Case Studies
The American Hospital Association produces case studies on its member organizations across a wide range of health-care topics.
What is it?Baptist Operation Outreach is a mobile health care clinic for the homeless, the result of a partnership between Baptist Memorial Health Care and Christ Community Health Services. The van provides free acute and primary health care, information on disease prevention and guidance, and a…
What is it?Partnering with more than 20 local organizations, University Medical Center sponsors “You Drink, You Drive, You Lose” to promote safe driving and demonstrate the dangers of drinking and driving. The event uses victim-impact speakers who have lost loved ones as a result of drunk-driving…
What is it?An innovative model of group care, CenteringPregnancy allows a pregnant woman to meet regularly with a nurse-midwife and several women in similar stages of pregnancy for health assessments, education and peer support. The program empowers the mother-to-be by teaching her how to be an…
What is it?HELP provides access to routine health care, culturally competent care and education, and a support group. HELP care plans are customized based on the individual’s needs, and high-risk program participants receive a kit containing an electronic tablet and other necessary medical…
What is it?Since 2012, the GPFit! initiative has offered many low-cost or no-cost options for people of all ages to engage in healthier lifestyles, create awareness and action around disease prevention and better manage chronic illness. The programs, screenings, education and events through GPFit!…
What is it?HealthFinders is Grand Strand Health’s community health resource center, located in Coastal Grand Mall. It offers a variety of health seminars, screenings, classes and special events. HealthFinders provides a convenient way to obtain low-cost screenings, hospital information, health…
What is it?The Health & Wellness Connection of Fulton County (HWCFC) is a care management facility that works closely with Graham Health System. The facility assists qualified individuals with free services including help with medication costs and diabetic supplies, vision and dental care costs…
What is it?Established in 1994, the Creative Arts Program uses a variety of art media, such as painting or ceramics, as a treatment modality. This innovative therapeutic art studio complements the hospital’s existing therapy programs to enhance the rehabilitative process and improve the quality of…
What is it?The program includes individual and group education on topics such as understanding the diabetes disease process, the relationship between diabetes and food, healthy meal planning, using monitoring results to manage one’s diabetes, medication use, how to prevent or delay complications…
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Revere CARES is a community coalition founded in 1997 to reduce substance abuse by empowering the community of Revere, Mass. With support from Massachusetts General Hospital, the coalition engages multiple sectors to successfully advocate for policy, systems and environmental changes…