The Foundation recently approved funding for the expansion of this critically acclaimed pilot program.
In June 2014, CCRMC in partnership with Health Leads and with generous funding from Kaiser Permanente among others launched the "Desk Model" at the West County Health Center. This model allows for healthcare providers to prescribe food, heat and other basic resources their patients need to be healthy. The "Desk" then utilizes a volunteer workforce to "fill the prescription" by connecting patients to community resources and public benefits.
CCRHF is funding the expansion of this program across the county. This will include mapping all resources available and integrating them into the Reach database, which will enable county employees to quickly match patients to resources, track and mange referrals and allow for patient follow up.
This is an unprecedented opportunity to make social needs a standard part of every patient's care and the Foundation is proud to be a partner in this endeavor.
