Yesterday, I had the privilege of representing Santa at the CHC Holiday Party in Middletown. It was one of many holiday parties CHC has been holding at its sites across Connecticut, and my third time representing Santa in Middletown. Perhaps, however, I should use the older name, St. Nicholas. For me, Santa has always been problematic. Santa has always been the guy at the suburban shopping mall that privileged parents bring their kids to during a shopping spree. For those…
Today, at the AIDS CT Annual Meeting, Maria Lorenzo, a case worker for our Oasis Wellness Center, was recognized with the Catherine Kennedy Award for Staff Excellence. This award is given for excellence in the HIV field. Maria was recognized for her years of service, unwavering commitment to our patients, dedication to CHC, and the joy and love with which she always does her job. She goes above and beyond what is expected of her on a daily basis. Congratulations,…
Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) celebrated National Health Center Week 2015 (NHCW), as part of a weeklong campaign (August 9 -15) by providing free, family friendly events across the state of Connecticut. Community Health Center’s highlight their 50th year of success with providing quality health care nationwide by hosting community events. Some of the accomplishments America’s Health Center’s provide are $24 billion in annual health systems savings, reducing infant mortality rates, and reduced unnecessary hospitalizations. CHC felt the best way to…
This Sunday, CHC participated in the Puerto Rican Festival in Meriden. You can see pictures on our Facebook page Amy Taylor, Vice President Western Region sent the following messages to thank people who participated. I want to send a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in Sunday’s Puerto Rican Festival in Meriden- Doug, Idiana, Jose, Mike, Migdaliz, Carmen, Jen, and Anika. It was a very successful event with 6 people getting HIV testing and countless people receiving education on safe…
“Passing sweet hours, immortal and mystic hours with you dearest comrade – not a tear, not a word, Vigil of silence, love and death, vigil for you my son and my Soldier” – Walt Whitmam Thousands gathered around Main Street Middletown, past Monday morning to honor soldiers past and present. For a day of solidarity and remembrance as a country, Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) employees and AmeriCorps volunteers gathered to march in the parade specifically to honor The…
Below is an email from our Chief Medical Officer, Veena Channamsetty, MD, adapted for the blog. Good Morning Everyone: I’m excited to announce the selection of two new Onsite Medical Directors (OSMD) for CHC. Dr. Mariana Salas has accepted the OSMD role for New London and Patricia Swim has accepted the OSMD role for Groton. Dr. Mariana Salas joined CHC in 2013 after completing her Family Practice Residency at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN where she received the Community Service…