Healthcare access for vulnerable populations
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At Transitions Medical Clinic, formerly incarcerated men and women receive the medical care they need. Photo credit: Transitions Medical Clinic
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Recent health grantees increased access to care for vulnerable populations through nontraditional or enhanced models of care. Transitions Clinic used community health workers to connect men and women recently-released from prison with needed medical treatment.
The Hispanic Health Council (HHC) employed a licensed clinical social worker to reach and address the mental health needs of monolingual Spanish speaking patients. As a result HHC was able to serve 40% more clients.
The Helen Keller International ChildSight in-school vision screening program increased eye care for 4th-9th grade New Haven Public School students. Nearly 10,000 students were screened during the two-year grant period.