Attachment 4: Report of Progress UCIMC developed and approved an Implementation Strategy to address significant health needs identified in the 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment. The hospital addressed: access to care, preventive health care, cancer, mental health, overweight and obesity and related chronic diseases through a commitment of community benefit programs and charitable resources. To accomplish the Implementation Strategy, goals were established that indicated the expected changes in the health needs as a result of community programs and education. Strategies to address the priority health needs were identified and measures tracked. The following section outlines the health needs addressed since the completion of the 2019 CHNA. Access to Care and Preventive Health Care Response to Need Primary Care UCI Health operates the UCI Family Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center, with locations in Santa Ana and Anaheim. The mission of the health center is to improve the health and well-being of patients by providing high-quality, accessible and comprehensive primary care to every member of the family. In 2019, 22,083 patients were served, in 2020, the clinics treated 23,733 patients, and in 2021 the clinics treated 24,741 patients. The majority of patients seen at the clinic sites were low-income (over 99%), ethnic minorities (over 85%). COVID-19 The UCI Family Health Center clinics undertook a community effort to address the COVID-19 pandemic. • Launched drive-up testing sites in Anaheim and Santa Ana. • As of August 20, 2021, had administered 28,707 vaccine doses of which 14,707 were second doses and 3,050 were for children, ages 12 – 17. Approximately 47% identified as Hispanic and 28% identified as Asian. • Participated in townhalls, in English and Spanish. • Provided 100 vaccine appointments daily at area schools. Provided 4,124 vaccines for 2,062 patients. • Mass vaccination events in partnership with Orange County organizations. Emergency Intake Shelter (EIS) The EIS provided housing and support for the children until they could be reunified with their parents/sponsor families or placed in long term shelters. In Spring of 2021, over 13,000 children per month were received at the southern US border and overwhelmed UCI MEDICAL CENTER 2022 COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT
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