Case Studies
The American Hospital Association produces case studies on its member organizations across a wide range of health-care topics.
What is it?Saint Luke’s Health System joined with Kar Woo and Artists Helping the Homeless to address the increasing number of homeless using area emergency departments for basic needs. Through a $300,000 grant, a van program was launched that operates seven days a week from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m…
What is it?This series of medical screenings – for conditions including hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol – is coordinated with a local community health clinic and provided at local wineries to their employees at no cost. Physicians and providers at the clinic donate their time for two to…
What is it?A full-service doctor’s office on wheels, the St. Clare Medical Outreach Van visits strategic locations in Wilmington to deliver free medical care to the uninsured. The van stops at scheduled locations Monday through Friday; services include vaccinations for children and adults, routine…
What is it?Mercy’s mobile mammography unit travels through seven Arkansas counties, providing quick, convenient mammograms for patients who might otherwise have to travel quite a distance for the screening. In addition, the mammography unit’s “To Save a Life” program offers free or reduced-cost…
What is it?This county-wide program was co-founded by YRMC and the Yuma Sun (newspaper) to provide tools and support to help residents establish healthier habits for life. HY 2011 focuses on safe exercise, improved nutrition, weight loss and management and freedom from addiction. Who is it for?…
What is it?A local coalition of health care providers has partnered with the Healthy York Network to offer the underserved better access to health care. HCP seeks to complete the system of care and make medications more affordable and accessible for these patients. Who is it for?Low-income,…
What is it? Since 1995, Southeastern Regional Medical Center’s hospice program has held Camp Care on the third weekend in May as a way for children experiencing bereavement to find support from a specially trained and caring adult volunteer staff, as well as others their own age who have…
What is it?The First Step Resource Center at St. Patrick Hospital incorporates a children’s advocacy center and an adult sexual assault response team. The hospital coordinates with medical and mental health providers, social service professionals, patient advocates and law enforcement and…
What is it?This not-for-profit, charitable initiative provides free, state-of-the art joint-replacement surgery to uninsured and underserved patients in the Newark area. The program is modeled on the global and national Operation Walk programs founded by orthopedic surgeon Lawrence Dorr, MD, of Los…
What is it?SCMP is a community-based approach to concussion management, partnering with physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, coaches, school counselors, nurses, teachers and families. It includes pre-season cognitive testing to measure brain processing, speed, memory and visual motor…