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March for Babies in Middletown and New Britain!

March for Babies in Middletown and New Britain!

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 outdoors. What better way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather, than to support a great cause!  Over the next few weeks, March of Dimes will be hosting their signature fundraising event, March for Babies, in communities across the state of…

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

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patrick Wildes Community Health Center, Inc. (860) 347-6971 ext. 3686 or [email protected]       THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC. PRESENTS 5K PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield as lead sponsor, and eight other local businesses and organizations will join as sponsors Meriden, CT (April 10th, 2013): In the wake of the tragic events that took place in Newtown, Conn. just several months ago, the Community Health Center, Inc. is proud to be presenting the…

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National Wear Red Day is February 1st

National Wear Red Day is February 1st

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® is February 1st! Ten years ago, the American Heart Association (AHA) decided that enough was enough. Heart disease was claiming the lives of half a million American women per year, making it the single deadliest killer of women in our…

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SteveSongs CD Release Concerts!

SteveSongs CD Release Concerts!

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 of his new album, “Orangutan Van”. Mr. Steve and his band played two shows in Hartford at the CREC Theater of the Performing Arts, and the Recess Rocks theme song was featured in both performances!      At first, we were…

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Health Justice Town Hall – Response from a HealthCorps Navigator

Health Justice Town Hall – Response from a HealthCorps Navigator

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 opportunities to combine what I am currently doing with what I am about to do next in life. Having sat-in on the live screening of the Town Hall in the Community Room in Middletown this past Tuesday, I can confirm…

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