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FREE Health Screenings
The Coalition partners with the Henry County Public School nurses to offer free health screenings during community health fairs throughout the year.
The next chapter for the MHC Coalition for Health and Wellness
Michael J. Farley spent 30 years addressing issues and problems in health care communities nationwide. Now, he brings that experience to the Martinsville-Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness as its new executive director.
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The next chapter for the MHC Coalition for Health and Wellness
Founder of the Coalition looks back
The only executive director ever to guide the Martinsville Henry Coalition for Health and Wellness has retired. Barbara Jackman has stepped down after 13 years with the coalition and a decades-long career in health administration.
Flu season arrives sooner than expected in Martinsville
By Paul Collins/Martinsville Bulletin MARTINSVILLE – The flu season arrived sooner than expected in Martinsville this year. SOVAH Health officials reported the first confirmed cases arrived in September, much earlier than a typical season.
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Flu season arrives sooner than expected in Martinsville
Children’s Health Month
Since 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has designated October as Children’s Health Month to increase public awareness of the value of preventive health care for children.
MARTINSVILLE HENRY COUNTY COALITION FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Martinsville, VA (September 7, 2018) – Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Michael J.
GO Healthy West Piedmont Wrap-up Event
On Friday, August 17, 2018, GO Healthy West Piedmont hosted a luncheon at the New College Institute to celebrate the success of the grant initiative that wraps up in September.
2018 National Health Center Week Events
The MHC Coalition for Health and Wellness celebrated National Health Center Week on August 14th at both health centers – Bassett Family Practice and Ridgeway Family Health.
National Health Center Week August 12 – 18
National Health Center Week (August 12th – 18th) is an annual celebration with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers over the past five decades.
“Normal” blood pressure could put you at risk
“Every adult needs to have their blood pressure monitored regularly and talk with their doctor about it, said Dr. gabriel Edmondson, M.D.
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“Normal” blood pressure could put you at risk