Picnics celebrate National Health Center Week
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The Chautauqua Center, Inc., (TCC Health), a nonprofit leader in healthcare in the Southern Tier, is proud to announce the upcoming celebration of National Health Center Week from Sunday, Aug. 2 to Saturday, Aug. 8. This special week honors the critical role Community Health Centers like TCC Health play in providing comprehensive, affordable, and accessible healthcare to millions across the country.
As part of the festivities, TCC Health will hold its annual Community Picnics, both from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Jamestown Community Picnic will happen on Tuesday at The Chautauqua Center, 107 Institute Street. The Dunkirk Community Picnic will be held on Thursday at Dunkirk Salvation Army on Central Avenue.
During the two picnic events, TCC Health will be giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies to the first 300 kids in attendance at each location. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and adults must have a child with them to get a backpack.
"National Community Health Center Week is a powerful reminder of the incredible impact Community Health Centers have on the lives of millions across the nation, and right here in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Chemung Counties," TCC Health CEO Michael Pease said. "At the heart of TCC Health’s mission is our unwavering commitment to enhance the overall health and wellness of our community through prevention and treatment, one patient at a time. Our goal is to alleviate financial burdens on families and empower children for success in school, reflecting the holistic support that is central to the Community Health Center model."
In addition to the crucial backpack giveaway, the Community Picnics will offer a range of FREE engaging, family-friendly activities. Picknickers can look forward to:
-- Live music and dancing with Marty's Bubble Gum Machine.
-- A bounce house and face painting, with Eventz by Scott.
-- FREE photo booth picture mementos with Jermaine James.
-- Snacks and water compliments of The Salvation Army Anew Center.
-- A Jamestown Mobile Market experience featuring FREE fresh produce.
-- Local, state, and federal elected officials will help us celebrate.
-- Community Health Care Association of New York State in attendance.
-- Valuable community resources and essential health information.
The Chautauqua Center is grateful for the administrative support of The Waterfront Foundation and the generous support of our sponsors, whose contributions have made these vital community health events possible over the years. It extends sincere appreciation to presenting sponsor Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York. Other sponsors include Salvation Army Anew Center for providing snacks and water, Cattaraugus County Bank, and Jamestown Rotary Club AM.
More than 20 vital community partners and agencies, aligned with the mission of accessible care will be on hand to provide valuable information, engaging activities, and essential services that may be offered at little or no cost, further amplifying the impact of Community Health Center Week.
For further information and updates about Community Health Center Week and the Community Picnics, please visit our website at www.TCCHealth.org or contact the organizers at The Waterfront Foundation at (716) 294-3995.