Community Connections
What is it?The Men’s Health Initiative is a broad-based collaborative that uses clinical and psychosocial programming to improve the health status of men. Partnerships involve faith-based organizations, civic clubs, city and county governments, local schools and universities, service and health…
What is it?Cedars-Sinai’s Healthy Habits program partners with schools and community organizations year-round to teach good habits early in life and help families adopt healthier lifestyles. Cedars-Sinai health educators present 10-week workshops on nutrition and fitness in second-grade classrooms…
What is it?The Life Shines Bright (LSB) Pregnancy Program combines one-on-one prenatal care – including education and treatment – into an approach that uses both individual consultations and group settings as a model to encourage networking and experience sharing. While learning to sew baby…
What is it?When the number of dental incidents seen in the state’s emergency departments (EDs) increased nearly 20 percent, Palmetto Health created a program to redirect patients to dental homes. Uninsured patients were integrated into private dentist offices and were accepted using the Medicaid…
What is it?The Health Alliance for the Uninsured (HAU) is a community collaborative that makes quality health care available to the county’s most vulnerable population. Partners include the area’s safety net clinics, hospitals, Oklahoma County Medical Society and other public and private partners.…
What is it?This three-month weight loss challenge is a free community competition to promote health and wellness. Participants sign up in teams or as individuals. Monthly weigh-ins, incentives and activities are available, along with a Facebook group and other support. Activities include free yoga…
What is it?After four years showcasing clinicians from around Care New England (CNE) as experts on a variety of health-related topics, the system launched CNE Talks Health. The program includes an enhanced web presence illustrating services on each system member’s website and the main CNE site, as…
What is it?In 2005, Community Health Services (CHS), the Baptist Health Corbin (formerly Baptist Regional Medical Center) outreach department, created the FOCUS Prescription Program to assist with the rising costs of prescribed medication. CHS helps eligible patients obtain their prescribed…
What is it?Kona Community Hospital (KCH), the Hawaii legislature and Hawaii Medical Services Association launched a mobile medical van in spring 2012, with KCH contributing medical expertise and staff to coordinate services. Van services began at the Pahala Elementary School campus but now also…
What is it?
Mercy Clinic – which operates every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Pittsburg County Health Department – provides no-cost primary care, mental health care, some dental services, eye exams and eyeglasses. Staff also focus on controlling diabetes, blood pressure, and…