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Yonkers, NY – After a highly successful health fair in early April, HRHCare Community Health will host a second Community Health Fair for Teens and Parents in Yonkers on Saturday, April 23rd. This free health fair will give teens and their parents a fun way to learn more about HRHCare and other community organizations. There will also be a series of healthy food demonstrations and interactive workshops presenting important health information.
The second HRHCare Community Health Fair will be held on Saturday, April 23rd, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Yonkers Public Library, 1 Larkin Plaza. For more information, contact Tuesday McDonald at 914.402.7178 or tmcdonald@hrhcare.org.
Visit the Facebook event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/233491063671854/
About HRHCare
HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare, Inc.) is a nonprofit, New York State licensed, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Founded 40 years ago to provide care to the medically underserved population of Peekskill, New York, HRHCare is now one of the nation’s largest community health providers. From the Capitol Region to the East-end of Long Island, HRHCare’s network of 26 health centers provides affordable, accessible care to more than 135,000 patients through 500,000 visits annually. Our more than 350 primary care practitioners and 700 specialists and support staff have made HRHCare a destination for high-quality and compassionate care for all.
As HRHCare has grown it has retained its core values of community and compassion. Excelling in patient care, HRHCare provides comprehensive services to anyone who walks through our doors. HRHCare’s health centers provide primary and preventative treatment including adult and pediatric care; obstetrical and gynecological care; family planning; HIV counseling, testing, and referral; dental services; mental health counseling; nutrition counseling; podiatry; WIC services; health education; and a full complement of outreach, translation, transportation, benefits counseling and health insurance enrollment assistance.
HRHCare has a profound commitment to the communities it serves and works to improve community health through partnerships and collaborations with local community leaders, businesses, social service agencies, housing organizations, food banks, agricultural worker alliances and other local stakeholders. HRHCare believes if it wants to ensure quality care for its patients, it should ensure quality pay for its staff, which is why it provides a minimum living wage of $15 an hour for all employees.
For more information contact:
Jeffrey Palmer
Public Relations Manager
914.425.0890
