Community Partnerships
What is it?Nemaha Valley Community Hospital developed Babies Best Start to provide low-income families with much-needed supplies for their babies. Every item is donated as a result of staff outreach to community members and local businesses, including: diapers, wipes, lotion, soap, diaper rash…
What is it?The annual Mercy Community Sale involves Mercy staff and volunteers – and a significant workforce from that year’s sale beneficiary – who contribute hours of their time unloading, sorting and pricing hundreds of donated items for the giant rummage sale, and the live and silent auctions.…
What is it?Pet Peace of Mind helps preserve the relationship between patient and pet in the midst of coping with a hospice diagnosis. The program also provides no-cost daily care chores, such as walking dogs and cleaning litter boxes; financial assistance with pet food or medications; routine vet…
What is it?HeartWell is an innovative health improvement initiative to decrease the incidence of cardiovascular disease, one individual at a time. A team of registered nurses conducts health screenings, one-on-one risk factor modification counseling, chronic disease support groups and community…
What is it?Established in 2007, Dame Tu Mano (DTM) Hispanic Latino Outreach provides population-based health education and promotion messages. Through their dedicated phone line, DTM staff also provide education, referral, resource information and a compassionate ear and kindred spirit to the…
What is it?St. Luke’s Health System financed the construction of a new walking and running track at Star Elementary School, which is available for use by the entire community. To help encourage track use, St. Luke’s provides a health coach on a part-time basis to help develop a run/walk program and…
What is it?Lighten Up Nashua is a free, online weight-loss program for the community designed to motivate individuals and teams to focus their energy on achieving a healthy lifestyle. Participants register online and log their weight and fitness activities each week. They also can access…
What is it?Boo on the Flu is an annual drive-through clinic that has provided free flu shots every October for the past 20 years. Shots are administered in a local park on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants can stay in their cars for convenient vaccinations. The health system partners…
What is it?Fit and Fall Proof (FFP) is a fall-prevention program for older adults in Idaho. The free program uses specific exercises to help participants increase their muscle strength, balance, mobility and flexibility. Local volunteer leaders are trained to teach classes in their communities. One…
What is it?In spring 2014, staff from the hospital’s Department of Family Medicine helped build a community garden at the Elizabeth Baldwin Elementary School to help students and their families learn about healthy eating. The garden is made possible by $7,000 in grant funding from Lowe’s Home…