ChristianaCare Community Investment Fund

ChristianaCare Community Investment Fund is sponsored by ChristianaCare. This fund supports health improvement initiatives in local communities that address critical issues such as food insecurity.

Care That Reaches Across Our Community Needs Assessments & Implementation Plans Our Impact to the Community We know that health is shaped by far more than what happens in a doctor’s office or hospital. That’s why ChristianaCare puts our mission of caring for our neighbors into action by improving access to care, addressing social needs and investing in the long-term health of our communities.

</p>\r\n<p>We work with our neighbors to reduce barriers to care and create healthier, more equitable communities. Guided by our community health needs assessments, these efforts help improve health outcomes while promoting affordability and long‑term community well‑being.

</p>\r\n<p>Our community benefit work supports access to essential health services, strengthens community‑based organizations and tackles the upstream factors that influence health, from food insecurity to workforce shortages. </p>\r\n<p>And our community benefit investments translate into real impact across Delaware.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-6645cb0a05" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> We know that health is shaped by far more than what happens in a doctor’s office or hospital. That’s why ChristianaCare puts our mission of caring for our neighbors into action by improving access to care, addressing social needs and investing in the long-term health of our communities.

We work with our neighbors to reduce barriers to care and create healthier, more equitable communities. Guided by our community health needs assessments, these efforts help improve health outcomes while promoting affordability and long‑term community well‑being.

Our community benefit work supports access to essential health services, strengthens community‑based organizations and tackles the upstream factors that influence health, from food insecurity to workforce shortages. And our community benefit investments translate into real impact across Delaware. ChristianaCare supports the daily breakfast at the St.

Patrick’s Center for people in Wilmington. <i>“We serve our neighbors as respectful, expert, caring partners in their health. We do this by creating innovative, effective, affordable and equitable systems of care that our neighbors value.

”</i></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-8fe7aba6db" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> “We serve our neighbors as respectful, expert, caring partners in their health. We do this by creating innovative, effective, affordable and equitable systems of care that our neighbors value.

” ChristianaCare’s 2025 Community Impact: $205,733,059 Financial Assistance<b>: $20,379,831</b></p>\r\n<p>Medicaid: <b>$10,652,130</b></p>\r\n<p>Community Health Improvement Services:<b> $18,389,335</b></p>\r\n<p>Health Professions Education:<b> $44,248,821</b></p>\r\n<p>Subsidized Health Services<b>: $104,975,920</b></p>\r\n<p>Research<b>: $2,266,752</b></p>\r\n<p>Cash and in-kind donations<b>: $4,207,228</b></p>\r\n<p>Community building<b>: $613,042</b></p>\r\n<p><b>Total: $205,733,059</b></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-65a8c8eaf1" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> Financial Assistance : $20,379,831 Community Health Improvement Services: $18,389,335 Health Professions Education: $44,248,821 Subsidized Health Services : $104,975,920 Cash and in-kind donations : $4,207,228 Community building : $613,042 \r\n<li><b>Financial assistance:</b> The most generous program in the region, providing no-cost care to eligible households earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level</li>\r\n<li><b>Subsidized health services:</b> Continued investment in maternal health, behavioral health and primary care—even when these services operate at a loss</li>\r\n<li><b style=\"font-family: adobe-clean, "Source Sans Pro", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Trebuchet MS", "Lucida Grande", sans-serif;\">Education:</b> Strengthening care across Delaware by training the next generation of providers, nurses and allied health professionals</li>\r\n<li><b>Research in action:</b> Community-based research, like targeted breast cancer outreach in Wilmington, connects residents to screening, risk assessment and prevention.

</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-6ecf0e84c3" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> Financial assistance: The most generous program in the region, providing no-cost care to eligible households earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level Subsidized health services: Continued investment in maternal health, behavioral health and primary care—even when these services operate at a loss Education: Strengthening care across Delaware by training the next generation of providers, nurses and allied health professionals Research in action: Community-based research, like targeted breast cancer outreach in Wilmington, connects residents to screening, risk assessment and prevention.

The Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute identified an area in Wilmington with higher breast cancer incidence and mortality. As a result, we embedded a community health worker in this hotspot to increase screening, conduct breast cancer risk assessments and connect residents who are at higher risk with prevention programs.

We also partnered with the Delaware Cancer Registry and the Delaware Cancer Consortium to replicate our hotspot analysis for the entire state. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-b7f96fa8a8" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> The Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute identified an area in Wilmington with higher breast cancer incidence and mortality.

As a result, we embedded a community health worker in this hotspot to increase screening, conduct breast cancer risk assessments and connect residents who are at higher risk with prevention programs. We also partnered with the Delaware Cancer Registry and the Delaware Cancer Consortium to replicate our hotspot analysis for the entire state.

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Since 2021, this innovative program has served over 380 patients and fed more than 950 community members, providing enough food for over 230,550 meals. Our caregivers used their ChristianaCare community service benefit to volunteer at community organizations for 1,331 hours. Community Investment Fund Through our grant program, we provided 25 organizations with over $1.

6 million to support food access, housing insecurity, and improve environmental health. Women’s Health Delaware Food Farmacy Preliminary findings of the Women’s Health Delaware Food Farmacy randomized trial show a 61% lower relative risk of preterm birth and 48% lower relative risk of preeclampsia when compared with the control group.

ChristianaCare has partnerships with Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County and Good Neighbors to provide essential home repairs to qualifying homeowners. FY2025 Community Benefit Report Every three years, ChristianaCare undertakes a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to align our goals with community needs in New Castle County.

We gather current statistics and qualitative feedback from our community partners and neighbors of the key health issues facing our community and residents. </p>\r\n<p>Our most recent CHNA was completed in fiscal year 2025 and is available <a href=\"/content/ccorg/us/en/about-us/who-we-are/community-benefit/assessments-and-plans. html#tabs-7b42ece256-item-cd496d22e9-tab\">here</a>.

Visit <a href=\"/content/ccorg/us/en/about-us/who-we-are/community-benefit/assessments-and-plans. html\">here</a> to see our other assessments dating back to 2013.

</p>\r\n<p>ChristianaCare’s 2025 CHNA identified the following as significant needs in our community:</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-fec3b2ca38" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> Every three years, ChristianaCare undertakes a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to align our goals with community needs in New Castle County.

We gather current statistics and qualitative feedback from our community partners and neighbors of the key health issues facing our community and residents. Our most recent CHNA was completed in fiscal year 2025 and is available here . Visit here to see our other assessments dating back to 2013.

ChristianaCare’s 2025 CHNA identified the following as significant needs in our community: Access to Health and Preventive Services Chronic Health Conditions Maternal and Child Health Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Social Determinants of Health Provider Access Challenges in New Castle County There are several census tracts that have been designated as medically underserved areas.

</p>\r\n<p>Medically underserved areas, designated by the federal Human Resources Services Administration (HRSA), are geographic locations and populations with too few primary care providers, high infant mortality, high poverty or a high older adult population. </p>\r\n<p>In New Castle County, these areas are located near our Wilmington Campus and also in the northeast portion of the county.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-91aa28a743" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> Medically Underserved Areas There are several census tracts that have been designated as medically underserved areas.

Medically underserved areas, designated by the federal Human Resources Services Administration (HRSA), are geographic locations and populations with too few primary care providers, high infant mortality, high poverty or a high older adult population. In New Castle County, these areas are located near our Wilmington Campus and also in the northeast portion of the county.

HRSA can also designate a geographic area as a health profession shortage area if there is an identified shortage of primary medical care, dental care, or mental health care professionals. </p>\r\n<p>The low-income populations of Wilmington, Stanton, and Newark have been designated as health professional shortage areas for primary care, dental health and mental health.

Correctional centers and Federally Qualified Health Center locations in New Castle County have also been identified as health professional shortage areas. </p>\r\n<p>More information about medically underserved areas, health professional shortage areas and access challenges can be found in our Community Health Needs Assessment.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-da2bfab60c" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> Health Professional Shortage Area HRSA can also designate a geographic area as a health profession shortage area if there is an identified shortage of primary medical care, dental care, or mental health care professionals.

The low-income populations of Wilmington, Stanton, and Newark have been designated as health professional shortage areas for primary care, dental health and mental health. Correctional centers and Federally Qualified Health Center locations in New Castle County have also been identified as health professional shortage areas.

More information about medically underserved areas, health professional shortage areas and access challenges can be found in our Community Health Needs Assessment. A patient speaks to a primary care provider in an examination room ChristianaCare recognizes primary care is foundational to better health.

We are investing in primary care because we know it helps people stay well, manage chronic conditions and prevent serious illness while also reducing long‑term health care costs for families and the community as a whole.

</p>\r\n<p>To make it easier for people to get the care they need, our primary care teams are introducing new options, including virtual visits and improved workflows, to reduce the administrative burden and allow clinicians to spend more time with patients. </p>\r\n<p>These efforts are making a real difference.

</p>\r\n<p>In fiscal year 2025, our primary care practices expanded access to care:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>16% </b>more visits</li>\r\n<li><b>30% </b>increase in new patients</li>\r\n<li><b>50 new clinicians</b> joined our teams</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>ChristianaCare also brings care beyond traditional medical offices directly into neighborhoods that need it most.

Through our <b>25 school‑based health centers</b>, <b>primary care services at the Hope Center</b> and our <b>mobile health van</b>, we are meeting people where they are.

The mobile health van provides comprehensive primary care and substance use disorder treatment at the <b>Empowerment Center</b> in Wilmington, with plans to expand to additional locations through partnerships with community organizations—helping ensure more neighbors can access care close to home.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-2da723e347" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> ChristianaCare recognizes primary care is foundational to better health. We are investing in primary care because we know it helps people stay well, manage chronic conditions and prevent serious illness while also reducing long‑term health care costs for families and the community as a whole.

To make it easier for people to get the care they need, our primary care teams are introducing new options, including virtual visits and improved workflows, to reduce the administrative burden and allow clinicians to spend more time with patients. These efforts are making a real difference.

In fiscal year 2025, our primary care practices expanded access to care: 30% increase in new patients 50 new clinicians joined our teams ChristianaCare also brings care beyond traditional medical offices directly into neighborhoods that need it most. Through our 25 school‑based health centers , primary care services at the Hope Center and our mobile health van , we are meeting people where they are.

The mobile health van provides comprehensive primary care and substance use disorder treatment at the Empowerment Center in Wilmington, with plans to expand to additional locations through partnerships with community organizations—helping ensure more neighbors can access care close to home.

Identifying and Addressing Health Gaps A ChristianaCare community health worker speaks with a patient at a picnic table ChristianaCare is working to improve health outcomes and make care more accessible for our community. We’ve identified key gaps in areas like hypertension, preeclampsia, surgical care and breast cancer and are addressing them through focused, high-impact interventions.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-21f5cf78c0" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> ChristianaCare is working to improve health outcomes and make care more accessible for our community. We’ve identified key gaps in areas like hypertension, preeclampsia, surgical care and breast cancer and are addressing them through focused, high-impact interventions.

<b>Hypertension</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Thrive Primary Care: Integrated primary care with specialty cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic support. </li>\r\n<li>Remote monitoring: Programs like Story Health help patients manage conditions from home. </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>Preeclampsia</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>New care pathways and navigation programs to connect patients to prenatal care earlier.

</li>\r\n<li>Efforts to improve adherence to aspirin therapy for prevention. </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>Surgical access</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Patient navigation: Support for individuals facing barriers such as insurance, housing, language or substance use disorder. </li>\r\n<li>Cultural navigation: Expanding access to bariatric surgery for Spanish-speaking patients.

</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>Breast cancer</b> </p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Community health worker outreach in Wilmington’s Riverside neighborhood, identified as having high rates of triple-negative breast cancer and low rates of mammography. </li>\r\n<li>Improved data validation to provide the tools for better targeted outreach, monitoring and follow-up care.

</li>\r\n<li>Risk assessments to identify patients who may need earlier screening because of higher risk of breast cancer. </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-2bd3b8ac44" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> Thrive Primary Care: Integrated primary care with specialty cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic support.

Remote monitoring: Programs like Story Health help patients manage conditions from home. New care pathways and navigation programs to connect patients to prenatal care earlier. Efforts to improve adherence to aspirin therapy for prevention.

Patient navigation: Support for individuals facing barriers such as insurance, housing, language or substance use disorder. Cultural navigation: Expanding access to bariatric surgery for Spanish-speaking patients. Community health worker outreach in Wilmington’s Riverside neighborhood, identified as having high rates of triple-negative breast cancer and low rates of mammography.

Improved data validation to provide the tools for better targeted outreach, monitoring and follow-up care. Risk assessments to identify patients who may need earlier screening because of higher risk of breast cancer. We will continue to expand this work, building a broader portfolio of interventions to improve access, reduce disparities and strengthen outcomes across our community.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-63ff935d60" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> We will continue to expand this work, building a broader portfolio of interventions to improve access, reduce disparities and strengthen outcomes across our community.

Here are some of the programs ChristianaCare offered in fiscal year 2025 to address the significant community health needs identified in our 2025 CHNA. In addition to these programs, our subsidized health services, our focus on population health, and our financial assistance program also serve these areas of need.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-809da08c19" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> Meeting the Needs of Our Community Here are some of the programs ChristianaCare offered in fiscal year 2025 to address the significant community health needs identified in our 2025 CHNA.

In addition to these programs, our subsidized health services, our focus on population health, and our financial assistance program also serve these areas of need. Our health guides provide free support to families to help them access resources and care.

At ChristianaCare, we’re focused on making it easier for people to get the care they need by removing barriers to health and preventive services so they can access care when and where they need it. We work closely with community organizations to bring health and preventive services directly into neighborhoods and convenient locations.

We also offer guidance and support to help individuals understand their options and connect with the right care, so they can move through the health system with confidence. </p>\r\n<p><b>What we’re doing:</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/ccorg/us/en/visit-us/for-patients/health-guides. html\">Health Guides</a>: Health care navigation support and connection to assistance to pay for health care costs</li>\r\n<li>Helen F.

Graham Cancer Center Community Health Outreach & Education (CHOE): Cancer prevention and screening education and connection to screening resources</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/ccorg/us/en/wellness/community-health/mobile-health.

html\">Mobile health services</a> - Comprehensive Primary Care and Substance Use Disorder treatment on wheels, embedded in high needs communities</li>\r\n<li>Medical Respite Beds, New Castle County Hope Center Partnership: 36 rooms in the Hope Center reserved for patients without stable housing to recover in a community setting</li>\r\n<li>Health Services at New Castle County Hope Center: On-site primary care</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/ccorg/us/en/care/primary-care/pediatrics/high-school-wellness-centers.

html\">School-Based Health Centers</a>: Embedded health and preventive services at 25 schools throughout New Castle County</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>FY2025 Impact:</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>More than <b>8,000</b> people at 159 community events received information and education about cancer prevention and screening</li>\r\n<li><b>75</b> new patients were enrolled in the Medical Respite Program</li>\r\n<li><b>13,516</b> students registered with an SBHC and completed <b>31,665</b> visits receiving a range of comprehensive services including:<ul>\r\n<li>Physicals and preventive screenings</li>\r\n<li>Behavioral health support</li>\r\n<li>Immunizations</li>\r\n<li>Nutrition education</li>\r\n<li>Connections to social care resources</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>Guided by community feedback and evaluation, mobile health services were offered solely at the Empowerment Center at increased hours, leading to dramatic increases in utilization.

</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>New In FY2025: </b>ChristianaCare began offering substance use disorder treatment services and embedded a <b>peer</b> at the Hope Center to support those with substance use disorder. </p>\r\n<p><b>Reported cost of the programs in this area of need was $6,639,222.

</b></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-0f21671e62" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> Access to Health and Preventative Services At ChristianaCare, we’re focused on making it easier for people to get the care they need by removing barriers to health and preventive services so they can access care when and where they need it.

We work closely with community organizations to bring health and preventive services directly into neighborhoods and convenient locations. We also offer guidance and support to help individuals understand their options and connect with the right care, so they can move through the health system with confidence. Health Guides : Health care navigation support and connection to assistance to pay for health care costs Helen F.

Graham Cancer Center Community Health Outreach & Education (CHOE): Cancer prevention and screening education and connection to screening resources Mobile health services - Comprehensive Primary Care and Substance Use Disorder treatment on wheels, embedded in high needs communities Medical Respite Beds, New Castle County Hope Center Partnership: 36 rooms in the Hope Center reserved for patients without stable housing to recover in a community setting Health Services at New Castle County Hope Center: On-site primary care School-Based Health Centers : Embedded health and preventive services at 25 schools throughout New Castle County More than 8,000 people at 159 community events received information and education about cancer prevention and screening 75 new patients were enrolled in the Medical Respite Program 13,516 students registered with an SBHC and completed 31,665 visits receiving a range of comprehensive services including: Physicals and preventive screenings Behavioral health support Connections to social care resources Guided by community feedback and evaluation, mobile health services were offered solely at the Empowerment Center at increased hours, leading to dramatic increases in utilization.

New In FY2025: ChristianaCare began offering substance use disorder treatment services and embedded a peer at the Hope Center to support those with substance use disorder. Reported cost of the programs in this area of need was $6,639,222. Many of our neighbors manage chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure without reliable access to healthy food or support.

ChristianaCare is helping to close that gap through our Food is Medicine programs, which connect nutritious food and personalized support to clinical care.

</p>\r\n<p>At ChristianaCare, Food is Medicine programs combine:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>Nutritious food access</b> tailored to health needs</li>\r\n<li><b>Clinical support</b> from care teams</li>\r\n<li><b>Education and coaching</b> to build lasting habits</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>The result:</b> better health outcomes, fewer barriers to care, and stronger support for patients and families.

</p>\r\n<p><b>What we’re doing</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/ccorg/us/en/wellness/community-health/food-is-medicine/delaware-food-farmacy. html\">Delaware Food Farmacy (DFF)</a>: Healthy food, nutrition education and ongoing support</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/ccorg/us/en/wellness/community-health/food-is-medicine/healthy-food-prescription.

html\">Healthy Food Prescription</a>: Access to healthy foods through care teams</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/ccorg/us/en/wellness/community-health/food-is-medicine/farm-to-pharmacy. html\">Farm to Pharmacy</a>: One-stop model combining food access and care</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/ccorg/us/en/wellness/community-health/community-health-workers.

html\">Community Health Workers</a>: Personalized support and resource navigation</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>FY2025 impact</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>440</b> community members received nutritious food</li>\r\n<li>Delaware Food Farmacy outcomes:<ul>\r\n<li><b>77%</b> achieved their health goals</li>\r\n<li>Average BMI reduction of <b>2. 17 kg</b></li>\r\n<li>Among diabetic patients, HbA1c reduced by <b>0.

7</b></li>\r\n<li>Decrease in anxiety (<b>55%</b>) and depression (<b>58%</b>)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>New in FY2025</b>: <i>Farm to Pharmacy</i> pilot launched and continuing in 2026. </p>\r\n<p><b>Reported cost of the programs in this area of need was $1,323,208.

</b></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-d123600b80" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> Chronic Health Conditions Many of our neighbors manage chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure without reliable access to healthy food or support.

ChristianaCare is helping to close that gap through our Food is Medicine programs, which connect nutritious food and personalized support to clinical care.

At ChristianaCare, Food is Medicine programs combine: Nutritious food access tailored to health needs Clinical support from care teams Education and coaching to build lasting habits The result: better health outcomes, fewer barriers to care, and stronger support for patients and families.

Delaware Food Farmacy (DFF) : Healthy food, nutrition education and ongoing support Healthy Food Prescription : Access to healthy foods through care teams Farm to Pharmacy : One-stop model combining food access and care Community Health Workers : Personalized support and resource navigation 440 community members received nutritious food Delaware Food Farmacy outcomes: 77% achieved their health goals Average BMI reduction of 2.

17 kg Among diabetic patients, HbA1c reduced by 0. 7 Decrease in anxiety ( 55% ) and depression ( 58% ) New in FY2025 : Farm to Pharmacy pilot launched and continuing in 2026. Reported cost of the programs in this area of need was $1,323,208.

Understanding health information can make the difference between getting care and going without it. ChristianaCare is working to ensure all Delawareans can find, understand and use health information to make informed decisions through our support of the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://healthliteracyde.

org/\">Health Literacy Council of Delaware</a> (HLCD) chaired by ChristianaCare’s Patient & Family Health Education Director.

</p>\r\n<p><b>What we’re doing in partnership with the HLCD:</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span>Developing and providing training and education for caregivers and community partners</span></li>\r\n<li>Developing tools and resources to support clear communication</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>FY2025 impact</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Delivered training sessions including <b>Teach Back</b> and stakeholder panels</li>\r\n<li>Supported health systems in embedding health literacy into the <b>State Health Improvement Plan and CHNAs</b></li>\r\n<li>Developed tools like the <b>Cancer Screening Conversation Guide</b> and outreach materials</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>Reported cost of the programs in this area of need was $13,695.

</b></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-0886946b0d" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> Understanding health information can make the difference between getting care and going without it.

ChristianaCare is working to ensure all Delawareans can find, understand and use health information to make informed decisions through our support of the Health Literacy Council of Delaware (HLCD) chaired by ChristianaCare’s Patient & Family Health Education Director.

What we’re doing in partnership with the HLCD: Developing and providing training and education for caregivers and community partners Developing tools and resources to support clear communication Delivered training sessions including Teach Back and stakeholder panels Supported health systems in embedding health literacy into the State Health Improvement Plan and CHNAs Developed tools like the Cancer Screening Conversation Guide and outreach materials Reported cost of the programs in this area of need was $13,695.

Every family deserves a healthy start. ChristianaCare supports pregnant and postpartum women—especially those at higher risk—by connecting them to care, resources and community support.

</p>\r\n<p><b>What we’re doing</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>Home visiting community health worker program</b>: Support for families with young children in high-risk communities</li>\r\n<li><b>Healthy Beginnings Program</b>: Supports women with preconception, prenatal, and postpartum care</li>\r\n<li><b>Women’s Health Food Farmacy</b>: Nutrition support during pregnancy and postpartum</li>\r\n<li><b>Women’s health community health worker program</b>: Personalized guidance throughout pregnancy and beyond</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>FY2025 impact</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>36</b> community outreach events and 333 essential baby items distributed by our Home Visiting CHWs</li>\r\n<li>Women’s Health Food Farmacy Outcomes: preliminary findings of a randomized control trial show meaningful improvements in maternal and infant outcomes when compared with the control group, including:<ul>\r\n<li><b>61%</b> lower relative risk of preterm birth</li>\r\n<li><b>48%</b> lower relative risk of preeclampsia</li>\r\n<li><b>63%</b> lower relative risk of multiple complications</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n<li><b>47</b> patients graduated from the Women’s Health CHW program</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>Reported cost of the programs in this area of need was $665,411.

</b></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-530057d507" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> Maternal and Child Health Every family deserves a healthy start. ChristianaCare supports pregnant and postpartum women—especially those at higher risk—by connecting them to care, resources and community support.

Home visiting community health worker program : Support for families with young children in high-risk communities Healthy Beginnings Program : Supports women with preconception, prenatal, and postpartum care Women’s Health Food Farmacy : Nutrition support during pregnancy and postpartum Women’s health community health worker program : Personalized guidance throughout pregnancy and beyond 36 community outreach events and 333 essential baby items distributed by our Home Visiting CHWs Women’s Health Food Farmacy Outcomes: preliminary findings of a randomized control trial show meaningful improvements in maternal and infant outcomes when compared with the control group, including: 61% lower relative risk of preterm birth 48% lower relative risk of preeclampsia 63% lower relative risk of multiple complications 47 patients graduated from the Women’s Health CHW program Reported cost of the programs in this area of need was $665,411.

A ChristianaCare community health worker walks a street in Wilmington with a uniformed police officer Access to mental health and substance use care can change lives. Through partnerships, peer support, and targeted programs, ChristianaCare is expanding access and helping people take that critical first step—or stay on their path to recovery.

</p>\r\n<p><b>What we’re doing</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>Behavioral health community health worker program:</b> Social needs support and care navigation</li>\r\n<li><b>Project Engage:</b> Peer support for patients with substance use disorder</li>\r\n<li><b>Police partnerships:</b> Co-responder programs connecting individuals to care instead of the justice system </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>FY2025 impact</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>166</b> patients supported through the Behavioral Health community health worker program</li>\r\n<li>Resource closet launched to provide clothing and hygiene items for behavioral health patients</li>\r\n<li><b>Project Engage:</b><ul>\r\n<li><b>3,698</b> patient engagements</li>\r\n<li><b>2,740</b> referrals to treatment</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>New in FY2025:</b> Partnership with Newark Police Department launched</p>\r\n<p><b>Reported cost of the programs in this area of need was $2,220,067.

</b></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-cbacb80635" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Access to mental health and substance use care can change lives. Through partnerships, peer support, and targeted programs, ChristianaCare is expanding access and helping people take that critical first step—or stay on their path to recovery.

Behavioral health community health worker program: Social needs support and care navigation Project Engage: Peer support for patients with substance use disorder Police partnerships: Co-responder programs connecting individuals to care instead of the justice system 166 patients supported through the Behavioral Health community health worker program Resource closet launched to provide clothing and hygiene items for behavioral health patients 3,698 patient engagements 2,740 referrals to treatment New in FY2025: Partnership with Newark Police Department launched Reported cost of the programs in this area of need was $2,220,067.

Health is shaped by more than medical care. ChristianaCare screens patients for social drivers of health, or social needs, to better understand our patients’ challenges and provide needed support. ChristianaCare offers programs to address challenges like transportation, housing and financial barriers so people can access the care they need.

</p>\r\n<p><b>What we’re doing</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>Social Care Connection Center:</b> Screening and connection to resources</li>\r\n<li><b>Transportation Support:</b> Rides to and from medical appointments</li>\r\n<li><b>Community Investment Fund:</b> Funding for local organizations to support their efforts addressing significant community health needs</li>\r\n<li><b>Partnerships:</b> Legal aid, housing support and home repair programs</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>FY2025 impact</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>8,404</b> rides to receive medical services provided to <b>1,861</b> patients</li>\r\n<li><b>Screening:</b><ul>\r\n<li><b>32,492</b> primary care patients (25% had a social need)</li>\r\n<li><b>11,907</b> inpatients (29% had a social need)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n<li><b>$1.

6M+</b> invested in <b>25</b> community organizations through the Community investment Fund</li>\r\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://news. christianacare. org/2025/09/home-safe-home/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>57</b> home repairs completed</a> for seniors and adults with disabilities in partnership with Good Neighbors Home Repair and Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County.

</li>\r\n<li><b>179</b> primary care patients received legal support across <b>216</b> civil legal hardship cases through the Medical Legal Partnership with the Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>New in FY2025: </b>Developed a transportation support program for post-surgery care that enabled 94 patients to receive needed procedures</p>\r\n<p><b>Reported cost of the programs in this area of need was $6,365,121.

</b></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-7851745511" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> Health is shaped by more than medical care. ChristianaCare screens patients for social drivers of health, or social needs, to better understand our patients’ challenges and provide needed support.

ChristianaCare offers programs to address challenges like transportation, housing and financial barriers so people can access the care they need.

Social Care Connection Center: Screening and connection to resources Transportation Support: Rides to and from medical appointments Community Investment Fund: Funding for local organizations to support their efforts addressing significant community health needs Partnerships: Legal aid, housing support and home repair programs 8,404 rides to receive medical services provided to 1,861 patients 32,492 primary care patients (25% had a social need) 11,907 inpatients (29% had a social need) $1.

6M+ invested in 25 community organizations through the Community investment Fund 57 home repairs completed for seniors and adults with disabilities in partnership with Good Neighbors Home Repair and Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County.

179 primary care patients received legal support across 216 civil legal hardship cases through the Medical Legal Partnership with the Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. New in FY2025: Developed a transportation support program for post-surgery care that enabled 94 patients to receive needed procedures Reported cost of the programs in this area of need was $6,365,121.

Attendees at the Fall Forum of a Coalition for a Safer Delaware sit around round tables Violence is a public health issue that affects individuals, families and communities. ChristianaCare partners with community organizations to support survivors and prevent future harm. </p>\r\n<p><b>What we’re doing</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/ccorg/us/en/wellness/community-health/evolv-hospital-based-violence-intervention.

html\"><b>Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP</b></a><b>):</b> Support for patients recovering from violent injury</li>\r\n<li><b>Education and Advocacy:</b> Community training and partnerships to prevent and respond to violence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>FY2025 impact</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>73</b> patients supported through HVIP</li>\r\n<li>Connected HVIP participants to primary care, specialty services, and transportation</li>\r\n<li>Continued to partner with Nemours Children’s Health to enroll their eligible patients in our HVIP</li>\r\n<li><b>Stop the Bleed:</b><ul>\r\n<li><b>52</b> trainings</li>\r\n<li><b>1,305</b> community members trained</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>Hosted statewide forum on gun violence and public health</li>\r\n<li><b>$100,000</b> investment supporting a domestic violence community health worker program</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>Reported cost of the programs in this area of need was $300,836.

</b></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-41708453de" data-cc-name="ctaevent" data-cc-componentname="text" data-cc-componentgroup="content" class="cmp-text"> Violence is a public health issue that affects individuals, families and communities. ChristianaCare partners with community organizations to support survivors and prevent future harm.

Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP ): Support for patients recovering from violent injury Education and Advocacy: Community training and partnerships to prevent and respond to violence 73 patients supported through HVIP Connected HVIP participants to primary care, specialty services, and transportation Continued to partner with Nemours Children’s Health to enroll their eligible patients in our HVIP 1,305 community members trained Hosted statewide forum on gun violence and public health $100,000 investment supporting a domestic violence community health worker program Reported cost of the programs in this area of need was $300,836.

ChristianaCare’s total fiscal year 2025 community benefit expenditure, not including unreimbursed Medicaid or Medicare, was <b>$195,080,929.

</b></p>\r\n<p>The total amount of uncompensated care, including financial assistance, Medicaid shortfall, Medicare shortfall, and bad debt, was <b style=\"font-family: adobe-clean, "Source Sans Pro", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Trebuchet MS", "Lucida Grande", sans-serif;\">$198,255,073. </b></p>\r\n<p>Refer to our <a href=\"/content/ccorg/us/en/about-us/who-we-are/community-benefit.

html#value\">FY 25 Community Impact</a> to see community benefit costs. </p>\r\n<p>In FY2025, ChristianaCare provided <b>$1,626,128</b> in community benefit and community building funding to community-based organizations to support their efforts addressing community need. *ChristianaCare accounting is done on an accrual basis.

Our donations reflect this accounting method. </p>\r\n<p><b>Community Organizations Provided Funding in FY2025</b></p>\r\n<p>AIDS Delaware, Inc.: $33,333</p>\r\n<p>Black Mothers in