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Health system’s Community Investing Program fosters positive changes

A recent community health needs assessment conducted by Saint Francis Hospital and local organizations in Hartford, Conn., indicated that 26% of Hartford residents have difficulty paying for food and 17% have difficulty paying for housing.

Community Health Webinars

Check out webinars that tie into community health, population health, community benefit and care delivery transformation.

Mobile health clinic helps bridge access to care in Oklahoma communities

INTEGRIS Health in Oklahoma has been working to meet people where they are with their Mobile Health Clinic, launched in March 2019.

AONL Affiliates

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AONL currently recognizes 44 Affiliates. These affiliates play an important role in helping nursing leaders forge strong links with colleagues in their state and region.
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The Outreach Oncologist for Rural Colorado

Dr. Robert Hoyer, an oncologist with UCHealth in Colorado Springs, dedicates one week each month to providing cancer care in rural southeast Colorado, where access to specialized medical services is limited.
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AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award

The AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award recognizes outstanding collaboration by hospitals and health systems for healthier communities. The award honors American Hospital Association members who: Improve community health status whether through health care, economic or social initiatives; and are collaborative, joint efforts among health care systems or hospitals, or among hospitals and other community leaders and organizations.

Population Health | Center

AHA's Population Health team brings together innovations in care to help hospitals improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
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Turning corner stores into health hubs

Angela Shuman, a community health nurse with Penn State Health, plays a vital role in supporting residents of Reading, Pa., through monthly health check-ins at New Heightz Grocery Store. Her warm, personal approach — like hugging regulars and offering gentle reminders about medication — has built deep trust within the community.

3 Ways to Expand Community, Patient Engagement

Advisory councils or boards can play an integral role in engaging the voice of the patient to help shape changes from providers and health plans. But some organizations are going a step further.

Healthy Moms program provides parents with multifaceted supports

Since 1998, Rochester Regional Health’s Healthy Moms program has helped to improve birth outcomes in and around the central New York region.