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March for Babies – Update

March for Babies – Update

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 in their March for Babies walk in Middletown. On a beautiful Saturday morning they got the crowd warmed up with some Recess Rocks routines, and then volunteered to help with all of the kids’ activities, like the bounce house and…

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

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

“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 connect in such a profound way, and one of my favorite parts of this work has been to help people connect through dance. “ –          Josh Van Vliet, Program Coordinator for Vinnie’s Jump and Jive  Since 2000, Vinnie’s Jump and…

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CHC Meriden 5k: Race for Mental Health

CHC Meriden 5k: Race for Mental Health

     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 CHC Meriden 5k: Race for Mental Health.      The event – which will take place at 9am on Saturday, May 11th at Hubbard Park in Meriden, Connecticut – will see 100% of proceeds sent directly through the United Way of…

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New Ryan White Program Outreach Coordinator Profile – Doug Janssen

New Ryan White Program Outreach Coordinator Profile – Doug Janssen

Meet Doug Janssen, a new Ryan White Program Outreach Coordinator at CHC, Inc. and Oasis Wellness Center! –          Can you tell us a bit about your educational background? I obtained my BA in Sociology at UCONN, Storrs, and JD at Western New England College (now Univ.) in Springfield, MA. After 18 years as a Bond Claim Attorney at three Surety Companies handling embezzlement and contract surety claims, I quit to start my own custom cabinetry business.  As a cabinetmaker, I became very…

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“Primary Care and the Law Symposium” at Quinnipiac University School of Law

“Primary Care and the Law Symposium” at Quinnipiac University School of Law

This past Saturday, I attended the Quinnipiac Health Law Journal’s “Primary Care and the Law Symposium” at the Quinnipiac University School of Law. The event ran from 9am to 3pm and featured three panels of accomplished leaders in the fields of healthcare and law in addition to a keynote address from Dr. Andrew Morris-Singer, president and principal founder of Primary Care Progress. An inaugural undertaking by Quinnipiac’s Health Law Journal, Center for Interprofessional Healthcare Education, and schools of Law, Nursing,…

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New HIV Education Specialist Profile – Michael Lauro

New HIV Education Specialist Profile – Michael Lauro

Meet Michael Lauro, a new HIV Education Specialist at CHC, Inc. and Oasis Wellness Center! –          Can you tell us a bit about your educational background? I earned a B.A. from Fairfield University and a J.D. from the University of Santa Clara School of Law. I also spent a year in Rome courtesy of Loyola University of Chicago which was great fun! –          What inspired you to enter your line of work? I believe I entered this line of work…

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