What is that shared value? It’s an understanding that health care is a partnership between YRMC and the community.
What is that shared value? It’s an understanding that health care is a partnership between YRMC and the community. This health care partnership was evident on June 15 when YRMC announced its 2023 Community Grant recipients. The grants provide financial support to local programs that address specific community health needs identified by YRMC.
The following organizations received a total of nearly $320,000 to support programs that focus on behavioral health, chronic disease and housing/homelessness.
Care Management/Adult Day Health Services program, sponsored by The Susan J. Rheem Adult Day Center
Building a bridge between the acute health care services YRMC provides and the supportive services offered in the community can ensure a successful transition from hospital to home. This is especially important for older adults dealing with chronic illness. This YRMC-Susan J. Rheem Adult Day Center program is designed to improve the quality of life for older, chronically ill individuals by offering at-home medical monitoring and access to care-management services.
Transportation and Support Services Project, sponsored by People Who Care
Adults with vision loss, low vision or physical disabilities will receive transportation services and home-safety inspections from People Who Care, thanks to this YRMC Community Grant. The project’s goals are to promote independent living, encourage healthy living choices and increase the health knowledge of program participants.
Economic Revitalization Project, sponsored by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce Foundation
The Economic Revitalization Project is a multi-year initiative to both improve the economy and address the social needs of Yavapai County. The ambitious effort begins with data collection and community input to better understand the county’s challenges and opportunities. This will be followed by the creation and implementation of a plan that ensures the people of Yavapai County will thrive for years to come.
Veterans Integrated Care, sponsored by U.S. VETS – Prescott
The Veterans Integrated Care program offers comprehensive services to veterans 58 years old and older. With the YRMC Community Grant, the program will provide case management services, counseling, coordinated wellness activities, housing, career development assistance and meals. All of this happens at the U.S. VETS Liberty Pointe campus in Prescott, which features a medical clinic with primary care services, palliative medicine, assisted living and hospice care.
Prescott Valley Afterschool Childcare, sponsored by The James Family Prescott YMCA
Almost every working family faces the challenge of finding safe, affordable and high-quality afterschool care for their children at some time. The Prescott Valley Afterschool Childcare program will provide that to families with children in kindergarten through 6th grade. The program – sponsored by the Prescott YMCA – will be located in Prescott Valley.
YRMC is proud to partner with these five organizations through its Community Grant program. While the scope of their work varies, each organization offers services designed to improve the health and well-being of people throughout our community. QCBN
By Lorette Brashear
To learn more about YRMC and its services, visit DignityHealth.org/YRMC.
Lorette Brashear is the communications specialist at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center.
Courtesy Photo: Dignity Health YRMC President and CEO Dr. Anthony Torres is pictured with U.S. VETS – Prescott representatives Valerie Crossman, Monica Vohs, and YRMC Chief Financial Officer Matt Rice.
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