Case Studies
What is it?The Better Breathers Club, launched in January 2014, offers education on topics related to lung disease and lung health. Monthly meetings promote skills that enable patients with chronic lung disease to better manage their conditions while also allowing members to give and receive…
What is it?PAWSitive Change is a community collaboration with special education centers that seeks to remove the complexities of making progress with mentally and physically handicapped children. PAWSitive Change pet therapy teams meet with teachers and education specialists to review classroom…
What is it?This free event included informational presentations from a team of rehabilitation and health professionals including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and dietitians, and an inspirational talk from stroke survivor Megan Timothy, who bicycled solo across…
What is it?The ACH Dental Sealant Program is one of the key components in the hospital’s overall strategy to improve the oral health of children in the state. Arkansas Children’s Hospital operates a school-based dental sealant program in addition to managing three mobile dental clinics and…
What is it?Collaborating with community agencies, the Community Care Clinic of Rowan County (CCCRC) has provided primary medical, dental and pharmacy services to the uninsured since 1996. The CCCRC sponsors the NC Missions of Mercy portable dental clinic, in addition to conducting physicals at the…
What is it?Willis-Knighton Health System (WKHS) offers two popular programs for children. “Growing Up for Boys” and “Growing Up for Girls” are free one-hour classes designed to provide information to prepare children for the physical and emotional changes that come with adolescence. WKHS physicians…
What is it?Waterbury Hospital offers Youth Pipeline Initiatives, a wide array of free programs educating parents and children about their civic rights and responsibilities, as well as the urgent need for higher education. Initiatives include the Parent Leadership Training Institute, Parents…
What is it?Turn 2 Us (T2U) is an elementary school-based program that aims to improve social, behavioral and academic performance for children at risk for developing mental health disorders. The program provides a range of services to students, staff and parents through a partnership between Turn 2…
What is it?Retreat & Refresh Stroke Camp (RRSC), a nonprofit with a national network of camps, offers a weekend getaway for stroke survivors, their caregivers and families. Approximately 40 stroke survivors and caregivers spend the weekend participating in games, skits, music, arts and crafts,…
What is it?Since 2002, St. Vincent’s Hispanic Outreach (HO) has helped Latino communities take charge of and prevent illness. The program promotes wellness through health screenings and health education and works with partners to provide low-cost primary care to more than 140 Latinos annually. The…