Community Connections
What is it?This free event included informational presentations from a team of rehabilitation and health professionals including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and dietitians, and an inspirational talk from stroke survivor Megan Timothy, who bicycled solo across鈥
What is it?The ACH Dental Sealant Program is one of the key components in the hospital鈥檚 overall strategy to improve the oral health of children in the state. Arkansas Children鈥檚 Hospital operates a school-based dental sealant program in addition to managing three mobile dental clinics and鈥
What is it?Collaborating with community agencies, the Community Care Clinic of Rowan County (CCCRC) has provided primary medical, dental and pharmacy services to the uninsured since 1996. The CCCRC sponsors the NC Missions of Mercy portable dental clinic, in addition to conducting physicals at the鈥
What is it?Willis-Knighton Health System (WKHS) offers two popular programs for children. 鈥淕rowing Up for Boys鈥 and 鈥淕rowing Up for Girls鈥 are free one-hour classes designed to provide information to prepare children for the physical and emotional changes that come with adolescence. WKHS physicians鈥
What is it?Waterbury Hospital offers Youth Pipeline Initiatives, a wide array of free programs educating parents and children about their civic rights and responsibilities, as well as the urgent need for higher education. Initiatives include the Parent Leadership Training Institute, Parents鈥
What is it?Turn 2 Us (T2U) is an elementary school-based program that aims to improve social, behavioral and academic performance for children at risk for developing mental health disorders. The program provides a range of services to students, staff and parents through a partnership between Turn 2鈥
What is it?Retreat & Refresh Stroke Camp (RRSC), a nonprofit with a national network of camps, offers a weekend getaway for stroke survivors, their caregivers and families. Approximately 40 stroke survivors and caregivers spend the weekend participating in games, skits, music, arts and crafts,鈥
What is it?Since 2002, St. Vincent鈥檚 Hispanic Outreach (HO) has helped Latino communities take charge of and prevent illness. The program promotes wellness through health screenings and health education and works with partners to provide low-cost primary care to more than 140 Latinos annually. The鈥
What is it?With offices in the Family Practice Center at Saint Francis Hospital and the Center of Hope in Newark, the Tiny Steps Program fosters healthy pregnancies, healthy babies and healthy families. The program offers complete prenatal, maternity and post-partum care, bilingual health classes,鈥
What is it?The diabetes initiative was formed as a pilot program with the goal of improving the quality of care for the growing diabetic population in Sussex County. The program was implemented in 10 primary care practices, and educated providers regarding current evidence-based practices for鈥