Community Partnerships
What is it?The program鈥檚 goal is to empower local youth to become peer role models by choosing to be free of nicotine dependence. It is designed for peer-to-peer education (high school student to high school student) or mentor students leading lessons and activities in the grade school (high school鈥
What is it?Since 1984, VCU House Calls has been providing longitudinal primary care medical home visits, both scheduled and urgent, for patients too ill or disabled to get to a doctor鈥檚 office. House Calls鈥 clinical staff members make home visits every weekday. Who is it for?Medicare beneficiaries鈥
What is it?Since September 2008, the Hands on Health Interactive Center has been a place where children can discover the world of health care through 鈥渉ands-on鈥 play. This 2,400-square-foot facility, located on the hospital campus, is the only interactive learning center completely dedicated to鈥
What is it?Since 2005, the Holy Rosary Healthcare Foundation has partnered with local dental practices and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile to provide dental services for eligible youth in the community. Care is provided by a committed team of dental assistants, dental hygienists and dentists who鈥
What is it?Launched in 2011, the Holy Cross Hospital Partners in Breast Health program provides free outreach education, clinical breast exams, screening mammograms and diagnostic procedures to lower-income and minority women 40 and older who lack access to health care services. The program also鈥
What is it?In 2011, Health First identified a need with low-income Brevard County residents without dental insurance. Because demand was far exceeding the availability of free or low-cost dental services, these residents routinely went to Health First鈥檚 emergency department (ED) presenting with鈥
What is it?The United States Paralympics Committee, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, has designated Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children as a Paralympic Sport Club. With this designation, Nemours joins a community-based club network in 48 states and D.C. offering competitive鈥
What is it?An extension of the Outreach Mobile Coach Program, the Street Medicine team serves individuals in homeless camps by providing them with free, on-site medical care and resources. The team offers extensive case management services, helping homeless persons overcome barriers to obtaining鈥
What is it?In 2012, Mount Desert Island Hospital partnered with nonprofit organizations in three counties to launch the Coastal Care Team (CCT). The team works closely with patient-centered medical home practices to identify complex, high-need patients who may benefit from additional services.鈥
What is it?The Art for the Soul program enhances the hospital experience for patients, staff and visitors. Bonner General is considered to have the largest collection of fine art in North Idaho. Sandpoint has a very active artist community, so the collection concentrates on local art. The hospital鈥