The Washington Association for Community Health's innovation reports aim to support community health centers (CHCs) in leading innovation by identifying successful promising practices and sharing them with the statewide network. Does your CHC have a promising practice to share? Let us know!
International Community Health Services: Redefining Primary Care: A Geriatric Centered Approach
Located in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, ICHS established geriatric focused primary care to meet the needs of their large elderly patient population.
Cowlitz Family Health Center: Supporting Individuals Leaving Incarceration
Cowlitz Family Health Center is participating in Cohort 1 of the Washington State Health Care Authority’s Reentry Demonstration Initiative because they believe in the purpose and impact of this work
Moses Lake Community Health Center: Buddy System Workforce Initative
The Human Resource department identified a key trend—employees who remained in their position for 12 months were highly likely to stay long-term. This insight highlighted a critical opportunity to strengthen retention efforts by supporting employees during the transition period.
International Community Health Services: Seattle World School-Based Health Center: Care: Integrating Case Management
The Case Management Specialist is fully integrated into the clinical care team and helps students and families meet basic needs, access resources, and navigate complex healthcare, social, and educational systems.
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