Case Studies
The American Hospital Association produces case studies on its member organizations across a wide range of health-care topics.
OverviewAvera, the health ministry of the Benedictine and Presentation Sisters, is a regional partnership of health professionals who share support services to maintain health care at more than 231 locations in eastern South Dakota and surrounding states. Avera has five regional centers: Avera St.…
What is it?The Physical Therapy Outreach program provides physical therapy services and wellness education to outlying rural communities and organizations. Due to their location, these communities have limited access to physical therapy services. The hospital works with area school systems, skilled…
What is it?Through Safe Kids Fargo/Moorhead, local children participate in bike rodeos throughout the year at various venues. The “rodeo” includes instructions on bike safety including bike helmet fitting, bike maintenance and an obstacle course that helps demonstrate the proper hand signals and…
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…