Neighborhood Healthcare

PRESS RELEASES 2008

May 2008: Neighborhood Healthcare invites the community to its Grand Opening of Dental Services in Pauma Valley.

May 2008: Local organizations in East County work together to help kids through a nutrition and fitness program KP KIDS. See the article in the El Cajon Gazette.

PRESS RELEASES 2007

November 2007: Local family physician awarded prestigious teaching honor. Neighborhood Healthcare physician Julie J. Chuan, M.D., is among a select group of physicians honored by the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation for her commitment to education in the field of family medicine. Dr. Chuan was selected to receive the 2007 Pfizer Teacher Development Award based on her scholastic achievement, leadership qualities and dedication to family medicine.

October 2007: Neighborhood Healthcare invites the public to attend a Grand Opening Celebration. New Pediatrics and Prenatal Health Center Will Serve 7,500 North County Moms and Their Children.

August 2007: Congressman Brian Bilbray Visits Neighborhood Healthcare

August 2007: County officials seek help in closing health care coverage gap.

June 2007: FOUR NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE PRESIDENTS AWARD

June 2007: Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Escondido offers prenatal care including medical and educational classes. The nonprofit community health center assists with medical visits, health education, nutrition counseling, ultrasound and non-stress tests, lab work, childbirth classes and counseling services. Neighborhood Healthcare is a comprehensive Perinatal Services Provider for Medi-Cal patients. Health center staff will help prepare applications for Medi-Cal and Access to Infants and Mothers (AIM) insurance. Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Escondido also accepts private insurance and offers cash programs for prenatal care and delivery at Palomar Pomerado Hospital. Neighborhood Healthcare has three health centers located in Escondido. For locations and appointments, call (760) 737-2020.

April 2007: NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE~EL CAJON PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL DAY TO PREVENT TEEN PREGNANCY: Neighborhood Healthcare~El Cajon and the San Diego Teen Parenting and Pregnancy Prevention Coalition have agreed to help make the 2007 National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy a success. On May 2, 2007 representatives from both agencies and student volunteers will distribute pregnancy prevention and reproductive health information at San Diego County schools. Hundreds of thousands of teens nationwide are also expected to participate in the Sixth Annual National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. The purpose of this day is to focus on the importance of avoiding early pregnancy and parenthood. Organized by the National Campaign, the National Day has widespread support, including National Day founding partner TeenPeople.com, over 175 national organizations and media outlets who serve as official National Day partners, and financial support from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.

April 2007: NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE~ESCONDIDO VOLUNTEER WINS BANK OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP: Volunteers are a vital part of Neighborhood Healthcare's success. They perform a number of duties including helping to direct patients, assisting with administrative tasks and outreaching to the community. Neighborhood Healthcare is proud to have a number of excellent volunteers, including Tracy Han who worked with the community health programs staff to organize a health fair at Farr Elementary in Escondido. This event reached provided health related information to 157 people, including 35 uninsured residents that are now being assisted with Healthy Families and Medi-Cal enrollment. Tracy's service at Neighborhood Healthcare was instrumental in her receiving numerous honors, including the Gold Scout Gold Award and the Bank of America Regional Scholarship. In August, Tracy will attend Harvard University and hopes to volunteer with Neighborhood Healthcare during the summer holidays.

April 2007: VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE~EL CAJON: Volunteers are a vital part of Neighborhood Healthcare's success. They perform a number of duties including helping to direct patients, assisting with administrative tasks and outreaching to the community. Neighborhood Healthcare is proud to have a number of excellent volunteers, including Nia Price who works with the health programs staff and shadows medical providers in El Cajon. As a recent graduate of the Department of Biology at San Diego State University, Nia is hoping to study public health in graduate school next year. At Neighborhood Healthcare Nia has assisted in teaching pregnancy prevention classes, conducted HIV education outreach, and performed pregnancy and urinalysis tests for patients. "I enjoy working with the community and contributing to this organization." Nia says, speaking about her service at Neighborhood Healthcare. "I want to work in this area and Neighborhood Healthcare gives me a good opportunity."

April 2007: NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE NURSE NOMINATED AS HEALTHCARE HERO: On April 18, 2007 at Sycuan Resort in El Cajon, Neighborhood Healthcare Nurse Betty Reliford was nominated as a Healthcare Hero by the Grossmont Healthcare District. These awards go to healthcare workers that go beyond their normal job duties and provide volunteer service to improve the quality of healthcare in East County. Betty has worked at Neighborhood Healthcare for over seven years and also serves the community in a variety of volunteer roles.

April 2007: NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE~TEMECULA FUNDED BY THE SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE FOUNDATION: Neighborhood Healthcare~Temecula was awarded funding by the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to continue the Breast Health Care Access Project in the Temecula area. This program provides outreach and clinical breast exams for underserved women in the Temecula Valley area. During the 2006 program year over 300 women were given clinical breast exams and over 2000 people received cancer detection information. For more information please contact about the Breast Health Care Access Project Coordinator Claudia Perez at (951) 600-6331.

BABIES SAY THANK YOU TO STARBUCKS AND ITS CUSTOMERS:

Because of generous Starbucks’ customers in Escondido and Rancho Bernardo, 50 Neighborhood Healthcare babies received gift bags filled with clothes, diapers and toys. The holiday gift drive involved nine Starbucks locations throughout Rancho Bernardo and Escondido.

February 2007: Union Bank of California has shown its commitment to help meet the charitable needs of the communities it serves by providing a $7,500 sponsorship for Neighborhood Healthcare's 9th Annual Pace Setter fundraising gala and award event being held Saturday, June 2, 2007.

February 2007: SHARP GROSSMONT HOSPITAL INVESTS IN COMMUNITY HEALTH: Sharp Grossmont Hospital is supporting it's mission to improve the health of the community by providing a $20,000 sponsorship for Neighborhood Healthcare's 9th Annual Pace Setter fundraising gala and award event being held Saturday, June 3, 2006. "Grossmont Hospital is proud to have a long-term affiliation with Neighborhood Healthcare. It is in this spirit of collaboration and partnership that we are building stronger, healthier kids, families and communities," says Michele Tarbet, Chief Executive Officer for Sharp Grossmont Hospital. " We are thrilled to support the 9th Annual Pace Setter Gala, and glad that our joint efforts will continue to benefit those in need."

February 2007: NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE~EL CAJON HOSTS OPEN HOUSE: On February 9th Neighborhood Healthcare held an open house at the El Cajon Health Center. Nearly 150 people showed to meet our medical staff and learn more about our women's health, adult medicine, and pediatric services. There were also 67 free dental screenings provided to school age children, along with health insurance enrollment assistance and entertainment from the Aztec Dance Troupe. The dental screenings were much needed, considering it is now state law that all children receive an oral health assessment before attending school. Care Drugs Pharmacy and Health Net sponsored the event, providing free food and raffle prizes for attendees.

January 2007:

Hollywood’s Hit Show Grey’s Anatomy Benefits Local Community Health Center, Neighborhood Healthcare.

NAVCO Security Systems joins a long list of Neighborhood Healthcare community supporters as a sponsor of the 9th Annual Pace Setter Event and Gala.

Dr. Schiff, a Neighborhood Healthcare physician, awarded prestigious teaching honor.

NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE LAKESIDE DENTAL OFFICE IS NOW OPEN ON SATURDAYS: Dental care has a significant impact on your overall health. With proper care your teeth can last a lifetime. Please visit Neighborhood Healthcare's dental office located at 10039B Vine Street in Lakeside, now open Monday thru Saturday from 8am-5pm. Anyone can use our dental center. We accept CMS, Denti-Cal, CHDP, Delta Dental, and cash on a sliding fee scale based on family income & size. For more information please call Bernardette Schafer (619) 440-7616 x215.

NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCAREOFFERS FREE HEALTHY FAMILIES AND MEDI-CAL APPLICATION ASSISTANCE: It is estimated that over eight million of California's children are uninsured, most of whom are eligible for some type of health insurance. Through a program funded by the First 5 Commission of San Diego, Neighborhood Healthcare is offering free Healthy Families and Medi-Cal application assistance. Interested clients can visit our health centers in El Cajon at 855 East Madison Avenue or in Lakeside at 10039 Vine Street weekdays between 9am-5pm, or by appointment outside of working hours. Home visits are also offered for clients without transportation. Please call (619) 517-7555 to schedule an appointment with a certified application assistant. Interested clients can visit our administrative office in Escondido at 425 North Date Street, Room 125 weekdays between 8am-5pm, or by appointment outside of working hours. Please call (760) 520-8325 to schedule an appointment with a certified application assistant.

PRESS RELEASES 2006

December

NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS WITH PATIENTS: Thanks to donations from the Target Corporation and individual donors, Neighborhood Healthcare provided patients with gifts during the holiday season. Staff in Escondido and El Cajon gave teddy bears, toys, and even a Christmas tree to patients. As Kids Insurance Partners (KIP) clients the Amaya family was selected to receive the donated tree. The KIP Program, funded by the First 5 Commission of San Diego, offers free Healthy Families and Medi-Cal enrollment assistance to uninsured families. The gifts are sure to brighten the holidays for Neighborhood Healthcare patients.

November
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE HONORED AT PHYSICIAN'S GALA: Neighborhood Healthcare physicians were recently honored at the 1st annual Palomar Pomerado Health Physician's Gala held at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. At this October 9th ceremony, Drs. Dan Harrison, Julie Chuan, Yassir Farrag, Yoo Chong, Glen Panzer, and Jim Schultz received a variety of awards including "Unit Physician of the Year" and the "Quality Champion Award." The annual PPH Physician Gala Awards recognize local physicians for their leadership and outstanding work with patients.

October

NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE HOSTS CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT

NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON HONORED BY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE VOLUNTEERS FOR THE RACE FOR THE CURE

NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE CENTERS PROVIDE DENTAL SCREENINGS FOR THOSE IN NEED: Binational Health Week, an annual event celebrating health and wellness between the United States, Canada, and Mexico took place earlier this month from October 6 to October 14. Neighborhood Healthcare participated in the festivities by hosting a dental screening event in Lakeside and the annual Fall Festival in El Cajon with more than 300 people in attendance. This year, over one million individuals in the three nations received health information and services from community health centers like Neighborhood Healthcare.

July

Generous Gift From El Cajon Pharmacy Makes Physician's Dream a Reality: Nudo's Pharmacy Donation Helps Kids Get the Medicine They Need