Archive for February 2015

HRHCare is pleased the launch of a six-week Mejor Vida Program, a Healthy Choices New York self-management course given in Spanish, offered in Peekskill starting on March 5th. This community-based workshop is free of charge and will tackle topics such as healthy eating; exercise; managing depression; appropriate use of medication; effective communication with family and health professionals; relaxation techniques; how to navigate the health care system; and new health treatment evaluation. Each participant in the workshop will receive a copy of the companion book Tomando Control de su Salud, an audio relaxation CD and an audio exercise CD. All materials […]

On Wednesday, February 18th, HRHCare will celebrate Black History Month with an exhibition of the work of artist Richard Mubiru in the Founders Room of the Health Center at Peekskill. Join the Reverend Jeannette Phillips, HRHCare Founding Mother and Executive Vice President, for refreshments between 6 and 8 PM as she speaks to the importance of Black History Month and introduces Enyinnaya Ogbuagu who will present Richard Mubiru’s work. A graduate of the Institute of Art and Design in Pretoria, Richard Mubiru vividly captures the energy of the landscape and people from the wine lands in his native South Africa. […]

HRHCare will present Signals to Freedom, a show of quilts from artist Carole Robinson, at the H-Art Gallery in Peekskill starting February 8th with opening receptions held on February 13th and 14th. A native New Yorker and consummate jewelry maker, lamp worker and quilter, Ms. Robinson will present a series of her own quilts featuring designs used as communication signals amongst slaves escaping to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Quilts such as these hung from porches and clothes lines throughout 19th century America to let runaway slaves know when, where and how to travel to safety. With Peekskill serving as […]

The HRHCare Maxine S. Postal Tri-Community Health Center at Amityville will host a Valentine’s Day Friendship Party on Thursday, February 12th, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. With the participation of Healthfirst, this event will include not only face-painting, music and giveaways, but also an opportunity to learn more about New York State government-sponsored health insurance programs. For more information contact Elizabeth Feliciano at 631.716.9026 or efeliciano@hrhcare.org. The HRHCare Maxine S. Postal Tri-Community Health Center 1080 Sunrise Highway Amityville, NY 11701