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GNBCHC News & Events (Page 3)Fall 2006Congressman Barney Frank Visits GNBCHC
<<< BACK Fall/Winter 2005Greater New Bedford Community Health Center's Pediatric Construction Project Moving Forward GNBCHC announces three milestones in its construction project:
<<< BACK April 2006 Greater New Bedford Community Health Center Announces Blog Weblog will help communicate to patients, donors, and community The Greater New Bedford Community Health Center (GNBCHC) has announced the creation of a new Blog, or weblog that will focus on the healthcare challenges facing Greater New Bedford. The blog can be accessed through the Health Centers website, www.gnbchc.org, or directly at gnbchc.gnbchc.org, and will be updated regularly with health news items, Health Center news and events, updates on the current construction project, and fundraising activities. Readers can post comments, and feedback is encouraged. The site was designed by Jacqueline Sylvia of New Bedford-based JS Web Solutions.
This blog will allow us to let the community know what is going on at the health center, educate them about the health issues facing our area, and let people talk back through their comments. I know of no other Community Health Center who is doing this. Visit the GNBCHC Blog at gnbchc.gnbchc.org for more information. <<< BACK June 2005 12th Annual Greater New Bedford Community Health Center Golf Tournament Held Golfers raise over $30,000 for GNBCHC for Pediatrics The Greater New Bedford Community Health Center (GNBCHC) recently held its 12th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, June 13th at the Fall River Country Club. ![]()
![]() Golfers enjoyed lunch and dinner in the Clubhouse. Trophies were awarded to the top three teams, Closest to the Pin, and Longest Drive. Many also won various cash and raffle prizes that had been donated by local companies and individuals. Golfers on hole #3 also had the chance to win
a 2-year lease of a new Ford Explorer, donated by Rodman Ford in
Foxboro. ![]() The golf tournament raised over $30,000 for the Health Centers Pediatric Department. In the past 12 years, the event has raised over $384,000 for the Health Center. Special thanks go out to Ron Ambroseno, Edna Carroll, Jean Paul Desrosiers, Darlene Dymsza, Casy Ferreira, John P. Ford, Peter C. Georgeopoulos, Francine Herman, Dawn Johnson, Pamela Kavanaugh, Joyce OConnell, and Chris Walton, who helped organize the tournament. The Greater New Bedford Community Health Center serves the residents of the medically under-served community of Greater New Bedford. The Capital Campaign continues to raise funds to expand and maintain Health Center facilities. This will allow an increase in pediatric, adult medicine, and dental visits, enable the relocation of the Pediatrics Department with WIC, and will allow for separate well and sick pediatric waiting rooms. >>>Click here for more photos our our 12th Annual Greater New Bedford Community Health Center Golf Tournament >>> <<< BACK GNBCHC Capital Campaign Continues The Greater New Bedford Community Health Center's Capital Campaign continues. Please consider a gift to help ensure affordable health care in your community. Click here if you would like to make a donation. All donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law." March 2005 Greater New Bedford Community Health Center Staff Receive Awards from Board of Directors
<<< BACK September 2004
<<< BACK August 2004 ![]() ![]() On August 29, the GNBCHC said farewell to former Medical Director, Dr. Ron Charles. <<< BACK June 2004 ![]() From left to right: Phil Paleologos, Patrick Sullivan, Rose Yates, Stuart Forman, New Bedford Mayor Frederick Kalisz, George Karousos, Lisa Feitelberg-Costa, and Father Constantine Bebis celebrate the official groundbreaking of the Health Center's new pharmacy, June 3, 2004. <<< BACK New! Rapid OraQuick We are now using the new Rapid OraQuick HIV. The
Rapid OraQuick for HIV is done by a simple fingerstick and the results that are
99.9% accurate are read in 20 minutes. The GNBCHC lab is certification by the
Department of Public Health to use these tests. For more information visit
www.abbottdiagnostics.com<<< BACK May 2004 TEAM GNBCHC Runs for the YRunners from the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center
Members of Team GNBCHC include: Mandy Adauchanab, Dr. Praveen Adhyapak, Tiffany Andrade, Jesse Bacon, Marie Bacon, Tony Bacon, Zach Bacon, Max Becker, Jim Buckley, Paul Champagne, Dr. Ron Charles, Maria Correia, Cindy Davis, Sharon Dixon, Jeana Goncalves, Moe Hamcha, Dr. Don Middleton, Dr. Ephraim Semah, Melissa Sousa. <<< BACK March, 2004: Greater New Bedford Community Health Center Announces Staff AwardsThe Greater New Bedford Community Health Center (GNBCHC) has awarded nine employees for exemplary service to the community. The award ceremony was held at the New Bedford Whaling Museum on March 30.
Vice President of Human Resources Marie Bacon was presented with the President's Award for her many years of dedication to the GNBCHC. Health Center Former President and CEO Stuart Forman and CEO Peter Georgeopoulos received special plaques for their years of service and leadership to the Health Center. <<< BACK January 2004 Will 2004 be the year you:Stop smoking?Lose weight? Take back your health? Health Center Programs For A Healthy Lifestyle Many health problems are preventable. Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in Massachusetts accounting for close to 9,300 deaths, according to the Mass Department of Public Health. The Health Center offers Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss, Diabetes Education, and Asthma Management programs to help patients to make healthy choices. Nutrition services include one-on-one counseling with a Registered Dietician who is also a Certified Diabetes Educator. The Tobacco Treatment Program includes quit aid options such as Nicoderm CQ Patch, Zyban (Wellbutrin SR), and behavioral counseling. Patients are required to attend weekly treatment sessions for eight to ten weeks. Wellness Programs are offered at various times throughout the year. Please call the Health Center for more information. <<< BACK December, 2003: GNBCHC and Stop & Shop Pharmacy Partnership The Greater New Bedford
Community Health Center and Stop & Shop announce a new partnership to
provide affordable prescription drugs to the residents of Greater New Bedford.
The GNBCHC has chose Stop & Shop Pharmacy location in New Bedford and
Fairhaven to be the preferred pharmacy provider for patients. <<< BACK Earlier in 2003: Greater New Bedford Community Health Center |
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