Being a leader in a community doesn't come by simply providing a valuable service. Leaders are difference makers. At Community Memorial, we know that providing state-of-the-art healthcare isn't enough. We strive to make a difference in our community. We do it in many ways, with community education programs that protect our children like babysitting, CPR and first aid classes. Our various classes, support groups and outings compliment hospital care and are designed to help many individuals.
Learn more about Community Memorial's community benefit efforts through our Community Benefit Health Report, our Community Benefit Fact Sheet, and our Community Health Needs Assessment.
Read on to see the differences that Community Memorial Hospital is making for our community - and yours.
Community Outreach Steering Committee
Established in 1995, the Community Outreach Steering Committee is a volunteer committee representing northern Waukesha County and Washington County. The volunteers represent fire, police, schools, churches, and the community at large. The committee was established by the Board of Directors of Community Memorial Hospital to identify and address unmet health needs of the communities served by the hospital.
The Community Outreach Steering Committee (COSC) has annually donated $50,000 in funds to area organizations to assist with a variety of community wellness activities. In 2010 ten local non-profit organizations received grants. The recipients of the grants were:
Community Outreach Health Clinic
The Community Outreach Health Clinic which opened in 2000 provides quality, non-emergency medical and pharmaceutical care to uninsured and underinsured persons residing in our service area. In the nine years since it opened, the clinic has seen a steady increase in patients as community awareness grows, confirming the need for reliable, low-cost medical care in Waukesha, Washington, and northwest Milwaukee Counties. In 2010, the clinic served more than 2,400 people, an 18 percent increase over 2009. The clinic provided 1,809 primary care visits and 51 psychosocial assessments. The clinic dispensed 2,962 prescriptions, provided 2,609 laboratory tests, and performed 188 radiology procedures.
The Outreach Clinic is staffed by volunteer health professionals. In 2010, the volunteers gave a combined total of 6,184 hours. Our name not only stands for who we are, but who we serve.
Helping Our Community
In 2008, Community Memorial Hospital began offering flu clinics for the public. During the fall of 2009, a total of twenty clinics were offered to the public, with 1059 shots given. Each of the clinics was staffed by hospital pharmacists who were certified by the state to give immunizations. The community benefit for this service totaled nearly $16,000.
Athletes at Germantown and Menomonee Falls High Schools benefit from services provided by experienced athletic trainer from Community Memorial Hospital. The trainers work at the school each day, working evenings as well as Saturdays to provide training room, practice and event coverage. They prepare athletes for their activities, which might include stretching, taping and treatment as needed. Trainers provide ongoing injury evaluation and monitoring while also working with athletes throughout their rehabilitation progression. In fiscal 2010, 564 athletes were served by the trainers, who provided a $90,793 community benefit.
Parents who deliver babies at Community Memorial receive the researched based Parenting the First, Second and Third Years newsletters. This service is a collaborative community project with Community Memorial Hospital, UW-Extension of Waukesha County, and Advanced Healthcare. Each month parents receive a newsletter that gives timely information on child development and discipline alternatives. The information is research-based and developed by child development specialists. In 2010, 1,272 families received these free newsletters. A free electronic newsletter for expectant and new mothers is also available.
Leadership Council Volunteer
Many members of our staff volunteer their time and talents throughout our service area. This includes members of Community Memorial Hospital's administration and managers. Hospital leadership provided 1,484 hours of support to not-for-profit organizations, community events and the Community Outreach Health Clinic.
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