Case Studies
The American Hospital Association produces case studies on its member organizations across a wide range of health-care topics.
OverviewRecognizing that new parents have numerous questions during the baby’s first year, Medcenter One began offering a free Well Baby Clinic for new parents in the community about 10 years ago. Parents are welcome to stop by with their babies (birth to one year) during the clinic’s weekly hours…
What is it?The Community Care program offers primary and preventive care to those who would otherwise go without. Through Community Care, local residents have access to care when they need it and aren’t forced to treat the emergency department as a family physician – going only when untreated…
OverviewIn 1998, after years of seeing firsthand the devastating impact of injuries, Rhode Island Hospital decided to create a center dedicated to preventing injuries from occurring in the first place. The Injury Prevention Center (IPC) is based at Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children’s…
What is it?This program, available free of charge, is a collaboration between Allina Health, local school districts and community organizations that combines an exercise program with nutrition instruction. The program started in one elementary school in 2006 and has expanded across the state of…
OverviewIn April 2009, Kent Hospital implemented “Food Four Paws,” a pet-food collection and delivery program for low-income elderly residents with pets. This employee outreach program has engaged the more than 2,000 staff members at Kent, who bring in and donate the pet food. Rhode Island Meals on…
What is it?As part of its wellness initiative, Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island offers several smoking cessation workshops each year, in collaboration with the American Lung Association, to help community residents “kick the habit.” The program combines self-help and support to assist smokers in…
What is it?Established in 1998, the Police Action Counseling Team (PACT) program arranges for Massachusetts General Hospital clinical social workers to ride along with Chelsea police officers responding to 911 calls where children are present. In an effort to reduce the effects of trauma, social…
What is it?The Youth Athletic First Responder Program addresses the issues of why sports tragedies occur, inherent dangers, and injury prevention. Basic CPR, automatic external defibrillator (AED) use, and a question-and-answer period are also part of the program. The program is co-presented in…
What is it?Each year thousands of adolescents in western Wayne County benefit from health care and prevention services provided by Oakwood’s teen health centers. The Taylor Teen Health Center (TTHC) is a school-linked adolescent health center. Since 1988, TTHC has provided comprehensive, accessible…
What is it?Each year thousands of adolescents in western Wayne County benefit from health care and prevention services provided by Oakwood’s teen health centers. The Taylor Teen Health Center (TTHC) is a school-linked adolescent health center. Since 1988, TTHC has provided comprehensive, accessible…