Q4HE Aims To Improve Healthcare Access

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Quest Diagnostics has announced its commitment to improve healthcare access in underserved communities through several partnerships and initiatives. Notable programs include the New Mexico Diabetes Prevention Action in collaboration with Presbyterian Medical Services, aimed at supporting patients in need. Additionally, the establishment of Puerto Rico's first post-COVID-19 care clinic was made possible by a grant from Quest's Q4HE, focusing on long COVID symptoms. Other initiatives involve partnerships with various organizations to enhance COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts across multiple states.

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• Expansion of healthcare access through 100 community partnerships in New Mexico.
• Successful launch of Puerto Rico's first post-COVID-19 care clinic focusing on long COVID.
• Innovative programs to enhance COVID-19 awareness and testing in underserved communities.

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 4, 2023 / Quest Diagnostics

Community programs

Bridge to Health-for programs to improve access to healthcare for underserved communities in New Mexico via 100 community partnerships

Presbyterian Medical Services-to implement the New Mexico Diabetes Prevention Action to provide intervention and support services for patients in underserved areas

Family Christian Health Center-to support partnerships with the faith-based community to expand awareness and education related to COVID-19 testing and vaccination as well as chronic health-related issues; this center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) providing care for underserved populations in Illinois

American Heart Association-to support efforts to provide evidence-based hypertension resources and COVID-19 Rapid Response grants for FQHCs and community clinics nationwide

Long-term care facilities

Cedarbrook Senior Care Rehabilitation-for their long-term care facilities that were among the hardest hit by the pandemic; where Q4HE provided twice-weekly COVID-19 PCR testing for 600 staff members and 500 residents at their facility in Pennsylvania

Project HOPE-to support COVID-19 testing for this international global health and humanitarian relief organization; Project HOPE dramatically expanded its support services in 93 long-term care facilities, representing around 11,000 residents and more than 5,400 cases of COVID-19

University programs

Clark Atlanta University-to develop an online portal where students, faculty, and staff were able to register for free COVID-19 PCR tests; more than 1,000 people received tests and educational resources, enabling them to participate more safely in academic life on campus

National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc.-for participation in the National Sustainability Summit to help HBCUs identify and address COVID-19 testing needs at their institutions

Addressing "long COVID" in Puerto Rico

Thanks to a grant from Q4HE, the FQHC Salud Integral en Ia Montaña expanded its range of primary medical care services, successfully opening Puerto Rico's first post-COVID-19 care clinic, where a growing number of patients with long-COVID symptoms receive critical, tailored care. The clinic provides care for patients in 7 underserved municipalities in Central Puerto Rico with a multidisciplinary team addressing short-, medium-, and long-term health conditions exacerbated by COVID-19 disease complications.

"Scientific evidence reveals that a majority of patients [with] COVID-19 face a variety of ongoing symptoms. In response, we established a team of medical specialists who can help our patients address and overcome these debilitating ailments. With Q4HE's support, this team is able to provide highly specialized and critical care."
Dr Nelson Almodóvar, Medical Director, Salud Integral en Ia Montaña

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FAQ

What initiatives is Quest Diagnostics undertaking to improve healthcare access in 2023?

Quest Diagnostics is partnering with various organizations to enhance healthcare access, including the New Mexico Diabetes Prevention Action and creating Puerto Rico's first post-COVID-19 care clinic.

How is Quest Diagnostics addressing long COVID symptoms?

Quest Diagnostics has funded Puerto Rico's first post-COVID-19 care clinic to provide tailored care for patients suffering from long COVID symptoms.

What partnerships has Quest Diagnostics established for COVID-19 testing?

Quest Diagnostics has formed partnerships with organizations such as the Family Christian Health Center and Project HOPE to expand COVID-19 testing and vaccination initiatives.

How many community partnerships does Quest Diagnostics have in New Mexico?

Quest Diagnostics has established 100 community partnerships in New Mexico to improve healthcare access.