Case Studies
What is it?The University of Michigan Health System’s CS Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital Family Center’s Healing through Hands-On Science is a partnership with the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum to develop and deliver science and health-based activities at Mott Hospital and…
What is it?The purpose of the Volunteer Doula Program is to provide free doula support to every laboring or postpartum patient in need who is admitted to the Sutter Davis Hospital (SDH) Birthing Center. The term “doula” comes from the Greek word meaning “a woman who serves.” SDH volunteer doulas…
What is it?The Unique Boutique was opened to provide wigs, hats and scarves free of charge to cancer patients who have lost, or will lose, their hair due to chemotherapy induced hair loss or other medical challenges such as Alopecia. The shop is conveniently located on the hospital's campus…
What is it?In spring 2010, Dr. John Heitner, the director of non-invasive imaging at New York Methodist Hospital, initiated an IRB-approved research study. The hypothesis of the study was to prove whether trained volunteers visiting congestive heart failure (CHF) patients and reinforcing vital…
What is it?Ruth’s Book Nook is a freestanding book store located in the center of the hospital; the location provides a welcome respite for the staff and visitors but more importantly serves as the source of funds for the Robert Groeninger Teen Volunteer Scholarship. The scholarship is named in…
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Arts in Healthcare at Lee Health links the expressive arts with the healing arts to provide relief for patients, families, visitors and staff. The inherent goal is to enhance the patient’s experience while offering creative channels for expression, stress reduction and enhancement of…
What is it?The four Community Health and Education Houses provide support in four areas of living: cancer, diabetes, aging, and women’s issues. The goal of the Peitz Cancer Support House, which is one of only 17 such houses nationwide, is to provide free comprehensive support services in a home-…
What is it?Healthy Communities Partnership (HCP) is a local health coalition serving Logan County and eastern Mason County, Illinois. The partnership brings together more than 50 community agencies and organizations to create the healthiest community in America. Its efforts are funded by the…
What is it?The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital (ALMH) Market is an indoor, producer-only farmers market in Lincoln. Vendors must either grow or make the items they sell. The Market is located at the Logan County Fairgrounds every Saturday May through October and is a wellness destination that…
As one of only two hospitals in Yuma County, Yuma District Hospital and Clinic (YDHC) can ascertain its community's health through the County Health Needs Assessment (HNA). In 2009, an HNA identified some of the biggest health problems in Yuma: poverty, obesity, lack of accessibility to healthy…