National Health Center Week
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS:
Celebrating our Community Impact
Special Guests
At Northeast Valley Health Corporation we proudly serve over 83,000 patients in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys regardless of one’s ability to pay, health coverage, or immigration status. We are fortunate to count on the support of our elected representatives who are helping us light the way for healthier communities. Check-in every day and find out who stops by to say hello and wish you a happy National Health Center Week!
Virtual Community Health Series
The COVID-19 pandemic may have prevented us from celebrating National Health Center Week together this year. However, it will not stop NEVHC health care champions from continuing to guide you towards better health. Tune in each day to gain valuable information about health topics and social issues that are affecting the community we serve. We hope you will be inspired to continue working towards your health goals!
FIT-N-FUN at Home with NEVHC
When it comes to chronic disease prevention, it helps to start early. Join NEVHC’s Dr. Teda Arunrut for our Fit-N-Fun at Home segment to learn how physical activity can help people of all ages prevent chronic disease. There is a recommendation for every member of the family.
Cooking at Home with NEVHC
Need some ideas for healthy meals? Join CalFresh Healthy Living Program Manager Denise Torres for a cooking demonstration to help you introduce healthy fruits and vegetables into your meals! The recipe is kid-friendly so we encourage you to invite your kids to participate!
Additional Resources:
– CalFresh Healthy Living Recipes
– American Heart Association’s Healthy for Good program
Gardening at Home with NEVHC
Join CalFresh Healthy Living Program Coordinator Monsi Portillo for guidance on how to start a herb or vegetable garden at home! This workshop takes into consideration that people may not have yard space to plant gardens. Monsi will teach you how to plant a container garden and answer questions about garden care and maintenance.
Diabetes Prevention with NEVHC
Did you know that 1 in 3 people living in the U.S. is at risk for Type 2 diabetes? Join Health Education Program Manager Maria Guerrero for guidance on how you can prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes. Maria will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes and provide fun tips for healthy living.
Advocating for Community Health
Join NEVHC’s Government and Community Relations Manager Brian Gavidia to learn how you can champion your community’s health through advocacy and civic engagement. Brian will offer simple ways to advocate from home that include direct digital advocacy efforts like e-mailing legislators, participating in tweet-storms and more!
Stress Management with NEVHC
The COVID-19 pandemic is a challenging and stressful time for everyone. Now is as good a time as any to learn more about managing your stress level. Join Health Homes Program Manager Victor Solano to learn how the “four A’s” can help you prevent or manage stress!
Exploring Diversity through Storytelling with NEVHC Providers
Discussions about systemic racism are at the forefront of today’s society. Join NEVHC Providers to learn how story-telling and reading with your child can provide a pathway to understanding diversity and inclusion. An age-appropriate reading list will also be shared.
Exploring Diversity through Storytelling with NEVHC Providers
Journey with us through this story of meeting new experiences and leaning on the support of our loved ones as our main character goes for an adventurous walk with her mother to her local health center. Join NEVHC provider Dr. Teda Arunrut for Walking Together, a children’s book written by Jade Mathieson and illustrated by Louwrisa Blaauw. This reading is performed in both English and Thai.
Exploring Diversity through Storytelling with NEVHC Providers
Stories can reflect valuable lessons, spark imagination and inspire a love of words and language in your child. They also illustrate the wonders of our wide world by representing diverse cultures, languages and families.Join NEVHC’s Ellen Monaco, N.P. as she shares an inspiring story of exploring the unknown, overcoming challenges and the value of friendship in The Snowman and the Dragon.
Exploring Diversity through Storytelling with NEVHC Providers
Many of us have wished we could look or sound like everybody else, but have learned that our differences are special, natural and unique! Join NEVHC provider Dr. Alicia Lwin as she reads from Lara the Yellow Ladybird, an unforgettable children’s book by Catherine Holtzhausen, Martha Evans and Nadene Kriel. It can help begin a valuable conversation about diversity and loving our unique selves!
National Health Center Week Sponsors
It would not be possible for NEVHC to light the way for healthier communities without the generous support of our community partners. Learn more about them!
Brilliance Sponsor
Luminary Sponsor
Enlightenment Sponsor
Glowing Sponsor
Honored Friends
Californians Allied for Patients Protection
Five Point
Clear Print
JLL
NEVHC is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n) with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.
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