COMMUNITY SERVICE ACCESS TO EDUCATION
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The leadership teams at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas and Fort Worth are committed to the mission of giving back to the community by providing health screenings and preventive health education . Community outreach also means informing and educating the broader community , identifying neighborhoods in need . It leads to collaboration with civic organizations , city government departments and churches who strive to help improve community health .
Founded as a Christian ministry of healing , Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the wellbeing of all individuals , families and communities .
Every three years , Baylor Scott & White Health completes a Community Health Needs Assessment in every region where a Baylor Scott & White facility is located . As part of the Dallas and Fort Worth metropolitan health communities , the assessment reports for Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital guide many of the outreach initiatives for hospital leaders in their respective markets .
Community needs identified and associated action items in fiscal year 2022 include :
• Community health education and screenings for the under-insured and uninsured persons in the service area .
• Exposure to various careers in healthcare provided to teens and college-age students through several formalized programs .
• Community sponsorship monies are distributed to programs and agencies that help provide access to care for middle to lower socioeconomic groups and organizations fostering heart-healthy lifestyles .
• Spanish-language health education is available upon request , addressing the prevention and risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease .
WELLNESS AND SCREENING EVENTS
The IBM Watson Health ® heart disease estimates identified hypertension as the most prevalent heart disease diagnosis in much of the greater service area . Whether a church requested heart health information for an audience of 20 or 200 , Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital teams in Dallas and Fort Worth accept opportunities to provide much needed hypertension education and blood pressure screenings , especially in underserved areas .
Many organizations welcomed back communities at local health fairs in fiscal year 2022 . Hearthealthy information , including hypertension education materials , was provided . Hands-only CPR education has also been a mainstay in community outreach activities . At area employers , churches , police departments , and school districts , hospital representatives provided hands-only CPR instruction in accordance with approved guidelines .
The team will continue to work with area churches , employers and various not-for-profit organizations and schools as in-person events return .
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE VACCINATION HUBS
In a mission to fight coronavirus in our communities , employees at the hospitals volunteered their time at COVID-19 vaccination hubs in Dallas and Tarrant Counties . Volunteers were able to help with clinical duties , including administering the vaccine , as well as non-clinical duties , such as wayfinding and sanitizing , providing a safe and efficient experience for our community members .
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