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Community benefit: a first and second generation approach.

M D Pilla1, M J Slusarz

  • 1Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ 08755.

The Journal of Health Administration Education
|February 2, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Community Medical Center pioneered a holistic approach to healthcare, addressing social determinants like nutrition and housing alongside medical needs. This initiative serves as a national model for improving community health outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Public Health Initiatives
  • Community Health

Background:

  • Community Medical Center (CMC) in Toms River, NJ, shifted focus beyond physical health.
  • Initiative addresses critical community needs: nutrition, housing, social support, environment, and education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the rationale for CMC's comprehensive community benefit initiative.
  • To detail the evolution of the program over two generations.
  • To share learning points for other hospitals aiming to improve community health.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of the hospital's strategic decision-making process.
  • Longitudinal review of the community benefit initiative's development and implementation.
  • Case study approach documenting CMC's journey and outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • CMC has become a national model for integrated community health services.
  • The initiative demonstrates a successful expansion of hospital-based community benefit programs.
  • Key learnings identified for replication in other healthcare settings.

Conclusions:

  • Hospitals can effectively lead community health improvement by addressing social determinants.
  • A phased, evolving approach strengthens the impact of community benefit initiatives.
  • CMC's model offers a scalable framework for enhancing population health.