Sayali Ghatpande, Author at Healthy Communities Online

Farewell, EDP!

July 25, 2014 Sayali Ghatpande

The end of July marks the final days of my 11-month service term with the Early Detection Program here at the Community Health Center, Inc. This meaningful year with EDP has not only taught me the importance of preventative medicine, but has shown me the potency of empowering and engaging our patient population. When I arrived at the Community Health Center, Inc., a new college graduate eager for my first AmeriCorps training, I could have never imagined the depth of experiences that…

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It’s National Women’s Health Week!

May 13, 2014 Sayali Ghatpande

Did you know that Mother’s Day this past Sunday actually marked the first day of National Women’s Health Week? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health. The goal of Women’s Health Week, May 11-17th, is to empower women to take charge of their health, and most importantly, to make it a priority. This week is truly a great opportunity to understand what it means to be a well woman. National Women’s Health Week is sending…

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CT Mission of Mercy Free Dental Care Event

May 6, 2014 Sayali Ghatpande

Since its inception in 2008, the CT Foundation for Dental Outreach and the CT State Dental Association have held Connecticut’s Mission of Mercy project, known as CTMOM, in a different areas of the state. During the weekend of April 25th, 2014, the XL Center in Hartford, CT was transformed into CTMOM’s large dental clinic. Each year, the two-day clinic provides free dental care to uninsured and underinsured patients. The patients, seen on a walk-in basis, had been waiting in line…

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!

March 3, 2014 Sayali Ghatpande

Be sure to dress in blue on Friday, March 7th to spread the word about Colon Cancer awareness! Just as the pink ribbon represents the fight against breast cancer, a blue star provides hope in battling colorectal cancer. Did you know that colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer in the US? Colorectal cancer affects the colon and the rectum. It can begin as a small, abnormal growth known as a polyp. Although colorectal…

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World Cancer Day – Debunk the Myths!

February 24, 2014 Sayali Ghatpande

Did you know that there were 667 events across the world planned around February 4th, 2014? February 4th, 2014 marked World Cancer Day, a chance to advocate globally about cancer. It brought about a wonderful opportunity to discuss new information about cancer and to challenge our current misconceptions. World Cancer Day’s tagline for this year was “Debunk The Myths”. Check out the interactive Map of Events to see the activities marking this international event. In nearby Bloomfield, CT Cigna Corporate…

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An Early Detection Program Success Story

January 24, 2014 Sayali Ghatpande

My name is Sayali Ghatpande and I am a HealthCorps Member serving with the Connecticut Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, EDP for short, here at the Community Health Center of Middletown. EDP offers preventative services, treatment, and follow-up care for uninsured and underinsured female patients aged 21-64. Besides its focus on breast and cervical health, EDP also focuses on colorectal health, providing patients with access to many preventative services, including mammograms, Pap testing, annual gynecological visits, and colonoscopies….

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