Project Issue
U.S. healthcare expenditures reached $3.3 trillion in 2016, which is more than the GDP of the United Kingdom or France; and hospital re-admissions have contributed substantially to that soaring number.
Bold Goal
Provide medical and social supports to improve the health of patients leaving the hospital.
Action
We are working to reduce hospital re-admissions through a home-visitation partnership with Birmingham Fire and Rescue.
Impact/Progress
Through home-visitation and follow-up programs for specific patients, St. Vincent’s Health System has been able cut its hospital re-admission rate in half.
Project Partners
- Birmingham Fire and Rescue
- Christ Health Center
- St. Vincent’s Health System
- United Way of Central Alabama
Learn How You Can Help
For information on ways that you can support this vital community project, please contact us at info@boldgoals.org or call 205.458.2059.