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Pilot Success Stories
New Systems & Approaches Piloted for Delivering Health Care
Learn how pilot projects are transforming health care delivery in the region.
“The landscape is changing, and with that change we have an opportunity to make real change in our communities.”
- Beck Fox, Delivery System Transformation community cochairperson
Highlights From Past Pilots
See how a few of our past pilots have made a difference in our communities:
Community Doula Program
Learn how the Community Doula Program is improving birth outcomes and experiences by providing emotional and physical support during pregnancy and childbirth.
"For all moms, the support of a doula is important."
- Yesenia Sequera, Community Doula Program
Reduce & Improve
Learn how dental hygienists are working alongside doctors, nurses and other clinicians, improving the lives of patients at Samaritan hospitals, one tooth at a time.
“It would be fantastic to have expanded practice dental hygienists working in every hospital.”
– Linda Mann, director of Capitol Dental
Bravery Center
Learn how the Bravery Center is supporting rural LGBTQ+ youth by providing affirming behavioral health care and other services.
"Strength comes in numbers and shared experiences."
- Des Swisher, Bravery Center youth leader
Disability Equity Center
Learn how the Disability Equity Center is addressing gaps in health care delivery, educating health care providers and improving partnerships within disability support services.
"We are reducing stigma, raising awareness and increasing opportunities for people with disabilities to be as healthy as possible."
- Allison Hobgood, Disability Equity Center Cofounder
Traditional Health Worker Hub
Learn how the Traditional Health Worker Hub prepares people to fill critical roles in health care, social services.
“The heart of a community health worker is to help out the community."
– Analuz Torres, Training Hub Coordinator
CHANCE 2nd Chance
Learn how the CHANCE 2nd Chance pilot program uses community connections to help others.
“A good day is helping someone to meet their goals; giving back and helping people, walking with them and guiding them through barriers I faced.”
– Chelsey Allen, Certified Recovery Mentor
Health & Housing Planning Initiative Pilot
"I want people stay engaged in their health, to be sustained in their housing, to rely on and seek out support."
– Kara Cuevas, DevNW Community Health Worker