Category Archives: Wellness

CHC Meriden 5k: Race for Mental Health – Post-Event Press Release

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Pat Wildes

Below, you’ll find the post-event press release from the first annual CHC Meriden 5k: Race for Mental Health. Photographs from the event can be found on our Facebook page! Written by Pat Wildes FIRST ANNUAL 5K IN MERIDEN A GREAT … Continue reading →

Posted in AmeriCorps, Employees, Fitness, Mental Health, Press Releases, Wellness | Leave a comment

March for Babies – Update

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Pat Wildes

Rachel Schindler, the HealthCorps Navigator serving as Program Coordinator for Recess Rocks, wrote the following update on CHC’s involvement in the March of Dimes. Last Saturday, April 27th, CHC employees and HealthCorps Navigators supported the March of Dimes by participating … Continue reading →

Posted in AmeriCorps, Employees, Pregnancy, Recess Rocks, Wellness | Leave a comment

Vinnie’s Jump and Jive – Bidding Farewell to Josh Van Vliet

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Pat Wildes

“I have heard so many times people say they love dancing at Vinnie’s because of the friendly, welcoming, inclusive community. That’s what it’s all about. The connections, relationships, and community that form through dancing are amazing. Social dance helps people … Continue reading →

Posted in Employees, Fitness, News, Vinnie's, Wellness | Leave a comment

March for Babies in Middletown and New Britain!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Pat Wildes

The following piece was written by Rachel Schindler, the HealthCorps Navigator serving as the Program Coordinator for Recess Rocks!      The sun’s been shining more frequently, the numbers are steadily climbing on the thermometer, and people are starting to spend more time … Continue reading →

Posted in AmeriCorps, Pregnancy, Recess Rocks, Wellness | Leave a comment

CHC Meriden 5k: Race for Mental Health

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Pat Wildes

     As the month of May fast-approaches, many efforts are underway nationwide to raise awareness about mental health. May is officially Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Community Health Center, Inc. is doing its part by presenting the first annual … Continue reading →

Posted in Employees, Fitness, Mental Health, Wellness | Leave a comment

Press Release – CHC Meriden 5k: Race for Mental Health

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Pat Wildes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patrick Wildes Community Health Center, Inc. (860) 347-6971 ext. 3686 or wildesp@chc1.com       THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC. PRESENTS 5K PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield as lead sponsor, and eight other local … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health, Press Releases, Wellness | Leave a comment

National Wear Red Day is February 1st

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Pat Wildes

Below you will find an email that was sent out to all CHC staff this morning. We hope you will also join us in spreading the word about this incredibly important movement to family and friends. National Wear Red Day® … Continue reading →

Posted in Heart, Wellness | Leave a comment

SteveSongs CD Release Concerts!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Pat Wildes

The following piece was written by Rachel Schindler, a HealthCorps Navigator at CHC, Inc. serving as the Program Coordinator of Recess Rocks.      This past weekend Community HealthCorps Navigators partnered up with Recess Rocks and SteveStongs to celebrate the release … Continue reading →

Posted in AmeriCorps, Employees, Fitness, Recess Rocks, Wellness | Leave a comment

Health Justice Town Hall – Response from a HealthCorps Navigator

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Pat Wildes

When I first heard of the event titled “Health Justice Town Hall Meeting”, I felt it would be right up my alley. As a HealthCorps Navigator that has recently applied to law school, I figured there would be few better … Continue reading →

Posted in AmeriCorps, Employees, Politics, Wellness | Leave a comment

Flu Trends and Shots

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Aldon Hynes

What are your chances of getting the flu this season?  It’s the sort of question many of us think about this time of year.  Being the geek that I am, I like to look at Google Flu Trends.  They have … Continue reading →

Posted in Wellness | Leave a comment