Community Connections
What is it?The hospital鈥檚 Community Relations department partnered with Rebuilding Together, a national nonprofit organization with a network of affiliates, to help preserve and revitalize houses in the Northwest section of the District of Columbia. For eight years, it has participated in providing鈥
What is it?A free community event, Heart of the Matter focuses on the prevention of heart disease. The event begins with a free, early morning fasting blood draw; the results are available at the evening event. Those attending have the opportunity to review their results with a cardiologist, family鈥
What is it?The mission of St. Joseph鈥檚/Candler is: 鈥淩ooted in God鈥檚 love, we treat illness and promote wellness for all people.鈥 Recognizing that unemployment, illiteracy, and many other social determinants were directly affecting the health status of many community members, St. Joseph鈥檚/Candler鈥
OverviewProjects undertaken by the Center for Healthy Communities are aimed at improving access to health care, promoting healthy lifestyles, and promoting a healthier community for residents of Polk County and surrounding areas. The Center links Iowa Health - Des Moines (IHDM) and its resources to鈥
What is it?Each February to coincide with National Heart Month, Mesa View Regional Hospital and the city of Mesquite/Mesquite Recreation Center co-sponsor the Mesquite Heart Walk, a 3.2 mile trek through town. The Heart Walk finishes in front of the hospital, where each participant receives a鈥
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Mercy's Joslin Diabetes Center (JDC) provides comprehensive diabetes education and insulin management services for people of all ages. Team members include an endocrinologist, nurse diabetes educators, dietitian diabetes educators, a podiatrist, an exercise specialist, and a mental鈥
OverviewIn October 2007, Duncan Regional Hospital (DRH) opened the Duncan Regional Hospital Learning Center (DRHLC), which includes two programs: a nursing school facility and the Hands On Health (HOH) Interactive Learning Center. The DRHLC was created to proactively combat the critical shortage of鈥
What is it?Hospital-sponsored trainings have been offered for hospital staff and community providers 鈥 as well as for those who work with children in the community 鈥 about how to recognize, treat, and prevent community-associated methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) staph infection.鈥
OverviewGet Fit Wamego is a 12-week recreational fitness challenge that promotes a change in lifestyle, rather than adherence to a diet program. The program was designed to support participants in attaining their fitness goals by introducing a variety of nutrition and fitness opportunities. The鈥
What is it?With leadership from Hannibal Regional Hospital, the Hannibal Free Clinic opened in May 2007 to provide access to primary medical care. The clinic is open five days a week and is staffed by 14 volunteer physicians and 47 support volunteers whose work is designed to build a healthy鈥