Augment traditional primary care with wellness initiatives designed
to give Buckeye residents the knowledge and resources they need to
live healthy, fulfilling lives and manage chronic health issues.
MetroHealth Buckeye Health Center's specially developed programs
in the following areas focus on conditions more prevalent in the community:
A measurable gap in health status existed
Primary care alone could not adequately
address the complex spectrum of health and
well-being needs in the Buckeye neighborhood
A focus on health BEFORE care was required
“As your doctor, I’m just not able to sit down
with you for an hour and explain to you how you
should eat properly. I’m not going to be available
precisely at 4:00 p.m. when you’re ready to cook dinner...”
– E. Harry Walker, M.D., MetroHealth Senior Vice President, Ambulatory Network
The MetroHealth System approached Saint Luke’s Foundation
with a proposal for “Closing the Gap.” With a focus on developing community-based models to address the root causes of health disparities, this unique and unprecedented health and wellness
initiative was funded through a $10 million, 10-year grant.
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Dr. Edgar Jackson, Jr.
Saint Luke's Foundation
Board Member
“You’d think healthy living would be enough
of a draw. But people face multiple challenges
in their lives and have to make choices.”
– E. Harry Walker, M.D., MetroHealth Senior Vice President, Ambulatory Network
Program
participants
had to
remain
engaged.
Awareness
of the
health
benefits
had to be
created.
Health
literacy
had to be increased.
Meaningful
participation incentives
had to be created.
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