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Weitzman Weekly

Weitzman Weekly

Weitzman Weekly Spotlight: Rewards to Quit (R2Q) w/ Carlee Clarino Despite the grave health risks that come with smoking cigarettes, some smokers cannot seem to quit. In an attempt to help people quit, staff members in the various Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) sites have been, and continue to, enrolling patients into a study called Rewards to Quit. The study, often referred to as R2Q, provides eligible participants with access to services (such as group therapy, Quit Hotline, nicotine replacement…

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Affordable Care Act Recognition Brunch

Affordable Care Act Recognition Brunch

This past Saturday, the Wesleyan Young Advocates & the Community Health Center hosted an Affordable Care Act (ACA) brunch featuring Kevin Counihan, CEO of AccessHealthCT, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Mayor Dan Drew & State Representative Matt Lesser. As the first year of the ACA comes to a close, the state of Connecticut and further the nation has a lot to be proud of. Connecticut has already exceeded its goal of people enrolled into the ACA and Obama reported yesterday that the…

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Physicians Changing the World – Dr. Stephen Smith

Physicians Changing the World – Dr. Stephen Smith

I must say, one of the coolest things working here at the Community Health Center is the fact that many of our providers are consistently recognized by many outside sources for the incredible work they partake in. Most recently, I published a blog discussing one of the many accomplishments that our very own, Dr. Velandy Manohar, was recognized for. His influential research coupled with his driving passion brought him a “Champion of Change” nomination sent from one of the most…

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Heart Health Workshop – CHC of Meriden

Heart Health Workshop – CHC of Meriden

On Friday, February 8th, the staff at CHC of Meriden will be hosting an afternoon dedicated to spreading awareness and knowledge about heart disease. Between 2pm and 4pm, attendees will learn about the risks for heart disease, which foods in your diet will lower cholesterol and high blood pressure, and how to prepare tasty meals that are also kind on the heart! The month of February is designated as American Heart Month by the American Heart Association, and CHC is…

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The CHC Model of Care

The CHC Model of Care

Saturday, CHC President and CEO Mark Masselli sent an email which illustrates the CHC Model of Care nicely wrapped up in the events of a single day at CHC: Wow – what a Friday at CHC – our model of care continues to draw people to the work we are doing. The morning started off with Grand Rounds with Bill Rubenstein, Commissioner of Consumer Protection for the State of Connecticut. Bill’s Department is overseeing the implementation of the Medical Marijuana…

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