/ en Sat, 26 Apr 2025 20:39:02 -0500 Tue, 12 Sep 23 11:17:08 -0500 /role-hospitals-atlanticare-health-fair <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-9"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-5"> <p><img alt="An older adult visitor stops by the Atlanticare fair to talk with health workers" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid src="/sites/default/files/2023-09/ths-atlanticare-health-fair-700x532.jpg" class="align-left"></p> </div> <p>As a way to recognize National Health Center Week (Aug. 6-12), it was a surefire hit.</p> <p>New Jerseyites turned out by the hundreds to attend AlantiCare鈥檚 Federally Qualified Health Center鈥檚 annual community health fair at Atlantic Cape Community College in Atlantic City August 11.</p> <p>Attendees had the opportunity to talk and mingle with more than 50 representatives of regional, state and local community agencies who provided information about healthcare, housing, health insurance enrollment, financial assistance, career opportunities and other programs and support services.</p> <p>AtlantiCare team members grilled lunch, provided health and wellness education; taught individuals how to create and access a patient portal; and led physical fitness and other activities.</p> <p>The event included music and entertainment. Giveaways included hygiene kits; clothing items; eye glasses; book bags and other back-to-school supplies; and other items.</p> <p>The annual event highlighted the value AtlantiCare鈥檚 FQHC teams and other community health centers provide communities. The <a href="https://www.atlanticare.org/services/federally-qualified-health-center/">AtlantiCare Health Services (AHS) Federally Qualified Health Center</a> cared for 12,000 individuals through 56,584 patient visits in 2022, including those who are uninsured or underinsured.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <div> <h4>Resources on the Role of Hospitals</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/community-benefit">Benefitting Communities</a></li> <li><a href="/roleofhospitals">All Case Studies</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:17:08 -0500 Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:57:28 -0500 Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Wed, 14 Mar 2018 10:43:00 -0500 Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) /press-releases/2017-07-28-american-hospital-association-honors-two-federal-health-care-leaders <div class="outlineContent clearfix"><p>The 黑料正能量 Association (AHA) presented two federal hospital leaders with awards recognizing their outstanding service to the health care field. These awards recognize uniformed and non-uniformed federal health care leaders who have distinguished themselves through singularly significant or innovative achievements and leadership that have contributed substantially to the mission of the federal health system. The presentation took place at the recent AHA Leadership Summit in San Diego.</p><p>鈥淲e are pleased to honor Col. John Cotton and Lt. Col. Brian Neese. They both serve as great teachers, leading by example, sharing what they鈥檝e learned, and continuing to innovate to help improve patient care wherever it is delivered,鈥� said Rick Pollack, AHA president and CEO. 鈥淥ur federal hospitals are an amazing national resource, as are the people they care for. The exceptional women and men staffing these facilities exemplify dedication to patient care and service to our country.鈥�</p><p><strong>2016 Award for Excellence 鈥� Col. John Joseph Cotton, MD, MPH, Command Surgeon, Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha.</strong></p><p>While serving as Deputy Commander of the Air Force鈥檚 18<sup>th</sup> Medical Group at Kadena Air Base in Japan, Col. Cotton鈥檚 leadership and expertise were instrumental in coordinating the work of the various health care agencies serving military forces on the island of Okinawa. Through his guidance, a tri-service team comprised of health care executives from all the military treatment facilities on Okinawa worked together to improve patient safety, medical operations and readiness. As a result, emergency room visits decreased by 25 percent during holidays and down days. His efforts led to the first-ever joint emergency management operations across the island, significantly improving cooperation between Air Force, Navy and Army emergency management experts and enhancing readiness for contingency and disaster response. Col. Cotton guided the creation of an air-quality awareness platform to warn over 50,000 TRICARE beneficiaries living on Okinawa when Aeolian Dust levels become dangerous to people with lung conditions. (TRICARE is the health care program for uniformed service members and their families across the globe.) This platform was adopted by the United States Forces in Japan as a model for the entire region.</p><p><strong>2016 Special Achievement Award 鈥� Lt. Col. Brian Harrison Neese, MD, MPH, Global Health Liaison, United States Air Force International Affairs Division, Pentagon.</strong></p><p>Prior to his current duty, Lt Col Neese served as Commander of the Air Force鈥檚 628<sup>th</sup> Medical Operations Squadron in Charleston, S.C. While there, Lt. Col Neese took an innovative, thoughtful, collaborative approach to care. He developed a 鈥渦niversity鈥� program for his technicians, comprised of weekly provider-led classes to provide vital training. Under his guidance, his Physical Therapy unit implemented a direct-access model that cut wait times by 14 days, saved $800,000 a year and ranked No. 1 in the Air Force in executing its projected business plan. Dr. Neese鈥檚 alcohol prevention team helped reduce active duty alcohol-related incidents by 75 percent. His Mental Health team was recognized with the rarely given 鈥渆xceptional performers鈥� designation. Dr. Neese鈥檚 unit was recognized as Air Mobility Command鈥檚 (AMC) Best Air Force Medical Home, and his group won AMC Clinic of the Year in 2015 and 2016. His innovative approach to health care delivery led to an increase in patient satisfaction 鈥� a three-year high of 96.5 percent 鈥� even through a period of staffing shortages.</p><p>Today鈥檚 two outstanding federal health care leader award recipients embody a constant pursuit of excellence and we honor them for their exceptional service.</p><h2>About the AHA</h2><p>The AHA is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the health improvement of their communities. The AHA is the national advocate for its members, which include nearly 5,000 hospitals, health care systems, networks, other providers of care and 43,000 individual members. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. For more information, visit the AHA website at <a href="/">www.aha.org</a>.</p></div> Fri, 28 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)