National Health Center Week Events: Illinois

Alivio Medical Center
966 W. Cullerton
Chicago,, IL 60608

Event: Various
Date: August 8-13, 2010
Time: All day

Location:
Alivio Medical Center
966 W. 21st Street
2355 S. Western
Chicago
St. Paul Church

Coordinator: Marty Sanchez
Phone: 312-829-6303

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Central Counties Health Centers, Inc.
2239 E. Cook St.
Springfield, IL 62703

Event: NHCW Open House
Date: 8/11/10
Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location:
Central Counties Health Centers, Inc.
2239 E. Cook St.
Springfield

Coordinator: Heather Burton
Phone: 217-788-2389

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Illinois legislators

Additional Information:
An open house will be held for invited Illinois legislators, donors, supporters and friends of CCHC. A tour and Q&A session will also occur.

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Central Counties Health Centers, Inc.
2239 E. Cook St.
Springfield, IL 62703

Event: CCHC Open House
Date: August 11, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM

Location:
Capitol Community Health Center
2239 E. Cook St.
Springfield

Coordinator: Heather Burton
Phone: 217-788-2389

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Senator Dick Durbin
Rep. John Shimkus

Additional Information:
Other Public Officials Invited: Illinois Rep. Poe, Rep. Brauer, Senator Bomke Attendees will have the chance to learn about CCHC and health center services, tour the facility, see plans for the planned expansion and meet Board members and staff.

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Central Counties Health Centers, Inc.
2239 E. Cook St.
Springfield, IL 62703

Event: Patient Appreciation Cookout
Date: August 12, 2010
Time:

Location:
Capitol Community Health Center
2239 E. Cook St.
Springfield

Coordinator: Heather Burton
Phone: 217-788-2389

Additional Information:
CCHC staff will be cooking out at CCHC. Free lunch and giveaways for CCHC patients

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Centro de Salud Esperanza
1501 S. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608

Event: Summer Fun Fair
Date: August 8, 2010
Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Location:
Esperanza Parking Lot
2001 S. California Ave.
Chicago

Coordinator: Dan Fulwiler
Phone: 773.584.6130

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Luis Gutierrez
Antonio Munoz

Additional Information:
Event to include health screenings, information from community organizations, children's activities, a petting zoo, and an exhibition of dancing horses!

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Christian Community Health Center
9718 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60628

Event: Meet Your Providers
Date: 8/11/10
Time:

Location:
Christian Community Health Center
9718 S. Halsted St.
Chicago

Coordinator: Samantha Lewis
Phone: 773-233-4100

Additional Information:
Presentations of all providers via television accompanied by personal introductions throughout the day, focusing on the newest providers at CCHC. Other events include a healthy eating seminar with samples, an aerobics class and Wii Mario Kart Summer Olympics tournament for kids.

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Christian Community Health Center
9718 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60628

Event: Blood pressure/cholesterol screenings
Date: 8/9/10
Time:

Location:
Christian Community Health Center
9718 S. Halsted St.
Chicago

Coordinator: Samantha Lewis
Phone: 773-233-4100

Additional Information:
All walk-ins will be dedicated to blood pressure and cholesterol screenings.

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Christopher Rural Health Planning Corporation
4241 State Highway 14
Christopher, IL 62822

Event: NHCW Activities Daily
Date: 8/8-14/10
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location:
Johnston City Community Health Center
14410 Rt. 37
South Johnston City

Coordinator: Kim Romani
Phone: 618-724-1613

Additional Information:
Many events planned including Women's, Men's and Children's Health Days. Several vendors will also be participating - American Red Cross, St. Joseph Sleep Center, Curves for Women, Free PSA Testing and more.

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Circle Family HealthCare Network
5002 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60644

Event: 2010 Community Health Fair with Social Services & Linkages
Date: 8/11/10
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location:
Division Health Center
4909 W. Division St., #305
Chicago

Coordinator: Dia Hart
Phone: 773-379-1373

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Congressman Danny K. Davis
Aldermen Ed Smith & Deborah Graham

Additional Information:
Health care service opportunities will be provided to the community, including school physicals and immunizations for children and health screenings for adults. Health education will be provided to all residents and friends of the community.

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Community Health Care, Inc.
500 W. River Dr.
Davenport, IL 52801

Event: Open House
Date: 8/9/10
Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location:
Community Health Care, Inc. - Moline
1106 4th Ave.
Moline

Coordinator: Tom Bowman
Phone: 563-336-3112

Additional Information:
An open house will be held for invited elected officials and local supporters. CHC, Inc. will also be celebrating 35 years of service in the Quad Cities. Games, contests and cookouts will be held at the main facility for patients to learn the value of health centers.

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Community Health Improvement Center
2905 N. Main St.
Decatur, IL 62526

Event: Breakfast Gathering
Date: 8/10/10
Time: 8:30 a.m.

Location:
Community Health Improvement Center
2905 N. Main St.
Decatur

Coordinator: Samantha Bright
Phone: 217-877-9117, ext. 243

Additional Information:
CHIC will host an informal gathering for political and community leaders to learn about CHIC's recent accomplishments and events. This is also an opportunity for board members to visit the clinic during operating hours. A simple lunch and tours will be provided.

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Community Health Improvement Center
2905 N. Main St.
Decatur, IL 62526

Event: Patient Appreciation Week
Date: 8/8-14/10
Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location:
Community Health Improvement Center
2905 N. Main St.
Decatur

Coordinator: Samantha Bright
Phone: 217-877-9117, ext. 243

Additional Information:
Small gifts will be handed out to patients during NHCW, including post-it notes provided by IPHCA, bubbles for children and pens for adults.

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Community Health Improvement Center
2905 N. Main St.
Decatur, IL 62526

Event: Waiting Area Display
Date: 8/9/10
Time:

Location:
Community Health Improvement Center
2905 N. Main St.
Decatur

Coordinator: Samantha Bright
Phone: 217-877-9117, ext. 243

Additional Information:
An information table will be set up with details on CHIC and the importance of health centers. Furthermore, CHIC will provide information about National Health Center Week.

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Crusader Community Health
1200 W. State St.
Rockford, IL 61102

Event: Back to School Rally
Date: 8/14/10
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location:
Washington Park Community Center
3617 Delaware
Rockford

Coordinator: Linda Niemiec
Phone: 815-490-1621

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Community and local officials
School superintendent

Additional Information:
Community event to equip youth with school supplies and empower students for the upcoming year. Over 1,000 children expected to attend.

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Eagle View Community Health System
1204 Highway 164 E.
Oquawka, IL 61469

Event: Open House
Date: 8/9/10
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Location:
Eagle View Community Health System
Stronghurst IL Site
Stronghurst

Coordinator: Carmen Stevens
Phone: 309-867-2734

Additional Information:
This open house will showcase the brand new dental expansion at the Stronghurst, Illinois, site.

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Heartland Health Outreach, Inc.
1015 W. Lawrence
Chicago, IL 60640

Event: Health Center Week Awareness
Date: 8/8 - 8/14
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location:
Heartland Health Outreach
1015 W. Lawrence
Chicago

Coordinator: Virginia Aviles
Phone: 773-751-1817

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Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center
3010 Grand Ave.
Waukegan, IL 60085

Event: NHCW Promotion - 5-4-3-2-1-GO!
Date: 8/8 - 8/14
Time:

Location:
Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center
3010 Grand Ave.
Waukegan

Coordinator: Leslie Piotrowski
Phone: 847-377-8055

Additional Information:
Lake County will be celebrating and promoting National Health Center Wek with the message of 5-4-3-2-1-GO! from the Consortium to Lower Childhood Obesity in Chicago Children. The message encourages establishing a healthy lifestyle for children that can be used for the whole family.

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PCC Community Wellness Center
14 W. Lake St.
Oak Park, IL 60302

Event: Taste of Austin - Health Fair
Date: 8/21 - 8/22
Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location:
Columbus Park
Austin Community
Chicago

Coordinator: Toni Bush
Phone: 708-524-7687

Additional Information:
PCC will be participating in the Annual Taste of Austin Health Fair. Free heatlh screening and health eating information will be provided along with information about PCC's new Austin Family Health Center and new dental services available to PCC patients.

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Shawnee Health Service
109 California St.
Carterville, IL 62918

Event: Community Health Center Week Recognition
Date: 8/8 - 8/14
Time:

Location:
All Shawnee Health Service Locations
Southern Illinois
Carterville, Carbondale

Coordinator: Nancy Muzzarelli
Phone: 618-956-9509

Additional Information:
News releases, banners, website recognition, lobby signage and banners will be used to spread the word about CHC Week in Illinois.

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Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
8080 State St.
East St. Louis, IL 62203

Event: Employee Appreciation Week
Date: 8/8-14/10
Time:

Location:
All SIHF Locations
Southern Illinois
East St. Louis

Coordinator: LaShunda Laurner
Phone: 6183973303

Additional Information:
An employee event will be held each day at all SIHF locations. The entire week will also be filled with community outreach events, health center awareness activities and recognition for community service workers. SIHF employees will distribute information throughout the communities to increase awareness.

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TCA Health, Inc.
1029 E. 130th St.
Chicago, IL 60628

Event: Saddle Up for Good Health
Date: 8/7/10
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location:
TCA Health, Inc. (Outer grounds)
1029 E. 130th St.
Chicago

Coordinator: Veronica Clarke
Phone: (773) 995-6300

Additional Information:
This day will include school physicals to be given to the first 50 children with appointments. Fun day outdoords with children's play area, senior game tent, health education, high school dance troop and many other games throughout the week.

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Whiteside County Community Health Clinic
1300 W. 2nd St.
Rock Falls, IL 61071

Event: Behaviorhal Health Addition Open House
Date: 8/12/10
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Location:
Whiteside County Community Health Clinic
1300 W. 2nd St.
Rock Falls

Coordinator: Lynne Schweppe
Phone: 815-626-2230

Additional Information:
By Invitation Only - An open house for the new behavioral health addition for elected officials at the local, county, state and federal levels.

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Whiteside County Community Health Clinic
1300 W. 2nd St.
Rock Falls, IL 61071

Event: WSDR Radio Program
Date: 8/13/10
Time: 8:30 a.m.

Location:
On the Air w/ Brian Zschiesche
WSDR
Rock Falls

Coordinator: Lynne Schweppe
Phone: 815-626-2230

Additional Information:
Morning DJ and ESDR radio show host, Brian Zschiesche, will interview Lynne Schweppe, APN, Director of Clinic Operations, about National Health Center Week activities.

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Whiteside County Community Health Clinic
1300 W. 2nd St.
Rock Falls, IL 61071

Event: Media Blitz
Date: 8/4/10
Time:

Location:
Whiteside County Community Health Clinic
1300 W. 2nd St.
Rock Falls

Coordinator: Lynne Schweppe
Phone: 815-626-2230

Additional Information:
Multiple media exposures will be provided to the community through newspaper press releases, radio PSAs, website and the health departments electronic message board to recognize the celebration of National Health Center Week.

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Whiteside County Community Health Clinic
1300 W. 2nd St.
Rock Falls, IL 61071

Event: Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Date: 8/4/10
Time:

Location:
Whiteside County Community Health Clinic
1300 W. 2nd St.
Rock Falls

Coordinator: Lynne Schweppe
Phone: 815-626-2230

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Whiteside County Community Health Clinic
1300 W. 2nd St.
Rock Falls, IL 61071

Event: Health Fair
Date: 8/9 - 8/13
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location:
Whiteside County Community Health Clinic
1300 W. 2nd St.
Rock Falls

Coordinator: Lynne Schweppe
Phone: 815-626-2230

Additional Information:
Public health and clinic staff will provide free blood pressure, depression and diabetes screenings, health education, clinic program information and applications for medical assistance.

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Will County Community Health Center
1106 Neal Ave.
Joliet, IL 60433

Event: Staff Appreciation Massages
Date: 8/10/10
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location:
Will County Community Health Center
1106 Neal Ave.
Joliet

Coordinator: Rita Giannattasio
Phone: 815-740-7629

Additional Information:
Staff will receive free massages from Will County Chiropractor.

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Will County Community Health Center
1106 Neal Ave.
Joliet, IL 60433

Event: Visit from the Joliet Fire Department
Date: 8/13/10
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Location:
Will County Community Health Center
1106 Neal Ave.
Joliet

Coordinator: Rita Giannattasio
Phone: 815-740-7629

Additional Information:
Tour the Joliet Fire Department fire engine, ambulance and paramedic truck on the health center campus.

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Will County Community Health Center
1106 Neal Ave.
Joliet, IL 60433

Event: Employee Appreciation Luncheon
Date: 8/13/10
Time: 11:30 a.m.

Location:
Will County Community Health Center
1106 Neal Ave.
Joliet

Coordinator: Rita Giannattasio
Phone: 815-740-7629

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Will County Community Health Center
1106 Neal Ave.
Joliet, IL 60433

Event: Diabetes Screening & Blood Pressure Checks
Date: 8/9 - 8/12
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location:
Will County Community Health Center
1106 Neal Ave.
Joliet

Coordinator: Rita Giannattasio
Phone: 815-740-7629

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Congresswomen Debbie Halvorson & Judy Biggert

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Will County Community Health Center
1106 Neal Ave.
Joliet, IL 60433

Event: Blessing of Hands
Date: 8/9/10
Time: 9:30 a.m.

Location:
Will County Community Health Center
1106 Neal Ave.
Joliet

Coordinator: Rita Giannattasio
Phone: 815-740-7629

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Rev. Lishers Mahone, Jr.

Additional Information:
Rev. Mahone will bless the hands of the center's staff, those who provide health care to the community.

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