"Community Health Assessments are now available by clicking on the "MAPP Report of Findings" tab above."

In 2004, the Alliance received a federal Healthy Communities Access Program (HCAP) grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).  HCAP grants are awarded to help health care providers develop integrated, community-wide systems that serve the uninsured and underinsured. CAP grants are designed to increase access to health care by eliminating fragmented service delivery, improving efficiencies among safety net providers, and by encouraging greater private sector involvement. Many CAP models such as ours have social and human services organizations as well as the faith community as collaborative members.  Elements of HCAP grant include:

1. Improved access to care for the uninsured and underinsured through a comprehensive health-related resource guide for Polk County that will identify gaps in services and reduce duplication of services.
2. Development and implementation of an information system to enroll patients in public health insurance programs facilitate enrollment in pharmacy assistance programs and facilitate referrals and consultation with specialty care providers.
3. Implementation of a public education campaign to inform residents of the health care and social services available to them.
4. Implementation of an expanded physician and medical professional volunteer recruitment program.