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National Health Center Week Events!

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National Health Center Week (NHCW)

August 9-15

This year’s theme is “Community Health Centers:  Lighting the Way for Healthier Communities Today and in the Future.”

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Monday, August 10 at 11:00 AM

Health Care for the Homeless Program Mobile Medical Unit Virtual Tour

Have you seen our Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Mobile Medical Unit in your community? Join us as we take you on a virtual tour of the 35-foot “doctor’s office on wheels” with HCH Program Director, Brandon Cook.

Tuesday, August 11 at 10:00 AM

“What to Expect at Your Child’s First Dental Visit” Facebook Live Event 

Tune in as New Horizon Family Dental Care’s Chief of Dentistry, Dr. Emily Colao, shares what you can expect at your child’s first dental visit and how practicing smart dental habits at an early age can help keep your child’s teeth and gums healthy.

Wednesday, August 12 at 10:00 AM

Virtual Story Time!

Tune in for a virtual story time in English and Español with Ms. Jessica St. John, FNP and Mr. Francisco Rojo, FNP. 

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Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway! – Saturday. August 15
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
975 W. Faris Road, Greenville 

  • Free Backpack for the first 250 kids
  • Free school supplies (while they last)
  • Community Resources
  • Attendees must stay in vehicle and wear a mask.

Sponsored by Healthy Blue SC

All Week  – Children’s Coloring Contest!

To participate, download the NHCW coloring page below or pick up from our office for your child to have some coloring fun! Return to any office, email to marketing@newhorizonfhs.org or post on Facebook and tag NHFHS by August 13 for a chance to win a back-to-school supply gift card.

Click here to download the NHCW Coloring Page!

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Ryan White Program HIV Education & Prevention Day Event

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Want to learn more about HIV testing, treatment and prevention options? On Friday, June 26, NHFHS’ Ryan White Program team will host an HIV Education & Prevention Day table at our 975 W. Faris Road office in Greenville from 9 am-4 pm. A limited number of confidential HIV screenings will be available and priority will be given to individuals with identified exposure risk factors.

How To Wear A Cloth Face Mask Correctly

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The CDC recommends that everyone wear cloth face coverings when leaving their homes, regardless of whether they have fever or symptoms of COVID-19.  Learn more about cloth face coverings and recommendations from the CDC on how to wear one correctly.

 

 

 

NHFHS Welcomes New Providers

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New Horizon Family Health Services is excited to welcome three new providers to our team!

Please join us in welcoming Donna Johnson, FNP to our medical staff! Ms. Johnson is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and received her Post-Masters Certificate-Family Nurse Practitioner (PMC-FNP) degree from Duke University. For more than 20 years, she has served Upstate communities in a variety of health care roles.

We are pleased to also welcome two Clinical Counselors to our Behavioral Health Team! Tina Mravcak, LMSW received her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University.

Summer Mowery, LISW, received her MSW from East Tennessee State University and has special training working with those living with HIV/AIDS as well trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.

To make an appointment with a Clinical Counselor, please ask your NHFHS primary care physician for a referral.

All NHFHS Medical Offices Open Effective Monday, May 18

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We are pleased to announce that all New Horizon Family Health Services medical offices will be open effective Monday, May 18. Our Greenville, Greer and Travelers Rest offices will offer medical, behavioral health, pharmacy and lab services to patients Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 pm.

During this time, our team will take the following precautions to keep our patients and staff safe:

  • All patients and staff will be required to wear a face mask while in our offices. If a patient does not have a mask, one will be provided.
  • Patients arriving at our offices will be screened for symptoms at the entrance of each facility including a temperature check and directed to the appropriate area to receive services.
  • Sick patients will be separated and isolated from others in designated rooms. These rooms will be closed and disinfected after each use.
  • Patients will be required to maintain a minimum of 6 feet from others. The number of patients in waiting rooms will be reduced to allow for adequate social distancing. If a waiting room reaches capacity, patients may be asked to wait in their vehicle until their appointment.
  • Our staff will continue to thoroughly clean and disinfect all areas and surfaces throughout our facilities.
  • Patients are encouraged to perform hand hygiene by washing their hands and using hand sanitizer which will be available throughout our offices.

Telemedicine visits will continue to be offered for patients who prefer to receive care virtually.

To make an appointment, patients should call their NHFHS medical office:

Greenville

975 W. Faris Road

864-729-8330

Greer

111-A Berry Avenue

864-801-2035

Travelers Rest

1588 Geer Highway

864-836-1109

We look forward to continuing to provide quality, affordable, compassionate patient-centered health care to improve the health of the communities we serve.

COVID-19 Information

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Please visit the NHFHS office hours post for information regarding office hours and available services effective Monday, March 23. Effective Monday, May 18, all NHFHS medical offices will be open Monday-Friday from 8 am – 5 pm. Learn about the precautions in place to keep our patients and staff safe.

NHFHS is not a COVID-19 testing site. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, information is provided below regarding free virtual visits offered by organizations.

If You Are Experiencing Symptoms of COVID-19

If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 such as fever, cough or shortness of breath or think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop these symptoms, the following organizations provide free virtual visits to speak with an online provider:

Prisma Health Virtual Visit: 

https://prismahealth.org/virtual-visit/

Promo Code: COVID19

MUSC Health Virtual Visit: 

https://campaigns.muschealth.org/virtual-care/index.html

Promo Code: COVID19

For More Information

For general questions about COVID-19, the DHEC Care Line can help. Call 1-855-472-3432. Staff are answering calls from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.

For the latest information about COVID-19, refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website.

For the latest information about the spread of the disease in South Carolina, visit the Department of Health and Environmental Control’s website.

Additional CDC Resources: 

Fact Sheet – What You Need to Know About COVID-19

English:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf

Spanish:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet-sp.pdf

Flyer – Stop The Spread of Germs

English:
https://www.scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/Library/CR-012563.pdf

Spanish:
https://www.scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/Library/CR-012565.pdf

 

National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day Observance

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As we approach the first day of winter and the longest night of the year, we will gather to remember our patients who died in 2019 while experiencing homelessness. Luminaries will be lit in remembrance of each patient and a moment of silence will follow. This event is open to the community. Donations of winter items such as blankets, coats and gloves are welcome.

When: Friday, December 20, 2019 – 5:00 pm

Where: New Horizon Family Health Services – 975 W. Faris Road, Greenville