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| BCHN Celebrates National Health Center Week 2019 |
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Health centers in the United States serve 28 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 during National Health Center. The annual celebration raises awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America's health centers over the past five decades.
The year, BCHN hosted and participated in a number of events throughout the week. Pictured above, (top) the community health and wellness team partnered with Bissel Gardens on a farmers' market/health event, and (bottom) participated in the 46th Precinct's National Night Out event. BCHN sponsored healthy snacks for the event, provided naloxone kit training and distribution, and information on our services and programs.
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| BCHN Joins NYC HPD Housing Ambassadors Program |
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BCHN recently joined the NYC Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) Housing Ambassadors program. HPD partners with community-based service providers in New York City who help people prepare and apply for Housing Connect affordable housing lotteries. Collectively, this network of non-profits speaks nearly 20 different languages. Find out more about the program in the video below.
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Join BCHN for Community Voices: A Services Dialogue on Sept. 30 |
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You are invited to join Bronx Community Health Network (BCHN) and St. Luke's Episcopal Church for "Community Voices: A Services Dialogue" on Monday, September 30 from 5:30-8:00 PM at Community Board 12. Register here.
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| BCHN Meets with State Senator Alessandra Biaggi |
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BCHN's community health programs developer Renee Whiskey, chief financial officer Sharon Edwards, Board of Directors treasurer John Ruiz and public relations specialist Roger Newcomb met with State Senator Alessandra Biaggi to discuss BCHN's programs and the work the organization is doing in District 34.
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| Assembly Member Karines Reyes Visits BCHN |
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Assembly Member Karines Reyes visited BCHN's main office at Fordham Plaza to hear more about the organization's work around the Bronx and in District 87. She is pictured above with chief executive officer Eleanor Larrier and Board treasurer John Ruiz.
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| BCHN Launching Outreach Van This Fall |
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BCHN will be rolling out an outreach van this fall that will make many of the organization's current programs available in new places throughout the Bronx.
The initial schedule is currently being developed and is expected to include naloxone education/distribution, health screenings and much more. Stay tuned for more in the coming weeks.
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| CFCC Patients and Staff Enjoy Healthy Living Workshop |
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During a recent "Healthly Living Workshop" at Comprehensive Family Center (CFCC), patients and staff worked together to create a delicious Fruity Coleslaw, then enjoyed a fitness class led by SilverSneakers.
Pictured below at the workshop are BCHN Board treasurer John Ruiz, CFCC administrator Carol Lau and assistant administrator Tomas Colon.
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BCHN and Montefiore joined a number of local organizations at State Senator Alessandra Biaggi's End of Summer Celebration at Loreto Playground. The 'season finale' featured live music, family activities and snacks for everyone.
BCHN community health worker Matthew Carrion shared information about opioid overdose deaths and distributed life-saving naloxone kits at the Tabernacle Of Restoration Church Community Health Fair.
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