National Health Center Week Activities to Support Raising Awareness

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We all know a nation's wealth is determined by the health and well-being of its citizens. Community healthLinks to an external site. centers across the country provideLinks to an external site. special care for everyone irrespective of their ability to pay. Their main aim is to provide continued, high quality and affordableLinks to an external site. healthcare to people especially those with fewer resourcesLinks to an external site.. Actually, one in every fifteen peopleLinks to an external site. living in the United States relies on their servicesLinks to an external site.. Even though these organizations face tremendous pressure, they still rank among the highest quality health providers in the nation in view of their critically important role.

The Importance of National Health Center Week

There are people out there who eitherLinks to an external site.have no insurance or live in areas with no access to healthcare providers or even basic health services. National Health Centre Week is observed each year in the second week of August mainly to raise awareness and recognize health centersLinks to an external site. and their dedicated service and contributions to the community. Why August? Because it is the perfect time to reach out to families with compelling summerLinks to an external site. health events and back-to-school immunizations for their kids. This year, National Health Center Week takes place August 13-19 and the theme is "Celebrating America's Health CentersLinks to an external site.: The Key to Healthier Communities". It is time to appreciate the great work of these people for providing betterLinks to an external site.healthcare to the medically vulnerable.

Support Activities to Raise Awareness

Community health organizations across the nation will be posting their events under state listings on the National Association of Community Health CentersLinks to an external site. Week Events Map and attending any of these events gives you the chance to be part of something unique. SpreadLinks to an external site.the word about their role, shedding more light on the health needs of your community.

You can become a health center advocateLinks to an external site.. Hand out flyers and brochures in farmers and super markets to promote healthy eating habits and regular physical exercise. Set up information tables and distribute pamphlets with answers to frequently asked questions about the whole campaign.

Organize a school health fair, featuring educationalLinks to an external site. materials for parents. And remember: health related competitions for students with attractive prizes are always a good idea.

Contact local public officials, health authoritiesLinks to an external site., community groups, and health organization representatives who would like to be involved in a public dialogue about health issues faced by your community, and bring them to the attention of local health professionals for a solution.

You can be one of those amazing people who volunteer and help by offering free health screenings on fitness tests,immunizationsLinks to an external site., blood pressure and more. Try opting for public places like entertainmentLinks to an external site. centers, shopping malls, and churches.

To show your admiration for these people, you can post about their contribution on social media.

Support the cause and organize a lecture on community healthLinks to an external site. and the services provided by migrant, public housing, homeless and migrant centers.

Contact religious institutions to discuss and mention variousLinks to an external site. National Health Center Week activitiesLinks to an external site. in their bulletins so more people come to know about it.

Host an Awareness Event

Plan and host a local awarenessLinks to an external site.event to help people learn more about the various programs and services of your local patient-directed health provider. Invite local sports players, journalists and of course - people working in such centers. This would be the best opportunityLinks to an external site. to show how much you appreciate their commitment. Ensure your event has as big of an impact as possible and distribute popular and impactful giveaways to the attendees. If you want to avoid the most common giveaway blundersLinks to an external site., go through the wide selection of customized silicone wristbandsLinks to an external site.available on the World Wide Web. Be creative - they can be personalized in a variety of different ways. Design a unique wristband online and add your local health center contact information. Take your pick from the richest collections of fun colors or color combinations, such as swirl, segmented, neon, glow-in-the-dark, or glitter to attract even more supporters!

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