Contact: RSVP to Takara Wiles, Phone: 518-591-4472, E-mail: twiles@wmyhealth.org
Hudson Valley
Greenburgh Health Center
Event: Eleventh Annual Community Health Fair
Date: August 12, 2011
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Greenburgh Health Center, 330 Tarrytown Road, White Plains
Contact: Judith Watson, Phone: 914-989-7603
Featuring free screenings: blood pressure, height/weight, pregnancy, glucose, HIV, vision, emergency contraception, nutrition, prostate/breast/colorectal/cervical cancer and family planning.
Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Governor Andrew Cuomo have been invited to attend.
Hudson River HealthCare
Event:Lunch with Elected Officials
Date: August 12, 2011
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Hudson River HealthCare, 3360 Route 343, Amenia
Contact: Jasmin Phillips, Phone: 914-734-8991
Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center
Event:27th Annual Free Community Health Fair & Carnival
Date: July 30, 2011
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Hartley Park, Corner of Lincoln and Gramatan Avenues, Mount Vernon
Contact: Olga DeJonge, Phone: 914-699-7200
Open Door Family Medical Centers
Event:Port Chester Community Health Fair
Date: August 6, 2011
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Corporate Grant presentation by Dannon at noon.
Location: Port Chester Open Door, 5 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
Contact: Grace Beltran, Phone: 914-502-1339
Free health screenings, physical activities to keep the community active (zumba, tai chi, tae kwon do) children’s activities (a bouncy castle, face painting, clay arts & crafts) music, healthy snacks and much more! Vendors will be on site to distribute valuable information that encourages the community to live healthier lives. During the middle of the day, there will be a ceremony to honor those that have contributed and been supporters of community health. Additionally this year, Dannon will be presenting a prestigious corporate grant to Open Door. Kirsten Gillibrand and Nita Lowey have been invited to attend.
The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center,
Event:Panel Discussion: "Health Care in the Hudson Valley: The Critical Role of Community Health Centers"
Contact:Invite only. RSVP to Angela Williams, Phone: 718-405-7731, E-mail: awilliams@bchnhealth.org
Bronx Community Health Network, Inc. (BCHN) is recognizing the Health Professionals who have dedicated themselves to serving Bronx residents through our ten community and school-based health centers spanning over 75% of Bronx zip codes. Health Educators, Nutritionists, Patient Navigators and Peer Educators are recognized for their efforts and support of the community focused goals of the health center model.
Event:Back to School with Asthma - Reception Area Presentation
Date: August 12, 2011
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Comprehensive Family Care Center, OB/GYN Reception Area, 1621 Eastchester Road, Bronx
Location: The Art Bazaar, 175 Seventh Avenue at West 20th Street, NYC
Contact: Howard Liebers, Phone: 848-459-3827
The Flammable Heart Exhibition is an event to celebrate National Health Center Week. The event is powered by the IndieMatch campaign of marbleRoad, where independent artists and musicians donate work to support families with complex illness. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Lutheran Family Health Centers. Click here for more information.
Morris Heights Health Center
Event:Patient Appreciation Day / Community Health Fair
Date: August 11, 2011
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Morris Heights Health Center, 57-85 West Burnside Avenue, Bronx
Contact: Claudette Phipps, Phone: 718-483-1270
Local officials and community residents will tour Morris Heights Health Center's new mixed-use facility, "Harrison Circle." Free health screenings and education tables from over 30 agencies with resources available in the community.
Union Community Health Center
Event:Back to School Fair
Date: August 12, 2011
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Creston Avenue between East Burnside and Bush Street, Bronx
Contact: Laura Rivera, Phone: 718-618-8590
Urban Health Plan
In celebration of National Health Center Week 2011, Urban Health Plan has for the second year in a row released its Blue Glove video, an advocacy project to inform stakeholders, media and the community about the important role played by community health centers. Click below to watch!
Event:Delicioso Coco Screenings
Date: August 9, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Delicioso Coco, 849 Saint Anns Avenue, Bronx
Contact: Nicole Castro, Phone: 347-224-9660
Urban Health Plan will provide blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings to Delicioso Coco employees.
Event:Mega Radio Dispatch Screenings
Date: August 10, 2011
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Mega Radio Dispatch, 951 Westchester Avenue, Bronx
Contact: Nicole Castro, Phone: 347-224-9660
Urban Health Plan will provide blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings to Mega Radion Dispatch employees.
William F. Ryan Community Health Network
Event:Ryan Network and NY Blood Center Blood Drive
Date: August 9, 2011
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: The Ryan Women and Children's Center, 801 Amsterdam Avenue at 99th Street, NYC
Contact:To sign up to be a blood donor, please contact Rebecca Russell-Fennell, Phone: 212-316-7905, E-mail: rrussell@ryancenter.org
Central New York
Rochester Primary Care Network
Event: Open House
Date: August 11, 2011
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Utica Community Health Center, 1651 Oneida Street, Utica
Geneva Community Health, 601-B Washington Street, Geneva
Sodus Community Health, 6692 Middle Road, Suite 2100, Sodus
Port Byron Community Health, 60 Main Street, Port Byron
Penn Yan Community Health, 160 Main Street, Penn Yan
Contact: Jim Kennedy, Phone: 315-781-8448
Finger Lakes Community Health will highlight the importance of dental health during National Health Center Week 2011. Each patient at every Finger Lakes Community Health site will receive a "dental kit in a bag," to include a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, a coupon for $10 off on the next dental visit, and a handout explaining the proper way to brush/floss, how to tell when it's time to get a new toothbrush, and other dental tips. All handouts will be printed in both English and Spanish.
