Thursday Mar 23, 2023
The Salvation Army and USF partner in Tampa area
The Salvation Army and the University of South Florida’s College of Nursing recently launched an innovative partnership in the Tampa area.
The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Center houses approximately 160 men and women daily and, before this alliance emerged, between two and three non-emergency medical service calls were placed each day. This partnership aims to alleviate that burden.
The program, launched in 2022, provides the opportunity for individuals to prioritize their health through free health education, care coordination, resources, assessments, and transportation to medical visits. USF assistant professor LaTiena Williams is a key piece of collaboration.
Growth opportunities are also present for the partnership, including the implementation of an on-call doctor and volunteers for the program.
To learn more visit SALVATIONARMYFLORIDA.ORG