The BHC congratulates two member companies on their successful new partnership. Bi-State Development Research Institute and the St. Louis County Department of Public Health recently received recognition and funds to help North County Metro riders assess and manage their health risks.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded $940,000 to Bi-State Development Research Institute to fund innovative mobile wellness units. Working in partnership with St. Louis County Department of Public Health, the program will improve access to vital sign monitoring and basic health screenings for residents dependent on public transit and living near several MetroLink Stations in North St. Louis County. Participating transit users will have the opportunity to receive onsite counseling based on screening results, in addition to being connected to health department clinics for follow up appointments. The mobile wellness units will be available at the North Hanley MetroLink Station, the Rock Road MetroLink Station, and the Wellston MetroLink Station.
The federal grant is part of the FTA's Rides to Wellness initiative, which emphasizes public transportation as a strategy for people to access non-emergency health care, resulting in better health, fewer hospital visits, and lower costs. The initiative focuses on improving the health of those with chronic conditions and ensuring that at-risk populations can get to wellnes appointments and obtain health screenings (such as blood pressure and cholesterol tests) and community services.
Demand for the U.S. Department of Transportation's FTA Rides to Wellness grants exceeded available funds, as 78 applications totaling $28 million from 34 states were received. The FTA awarded 19 projects in 16 states and only one in Missouri.
Let's wish them great success!
Warm regards,
Louise Probst
BHC Executive Director
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