Our theme for National Health Center Week 2018 (NHCW) is Celebrating Health Centers: Home of America s Health Care Heroes. Health centers serve 27 million patients a number that continues to grow along with the demand for affordable primary care. In addition to their long history as health care homes to millions, health centers produce innovative solutions to the most pressing health care issues in their communities and reach beyond the walls of conventional medicine to address the social determinants of health affecting special patient populations. Each year we celebrate the work and services health centers provide to special populations within their community on designated days during the week. Sunday, 8/12: Monday, 8/13: Tuesday, 8/14: Wednesday, 8/15: Thursday, 8/16: Friday, 8/17: Saturday, 8/18: Legislative Appreciation Day Honoring Health Center Heroes Public Housing Health Centers Day Healthcare for the Homeless Day Agricultural Worker Health Day Patient Appreciation Day Children s Health Day Brockton Neighborhood Health Center 63 Main Street, Brockton, MA Event Name: Back to School Fair Date: August 12, 2018 Time: 12pm Location: 63 Main Street, Brockton, MA Coordinator: Michelle Pontbriand, pontbriandm@bnhc.org, (508) 427-4248 D.J., kids activities, backpack giveaway, and more! Event Name: Employee Appreciation Event Date: August 13, 2018 Time: 2pm Location: 63 Main Street, Brockton, MA Event Name: Public Housing Health Fair Time: 2-4pm Location: Caffrey Towers, 755 Crescent Street, Brockton, MA Event Name: Healthcare for the Homeless Care Package Distribution Date: August 15, 2018
Time: 10am-12noon Location: Universal Missionary Church, 30 Main Street, Brockton, MA Event Name: Blood Drive American Red Cross Date: August 16, 2018 Time: 1-6pm Location: 63 Main Street, 5 th Floor, Brockton, MA Event Name: Fresh Truck Date: August 17, 2018 Time: 9-11am Location: 63 Main Street, Brockton, MA Charles River Community Health Joseph M. Smith Building, 95 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA 43 Foundry Avenue, Waltham, MA Event Name: Health Center Heroes Date: August 11-17, 2018 Locations: Joseph M. Smith Building, 95 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA; 43 Foundry Avenue, Waltham, MA Coordinator: 617-208-1562 Aug 11, 10am-12noon Fresh Truck: Come and receive $15 gift card to buy fruits and vegetables limited quantities! Aug 13, 4-6pm Back to School supplies and face painting, Brighton. Limited quantities. Aug 14, 10am-12noon Family Health Fair, Waltham. Aug 16, 2-4pm Health screening and resources information, snacks, and giveaways, Brighton. Aug 17, 2-4pm Food drive distribution, Brighton and Waltham. http://www.charlesriverhealth.org/2018/08/08/national-health-center-weekaugust-13-17/ Community Health Center of Cape Cod 107 Commercial Street, Mashpee, MA Event Name: Health Center Heroes Date: August 12-18, 2018 Location: All CHC of Cape Cod locations in Falmouth, Mashpee and Bourne Coordinator: www.chcofcapecod.org In honor of National Health Center Week (August 12-18), CHC has a number of events planned for staff and our community! In keeping with the theme of America s Health Care Heroes, we will be acknowledging certain heroes of CHC throughout the week! August 14, 2018 We have arranged a number of activities throughout the day to get
staff moving and active. Activities include various fitness sessions in Mashpee. Staff members are also encouraged to get up and take a walk at some point during the day. August 15, 2018, 7:45-9:30am Legislative Breakfast. Politicians from across Cape Cod and the Commonwealth are invited to learn about the current state of CHCs. August 15, 2018, 1-3pm CHC Open House. CHC will open its doors to the community to learn about our services. If you know of anyone who wants to learn more about CHC, please encourage them to attend. August 16, 2018, 8-9am - Staff Service Awards and Dedication of the Outreach and Enrollment Center. Join us as we acknowledge staff members who have been with the Health Center for 3, 5, 10 and for the first time, 15 years! We will also present some special STAR Quality Awards. After the awards, stay as we dedicate the Outreach and Enrollment Center to Mary Ann Waygan and the Founders of the Falmouth Free Clinic! Dimock Community Health Center 55 Dimock Street, Roxbury, MA Event Name: Health and Wellness Fair at The Dimock Center Date: August 15, 2018 Time: 10am Location: Richards Building Health Center, 50 Dimock Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 Coordinator: Lizzie Sinclair, 774-216-0648, esinclai@dimock.org Join The Dimock Center for National Health Center Week 2018 (NHCW). This year National Health Center week is shaping up to be an exciting week of celebrating Health and Wellness throughout the Boston community. We will be holding a Health and Wellness Fair on the morning of August 15th 2018 outside out Richards Building Health Center. This Health and Wellness Fair will include health screenings, information giveaways and fun activities for all ages! Duffy Health Center 94 Main Street, Hyannis, MA Event Name: Client Appreciation Cookout Time: 11:30am Location: Richards Building Health Center, 50 Dimock Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 Coordinator: Christina Wiseman, cwiseman@duffyhealthcenter.org, (508) 771-7517 Each year, as a part of National Health Care for the Homeless Day on Tuesday August 14, Duffy Board members, staff, and volunteers will create a vibrant, fun summer atmosphere in the parking lot of Duffy Health Center and welcome patients and clients for a cookout. Hall Oil s Breakaway Grill and their staff serve up delicious burgers, veggie burgers and hot dogs, accompanied by wonderful sides from Peterson s Market. The event serves as an opportunity for Board and volunteers to connect with Duffy clients and show them that they are appreciated. Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center 19 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA
Event Name: Celebrating our Everyday Healthcare Heroes Date: August 13-17, 2018 Event Location Names & Addresses: Celebrating patients on August 13th with a Mobile Market: 19 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA Celebrating staff with CoCo Ice treats: August 14th: Kennedy CHC-Framingham; August 15th, Kennedy CHC-Worcester; August 16th, Kennedy CHC-Milford; sponsored by United Healthcare Coordinator: Paula Green, 508-532-7305, paula.green@kennedychc.org Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders: Congressman James McGovern and Congresswoman Katherine Clark Photo booths at each site to chronicle our Everyday Heroes. Family Health Center of Worcester 26 Queen Street, Worcester, MA Event Name: Neighborhood Health Fair Date: August 10, 2018 Time: 11am-3pm Location: 26 Queen Street, Worcester, MA Coordinator: Lindsay MacPhail, Lindsay.Macphail@fhcw.org, (508) 860-7951 Family Health Center of Worcester invites you to join us for our annual Neighborhood Health Fair on Friday August 10, 2018. The theme of our health fair is One Big Happy Family, celebrating Worcester s global community. The Health Fair is an outdoor event that promotes health, fitness, and fun while educating our patients, our neighbors, and the public about health and health-related agencies and services available in the community. Political and community leaders will participate in the event along with over 50 businesses and non-profit organizations. we hope you can join us for a fun-filled day featuring games, activities, a farmer's market, free healthy snacks for attendees, and more! Fenway Community Health Center 1340 Boylston Street, Boston, MA Event Name: National Health Center Week Celebration Date: August 13-17, 2018 Time: 4pm Location: 1340 Boylston Street, Boston, MA Coordinator: Coco Alinsug, calinsug@fenwayhealth.org, (617) 927-6088 Fenway Health is excited to celebrate National Health Center Week 2018. Here at Fenway Health, we have some exciting events planned at our 1340 Boylston St. main offices to mark National Health Center Week: On Monday, August 13, we ll be going live on the official Fenway Health Twitter account from 11:00 AM to noon to answer all your questions about Fenway Health. Tweet at us to learn more about our programs and services, history, research studies, and upcoming events or just say hi! On Friday, August 17, Fenway Health staff will be leading guided public tours of
1340 Boylston St. If you re interested in becoming a patient or just want to find out more about all we do at Fenway, please stop by for a tour. Also on the same day, our Outreach staff will have an informational booth set up outside 1340 Boylston Street starting 4pm. We ll be handing out more giveaways right outside of 1340 Boylston St. We ll be joined by Commonwealth Care Alliance, United Health Care Group, and Mass Health who will be offering information on their many available health plans. We at Fenway Health hope you ll join us on the dates mentioned for these fun National Health Center Week events. Thank you for being part of our community! Greater New Bedford Community Health Center 874 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA Event Name: Let s Go to the Zoo! Date: August 13, 2018 Time: 9am-12noon Location: Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford, MA To celebrate National Health Center Week, let GNBCHC take you to the zoo! Enter between 9am and 12noon and we will pay the admission fee for children under 12! Event Name: Bone Marrow Donor Registration Event Time: 1-4pm and 5:30-7:45pm Location: GNBCHC Auditorium, 874 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA Tuesday 8/14 GNBCHC is hosting a Bone Marrow Donor Registration Event 1-4pm in the Auditorium at GNBCHC and from 5:30pm to 7:45pm members of the GNBCHC executive team will volunteer to work at the United Way s Mobile Food Market. Event Name: GNBCHC Employee Appreciation Luncheon Date: August 15, 2018 Time: 1-4pm and 5:30-7:45pm Location: GNBCHC Parking Lot, 874 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA Wednesday 8/15 GNBCHC will host an employee appreciation luncheon in the parking lot with food and ice cream trucks with food treats for everyone who is a local Health care Hero! Harbor Health Services, Inc. Harbor Community Health Center Hyannis, 735 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, MA Event Name: Legislative Breakfast Date: August 15, 2018 Time: 8-10am Location: 735 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, MA Coordinator: Melissa Cordner, mcordner@hhsi.us, (508) 778-5461 Lowell Community Health Center 161 Jackson Street, Lowell, MA
Event Name: Dance 4 Peace XIII Date: August 10, 2018 Time: 6:30pm Location: 161 Jackson Street, Lowell, MA 01852 Coordinator: Ruth Ogembo, Ruthog@lchealth.org, (978) 322-8521 We're kicking off National Health Center Week a little early with Dance 4 Peace, the regions largest youth anti-violence event, attended by more than 1,000 annually. Dance 4 Peace is entirely youth driven and is produced by Lowell CHC's Teen BLOCK participants. Doors open at 6:30 and tickets are just $5. Thanks to Fallon Health for sponsoring this event! Event Name: Lowell CHC Staff Appreciation Breakfast Date: August 13, 2018 Time: 8:30-10am Location: UMass Inn and Conference Center, 50 Warren Street, Lowell, MA 01852 Coordinator: Eileen Boudreau, eileenbo@lchealth.org, (978) 746-7891 A morning to celebrate, reflect on the work we do and a chance to recognize staff with length-of-service awards. Event Name: Floors with Flair Time: 3:30pm Location: 161 Jackson Street, Lowell, MA 01852 Coordinator: Eileen Boudreau, eileenbo@lchealth.org, (978) 746-7891 We show our creative side by decorating each floor, this year with a Health Care Heroes theme. It's a contest and it is game-on as each floor vies for the top prize! Event Name: Lowell CHC Block Party Date: August 16, 2018 Time: 11:30am-1:30pm Location: 161 Jackson Street, Lowell, MA 01852 Coordinator: Eileen Boudreau, eileenbo@lchealth.org, (978) 746-7891 Staff and patients enjoy music, lawn games -- giant Checkers, Jenga -- and food truck fare in front of Lowell CHC. Thanks to Fallon Health for sponsoring this fun event. Event Name: Patient Appreciation Day Date: August 17 Time: 8:30am-1:00pm Location: 161 Jackson Street, Lowell, MA 01852 Coordinator: Eileen Boudreau, eileenbo@lchealth.org, (978) 746-7891 A day to celebrate our patients and promote health screening. Manet Community Health Center 110 West Squantum Street, North Quincy, MA
Event Name: Honoring Health Center Heroes: Open House & Health Fair Date: Monday, August 13, 2018 Time: 9:15am-12noon Location: 110 West Squantum Street, North Quincy, MA Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders: Representative Stephen Lynch, Quincy Mayor Koch and members of our local delegation. Stop in & meet your health center heroes in person! While you re here you can get your blood pressure checked, take a tour and enjoy healthy snacks & activities. Event Name: Public Housing Health Centers Day: Open House & Tours Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Time: 4-6pm Location: 9 Bicknell Street, Snug Harbor, Quincy, MA Come see our newly relocated administrative offices, furnished in partnership with the Quincy Housing Authority. Refreshments will be served! Event Name: Children s Health Day: Open House & Cooking Matters Pop Up Tour Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Time: 4-6pm & 6-7pm Location: 1 Washington Street, Taunton, MA If you haven t seen our site lately, we have a surprise for you! Stop in and see for yourself. If you are familiar with us, you should still come by to say hi and have a little nosh! Cooking Matters: This free class will help families with young children and others learn how to shop smarter. Participants receive $10 gift card. Registration is required. Call 617-404-4112 or email events@manetchc.org. Event Name: Patient Appreciation Day: Fresh Truck Pop-Up Market Date: Friday, August 17, 2018 Time: 1-3pm Location: 1193 Sea Street, Houghs Neck, Quincy, MA Fresh Truck s Food Market offers more than 20 different kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables. The first 100 participants will receive $10 worth of fresh produce, thanks to our partner BMC HealthNet Plan. Event Name: Patient Appreciation Day: Safe n Sunny Seaside Health Fair Date: Friday, August 17, 2018 Time: 9am-12noon Location: DCR Mary Jeanette Murray Bath House, Nantasket Beach, 204 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA
Join us at the beach for a healthy break from the sun! Mattapan Community Health Center 1575 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA 02126 Event Name: National Health Center Week Celebration Date: August 13-17, 2018 Time: 9am 12pm and 1:00pm 3:00pm Location: 1575 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA 02126 Coordinator: Sharon Callender, RN, MPH, callenders@matchc.org (617) 898-9053 Mattapan Community Health Center will be celebrating National Health Center Week 2018 by promoting our health services and programs that support our patients and the Mattapan community. All events will take place at 1575 Blue Hill Avenue on the ground floor. Each day from 9:00am 12:00pm and 1:00pm 3:00pm staff will be available to answer your questions about our services and programs. Come by and learn how you can improve your health. Giveaways and healthy snacks will be available throughout the week. Looking forward to seeing you! Monday, August 13: HIV Care Services - Family Planning Tuesday, August 14: Dental Services Behavioral Health and Trauma Support Wednesday, August 15: Sign Up for Text Messaging (9am 12pm) Wednesday, August 15: Employee Appreciation Day (12:00pm 1:30pm) Wednesday, August 15: Patient Appreciation Day - Fresh Food Truck (1pm 3pm) Thursday, August 16: Prenatal Services (BWH) Fitness in the City (Children s Program) Friday, August 17: Breast Health Awareness Prenatal Services (BMC) We hope you ll visit us on the dates mentioned for these National Health Center Week events. Mattapan Community Health Center is anchored in Mattapan Square and has been Building a Healthier Community Since 1972. North End Waterfront Health 332 Hanover Street, Boston, MA Event Name: North End Jamboree Date: August 16, 2018 Time: 11am Location: Nazzaro Center, 30 N Bennet St, Boston, MA 02113 Coordinator: Zachary Goodale, zgoodale@partners.org, (617) 643-8105 Health center staff will celebrate NHCW18 with a poster contest and a play put on by Nazzaro summer program kids. Upham s Corner Health Center 415 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA Event Name: Focus on Nutrition Time: 1-3pm
Location: 415 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA Coordinator: Sue Kelliher, skelliher@uphams.org, (617) 288-0970 Stop by and shop on the Fresh Truck, meet the nutrition staff from the health center and talk to representatives from WIC and the Dorchester Food Co-Op. Event Name: Health Screenings at the Farmer s Market Date: August 16, 2018 Time: 1-3pm Location: 415 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA Coordinator: Sue Kelliher, skelliher@uphams.org, (617) 288-0970 Fair Foods will be available starting at 2:00 pm. Purchase a bag of fresh fruit and vegetables for $2.00. The first 100 patients will receive a carnation, along with a Fair Foods voucher. All patients will be entered into a raffle for a $50.00 gift card to Stop and Shop. Event Name: Patient Appreciation Day Date: August 17, 2018 Time: 1-3pm Location: 415 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA Coordinator: Sue Kelliher, skelliher@uphams.org, (617) 288-0970 Fair Foods will be available starting at 2:00 pm. Purchase a bag of fresh fruit and vegetables for $2.00. The first 100 patients will receive a carnation, along with a Fair Foods voucher. All patients will be entered into a raffle for a $50.00 gift card to Stop and Shop. Event Name: Focus on Dental Care Date: August 18, 2018 Location: Upham's Corner Eye and Dental Clinic, 636 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA Coordinator: Sue Kelliher, skelliher@uphams.org, (617) 288-0970 Come to meet our newest dentist, Dr. Rivera Doi, and dental staff. This is a great way to introduce your children and you to the staff and learn about taking care of your teeth. Take a tour, enjoy some refreshments and learn about good hygiene. For more information on these and other community health center events, visit www.massleague.org.