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Health system’s Community Investing Program fosters positive changes
A recent community health needs assessment conducted by Saint Francis Hospital and local organizations in Hartford, Conn., indicated that 26% of Hartford residents have difficulty paying for food and 17% have difficulty paying for housing.
3 Ways to Expand Community, Patient Engagement
Advisory councils or boards can play an integral role in engaging the voice of the patient to help shape changes from providers and health plans. But some organizations are going a step further.
Boston Medical Center’s 5 Steps to Better Community Health
The AHA awarded the Foster G. McGaw Prize to Boston Medical Center (BMC) Health System for its achievements in improving access to high-quality health care — particularly for underserved areas — and developing innovative partnerships with community organizations.
HCC Report 2024: Healthier Together
This report covers the Hospital Community Collaborative’s impact on community health between 2018-2023, detailing the program’s history and elements.
AHA video: IU Health brings health care to the barbershop to help address disparities
As part of Community Health Improvement Week June 10-14, the AHA released a video showcasing the impact Indiana University Health's iHEART collaborative has had on barbershops and other community spaces to address health disparities in Indianapolis.
Hospitals Working as Valued Partners in Advancing Healthy Communities
Hospitals and health systems have a long history of leading initiatives that improve individual and community health.
UIHC Study Shows Minimum Side Effects from COVID-19 Vaccine
As UIHC begins to see a shift in demographics receiving COVID-19 vaccines, hospital officials are pivoting to address a decline in demand. They now allow walk-ups at many of the health system’s vaccination sites, eliminating the need to schedule appointments in advance.
A Portfolio of Community Investment With Advocate Health
Hospitals and health systems are rightly called cornerstones of their communities, and none take that mission more seriously than Advocate Health.
Broadlawns Medical Center | Iowa
Broadlawns Medical Center of Des Moines treats a diverse population of patients, addressing the medical, societal, and behavioral health needs of local citizens – from the greater Des Moines area – serving more than 72,757 patients in fiscal year 2022.
AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award Past Honorees
This is a list of past winners of the the AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award, which recognizes outstanding collaboration by hospitals and health systems for healthier communities. The award honors American Hospital Association members who: Improve community health status whether through health care, economic or social initiatives; and are collaborative, joint efforts among health care systems or hospitals, or among hospitals and other community leaders and organizations.