New Orleans, LA - DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC) will celebrate National Health Center Week, Saturday, August 2 through Saturday, August 9, by hosting several health and wellness events throughout the greater New Orleans area. National Health Center Week, sponsored by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), is an annual celebration that raises awareness about the Mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers.
 
Celebrating 60 Years of Progress: Powering Communities serves as this year’s theme, celebrating the years of impact that health center workers and their services have on our nation's health. This year, NACHC is also empowering communities by connecting them with elected officials from all levels of government in an effort to create lasting partnerships.

Every August, NACHC sponsors National Health Center Week to celebrate and increase awareness of America’s nearly 1,500 Community Health Centers. It is an opportunity to highlight the commitment and passion of Community Health Center staff, board members, and supporters who make it possible to provide quality, comprehensive health care services to more than 32.5 million patients across nearly 16,000 communities annually.

Below is a list of events DCHC is hosting during National Health Center Week:

Back-to-School Health Fair
Sat., August 2 - H3C Apartments (1800 Erato Street) - 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
DePaul Community Health Centers, Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Aetna Better Health of Louisiana, Humana Healthy Horizons in Louisiana, Belle Reve, and the New Orleans Chapter of the American Culinary Federation will host a bookbag and school supply giveaway. Health screenings for all ages (including blood pressure, glucose, and vision checks), food, Kona Ice, and a community partner fair will be available.
*Book bags are limited to the first 150 children accompanied by an adult guardian who complete their “community fair passport” at the event.*

DCHC’s Associates Celebrate Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church
Sun., August 3 - 1802 Tulane Avenue - 10 a.m.
DePaul Community Health Centers’ staff will attend mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church to celebrate another year of providing excellent health care to the community.

Staff Appreciation Day
Mon., August 4 - All DCHC locations - All day
DCHC’s staff will receive treats for their hard work.

Patient Appreciation Day
Tues, August 5 - All DCHC locations - All day
DCHC’s patients will receive a token of appreciation from staff members at each health center.

Rewriting the Narrative: Blooming in Maternal & Mental Health Summit
Wed., August 6 - Reverie Orleans (2222 Poydras St.) - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
DePaul Community Health Centers’ Infant Empowerment and Education Program (DIEEP), Crescent City Family Services, & United Healthcare host a day of advocacy, awareness and action for mothers, soon-to-be mothers, and those who uplift and support mothers. Participants will receive information on maternal health, maternal mental health, community resources and breastfeeding support. Continental breakfast, lunch and a special gift will be provided to all participants. Registration is required and can be done by visiting DIEEP.org. Attendees are asked to bring toiletry items that will be donated to New Orleans Women & Children’s Shelter.

Raising Cane’s Give Back Day
Thurs., August 7 - All Raising Cane’s locations in Orleans Parish - 3-8 p.m.
Mention “DePaul Community Health Centers” at the register when ordering late lunch or dinner at Raising Cane’s and they will donate 15% of the proceeds to DCHC. Funds raised will help provide health care to those who may not be able to afford it.

DCHC Volunteers at the St. Jude Community Center
Thurs., August 7 - 400 N. Rampart Street - 6:30-7:30 a.m.
DCHC volunteers will help serve breakfast to about 300 unhoused individuals.

DCHC Hosts Food Pantry with Second Harvest Food Bank
Fri., August 8 - DCHC’s Carrollton Warehouse (3201 Short Street)
9 a.m. until the food is gone
DCHC is once again partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank to distribute free groceries via a drive-thru food pantry.

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DePaul Community Health Centers: DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC), founded by the Daughters of Charity, who have served the New Orleans community for more than 190 years, is committed to providing high- quality, comprehensive health care to all members of our community, regardless of their ability to pay. DCHC offers high-quality, affordable health care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors at eleven (11) community health centers throughout greater New Orleans. Services include primary and preventive health care, pediatrics, dental, optometry, chronic disease management, podiatry, prenatal care, behavioral health, Women, Infants & Children (WIC) services, and onsite laboratories and pharmacies.