Special Initiatives
Bridges Health is committed to responding to current and emerging issues in health and social care. Our current work involves special emphasis in these important local, state, and national issues:
- Alzheimer’s and Other Dementia (Screening, Health Promotion, Information/Assistance/Referral)
- Integration of Preventive Oral Health and Physical Wellness
- Post-Viral Infection-Associated Chronic Condition Screening, Health Promotion, Information, Assistance, and Referral
Tobacco & Vaping Mitigation, Health Promotion & Education
Through partnership with the American Lung Association’s Lung-Mind Alliance, we are working to address system, community, and individual-level impacts of tobacco and vaping usage. Select providers have completed the Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training and we partner with other organizations to bring this service to individuals who will benefit from support.
For additional information, explore the lungmindalliance.org.
INDEPTH
Bridges Health, in collaboration with Winona County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) and Winona Senior High School, offer the American Lung Association’s evidence based INDEPTH (Intervention for Nicotine Dependence: Education, Prevention, Tobacco, and Health) program.
INDEPTH provides high school students an alternative to citation when facing consequence for violation of school tobacco use policies. Bridges Health students co-facilitate this educational programming on nicotine dependence and strategies for a healthier lifestyle.
This program addresses a critical, often overlooked health issue among older women: foot health and mobility. Many older adult women have spent a lifetime caring for others-families, communities, and professions- while often neglecting their own needs. Our foot health care services honors their legacy through local accessible, welcoming, and free footcare clinics to improve mobility, reduce fall risk, and restore dignity through respectful, holistic care. Special thanks to the Women's Fund for making this possible in our Trempealeau and Houston County locations.
