Improving Health
~ Enhancing Lives
When all the major healthcare organizations in the county come together to address gaps in health services, we all benefit. This is the power of BCHIP!
About BCHIP
BCHIP was established over 25 years ago with support from our Bucks County Hospitals, The Bucks County Department of Health and the Bucks County Medical Society with a shared vision of improving the health in Bucks County. These organizations continue to identify opportunities to coordinate their efforts to identify gaps in services and identify resources to address these gaps.
OUR Mission
To provide a leadership role in Bucks County through a collaborative approach to address gaps in health services and to improve the health status of the community.
OUR Values
Community: We believe that we should build and maintain internal and external partnerships to address health challenges including effectively utilizing resources, solving problems and building relationships.
Accountability: We keep our commitments and make measurable progress to achieve our mission.
Innovation: We believe that we should demonstrate the ability to adapt to change and to be flexible in our approach to solving community health problems and providing services.
Inclusiveness: We operate in a spirit of inclusiveness by providing opportunities and forums for our stakeholders to be represented across activities within our organizations.
BCHIP Diversity and Equity Statement
At BCHIP, we strive to recognize the diversity in our community to better promote equity of health services for all Bucks County residents. We value the importance of identifying intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others and choose to be inclusive of all. Through partnerships and collaborations, we are empowering our community and embracing our differences.
Our Funding Support
We are able to offer multiple programs because of contributions from the six Bucks County Hospitals, The Bucks County Department of Health, Charitable Foundations and, most importantly, the generosity of the Bucks County community.
OUR Programs
BCHIP offers a wide range of programs that provide life-saving services.
Quit Smoking Program
FREE 5-session quit smoking program offered at all county hospitals.
To register on-line click here.
Advanced Care Planning Assistance
Our trained volunteers provide FREE counseling to help you complete your advanced directives making your wishes known for your loved ones and healthcare providers.
Bucks County Connect. Assess. Refer. Engage. Support (BCARES)
A warm handoff collaboration between the six Bucks County hospital emergency departments and an assigned Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) for individuals who have survived an opioid overdose.
Long Term Care Partnership
To provide leadership for coordination and standardization of information and resources for the Bucks County Long Term Care community.
Bucks County Immunization Coalition
Our mission is to provide a leadership role in Bucks County through a collaborative approach to address gaps in health services, specifically immunizations and improve the health status of the community.
Ignite Bucks Area - Blue Zones
Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership and Senator Steve Santarsiero are bringing together the Bucks Area to take part in the global movement proven to improve health and well-being for our community. This new way of thinking and working will enhance the places we live, work, learn, and play.
