Community Connections
What is it?The ICST Program provides up to 12 weeks of intensive outpatient services via a senior child psychologist, three LMSW-level clinical social workers and a consulting psychiatrist. Additional services include diagnostic clarification, teaching of more effective parenting and/or coping…
What is it?This coordinated community care delivery system for the uninsured ensures primary and specialty care, regardless of ability to pay. Who is it for?Uninsured in the community.
What is it?Decatur Health Systems established a rural Family Practice Clinic attached to the hospital. In addition to being open during regular daytime hours, the Clinic is open early mornings, evenings and on Saturdays to accommodate community residents who work regular day shifts, those who…
What is it?First Steps enables new mothers to learn about how to have a healthy family and make new friends in a supportive and open environment. The program was started by several of Memorial Hospital’s family medicine residents and a fourth-year medical student. At each meeting, a maternal child…
What is it?In 1999, the MRCP was created in collaboration with the JC Lewis Health Center, a local federally qualified health center, to provide acute and post-acute medical care for homeless individuals presenting at the emergency department. Beds are available at all times, with care and…
What is it?Greenville Hospital System expanded its frank, men’s-only Barber Shop Talk to include a women’s-only counterpart. Both talks are led by a physician and diversity leader. The talks are free and include dinner; they cover medical topics of special interest to African Americans, including…
What is it?This free program is dedicated to improving the health, self-image, and well-being of children who are overweight. The DO-WOP approach to care is holistic, combining medical expertise and diagnostic tools with nutrition and behavior education and dance exercise. Who is it for?Area…
What is it?Launched in 2009, Faith in Action is a volunteer-based program that provides services to enable individuals to maintain a healthier and more independent lifestyle. The program’s focus is broad and can be age or disability specific or can focus on informal care including help with…
What is it?Gundersen Lutheran’s Department of Dental Specialists, in conjunction with the La Crosse area YMCA, offers sports participants custom-made mouthguards for just $20 (they typically cost $100-$150). At a half-day clinic, participants have impressions made and choose from a variety of…
What is it?QCHI’s Health Facts Cards have been distributed to community members in English and Spanish. Individuals are encouraged to record information about their medications, vitamins, herbal and nutritional supplements, allergies, health history and emergency contact information. Who is it for?…