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?SRSLY (text language for 鈥渟eriously鈥) is a community-based youth substance-abuse prevention coalition led by Chelsea Community Hospital. The initiative implements multiple strategies across multiple sectors to address multiple causes to the problem of substance abuse. What makes SRSLY鈥
What is it?
In 2007, Cheyenne Regional lent its name, planning/advocacy staff, and financial resources to partner with United Way of Laramie County and the Laramie County Community Partnership to develop and launch the 2-1-1 call system in seven southeastern counties of Wyoming. Today, from any鈥
What is it?Since 2003, Lovelace Westside Hospital has showcased almost 40 diverse pieces of art from local artists. The Rio Rancho Art Association has regular shows at the hospital. Selections, which cross a variety of media and styles, are changed every two months. Up to 38 new pieces are鈥
What is it?Staff members at Lourdes Counseling Center identify people in jail who need follow-up mental health services after they are released. Each week the team works within the county jails, which hold more than 1,000 inmates. The Lourdes team overcomes any fears and stigma of working with this鈥
What is it?This free program offers individuals with disabilities who were born with or have suffered a permanent physical injury a sense of community, helping them live their lives to the fullest. PossAbilities helps the disabled through advocacy, mentoring, peer support, resources and more than鈥
What is it?Through the Healing Arts program, Renown Health partners with local art agencies, the University School of Medicine and area school districts to showcase original artwork from local and regional artists, offer two healing garden spaces (one dedicated specifically to children鈥檚 needs),鈥
What is it?The clinic helps teens and young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) make the leap from St. Jude to adult-care facilities of their choice. Using curriculum developed by the St. Jude Hematology Department, the transition team prepares patients by addressing peer relationships, nutrition鈥
What is it?To help people better document their medications in case of a medical emergency, Beebe Healthcare in 1999 began distributing File of Life packets. These free, red plastic, magnetized packets contain a person鈥檚 personal medical information and are kept on the refrigerator for paramedics鈥
What is it?Composed of judges, hospital staff, law enforcement, social service agencies, business owners, recovery centers and community members, including recovering addicts and their family members, the task force offers providers professional trainings about the state database that helps鈥
What is it?Garden on the Go is Indiana University (IU) Health鈥檚 year-round mobile produce delivery program. It is designed to improve access to affordable, fresh produce in under-resourced communities that would not have easy access otherwise. IU Health works with 20 community partners to host鈥