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Memorial Hermann Community Benefit Corporation

Memorial Hermann Community Benefit Corporation

Houston, TX
Tax ID68-0511504

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About this organization

Revenue

$12,271,478

Expenses

$11,075,135

Website

communitybenefit.memorialhermann.org

Mission

Test and measure innovative solutions that promote good health for the individual, the health system and the community.

About

4A. ADDRESSING THE NEED FOR A "MEDICAL HOME" FOR THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED, MHCBC PARTNERS WITH FIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, HOUSTON--THE LARGEST IN TEXAS, PASADENA, LAMAR CONSOLIDATED, ALIEF AND ALDINE FOR ITS HEALTH CENTERS FOR SCHOOLS PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A "MEDICAL HOME" FOR UNINSURED CHILDREN AND A SECONDARY ACCESS POINT FOR INSURED CHILDREN, GRADES K-12TH. THE HEALTH CENTERS PROVIDE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE, MENTAL HEALTHCARE, NUTRITIONAL CARE AND DENTAL CARE TO MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, AT-RISK CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM BEGAN IN 1996 WITH TWO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS SERVICING THREE SCHOOLS. TODAY, MEMORIAL HERMANN OPERATES HEALTH CENTERS ON-SITE AT TEN CAMPUSES IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA PROVIDING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE FOR STUDENTS AT 72 SCHOOLS. "FEEDER" PATTERNS ARE ACCOMMODATED, MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR A CHILD TO RECEIVE CONTINUITY OF CARE FROM PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE. WHILE MEDICAID ELIGIBLE SERVICES ARE BILLED, ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO FAMILIES. THE HEALTH CENTERS FOR SCHOOLS OPERATE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 7:30 AM TO 4:00 PM, 12 MONTHS A YEAR. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE HEALTH CENTERS FOR SCHOOLS PROGRAM IS TO BRING INCREASED HEALTH CARE TO CHILDREN WHO WILL OTHERWISE NOT OBTAIN IT AND TO KEEP CHILDREN HEALTHY AND IN SCHOOL SO THEY CAN LEARN THE SKILLS THEY WILL NEED FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE. 56% OF THE CHILDREN SERVED AT THE CLINICS DO NOT HAVE ANY TYPE OF HEALTHCARE COVERAGE. 30% HAVE SOME FORM OF MEDICAID. THE REMAINING 14% ARE CHILDREN WHO WILL NOT OBTAIN HEALTHCARE DUE TO TRANSPORTATION ISSUES, WORKING PARENTS UNABLE TO AFFORD A DAY OFF, HIGH PRIVATE INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLES OR SIMPLY A LACK OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT. MORE THAN 93% OF STUDENTS SERVED THROUGH THE PROGRAM ARE ON THE FREE/REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM, AND 31% ARE MORE COMFORTABLE SPEAKING, READING AND WRITING IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH. THE SCOPE OF SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDES IMMUNIZATIONS, GENERAL AND SPORTS PHYSICALS, ACUTE, CHRONIC AND MINOR INJURY CARE, MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY, SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELING AND REFERRALS, HEALTH EDUCATION, AND NUTRITIONAL GUIDANCE AS WELL AS OTHER SPECIFIC CARE TO MEET STUDENTS' NEEDS. STAFFING AT EACH CENTER CONSISTS OF A NURSE PRACTITIONER, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER, LVN AND A RECEPTIONIST, WITH MEDICAL OVERSIGHT PROVIDED BY A FAMILY PRACTITIONER. TWO DIETITIAN AND CERTIFIED COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ROTATE AMONG THE TEN CENTERS. THE DIETITIANS DELIVER THE HEALTHY EATING AND LIFESTYLES PROGRAM (HELP) DESIGNED TO EDUCATE HEALTH CENTERS FOR SCHOOLS' STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER NUTRITION AND EXERCISE. THE PROGRAM IS INTENSIVE AND INDIVIDUAL, MEETING THE STUDENT AND FAMILY WHERE THEY ARE ON THE "STAGE OF CHANGE" CONTINUUM. THE THREE MOBILE DENTAL CLINIC VANS ROTATE AMONG THE HEALTH CENTERS FOR SCHOOLS AND ARE STAFFED BY A DENTIST AND ONE TO TWO DENTAL ASSISTANTS. THE VANS PROVIDE SERVICES THAT INCLUDE PERIODIC ORAL EXAMINATIONS, DIAGNOSTIC X-RAYS, PROPHYLAXIS, FLUORIDE TREATMENTS, ORAL HYGIENE INSTRUCTIONS, SEALANTS, COMPOSITE FILLINGS, EXTRACTIONS, STAINLESS STEEL CROWNS, AND PULPOTOMIES. THIS PROGRAM HAS SERVED AS A "DENTAL HOME" TO UNINSURED STUDENTS SINCE 2000. THE MEMORIAL HERMANN HEALTH CENTERS FOR SCHOOLS PROGRAM IS CONTINUALLY EVOLVING AND IN 2016-17, COMPLEMENTING MEMORIAL HERMANNS INITIATIVE TO SCREEN PATIENTS FOR FOOD INSECURITY, THE SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS HAVE BEEN A COLLABORATIVE PARTNER WITH THE HOUSTON FOOD BANKS SCHOLARSHIP PANTRY AT SHARPSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL, THE BUILD HEALTH CHALLENGE FOOD PRESCRIPTION (FVRX) PROGRAM IN NORTH PASADENA, AND WHOLESOME WAVES FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE HOUSTON REGION. EACH VENTURE HAS BEEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD TO FOOD INSECURE FAMILIES. FOOD INSECURITY CONTRIBUTES TO UNHEALTHY EATING HABITS AND OBESITY. TO COMPLEMENT THE DIETITIANS NUTRITIONAL GUIDANCE AND THE HEALTHY FOOD COLLABORATIVES UNDERWAY, THE HAPPY (HEALTHY ATTITUDES PROMOTING POSITIVE YOUTH) BOOT CAMP FOR STUDENTS MEETING BMI REQUIREMENTS WAS PILOTED IN 2015 AND CONTINUES TO BE REFINED. EACH CAMP DAY INCLUDES A MEDICAL EVALUATION WITH THE LVN AND MID-LEVEL PROVIDER, 1-HOUR OF EXERCISE WITH A CERTIFIED FITNESS INSTRUCTOR, A 45 MINUTE NUTRITION CONSULTATION WITH A REGISTERED DIETITIAN AND A 45 MINUTE GROUP COUNSELING SESSION WITH A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER. THE CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH GUIDED PRACTICE. AN EVIDENCED-BASED PROGRAM, MEMORIALHERMANN HEALTH CENTERS FOR SCHOOLS BENCHMARKS ARE DERIVED FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTERS, PRE/POST DATA, AND HEALTHY PEOPLE 2020. OUTCOMES IN 2017 INCLUDE: 4.7% OF HEALTH CENTER STUDENTS USED AN ER FOR PRIMARY CARE PURPOSES VERSUS 10.5% OF THE GENERAL PRIMARY CARE PEDIATRIC COMMUNITY. ASTHMA EXACERBATIONS, EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS AND HOSPITALIZATIONS WERE REDUCED BY 91.3%. 92.1% OF STUDENTS RETURNED TO THEIR CLASSROOM ON THE SAME DAY. STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED THERAPY FROM LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS IMPROVED GPAS, REDUCED DAYS ABSENT, AND REDUCED DETENTION/SUSPENSION INCIDENTS. 78.5% OF STUDENTS WITH 3+ CLINIC VISITS FOR ACUTE OR CHRONIC REASONS RECEIVE A BI-ANNUAL PHYSICAL. 6.5% OF STUDENTS AGE 4-11 AS WELL AS STUDENTS AGE 12+ EXPERIENCED CARIES AT RECALL. HEALTHY PEOPLE 2020 CALLS FOR THE PROPORTION OF CHILDREN WITH ONE OR MORE CARIES TO BE NO MORE THAN 49% AND 48%, RESPECTIVELY. 90.2% OF STUDENTS AGE 6-9 AND 92.9% OF STUDENTS AGE 13 TO 15 RECEIVED SEALANTS. HEALTHY PEOPLE 2020 REQUIRES SEALANT PLACEMENT TO BE 28.1% AND 21.9%, RESPECTIVELY.

Interesting data from their 2017 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “The mission of memorial hermann community benefit corporation (mhcbc) is to test and measure innovative solutions that reduce the impact of the lack of access to care on the individual, the health system and the community. new programs are piloted, and proven programs are replicated in the community that include initiatives to: remove barriers to healthcare access; increase and strengthen the primary and specialty care infrastructure; provide education and increase healthcare awareness; and improve the use of preventative medical services.”.

When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Provision of programs to improve the utilization of preventive medical services by the underserved population of harris county.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is TX, as reported.
  • The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2017 was 909 Frostwood Suite 2100, Houston, TX, 77024.
  • The form of the non-profit reports 114 employees as of 2017.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $1,998,218.
  • The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
  • The organization elects its board members.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 0 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2001.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $7,453,529 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $26,493 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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