Case Studies
What is it?In 2000, the Crews’n Healthmobile (CNH) was created to provide free, primary and preventative health care to homeless and at-risk youth. The program has grown from four half-day clinics to serving nearly 2,000 youth each year through 29 weekly clinics located at schools, shelters,…
What is it?The PeaceHealth Medical Group Pediatric team in Ketchikan offers a Saturday Pediatrics Clinic from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sometimes parents simply don’t want to wait until Monday to have their child see a doctor. Or maybe a child needs a follow-up visit to change a bandage or check on…
What is it?Bonnie’s Bus is a self-contained, mobile digital mammography unit that travels across the rural, underserved areas of West Virginia, offering breast cancer screenings in a comfortable, convenient environment. Who is it for?Women throughout the state who have private insurance, Medicaid…
What is it?My Street Grocery is a mobile grocery store (“Molly the Trolley”) that brings fresh, affordable food to people throughout Portland. Molly accepts cash, credit and debit cards, and SNAP/EBT food benefits. Who is it for?Low-income, high-needs, high-risk patients and others who may have…
What is it?Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) and Precision Hearing Center (PHC) hosted a hearing check kiosk during May, which is National Better Hearing Month. A portable kiosk was stationed in various areas of the LRH campus, where individuals were able to check their hearing for free. The check…
What is it?The hospital’s Bike Safety Rodeos provide hands-on opportunities for children to learn the rules of the road and the importance of safety measures when cycling. Bike safety rodeos are taught by a child advocate through Safe Kids Louisville, a program led by Kosair Children’s Hospital.
What is it?Established in 1995 in collaboration with the Diocese of Lafayette and Our Lady of Lourdes, the St. Bernadette Clinic provides non-emergency, acute medical services to the homeless and the poor at no charge, including limited screening for early detection of cancer and limited dental…
What is it?For 20 years, the Cheshire Coalition for Tobacco-Free Communities has worked to comprehensively address the burden of tobacco through youth prevention, cessation treatment, environmental change and policy advocacy. The coalition, composed of school officials, students, law enforcement,…
What is it?The McHenry County Crisis Program has been a service of Centegra Health System for more than 20 years. It serves as the point of access for all behavioral health emergencies in McHenry County. The program consists of three components: a 24/7 crisis line, a 24/7 mobile response unit (…
What is it?In 2014, Atlantic Health System launched Healthy Communities, an initiative dedicated to improving health equity through culturally specific health services and community-based care coordination. The initiative also makes it easier for communities to lead healthy lifestyles by investing…