Community Connections
What is it?Since 2003, the Differing Abilities Disability Awareness Program has helped children develop mutual respect for people with disabilities by fostering a greater understanding of the challenges faced by people with disabilities, and creating a more inclusive environment. The program…
What is it?In 2012, the Rutland Community Health Team started an Advance Directive (AD) Explainer program that uses trained hospital volunteers to facilitate the completion and filing of ADs for healthy adults. Program volunteers navigate the process, explain the forms, help clients express their…
What is it?It has been two years since Roger Williams Medical Center and Fatima Hospital – both part of the CharterCARE system – opened the state’s first senior-friendly emergency departments (EDs). Both departments underwent physical renovations and modifications, while staff received enhanced…
What is it?For 26 years, the Therapeutic Interagency Preschool (TIP) Program has provided educational, developmental, mental health and safety monitoring services to very young children in need. Currently, TIP cares for 60 children at a time, with a constant waiting list, making use of…
What is it?St. Vincent Hospital Foundation’s Healthcare Exploration Program (HEP) is an extraordinary opportunity at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center for a small, highly motivated, diverse group of high school students to expand and develop their interests in health care. In a rigorous…
What is it?Bingham Memorial Hospital (BMH) partnered with city officials to have a new ballpark constructed. Since 2007, BMH has donated a total of $250,000 to the city’s baseball complex, with additional funds provided by the city of Blackfoot. Construction on Memorial Field began in spring 2007,…
What is it?St. Vincent Healthcare, Yellowstone City-County Health Department (RiverStone Health) and Billings Clinic launched Healthy By Design to encourage, recognize, educate and create a standard of excellence for promoting and improving health by working across sectors of the community. Three…
What is it?Since it opened a decade ago, Puentes de Salud (Bridges of Health) has grown to be recognized as a national model for immigrant health and wellness. The new 7,000-square-foot clinic and education center opened its doors in April 2015 as the program’s permanent home. Penn Medicine donated…
What is it?Project H.E.A.L.T.H. (Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles for Tomorrow’s Health) was designed to encourage schools and communities to eat healthier and increase physical activity to reduce the risk of childhood/adolescent obesity. Educational activities include grocery store tours,…
What is it?Organized by Dixie Regional and implemented by Family Healthcare Clinics, providers prescribe aerobic activity and recommend muscle-strengthening exercise. Clinics track outcomes and encourage activity at every visit. Who is it for?Patients with chronic disease, obesity, an unhealthy…