National Health Center Week Is Just Weeks Away
National Health Center Week 2014 (NHCW) Kicks off on August 10-16th.
East Valley Community Health Center celebrates National Health Center Week (NHCW) from August 10 – 16 by hosting numerous events that promote health and wellness for residents of local communities. Health Center Week celebrates more than 9,000 health centers around the United States, which provide services to millions of people each year.
The public is invited to come to East Valley’s local centers to take advantage of a variety of free health screenings, including blood pressure and blood sugar testing. In addition, the centers will offer free health insurance assessments and help individuals to set up medical or dental appointments. East Valley will also offer fun activities for kids such as face painting and free book giveaways.
As part of the celebration, EVCHC will host these wellness-day events open to the public:
• Monday, August 11
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
East Valley Community Health Center – West Covina
420 S. Glendora Ave.
West Covina, CA
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
East Valley Community Health Center – West Covina
420 S. Glendora Ave.
West Covina, CA
• Tuesday, August 12
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
East Valley Community Health Center – Villacorta School
17840 Villa Corta St.
La Puente, CA
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
East Valley Community Health Center – Villacorta School
17840 Villa Corta St.
La Puente, CA
• Wednesday, August 13
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
East Valley Community Health Center – Pomona
1555 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA
• Thursday, August 14
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
West Covina Plaza
112 Plaza Dr.
West Covina, CA
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
East Valley Community Health Center – Pomona
1555 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA
• Thursday, August 14
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
West Covina Plaza
112 Plaza Dr.
West Covina, CA
NHCW was started by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) almost 30 years ago to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s Health Centers as local solutions for affordable and accessible health care. State and local governments also join in the national celebration of NHCW and issue proclamations that recognize the contributions of America’s Health Centers. President Barack Obama has also issued Presidential Proclamations marking NHCW, noting that “Through their work, health centers strengthen our health care system by helping reduce emergency room visits and easing health care burdens for families across America."
