Case Studies
What is it?Overlook Medical Center’s Department of Community Health, in collaboration with the elementary schools in their service area, has developed on program for first and second grades on the importance of eating five fruits and vegetables a day. We realized that a barrier in presenting…
What is it?Overlook Medical Center’s Healthy Avenues Van is a 37-foot recreational vehicle that is equipped with an interior suited to do health screenings. There are three tables with chairs, an exam room in the rear, and the side can be pushed out to a width of 12 feet. The van has been an…
What is it?Ridgeview Medical Center’s 15-year-old lactation program has measurably increased participants’ breastfeeding rates, thereby improving babies’ health. The hospital’s three part-time, certified lactation consultants counsel mothers on everything from when to introduce a bottle to how to…
Overview University of New Mexico (UNM) Hospital, a 384-bed acute, tertiary care facility, is the primary teaching hospital for the UNM Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and is home of UNM Children’s Hospital. UNM Hospital is located within the University of New Mexico Health Sciences…
What is it?The St. Joseph Health System (SJHS) Volunteer Telecare program is a free daily telephone check-in service for homebound community members. Each client receives a daily telephone call at a specified time (usually between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.). If the client does not answer, the…
OverviewThe foster family program began in 1979 to assist frail individuals at least 55 years old who are no longer able to live independently. The Community Based Programs staff trains and supervises caregivers. Initially, the program’s staff consisted of a team of a nurse case manager and social…
OverviewIn recognizing that complex health-related issues cannot be addressed by any one agency, the New London County Health Collaborative (NLCHC) was formed in 2007 to unite the medical, social service, and public health communities to jointly examine health status concerns in New London County.…
What is it?Memorial FIT Kids is a school-based program that works to change children’s and their families’ approach to nutrition, physical activity, and healthy lifestyles. Memorial FIT Kids is involved in every school district in the Shiawassee County region and promotes health through…
What is it?The cholesterol screening program is offered by Advocate BroMenn Community Wellness Services to target individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease. Non-fasting glucose, blood pressure, and total cholesterol screenings are offered to individuals, along with a simple cardiovascular risk…
What is it?This integrated program takes place in the emergency department (ED), where people are offered free confidential side-by-side HIV and Hepatitis C tests while awaiting treatment. Health counselors provide patients with prevention and awareness information during each counseling session.…