Atlantic Health System’s Department of Community Engagement & Health Improvement works collaboratively with our hospitals’ communities to identify the health needs of the population and improve patient access to care. This is accomplished through a variety of partnerships and programs, including:
- Atlantic Center for Population Health Sciences
- – researches, evaluates and designs community-based health interventions
- Atlantic Healthy Schools
- – works to improve the well-being of students
- Center for Faith & Health
- – partners with communities of faith to encourage healthier lifestyles
- Community Health Needs Assessments
- – assesses emerging health trends
- Healthy Communities Initiative
- – addresses health inequalities caused by social, economic or environmental disadvantages
- New Vitality
- – helps older adults prevent age-related health issues