Awarded Grants

To develop a mobile dental initiative to address the unmet oral health needs of the population of Coos and Northern Grafton Counties.

To improve the oral health of low income individuals by improving access to care and knowledge of the critical importance of maintaining good oral health.

To improve access to the quality of healthcare offered by New Hampshire hospitals and other healthcare providers by promoting cultural competency within organizations and developing models or systems that ensure delivery of culturally sensitive and appropriate care.

To improve access to healthcare by providing a high quality, comprehensive language interpretation service that will assist both persons who are limited in their English proficiency and staff at medical facilities/social service agencies to communicate without linguistic or cultural barriers.

To increase the life expectancy of individuals who have or are at risk of developing Severe & Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) by providing resources and supports to reduce the risks of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and substance abuse through a variety of community based interventions.

To prevent Eastern Equine Encephalitis and other mosquito borne illnesses among homeless individuals by distributing mosquito repellent through outreach workers.

To identify areas for improved effectiveness and efficiency of operations to assure financial sustainability.

To enhance the awareness and knowledge of the New England public and its policymakers regarding critical health issues especially those affecting the low income and the uninsured by intensively training medical journalists.

To assure the sustainability of AFHS programs and services by developing an organizational and business plan that will assure quality services on a balanced budget.

To develop a method and process to proceed with the termination of the current Executive Director; secure interim leadership for the organization; hire a new Executive Director who is capable of leading the VNA through the imminent challenges of financial management, implementation of a new point of service electronic record, and finding new space for the organization.

To develop health information exchange capacity in the state by conducting assessment, planning and stakeholder convening.

To improve policy, regulatory and funding factors in order to benefit at-risk seniors and improve long-term care systems primarily in greater Manchester area by better understanding the root causes of public policy barriers, educate and engage stake holders regarding such issues, and develop project strategies to implement change.