Community Partnerships
What is it?BJC HealthCare created Healthy Mind-Body-Spirit (HMBS) approximately 10 years ago, partnering with faith-based organizations to improve health in underserved communities. HMBS provides medical screenings, education and other services through places of worship and outreach in St. Louis…
What is it?Children’s Hospital Neighborhood Partnerships (CHNP) is the community behavioral health program in the Department of Psychiatry at Boston Children’s Hospital. CHNP places clinicians in schools and community health centers to provide a comprehensive array of services to children where…
What is it?An innovative partnership with East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and Wilkes University trains a select group of volunteer students to act as health coaches for patients with chronic illness. The students – who visit patients at home – are trained to recognize signs that a…
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Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) offers counseling and support to young people who are experiencing symptoms of psychosis for the first time. This can include persons who have already suffered what is called a “first episode” of psychosis or who are merely presenting early…
What is it?Senior Services at MidState Medical Center comprises programs and services covering the entire continuum of care, focusing not only on a senior’s care in the emergency department but also the provision of high-quality care on the inpatient side.
What is it?Through Bozeman Deaconess Health Services’ mobile outreach vehicle, HealthCare Connections, health care professionals provide selected immunizations and free preventive health screenings for breast and colon cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and obesity. Referrals to low-cost or…
What is it?Maui Memorial Medical Center held its third art contest at the end of 2013. Entries depicted the theme “Share the Aloha” via subject matter that could include landscapes, seascapes, animals, people and other positive ideas that the artist envisioned. Any media was accepted, including…
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The Substance Abuse Prevention Action Team (SAPAT) partners with Blount Memorial Hospital (BMH), community leaders, law enforcement, schools, the courts, businesses, parents and others to reduce substance abuse and educate all ages about health risks associated with substance use.…
What is it?Verde Valley Medical Center’s EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine has developed a community-based program that offers ongoing support for local middle and high school student athletes. HELPS offers extensive annual pre-sport physicals, athletic training, education, access to health…
What is it?Cancer screenings are provided to low-income and uninsured residents at Intermountain Healthcare Clinics. The screenings are staffed by the Intermountain School and Community Clinics, Intermountain Healthcare volunteers and the University of Utah School of Nurse Midwifery. Nurses follow…