Conveniently Located The Kaplan Family Pavilion
147 Lake Street, Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 563-8000 Mon - Thurs: 8:30AM - 8PM Fri: 8:30AM - 5PM Sat: 9 AM - 1 PM Sun: Closed Urgent Care: Mon - Thurs: 7AM - 9PM Fri: 7AM - 8PM Sat: 9AM - 5PM Sun: 10AM - 3PM
Lipman Family Dental
100 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 569-8412 Mon - Fri: 9AM - 5PM 147 Lake Street, Newburgh, NY 12550 Mon - Thurs: 9AM - 8PM Fri: 9AM - 5PM Sat: 9AM - 1PM (Lake Street location only)
2570 Route 9w, Suite 10 Cornwall NY 12518
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID NEWBURGH, NY 12550 PERMIT NO. 8604
Center for Recovery
Blooming Grove Turnpike
91 Blooming Grove Tnpke., New Windsor, NY 12553 (845) 561-2257 Call for hours. Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Internal Medicine & Endocrinology.
Highland Falls
127 Main Street, Highland Falls, NY 10928 (845) 446-4076
Mon: 9AM - 6PM Tues - Wed & Fri: 9AM - 5PM Thurs: 9AM - 7 PM Sat (1st & 3rd): 9AM - 1PM
Harper Health
For individuals & families in transition 290 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 561-3759 Mon - Fri: 9AM - 5PM
Fall 2015 Newsletter
3 Commercial Place, Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 220-2146 Chemical Dependency: Mon - Thurs: 8AM - 8PM Fri: 8AM - 4:30PM Sat & Sun: Closed Opioid Treatment: Mon - Fri: 6AM - 2PM Sat: 7AM - 12PM Sun: Closed
GHVFHC at Inspire Audiology & Dental
Open to the community 2 Flecher Street, Goshen, NY 10924 (845) 294-8806 Option #3 Dental Hours: Mon: 10AM - 8PM Tues - Thurs: 8AM - 6PM Fri: 8AM - 5PM Audiology Hours: Mon - Thurs: 8AM - 6PM Fri: 9AM - 5PM
Upcoming Health Education & Outreach Events Please join The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center during the following free Health Education and Outreach events. For more information, please view the Health Center’s website at www.ghvfhc.org or call (845) 563-8043. For Outreach events, please call (845) 220-3167. NEW Programs: Community Wellness Tuesdays Tuesdays, Oct. 6 and Nov. 3; 4PM Suicide Prevention Lunch & Learn Wednesday, Oct. 14; noon Grocery Store Tour at ShopRite Wednesday, Nov. 4; noon Holiday Cooking Demo Wednesday, Nov. 11; 2PM Alzheimer’s Lunch and Learn Friday, Nov. 13; noon Great American Smokeout Workshop Thursday, Nov. 19; 4PM Grocery Store Tour Wednesday, Dec. 9; 11:30AM (Location: My Town Marketplace Highland Falls) Art and Crafts for Children Tuesday, Dec. 15; 4PM
Exercise Programs: Qigong & Tai Chi Mondays in Oct. and Nov.; 6:30PM Ongoing Programs: Tae Kwon Do Thursdays in Oct. and Nov. (Except Oct. 22 and Nov. 26); Fit for Life Mondays, Oct. 19 – Nov. 23; 4:30PM 5PM (Beginner) and 6PM (Advanced) Tobacco Cessation Tuesdays, Oct. 6 – 27 (Except Oct. 20); 11:30AM Zumba Fridays in Oct. and Nov. (Except Nov. 27); 6PM and Tuesdays, November 13- Dec. 11(Except Nov. 26); 2PM Healing Power of Gratitude Wednesdays, Oct. 7 and Nov. 4; 4PM Outreach Events: Farm Stand Wednesdays, Oct. 21 and Nov. 18; 4PM SUNY Orange Wellness Fair Thursday, Oct. 8; 10AM – 2PM Breast Self-Exam Workshop Wednesday, Oct. 28 Fair at Touro College Tuesday, Oct. 13; 11AM – 1PM and Nov. 25; 4:30PM Senior Expo Saturday, Oct. 17; 10AM – 2PM Living Well with Diabetes Thursdays, Sept. 10 - Nov. 19 (Location: Promenade at Middletown) (Except Oct. 1); 10AM Harvest Festival Saturday, Oct. 17; 10:30AM – 4PM Asthma Shared Visit Thursday, Oct. 22; 5PM (Location: Adams Fair Acre Farms, Newburgh) Over the Rainbow Saturday, Oct. 17; 11AM OUBOCES Dental Education and Screening Thursday, Oct. 22; 9AM - noon (Location: Newburgh) Managing your Health Tuesdays, Nov. 3 - Dec. 8; 10AM Highland Falls Fall Foliage Festival Saturday, Oct. 24; 9AM – 4PM
The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center • www.ghvfhc.org • Issue # 1
The Healing Power of Gratitude Can saying thank you make you healthier? After Pam Butler’s divorce, she lost her health insurance coverage and was not able to receive her critical thyroid medicine, which prompted her to visit The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center’s Urgent Care Center. This visit turned Pam into a lifelong patient as she recognized that the Health Center could provide all of her health care needs, as well as educational programs and even friendships to help maintain her health.
“To have something like the Health Center right in your backyard, with everything in one building, is great. You can’t get more convenient than that.” -Pam Butler Pam recently participated in the Healing Power of Gratitude program, a new health and wellness series offered at The
Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center that teaches how gratitude can improve your overall health and well-being. Annia Reyes, Health Education Coordinator at the Health Center, educates patients and community members about gratitude through proven techniques, such as: keeping a daily gratitude journal, visualizations, social support, goal setting, and positive self-talk. Pam has greatly benefited from her participation in ...continued on page 2
Getting an A+ on Teen Physicals
The importance of annual physicals
Dr. Avi Silber, MD, FAAP, Medical Director Annual physicals confirm that your child is growing and developing appropriately. The teen years are a critical time for well-visits, as this is one of the greatest periods of developmental growth that your child will experience, second only to their first year of life. It is vital for an adolescent / teen to establish a relationship with their doctor. Most pediatricians will spend some time interviewing an adolescent alone during their appointment. Although some parents may express resistance, it is important for an adolescent to have a physician with whom they can confide in and discuss difficult issues that may arise in the future. Typically during an exam, physicians will check a child’s height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, heart, lungs, vision, hearing, behavior, reflexes, and motor skills. Additionally, providers will monitor cholesterol levels, lead poisoning, and scoliosis. Depending on your child’s age, the provider will also discuss safety, whether it is about bike and stranger safety for young children or safety regarding alcohol, drugs, and sexual activity for teens. Schedule your teen’s appointment today by calling (845) 563-8000
See Inside:
• Healthy Fall Recipe! • The Drive for a New Mobile Health Unit. • New Windsor Update
New Windsor Update
Who we are. A full service state of the art medical practice. We are a not-for-profit Community Health Center and a Medical Home for more than 23,000 patients. We believe health care is a right and not a privilege. Our staff of more than 300 employees includes 40 Board Certified/Board Eligible Physicians and Dentists, physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, a large nursing staff, and social work and counseling staff. Medical Services • Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine • Internal Medicine • Women’s Health • Dental • Urgent Care • Behavioral Health
Specialty Care • Cardiology • Endocrinology • Infectious Diseases • Podiatry •Psychiatry
Sneha Shrivastava, MD St. George University
Dr. Dillard Elmore will be moving on to a position as a medical director in the NYC area. We would like to introduce you to two veteran Medical Providers at our Health Center, Dr. Sneha Shrivastava, and Koreen Thomas, FNP, who will be working with Dr. Elmore during the month of October, ensuring a smooth transition of care when he moves on starting October 31, 2015. For your convenience, the New Windsor office will continue to provide evening and weekend hours. In the upcoming months, we will be reconstructing our New Windsor office, modernizing the facility by adding exam rooms and services to better meet the needs of our patients.
Health & Wellness Programs Health Education• Positive Choices Center (HIV/AIDS Services) Women, Infants, Children (WIC) • Center for Recovery Koreen Thomas, FNP SUNY Buffalo
Questions? Please call (845) 561-2257
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month See our health education calendar for diabetes support groups.
The Healing Power of Gratitude
There are many ways you and your family can get healthy together.
...continued from page 1.
the health and wellness series, as she has learned how to implement gratitude into her daily life. She also formed a lasting friendship. During the class, participants were asked to list something they could use and something they could do to make their situation more manageable. Pam’s classmate, Tony, mentioned that a cart would be of great help to him, as he has difficulty walking, and Pam offered him hers.
1in3
Fill half of your family’s plates with fruits and vegetables.
Limit kids’ screen time to no more than 2 hours a day.
When your family is active, be sure it’s for at least 10 minutes at a stretch.
Replace sugar-sweetened drinks with water or fat-free milk.
Ask your kids what physical activities would tempt them away from the TV or other forms of media.
“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” -Willie Nelson To say thank you, Tony wrote Pam a letter of gratitude during one of their class assignments. “It was such a moment for both of us… His letter meant so much to me. It’s one of those moments you can’t exchange. This cart was always meant for him,” said Pam.
Try a new fruit or vegetable with dinner each week.
Be Active. Eat Healthy.
Go to www.NIH.gov/WeCan for more tips!
Published by the Marketing & Development Department of the Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center. For more information, questions, or to submitt a story idea, please contact us at marketing@ghvfhc.org
A Not-For-Profit Community Consignment Shop
Bring in this coupon or newsletter during your next visit to redeem!
10% off!
Save the Date! November 7, 2015 16th Annual Pillars of the Community Awards Gala Honoring Lifetime Achievement Richard “RJ” Smith Outstanding Community Service Peter Berman & Access Supports for Living (formerly Occupations Inc) Anthony’s Pier 9 at 6 pm
45 Quaker Ave, Suite 100 & The encore Home Store, Suite 104 Cornwall, NY 12518 845-458-8313 Cell: 845-275-9877 To benefit:
Colonoscopies are important medical procedures that save lives, and yet they are as popular as, well, a colonoscopy. If your 50 or older, at average risk risk for colon cancer, there’s a noninvasive screening option. A simple at home FIT test. Just collect a single sample, return the kit via prepaid UPS shipping. You will be contacted with your results soon after. Please call us at (845) 561-2257 option 2 for more information.
The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older as the best way to protect against flu.
See our health education calendar for breast self-exam workshops.
The Drive for a New Mobile Health Unit
In order to address the critical health needs of Orange County’s seniors, the homeless population and those without access to care. The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center has greatly improved access for patients by offering mobile healthcare. We are able to provide preventative care to treat a number of diseases, in addition to offering general health screenings, vaccinations and dental screenings where these services are needed most. The demand and response has been tremendous often providing our services at multiple locations in a single day. However, we are limited by the inefficiencies of our current mobile health vehicle. By purchasing a new mobile unit we will be able to provide these services year round, regardless of weather conditions. To donate or find out how you can help, please visit www.ghvfhc.org/how-to-help
CVS Health funds Health Ed A $10,000 grant awarded by CVS Health is enabling the expantion of our Living Well with Diabetes and Chronic Disease Self-Management programs.
2015 Corporate Sponsor in Health
Join our Mailing List Your entire purchase Some exclusions apply Valid thru: 11/30/15
Pumpkin Bread
Serves: 8 Servings Source: Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables Ingredients: 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup applesauce 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup raisins Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. 2. In a large bowl, stir together pumpkin, sugar, oil, applesauce and eggs. 3. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients, except raisins. 4. Add flour mixture to large bowl. Stir until moist. Stir in raisins. 5. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. 6. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Help your kids be physically active for at least 60 minutes each day.
Eat together as a family as often as possible.
Pam wanted to give back to the Health Center that has helped her so much and is now a volunteer at the monthly Farm Stand. GRATITUDE PRIMER • Either before you go to sleep or right after you wake up, go through a mental list of all that your grateful for. • Take notice the little things on a regular basis. • Be grateful for today, your breath, your body. • It takes practice; you need to train your mind to think gratefully.
Make a list before grocery shopping.
Healthy Fall Recipe
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
To receive e-updates on news and events for The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center, send an email request to marketing@ghvfhc.org
Become a Volunteer!
The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center has a variety of volunteer opportunities. We are seeking dependable, enthusiastic people interested in development, marketing, translation, production, ambassadors, and more. For more information, call Sophia Goitia at (845) 220-3156.
Living Well with Diabetes is a 12-week provider-led workgroup that teaches participants how to better control their diabetes and related symptoms through diet, physical activity, stress management, and ongoing self-care. Chronic Disease Self-Management is a six-week, evidence-based program developed using a Stanford University model that helps patients better manage and overcome the symptoms that can prevent them from leading active and fulfilling lives. For more on these and other programs, please visit www.ghvfhc.org
Did You Know? Independent studies find that the Medicaid cost for a community health center patient is 30 percent lower than average spending on patients treated by other medical providers, with outcomes that equal or exceed national benchmarks for quality measures.
New Windsor Update
Who we are. A full service state of the art medical practice. We are a not-for-profit Community Health Center and a Medical Home for more than 23,000 patients. We believe health care is a right and not a privilege. Our staff of more than 300 employees includes 40 Board Certified/Board Eligible Physicians and Dentists, physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, a large nursing staff, and social work and counseling staff. Medical Services • Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine • Internal Medicine • Women’s Health • Dental • Urgent Care • Behavioral Health
Specialty Care • Cardiology • Endocrinology • Infectious Diseases • Podiatry •Psychiatry
Sneha Shrivastava, MD St. George University
Dr. Dillard Elmore will be moving on to a position as a medical director in the NYC area. We would like to introduce you to two veteran Medical Providers at our Health Center, Dr. Sneha Shrivastava, and Koreen Thomas, FNP, who will be working with Dr. Elmore during the month of October, ensuring a smooth transition of care when he moves on starting October 31, 2015. For your convenience, the New Windsor office will continue to provide evening and weekend hours. In the upcoming months, we will be reconstructing our New Windsor office, modernizing the facility by adding exam rooms and services to better meet the needs of our patients.
Health & Wellness Programs Health Education• Positive Choices Center (HIV/AIDS Services) Women, Infants, Children (WIC) • Center for Recovery Koreen Thomas, FNP SUNY Buffalo
Questions? Please call (845) 561-2257
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month See our health education calendar for diabetes support groups.
The Healing Power of Gratitude
There are many ways you and your family can get healthy together.
...continued from page 1.
the health and wellness series, as she has learned how to implement gratitude into her daily life. She also formed a lasting friendship. During the class, participants were asked to list something they could use and something they could do to make their situation more manageable. Pam’s classmate, Tony, mentioned that a cart would be of great help to him, as he has difficulty walking, and Pam offered him hers.
1in3
Fill half of your family’s plates with fruits and vegetables.
Limit kids’ screen time to no more than 2 hours a day.
When your family is active, be sure it’s for at least 10 minutes at a stretch.
Replace sugar-sweetened drinks with water or fat-free milk.
Ask your kids what physical activities would tempt them away from the TV or other forms of media.
“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” -Willie Nelson To say thank you, Tony wrote Pam a letter of gratitude during one of their class assignments. “It was such a moment for both of us… His letter meant so much to me. It’s one of those moments you can’t exchange. This cart was always meant for him,” said Pam.
Try a new fruit or vegetable with dinner each week.
Be Active. Eat Healthy.
Go to www.NIH.gov/WeCan for more tips!
Published by the Marketing & Development Department of the Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center. For more information, questions, or to submitt a story idea, please contact us at marketing@ghvfhc.org
A Not-For-Profit Community Consignment Shop
Bring in this coupon or newsletter during your next visit to redeem!
10% off!
Save the Date! November 7, 2015 16th Annual Pillars of the Community Awards Gala Honoring Lifetime Achievement Richard “RJ” Smith Outstanding Community Service Peter Berman & Access Supports for Living (formerly Occupations Inc) Anthony’s Pier 9 at 6 pm
45 Quaker Ave, Suite 100 & The encore Home Store, Suite 104 Cornwall, NY 12518 845-458-8313 Cell: 845-275-9877 To benefit:
Colonoscopies are important medical procedures that save lives, and yet they are as popular as, well, a colonoscopy. If your 50 or older, at average risk risk for colon cancer, there’s a noninvasive screening option. A simple at home FIT test. Just collect a single sample, return the kit via prepaid UPS shipping. You will be contacted with your results soon after. Please call us at (845) 561-2257 option 2 for more information.
The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older as the best way to protect against flu.
See our health education calendar for breast self-exam workshops.
The Drive for a New Mobile Health Unit
In order to address the critical health needs of Orange County’s seniors, the homeless population and those without access to care. The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center has greatly improved access for patients by offering mobile healthcare. We are able to provide preventative care to treat a number of diseases, in addition to offering general health screenings, vaccinations and dental screenings where these services are needed most. The demand and response has been tremendous often providing our services at multiple locations in a single day. However, we are limited by the inefficiencies of our current mobile health vehicle. By purchasing a new mobile unit we will be able to provide these services year round, regardless of weather conditions. To donate or find out how you can help, please visit www.ghvfhc.org/how-to-help
CVS Health funds Health Ed A $10,000 grant awarded by CVS Health is enabling the expantion of our Living Well with Diabetes and Chronic Disease Self-Management programs.
2015 Corporate Sponsor in Health
Join our Mailing List Your entire purchase Some exclusions apply Valid thru: 11/30/15
Pumpkin Bread
Serves: 8 Servings Source: Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables Ingredients: 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup applesauce 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup raisins Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. 2. In a large bowl, stir together pumpkin, sugar, oil, applesauce and eggs. 3. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients, except raisins. 4. Add flour mixture to large bowl. Stir until moist. Stir in raisins. 5. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. 6. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Help your kids be physically active for at least 60 minutes each day.
Eat together as a family as often as possible.
Pam wanted to give back to the Health Center that has helped her so much and is now a volunteer at the monthly Farm Stand. GRATITUDE PRIMER • Either before you go to sleep or right after you wake up, go through a mental list of all that your grateful for. • Take notice the little things on a regular basis. • Be grateful for today, your breath, your body. • It takes practice; you need to train your mind to think gratefully.
Make a list before grocery shopping.
Healthy Fall Recipe
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
To receive e-updates on news and events for The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center, send an email request to marketing@ghvfhc.org
Become a Volunteer!
The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center has a variety of volunteer opportunities. We are seeking dependable, enthusiastic people interested in development, marketing, translation, production, ambassadors, and more. For more information, call Sophia Goitia at (845) 220-3156.
Living Well with Diabetes is a 12-week provider-led workgroup that teaches participants how to better control their diabetes and related symptoms through diet, physical activity, stress management, and ongoing self-care. Chronic Disease Self-Management is a six-week, evidence-based program developed using a Stanford University model that helps patients better manage and overcome the symptoms that can prevent them from leading active and fulfilling lives. For more on these and other programs, please visit www.ghvfhc.org
Did You Know? Independent studies find that the Medicaid cost for a community health center patient is 30 percent lower than average spending on patients treated by other medical providers, with outcomes that equal or exceed national benchmarks for quality measures.
Conveniently Located The Kaplan Family Pavilion
147 Lake Street, Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 563-8000 Mon - Thurs: 8:30AM - 8PM Fri: 8:30AM - 5PM Sat: 9 AM - 1 PM Sun: Closed Urgent Care: Mon - Thurs: 7AM - 9PM Fri: 7AM - 8PM Sat: 9AM - 5PM Sun: 10AM - 3PM
Lipman Family Dental
100 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 569-8412 Mon - Fri: 9AM - 5PM 147 Lake Street, Newburgh, NY 12550 Mon - Thurs: 9AM - 8PM Fri: 9AM - 5PM Sat: 9AM - 1PM (Lake Street location only)
2570 Route 9w, Suite 10 Cornwall NY 12518
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID NEWBURGH, NY 12550 PERMIT NO. 8604
Center for Recovery
Blooming Grove Turnpike
91 Blooming Grove Tnpke., New Windsor, NY 12553 (845) 561-2257 Call for hours. Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Internal Medicine & Endocrinology.
Highland Falls
127 Main Street, Highland Falls, NY 10928 (845) 446-4076
Mon: 9AM - 6PM Tues - Wed & Fri: 9AM - 5PM Thurs: 9AM - 7 PM Sat (1st & 3rd): 9AM - 1PM
Harper Health
For individuals & families in transition 290 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 561-3759 Mon - Fri: 9AM - 5PM
Fall 2015 Newsletter
3 Commercial Place, Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 220-2146 Chemical Dependency: Mon - Thurs: 8AM - 8PM Fri: 8AM - 4:30PM Sat & Sun: Closed Opioid Treatment: Mon - Fri: 6AM - 2PM Sat: 7AM - 12PM Sun: Closed
GHVFHC at Inspire Audiology & Dental
Open to the community 2 Flecher Street, Goshen, NY 10924 (845) 294-8806 Option #3 Dental Hours: Mon: 10AM - 8PM Tues - Thurs: 8AM - 6PM Fri: 8AM - 5PM Audiology Hours: Mon - Thurs: 8AM - 6PM Fri: 9AM - 5PM
Upcoming Health Education & Outreach Events Please join The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center during the following free Health Education and Outreach events. For more information, please view the Health Center’s website at www.ghvfhc.org or call (845) 563-8043. For Outreach events, please call (845) 220-3167. NEW Programs: Community Wellness Tuesdays Tuesdays, Oct. 6 and Nov. 3; 4PM Suicide Prevention Lunch & Learn Wednesday, Oct. 14; noon Grocery Store Tour at ShopRite Wednesday, Nov. 4; noon Holiday Cooking Demo Wednesday, Nov. 11; 2PM Alzheimer’s Lunch and Learn Friday, Nov. 13; noon Great American Smokeout Workshop Thursday, Nov. 19; 4PM Grocery Store Tour Wednesday, Dec. 9; 11:30AM (Location: My Town Marketplace Highland Falls) Art and Crafts for Children Tuesday, Dec. 15; 4PM
Exercise Programs: Qigong & Tai Chi Mondays in Oct. and Nov.; 6:30PM Ongoing Programs: Tae Kwon Do Thursdays in Oct. and Nov. (Except Oct. 22 and Nov. 26); Fit for Life Mondays, Oct. 19 – Nov. 23; 4:30PM 5PM (Beginner) and 6PM (Advanced) Tobacco Cessation Tuesdays, Oct. 6 – 27 (Except Oct. 20); 11:30AM Zumba Fridays in Oct. and Nov. (Except Nov. 27); 6PM and Tuesdays, November 13- Dec. 11(Except Nov. 26); 2PM Healing Power of Gratitude Wednesdays, Oct. 7 and Nov. 4; 4PM Outreach Events: Farm Stand Wednesdays, Oct. 21 and Nov. 18; 4PM SUNY Orange Wellness Fair Thursday, Oct. 8; 10AM – 2PM Breast Self-Exam Workshop Wednesday, Oct. 28 Fair at Touro College Tuesday, Oct. 13; 11AM – 1PM and Nov. 25; 4:30PM Senior Expo Saturday, Oct. 17; 10AM – 2PM Living Well with Diabetes Thursdays, Sept. 10 - Nov. 19 (Location: Promenade at Middletown) (Except Oct. 1); 10AM Harvest Festival Saturday, Oct. 17; 10:30AM – 4PM Asthma Shared Visit Thursday, Oct. 22; 5PM (Location: Adams Fair Acre Farms, Newburgh) Over the Rainbow Saturday, Oct. 17; 11AM OUBOCES Dental Education and Screening Thursday, Oct. 22; 9AM - noon (Location: Newburgh) Managing your Health Tuesdays, Nov. 3 - Dec. 8; 10AM Highland Falls Fall Foliage Festival Saturday, Oct. 24; 9AM – 4PM
The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center • www.ghvfhc.org • Issue # 1
The Healing Power of Gratitude Can saying thank you make you healthier? After Pam Butler’s divorce, she lost her health insurance coverage and was not able to receive her critical thyroid medicine, which prompted her to visit The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center’s Urgent Care Center. This visit turned Pam into a lifelong patient as she recognized that the Health Center could provide all of her health care needs, as well as educational programs and even friendships to help maintain her health.
“To have something like the Health Center right in your backyard, with everything in one building, is great. You can’t get more convenient than that.” -Pam Butler Pam recently participated in the Healing Power of Gratitude program, a new health and wellness series offered at The
Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center that teaches how gratitude can improve your overall health and well-being. Annia Reyes, Health Education Coordinator at the Health Center, educates patients and community members about gratitude through proven techniques, such as: keeping a daily gratitude journal, visualizations, social support, goal setting, and positive self-talk. Pam has greatly benefited from her participation in ...continued on page 2
Getting an A+ on Teen Physicals
The importance of annual physicals
Dr. Avi Silber, MD, FAAP, Medical Director Annual physicals confirm that your child is growing and developing appropriately. The teen years are a critical time for well-visits, as this is one of the greatest periods of developmental growth that your child will experience, second only to their first year of life. It is vital for an adolescent / teen to establish a relationship with their doctor. Most pediatricians will spend some time interviewing an adolescent alone during their appointment. Although some parents may express resistance, it is important for an adolescent to have a physician with whom they can confide in and discuss difficult issues that may arise in the future. Typically during an exam, physicians will check a child’s height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, heart, lungs, vision, hearing, behavior, reflexes, and motor skills. Additionally, providers will monitor cholesterol levels, lead poisoning, and scoliosis. Depending on your child’s age, the provider will also discuss safety, whether it is about bike and stranger safety for young children or safety regarding alcohol, drugs, and sexual activity for teens. Schedule your teen’s appointment today by calling (845) 563-8000
See Inside:
• Healthy Fall Recipe! • The Drive for a New Mobile Health Unit. • New Windsor Update