Case Studies
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association produces case studies on its member organizations across a wide range of health-care topics.
What is it?This is a partnership with the city that links hospital care to community support services for older patients. Who is it for?Patients 60 and older. Why do they do it?Nearly 25 percent of Margate residents are 60 or older. The program aims to create a true community-wide continuum of care…
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DOVE provides 24/7 crisis intervention to victims of domestic violence in the emergency department, complete documentation of physical and psychological injuries, referrals to community and legal resources, as well as follow-up case management, support groups and counseling. Staff…
What is it?Designed by the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome, this program seeks to prevent abuse by educating parents on their babies’ natural instinct to cry and how to respond. A booklet and 10-minute DVD explain PURPLE crying and the dangers of shaking a baby. PURPLE spells out the crying…
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This partnership among the hospital, medical school and two federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) identifies and teaches adult patients with type 2 diabetes how to manage their chronic condition. Launched in 2006, the program uses culturally sensitive bilingual videos and print…
What is it?This program helps participants navigate the complex health care system and provides an interdisciplinary approach that helps them follow their medical plans of care. Who is it for?Low-income patients with diabetes or heart failure who don’t meet criteria for home health care. Why do…
What is it? This program started with construction of a new birthing center. Childbirth and Beyond activates appropriate referrals to the birthing center for pre-natal classes, and to County Health Departments and other county services for available resources and WIC programs. Pre-natal education…
What is it?Providence Alaska Medical Center recently opened a senior clinic on its hospital campus to serve as a patient-centered medical home for Medicare patients. The PSCC has seen 1,200-plus patients so far; initial appointments are one hour to give physicians time to get to know each patient.…
What is it?The CARE Fund provides financial resources for patients to acquire care associated with the Stephanie L. Miner Women’s Imaging Center at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center. Who is it for?Residents who have limited income and no or inadequate health insurance.
What is it?The medical center hosts a health fair for women during National Heart Disease Awareness month. Free cholesterol, blood sugar, BMI, and blood pressure screenings are conducted during the event. Information is also provided on walking programs, stress management, and other women’s…
What is it?The P.H.A.T. campaign embraces music, dance and other elements of hip-hop culture to deliver important messages about healthy eating and physical activity. Over eight weeks, Southbridge-area youth worked a few hours each week with local hip-hop talent and associates from Nemours Health…