Community Connections
OverviewNearly six million people with some form of diabetes go undiagnosed. To help residents of the hospital鈥檚 service area that may otherwise go undiagnosed determine if they have or are at risk for diabetes, Dauterive Hospital conducts a unique drive-thru diabetes screening and consultation鈥
What is it?Virginia Mason launched its Intensive Outpatient Care Program (IOCP) in 2007 to substantially reduce total spending for Boeing's employees and their adult dependents with the highest health care costs. By coordinating care for these patients - including proactive outreach, education鈥
OverviewIn collaboration with the City of Davenport and other service organizations, Genesis Health System (GHS) joined First Lady Michelle Obama in the nation鈥檚 Let鈥檚 Move campaign. Let鈥檚 Move is intended to address childhood obesity in a manner that is fun; it is anticipated to have a long-term鈥
What is it?The clinic helps break down barriers to access for asthma care by providing quality screening, diagnosis, education, and treatment, including free medication. Who is it for?Primarily low-income and uninsured residents who may not otherwise receive medical treatment for their asthma, or鈥
What is it?The Grand Vision Cancer Information Center (GVCIC) provides supportive and educational services to help people gain knowledge on preventing cancer and dealing with the diagnosis, treatments, and side effects of the disease. Staffed by two registered nurses, the GVCIC offers a wide鈥
What is it?Bayhealth Medical Center, Beebe Medical Center, Nanticoke Health Services, and several other health and community organizations have launched Healthier Sussex County. This collaborative initiative will address important health issues affecting area residents by identifying and addressing鈥
What is it?The Community Health Forum involves 110 local organizations and 250 citizens in solving key community problems. The group gathers every other month to share information and resources, and jointly plan targeted community health improvement efforts. Augusta Health provides meeting space,鈥
What is it?AnMed Health created Camp Asthmania, a free four-day camp that empowers children to effectively manage their asthma while having the same social and recreational experience of camp that other children enjoy. Camp Asthmania empowers children to gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence鈥
OverviewThis family-focused health fair is an educational, fun and family-friendly event that provides answers to questions that parents and those expecting a baby may have. Along with screenings, there are giveaways and safety games for children; and information and advice is available to parents.
OverviewIn 2003, a nationwide flu vaccine shortage prompted Hillcrest Medical Center, in collaboration with the Tulsa Health Department, to educate its community about how healthy lifestyle habits can prevent the flu. 鈥淒on't Bug Me鈥 teaches its audience the simple yet effective steps that can鈥