Hospitals Against Violence
Mark Gestring, M.D., a trauma surgeon at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center (URMC), was fed up seeing teenagers arrive at the trauma center to be treated for gunshot or knife wounds, only to return weeks or months later with more serious or fatal injuries.
Overview
Ascension鈥檚 Lourdes Youth Services has been serving parents and young people since 1996. It offers many prevention and-intervention programs designed to suit the needs of the community鈥檚 youth and their families. Ascension鈥檚 Lourdes Youth & Family Services continues to grow. Programs鈥
Overview
An evaluation in 2007 revealed that 9 out of 12 zip codes in Ascension鈥檚 St. John Providence Health System (SJP) service area had some of the worst health outcomes in the entire state of Michigan. Community survey results pointed to three major needs: sustainable access to primary health鈥
Decrying the violence that has taken a bloodier turn in recent weeks across America, AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack earlier this week told health care leaders that hospitals have an important role to play in reducing violence in the communities they serve.
What is it?
Let the Youth Lead the Way is one of four programs in The MetroHealth System鈥檚 Community Health Advocacy Initiative. The initiative is designed to address health disparities and improve the health status of local residents by engaging community members. This particular project engages鈥
A recent New York Times article on the changing nature of health care facility security 鈥渉ighlights the challenge that hospitals face daily both to serve our patients and protect the dedicated men and women who care for them 24/7,鈥 Pam Thompson, chief nursing officer and senior vice president鈥
In this discussion, Larry Phillips, D.C.S.W., Program Manager and Norah Erb R.N. Director of Nursing Practice SSM, St. Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City, will describe an innovative approach to integrating physical and behavioral care, via a monitored care unit.
What is it?
The Violence Intervention Program is an intensive hospital-based intervention that provides social assistance to victims of violent injury. Victims receive assessment, counseling and social support from a multidisciplinary team to help make critical changes in their lives. Although鈥
What is it?
Harborview is testing an innovative approach to gun violence patterned on alcohol and substance abuse interventions. After clinical staff treat patients鈥 gunshot wounds, social workers interview them and begin to address high-risk behaviors. Following discharge, a case manager is鈥
What is it?
Project Ujima is a multidisciplinary collaboration addressing youth and adult violence in Milwaukee using individual, family and community intervention and prevention strategies.