Case Studies
The American Hospital Association produces case studies on its member organizations across a wide range of health-care topics.
OverviewThe foster family program began in 1979 to assist frail individuals at least 55 years old who are no longer able to live independently. The Community Based Programs staff trains and supervises caregivers. Initially, the program’s staff consisted of a team of a nurse case manager and social…
OverviewIn recognizing that complex health-related issues cannot be addressed by any one agency, the New London County Health Collaborative (NLCHC) was formed in 2007 to unite the medical, social service, and public health communities to jointly examine health status concerns in New London County.…
What is it?Memorial FIT Kids is a school-based program that works to change children’s and their families’ approach to nutrition, physical activity, and healthy lifestyles. Memorial FIT Kids is involved in every school district in the Shiawassee County region and promotes health through…
What is it?The cholesterol screening program is offered by Advocate BroMenn Community Wellness Services to target individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease. Non-fasting glucose, blood pressure, and total cholesterol screenings are offered to individuals, along with a simple cardiovascular risk…
What is it?This integrated program takes place in the emergency department (ED), where people are offered free confidential side-by-side HIV and Hepatitis C tests while awaiting treatment. Health counselors provide patients with prevention and awareness information during each counseling session.…
What is it?Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program provides comprehensive mental health care in American Sign Language to deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deaf-blind children and adults, as well as their hearing family members, in the six-county Chicago area and beyond…
What is it?The Puentes Autism Treatment Program, offered through the hospital’s Pediatric Development Center, uses a unique treatment model that provides clinical intervention immediately upon a diagnosis of autism. The program teaches autistic children skills in a variety of settings, including…
What is it?New Vitality is an award-winning health and wellness program tailored to meet the needs of today’s mature adults. Members benefit socially, physically, emotionally, mentally, and educationally from New Vitality’s extensive roster of exercise classes, lectures, workshops, classes, support…
What is it?Committed to its community, Henry Ford Health System has created effective approaches to provide residents, especially minorities and ethnicities, needed medical care. From comprehensive, free family grief support to a health improvement program tailored to African-American men, Henry…
OverviewThe Teen Health Corner is a collaborative project initiated by Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, a district hospital and critical access hospital, and coordinated with Kalkaska Public Schools and Forest Area Community Schools. The school-linked adolescent program in Kalkaska, now in its…