Community Wellness Bus: A Partner-Led Initiative to Improve Service Integration and Address Unmet Needs of Underserved Populations in Algoma District, Ontario.
Healthc Q
; 26(1): 31-37, 2023 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2314185
ABSTRACT
Launched at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Wellness Bus (CWB) is an evidence-based mobile health clinic that serves high-needs populations living in Sault Ste. Marie, ON. As an Algoma Ontario Health Team partner-led initiative that works to improve health and social service integration, the CWB program is an effective, collaborative approach to address the unmet needs of individuals who are underhoused or living with a mental illness and/or addictions in the community. This article aims to identify successes, challenges and opportunities for the expansion of this program to re-engage individuals with the local health system.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
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Mental Disorders
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Healthc Q
Journal subject:
Hospitals
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Health Services
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
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