Page 11 - 2019 annual report

Food is Medicine
Southcoast Wellness Van
FRIENDS
OF JACK FOUNDATION
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Friends of Jack Foundation, a community-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children in need across the region. FOJ’s ongoing support of our pediatric initiatives, particularly Southcoast’s Child Life Program, has had a tremendous impact on our youngest patients and their families. Child
Life Specialists are professionals trained to work with children and families in medical settings. These caring individuals ease the stress of hospitalization and other healthcare experiences, helping children understand what is going on around them at the hospital and making them feel more comfortable.
One Mobile Market =
Approximately 126 persons (47 households) served for a total of 835 lbs. of produce and 27 dozen eggs.
Community Partnerships
Health Screenings + Clinics
Over 5,000 residents visited the Southcoast Wellness Van, which provided 20,000 health screenings.
Held 13 pediatric clinics in collaboration with New Bedford Public Schools. These clinics allowed children to receive the necessary vaccinations to attend school. 178 students vaccinated for a total 456 vaccines.
Behavioral Health Connect
Behavioral Health Connect is a comprehensive
online database offering information on regional behavioral health services and community resources.
The database includes over 1,000 pages of searchable information on hundreds of clinical and community behavioral health and social service agencies.
Community Coalitions
During FY19, Southcoast Health participated in more than 30 community coalitions across the region.
Southcoast Health
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Renee Clark, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Southcoast Health (left) and Jill Fearons, Executive Director of the Friends
of Jack Foundation in the Pediatric Emergency Room at St. Luke’s Hospital.