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The Third Annual Latino Health Promotion Summit
February 16, 2013
Our Mission
A unique community health center dedicated to serving
those who are uninsured and underserved.
Responding to all persons with
respect and dignity, without regard to race, religion,
national origin, age, physical or mental challenge.
History
51st year of continuous service – 1961
Bishop Green invites Victory Noll Sisters and community physicians to help the uninsured and poor
Started with a unique volunteer provider concept
History
Primary Medical care, dental care; expanded to integrated behavioral medicine; outreach education and nutrition (WIC)
1980’s/1990’s, growth and expansion in facilities/volunteers/services
More than ONE MILLION Patient visits in the past 50 years!
History and CHANGE
2010 lost 40% of funding from demise of AZ Primary Care
Impact of SB 1070
Reduced capacity for care/dramatic reduction in staff/services
Today
More than 25,000 patient visits annually
Nearly100 volunteer physician/dental providers
Strong network for referral of services at no cost/ discounted prices
Provider for Medicaid Mercy Care Plan and University Family Plan
Faith-based with support of Diocese and local churches and parishes
Services
Sliding fee scale for-MedicalDentalHealth services
Focus on-Prevention of disease Education for healthy livingTreatment to optimize health
Often a place of last resort
Community Partnerships
College of Medicine/University Medical CenterOB intern/resident programOpthamalogy clinicTelemedicine program
Research in neurology, diabetes, telemedicineCarondelet, Tucson Medical CenterPima Community College, Pima Medical InstituteSan Miguel High School and parish schools
Services Provided
Medical, 22,293 visits
Dental, 80-100 patients, weekly
Services Provided
OB clinics, 150-200 births annually
Well Women Health Checks, 5952 visits
Breast Cancer Services through Komen; over 1000 mammograms screens referred
Services Provided
Integrated behavioral health, 1050 visits Helped 680 people receive prescription
medications Outreach health education/nutrition, 10
health fairs and 950 classes reaching 17,000 people
WIC, 7957 women and children visits
Demographic Features
Average age, 46 years; 60% Female, 40% Male
40% Hispanic or Latino30% Employed, 30% Unemployed, 30%
retired, children, disabled or students86% fall within two lowest categories of
the federal poverty guidelines based on family income and size % employed
Innovative model of care to make St. Elizabeth’s the patient’s “Medical home”
Collaborative relationship between patients and providers to increase the patient involvement in decision making
Better health, fewer complications, less pain, fewer trip to the emergency room or urgent care and lower cost to our community
New Patient Centered Medical Home
Patient Centered Medical Home CHALLENGES: Low-income population have other
priorities Only focus on health when too serious to
avoid More difficult to keep in touch More difficult to motivate healthy living
Impact of Health Care Reform May have a positive impact on low income families and primary care centers.
St. Elizabeth’s has physical capacity to expand volume of patients served
Strong reputation for volunteerism for health care professional, working and retired and
students
Bring new value through the PCMH model
Long, positive reputation in community
Excellent Providers and Volunteers!
Network of referrals with hospitals/providers/others Serve Everyone
Impact on Mission and Value
Opportunities to enhance partnerships with other faith-based organizations; community health care providers, universities and schoolsOpportunities for volunteerism with an underserved populationOpportunity to impact the health of our community
