Carrollton, Texas (June 21, 2022) –  Metrocrest Hospital Authority (MHA) has announced charitable contributions for 2022. “MHA places a high value on developing partnerships with nonprofit organizations in the community to enhance the quality of life for residents of the Metrocrest service area, particularly Carrollton and Farmers Branch,” said John Mahalik, MHA CEO. “We’re pleased to be able to support these organizations that provide important resources and services to our community.”

 

This year, the Authority has distributed $2,881,484 in funding to support the following organizations:

 

The American Heart Association’s CPR Anytime and Hypertension Treatment Algorithm programs (Target BP). CPR Anytime is a training kit that allows participants to learn basic lifesaving skills from the comfort and privacy of their home or workplace. Target BP is a national initiative that helps health care organizations and care teams, at no cost, improve BP control rates through an evidence-based quality improvement program and recognizes organizations committed to improving BP control. MHA will also fund AHA’s Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol™, which allows patients the opportunity to better control their cholesterol.

 

Bridge Breast Network’s programs provide comprehensive breast health education, patient navigation and access to mammography and treatment services.

 

Carrollton Fire Rescue’s Sudden Cardiac Survival initiatives provide emergency medical training and lifesaving skills.

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD’s counseling services including Chemical Dependency, Crisis, Counseling Connection Center and Communities In School support. Funding will also support the Biomed Academy which currently serves more than 200 students.

 

Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas’ Forensic Medical and Mental Health Services for Abused Children. These services assist more than 10,000 abused children through coordinating investigations of child abuse and providing therapy and medical services, family assistance and prevention education.

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Children's Medical Center Foundation’s School-Based Telehealth for Primary Care and Behavioral Health in CFBISD.

 

Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region provides direct student intervention and individualized services for at-risk students in CFBISD campuses, with focus on mental health assessment and evaluation.

 

The Concilio’s Healthy Kids, Healthy Families educates families at an increased risk for obesity and diabetes by encouraging the adoption of healthy behaviors such as improved nutrition and physical activity.

 

Essilor Vision Foundation’s Kids Vision for Life program provides vision exams and prescription eyeglasses to low-income CFBISD students at no cost.

 

Metrocrest Services provides operating support for programs for low-income individuals, families and seniors to access healthcare and nutrition.

 

PediPlace provides access to quality pediatric healthcare for children living in the MHA service area.

 

Woven Health Clinic’s PREVENT Disease NOW! program implements evidence-based disease prevention best practices for cancer and chronic diseases, including diabetes, depression, anxiety, obesity, and others.

 

 

About MHA

Since its creation in 1975, Metrocrest Hospital Authority has strived to create a quality healthcare environment for both providers and users in its service area. Almost 50 years later, MHA continues to be a catalyst for access to quality healthcare through partnerships that improve the health of the community. MHA believes that health encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or illness. By managing resources wisely, MHA is able to collaborate and support organizations that provide access to healthcare, prevention, early detection, and treatment programs with evidence-based models and measurable results.

 

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