergency departments (EDs). Both departments underwent physical renovations and modifications, while staff received enhanced…
What is it?For 26 years, the Therapeutic Interagency Preschool (TIP) Program has provided educational, developmental, mental health and safety monitoring services to very young children in need. Currently, TIP cares for 60 children at a time, with a constant waiting list, making use of…
What is it?St. Vincent Hospital Foundation’s Healthcare Exploration Program (HEP) is an extraordinary opportunity at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center for a small, highly motivated, diverse group of high school students to expand and develop their interests in health care. In a rigorous…
What is it?Bingham Memorial Hospital (BMH) partnered with city officials to have a new ballpark constructed. Since 2007, BMH has donated a total of $250,000 to the city’s baseball complex, with additional funds provided by the city of Blackfoot. Construction on Memorial Field began in spring 2007,…