Category: Connecting With You

It’s hard to believe we’re already more than halfway through 2022; it feels like we just welcomed the new year! Although we may not enjoy how quickly the year seems to be passing, now is the perfect time to reflect on what has passed and what is to come. If you made health-related resolutions at the beginning of 2022, now is the perfect time to revisit them! For help reaching these health goals, consider talking to your doctor, utilizing NEVHC’s resources, such as our Health Education Department’s classes, and following our social media channels to learn about more resources NEVHC offers to patients. Use the next 5 months to reach your personal health goals!   National Health Center Week 2022 Resources...

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The summer season is quickly approaching; the weather is getting warmer and the days are longer. June 21 marks our farewell to spring! While many of us relate summer with outdoor activities, let’s remember to take precautions to keep potential seasonal health risks away. Have fun in the sun and follow the CDC’s Tips for a Healthy Summer to keep you and your family safe. Temporary Closure of Rainbow Dental Center We regret to announce that NEVHC’s Rainbow Dental Center in Canyon Country is temporarily closed. The closure is due to a car accident that caused a structure fire after midnight on June 12. We are grateful that our staff were not on site when the accident occurred, and we...

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During the month of April, we celebrate National Public Health Week (April 4 - 10). During this week, we recognize the impact of public health on our community, and highlight the issues that need to be addressed to continue improving our community’s health. We have wonderful public health professionals at NEVHC who ensure you have the necessary tools and resources to stay healthy, and can help you make healthy lifestyle changes to improve your family’s health.   Staff Spotlight: Carolina Aguilar, Program Manager of Health Education As part of National Public Health Week, we are pleased to spotlight Carolina Aguilar, a member of our Health Education department. Health educators are an essential part of the public health team because they...

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February is American Heart Month. This month motivates us to adopt healthy lifestyles to prevent heart disease. Focusing on your heart health has never been more important. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S., and people with poor cardiovascular health are also at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Celebrate Heart Month by registering for one of our many Health Education classes that provide education in healthy nutrition, exercise and chronic disease management. To learn more, visit our Health Education webpage.   Updates: Delays in COVID-19 Testing and Phone Lines As the highly contagious omicron variant is quickly spreading in Los Angeles County, there is a high demand for appointments and COVID-19 testing at NEVHC....

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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO: It is my pleasure to be releasing Northeast Valley Health Corporation’s first patient e-newsletter! I sincerely hope you find this newsletter valuable and feel a stronger connection to NEVHC. As a community health center, we feel a deep sense of pride and commitment to you, for placing your trust in our care. You are at the center of our thinking and the work that we love to do! In these bimonthly newsletters, you will be able to read about NEVHC updates, service and provider spotlights, organizational accomplishments and special announcements. We look forward to starting and continuing this ongoing communication with you. - Kim Wyard, Chief Executive Officer   2021 Holiday Drive-Thru Toy Giveaways! NEVHC and...

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HEALTH LITERACY MONTH For over 20 years, October has been recognized as Health Literacy Month. Personal health literacy is defined as individuals having the ability to find, understand and use information and services for health-related decisions for themselves and others; health literacy is essential for patients to improve their health outcomes. For nearly 50 years, Northeast Valley Health Corporation (NEVHC) has addressed health disparities such as this by providing culturally and linguistically competent health services. Working to address health disparities is of utmost importance during turbulent times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, to ensure you remain healthy.   NEVHC'S JOURNEY TO CONNECTED CARE Recently, NEVHC’s Director of Quality and Health Education Debra Rosen had a virtual interview with mHealthIntelligence. In April 2020,...

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