Case Studies

What is it?The Will-Grundy Medical Clinic (WGMC), known today throughout the community as the Free Clinic, offers quality primary, diagnostic, and therapeutic care at no cost to patients in need. Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center (PSJMC) has been a significant supporter of the Will-Grundy…
OverviewIn an effort to educate women on breast cancer awareness and prevention during Breast Cancer Awareness month, a Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) mammography technician led the creation of an event called “A Day for Women” in October 2000. The event was first held on the hospital campus…
OverviewThe four health care systems operating Salt Lake County’s community hospitals banded together – with the support of the Utah Hospital Association (UHA) – to provide funding to several area fire departments for the purchase of Blue Tooth technology, which allows first responders to transmit…
What is it?Brookings Health System offered a summer Therapy Day Camp conducted by an occupational therapist and a speech-language pathologist. The theme-based, communication-enriched camp allowed participants to have fun while working on improving their target need areas including speech and…
What is it?In an effort to address socio-economic concerns in communities surrounding Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, residents and stakeholders developed a revitalization project with grassroots efforts. The Healthy Communities Initiative is a multi-faceted effort that addresses root issues…
What is it?Benefis' Native American Programs aim to improve access and optimize health care outcomes by ensuring Benefis' services are congruent with the values, beliefs, and traditions of Native American people. Strategies include enhanced hospitality in a culturally inviting setting,…
What is it?The Healthy Woman program features a series of free monthly health-focused educational seminars, health fairs, and interactive events that focus on the emotional, physical, and fiscal well-being of women. Every October there is an annual anniversary event featuring a nationally known…
OverviewSt. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, the seventh largest employer in Central New York, is located within the Prospect Hill neighborhood on Syracuse’s North Side, a community that has long been the home to immigrants and refugees. The North Side is a community with great potential, but one…
OverviewIn May 2009, Humboldt General Hospital’ s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department launched a “Rescue Bike Patrol” program during Winnemucca’s annual “Run-A-Mucca ” event held over Memorial Day weekend. Run-A-Mucca is a three-day motorcycle rally that draws more than 900 motorcycles and…
What is it? The Sharps Disposal Program offers a safe way for diabetics or anyone using medical sharps to dispose of them in a safe way using an approved medical sharps container. Containers may be picked up at the hospital for a one-time fee of $10. They are returned to the emergency department…