Case Studies
What is it?Since 1996, this volunteer-based program has provided the Northwest Arkansas community with services for seniors, including transportation, shopping, chore assistance, minor home repair, community services linkage and friendly visits. Who is it for?Area individuals age 60 and older who…
What is it?This annual event promotes living a healthy lifestyle and features health-related presentations by medical personnel, a complimentary meal, more than 40 health-related vendors, door prizes provided by each participating vendor and raffles donated by hospital employees. There is no charge…
What is it?This initiative was launched in 2010 to reach out to businesses to share information about the charitable services available to address their employees’ medical needs and to share tangible health/wellness programming and information to keep employees healthy. Who is it for?Area employers…
What is it?This care model, developed by the UNM Health Sciences Center, connects urban medical center disease experts with rural general practitioners and community health representatives over a telehealth network. Who is it for?Patients with chronic, common and complex diseases who do not have…
What is it?The program offers proactive intervention that guides treatment decisions for patients with complex health needs and helps participants access appropriate community health care. Who is it for?Individuals with chronic conditions, many of whom have severe mental health or drug addiction…
What is it?In summer 2010, this program for children who receive free or reduced-price school lunches was launched to ensure no child went hungry when school was not in session. The program was open June and July, Monday through Friday, in an area church. Phelps Memorial collaborated with several…
What is it?Designed to improve nutritional health, this initiative involves collaboration with food service vendors, farmers, hospital staff and community leaders to develop a sustainable food system. Senior Suppers, a program offshoot, provides low-cost, nutritional dinners and a social atmosphere…
What is it?This initiative includes providing health information and education services to the Hispanic community via programs and outreach at community health fairs. Efforts also include the Spanish-language WomensCare magazine, which provides articles on topics of particular concern to the…
What is it?Held each April, Green Fest includes information on St. John’s Green Team, a plant exchange, an art display and free tree saplings from Up with Trees. Bedding plants from other local nurseries are available. In addition, Green Fest has giveaways, free popcorn, door prizes and more than a…
What is it?This program removes barriers to care for the target population and teaches them self-management skills through free one-on-one home visits for 12 months by a registered nurse/community health worker team. Who is it for?Underserved adults with diabetes or heart failure in Kent County.…