Case Studies
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association produces case studies on its member organizations across a wide range of health-care topics.
What is it?For a $20 donation, one bag that feeds four people is provided to a family. Each bag includes one canned ham, string beans, candied yams, rolls, pound cake and peaches. The bags are distributed through area health care agencies (home health, hospice, chemotherapy and radiation therapy).…
What is it?This partnership was formed in 2006 to integrate local service providers and create systemic changes in how services are organized, delivered and financed for those most vulnerable to poor birth outcomes. The Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio serves as the project’s hub, working with…
OverviewSenior Fit is a free, 45-minute workout for adults age 55 and older, of varying physical abilities. The program is active at 21 sites, and 63 classes are conducted each week by certified fitness professionals experienced in working with people who have chronic conditions. Participants may…
What is it?This program is a highly structured, court-monitored treatment program for veterans. With successful completion of the court-monitored program, the veteran may be eligible to have charges expunged, thereby avoiding the negative repercussions of a conviction on record. Who is it for?…
What is it?Kuakini Health System’s Healthful Lifestyle Promotions activities help increase community awareness about personal health and reinforce the importance of practicing and maintaining good health habits. Education and awareness activities include free health screenings, clinical…
What is it?This career-related program includes a two-day camp, lunch and a set of scrubs. Ten different health care careers are covered, including diagnostic imaging, laboratory, medical records, nursing, orthopedic surgery, pharmacy, radiation therapy and rehabilitation services. Students are…
What is it?The ICST Program provides up to 12 weeks of intensive outpatient services via a senior child psychologist, three LMSW-level clinical social workers and a consulting psychiatrist. Additional services include diagnostic clarification, teaching of more effective parenting and/or coping…
What is it?This coordinated community care delivery system for the uninsured ensures primary and specialty care, regardless of ability to pay. Who is it for?Uninsured in the community.
What is it?Decatur Health Systems established a rural Family Practice Clinic attached to the hospital. In addition to being open during regular daytime hours, the Clinic is open early mornings, evenings and on Saturdays to accommodate community residents who work regular day shifts, those who…
What is it?First Steps enables new mothers to learn about how to have a healthy family and make new friends in a supportive and open environment. The program was started by several of Memorial Hospital’s family medicine residents and a fourth-year medical student. At each meeting, a maternal child…