Case Studies
What is it?The program provides free in-home nurse visits to new mothers soon after leaving the hospital. Visits include newborn assessments; maternal health assessments, including breast-feeding and psychological support; education about child mortality risks; and referrals as needed. Who is it…
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The Bridge assists patients by linking them with primary health care providers, continuous health insurance, mental health or substance abuse counseling and treatment, housing, and various other social and medical services. The program's main goals are to improve health outcomes,…
What is it?The Literacy for Children (LFC) Project was launched at Howard University Hospital (HUH) and sponsored by Howard University Libraries and the District of Columbia Public Libraries. Student and adult volunteers model behavior for the attentive listener and reader. Through liaisons with…
What is it?In 2010, Children's Hospital Colorado and the Adams 12 Five Star School District formed a partnership, whereby the hospital's Sports Medicine Program for Young Athletes staffs each high school's training room with a certified athletic trainer to provide coverage of all…
What is it?A free, confidential online screening tool allows individuals to take an anonymous self-assessment for several different brain-based illnesses including depression, generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, alcohol addiction, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and…
What is it?Fresh Start is a collaboration between the Racine Unified School District and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints to create an alternative education site for children who have difficulties adapting to a traditional classroom setting. The site is a highly structured environment that…
What is it?The Patient Assistance Program helps individuals obtain needed medications that they would be unable to afford otherwise. The Waukesha Family Practice Center is a Family Medicine Residency that provides care to patients on a sliding scale, according to their ability to pay. The residency…
What is it?Minidoka Memorial Hospital (MMH) hosts Ride for Safety every July 3rd. Children decorate their bikes and receive a free bicycle helmet and bike inspection from the hospital. This event promotes safety and gets kids excited to ride in the annual Rupert Fourth of July parade. MMH supplies…
What is it?Promotoras is an education and outreach program with the goals of providing general health-promotion and disease-prevention education, and facilitating the connection between the Hispanic/Latino population and community health services. Promotoras are deployed in locations where Spanish-…
OverviewThe New Moms Network is a free service of the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (BMH) Birthing Center. Moms meet weekly for 1.5 hours; programs range from handling a crying baby to immunizations to fire safety. New moms network and support each other, with community experts providing education…