Community Engagement at Goshen Health
Using data-driven, evidence-based practices, Community Engagement works collaboratively with community partners to lead the creation and implementation of innovative programs that impact the identified health needs of the community.
A healthy community is a vibrant community. That's why our Community Engagement team is committed to helping people get healthy and stay healthy through:
- Awareness and education
- Early detection and prevention
- Increasing access to care
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We can work with your organization to develop a custom program, event or connect you with the appropriate resource.
Blogs
When a heart attack happens, every minute matters. That’s why Goshen Heart & Vascular Center is committed to providing fast, evidence-based care that helps patients receive the right treatment at the right time.
When Luis Alberto Valle Melgar learned he had prostate cancer in June 2025, his world shifted instantly. The diagnosis alone was overwhelming but it quickly became more complex. The cancer had already spread to his bones and lungs. Not long after, he received a second, separate diagnosis: melanoma on his heel. Two distinct cancers. One life-changing journey.
When a simple invitation turns into something meaningful, it often reveals the power of connection. That is exactly what happened when Goshen Center for Cancer Care partnered with Bowen Health’s Transitional Living Harbours program to grow the Kindness Rock Garden. What began as an outreach effort quickly became a shared experience rooted in compassion, creativity and hope.
News Articles
Goshen Health extends free Cultivate backpack meal program through August New Goshen distribution site announced
Thanks to a continued partnership between Goshen Health and Cultivate Food Rescue, local families will have additional opportunities to receive free nutritious meals this summer with the extension of the Cultivate backpack program through mid-August. Originally scheduled to conclude in July, the free meal distribution will now continue on the following Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. while supplies last: • Wednesday, August 5 • Wednesday, August 12
Goshen Health expands mobile garden program
Goshen Health is celebrating the continued growth of its mobile garden program, an initiative designed to increase access to fresh, nutritious food in vulnerable communities throughout Elkhart and Kosciusko counties. The program is part of Goshen Health's ongoing commitment to address community health needs by improving access to healthy food and supporting overall well-being.
Goshen Health offers free backpack meals and summer health education programs for local families
This summer, Goshen Health will continue to offer free weekend backpack meals in conjunction with their Summer Health Lunch Bunch education program to support families and improve community health.