Category Archives: Dental

Franklin Street CHC Dental Gives Kids in Crisis a Smile

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Aldon Hynes

The following post is from a message Stamford Dental Director Dr. Tinashe Chapfika, DDS, shared about providing services to Kids in Crisis as part of Give Kids a Smile: February is Give Kids a Smile Month, and to honor that, Toma, Laxmi … Continue reading →

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An Update on Give Kids A Smile!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Pat Wildes

Below you’ll find a post written by Kiran Narain, a HealthCorps Navigator serving in CHC’s Mobile Dental Program. She provides us with a quick update on the Give Kids A Smile events that are taking place at CHC sites across … Continue reading →

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HealthCorps Navigator Profile – Kiran Narain

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Pat Wildes

 Meet Kiran Narain, a HealthCorps Navigator serving in CHC’s Mobile Dental Program! -          Can you tell us a bit about your educational background? I graduated from UConn in May with a B.S. in Allied Health Sciences.  I will be attending dental … Continue reading →

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CELEBRATING A DECADE OF HEALTHY SMILES AND ORAL HEALTH ACHIEVEMENTS

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Hope Brigham

For over a decade, organizations from public and private foundations have come together to create an oral health awareness movement. The American Dental Association (ADA) began the Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) program in 2002 as a way for ADA … Continue reading →

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Danbury Homeless Connect

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Aldon Hynes

Today, staff from CHC are participating in The 6th Annual Danbury Project Homeless Connect.  You may have read about it in the Danbury Patch or the NewsTimes.  But, what you may not have heard are some of the stories about … Continue reading →

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October is National Hygienist Month

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Aldon Hynes

The following is a message that Margaret Drozdowski Maule, DMD, MBA, our Chief Dental Officer sent to our dental staff today: October is a wonderful month; the fall foliage looks spectacular, kids dress up for Halloween, and we all eat too … Continue reading →

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Stand Down 2012

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Pat Wildes

Regardless of your opinion on war and American intervention in foreign affairs, odds are you support and respect the citizens who put their lives on the line for the United States of America. The thought of Veterans – many of … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Stand Down 2012

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Aldon Hynes

Tomorrow, over 50 staff from CHC will participate in the 17th annual Stand Down at the Connecticut Veterans Home in Rocky Hill.  This event provides free services, assistance and information to Connecticut Veterans. The past few days have been a … Continue reading →

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Mission of Mercy 2012

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Hope Brigham

On Friday, March 23, 2012, a few minutes before 6:00 am, a round of applause broke out in the Western Connecticut State University Gymnasium. The reality of this sudden moment of praise had nothing to do with athletics, people were … Continue reading →

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Bringing Healthcare to the People

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Amy Taylor

The following is from an email by Amy Taylor edited for the blog: On Tuesday, March 13th the Franklin Street Community Health Center partnered with Neighbor’s Link of Stamford to hold a Health Day.  CHC of Stamford brought an array … Continue reading →

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