Case Studies
What is it?The Community Health Forum involves 110 local organizations and 250 citizens in solving key community problems. The group gathers every other month to share information and resources, and jointly plan targeted community health improvement efforts. Augusta Health provides meeting space,…
What is it?AnMed Health created Camp Asthmania, a free four-day camp that empowers children to effectively manage their asthma while having the same social and recreational experience of camp that other children enjoy. Camp Asthmania empowers children to gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence…
OverviewThis family-focused health fair is an educational, fun and family-friendly event that provides answers to questions that parents and those expecting a baby may have. Along with screenings, there are giveaways and safety games for children; and information and advice is available to parents.
OverviewIn 2003, a nationwide flu vaccine shortage prompted Hillcrest Medical Center, in collaboration with the Tulsa Health Department, to educate its community about how healthy lifestyle habits can prevent the flu. “Don't Bug Me” teaches its audience the simple yet effective steps that can…
OverviewIn 2008, Cook Children’s Health Care System brought together representatives from multiple parts of the health system, including its neighborhood clinics, case management, transportation, the Foundation for fundraising, the medical center, and community outreach to help create a seamless…
What is it?Concord Hospital’s Prescription Assistance Program helps low-income individuals or families access prescription medications that pharmaceutical companies offer free of charge to people who meet specific eligibility requirements. Since its inception in October 2000, the program has helped…
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The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) project embeds psychologists trained in integrated primary care directly into clinics throughout the region. These providers work with the primary care provider to address mental and emotional issues that can affect a patient's ability to comply…
What is it?South Peninsula is partnering with the Homer Council on the Arts (HCOA) and South Peninsula Hospital Foundation to host a Hospital Gallery. The Gallery consists of a rotating exhibit of art from the HCOA gallery exhibit program, which is open to local, visiting, and emerging community…
OverviewFlu-Free Quad Cities provides thousands of elementary school-age children in the Quad Cities area of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois with free seasonal influenza vaccinations at their schools. Each fall, about 9,400 elementary-age children in approximately 80 regional schools receive free…
What is it?The McAlester Regional Health Center (MRHC) Maternal Child Unit team educates mothers about safe delivery; provides breast-feeding education and support; partners with McAlester High School's Family Planning Class to educate students about giving birth and the required after-care,…