Julius Karash

Recognition and Awards, Community Violence

Helping children and families overcome and prevent violence

Project Ujima at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee helps survivors of youth violence heal. Read more about the 2019 NOVA Award winner and apply for the 2020 award by Monday, Nov. 25.

Recognition and Awards, Access to Care in Vulnerable Communities, Social Determinants of Health

Hospital-owned shelter improves patients’ lives

Mercyhealth operates an emergency shelter in southern Wisconsin that also offers outpatient, behavioral health and other support services.

Maternal Health, Social Determinants of Health

How one health system targeted social determinants to lower infant mortality disparities

Henry Ford's Women-Inspired Neighborhood program combines the expertise of community health workers with that of certified nurse midwives to connect patients with social services and community support, ultimately reducing preventable infant deaths.

Quality & Patient Safety, Quality & Patient Safety

HIIN builds on success

Faced with ongoing improvement work and beckoning opportunities, more than 4,000 hospitals around the country have joined together to improve care and increase collaboration through the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network.

HIIN was launched in September 2016 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and was designed to build upon and accelerate improvements achieved by the Hospital Engagement Network program that ran from 2011 to 2016.

Governance Effectiveness, Rural issues, Strategic Planning

How Rural Trustees Can Meet Health Care Changes