Case Studies
The 黑料正能量 Association produces case studies on its member organizations across a wide range of health-care topics.
What is it?The program provides home visits by registered nurses at no charge to families with newborns. Who is it for?All families with newborns in St. Lucie and Martin counties. Why do they do it?The goal is to reduce readmission rates for infant jaundice, dehydration and weight loss; maintain鈥
What is it?The program partners with local elementary schools to offer 10 interactive modules, directly tied to SOL (curriculum mandated by the state), on hand-washing, healthy eating, bicycle safety as well as other topics. Who is it for?Students from kindergarten through fourth grade. Why do they鈥
What is it?Jewish Diabetes Care provides free nutrition and diabetes care weekly to patients at the Mercy Medical Clinic, a rural clinic that serves the uninsured 鈥 including a growing number of Hispanic migrant workers and their families. With the help of an interpreter, clinicians are able to鈥
What is it?The PCCHP was created by the hospital and other health agencies to assess community health and wellness needs; to leverage the collective strength of multiple organizations addressing health, wellness and quality of life in the county; and to coordinate resources to deal with scarcities鈥
What is it?This program, held in collaboration with four area senior centers, provides accessible health monitoring services to seniors via regularly scheduled clinics and other initiatives. The senior centers provide the critical physical space necessary to see patients, as well as a鈥
What is it?This comprehensive program provides specialty clinical care for sickle cell patients The clinic is open daily and is staffed by a physician, nurse practitioner and registered nurses who provide health maintenance, laboratory testing, screening tests, blood transfusions, vaccinations,鈥
What is it?Reducing complications and suffering caused by the diabetes epidemic is a strategic quality objective for 2011/2012 at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. Using feedback from physicians who manage the complexities of this condition, Mount Sinai designed The Diabetes and Cardiovascular鈥
What is it?This community outreach service is located in The Mall at Johnson City and is staffed by RNs, dietitians and other health professionals. The HRC is a convenient, comfortable, accessible place to attend wellness classes and support groups or be screened for various health issues for free鈥
What is it?Since 2002, the Windsor Connection Resource Center has been a 鈥渙ne-stop shop鈥 for health and human services in the community. Participating agencies collaborate as a team 鈥 led by hospital staff 鈥 and share resources to deliver coordinated care as needed. Who is it for? The community-at-鈥
What is it?This on-the-job training program helps participants develop marketable skills and confidence. Students cycle through three 10-week work rotations in several hospital departments, working closely with staff to develop positive work habits and skills. After graduation, participants receive鈥