Anchor institutes are enterprises which are firmly rooted in their communities and typically non-profit organizations such as universities and hospitals (Taylor & Luter, 2013). They have a deep seeded interest in their community, to ensure the safety and health of its members, and perseverance of success of their community. As shown by Taylor and Luter, anchor institutes contain four aspects: “spatial immobility, corporate status, size and the anchor mission: social purpose, democracy and justice” (2013). In Medford, WI, one such institute measures up to the definition of anchor institute: Aspirus Medford Hospital and Clinics (AMHC).
HISTORY
Aspirus Medford started in 1920 as a privately owned establishment called Medford Clinic/Hospital …show more content…
They have changed all the fluorescent light bulbs throughout the facility from T12 to T8 banisters. They are currently working on changing the outdoor lighting to LED bulbs for an additional savings and lower energy usage. They have installed no maintenance flooring throughout all new additions. This Tecknofloor product not only has reduce the maintenance budget for upkeep, but also has lowered the chemicals used throughout the process, which again is an environmental savings as well. The same savings has been placed in laundry with changing of products that are more earth and environmental friendly. In the Kidney Care center, they have found a way to recirculate the water used for dialysis. Research was used in noting that the water being flushed from the processors was purer than the going into the unit to start with. This has enabled them to reuse the water with still maintaining sterility, again not only saving the cost of water and sewage, but using less of the …show more content…
Together, they have identified three top areas to focus on: Alcohol & Drug use, Mental Health, and Nutrition and Healthy Foods. Working together with not only the Health Department on these issues, they have partnered also the UW Extension, local high schools and middle schools, Taylor County Drug Opposition Partners, school boards, and Sherriff’s Departments in the area to implement policies, programs, and education to help reduce alcohol and drug use among our vulnerable group of young people in the community. Through the contribution of nearly $17,000 from AMHC, and the work and dedication numerous other contributors, such as Medford Senior High Student Council, Taylor County Lions and Lioness Clubs, Medford Kiwanis and Medford Rotary Club, the commitment to the community and youth was put into action with the program Life of an Athlete. This program “stresses the importance of making smart decisions to improve academic and athletic performance” (Aspirus.org, 2016). Not only does this program teach proper nutrition and sleep, but stresses the importance of limited use of energy drinks and over use of technology applications, but also stresses the importance of avoidance and use of alcohol and drugs. Taylor and Luter explain shared value as a
HISTORY
Aspirus Medford started in 1920 as a privately owned establishment called Medford Clinic/Hospital …show more content…
They have changed all the fluorescent light bulbs throughout the facility from T12 to T8 banisters. They are currently working on changing the outdoor lighting to LED bulbs for an additional savings and lower energy usage. They have installed no maintenance flooring throughout all new additions. This Tecknofloor product not only has reduce the maintenance budget for upkeep, but also has lowered the chemicals used throughout the process, which again is an environmental savings as well. The same savings has been placed in laundry with changing of products that are more earth and environmental friendly. In the Kidney Care center, they have found a way to recirculate the water used for dialysis. Research was used in noting that the water being flushed from the processors was purer than the going into the unit to start with. This has enabled them to reuse the water with still maintaining sterility, again not only saving the cost of water and sewage, but using less of the …show more content…
Together, they have identified three top areas to focus on: Alcohol & Drug use, Mental Health, and Nutrition and Healthy Foods. Working together with not only the Health Department on these issues, they have partnered also the UW Extension, local high schools and middle schools, Taylor County Drug Opposition Partners, school boards, and Sherriff’s Departments in the area to implement policies, programs, and education to help reduce alcohol and drug use among our vulnerable group of young people in the community. Through the contribution of nearly $17,000 from AMHC, and the work and dedication numerous other contributors, such as Medford Senior High Student Council, Taylor County Lions and Lioness Clubs, Medford Kiwanis and Medford Rotary Club, the commitment to the community and youth was put into action with the program Life of an Athlete. This program “stresses the importance of making smart decisions to improve academic and athletic performance” (Aspirus.org, 2016). Not only does this program teach proper nutrition and sleep, but stresses the importance of limited use of energy drinks and over use of technology applications, but also stresses the importance of avoidance and use of alcohol and drugs. Taylor and Luter explain shared value as a