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HRHCare Brings Free Healthy Choices Workshops to New City

On February 12, 2016 / News / Comments Off

HRHCare is excited to partner with the Rockland County Department of Health to bring a free series of Healthy Choices Workshops to the Ramapo Senior Center in New City starting Tuesday, March 29th. This workshop series is designed to help participants find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better food and exercise choices, learn how to properly use medication, learn better ways to talk with health care providers and family members about their health, and feel more confident in managing their own health. Free educational materials will also be provided! There will be an Open House for […]

Eastern Dutchess Operations Manager to Receive February 2016 Planetree Spirit Award

On February 10, 2016 / News, Press Releases / Comments Off

Amenia, NY – HRHCare Community Health, a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is pleased to announce that Phyllis Roosa, Operations Manager for the HRHCare Health Centers at Amenia, Dover Plains and Pine Plains, will be presented with the February 2016 Planetree Spirit Award for excellence in patient care. The HRHCare Planetree Institute presents these awards to employees who go above and beyond to make health care more personalized and create a warm and welcoming environment for all. A graduate of Becker College […]

HRHCare Executive VP and Director of Hispanic Health Honored by Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce

On February 5, 2016 / News, Press Releases / Comments Off

Peekskill, NY – HRHCare Community Health, a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is pleased to announce that HRHCare Founding Mother and Executive Vice President of Community Development the Rev. Jeannette Phillips and Director of Hispanic Health Wilfredo Morel were recently honored during the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce annual awards ceremony. The Annual Chamber Awards recognizes those who have made a significant and lasting contribution to their local community. Receiving the Quality of Life Award on behalf of HRHCare, the Rev. […]

HRHCare Awarded $2 Million to Prevent and Control Chronic Disease in New York State

On February 4, 2016 / News, Press Releases / Comments Off

New York State Government Places Trust in HRHCare to Fight Toughest Long-Term Health Challenges Peekskill, NY – HRHCare, one of largest federally qualified health center (FQHC) systems in the country, announced today that it has received a $2.05 million grant from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to launch the Hudson Community Health Alliance, a coalition including the Rockland and Westchester County Departments of Health to help prevent and control chronic health issues such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. The funding will allow for the implementation of strategies that promote health, support and reinforce healthful behaviors, […]

Souper Saturday to Benefit HRHCare Alamo Farmworker Community Center

On January 28, 2016 / News / Comments Off

Enjoy delicious soup, bread, salad and dessert on Saturday, February 27th, while benefiting the HRHCare Alamo Farmworker Community Center at Goshen! All funds raised will be used to support Alamo programs such as youth and adult groups and the Hot Meals program which feeds farmworkers and other community members in need each Sunday. Specialty products hand-made by farmworkers from the Alamo Sewing Club will also be available to purchase! Souper Saturday at the Alamo will take place between 12 and 3 PM on Saturday, February 27th, at the HRHCare Alamo Farmworker Community Center, 890 Pulaski Highway in Goshen, NY. The […]

Goshen Outreach Worker Receives January 2016 Planetree Spirit Award

On January 26, 2016 / News, Press Releases / Comments Off

Goshen, NY – HRHCare Community Health, a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is pleased to announce that Rodrigo Gallego, an outreach worker and medical interpreter at the HRHCare Alamo Health Center at Goshen, will be presented with the January 2016 Planetree Spirit Award for excellence in patient care. The HRHCare Planetree Institute presents these awards to employees who go above and beyond to make health care more personalized and create a warm and welcoming environment for all. An HRHCare outreach worker in […]

HRHCare Community HealthCorps Participate in Poughkeepsie Project Connect

On January 25, 2016 / News / Comments Off

On January 25th, members from the HRHCare Community HealthCorps, the largest health-focused AmeriCorps program, joined the Dutchess County Housing Consortium and other local organizations to present Project Impact in Poughkeepsie. This project seeks to survey homeless members of the community in order to secure direct funding to address their needs. HRHCare Community HealthCorps members provided free blood pressure screenings to those in attendance as well as set up appointments for them at the closest HRHCare Health Center. Other organizations in attendance provided free housing assistance, haircuts, groceries and other important services. Many thanks to all of our dedicated Community HealthCorps!

Regional Practice Manager Sherry Wyckoff Joins Poughkeepsie Family Services Board of Directors

On January 19, 2016 / News / Comments Off

Congratulations to HRHCare Regional Practice Manager Sherry Wyckoff on joining the Family Services Inc., Poughkeepsie board of directors! Sherry currently oversees seven Health Centers in the far north of the HRHCare service area in Dutchess and Columbia Counties. She has presented at various public health and safety conventions and forums and has co-authored numerous public safety related manuscripts. She currently sits on the board for the Occupational and Environmental Health Center of Eastern New York and previously served as the board chair for Girls on the Run in Central New York, an organization dedicated to enabling young and adolescent girls […]

Peekskill Preservation Company to Host Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

On January 8, 2016 / News / Comments Off

Peekskill, NY – HRHCare Community Health, a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is proud to partner with the Preservation Company, Inc. of Peekskill to present a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Sunday, January 17th. This year the Preservation Company will present Lafern Joseph and Myrna Santos with Community Service Awards and give special recognition to the Peekskill Branch of the NAACP. There will also be a display of art available for purchase inspired by the life and message of Dr. King. The […]

HRHCare CEO Anne Kauffman Nolon, MPH, Inducted into the NACHC Grassroots Advocacy Hall of Fame

On January 8, 2016 / News, Press Releases / Comments Off

Peekskill, NY – HRHCare, one of largest federally qualified health center (FQHC) systems in the country, announced today that its President and CEO – who has been with HRHCare for 38 of its 40 years of existence – has been inducted into the National Association of Community Health Centers Grassroots Advocacy Hall of Fame, and was included in the ‘2015 Recipients for Distinguished Service and Contributions’ portion of the CHCANYS Annual Awards Dinner. The NACHC Grassroots Advocacy Hall of Fame members have all made lasting contributions to ensuring the creation, survival, and strength of health centers and the community health […]

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