The Stoughton Area Resource Team, Inc.
(START) provides a safety net for those in crisis. Recently, a 30-year old single father of two struggled to find work, to pay for daycare for his children and to secure a home; so much time was spent homeless and hopeless.
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Stoughton Hospital Foundation
900 Ridge St
Stoughton, WI 53589
Phone: 6088732334
Contact Name: Laura Mays
Foundation Executive Director
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| Community Health - Safety and Prevention - 2024 |
Amount Funded: $1,200.00 |
| Timeline and Activities:
1. By November 30, 2024: Purchase two CPR mannequins for the Safe Sitter classes and three blood pressure cuffs for the public library lending program.
2. Ongoing: Safe Sitter classes are currently and will continue to be offered at Stoughton Hospital approximately eight times per year, with a class maximum of eight students.
3. Ongoing: Blood pressure cuff kits will be available for check-out at the library for one-month intervals, each kit serving up to 12 users annually. Promotion of the blood pressure cuff kits will be conducted through local newspapers and social media.
Positive Impact on the Community:
• Safe Sitter Program: Enhancing CPR training with mannequins will equip students with practical skills that directly contribute to injury prevention, potentially saving lives in emergency situations. By fostering a safer community, these classes address one of Stoughton Health’s key priorities and build confidence in young people who may one day respond to critical incidents.
• Blood Pressure Cuff Lending Program: By providing easy access to blood pressure monitoring tools, community members can actively engage in managing their health. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of knowing one’s health numbers, ultimately reducing the risks of heart attacks and strokes. The ongoing availability of these kits ensures sustained positive health outcomes long beyond the grant term.
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| This grant funding request aims to enhance the wellness and education of the Stoughton community by focusing on injury reduction and chronic disease prevention. The project will support two initiatives: the Safe Sitter program for injury prevention and a blood pressure cuff lending program for chronic disease management.
Injury Reduction will be addressed by purchasing two CPR mannequins for Safe Sitter classes, a national program designed to equip young people with life-saving skills. The Safe Sitter program follows guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association and is led by certified instructors employed by Stoughton Health. CPR training is a critical component and providing CPR mannequins will significantly improve the quality of hands-on training.
Chronic Disease Prevention will be tackled by purchasing blood pressure cuffs for the local public library’s “Library of Things” program, allowing community members to check out these tools for home use. This initiative aims to empower individuals with the resources needed to monitor their health and engage more effectively in their healthcare.
The project aims to help approximately 50 Safe Sitter students annually and reach a minimum of 20 community members in the first year through the blood pressure cuff lending program. The primary goals are to enhance safety skills among youth, reduce the risk of injury, and promote chronic disease prevention through accessible health monitoring tools.
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