Community Partnerships
What is it?An innovative partnership with East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and Wilkes University trains a select group of volunteer students to act as health coaches for patients with chronic illness. The students 鈥 who visit patients at home 鈥 are trained to recognize signs that a鈥
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Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) offers counseling and support to young people who are experiencing symptoms of psychosis for the first time. This can include persons who have already suffered what is called a 鈥渇irst episode鈥 of psychosis or who are merely presenting early鈥
What is it?Senior Services at MidState Medical Center comprises programs and services covering the entire continuum of care, focusing not only on a senior鈥檚 care in the emergency department but also the provision of high-quality care on the inpatient side.
What is it?Through Bozeman Deaconess Health Services鈥 mobile outreach vehicle, HealthCare Connections, health care professionals provide selected immunizations and free preventive health screenings for breast and colon cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and obesity. Referrals to low-cost or鈥
What is it?Maui Memorial Medical Center held its third art contest at the end of 2013. Entries depicted the theme 鈥淪hare the Aloha鈥 via subject matter that could include landscapes, seascapes, animals, people and other positive ideas that the artist envisioned. Any media was accepted, including鈥
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The Substance Abuse Prevention Action Team (SAPAT) partners with Blount Memorial Hospital (BMH), community leaders, law enforcement, schools, the courts, businesses, parents and others to reduce substance abuse and educate all ages about health risks associated with substance use.鈥
What is it?Verde Valley Medical Center鈥檚 EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine has developed a community-based program that offers ongoing support for local middle and high school student athletes. HELPS offers extensive annual pre-sport physicals, athletic training, education, access to health鈥
What is it?Cancer screenings are provided to low-income and uninsured residents at Intermountain Healthcare Clinics. The screenings are staffed by the Intermountain School and Community Clinics, Intermountain Healthcare volunteers and the University of Utah School of Nurse Midwifery. Nurses follow鈥
What is it?Hancock Medical Center鈥檚 Mammography Assistance Program provides screening and diagnostic mammography tests for uninsured women. The program receives support through fundraising efforts such as the 鈥淕olf with a Purpose鈥 tournament and festival each year so that it can help women get鈥
What is it?Fort Madison Community Hospital (FMCH) formed the Partnership for the Health & Safety of All Students with an area high school. As part of the effort, FMCH hired an athletic trainer to work onsite at the school to support the students, parents, coaches and administration in creating鈥