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…
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Over the course of 45 years, Dr. Hilla Sheriff became an internationally recognized leader in the fields of maternal and child healthcare. What started out as a volunteer position in public health with Spartanburg County in 1929, quickly became the beginning of a career in public service instituting and lobbying for policies that impact the state today. 
Dr. Shaniece Criss is a health science associate professor, public health qualitative researcher, and the director of the Master of Arts in Advocacy and Equity Studies at Furman University. As a founding member of the Big Data for Health Equity Research Collaborative, she works with university researchers from across the U.S. to investigate how societal issues impact health. At Furman, she partners with the Institute for the Advancement of Community Health and serves as a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. 
Dr. Marilyn H. Gaston’s professional career has been dedicated to improving the health of poor and minority families in our Nation and abroad. Her approach to accomplishing this goal has been through her direct delivery of quality primary health care; through the provision of medical education to young clinicians in training; involvement in clinical research; and through administration of local and Federal programs directed to services for the un- and underserved people of our country. 
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