CCHC National Health Center Week Multicultural Health Fair and Children’s Appreciation Day, August 12

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Community Health Centers (CCHC) in partnership with LA Care, Blue Shield of California, Health Net and Valley Presbyterian Hospital invites members of the multicultural community to CCHC National Health Center Week (NHCW) – Multicultural Health Fair and Children’s Appreciation Day celebration including CCHC Mobile Clinic Inaugural and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, 9:30 a.m. at the Clinic Parking Lot - 801 S. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale, CA 91205.

“In God’s most perfect time. Counting the days til she becomes Mrs. Philip Evangelista,” the caption read.

LJ announced her engagement to Philip last May. Together with her son Aki and daughter Summer, she has been living in New York since September 2021 after her separation from actor Paolo Contis.

CCHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a California Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation that operates and administers six community health centers in Glendale, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Sunland, North Hollywood and Arleta. The center provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to diverse and underserved communities regardless of immigration status. Established in 1990, CCHC has grown to become one of the leading FQHCs in Los Angeles County. This year’s NHCW theme “The Roadmap to Stronger America” - takes us on a virtual road trip across America, highlighting the achievements and amazing work being done at community health center. Let’s celebrate the uniqueness of our community and highlight the commitment and passion of CCHC together with our community partners and supporters who make it possible to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare services to all our patients and their families in the community.

The timing of NHCWChildren’s Appreciation Day also lends itself well to engaging the youngest members of our communities as they prepare to return to school.

The community participation in this meaningful activity would greatly advance our goal of raising awareness for America’s health centers over the past five decades, said Pedro Ramirez, CCHC Director of Outreach and Community Engagement.

CCHC will be distributing Back -to- School backpacks for 1000 children patients and underserved children from our school partners across Los Angeles Unified School District and Glendale Unified School District. Also, during the event, CCHC will recognize distinguish community leaders and elected officials by presenting the NHCWStakeholders Appreciation Award including Senator Anthony Portantino of the 25th District of California State

Senate, Mayor Dan Brotman of the City of Glendale, Counselor Nazeli Hambardzumyan of the Consulate General of the Republic of Armenia, Consul General Edgar B. Badajos of the Consulate General of the Philippines, Consul General Alejandro Jose Letona Alvarado of the Consulate General of El Salvador, and Consul General Julissa Gutierrez of the Consulate General of Honduras. Also, awardees are Director Barbara Ferrer of Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Director Ron Tanimura of Los Angeles Unified School District, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kelly King of Glendale Unified School District and Supervisor Kathryn Barger of the 5th District of Los Angeles County. For more information, contact CCHC via phone at 818.630.2297 or email outreach@cchccenters.org