National Health Center Week Events: Massachusetts

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
330 Brookline Avenue
BOSTON, MA 02215

Event: Community Health Center Trivia
Date: August 11 & August 12
Time: 12 pm - 1:30 pm

Location:
East and West Campus
330 Brookline Avenue
Boston

Coordinator: Eileen Hughes
Phone: 617-667-9662

Additional Information:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center celebrates our partnership with our seven affiliated community health centers that make up the Community Care Alliance network. Employees/Staff and volunteers are invited to test their knowledge about CHCs by participating in a Community Health Center Trivia Contest on Tuesday, August 11th between 12 noon and 1:30 pm in the Shapiro Clinical Center lobby and the East Cafeteria and on Wednesday, August 12th between 12 noon and 1:30 pm in the West Clinical Center lobby and the Farr Cafeteria.

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Brockton Neighborhood
63 Main St.
Brockton, MA 02301

Event: Community Resource/Health Fair
Date: Thursday August 13,2009
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Location:
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
63 Main St.
Brockton

Coordinator: Felicita Sepulveda
Phone: 508-894-3234

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
State Representative Michael Brady
Board Members from the Health Center

Additional Information:
FREE Health information & goodies,Blood Pressure check, Diabetes Check, Skin Analyzer(America Cancer Society) Chair or Table Massage, Entertainment for Kids/ Moonwalk, Music,face painting and much more!!!

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Codman Square Health Center
637 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02124

Event: Health Fair & Farmer's Market
Date: August 13, 2009
Time:

Location:
Codman Square Health Center
637 Washington Street
Dorchester

Coordinator: Sarah Larkin
Phone: (617) 822-8719

Additional Information:
Come check out what Codman Square Health Center has to offer! On Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Codman Square Health Center we will not only be having our weekly Farmer's Market; we will be having a Health Fair too! Come get a free blood pressure screening or BMI measurement to be on the way to a more healthy you! Information about all of our services and programs will also be available, as well as knowledgeable staff members to answer basic questions. For more information and additions to the event, please see www.codman.org. Hope you can join us!

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Codman Square Health Center
637 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02124

Event: Health Fair & Farmer's Market
Date: Thursday, August 13
Time: 1:00 pm

Location:
Codman Square Health Center
637 Washington Street
Dorchester

Coordinator: Sarah Larkin
Phone: (617) 822-8719

Additional Information:
Come check out what Codman Square Health Center has to offer! On Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Codman Square Health Center we will not only be having our weekly Farmer's Market; we will be having a Health Fair too! Come get a free health screening or information on one of our many health programs to be on the way to a more healthy you! Information about all of the health center’s services and programs will also be available, as well as knowledgeable staff members to answer basic questions. For more information and additions to the event, please see www.codman.org. Hope you can join us!

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Community Health Center of Franklin County
338 Montague City Rd
Turners Falls, MA 01376

Event: Turners Falls Farmers Market, Orange Farmers Market, Greenfield Farmers Market
Date: 8/12,8/13,8/15
Time: 3-6pm, 3-6pm, 8-12:30pm

Location:
Multiple Farmers Markets
Turners Falls
Orange and Greenfield

Coordinator: Cameron Carey
Phone: 413-772-3748

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Senator Brewer, Senator Rosenburg, Senator Kulik, Congressman Olver, and State Rep. Donelan

Additional Information:
Our employees are celebrating National Health Center week by offering free blood pressures, raffle prizes, free healthy snacks, community health center information, and reaching out to the general public about our services. Come join us and help us celebrate what community health centers can provide for you and your family at our local Farmers Markets!

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Duffy Health Center
105 Park Street
Haynnis, MA 02601

Event: Open House and Tours
Date: 8/12/2009
Time: 2-4 PM

Location:
Duffy Health Center
105 Park Street
Hyannis

Coordinator: Elyse DeGroot
Phone: 508-771-7517 ext 104

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Congressman William Delahunt
State Senator Rob O'Leary

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Family Health Center of Worcester
26 Queen Street
Worcester, MA 01610

Event: Neighborhood Health Fair
Date: August 14, 2009
Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm

Location:
West Lawn at Family Health Center of Worcester
26 Queen Street
Worcester

Coordinator: Judy Diamondstone
Phone: (508) 860-7901

Additional Information:
Family Health Center of Worcester celebrates National Health Center Week with an annual Neighborhood Health Fair. The event features fun family activities while providing interactive ways to connect people to the care they need. We will be providing health education, FREE health screening, enrollment assistance for the uninsured, FREE food, music, dancing, raffle prizes, and much more! Bring your family, brings your friends, and come join us! A tent will be set up outside, so the event will take place rain or shine on the West Lawn at Family Health Center.

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Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
34 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841

Event: Groundbreaking Ceremony
Date: August 12, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM

Location:
GLFHC North Site
150 Park Street
Lawrence

Coordinator: Lorraine Patton
Phone: 978-722-2870

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Congresswoman Niki Tsongas
Mayor Michael Sullivan

Additional Information:
The North Site Renovation and Expansion Project includes the addition of a full-service pharmacy and 15 new exam rooms, which will increase capacity by more than 22,000 annual patient visits.

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Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center
287 Western Avenue
Allston, MA 02134

Event: Gallery Night: An Evening of Art and Appreciation
Date: August 12, 2009
Time: 6:00pm

Location:
Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center
287 Western Avenue
Allston

Coordinator: Maureen Reed-McNally
Phone: 617-208-1518

Additional Information:
We will transform our health center into an art gallery for the evening to showcase children's artwork depicting what the Health Center means to them and their families. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and will receive prizes the night of the event. We will also recognize and thank the members of our Board of Directors, who volunteer their time and many talents to the Health Center throughout the year.

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Lowell Community Health Center
585 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA 01854

Event: CHC Week Staff Appreciation Breakfast
Date: 8-10-09
Time: 8-10a

Location:
Portuguese American Club
59 Charles Street
Lowell

Coordinator: Maura Smith
Phone: 978-746-7891

Additional Information:
An event to celebrate the contributions our employees make towards improving the health of the Greater Lowell community.

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Lowell Community Health Center
585 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA 01854

Event: CHC Week Patient Appreciation Day
Date: 8-11-09
Time: 9-10a

Location:
All Health Center Sites
585-597 Merrimack Street
17 Warren St
Lowell
135 Jackson Street

Coordinator: Maura Smith
Phone: 978-746-7891

Additional Information:
Patient Appreciation Day is a chance for Health Center employees to thank patients for choosing LCHC to provide their care. Patients are presented with health information, gift bags with health related give-aways and served a light breakfast.

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Lowell Community Health Center
585 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA 01854

Event: Health Center Visibility Campaign
Date: 8-12-09
Time: 8-9:30a

Location:
High traffic areas
transit centers throughout city
Lowell

Coordinator: Maura Smith
Phone: 978-746-7891

Additional Information:
Employees will promote the impact that Lowell Community Health Center has on the local community by holding placards and wearing t-shirts with the LCHC name and slogan "Quality Health Care You Can Afford" and " 1 in 3 Choose LCHC."

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Lowell Community Health Center
585 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA 01854

Event: Community Partners Luncheon
Date: 8-13-09
Time: 12-1:30p

Location:
Lowel Senior Center
276 Broadway Street
Lowell

Coordinator: Maura Smith
Phone: 978-746-7891

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Hon. Niki Tsongas

Additional Information:
Lowell Community Health Center will acknowledge community partners that help us provide better care to out patients at this event. Congresswoman Niki Tsongas will speak on national health care reform.

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Lynn Community Health Center
269 Union St.
Lynn, MA 01901

Event: YMCA Camp Celebrates "Science Week" at LCHC Eye Clinic
Date: 8/11/2009
Time: 10:00

Location:
LCHC Eye Care Services
23 Central Ave.
Lynn

Coordinator: Cynthia Steger-Wilson
Phone: 781-596-2502

Additional Information:
YMCA Students visit new LCHC Eye Care services during their "Science Week" to learn about eyes, optometry, and the equipment used. All students will have a vision screening.

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North End Community Health Center
332 Hanover St
Boston, MA 02113

Event: "Outreach at the Pool"
Date: 8/12/09
Time: 5pm-8pm

Location:
Mirabella Pool
Commercial St
Boston

Coordinator: Mary Wright
Phone: 617-643-8064

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North End Community Health Center
332 Hanover St
Boston, MA 02113

Event: Open House
Date: 8/13/09
Time: 11 am- 6 pm

Location:
North End Community Health Center
332 Hanover St
Boston

Coordinator: Mary Wright
Phone: 617-643-8064

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