C O M M U N I T Y H E A LT H N E E D S A S S E S S M E N T
St. Clair Hospital has prioritized the following three health issues in the community:
Access to Care; Inadequate Prenatal Care; and Chronic & Lifestyle-Related Conditions Since its inception, St. Clair has been dedicated to meeting the health needs of the communities it serves. Through a number of initiatives, St. Clair will continue this commitment, focusing primarily on priority health needs, as well as other selected needs identified in the 2013 Community Health Needs Assessment.
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To meet these healthcare needs, St. Clair Hospital is taking action
ISSUE 1: ACCESS TO CARE ACTION: TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE FOR SENIORS AND THE UNDERSERVED
It’s well documented that there is growing concern in the region and across the state that access to healthcare is contracting. While this concern is impacted by many factors, including transportation, education, insurance, language barriers, primary care physician shortages and geographic availability, it is undisputed that access to high quality health services is essential to our quality of life. In 2011, the Hospital’s Courtesy Van Program provided nearly 13,000 rides to community residents in need.
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