On this day we are recognizing our board, elected officials, and community partners. We will highlight our new Board Chair, Ms. Doris Wofford, and share why she chooses to serve on NHFHS’ Board of Directors. We also invite local and state elected officials and community partners to tour our facilities.
City of Travelers Rest Mayor Brandy Amidon will be presenting a National Health Center Week proclamation at our Travelers Rest office, located at 1588 Geer Highway, at 2:00 pm.
New Horizon Family Dental Care, located at 1 Memorial Medical Drive, opened its doors in 2006. Yet there are many in the community who are unaware of the range of quality preventative and restorative services offered by our highly trained team of professional dentists, hygienists, and support staff. Chief of Dentistry, Dr. Ashley Pedigo, will lead a virtual tour of the New Horizon Family Dental Care facilities, highlighting the wide range of services provided in our state-of-the-art facility. The video will be shared on our website and social platforms.
Each of our medical offices will also have a Dental Info Table, where visitors can learn more about the services offered at New Horizon Family Dental, learn how to become a patient, and take home a dental hygiene kit!
New Horizon Family Health Services is excited to celebrate Patient Appreciation Day of National Health Center Week! From 10am – 2pm, patients visiting our medical offices and dental office will be treated to fresh popcorn, beverages, and giveaways! At our Faris Road office, can make smoothies with Molina Healthcare’s ‘Blender Bike’ and enter to win a Molina goodie bag that includes a $25 Walmart gift card. Patients can also enter to win prizes provided by The Greenville Triumph, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, Takeoff Mini Golf, Frankie’s Fun Park, and Publix!
We’re also encouraging visitors to sign up as a Health Center Advocate to support the work we do! Visit www.hcadvocacy.org/join to learn more about health center advocacy and why making your voice heard in support of health centers is important.
City of Greer Mayor Rick Danner will be presenting a National Health Center Week proclamation at NHFHS’ Greer office, located at 111-A Berry Ave, at 2:00 pm.
Thanks to our Patient Appreciation Day sponsors!
Every August, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) sponsors National Health Center Week (NHCW) to celebrate and increase awareness of America’s 1,400 Community Health Centers (CHCs). This year’s theme is “Powering Communities Through Caring Connections”.
NHCW is an opportunity to highlight the commitment and passion of the staff, board members, and supporters who make it possible to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare services to more than 31.5 million patients across nearly 15,000 communities annually.
New Horizon Family Health Services invites you to celebrate National Health Center Week with us as we host a series of events, mayoral proclamations, and celebrations at our sites and in the community!
Monday, August 5 – Healthcare for People Experiencing Homelessness Day
To recognize those experiencing homelessness, New Horizon is highlighting our partnership with Miracle Hill Ministries and our Medical Respite Care Program, which is the first in the state of South Carolina. NHFHS’ new President & CEO, J. Brandon Gaffney, and NHFHS board members will tour the Medical Respite Care facilities at Miracle Hill Ministries’ Greenville Rescue Mission. Read more…
Tuesday, August 6 – Dental Health Day
New Horizon Family Dental Care, located at 1 Memorial Medical Drive, opened its doors in 2006. Yet there are many in the community who are unaware of the range of quality preventative and restorative services offered by our highly trained team of professional dentists, hygienists, and support staff. Read more…
Wednesday, August 7 – Patient Appreciation Day
We’re celebrating our patients by offering light refreshments (fresh popcorn, cookies, and drinks) and giveaways in the lobby of each NHFHS medical office and dental office from 10 am – 2 pm. Patients can enter to win prizes provided by The Greenville Triumph, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, Takeoff Mini Golf, Frankie’s Fun Park, and Publix. Patients at our Faris Road office can also make smoothies with Molina Healthcare’s ‘Blender Bike’ and enter to win a Molina goodie bag that includes a $25 Walmart gift card. Read more…
Thursday, August 8 – Stakeholder Appreciation Day
On this day we are recognizing our board, elected officials, and community partners. We will highlight our new Board Chair, Ms. Doris Wofford, and share why she chooses to serve on NHFHS’ Board of Directors. Read more…
Friday, August 9 – Health Center Staff Appreciation Day
As part of Staff Appreciation Day, we invite you to consider joining our team! Are you seeking a new opportunity while making a difference in the health of your community? Drop by our Career Table today at 975 W. Faris Road in Greenville from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm to learn more about our job openings. Read more…
Celebrating America’s Health Centers: Innovators in Community Health
National Health Center Week August 7-13, 2016
National Health Center Week has been celebrated for more than 30 years to recognize the services and contributions of Community, Migrant, Homeless and Public Housing Health Centers. While there are countless reasons to celebrate America’s Health Centers, among the most important and unique is their long success in providing access to affordable, high quality, cost effective health care to medically vulnerable and under-served people throughout the United States.