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Fairfield County Food Drive!!

Fairfield County Food Drive!!

The following is a guest blog post from AmeriCorps member, Diana Desmornes: “More and More people are turning to their local food pantries to feed their families.” In the past couple years; this has been a recurring theme in the news, people who used to be able to sustain their families are now looking for assistance. As the demand increases, local food pantries have been struggling to keep their shelves stocked throughout the year. My first time walking into Christian Community…

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“Out, Out ..” #SBHCs and the Death of a Student

“Out, Out ..” #SBHCs and the Death of a Student

It seemed like every year or two a classmate of mine in high school would die in an accident; often, it was car accidents.  The year after I left for college, a high school friend disappeared.  A month later, they found her body, but never her killer, nor the reason.  At times, it haunts me still. Being hundreds of miles away, I could not make it back for the memorial service, but I remember receiving newspaper clippings and phone calls…

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Paula Leibovitz Elected to Serve on the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Paula Leibovitz Elected to Serve on the Commission on Dietetic Registration

CHC is proud to announce that Paula Leibovitz, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator working with our Obesity Intervention programs in New Britain and Meriden, was recently elected to serve on the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. With over 70,000 members, the Academy is the largest organization of nutrition professionals in the world. Paula who developed the FoodSmart and Fit™ program has been working with programs at CHC for 6 years. Paula remembers…

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The Blue and Gold Banquet in New Britain

The Blue and Gold Banquet in New Britain

Yvette Highsmith-Francis, director for CHC sites in Hartford. County started reading the poem, “A Boy in Blue”. Blue and gold are the colors this morning, Boys in uniform shiny and bright; With smiling faces to left and right, We pay tribute to our Cub Scout tonight. Around her, a couple dozen cub scouts from Pack 732 in New Britain listened on.  It was there day.  Some were moving up from Tiger to Bear, others were moving on to Webelos, or…

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Saying Goodbyes

Saying Goodbyes

CHC is a great place to work, where many strong friendships are built.  Yet at times, we sadly have to say goodbye.  Today, there are two goodbyes we need to say. The first is to Fran Fagan, who done wonderful work for us as our practice administrator in New Britain, and has always brought joy and laughter. Today, CHC wishes Fran Fagan the best as she heads off to a new opportunity.  We will miss her. We also say goodbye…

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Dental Assistants Recognition Week

Dental Assistants Recognition Week

On Monday, March 5, 2012, Dr. Margaret Drozdowski Maule, the Dental Director of the Community Health Center, Inc., sent the following email to the dental staff of CHC and site directors: “Today marks the start of Dental Assistant Recognition Week.  The American Dental Association and the American Dental Assistant Association started this effort, and we are adding our voice to the recognition and gratitude.  Our dental assistants make our days and they are absolutely invaluable to us and to our…

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