National Health Center Week takes place August 2nd to August 8th.And in celebration of the week, Cherry Health will be offering free vision and blood pressure screenings along with education about its services on August 5th. .
During the event, Cherry Health team members will be on-site to share information about their integrated healthcare offerings, including primary care, behavioral health and more.
Cherry Health’s health insurance assistance team and community health workers will also be available to help schedule appointments and connect to community resources.
Tasha Blackmon, president and CEO of Cherry Health, says, ““This year, we celebrate how health centers use innovation to reach more patients and improve outcomes.” Adding, “National Health Center Week recognizes the essential role community health centers, like Cherry Health, play in expanding access to healthcare, improving public health, and reducing healthcare system costs,”
Again, Cherry Health’s community celebration and health fair will be held from 1-3 p.m. at Cherry Health’s Heart of the City Health Center, August 5th.