Health Day to Provide Access to Health Services for Stamford's Immigrant Population

Event Planned to Provide Access to Health Services for Stamford’s Immigrant Population
March 4, 2015

WHAT: “Health Day,” co-hosted by Neighbors Link Stamford and Franklin Street Community Health Center, is an event that provides Stamford’s immigrant population with access to much needed medical and dental services.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 4, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

WHERE: Neighbors Link Stamford, 75 Selleck Street, Stamford, CT

WHY: Franklin Street CHC and Neighbors Link Stamford have been collaborating over the past four years to provide health care and wellness education in a bilingual setting through a monthly workshop series. These workshops have provided information on diabetes, STD’s, nutrition, birth control, high blood pressure, and other relevant health topics to new immigrants in the Stamford area, who otherwise would not have access to such services. These workshops have highlighted the need to provide medical and dental services to the immigrant population and were the catalyst behind creating “Health Day,” which saw great success in its first year.

CHC and Neighbors Link Stamford’s participation in this event represents true inter-agency collaboration with the goal of improving the health and wellness of Stamford’s recently immigrated residents, which is directly aligned with the mission of both organizations.

During the event, Community Health Center will offer:

· Mobile dental services – providing comprehensive cleanings and sealant application as necessary for children and adults

· Free glucose testing

· Free blood pressure screening

· Free nutrition information

· Hand hygiene demonstrations

· Medical staff on premises to answer general, health related questions

· Assistance with applying for state medical insurance

About Neighbors Link Stamford
Neighbors Link Stamford is non-profit organization, established in 2011, that provides a comprehensive resource center for recent immigrants in the Stamford, Connecticut area. The mission of Neighbors Link Stamford is to strengthen the whole community by actively enhancing the healthy integration of immigrants.

About Community Health Center, Inc.
Since 1972, Community Health Center, Inc. has been one of the leading healthcare providers in the state of Connecticut, building a world-class primary health care system committed to caring for uninsured and underserved populations. CHC is focused on improving health outcomes for its more than 130,000 patients as well as building healthy communities. Recognized as both a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance and a Primary Care Medical Home by The Joint Commission, CHC delivers service in more than 200 locations statewide, offering primary care in medical, dental and behavioral health services. For more information, visit www.chc1.com.