Calvert Health Department describes Destination Wellness program that aims to cut avoidable ED visits
Health department officials presented ‘‘Destination Wellness,’’ a care‑navigation program launched July 2025 to support frequent users of emergency services. Presenters said the team has enrolled clients and that many drivers of overuse are nonmedical social needs the program addresses.
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The Calvert County Health Department presented its Destination Wellness (DW) program to the Board of Health as a care‑coordination and case‑management initiative focused on "high utilizers" of emergency services. Dr. Tameza Mora, introduced by Jennifer Moreland, said the program identifies patients referred by hospitals, EMS and mobile crisis teams, conducts social determinants screenings and develops individualized care plans tied to housing, utilities, transportation and medical needs.
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