Organization: COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY INC
Mission: COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. WORKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDES QUALITY HEALTH SERVICES TO ALL WHO ENTRUST THEIR CARE TO US.
Activities: COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT:AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL, WE FOCUS ON OUR MISSION TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE AND TO PROVIDE A PERSONALIZED WELLNESS JOURNEY. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. EXISTS FOR ONE PURPOSE - TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE FORM OF IMPROVED FACILITIES, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS, FREE AND DISCOUNTED CARE, VOLUNTEERISM AND MUCH MORE. PARKVIEW CONDUCTS A COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON A REGULAR BASIS TO IDENTIFY HEALTH NEEDS(SEE SCHEDULE FOR CONTINUATION)WITHIN NORTHEAST INDIANA, PARTICULARLY, IN THE FIVE COUNTIES IN WHICH OUR HOSPITALS EXIST. THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE WAYS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. IS REACHING OUT TO MAKE OUR NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITIES HEALTHIER:-FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE-COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES-PRIMARY HEALTH CARE /ACCESS-HEALTH SCREENINGS AND PREVENTION-DISEASE MANAGEMENT-HEALTH EDUCATIONFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC.'S MISSION INCLUDES CARING FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO MEET THEIR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS. THE HOSPITAL PLACES ITS PRIORITY ON PROVIDING THE NECESSARY CARE, NOT ON THE PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY FOR THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES.COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES:THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC.'S COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IS TO FUND COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA OF COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. THE HOSPITAL SETS ASIDE A PORTION OF ITS NET INCOME ANNUALLY TO FUND COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES AND PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES AMONG THE CITIZENS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA. SOME OF THESE INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS ARE HIGHLIGHTED BELOW.CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING SUPPORTED BY THE CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING SUPERVISOR: COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. OFFERS A WELLNESS FACILITY WHERE THE COMMUNITY CAN ACCESS FITNESS CLASSES, COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, DIABETES EDUCATION, HEALTH BEHAVIOR CHANGE PROGRAMS, REDUCED COST BLOOD DRAWS, HEALING ARTS AND PROFESSIONAL LECTURES ON HEALTH/WELLNESS. THE CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING'S SUPERVISOR IS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF KEY STRATEGIES AS IDENTIFIED BY OUR COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT - OBESITY, TOBACCO CESSATION, AND DRUG ABUSE AT THE CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING - PARKVIEW NOBLE. ALL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE, AT LOWER COST, OR SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED; AS NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. A SENIOR CLUB IS ALSO OFFERED TARGETING THE ELDERLY POPULATION FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES VITAL TO MAINTAINING AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE THROUGH HEALTHY AGING. MANY OF THE PROGRAMS TARGETED OBESITY AND OVERALL WELLNESS. THE SUPERVISOR CONTINUES TO PROMOTE AND MANAGE THE MY BEST HEALTH PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE OBESITY INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE BMI, WEIGHT, AND RISK FOR CHRONIC DISEASE FOR THOSE IN NOBLE COUNTY. CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING NURSE NAVIGATOR: COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC.'S NURSE NAVIGATOR WORKS WITH THE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, PAROCHIAL AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, THE NOBLE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AS WELL AS WITH THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EDUCATION AND SCREENING PROGRAMS. THE GOAL IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH ACCESS, RESOURCES AND EDUCATION TO THE CITIZENS OF COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC.'S COMMUNITY. THIS INCLUDES WORKING WITH THE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE VISION SCREENINGS TO HELP ASSURE THAT STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO PERFORM AT THEIR BEST AT SCHOOL. MULTIPLE EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE PRESENTED, FROM ASTHMA EDUCATION, TOBACCO EDUCATION, NUTRITION, AND BABYSITTING SKILLS, TO CPR AMONG MANY OTHER HEALTH RELATED TOPICS FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. THE NURSE NAVIGATOR IS ALSO INSTRUMENTAL IN IMPLEMENTATION OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY PROGRAMS, TOBACCO CESSATION, AND DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN NOBLE COUNTY. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS: COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. INVESTS IN KEY ORGANIZATIONS (HEALTH PARTNERS) THAT ENCOURAGE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES AMONG THE CITIZENS OF NOBLE COUNTY AND NORTHEAST INDIANA. WE PARTNER WITH THE COLE FAMILY CENTER YMCA ON MULTIPLE PROJECTS TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES AND NOBLE TRAILS TO FUND WALKING AND BIKING TRAIL DEVELOPMENT. TO ASSIST THOSE LESS FORTUNATE, WE SUPPORT COMMON GRACE, NOBLE HOUSE AND LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES. WE ALSO PARTNER WITH THE NOBLE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE IMMUNIZATIONS TO CHILDREN WHO OTHERWISE COULD NOT ACCESS THEM. TO ENCOURAGE HIGHER PAYING JOBS AND ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT, WE PARTNER WITH THE NOBLE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. FUNDS ARE PROVIDED FOR LIFE AND FAMILY SERVICES' BABE PROGRAM & HEALTHIER MOMS AND BABIES TO ENCOURAGE PRE-NATAL VISITS, WELL BABY VISITS AND EDUCATION FOR PARENTS. TO ASSIST IN HEALTH EDUCATION IN OUR SCHOOL DISTRICTS, FUNDS ARE PROVIDED TO MCMILLEN HEALTH TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION OVER OBESITY, TOBACCO USE, DRUG USE, AND PREGNANCY TO AREA SCHOOLS. OTHER PARTNERS ACTIVE IN ADDRESSING MEDICAL ISSUES INCLUDE DRUG FREE NOBLE COUNTY AND ACTIVATE NOBLE COUNTY. ACTIVATE NOBLE COUNTY: THIS ORGANIZATION IS A TRUE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP WITH MANY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC., THE COLE FAMILY CENTER YMCA, EAST NOBLE SCHOOL SYSTEM, PARKS AND RECREATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT. THE MISSION IS "TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF NOBLE COUNTY BY INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIVING." THE GROUP HAS BEEN THE CENTRAL PARTNERSHIP TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY GOALS AROUND THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ESTABLISHED FROM OUR ASSESSMENT: OBESITY, SMOKING CESSATION, AND DRUG ABUSE. THE GROUP MEETS MONTHLY WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO ESTABLISH PROGRAMS, GUIDELINES AND TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO KEY METRICS FROM THE ASSESSMENT PLAN AND HAS ESTABLISHED A WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT AND ACTION AMONG THE COMMUNITY. THE HOSPITAL IS CURRENTLY WORKING WITH ACTIVATE NOBLE COUNTY IN MAKING NOBLE COUNTY MORE WALKING AND BICYCLE FRIENDLY. ACTIVATE NOBLE COUNTY ALSO IS AN INSTRUMENTAL PART IN POLICY CHANGE IN NOBLE COUNTY. THE GROUP HAS STARTED CONVERSATION AND GAINED MOMENTUM AROUND WALKABILITY AND BIKE ABILITY IN NOBLE COUNTY. THE GROUP LED THE EFFORT FOR BOTH PARKLETS AND WAYFINDING SIGNS TO BE INSTALLED IN ONE OF NOBLE COUNTY'S DOWNTOWNS TO PROVIDE A DESTINATION THAT ENCOURAGES WALKING AND GATHERING. PRIMARY HEALTH CARE/ACCESS:MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MAP): COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. MAINTAINS A MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR NOBLE COUNTY RESIDENTS. MAP PARTNERS WITH PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES, LOCAL PHARMACIES, AND DONORS TO PROVIDE MEDICATION ASSISTANCE AT LITTLE OR NO COST FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. EMERGENCY VOUCHERS FOR ACUTE MEDICATION NEEDS ARE REDEEMED AT LOCAL PHARMACIES. LONG-TERM MEDICATION HELP IS PROVIDED THROUGH CONNECTING CLIENTS WITH PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (PAP).HEALTH SCREENING AND DISEASE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT:HEALTH FAIRS AND SCREENINGS: COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. PARTICIPATES IN NUMEROUS HEALTH FAIRS AND ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR DESIGNED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EDUCATION, HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR DISEASE PREVENTION, AND TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. THE HOSPITAL ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT GROUPS TO ASSIST PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN MANAGING DISEASE. ESTABLISHING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND PROMOTING SAFETY: COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. SUPPORTS VARIOUS PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO ESTABLISH HEALTHY EATING AND SAFETY HABITS TO HELP PREVENT DISEASE LATER IN LIFE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE KID CITY, BIKE RODEO, AND PARTICIPATION AT THE NOBLE COUNTY FAIR. ANOTHER PROGRAM MAINTAINED BY THE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY IS EMS HOUSE CALLS, GEARED TOWARD ASSESSING A COMMUNITY MEMBER'S HOME FOR HEALTH RISK AND TO DECREASE RISKS OF INJURY.
NTEE category: Health Care
Secondary category: Community Improvement & Capacity Building