The program addresses issues important to youth, including pregnancy, literacy, violence, smoking, education and substance abuse. Plumley Village's Healthy Homes program is unique in its strategy. The clinic provides the refreshments. Often, participants receive coupons redeemable at the local grocery store. It's How Plumley Village Health Services Works Plumley Village Health Services collaborates with many community agencies to strengthen its programs and monitor the developing needs within the community.
Collaboration also results in linking residents with other service providers.
The health care services available to the residents exist, in large part, because of the commitment of the local community hospital and its larger health system. UMass Memorial Health Care contributes approximately 75 percent of Plumley Village Health Services' annual budget by paying for the salaries of many of the health care providers. In addition, the Plumley Village Health Center benefits from the expertise of hospital staff. Foundations Approximately 25 percent of Plumley Village Health Services' annual budget comes from local foundations. Typically, they fund specific programs or activities.