Case Studies
What is it?St. Vincent Healthcare, Yellowstone City-County Health Department (RiverStone Health) and Billings Clinic launched Healthy By Design to encourage, recognize, educate and create a standard of excellence for promoting and improving health by working across sectors of the community. Three…
What is it?Since it opened a decade ago, Puentes de Salud (Bridges of Health) has grown to be recognized as a national model for immigrant health and wellness. The new 7,000-square-foot clinic and education center opened its doors in April 2015 as the program’s permanent home. Penn Medicine donated…
What is it?Project H.E.A.L.T.H. (Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles for Tomorrow’s Health) was designed to encourage schools and communities to eat healthier and increase physical activity to reduce the risk of childhood/adolescent obesity. Educational activities include grocery store tours,…
What is it?Organized by Dixie Regional and implemented by Family Healthcare Clinics, providers prescribe aerobic activity and recommend muscle-strengthening exercise. Clinics track outcomes and encourage activity at every visit. Who is it for?Patients with chronic disease, obesity, an unhealthy…
What is it?Deaconess Health System partnered with United Caring Services (a men’s homeless shelter) to create a six-bed Homeless Medical Respite Program (HMRP). The purpose of the program is to reduce hospital readmission rates for the homeless population and connect the men with community/homeless…
What is it?The Columbia Memorial Hospital Sports Medicine Outreach Program, which began in 2012, provides a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to local schools at no cost to them and pays for each school to have electronic concussion management testing (ImPACT). The ATC attends sporting events,…
What is it?Christiana Care addresses the medical and social needs of Wilmington’s homeless population through a long-time partnership with St. Patrick’s Center, a community center in one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods. Three Wednesdays each month, Christiana Care volunteers prepare and serve…
What is it?Housing Bureau for Seniors (HBS) is a resource for older adults in search of sustainable housing. Staff social workers conduct assessments, provide appropriate information and offer decision-making tools to help find and maintain stable, affordable living arrangements. Through the…
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The Violence Intervention Program is an intensive hospital-based intervention that provides social assistance to victims of violent injury. Victims receive assessment, counseling and social support from a multidisciplinary team to help make critical changes in their lives. Although…
What is it?Led by Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital, Charlotte Step by Step is a network of regional partnerships to improve walkability, improve air quality and build a non-motorized transportation plan. Working across an organization, across the community, and then across the region, a multi-…