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
Explore Our Programs
Family Activity Resources
Community Engagement Video Library
Have Questions or Need More Information?
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
Don’t just sit. GET FIT! Park Bench Fitness helps families be more active
Goshen Health launched a collaborative project last fall to increase physical activity in local parks. By scanning a QR code located on signs near benches, the Park Bench Fitness program gives community members access to free exercise videos in English and Spanish that give participants an opportunity to get a full body workout using nothing more than a simple park bench.
Brain Health Challenge to celebrate Screen-Free Week starts May 6
On average, children spend five to seven hours a day on entertainment media, including televisions, computers, phones and other electronic devices. That’s up to 49 hours a week! Too much screen time can raise your child’s risk for developmental delays, learning and attention problems, anxiety, depression and other health issues.
Goshen Health launches 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment
Goshen Health is conducting a community health needs assessment this spring. Through surveys, focus groups, and conversations involving community members, the current health needs of the community will be identified and response strategies developed. The overarching goal is to create a long-term plan that improves community health and wellness.