The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has partnered with Maryland-based technology firm WellCheck to launch the St. Mary’s Health & Wellness Portal for community services. Community members can now be easily connected to local services that address health, wellness, and social factors affecting a person’s ability to achieve better health. The cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant WellCheck portal is accessible from any digital device and does not require downloading applications. It includes a directory of free or reduced-cost community programs and services supporting better health care access, personal finance skills, conflict mediation, mental health, substance use recovery, and many other needs. Free or reduced-cost local services offered by the health department and other community service providers are linked in the portal, allowing providers to browse and cross-refer clients/patients to these services electronically in a time-efficient and user-friendly process. Community members also have direct access to the portal to refer themselves. Community service providers registered in the system can also manage incoming referrals, appointments, and check-ins through it. These community providers would also get notification when referrals they make to other services have been completed. “This is an incredible resource for our community members, healthcare workers, and community service organizations,” said Dr. Meena […]
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