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Peekskill, NY – HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare), a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is excited to announce the launch of the Coram Community Walks program with a Kick-off Fun Walk on Monday, May 4th. With the proven success of walking clubs at other Health Centers throughout the HRHCare network, The HRHCare Elsie Owens Health Center at Coram is proud to join in the effort of encouraging group walking as a fun and significant step towards better health. Coram Community Walks will meet every Monday and Wednesday from May 4th until June 8th, rain or shine, for a half hour walk starting at 5:30 PM. Upon joining Coram Community Walks, all participants are able to reserve a Step Up For Wellness booklet and earn free prizes.
The Coram Community Walks Kick-off Fun Walk will take place from 5:30 to 6:00 PM at Diamond in the Pines, 1850 Route 22 in Coram, and is open to all. For more information on Coram Community Walks and the Kick-off Fun Walk, contact Judith Clarke, RN, at 631.320.2220 ext. 52165 or jclarke@hrhcare.org.
Coram Community Walks is sponsored by the Suffolk County Department of Health Office of Minority Health, the Long Island Health Collaborative, the Town of Brookhaven Albert Tinnie Senior Club and the HRHCare Elsie Owens Health Center at Coram Health Advisory Council.
About HRHCare
HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare) is a nonprofit, New York State licensed, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Founded in 1975 to provide care to the medically underserved population of Peekskill, HRHCare has grown to include 29 health centers delivering care throughout a 10 county region of New York to 112,000 patients with nearly 200 primary care practitioners.
HRHCare provides comprehensive services including adult and pediatric care; obstetrical and gynecological care; family planning; HIV counseling, testing and referral; dental services; mental health counseling; nutrition counseling; podiatry; WIC services; health education; and a full complement of outreach, translation, transportation, benefits counseling and health insurance enrollment assistance.
HRHCare has a profound commitment to the communities it serves and works to improve community health through partnerships and collaborations with key stakeholders including local businesses, social service agencies, housing organizations, food banks, farm worker alliances and other community organizations.
For more information contact:
Jeffrey Palmer
914.425.0890 / jpalmer@hrhcare.org
