Telling the Hospital Story
The AHA is continuing our efforts to spotlight the many ways that hospitals and health systems benefit the patients and communities they serve. See AHA's Telling the Hospital Story landing page for additional stories and an opportunity to share what your hospital or health systems is doing to benefit your community.
Indiana hospitals and health systems are working together to develop centralized equity reports that allow the providers to compare quality outcomes across different demographic groups. By working together, the hospitals are increasing access to preventive care and customizing the patient鈥
Urging its communities to 鈥渂and together to take action,鈥 Munson Healthcare in Michigan has released eye-catching videos and other resources to encourage people of all ages to stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Emphasizing the intense safety monitoring and testing of these vaccines鈥
Clinical leaders at the University of Utah Health are sharing data and stories to encourage people to get vaccinated or boosted against COVID-19. The health system also is the epicenter of Project Art Heals Utah, a collaborative art project that honors the 鈥渟hared resilience鈥 of communities during鈥
That commitment to being always there and ready to care is being tested as hospitals and health systems navigate historic workforce shortages, broken supply chains, rapid inflation that has increased the cost of caring, and other severe financial pressures that could jeopardize access to care.
Houston Healthcare President and Chief Executive Officer Charles Briscoe recently announced the launch of a new Community Healthcare Initiative called #HoustonHealthy. The goal of this initiative is to encourage everyone in Houston County to focus on preventative health measures as a way to protect鈥
VA Southern Nevada Health is finding new ways to prevent substance misuse among veterans at risk and build relationships. Canine drug detection teams are doing more than just confiscating illegal narcotics, the well-trained dogs are helping to develop a positive bond between patients and police and鈥
Banner Health is leading the fight against Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, bringing together top physicians and scientists to find better ways to prevent, delay and treat the disease, which some experts call one of the most important health care challenges in America. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, a popular鈥
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed Eastern New Mexico Medical Center from a 鈥減andemic hospital鈥 to a regional hospital that can play a lead role in coordinating patient care among hospitals in the area, according to its CEO. ENMMC鈥檚 2021 community benefit report highlights its work during the COVID-鈥
Children鈥檚 National Hospital knows that no one deserves to experience violence, especially the youngest among us and opens up its first youth violence intervention program. Services include physical and emotional treatment, community support groups and safe housing.
In Montana鈥檚 northwest Flathead Valley, it is not uncommon for residents to have to travel over 30 miles away to the closest hospital. Logan Health鈥檚 ASSIST program uses trained volunteers to help local residents access and navigate essential health services and social services, addressing key鈥