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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Alameda Health System secures over $77m for care units
The Alameda Health System (AHS) in the US has secured over $77m in funding to enhance its behavioural health infrastructure. This investment will fund the construction of a ten-bed inpatient medical detox and psychiatric care unit at San Leandro Hospital, as well as two units with 20 beds dedicated to geriatric psychiatric healthcare at St Rose Hospital. The funding comes from the California Department of Health Care Services' (DHCS) Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program, via Proposition 1. St Rose Hospital board chair and AHS chief operating officer Mark Fratzke said: 'This is a transformative investment for Alameda Health System and the East Bay community. It strengthens our ability to care for those in the most vulnerable moments of their lives and ensures that people can get the mental and behavioural health care they need close to home. 'We are proud to be recognised as a critical component of California's efforts to modernise and expand mental and behavioural health care. This funding will advance our mission of caring, healing, teaching, and serving all.' In Alameda County, mental and behavioural health ranks among the top five priority health needs, as highlighted in the Alameda County Health Care Service's Community Health Needs Assessment for 2022-2025. The funding will allow the health system to address a care gap and broaden its capacity to cater to patients with intricate behavioural health requirements. AHS is one of 124 sponsor organisations to receive a share of the $3.3bn in competitive funding awards from the DHCS' Proposition 1 Bond BHCIP Round 1. These awards are part of a broader effort to establish a behavioural health system in California, ensuring timely access to various levels of care, from crisis stabilisation to long-term treatment. The state's commitment to reducing mental health crises and supporting community-based solutions underscores the importance of these investments for the sustainability and accessibility of behavioural care services. "Alameda Health System secures over $77m for care units" was originally created and published by Hospital Management, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Journals
01-05-2025
- Health
- Business Journals
Wilkes Medical Center Foundation invests $522K in community health initiatives
The Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center Foundation has announced the allocation of $522,205 in investments for the community. This is in addition to the $780,000 in grants awarded by the foundation in 2023, reinforcing its continued commitment to enhancing health care access and overall well-being in Wilkes County. Grant recipients were selected based on their alignment with key priorities identified in the most recent Community Health Needs Assessment. Focus areas include access to transportation, essential health care services and programs addressing community health challenges. 'These grants empower local organizations to expand their services, purchase critical equipment and develop innovative programs that directly benefit county residents,' said Holly Minton, Wilkes Medical Center Foundation Grant Committee chair. 'We are proud to support their vital work and to help ensure that quality health care remains accessible to everyone in Wilkes County.' Notable funded projects include: Wilkes Community College: Dental hygiene program Child Abuse Prevention Team of Wilkes County — CAPT Cares: Car seats for kids Catherine Barber Memorial Shelter: Food and transportation voucher program CareNet of Wilkes, Inc.: The CareNet Hope Fund for mental health and substance abuse services Samaritan Kitchen of Wilkes: Project Backpack for food-insecure children These projects represent a portion of those receiving funding this year. Through these investments, the foundation remains dedicated to strengthening health care services and addressing the community's unique challenges. For more information about the foundation, its grant programs or this year's recipients, please visit Wilkes Medical Center Foundation. You can also donate online. Learn more about Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic learning health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and part of Advocate Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system with locations throughout the region and Wake Forest University School of Medicine, the academic core of Advocate Health and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Treasure Valley health care providers seek resident feedback on local needs
Treasure Valley residents are invited to participate in a community health survey. The survey is for the Community Health Needs Assessment, a private-public initiative by organizations including by the region's two major hospital systems, St. Luke's Health System and Saint Alphonsus Health System; the region's two public health districts, Central District Health and Southwest District Health; along with other partners such as Terry Reilly Health Services, United Way of Treasure Valley and Weiser Memorial Hospital. The needs assessment initiative is convened by the Western Idaho Community Health Collaborative. 'It's important for residents to take this survey because it offers us direct, local input on how (the collaborative), community partners, and local health care providers can make the Treasure Valley a healthier place to live,' Berenice Medina, community health strategist at the Western Idaho Community Health Collaborative, said in a written statement. 'Your feedback will help us to better understand what we can do to create positive change in people's health and quality of life.' The anonymous survey is available online and takes less than 10 minutes to finish. The survey will be open through May 31. Results will be used to help develop strategies to address southwest Idaho's pressing health challenges, Central District Health announced in a news release. In June, 30 people who participate in the survey will be selected to win $20 gift cards through a raffle.
Malaysian Reserve
24-04-2025
- Health
- Malaysian Reserve
Center for Better Aging Extends Chicago Testing, Diagnostic Access
St. Bernard Hospital CT/Mammography Suite Addresses South Side's Health Risks CHICAGO, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Center for Better Aging has completed its first capital investment, bringing much-needed access to advanced health screening and diagnostic resources to South Side residents. A next-generation CT and mammography suite will provide heart scans and early breast cancer detection. This milestone brings advanced 3D imaging equipment to the St. Bernard Ambulatory Care Center at 6307 S. Stewart Ave. 'Many South Siders over 50 have heart disease, cancers or other conditions that go untreated,' said Center for Better Aging Executive Director Estrelitta Harmon. 'Access to advanced health screening technology will help older adults enjoy long, active, and fulfilling lives in our community.' General contractor Ujamaa Construction demonstrated the skill and capacity of the South Side workforce on a project requiring high precision and quality. Ujamaa and its subcontractors included 56% minority and 19% women-owned small businesses. Chicago-based Ujamaa is the Midwest's largest minority-owned builder. The construction project helped build the capacity of the South Side workforce, employing people like Antoine Young, a Ujamaa project engineering intern working toward a construction management degree at Kennedy-King College. 'Working on small and large jobsites, Antoine could see firsthand how a project comes together and how issues get resolved,' said Center for Better Aging Director of Construction and Facilities Elliot Echols. DL3 Realty provided concept development, feasibility studies, design and planning to expand imaging facilities in an environment of rising material costs and supply chain disruptions. Screening, Diagnostic Resources Raise Care Quality The 1,800-square-foot facility renovation is supported by a grant from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services under the state's Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives program, which aims to improve health outcomes. The 3D imaging lab brings a wide range of advanced testing and diagnostics to the St. Bernard Hospital campus. The medical screening and diagnostic technology will help Chicago Southland doctors provide early and accurate detection of heart disease, aggressive cancers, emphysema and bone conditions such as osteoporosis. Early detection of cardiac risk is vital to serving an area with high rates of diagnosis for heart disease and high blood pressure. Heart disease was a top concern in St. Bernard Hospital's recent Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Englewood and West Englewood have the area's highest rates of stroke, the CHNA report found. 'Preventing coronary artery disease takes data and diagnostics that are not available in most community hospitals,' said St. Bernard Hospital Chief Operating Officer Roland Abellera. 'With advanced 3D imaging, we can produce a calcium score to screen people for their hidden heart risk. Our board-certified cardiologists then can order high-quality diagnostic testing.' The expanded suite will help reduce wait times for critical diagnostic tests and ensure patients have access to affordable follow-up care, removing a significant barrier to healthcare access on the South Side. 'Nearly all of our patients are enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare,' Abellera said. 'The Center for Better Aging's care coordination will make sure older adults with medical transportation needs and fixed incomes are referred to specialists within their coverage networks.' 3D Mammography Aims for Early Detection and Treatment Advanced 3D imaging will also be available in the St. Bernard Hospital Ambulatory Care Center's expanded mammography suite. A relaxation room is designed to encourage breast exams and make the process as stress-free as possible. Three massage chairs, calming imagery, dimmed lighting, and fresh water provide a soothing environment. The facility's expanded capacity will reduce wait times, further reducing patient anxiety. An American Cancer Society analysis found that Black women were 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, a heightened health concern that timely, accurate testing and diagnostics can address. 'A 3D mammogram allows cancers to be found earlier,' said Dr. Marijan Pejic, medical director for radiology at St. Bernard Hospital. 'The Center for Better Aging project directly addresses this discrepancy with access to newer breast imaging technology. A second mammography room allows us to reduce the diagnostic delays that may be associated with later-stage breast cancer.' The capital investment aims to improve health outcomes for older South Siders, said Center for Better Aging Medical Director Dr. Monica Mahajan. 'Precise, less invasive imaging can be safer than exploratory surgeries or biopsies,' Mahajan said. 'The imaging suite will aid in treating and managing abdominal diseases, bone fractures, cancers, heart diseases, neurological disorders, and other serious age-related medical conditions.' 'We also are sensitive to issues involved in testing older adults,' Dr. Mahajan said. 'Many experience frailty, mobility limitations, and multiple comorbidities that can complicate the testing process. Medications also can contribute to adverse reactions during imaging.' The Center for Better Aging's medical team arranges medical transportation and ensures that caregivers can support loved ones during imaging sessions. 'Family involvement plays a crucial role in supporting older adults throughout the imaging process, from scheduling to providing comfort during testing,' Dr. Mahajan said. 'Tailored protocols and empathetic care ensure that our members receive the accurate and effective diagnostic services they deserve.' About the Center for Better Aging The Center for Better Aging is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the lifelong health of adults age 50+ on Chicago's South Side. In partnership with local organizations, CBA offers medical and wellness services across the St. Bernard Hospital campus, in members' homes and through community outreach. By bringing together medical experts with advanced diagnostic equipment, CBA enhances well-being through predictive, preventive, personalized, and participatory care. Governed by a coalition based at St. Bernard Hospital, CBA is part of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services' Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives program. For more information about the Center for Better Aging's mission and programs, visit and the CBA's Facebook and LinkedIn pages. MEDIA CONTACTJohn HiltnerPurpose Brandjhiltner@
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jackson Hospital introduces new community programs amid bankruptcy filings
Jackson Hospital & Clinic has been making moves to increase community outreach through new initiatives and programs, though news on the hospital's bankruptcy filings progress is scarce. The hospital's "The Stronger Together!" initiative, which the hospital says was "designed to strengthen hospital bonds with the community and demonstrate there is strength in unity," includes a series of events and activities focused on teamwork between hospital staff, community partners and donors. The first event was the "Clergy Faith & Fellowship Breakfast" on April 2, and the next "Stronger Together!" event is a showcase of unique services from different businesses in the area on May 15. Other new plans for community engagement include a future podcast that's focused on health education, as well as the hospital's 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, which will gather and analyze data to identify the community's most pressing health needs. In addition to this initiative and new plans, the hospital has re-launched "Walk With A Doc," a program in which area residents can walk with physicians at the hospital on the fourth Friday of every month and receive guidance on health-related topics as they walk. More: No changes at Alabama airport after diverted Delta passengers were held on plane for hours The hospital has been in financial hot water as for the better part of the past year. After defaulting on $60 million in bonds back in September, the hospital has pursued several measures to get out of their financial chasm, including introducing new management to restructure operations and finances and asking the City of Montgomery City to give them a $20.5 million guarantee on a loan that they "need to take until a final solution is made, which would be a permanent financial restructuring" after similar talks with Montgomery County failed. More: Anti-censorship group raises money to help Alabama library after pause in state funding After attempts to secure the loan failed, the hospital has been pursuing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, and has been largely quiet since announcing these plans, aside from installing a new chief operating officer and chief information officer. 'We are making major strides in our restructuring, thanks in part to the support of all our allies,' said Jackson Hospital & Clinic CEO Ronald Dreskin in reference to the launch of the hospital's new programming. 'When we work together as a team, we can achieve the vision of a strong hospital partnering with our community to provide world-class, patient-focused care. And in the end, we all win.' Sarah Clifton covers business for the Montgomery Advertiser. You can reach her at sclifton@ or follow her on X @sarahgclifton This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Jackson Hospital introduces new programs amid bankruptcy filings
