Our Story
More than a decade of collaboration to improve health in Yellowstone County
The Healthy By Design Coalition was created by the CEOs of Billings Clinic, RiverStone Health (home of the Yellowstone city-county health department), and St. Vincent Healthcare out of a shared recognition that they could have a larger impact on the health of area residents by working together in united strategies rather than apart. We take pride in the fact that this collaboration began before it became the norm and continue to push ourselves to pursue innovative, high impact strategies that improve Yellowstone County’s health.
Our history
The Alliance is formed
The Alliance of Billings Clinic, RiverStone Health, and St. Vincent Healthcare is formed to address issues of uninsured, underinsured, or underserved community members.
Shared Community Health Assessment
The Healthy By Design Coalition is informally established and the first collaborative Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is completed.
2006
Healthy By Design created
Healthy By Design brand is launched, including healthy event recognition program and Trailhead to Health Summit
Community Health Improvement Plan
The first collaborative Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) was developed and adopted by Billings Clinic, RiverStone Health, and St. Vincent Healthcare
Building Momentum
Healthy By Design finds success in several projects outlined in our first CHIP, including the successful adoption of a Billings Complete Streets resolution, launch of the HBD Gardeners’ Market, and It All Adds Up campaign
Dedicated Staff
Dedicated Coalition staff are hired to support growing initiatives and working groups on behalf of Billings Clinic, RiverStone Health, and St. Vincent Healthcare
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