It Just Keeps Getting Better! | |
Staff from the Julius Hermes Breast Care Center of Memorial Hospital (JHBCC) donated $2125 to the Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness (the Coalition). The money was raised and donated in an effort to provide more uninsured women with screening mammograms. |  |
Above All Odds |
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Laura, who is unemployed, had no health insurance and could not afford to see a regular physician. After being seen at Bassett Family Practice she noted that she "received more helpful care at Bassett Family Practice in 2 hours than I'd had inthe past 2 years." |  |
Worksite Wellness Leads to the Water | |
Shirelle began water aerobics in the summer of 2007 after learning of the programs through the Coalition's W.O.W. (Working on Wellness) program at Stanley Furniture. "If it were not for the Coalition's classes, I would be immobile because of the stiffness. In the water, I'm able to run, jump and lift my legs without severe pain." |  |
Sixty and Full of "Zip" | |
Jean has been participating in the Coalition's aerobics classes for over two years now. She joined on a journey to better health. Throughout her journey, she has been successful in many ways including increasing her bone density, gaining muscle and losing weight. |  |
Waves of Success | |
Since joining the program, Kay has lost a total of 80 pounds, has more energy, has fewer visits to the doctor and also has been able to lower her blood pressure and blood sugar. |  |
Aerobics Changed My Life! | |
After regular participation in the Coalition's Free Family Aerobics program, Vickie has been able to turn her life around. |  |
Water Aerobics has its Benefits | |
Water aerobics helps participants feel better, move aroundmore and enjoy getting out and socializing with others in the community. |  |
FAMIS Programs Help to Cover the Uninsured | |
Ann Walker, the Coalition's Project Connect advocate, has enrolled 171 families in the FAMIS programs in a little less than a year. |  |
Secrest Family Rises Above with FAMIS | |
At a meeting for unemployed workers at the Martinsville courthouse, Mr. Secrest learned about FAMIS, Virginia's health coverage program for children, and applied with the help of the Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness.
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14 Free Mammograms Made Available Due to Breast Center's Generosity | |
Staff from the Julius Hermes Breast Care Center of Memorial Hospital (the Breast Center) donated over $1000 to the Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness in an effort to provide more uninsured women with screening mammograms through the Coalition's mammogram assistance program.
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Your Local Community Health Center | |
At Bassett Family Practice, a federally qualified community health center, everyone is welcome regardless of age, gender, race, and even ability to pay. |
Water aerobics helps participants feel better, move around more and enjoy getting out and socializing with others in the community.
