Case Studies
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association produces case studies on its member organizations across a wide range of health-care topics.
What is it?The program began by offering scholarships to an obesity program at a fitness center, which it still does. But in 2007, the program commissioned a customized mobile fitness unit to travel the region supplementing shrinking physical education programs and encouraging healthy, active…
What is it?This community-based hypertension program brings existing outreach and public health services together to organize evidence-based initiatives, including free blood pressure screenings and targeted educational programs. Who is it for?All county residents, especially those at risk.
What is it?This state-licensed childcare center provides playschool, pre-school, before-and-after school programs, as well as childcare for more than 40 children each day. Scholarships are available to families who need short-term aid or ongoing assistance. Children’s Center staff network and…
What is it?Guys Night Out was created to increase attendance to Effingham Hospital’s annual prostate cancer screening event. As an incentive, an off-site provider location is transformed into a place where men gather to watch football’s greatest moments or old-time westerns, complete with ‘guy-…
What is it?Founded in 1988, FACES is a Ryan White Part D grant-funded, state-wide program that provides services to people affected by HIV/AIDS. Services include HIV primary care, medical case management, treatment adherence support and education, mental health counseling, medical transportation…
What is it? This initiative comprises the coordinated development of three new training programs in geriatrics for physicians, pharmacists and nurse practitioners, plus two pilot projects specifically geared toward seniors and two new geriatric research projects. Several geriatrics learning…
What is it?This annual health fair provides free and low-cost screenings, including skin lesion checks, prostate exams, foot checks and bone density screenings. Area physicians provide health services and information, and various other community organizations offer activities ranging from free…
What is it?The goal of this program is to reduce the problems and illnesses associated with excess weight by teaching at-risk children and their families how to improve nutrition and physical activity and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Program components include a medical exam, physical activity,…
What is it?MOMS partners an experienced obstetrical nurse with pregnant women and their families to provide free personalized guidance throughout the maternity experience. Assistance is provided with preadmission registration and enrollment for the eight free prenatal classes offered by MOMS. The…
What is it?Winner of the 2011 Minnesota Hospital Association Community Benefit Award among large hospitals, the Fairview Pond Center Clinic is a partnership between the health system and the Bloomington Public Schools. Low-cost medical services are provided to area children by Fairview physicians…