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Calvert County Health Department details Destination Wellness program to reduce emergency use
Summary
Health department presenters said the Destination Wellness program uses referrals, care plans and home visits to reduce avoidable ED visits and EMS transports; staff reported initial enrollments and a three‑year CHRC grant and said the program is working toward a mobile integrated health model.
The Calvert County Health Department told the Board of Health on March 3 that its Destination Wellness (DW) program identifies frequent users of emergency services and provides personalized care coordination, case management and care navigation to address social determinants of health.
Dr. Tani Zamora (presenter) said the program targets adults 18 and over who repeatedly use emergency departments, EMS or mobile crisis teams. She described a client‑centered model: referrals from hospital EDs, EMS, mobile crisis and primary‑care partners; consented enrollment; a social‑determinants screening and an…
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