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Successfully Helping Patients Manage their Diabetes and Take Ownership of their Health!

Successfully Helping Patients Manage their Diabetes and Take Ownership of their Health!

The Danbury Community Health Center has implemented a new way to assist patients with managing their chronic disease and improve their overall health- Shared Medical Visits. The goal of these shared medical visits is to improve patient outcomes by empowering them to take ownership of their health. Currently, the shared medical visits occur quarterly and focus on diabetes management. They provide diabetic patients the opportunity to engage with other diabetic patients, medical providers, behavioral health clinicians, dietitians, nurses, and guest…

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month!

November is Diabetes Awareness Month!

As many of you know November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and the number of people effected by this disease is ever increasing in the United States and around the world. This month is intended to shed light on the daily struggles and lifestyle choices people living with diabetes must make, both those with type 1 and type 2. Here are just a few of the recent statistics on diabetes from the American Diabetes Association: Nearly 30 million children and adults…

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Knock Out Domestic Violence!

Knock Out Domestic Violence!

As you may know October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, intending to shed light on the struggle that effects thousands of American families every day. Community Health Center Inc operates New Horizons, a domestic violence shelter and resource center, in Middletown which serves families throughout the region. On Saturday October 4th, New Horizons held a very successful fundraiser in conjunction with 9Rounds kickbox fitness in Middletown.  At the event participants pledged money per ’round’ of the 9Rounds workout, and they…

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June is Men’s Health Month

June is Men’s Health Month

     The remarkably warm weather late last week welcomed in the month of June, and with that a very important awareness observance. June is Men’s Health Month, a nationwide effort to remind men of all ages how critical it is that they regularly see a medical provider. Even men in great shape stand to benefit from developing an ongoing relationship with a primary care provider, as getting into the practice of proactively addressing one’s health can prevent the most minor…

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

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

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 SUCCESS  Thousands Raised for Improvement of Mental Health Care in Connecticut Meriden, CT (May 20th, 2013): On the morning of Saturday, May 11th, 2013, hundreds got together at Hubbard Park in Meriden, Connecticut to exercise for a great cause. The…

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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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