North Carolina Health Center Week Events
| Date & Time | Location | Event |
| Tuesday, July 28 through Thursday July 30, 2009 9:00a-2:00p | Student Health Services 140 School Dr. Snow Hil, NC 28580 | Greene County Health Care will be having a Teens & Tots Health Fair. Services will be available to ensure that your child is ready to begin their school year or sports program. This is event is for ages 5-19 only. Appointments Preferred. Please call (252) 747-5841. |
| Saturday, August 1 and Saturday, August 8, 2009 9:00a-2:00p | Kate B. Reynolds 205 Martin Luther King, Jr. Pkwy. Snow Hill, NC 28580 | Greene County Health Care will be having a Teens & Tots Health Fair. Services will be available to ensure that your child is ready to begin their school year or sports program. Appointments Preferred. Please call (252) 747-4199. |
| Monday, August 3, 2009 2:00pm | Agape Clinic 118 W. Martin L. King Jr. Blvd. Washington, NC 27889 | Metropolitan Community Health Services will host a visit with Congressman G.K. Butterfield and a tour of Agape Clinic will be provided. |
| Tuesday, August 3, 2009 10:00a-12:00p | Kinston Community Health Center 324 N. Queen St. Kinston, NC 28502 | Congressman G.K. Butterfield will tour Kinston Community Health Center and thank the community. |
| Friday, August 7, 2009 11:00am | Carolina Family Health Centers 303 E. Green St. Wilson, NC 27893 | Carolina Family Health Centers will be hosting a 15th Anniversary Luncheon in celebration of 15 years of service to the community. Congressman G.K. Butterfield plans to attend. |
| Saturday, August 8, 2009 | C.W. Williams Community Health Center | C.W. Williams will be hosting a Prayer Breakfast. Details: TBD. |
| Monday, August 10, 2009 10:00a-11:00a | Angier Medical Center 84 Medical Dr. Angier, NC 27501 | First Choice CHC invites you to join them for an Open House. Congressman Bob Etheridge will be in attendance to tour the facility, meet providers and staff, and thank the community. |
| Monday, August 10, 2009 12:30p-2:00p | New Bern Ridge Pediatrics and Family Dental Center 2620 New Bern Ave. Raleigh, NC 27610 | Wake Health Services will be having an Open House Luncheon. Join Congressman David Price and Congressman Brad Miller, hear patients' personal stories, show pride in patient success, and preview the new RapidCare center opening late Fall 2009. Lunch will be provided by the Partnership for Prescription Assistance. |
| Monday, August 10, 2009 10:00a-12:00p | Kinston Community Health Center (Parking Lot) 324 N. Queen St. Kinston, NC 28502 | Opening Ceremonies/Kick-Off Event. Light refreshments will be served. Guest speaker will be Benita Burnie-Simmons. Following the speaker will be an open house and facility tours. |
| Monday, August 10, 2009 | Person Family Medical Center 702 N. Main St. Roxboro, NC 27574 | This event will focus on and highlight Diabetes Awareness. From 12:00p-12:30p Dr. Mark Meijer will be speaking. From 12:30p-1:00p Liz Boozer-FNP-C will be speaking. Person Family Medical Center will be serving chilled lemon water and chilled cucumber water to encourage inexpensive, tasty, and healthy beverages. |
| Monday, August 10, 2009 1:30p-3:00p | Robeson Health Care Corporation Corporate Headquarters 60 Commerce Dr. Pembroke, NC 28372 | Robeson Health Care Corporation will be having a ribbon-cutting for their new corporate headquarters building in Pembroke, NC. Congressman Mike McIntyre has confirmed his attendance. Congressman McIntyre will also tour the Julian T. Pierce Health Center in Pembroke after the ribbon cutting. |
| Monday, August 10, 2009 10:00am | Tri-County Community Health Center 3331 Easy St. Newton Grove, NC 28334 | Tri-County Community Health Council will present Congressman Mike McIntyre with the NACHC Super Hero Award. Reception, health fair, and facility tours will follow. |
| Monday, August 10, 2009 5:00p-6:00p | Latino Community Center 505-B Brookside Camp Rd. Hendersonville,NC 29792 | The Latino Community Center and Blue Ridge Community Health Services will be offering free blood pressure checks and glucose checks before evening classes for El Centro clients and the public. |
| Tuesday, August 11, 2009 10:00am | Piedmont Health Services, Corporate Office 301 Lloyd St. Carrboro, NC 27510 | Piedmont Health Services will be having an informal brunch. State Senator Ellie Kinnaird, State Rep. Insko, and other community dignitaries will be in attendance. |
| Tuesday, August 11, 2009 2:00pm | Siler City Community Health Center 224 S. 10th Ave. Siler City, NC 27344 | Piedmont Health Services will be having a reception at Siler City Community Health Center. Congressman Bob Etheridge and House Speaker Joe Hackney will attend. |
| Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:00p-4:00p | Kinston Community Health Center (Parking Lot) 324 N. Queen St. Kinston, NC 28502 | Kinston Community Health Center will hold a Car Seat Check-Up in collaboration with Lenoir Memorial Hospital. |
| Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:30p-5:30p | Boys & Girls Club of Hendersonville 1304 Ashe St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 | Blue Ridge Community Health Services will be offering free vision and dental screenings to the children of the Boys & Girls Club during "pickup" time to maximize convenience and access. |
| Tuesday, August 11, 2009 | Person Family Medical Center 702 N. Main St. Roxboro, NC 27574 | This event will focus in on Dental Awareness. From 12:00p-12:30p Dr. Michael Newsome will speak on the procedures offered at the health center and why oral evaluations are important. He will also show x-rays. From 12:30p-1:00p Dr. Stephanie Boone will speak to individuals about the importance of sealants, cleanings, flossing, and brushing. |
| Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:00pm | Ahoskie Inn 343 NC Highway 561 W Ahoskie, NC | Roanoke-Chowan Community Health Center will be hosting its 2nd annual Health Center Week Community Banquet. Keynote speaker will be Pamela Byrnes, PhD, Director of Managed Growth Assistance Program with the National Association of Community Health Centers. Senator Richard Burr, Congressman G.K. Butterfield, Senator Ed Jones, and Rep. Annie Mobley have been invited to attend. Please RSVP by August 7th at (252) 209-0237 ext. 249 or kristin.futrell@pcmh.com |
| Wednesday, August 12, 2009 10:00a-12:00p | New Beginnings 518 Dr. MLK Blvd. Kinston, NC 28501 | Kinston Community Health Center and New Beginnings will be providing various health screenings. The Lions Club will provide free eye screenings. Pillows, blankets, and health kits will be distributed. |
| Wednesday, August 12, 2009 8:00am | Golden Corral 40 Weeks Dr. Roxboro, NC 27573 | Person Family Medical Center has designated this day as Employee Appreciation Day in collaboration with Caswell Family Medical Center. During the Chamber of Commerce Banquet, employees will be treated to a meal and time to listen to the guest speaker. |
| Wednesday, August 12, 2009 8:30am | Lincoln Community Health Center 1301 Fayetteville St. Durham, NC 27717 | Lincoln Community Health Center will hold a Community Leadership Prayer Breakfast. Program will start immediately following breakfast. RSVP to Mabel Hart Mitchell at (919) 956-4002 by August 5th. |
| Wednesday, August 12, 2009 10:00am | Prospect Hill Community Health Center 140 Main St. Prospect Hill, NC 27314 | Piedmont Health Services will host a brunch at their Prospect Hill site. Feel free to join Congressman Brad Miller, State Senator Tony Foriest and other community members as they tour the clinic and thank the providers, staff, and community that we serve. |
| Wednesday, August 12, 2009 1:00p-5:00p | Hendersonville Rescue Mission 629 Maple St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 | Blue Ridge Community Health Services will be offering free HIV, glucose and blood pressure screenings for residents of the homeless shelter. |
| Wednesday, August 12, 2009 5:30p-7:30p | OIC Family Medical Center 111 S. Fairview Rd. Rocky Mount, NC 27807 | OIC Family Medical Center will host a celebration event. Food and health screenings will be provided. Congressman G.K. Butterfield will attend. |
| Wednesday, August 12, 2009 11:00a-1:00p | Harnett County Government Complex 307 W. Cornelius Harnett Blvd. Lillington, NC 27546 | First Choice Community Health Center will host a 30th Anniversary Celebration. This event will involve legislative representation, the unveiling of several new projects, and a view of their corporate video. The luncheon will also provide networking opportunities. Please RSVP to Elizabeth Conner at: econner@firstchoicechc.org |
| Thursday, August 13, 2009 10:00a-2:00p | Harnett County Government Complex 307 W. Cornelius Harnett Blvd. Lillington, NC 27546 | Event: 2nd Anuual Community Awareness Health & Wellness Fair This event, hosted by First Choice CHC will feature health screenings, door prizes, and legislative guests. FCCHC will work with the transit system to offer improved transportation to community members. |
| Thursday, August 13, 2009 11:00a-1:00p | The Exchange 204 S. Fayetteville St. Asheboro, NC 27203 | MERCE Medical Center will be having a Celebration Day. Invitees include Congressman Howard Coble, Mayor David Jarrell, and other local organizations. This is an indoor lunch event. MERCE Medical Center will also be providing blood pressure checks. Please RSVP to Brandy Swaney at (336) 672-2152 or bswaney@mercemedical.com |
| Thursday, August 13, 2009 | Person Family Medical Center 702 N. Main St. Roxboro, NC 27573 | Person Family Medical & Dental Center will host a Lunch and Learn with the Small Business Center. This event will highlight how the health center can provide services for small businesses, especially in these tough economic times. |
| Thursday, August 13, 2009 | Tri-County Community Health Council 3331 Easy St. Newton Grove, NC 28334 | Congressman Bob Etherige will present Tri-County Community Health Council with a check representing the funding awarded through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Join Tri-County as they have a reception and awards presentation. |
| Thursday, August 13, 2009 12:30p-2:00p | 111 S. Church St. Louisburg, NC 27549 | This event is hosted by Wake Health Services, Inc. Join State Representative Lucy Allen, State Senator Doug Berger, and Franklin County leaders in an Open House Luncheon. Lunch will be provided by the Partnership for Prescription Assistance. |
| Thursday, August 13, 2009 | Carrboro Community Health Center 301 Lloyd St. Carrboro, NC 27510 | Piedmont Health Services will be hosting Congressman David Price for a brief visit. |
| Thursday, August 13, 2009 6:30p-8:30p | Local Farmworker Camp (housing location) | Blue Ridge Community Health Services will be offering free HIV, glucose, blood pressure screenings, and general health education. |
| Thursday, August 13 and Friday August 14, 2009 10:00a-2:00p | Kinston Community Health Center (Lobbies) 324 N. Queen St. Kinston, NC 28502 | Kinston Community Health Center will dedicated these 2 days, Thursday and Friday, for Patient Appreciation. |
| Friday, August 14, 2009 | East Flat Rock Park Intersection of Spartanburg Hwy & Blue Ridge Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28726 | Blue Ridge Community Health Services will have an Appreciation picnic for staff, board, volunteers, family, and friends to recognize those who have made critical contributions to migrant and community health this year. |
| Friday, August 14, 2009 | Person Family Medical Center 702 N. Main St. Roxboro, NC 27573 | Person Family Medical Center employees will be wearing T-shirts on Monday and Friday to celebrate National Health Center Week. An information booth and advocate booth will be set up the entire week in the lobby. Magnets with the health center's telephone numbers will be passed out. Posters and balloons will mark the entrances. |
| Saturday, August 15, 2009 4:00p-7:00p | Iglesia Casa de Dios 4002 Raleigh Rd. Wilson, NC 27893 | Carolina Family Health Centers and AMEXCAN (Association of Mexicans in North Carolina) will hold a community health fair. The health fair will offer basic screenings for diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and HIV testing. Cultural activities that promote nutritious eating habits and exercise will also be available. For more information or to participate, call (252) 258-9967 or (252) 206-6523, or email at amexcan@gmail.com. |
| Saturday, August 15, 2009 6:00pm | Select Food Service 1257 Enterprise Blvd. Kinston, NC 28504 | Kinston Community Health Center will host a Community Banquet. The attire is semi-formal. Tickets may be purchased at Kinston Community Health Center for $10. Ticket proceeds will be donated to the Lenoir County Boys and Girls Club. |
| Saturday, August 15, 2009 | C.W. Williams Community Health Center 3333 Wilkinson Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28208 | C. W. Williams CHC will having a Fun, Food, & Family Health Fair. Attendees will have the opportunity to talk with different community organizations, receive information about services offered at the health center, and have health screenings performed. There will be fun activities for children of all ages and free food for everyone. Congressman Mel Watt has been invited to attend. |
| Sunday, August 16, 2009 10:00a-4:00p | Barnett Park 3700 Sand Clay Rd. Kinston, NC 28504 | Farmworker Family Day Theme: Promoting Healthy Living Latino Initiative Get Real will be providing free HIV/Syphilis testing. Mobile medical unit will be on-site. Kinston CHC and AMEXCAN will host a soccer tournament. Free food, games and activities focusing on healthy living, and door prizes will be given. Legal Aide will provide pesticide trainings. Information will be givin about Kinston CHC's nurse mid-wife, Project Assist, and the Lenoir-Greene Asthma Coalition. |