GNBCHC News & Events (Page 3)

Fall 2006

Congressman Barney Frank Visits GNBCHC

(l-r) Robert Nochimow, GNBCH Foundation, George Karousos, GNBCH Foundation, Congressman Barney Frank, Peter C. Georgeopoulos, CEO and Stuart I. Forman, Former GNBCHC President & CEO

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Fall/Winter 2005

Greater New Bedford Community Health Center's Pediatric Construction Project Moving Forward

GNBCHC announces three milestones in its construction project:

1. GNBCHC Chair Rose Yates and President Stuart Forman at the dedication ceremony for the Rose M. Yates Boardroom.

   Rose Yates has been chair of the GNBCHC board since 1987.

   A ceremony was held recently to dedicate the Rose M. Yates Boardroom. Rose Yates has been the Chair of the GNBCHC Board since 1987. The Rose M. Yates Boardroom was built as part of the Health Center's ongoing construction project, which will relocate administration space to make room for the expansion of the Pediatrics, WIC, and Maternal Child Health Departments.
   
2. The GNBCHC Pediatrics Department is scheduled to be completed in December 2005, and will be dedicated as The George Karousos Pediatric Center, after chairman of the Greater New Bedford Community Health Foundation (GNBCHF). Master Chef George Karousos has been instrumental in starting the Greater New Bedford Community Health Foundation, raising funds for the Pediatric construction and its signature fundraising event, the Doctors' Cook-Off. He is the owner of The International Institute of Culinary Arts, the Sea Fare Inn in Portsmouth, RI, the Blue Plate Diner in Middletown, RI, the Abbey Grill in Fall River, and Giorgio's Steak House in Fall River.
   
   

   The GNBCHC Board meets in the newly dedicated Rose M. Yates Board Room."

   The Health Center is currently accepting donations to help equip the new Pediatric facility, which needs medical exam tables, scales, equipment, medical supplies, and other necessary materials for the operation of a modern medical facility. Please call 508-992-6553 or visit our How You Can Help page to make a donation.
3. The Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr. Building will be dedicated in January 2006, and will house the Health Centers new full-service pharmacy, lab, x-ray, and other ancillaries. This new building is being constructed between the current Health Center building and the Dental facility, and is the final stage in connecting the two buildings.

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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 Center’s 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.

Peter Georgeopoulos CEO

Peter Georgeopoulos, CEO of the Health Center, is excited about the new means of communication.

“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.



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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.

Winners of the 2005 GNBCHC Golf Tournament

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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.





The golf tournament raised over $30,000 for the Health Center’s 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 O’Connell, and Chris Walton, who helped organize the tournament.

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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 >>>



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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

The Greater New Bedford Community Health Center Board of Directors held its annual meeting and staff award ceremony on March 29, 2005 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The following received 2004 Board Recognition Awards: Anna Dutra, Women’s Health Coordinator Mariah Furtado, Laboratory Assistant Mary McCabe, DDS, Dental Director Sandra McKenna, RN, HIV Nurse Educator Gretchen Pohl, LPN, Adult Medicine Peter Georgeopoulos, Executive Vice President and CFO received the President’s Award.

(L to R) Stuart Forman, Debbie Forman, John Enright, Sr. and D. Karen Enright following the awards ceremony.	The annual meeting was held at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
Click here for more photos of the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center Board of Directors held its annual meeting and staff award ceremony! More>>>>

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September 2004

The third annual Doctor's Cook-Off was held on Sunday, September 19th at 3:30 pm at OceAnna's Restaurant in New Bedford. Over $20,000 was raised towards that GNBCHC Capital Campaign during an evening of food and fun! Thank you to all who made the Doctors' Cook-Off a success!
2004 Doctor's Cook-Off Winners

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August 2004



On August 29, the GNBCHC
said farewell to former Medical Director, Dr. Ron Charles.

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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.



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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


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May 2004

TEAM GNBCHC Runs for the Y

Runners from the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center

Some members of the GNBCHC running team pause for a photo after the Wareham Y 5K Road Race.

participated in the 2nd annual Wareham Y 5K Road Race, to help raise funds to build the new Wareham YMCA. The race wound its way through scenic Onset Village, finishing on Onset Pier. The day was cool and overcast, but Team GNBCHC ran well, receiving awards in several categories.

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.



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March, 2004:

Greater New Bedford Community Health Center Announces Staff Awards

The 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.

From L to R: GNBCHC award recipients Stuart Forman, Joyce Dupont, Janet Forfia, Linda Hallett, Maria Correia, Peter Georgeopoulos, Jeannine Cardinal, Marie Bacon, and Laurel Miller.

Jeannine Cardinal, Maria Correia, Joyce Dupont, Janet Forfia, Linda Hallett, Laurel Miller, MD, Marie Bacon, all received the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center's annual Employee Recognition Awards. Nominated by their co-workers, these employees were recognized by the Health Center's Board of Trustees for exemplifying the Health Center's mission of "providing programs and services to improve the health of individuals and the community."

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.




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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.



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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.

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Earlier in 2003:

Greater New Bedford Community Health Center
Caroline Street Site

The GNBCHC has opened a satellite health center site at the Caroline Street Apartments to meet the increasing need for healthcare services among our city's elderly population.

At Caroline Street, the Health Center will provide comprehensive primary health care to the residents and elderly of the West End. Initially, the Health Center will offer nursing assessments, triage, care management, nutritional counseling, smoking cessation, diabetes education, community outreach, flu shots, and other health screenings. Other planned services include primary care medicine, podiatry, laboratory services, social services, urgent care, pharmacy assistance, as well as referrals for radiology and specialty care. Monthly workshops on different health subjects will also be held.
The Health Center accepts various private insurances, Medicare, and Mass Health. At Caroline Street, the GNBCHC plans to offer medical and nursing care, benefits and pharmacy assistance to its patients.



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