Community Connections
What is it?Since 2008, Healthy House has been teaching a holistic model of healthy living through observational and participatory learning in a teaching kitchen, activity rooms, outdoor court, and sustainable garden. Who is it for?Socioeconomically disadvantaged children at risk for obesity in鈥
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The Bayhealth Wellness Centers work to meet the physical needs of young people, as well as their nutritional, mental, and emotional needs. Available at area high schools, the Bayhealth Wellness Centers provide services related to physical health, nutrition, mental health, laboratory鈥
OverviewIn cooperation with the Alabama Orthopaedic Specialists and Rehab Associates, the hospital offers free sports physicals to student athletes throughout Montgomery. Children receive a comprehensive sports physical including screenings for height and weight; heart and lungs; vision, blood鈥
OverviewWorking in partnership with community and governmental groups and volunteers, as well as a communications/marketing professor and her students at Montana State University-Billings, St. Vincent Healthcare sponsored the 鈥淕o Play!鈥 initiative in 2007. A 2006 Yellowstone County community health鈥
OverviewLaunched in May 2006, Project Heart ReStart is The Christ Hospital鈥檚 initiative to increase the awareness of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and to support placement of lifesaving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) throughout the community. The American Heart Association estimates that up鈥
OverviewThe program director created the Individuals Combining Activity and Nutrition (ICAN) pilot program as a fun and upbeat way to reach especially sedentary children, ages 5 to 11, and help them find ways to exercise and eat better for the long term.
OverviewThe renovation of Castle Medical Center鈥檚 (CMC鈥檚) Emergency Department (ED) a few years ago included adding 鈥渁sthma chairs鈥 鈥 comfortable recliners 鈥 for the treatment of asthma patients. At that time, a unique asthma education program was developed to help prevent repeat admissions for鈥
OverviewOgden Regional Medical Center offers a Health To You (H2U) membership program designed to meet the health and wellness needs of adults in Weber and Davis Counties. H2U programs are designed to help members to recognize health issues early and empower them to be proactive in managing their鈥
What is it?Every July since 1997, White County Medical Center organizes A Day of Caring, where free medical, dental, and eye exams are provided to those who cannot afford them. Haircuts, immunizations, Pap exams, school supplies, food, Bibles, socks, underwear, diapers, and personal care products鈥
What is it?Health Access (HA) is a network of public and private health care and human services providers that have partnered to expand access to health care and improve health outcomes for low-income, uninsured adults in Hall County. Under the leadership of physicians and involvement of Northeast鈥