Crusaders Central Clinic Association

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm based on the audited financial statements and information provided by the finance department of the organization. The ceo reviews the form 990. A final draft of the return is emailed to all board members before filing.”

“Conflict of interest monitoring: the corporation prohibits staff members or members of the board of directors from using their position for purposes that are, or give the appearance of being, motivated by a desire for private financial gain for themselves or others with whom they have family business of other ties. Board members and executive management disclose in writing (and updated yearly) all business and family relationships which might potentially create a conflict. In addition, the individual staff member with an actual or potential conflict if prohibited from involvement in the selection, award and administration of any such contract; a conflicted board member disqualifies himself/herself from voting and commenting on the contractor's selection and any monitoring or oversight function.”

“Process for determining compensation: annually the ceo's compensation review is conducted by the executive committee of the board, with approval by the full board. The iphca, mgma and nachc compensation surveys are used as comparability data. The process is documented in a report referenced by the executive committee minutes and the board minutes of the organization.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict-of-interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. The documents would be available for viewing at the organization's office.”

“Organization general information: since 1972, crusader community health has strived to ensure that all persons in our community have access to quality, primary health care. Crusader community health is a community-based, not-for-profit corporation, whose mission is to serve the rock river valley with quality, primary health care for all people in need. Crusader community health plays a vital health care role in this community, serving patients unable to afford the rising cost of health care. While there are no restrictions on who can utilize its services, crusader specializes in serving medically underserved individual - the homeless, families in poverty, high-risk pregnant women, persons with hiv/aids, the elderly and those with chronic diseases. Without crusader, a broad and growing segment of the community would fail to receive the primary health care that reduces the cost of catastrophic illness. Medical services are provided on an affordable sliding discount basis and integrate health promotion and disease prevention into a program of comprehensive health care.”

“Medical services: pediatrics the pediatric department offers a wide range of services for children, including care for newborns through adolescence. Crusader community health utilizes board-certified pediatricians, family practitioners, nurse practitioners and physician assistants to deliver care for children. Some of the services available include: immunizations, well-child checks, lead screening, attention deficit disorder (add), asthma education and treatment and medical treatment for acute conditions. Adults for adult patients, crusader provides preventative care and diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of acute and chronic diseases. Care is delivered through a team of board-certified medical providers. Some of the specific services available include: chronic disease management, medical treatment for acute conditions, physicals, diabetes education and treatment, health education services, asthma education and treatment, immunizations, laboratory services, and minor injury care. Behavioral health services are provided by licensed clinical social workers and licensed clinical professional counselors on-site at each of our locations. The behavioral health specialists schedule appointments and also play an important role by being embedded on the medical units to be available when a behavioral health issue arisesduring routine medical appointments. Specialty services a range of specialty services are available to crusader community health patients, some of which include: podiatry and infectious disease. To better serve our pediatric and adult patients, crusaders offers walk-in clinics at three convenient locations, broadway, alpine, and west state.”

“Other program services: crusader community health provides other programs through its ancillary and community services as outlined below. Hiv services since 1991, the living with hiv program of crusader community health has provided services to individuals with hiv/aids. Embracing the goal of assuring client access to medical care, the program also provides assistance with transportation, linkage to social service programs, counseling, psychiatric services, and obtaining medications. Services are primarily provided at crusader community health west state street. Services are offered confidentially in a caring and supportive environment. In addition to providing services through its physician staff, crusader community health contracts with swedish american-infectious disease to provide additional support. Other services offered through a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurses, case managers and a licensed clinical social worker. Homeless services crusader community health's health care for the homeless program was established in 1988. Its mission is to provide comprehensive medical care for homeless individuals within the rockford area. The program consists of physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, nurses and care managers committed to helping clients access medical services. Services are provided within crusaders community health and at a variety of sites throughout the community. Health education the health education department offers intensive case management services for patients living with chronic diseases including diabetes, asthma, congestive heart failure (chf), and obesity (weight management). The department offers education services in both a classroom setting and one-to-one sessions in both english and spanish. The clinical staff of the program is made up of health educators. The department offers community programs throughout the area (primarily winnebago, boone and stephenson counties). Community services include blood glucose screenings for diabetes through the cosmopolitan diabetes program and public speaking engagements on a variety of health-related topics.”

“Other changes in net assets or fund balances: ($175,727) decrease in net assets foundation”