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According to the Catholic Health Association of the United States, community benefits are programs and services designed to improve health in communities and increase access to healthcare. To qualify as a community benefit, programs or activities must respond to a demonstrated health-related community need and seek to achieve at least
one of the following objectives:
According to the Catholic Health Association of the United States, community benefits are programs and services designed to improve health in communities and increase access to healthcare. To qualify as a community benefit, programs or activities must respond to a demonstrated health-related community need and seek to achieve at least
one of the following objectives:
- Improving access to health services
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- Enhancing the health of the community
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- Relieving or reducing the burden of government or others
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Since Saint Mary’s provides services in a designated Medically Underserved Area, many of its Community Benefit programs are aimed toward prevention and outreach.
To learn more about our commitment to the community, and hear from one of our patients, visit stmh.org.
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