CHC News

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57360787500075430792009-10-13T17:16:24.734-07:00CHC NewsServing the Central Coast of California Since 1978CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-52995248910497178092008-09-30T16:08:00.000-07:002008-10-01T16:15:14.799-07:00October Roundtables: How You Can Help Prevent Suicide & Violence [qualifies for CME/CEU credit]

The Glendon Association's Violence and Suicide Prevention Alliance presentsGiving Voice to Hope:Stories of Survival and ChangeLearn what you and our community can do to help prevent suicide and violence.Hear powerful, life-transforming stories from those whose lives have been affected by suicide and violenceFREE roundtable discussions with noted experts will be hosted by the Violence & Suicide

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-1844778971066730852007-05-17T18:47:00.000-07:002008-10-01T15:31:23.903-07:00CHC Provides Low-Pressure Education at Farmer's Market

CHC recently collaborated with CenCal Health (formally SBRHA) in San Luis Obispo, with their “Go Red for Women” American Heart Association Screening at the weekly SLO Farmers’ Market. Provided in honor of Women’s Health Month, the free blood pressure checks & educational information was well-received by market-goers.[Photo L-R] Kathryn Reid (CHC), Theresa Merkle (SBRHA), Krista Morley (SBRHA),

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-71233608944691415362008-09-16T10:59:00.000-07:002008-09-26T15:43:09.836-07:00Support Our Service Women By Sending Care Packages to The Middle East

BY GLORIA JOHNSON - HEALTH EDUCATORA friend and neighbor is participating with his Fireman's Muster group to fill and send 250 care packages to the Middle East for our soldiers. With the holidays approaching, this is a great time to let our troops know how important they are to us, and that we are thinking of them.So often when we think of our soldiers over there we think of our men, so I'm

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-19592464543965502252008-09-26T12:23:00.000-07:002008-09-26T15:42:28.691-07:00CHC Dental Screening: Oct 11th in Paso Robles

CHRISTINA LEACH - CHC DENTAL SERVICESThe new Mobile Dental Van will be stationed at Paso Robles on Saturday, October 11th, providing dental services in the Paso Bowl parking lot.Walk-in services will be focused on children, however emergency services will be offered to patients of all ages on a first-come, first-served basis.We are accepting CenCal Health (Medi-Cal) members, sliding fee (w/ proof

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-9188120077504709692008-09-25T10:40:00.000-07:002008-09-26T15:41:11.543-07:00CHC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at Paso Robles High School

BY MARCELO ALMAGUER - COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATIONCLICK ON IMAGE TO BE DIRECTED TO THE PHOTO GALLERYSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2008. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Community Health Centers of the Central Coast (CHC), Paso Robles High School (PRHS), and the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) decided to host our first "Kermes" Herencia Hispana event. We had many parents and students

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-10818319023450916612008-09-11T16:08:00.000-07:002008-09-11T17:20:34.253-07:00You Can Help Clothe a Child in Need Through "Operation School Bell"

Assistance League of San Luis Obispo County gives new school clothes to over 1,000 need grammar school kids each year through Operation School Bell.The children, who are referred by school personnel or Social Service counselors receive new shoes, socks, underwear, two pair pants, two tops, a jacket, sweatshirt, backpack and book.The cost to sponsor & clothe each child is just $85!CHC staff and

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-49664958787445837962008-08-29T13:04:00.000-07:002008-08-29T17:42:56.132-07:001st Annual Farmworker Health Fair Receives Overwhelming Support

BY STEVE SMITH - COMMUNITY OUTREACH & MEDIA RELATIONSClick on image to be redirected to photo gallery pageTHURSDAY, AUGUST 14th 2008. Thursday's event was organized by Community Health Centers of the Central Coast (CHC), in celebration of the first nationally recognized Farmworker Health Day, and in honor of this growing and underserved population. Community leaders and CHC Senior Leadership

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-56996491984890612192008-06-17T11:21:00.000-07:002008-06-17T13:15:37.030-07:002nd NCMC Rummage Sale to Benefit Homeless - Saturday, 6/21/08

Time to make a "clean sweep"!! Spring cleaning is here! Got boxes that were never opened? Last season’s clothes too small... or too big? Organize your closets! Clean out the garage or storage area, & donate those items for a great cause!Need an added incentive? How about directly helping people in our community who currently live on the street or sleep in their cars? You can make a difference!

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-71526685122496515822008-06-05T15:46:00.000-07:002008-06-05T15:56:02.470-07:00Hunger Awareness Day - Tuesday, June 10

The following is a message from Doug Major, Board of Directors Chairman for Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County:This Tuesday, June 10th, the Food Bank Coalition is asking citizens and business leaders of San Luis Obispo County to observe Hunger Awareness day with a contribution. In the "One Day, One Dollar" campaign, our ultimate goal is to bring in at least the equivalent of a

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-47194200152562885192007-12-24T18:15:00.000-08:002008-01-22T13:07:25.756-08:00CHC Can Help You Quit Smoking

Donna Freeman | TOBACCO CESSATIONMonthly Tobacco Cessation Classes Offered to Employees & PatientsDo you have a patient, friend or relative that needs help to stop smoking? How about you? Could you use some assistance? In November of 2006 the CHC Clinic on Santa Maria Way began to offer tobacco cessation services. In April we added a Spanish speaking facilitator so we could offer services

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-49943200703538664852008-01-21T10:37:00.000-08:002008-01-21T17:12:33.638-08:002007 Christmas Party Loads of Fun

Click on the photo slideshow to order prints from the gallery page.Attendees of the annual CHC Christmas Party certainly had reason to celebrate, given the tremendous year that was 2007. This year’s event was held on Saturday, December 8th, at the Embassy Suites ballroom in San Luis Obispo, CA. Staff and their guests filled the ballroom to capacity with close to 400 revelers. Celebrants enjoyed

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-24789410873782777502008-01-21T13:09:00.000-08:002008-01-21T14:19:21.803-08:00CenCal Health (SBRHA) Hosts Childhood Obesity Summit

CenCal Health, formerly the Santa Barbara Regional Health Authority (SBRHA) is hosting a Childhood Obesity Summit in Santa Maria on Tuesday, January 29th, 2008.This is an opportunity for health professionals and community advocates to network and learn about promising programs, exciting new media campaigns, and community resources available to address childhood obesity in Santa Barbara and San

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-50209081750360885332007-12-05T17:51:00.000-08:002007-12-06T19:31:54.303-08:00Santa Maria "Parade of Lights" A Rousing Success

Photos by Nathan Appel. ©2007 All rights reserved.Click on slideshow to view gallery and order prints online.Steve Smith | MARKETINGThe 2007 Santa Maria Christmas Parade of Lights was by all accounts a rousing success. This year's parade featured 110 entries, including local businesses, churches, charities, schools and social groups. Both sides of Broadway were brimming with spectators, estimated

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-51668476881536611342007-11-20T12:00:00.000-08:002007-11-20T15:43:48.999-08:00In-service by Tufts University Researcher Ann McDermott: "Prescribing Exercise for Your Patients"

CHC medical staffers are invited to a free evening lecture presented by Tufts University Research Scientist and Cal Poly Assistant Kinesiology Professor Dr. Ann McDermott. Dr. McDermott has been lecturing across the country, most recently in Boston, MA, sharing her depth of knowledge on the topic of obesity prevention, and prescribing an effective exercise regimen for patients.Attendees will

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-84798171569567669252007-11-15T11:10:00.000-08:002007-11-18T15:54:06.653-08:00Santa Maria Christmas Parade - Call for Volunteers

Irma Mejia | HOMELESS PROGRAM (HCHP)Photos by Nathan Appel. All rights reserved, ©2006The holidays are upon us, and CHC is preparing our entry in the Annual Santa Maria Rotary Christmas Parade. This year's parade is on Saturday, December 1st, 2007 and starts at 5:20 p.m. We would like to invite all staff and their families to volunteer to walk in this year's CHC entry. If you are interested in

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-49182661083191595022007-10-31T17:26:00.001-07:002007-11-15T17:03:42.237-08:00Halloweirdness at CHC Nipomo

Many of the CHC Nipomo staff really got into the Halloween spirit this year. Thanks to Jeff Castle for snapping these photos of the create costumes. If other CHC sites have photos of their Halloween festivities to display on CHC NEWS, please contact Steve Smith at steveas@chccc.org.

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-92090695748888915352007-11-14T10:45:00.000-08:002007-11-14T17:02:11.388-08:00Important Updates from Pharmacy Services

Chris Mitsuoka | PHARMACY SERVICESExubera Off the Market: Regrettably, Pfizer has chosen to discontinue marketing their new inhaled form of Insulin (Exubera). Over the past year, sales have not justified the continued marketing of the medication. A continued area of concern for the clinicsis the handling of multi-dose injectable vials. Tracking Punctured Vials: It is very important that every

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-38471699968531571472007-11-01T16:52:00.000-07:002007-11-01T17:15:45.646-07:00Saturday Classes Available for Computer Training

Many of you have contacted me for more information regarding the Microsoft Basics Course. This course will be held in the Nipomo training room, located in the Medical Administration building (131 W Dana Street, Suite 101) on Saturday 11/3, 11/10 and 11/17. Due to limited space we have split each class into two sessions, 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm. This course covers basic Microsoft

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-25225211188727087942006-12-05T13:55:00.000-08:002007-10-19T17:13:03.665-07:00Spreading CHC's Brand of Holiday Cheer

The holidays were a magical time at CHC, with a flurry of activities around the Central Coast. This year we participated in the Santa Maria Elks Holiday Parade with more than 30 staff members volunteering to walk in the parade, handing out “goodie bags” and spreading CHC’s special brand of holiday cheer. Special thanks to Irma Mejia for coordinating our entry in the parade, to Patty Starr for

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-57180492198632740352006-11-08T20:47:00.000-08:002007-10-19T17:11:29.914-07:00Nipomo Chamber Mixer Raises the Roof

Our autumn mixer was a great success - thanks to Marketing Coordinator Steve Smith for a great job. Additional thanks to Clyde Cruise, and the Nipomo Chamber of Commerce for co-sponsoring the event. Special thanks to Bernadette Alexander for decorating, Phoenix Catering for the lovely spread, Ray Chang and his trio for the amazing Jazz, and Cambria Winery for donating the wine.Click here to view

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-81323445347692083722007-06-02T19:51:00.000-07:002007-10-19T17:09:26.727-07:00Saluting California’s Healthcare Heroes

Steve Smith | MARKETINGThis year was CHC’s inaugural entry in the annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade. Staffers embodied this years’ theme of “Saluting Our Heroes” by doing what CHC does best − reaching out to the community.Our entry was a great success, thanks to CHC volunteers and their families. With 20 adorable kids dressed in miniature scrubs and lab coats, we had the cutest doctors and

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-46163845755520865542006-12-09T15:47:00.000-08:002007-10-19T17:04:17.432-07:00Christmas Party Raises the Bar on Fun

This year's holiday celebration raised the bar with over 400 CHC employees and their guests in attendance! Special thanks to Mr. Castle and the leadership team for hosting this annual event for all CHC employees to enjoy. Huge thank-you to Patricia Sly & Marie McKenzie for doing a fantastic job with coordination! Special shout-out to Wild-woman Lisa Silva for MC-ing the festivities!Click here for

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-78094705157459252822007-07-01T16:21:00.000-07:002007-09-18T21:08:43.137-07:00CHC Dental Gets a Taste of the SLO-life

Joseph Mercardante | DENTAL SERVICESIn the ongoing effort to increase access to care, CHC Dental continues to grow. We have added a provider and a new office in San Luis Obispo, along with three new employees!CHC is thrilled that Dr. Paul Walker has decided to join our staff. Dr. Walker attended the University of Florida Dental School in Gainesville, FL. After graduation in 2001, he joined the

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-34305415304753496692007-08-31T17:56:00.000-07:002007-09-18T18:41:22.604-07:00Get the Training You Need

George Johnston | HUMAN RESOURCESCHC has several types of training requirements, and we are constantly working to make our programs more interesting and effective. Last fall we began a more formal program of training our two largest categories of employees; Receptionists and Medical Assistants. We also added to our Human Resources Department, a Training Coordinator to oversee our various training

CHC Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956521428156477325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736078750007543079.post-46774820487646226802007-01-13T14:02:00.000-08:002007-09-18T14:15:18.998-07:00Educating Latina Teens at Cuesta College Summit

On January 13th, CHC participated in Cuesta College’s “Popalotzi” Latina Summit, where 60 Chicana and Latina teens gathered to receive information, motivation and inspiration about attending college. CHC Health Educators Gloria Johnson and Cristina Sedowski provided information on Women’s Health issues, teen pregnancy and STD’s. Medical Assistant Imelda Guzman answered vocational questions about

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