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Utah Partners for Health Our Mission: Providing Access to Health for Those in Need

Utah Partners for Health Our Mission: Providing Access to Health for Those in Need. Our Model. Partnering With Local For-profit Healthcare Providers Who Are Willing To Provide A Substantial Amount Of Donated Care. Qualifications. Currently uninsured

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Utah Partners for Health Our Mission: Providing Access to Health for Those in Need

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  1. Utah Partners for Health Our Mission: Providing Access to Health for Those in Need

  2. Our Model Partnering With Local For-profit Healthcare Providers Who Are Willing To Provide A Substantial Amount Of Donated Care

  3. Qualifications • Currently uninsured • Live in the communities of Magna, West Valley City or Kearns • Household incomes of less than $35,000. • Have a current medical need.

  4. Utah Partners For Health Covers The Following Medical Needs • Family Practice Medical care • Acute care – illness, infection, fractures, lacerations, etc. • Chronic illness care – Diabetes, Hypertension, etc. • Mental illness care – Bipolar, ADHD, Depression, etc. • Counseling Services • Dental Care • Urgent dental needs for primary students

  5. Eye Care • Medical referrals to an eye doctor • Vision care for students • Physical Therapy • Lab Services • Ancillary Services • Ultra Sound • Echocardiogram • Pharmaceutical Assistance • Referral Service • DXA Scan

  6. Prenatal Clinic • 11 Prenatal Visits • 2 Postpartum Visits • Labwork • HIV Panel • Strep Gp BCult/DNA Probe • Chlamydia/GC Amplification • Pap IG/rfx HPV • Prenatal Panel (CBC w/ diff/platelet, Complete Metabolic Panel, Lipid Panel, TSH, HCG Beta, Subunit, Qual Serum, Urine Culture Routine. • Ultra Sound

  7. Mobile Medical Clinic • Model • Partner with Community Based Organizations. • Reach Disenfranchised Groups. • Educate the Patient and The Community Based Organization’s Leadership.

  8. Mobile Medical Clinic • 31 ft trailer with two patient rooms. • Well-checks to all ages with emphasis on diagnosing and treating diabetes, hypertension, thyroidism, lipidemia, and asthma. • Focus on developmental evaluation for children. • Breast, colon, and prostate cancer screening for adults. • Minor acute care. • Mental illness care dealing with depression, anxiety, ADD, and bi-polar disease. • Smoking cessation services and education on the dangers of secondhand smoke.

  9. Early detection of pregnancy and pre-natal care • Early detection of coronary artery disease risk. • Coordination with state agencies to provide culturally sensitive patient education. • Educating the CBO or agency on the health care safety net and prescription assistance programs. • Educate patients about follow-up care to Utah Safety Net providers including Utah Partners for Health.

  10. Programs • Women’s Health – Clinical Breast and Cervical Exams with Labs. • Tobacco Cessation Program – Free doctor visit.

  11. Program Results • Patients seen - 6,552 • Healthcare Provided $965,324 • Avg Patient Cost/per patient $ 28.55 • Avg UPFH Cost/per patient $ 29.55 • Avg Provider Donation/per patient $ 92.45 • Avg Total Cost/per patient $ 150.55

  12. Diagnosis • Acute Illnesses 62% • Chronic Illnesses 26% • Psychiatric Illnesses 12%

  13. Contact Information • Utah Partners for Health • Kurt Micka, Executive Director • 801-250-9638 x131 • kmicka@upfh.org • www.upfh.org

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