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NON-PROFIT HEALTHCARE PROVISION: WARREN WELLNESS CENTRE

Cherrelle Warren

Trident University

MHA598 Health Administration Capstone

Dr. Syneatha Sewell

January 9, 2022

Healthcare organization facility

Healthcare is an imperative aspect of US society. The main goal is to ensure accessibility to healthcare services by all Americans. However, a significant number of Americans simply cannot afford the cost of healthcare. For this reason, a good number of healthcare organizations in the country are run as non-profit entities. Therefore, a non-profit healthcare organization can accept patients who might not be able to fully pay their debts (Verulava, Jorbenadze & Dangadze, 2018).

There are several non-profit healthcare organizations in the country, such as Warren’s Health and Wellness Centre . Warren’s Health and Wellness Centre will be a Texas-based establishment that will offer clients various types of mental health services. Mental Healthcare is one of the crucial services that is needed, but unfortunately, the area has not received as much attention as compared to other areas as far as the provision of healthcare services is concerned (Verulava, Jorbenadze & Dangadze, 2018). Thus, Warren’s Wellness Center seeks to address this shortcoming and ensure that the residents of Arlington, Texas, have access to the much-needed healthcare services.

Arlington City Socio-economic Demographics

Unlike many organizations in the healthcare industry, Warren’s Health and Wellness Centre will be run as a non-profit organization. Therefore, the main idea is to ensure that the center provides much-needed healthcare services to residents without necessarily focusing too much on the profitability side. However, no healthcare organization can run without financial resources. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the organization is located strategically to ensure that it has access to paying clients .

Arlington, Texas, is regarded to be a strategic location for various reasons. First and foremost, the area contains several active military bases . The intense level of military activity implies that Warren’s Wellness Centre will have access to both civilian and military-based clients . The target population of Warren’s Wellness Centre will therefore be both members of the military service and members of the Arlington community .

A look at the demographics of the Arlington population reveals a diverse society. First and foremost, The city's total population is 400, 316 (World Population Review, 2021). The population of Arlington is substantial by any measure since the city is the seventh-largest city in Texas and the 49th largest city in the country . The general population of Arlington is substantial enough to make it an ideal destination for a non-profit healthcare facility such as Warren’s Wellness Centre (World Population Review, 2021 ).

A breakdown of the overall demographics of the Arlington area reveals that the population of Arlington is highly diverse and integrated in terms of its racial composition. Most of the residents of Arlington are White, representing 52.9 percent of the total population (World Population Review, 2021). The second most populous race is the African Americans representing 22.75 percent of the total population . The area is also home to a significant number of Asians at 6.97 percent of the total population (World Population Review, 2021). Minority groups, including Native Hawaiian and Native Americans represent less than one percent of the total population at Arlington. A summary of the racial composition of Arlington is as indicated below:

· White: 59.92%

· Black or African American: 22.75%

· Other race: 6.97%

· Asian: 6.55%

· Two or more races: 3.15%

· Native American: 0.46%

· Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.20% (United States Census Bureau, 2021).

Income levels are an important demographic characteristic that indicates the overall purchasing power of a given society. The average income in Arlington is 79,268 dollars (World Population Review, 2021). The average income is substantial, revealing that the residents of Arlington have a high purchasing power and are quite capable of paying for the services offered at Warren’s Health and Wellness Centre .

An analysis of the median age at Arlington reveals that the median age is around 33 years (United States Census Bureau, 2021). This implies that the population is young and that thus a significant number of residents might be dealing with various challenges that life typically presents at such a young age, such as relationship challenges, starting up a family, financial and career advancement challenges, among others .

Common Medical Conditions at Arlington

Like many other cities in the country, Arlington is experiencing an increase in various types of medical conditions. First and foremost, There is an increasing number of people are suffering from mental health complications (Acosta-Prado et al., 2020). This can be attributed to societal changes, among many other factors that pressure young adults and kids to try and conform to societal expectations (Acosta-Prado et al., 2020 ).

How to address the aforementioned medical conditions?

Warren’s Health and Wellness Centre will have to equip itself with adequate resources so as to address the challenges that the residents of the area are facing. To ensure that the center is able to provide holistic healthcare services to the residents of Arlington, the facility will have an in-house psychologist and psychiatrist. The two professionals will offer mental healthcare services to the residents of the area at the most affordable cost making it possible for the facility to run on the limited funds that will be collected from patients.

Surrounding Cities and Towns

There are several cities and towns around Arlington . Such a metropolis also presents an opportunity for the Wellness Centre since some of the patients visiting the facility will come from these places . Some of the most notable cities and towns around the area include Kennedale, Mansfield, Bedford, Cedar Hill, Grand Prairie, Haltom City, among others .

Organizational Dynamic Structure

Dynamics of the Organization Facility

The facility will mainly seek to address the mental health needs of all residents of Arlington . However, there are several target groups that the facility will focuson. One target group will be the war veterans. Arlington is unique on account of the high number of war veterans residing in the city (Acosta-Prado et al., 2020). This population is particularly vulnerable when it comes to their propensity towards mental health issues on account of the experiences, they might have had during their tour of duty . Many will present with issues such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression . For this reason, Warren’s Wellness Centre will offer much-needed mental health services to this group of individuals, thus ensuring that they are able to lead normal lives notwithstanding the experiences that they may have had (Acosta-Prado et al., 2020).

Finally, a high number of people in Arlington suffer from various forms of lifestyle diseases . Diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity are quite prevalent in the area . In addition to the physical toll on the body that such diseases present, there is also the mental toll since many people suffering from such ailments also end up developing various mental health complications such as anxiety and depression (Acosta-Prado et al., 2020). For this reason, Warren’s Health and Wellness Centre will play a significant role in improving the mental health condition of such individuals (Acosta-Prado et al., 2020).

Recommendations and Conclusion

Based on the analysis of Warren’s Healthcare, it is evident that the healthcare facility is providing a much-needed service to the residents of Texas. The non-profit business model that the organization has adopted implies that it can provide these services, notwithstanding its overall profitability position. However, the organization should ensure that it can provide these services well into the foreseeable future through proper market positioning and targeting. Such an initiative will enable Warren’s Health and Wellness Centre to attract many paying customers, thus making it possible for the organization to continue its operations, notwithstanding its profitability status.

References

Acosta-Prado, J. C., López-Montoya, O. H., Sanchís-Pedregosa, C., & Zárate-Torres, R. A. (2020). Human resource management and innovative performance in non-profit hospitals: The mediating effect of organizational culture. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 1422.

United States Census Bureau (2021). Quick Fact: Arlington City Texas. Retrieved from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/arlingtoncitytexas

Verulava, T., Jorbenadze, R., & Dangadze, B. (2018). The role of non-profit organizations in healthcare system: World practice and Georgia. Georgian Med News, 274(1), 178-182.

World Population Review. (2021). Arlington Population 2021. Retrieved from https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/arlington-tx-population .

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