b'Key program highlights include (Oct. 1,takecontrolofpersonalwellness.DuetoCOVID, 2020-Sept. 30, 2021): WellFest was a virtual event in 2021. More than 540 people registered and saw prepared videos from SC-817 students enrolled in telehealth educationnative Craig Melvin, a NBC Today Show Morning programs AnchorandMSNBCnewsanchoralongwitha handful of Prisma Health physicians. One participant 118 students enrolled in telehealth clinicalcommented, This was a great way to learn about the services different topics presented. I learned new ideas to try $39,000 saved in avoidable ED visits* byand better my health. school-based telehealth clinical visits PrismaHealthalsoprovidedfreeflushotsto 485 face-to-face and virtual contacts madecommunity members throughout the 2020 and 2021 with students over the school year through theflu seasons. In the last two years, 6,893 flu shots have Community Connections program been provided at no cost to Midlands communities. $4,064 in cost savings** by the CommunityAmidst the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing flu has Connections program redirecting clients tobeen a high priority. aprimary care doctor instead of the Emergency Department for non-emergent care Wehavetheabilitytokeepourcommunities More than 4,000 COVID-19 tests performedsafeandvaccinated,saidVinceFord,SeniorVice across South Carolina President of Community Health for Prisma Health. Beingabletogointoneighborhoodsthrough More than 5,700 COVID vaccinationspartnerships with churches and schools as a trusted administered across South Carolina organizationiskey.Wewanttodeliverhealthcare 147 Diabetes Prevention Program classesbeyond the walls of our hospital. taught with 209 program participants Grace, as mentioned at the beginning of this article, o 88 participants completed the program experienced that care beyond the walls. Through the o Total weight loss: 1,066 supportoftheCommunityConnectionsprogram, o 5.8% average weight loss per participant shesalreadyworkingonhernextjourneyof More than $2 million of services provided tobecomingahomeowner.Shecontinuestoimprove Midlands AccessHealth participants (healthherresiliencyandisbuildinganewfutureforher care services for underinsured residents offamily. Richland, Lexington, Fairfield and Sumter counties) This program has really helped me, said Grace. I o 24.02% reduction of avoidable emergency appreciate all it has done for me and my family. room department visits for AccessHealth Fromcaringforonetocaringformany,Prismaparticipants Health looks forward to serving not just health needs, 1,890 services provided to pregnant womenbutneedsforhealthyliving.Formoreinformation through Midlands HealthyStart with the goalabout community health programs in South Carolina, to prevent poor birth outcomes including lowvisithttps://www.prismahealth.org/services/other-birth weight and infant death. services/community-health. **calculated through a $1,300 estimated ED charge* Actual name removed due to patient privacyper visitOutsideoffundedprogramsandservices,Prisma Health promotes health and wellbeing through events andmobilehealthoutreach.WellFest,previously knownasWomenatHeart,isafreehealthand wellnesseventhatfeaturesrenownedphysicianand motivationalexpertstoinspirethecommunityto IMARA17'