Community Health Receives Gold for Heart Health Quality
Rutland – Community Health has been recognized for its leadership in heart health initiatives by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Heart disease affects 42,000 Vermonters each year and is a leading cause of death in Vermont and overall in the U.S. In Rutland County, heart disease deaths occur at a rate higher than the statewide average, supporting Community Health’s focus on heart health prevention.Having met or exceeded three target goals set in 2024 among primary care patients, the Community Health Quality Recognition Heart Health badge recognizes notable achievements in the areas of access, quality, health information technology, and health outcomes. Data gathered annually is used to evaluate targeted goals and programs that address heart health and cardiovascular disease prevention.
The three areas of achievement by Community Health include:
- Tobacco-use screening and cessation intervention
- Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD) use of aspirin or other antiplatelet
- Statin therapy for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease
Heart disease is preventable, but according to statewide data, Vermonters are more likely to die from a largely preventable disease, like heart disease, than an infectious disease. The 3-4-50 initiative is a simple concept that can lead to understanding heart disease and prevention – 3 health behaviors lead to 4 chronic diseases that claim the lives of more than 50% of Vermonters.
The Health Center Program requires that Community Health and other Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) report a core set of measures each year. Federal regulators use Uniform Data System (UDS) data to assess the impact and performance of the Health Center Program. This data-driven quality improvement recognizes outstanding performance and outcomes.
About Community Health
Community Health is Vermont’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), providing comprehensive primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, dental, eye care, and pharmacy services. We serve patients in Rutland, Brandon, Castleton, Shoreham, and West Pawlet, with specialized services available at additional locations: dental care in Rutland and Shoreham, pediatrics and eye care in Rutland, and pharmacies in Rutland and Brandon. Our Express Care centers in Rutland and Castleton are open seven days a week.
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The mission of Community Health is to be the foremost integrated community health center providing quality and collaborative care that is accessible to all people, in order to live their best lives and build stronger communities.
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