Please join the Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in Central and Northern New York for the 5th Annual Legislative Breakfast on Friday, August 2, 2019 to kick off National Health Center Week. The Breakfast will be an opportunity for local, state and federal leaders to learn more about the innovative initiatives of FQHCs and their impact on the communities served and to discuss how we can continue to work together to ensure that all residents of our community continue to have access to the health care services that they need.
Cornerstone Family Healthcare
Event: Community Health Fair
Date: August 3, 2019
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Hannaford Supermarket, 2066 NY-32, Modena, NY
In honor of National Community Health Center Week 2019, Finger Lakes Community Health is celebrating the grand opening of our Sodus Community Health Center. This Center has been designed for team based health care and the extensive use of care management. The whole facility has cutting edge technologies to support the use of telehealth technologies to provide access to care. We look forward to welcoming the community and our guests to see this great new community asset!
Mosaic Health
Event: Mosaic Health Back to School Health Fair
Date:August 2, 2019
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Mosaic Health - Rushville, 2 Rubin D, Rushville, NY
The HRHCare Mobile Health Center will be present at El Día del Salvadoreño Americano y Festival de la Pupusa. This event will be cosponsored by Suffolk County Legislator Samuel Gonzalez of the 9th District. The Mobile Health Center will offer provider visits, adult immunizations, blood pressure screenings, and an opportunity to book a follow up appointment at one of the HRHCare Health Centers.
Event: HRHCarePeekskill Open House
Date: August 7, 2019
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: HRHCare Peekskill Health Center, 1037 Main Street, Peekskill, NY
Today's event will focus on providing information and assistance to Peekskill's homeless population through tabling from MVP Healthcare and other local social service organizations, free haircuts, food and giveaways.
Event: Intro to HRHCare Huntington Health Center
Date: August 7, 2019
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Family Service League, 790 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY
HRHCare's Huntington team, in conjunction with United HeatlhCare, WellLife Network and Family Service League will be hosting an evening event. HRHCare's Mobile Health Unit will also be at the event for screenings and information about the new health center in Huntington, with the opportunity to make an appointment with a provider.
Event: Kiley Center Back-to-School Event
Date: August 8, 2019
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Kiley Youth Center, 709 Main St, Peekskill, NY
This event will be hosted along with SNUG, a local anti-violence coalition and local vendors at Poughkeepsie's Pulaski Park. In the past, this event has garnered attendance from 500-1000 Poughkeepsie residents. The even would involve tabling from SNUG, HRHCare, MVP Healthcare, and other partner organizations, school supply giveaways, presentations from the local police and fire departments, and setting appointments for back-to-school physicals.
Event: Peekskill School District Back-to School Event
Date: August 16, 2019
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Peekskill Middle School, 212 Ringgold St, Peekskill, NY
This event will involve a walk-through of the health center with the Government Affairs Department and Senior Leadership, as well as a tree planting and dedication to farmworker health.
Open Door Family Medical Centers
Event: Access to Care Health Fair
Date: August 10, 2019
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Open Door Family Medical Center-Mamaroneck, 689 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY
Individuals come to receive health screenings, enjoy music, face painting, a bouncy castle, and much more. Elected officials and press will be invited to the event, in addition to patients, other non-profits and the general community. Health screenings including blood pressure, BMI, HIV, as well as dental checks in our beautiful dental exam rooms.
Long Island
Advantage Care Health Centers
Event: National Health Center Week Patient and Staff Appreciation Day
Date:August 6, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Advantage Care Health Centers,189 Wheatley Road, Brookville, NY
Community Health and Wellness fair with the assistance of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Nutritionist and Fidelis will be providing screenings, refreshments, and community resources.
Event: North Fork Spanish Apostolate Health Fair
Date:August 5, 2019
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: North Fork Spanish Apostolate, 546 St. John's Place, Riverhead, NY
Sister Margaret Smyth (Long Island) with assistance from the Cornell Cooperative Extension Nutritionist and Fidelis will be providing giveaways and doing face painting for kids along with other health care outreach.
Long Island Select Healthcare Inc.
Event: Long Island Select Healthcare 3rd Annual Health Fair
Date:August 8, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Long Island Select Healthcare Inc. 159 Carleton Ave. Central Islip, NY
The health fair will include vendor tables, health demonstrations and screenings, and tours of our main site. Please let us know if you would like to participate in the fair with a vendor table or if you would just like to come join our Health fair to learn about what we offer here at Long Island Select Healthcare! We would like to extend an invitation to you and representatives from your agency to attend this event and celebrate National Health Center Week with LISH. Please RSVP to Nicole Cutrone at nicole.cutrone@lishcare.org, by August 1st, 2019.
New York City
Acacia/ La Casa de Salud
Event: Acacia/La Casa de Salud, Inc. Healthcare for Homeless & Back to School Family BBQ
Date:August 5, 2019
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Ramon Velez Health Center, 754 East 151st Street, Bronx, NY
LCDS, Inc will host a Healthcare for Homeless & Back to School Family BBQ by inviting local and homeless community members for a bbq, free health screenings including medical screenings, HIV testing and dental screenings, referrals on site, health education workshops, art therapy, Yoga, children’s activities, back to school physicals, backpack giveaways, etc.
Apicha Community Health Center
Event: Apicha Community Health Center Patient Appreciation
Date:August 7, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Location: Apicha Community Health Center, 400, Broadway, New York, NY 10013
Contact: Philip Miner (Email: pminer@apicha.org; Phone: (646) 884-5384)
Apicha CHC will acknowledge the role our patients play in creating a vibrant and healthy community.
Event: Apicha Community Health Center Staff Appreciation
Date:August 9, 2019
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Apicha Community Health Center, 400, Broadway, New York, NY 10013
Contact: Philip Miner (Email: pminer@apicha.org; Phone: (646) 884-5384)
Apicha Community Health Center takes time to celebrate the hard work and dedication of its staff. Their work makes it possible to provide services to our hard-to-reach and vulnerable communities.
Free creative writing workshop exploring mental health experiences, concerns, and stigma in the Asian & Pacific Islander Community. Refreshments will be provided!
Annual Fitness and Wellness Fair. Activities includes: DJ, Rock Wall, Face Painting , Bouncy House, Blood pressure and Diabetes Screening, Mammogram Van Arts and Crafts, Zumba, FDNY ED. Smoke house, Tabling of other organizations with informational resources.
Boriken Neighborhood Health Center
Event: Boriken National Health Center Week
Date:August 5, 2019
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Boriken Neighborhood Health Center, 2265 Third Avenue, New York, NY
Programmatic Service and Appointment tabling, including Adult Day Health Center, Primary Care, Dental, Health Home, Blood Pressure Screenings and HIV Testing. Community Partnership Tabling, giveaways, community fitness events featuring Caribbean Zumba. Lunch to be served.
Event: Bay Street Health Center
Date:August 6, 2019
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Brightpoint Bay Street Health Center, 57 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY
Programmatic Service and Appointment tabling, including Primary Care, Dental, GYN, Next Step and Pride Center. On-site Mobile Unit to provide Blood Pressure and Health Screenings and Testing. Community Partnership Tabling, giveaways, face painting, kid activities and clown. Back to School, Backpack Distribution, and Appointment Scheduling for Back to School preparation. Lunch to be served.
Event: Sterling Health Center Tabling
Date:August 7, 2019
Time: Tentative
Location: Brightpoint Sterling Health Center, 803 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY
Programmatic Service and Appointment tabling, including Adult Day Health Center, Primary Care, Health Home, Blood Pressure Screenings and HIV Testing. Community Partnership Tabling, giveaways, community fitness events-featuring Caribbean Zumba. Lunch to be served.
Event: The HUB Health Center Tabling
Date:August 8, 2019
Time: Tentative
Location: The HUB Health Center, 459 East 149th Street, Bronx, NY
Programmatic Service and Appointment tabling, including Primary Care, OB-GYN, Health Home, Blood Pressure Screenings and HIV Testing. Community Partnership Tabling, giveaways, community fitness events featuring Caribbean Zumba. Face painting, kid activities and clown. Appointment Scheduling for Back to School preparation. Lunch to be served.
Event: Church Street Health Center Event
Date:August 9, 2019
Time: Tentative
Location: Church Street Health Center, 2412 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Programmatic Service and Appointment tabling, including Primary Care, OB-GYN, Health Home, Blood Pressure Screenings and HIV Testing. Community Partnership Tabling, giveaways, community fitness events featuring Caribbean Zumba. On-site Mammography Unit offering free/low-cost mammograms. Face painting, kid activities and clown. Appointment scheduling for Back to School preparation. Lunch to be served.
Charles B. Wang Community Health Center
Event: Chinatown Good Health Day
Date:August 7, 2019
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Sara D. Roosevelt Park, (between Chrystie and Forsyth Streets), Chinatown
Contact: Kathy Li (Email: xinli@cbwchc.org; Phone: (212) 966-0461)
As an annual tradition for more than 30 years, GHD has been providing free screenings for cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and other health conditions. In addition, GHD offers various health activity and game booths that address community health concerns, such as oral health, cardiovascular health, pediatrics, and women’s health. Children and families are also welcome to enjoy fun activities such as balloon animals, clowns, aerobics, music and cultural performances.
Event: Flushing Good Health Day
Date:August 10, 2019
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 136-26 37th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354 (in the parking lot)
Contact: Kathy Li (Email: xinli@cbwchc.org; Phone: (212) 966-0461)
As an annual tradition for more than 30 years, GHD has been providing free screenings for cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and other health conditions. In addition, GHD offers various health activity and game booths that address community health concerns, such as oral health, cardiovascular health, pediatrics, and women’s health. Children and families are also welcome to enjoy fun activities such as balloon animals, clowns, aerobics, music and cultural performances.
Community Health Center of Richmond
Event: 10th Annual Community & Back-to-School Health Fair
Date:August 5, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: 235 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY, 10302
Join Gotham Health for their weekly Chair Yoga session. Chair Yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair.
Event: National Night Out-Vanderbilt
Date:August 6, 2019
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Midland Beach, Staten Island,Father Capodanno Blvd & Iroquois Street (10305)
Chi Gong is a gentle exercise composed of movements that are repeated a number of times with the intent of increasing fluidity and building awareness of how the body moves through space.
Event: WIC Breastfeeding Event-Gouverneur
Date:August 9, 2019
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 227 Madison Street, 3rd Floor WIC Dept., New York, NY, 10002
This event will help mothers-to-be and current mothers explore the stages of breastfeeding, from learning about the benefits to learning how you can help others succeed.
The event will involve tabling from HRHCare, MVP Healthcare, and other partner organizations, backpack and school supply giveaways, and setting appointments for back-to-school physicals.
In celebration of National Health Center Week, we invite you to join us for breakfast. This is a great opportunity to get to know our providers, learn more about our continuous quality improvement program and the high quality clinical services we provide!
Morris Heights Health Center
Event: Community Health Fair
Date: August 7, 2019
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Morris Heights Health Center, 85 West Burnside Avenue, Bronx, NY
Morris Heights Health Center is partnering with over 15 community based organizations to offer resources, health education, free health screenings, and activities for patients and our community members.
Ryan Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center
Event: Our Food Has Roots
Date:August 9, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Ryan Chelsea-Clinton Community Health Center, 645 10th Ave, New York, NY
Come celebrate National Health Center with Ryan Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center, part of the Ryan Health Network, for a day of nutrition and movement. Free Community Produce Market, Healthy Food Samples, Hudson River Walk and More.
In honor of National Health Center Week 2019, this annual fair will provide the community with the following: Free health screenings such as HIV, blood pressure, and blood glucose., Free Giveaways, Face Painters, Music, Refreshments. Additionally, community and governmental partners will present information on local, and community resources.
Event: Summer Wellness Fair
Date: August 8, 2019
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Frederick Douglass Houses, 830 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY
Ryan Health | West 97th Street is putting on a Summer Wellness Fair featuring a carnival theme. Each booth will feature an interactive game that encourages our community to engage with our staff and the services that we provide including HIV awareness, testing, and prevention through PrEP, behavioral health integration, women’s health, WIC, dental, and diabetes management. This year we are collaborating with local Assemblymember Daniel O’Donnell
Partnering with the New York Blood Center. Ryan Health NENA will be hosting a blood drive. New York Blood Center is currently facing a blood shortage so, it is important to donate now more than ever. One donation can save up to three lives.
Event: Rooted in LES
Date:August 7, 2019
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Ryan Health | NENA, 279 E 3rd St, New York, NY
Settlement Health look forward to this Annual Celebration that brings residents from the East Harlem community and surrounding communities together. We estimate that over 275 will attend the event.
Union Community Health Center (UCHC) will host a "Building Community Relationships: Driving Access to Care" networking breakfast in observance of National Health Center week 2019. UCHC will offer our Bronx community and partners the opportunity to visit our Fordham Plaza location, network, and meet and greet our providers in an informative, festive, open house atmosphere. In addition, learn about their recently launched Mobile Health Center, a 35' state-of-the-art, mobile unit that provides comprehensive, high-quality, affordable, primary, specialty and behavioral health care and health education to the most vulnerable residents of The Bronx. UCHC will demonstrate how its "rooted in the community" with this dedicated open house breakfast for community and invited guests.
Event: Building Community Relationships: Driving Access to Care Celebration
Date:August 8. 2019
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Bronx Park, East & Brady Avenue,Bronx, NY
UCHC will offer health screenings, in addition to tours of their recently launched Mobile Health Center, a 35' state-of-the-art, mobile unit that provides comprehensive, high-quality, affordable, primary, specialty and behavioral health care and health education to the most vulnerable residents of The Bronx. UCHC will demonstrate how its "rooted in the community" with the participation of over 25 community partners (CBOs) who will also promote their services . A host of fun, family-friendly activities for children, as well as adults will be offered, including a clown, face painter/ balloon artist, Zumba, and music provided by a DJ. In recognition of "Stakeholder Appreciation Day," UCHC will present awards to 2 community partners (TBD) who have shown the Center remarkable support and are committed to the betterment of the Bronx.
Urban Health Plan - Plaza del Sol Family Health Center
Event: Kick-Off of National Health Center Week – Premiere of UHP Blue Glove Video
Date:August 5, 2019
Time: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: All Urban Health Plan sites (Bronx, Manhattan, Queens)
Providing health education on school readiness and bullying. The 42 Precinct community council invites you to NATIONAL NIGHT OUT. Join us for a FREE day of Fun, including; Games, Face painting, Food, and Live Entertainment
Event: Urban Health Plan Blood Drive Partnership with NY Blood Center
Help us save a live. The Urban Health Plan Blood Drive Partnership with NY Blood Center is a great opportunity for you to donate blood and save a life.
Event: Urban Health Plan WIC Program Breastfeeding Expo
Date:August 8, 2019
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Field of Dreams Park, Corner of 167th street and Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
A fun filled day the whole family can enjoy! Expo includes: Breastfeeding Education, Food Demonstrations, Exercise Classes, Arts and Crafts for Children, Giveaways and Raffles
Event: Plaza Del Sol Community Health Center Family Fun Day
Date:August 10, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Plaza Del Sol Family Health Center, 37 - 16 108th Street, Corona, NY
An exciting Family day event. This event is for people of all ages. Come have fun and celebrate with your family and Friends at Plaza Del Sol Community Health Center.
Event: Family Fun Day
Date:August 11, 2019
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Plaza del Sol Family Health Center, 37th Drive Between 107th and 108th Street, Corona, Queens, NY
This is an event where Urban Health Plan Plaza del Sol showcase its services, Also, identify resource from the community and connect them with about 2000 participants every year. The event features kids activities and life performances.
Please join the Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in Central and Northern New York for the 5th Annual Legislative Breakfast on Friday, August 2, 2019 to kick off National Health Center Week. The Breakfast will be an opportunity for local, state and federal leaders to learn more about the innovative initiatives of FQHCs and their impact on the communities served and to discuss how we can continue to work together to ensure that all residents of our community continue to have access to the health care services that they need.
Jordan Health
Event: Front Porch Festival
Date:August 3, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Baden Park, 525 Upper Falls Blvd., Rochester
Family fun! Free food, music, petting zoo, bounce houses, dance troupes, choirs, dunk tank and prizes. Health screenings include blood pressure, dental, HIV/HEP C, mammography, podiatry and vision.
Join for a Women’s Health & Wellness Health Fair & Open House to learn more about Neighborhood Health Center, resources of health, fitness, self-care and wellness! Free Pregnancy and Beyond Workshops! | Free Health Screenings! Free Chair and Pregnancy Massages! | Free Doula & Childbirth Workshops! NHC Service Information! | Healthy Snacks! | Free Giveaways!
Join for Health Centers/Rooted in Communities Day to learn more about Neighborhood Health Center, resources of health, fitness, self-care and wellness!
Day of Services provided during the event include primary medical care, dental health, blood pressure screenings, workshops such as mental health bingo, dental care benefits, and energizing your diet. Gift bags and Ice Cream Truck available!
TCC Family Fun Day events have always been very successful, last year we gave away over 750 backpacks with over 1000 in attendance at both sites. We expect the volume of children and families to be even greater this year.