LIFESPAN IN THE COMMUNITY

Lifespan’s commitment to being a valued community partner inspires our outreach as we provide health initiatives, career development programs, educational opportunities, and more.

• The Lifespan Community Health

Institute (LCHI) helped meet the pressing need for COVID-19 immunizations among the state’s most vulnerable populations through a series of free vaccination clinics in cities including Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls. Clinics were held at senior centers, public housing complexes, faith-based and civic organizations, and other community sites. • A total of 180 Lifespan walkers got moving to help raise money for the

American Heart Association (AHA) during the virtual Southern New England Heart Walk. Lifespan participants raised a total of $18,759.52—earning the system a second-place finish overall—and helped to bring the grand total raised for the AHA to $89,287.59. • Through support from the Rhode Island Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund, Bradley Learning

Exchange clinicians provided professional development training to Rhode Island educators in response to mental health impacts of the pandemic. Topics included understanding self-injurious behavior, how the pandemic may impact students with autism, and mental health first aid.