Vaccination, masks, and distancing remain keys to fighting COVID-19, Kalamazoo’s medical leaders say
“I’m here. I have what’s necessary to help you,” Denise Crawford says of COVID vaccinations. “I’m making it available to you. And you’re refusing to take it. But you’re still coming to me for help.” As we wind up the second year in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the president and chief executive officer…
Read MoreBig pay raises attract health care applicants to Family Health Center in Kalamazoo
Unlike most of the help wanted signs dotted around town, the “fine print” on Family Health Center’s new billboard promises jobs that start at $21 an hour or more — not that possibly wind up there someday. The nonprofit health clinic serving citizens of Kalamazoo County has implemented a sweeping change in employee compensation that puts Family…
Read MoreFinal Week of 50 Acts of Kindness
Last week was the final week of our Act of Kindness campaign. We ended our 50th-anniversary celebration on a high note with the following events: Staff volunteered for Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes by sorting donated cans, bagging potatoes, and packing pantry orders. Loaves & Fishes provides groceries for an average of 700 people a day!…
Read MoreFirst Week of December Recap
Last week was filled with #ActsofKindness in honor of our 50th Anniversary! Coffee Rescue served up delicious hot beverages and baked goods at both our Paterson and Alcott locations. Our staff and patients appreciated the warm treats! We surprised our dental patients at our Alcott building with electric toothbrushes! This Act of Kindness will also…
Read MoreWe’re in the Final Month
We’re in the final month of our 50 Acts of Kindness campaign! Last week we celebrated our 50 years of service with two great events. We had two members of Kalhaven Strings perform live music in both of our lobbies. They played soothing pop, classical, and holiday music. It was a joy to hear these…
Read MoreActs of Kindness Update
#ActsofKindness Update! We’ve been busy the past week celebrating Thanksgiving and showing our gratitude for the amazing Kalamazoo community. Residents and staff of the Gilmore Community Healing Center received an Olive Garden catered dinner from our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) clinic. SUD works closely with the Gilmore Community Healing Center and would like to acknowledge…
Read MoreTurkeys for Thanksgiving
This week for one of our Acts of Kindness, we donated 25 turkeys to Ecumenical Senior Center for Thanksgiving! The Center serves seniors and other Kalamazoo residents by providing a secure place for meals, fellowship, education, and activities for all ages and walks of life. Interested in what else we have been up to as…
Read MoreCaricatures by Gene at Paterson and Alcott
We were busy last week as we continued to celebrate our 50th anniversary with more Acts of Kindness! On Wednesday Caricatures by Gene visited both our Paterson and Alcott locations to draw caricatures for our patients. It was a blast to watch him work, and he left many FHC patients and staff smiling! On Thursday…
Read MoreHalloween
Throwback to this time last week when we celebrated Halloween by wearing costumes to work. Our amazing Volunteer & Event Coordinator, Coreen (pictured as a lion ), prepared treats to hand out to little ones at the front desk and pharmacy at our Paterson and Alcott clinics. It was tons of fun, and we generated…
Read MoreCheck, Change, Control
On Tuesday our providers began a new program called “Check, Change, Control”. In addition to providing free blood pressure cuffs and classes, we kicked off the program by distributing 50 Fitbits to patients. This Act of Kindness helps support the goals of our patients to monitor their health and get more exercise. Interested in what…
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