Highlights from National Health Center Week
National Health Center Week is a chance to highlight the vital role community health centers play in providing care, promoting wellness, and building stronger communities. Earlier this month, A&C celebrated with a mix of events for clients, partners, staff, and community members—each one a reflection of our mission in action. Thank you to our clients, partners, staff, and volunteers who made the week meaningful—we couldn’t do it without you. Patient & Client Appreciation Prize Drawing We began the week by celebrating the clients and patients who are at the center of all we do. Resource tables were set up at each clinic, where clients could connect with information about A&C’s services, grab some swag, and enter a prize drawing. Four lucky folks won smart watches that will help track health stats and wellness activities! Basic Needs & Resources: Community Event & Staff Donation Drive A&C also hosted a Basic Needs & Resources Day, serving 59 community members with connections to supportive health resources along with essential items such as snacks and hygiene products. A HUGE thanks goes out to our staff members who participated in the Homeless Resource Team Donation Drive that was launched in July to support this event. We received enough donations to serve everyone who attended the event and supply our Homeless Resource Team with a few extras! Coffee & Connections with Community Partners Several of our valued community partners joined our National Health Center Week celebrations during our Coffee & Connections gathering. Attendees met with leadership, learned more about our programs, and toured our 8320 Madison Avenue location. Strengthening these partnerships helps us continue meeting the needs of those we serve. Lunch & Learn Series: NAMI Hearts + Minds Our staff also had the opportunity to learn and grow by participating in NAMI Hearts + Minds, a training program designed to promote mental and physical wellness through education, self-care strategies, and peer support. A special thanks goes out to A&C Community Impact & Engagement Partner Matt Bane and School Based Support Specialist Ali Hickman for facilitating the series. A&C Staff Spirit Week & Prize Drawing Spirit Week brought out plenty of creativity and team spirit across Adult & Child Health – it was a fun way to celebrate together, learn a little more about each other, and highlight the energy our team brings to work every day. Folks who participated in the Lunch & Learn Series and Spirit Week were entered into a prize drawing. Congratulations to our winners, Brandon Todd, Taylor Pluntz, Amanda Brooks, Jen Sole, Senaidra Reynold, Dustin Thompson, and Lindi Newhard! National Health Center Week Photo Gallery Spirit Week: Mission Monday Spirit Week: Team Tuesday Spirit Week: When You Were Born Wednesday Spirit Week: Theatrical Thursday (characters from TV, movies, musicals or plays) Spirit Week: Flare Friday Basic Needs & Resources Day Coffee & Connections with Community Partners A few more photos just for fun!
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