New Partnership Hopes to Address Affording and Accessing Health Care
Monday, May 7th, 2018 -- 8:00 AM
(AP) -A partnership between Marshfield Health Clinic System and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is aimed at helping those who have difficulty affording or accessing health care.The Community Connections Team program has helped almost 3,200 residents in west-central Wisconsin since it launched in April 2015. Program participants learn about how to live healthier lives and about resources to help them do so. The U.S. Census Bureau says more than 40 percent of residents in the area face financial challenges that imperil their health care access.
The program also helps students gain experience in medical and dental fields. It's funded through a $1 million, five-year grant from the Wisconsin Partnership Program administered by UW-Madison. Funding will allow the program to expand to other locations.
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.