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WellSpan Health Invests a Record $313
Million in Community
in Fiscal Year 2022
Largest organizational investment made
in its history, ensuring our most vulnerable community members receive
care
YORK, PA (Dec. 15, 2022) – As South Central Pennsylvania’s only locally based, locally governed health system, WellSpan Health has set a new annual record for community investments of more than $313 million during the 2022 fiscal year. As reported in its Community
Benefit Report, this investment was an intentional effort designed to benefit our communities through expansive community programs and outreach, charity care, unreimbursed Medicaid costs and supplemental medical, dental and pharmaceutical services. This includes WellSpan’s mobile mammography coach, listening sessions with community partners to determine biggest needs, and funding grants that benefit healthy communities right here in our area.
"Improving
health through exceptional care for all is a deeply rooted WellSpan
commitment and the driving factor behind everything we do to continually
improve the health of our communities," said Roxanna Gapstur, Ph.D.,
R.N., president and CEO, WellSpan Health. "Delivering accessible
services, partnering with and investing in community organizations, and
providing tools and resources to those who need it most reflects our promise
to be a trusted partner to our friends and neighbors across the region."
The health system’s community impact is measured annually against its three-year Community Health Improvement Plan, which is based on an assessment of community health needs. Highlights of WellSpan’s community engagement work include:
• Provided $1.4
million in Community Partnership Grants to non-profit organizations that
supported initiatives that advanced our Community Health Needs Assessment
priorities.
• Supported community
organizations with more than $1.8. million in sponsorships to foster
Community Engagement.
• Screened 360,000
patients for food, housing, and transportation insecurity, and connected them
with services, to cultivate healthy communities.
• Offered health
programs to 16,000 people to promote mental wellbeing and prevent and manage
chronic disease, supporting lifelong health and wellness.
The
full Community Benefit Report is available on WellSpan.org.
About WellSpan Health
WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass nearly 1,900 employed providers, 220 locations, eight award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving South Central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. With a team 20,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 2,600 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest. For more information, visit www.wellspan.org.
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