The COVID vaccines: Kalamazoo’s medical community answers all your questions
Vaccines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are effective, safe, and the best way to avoid contracting the potentially deadly virus. A panel of nine physicians and health care professionals delivered that message in Kalamazoo during a Thursday evening question-and-answer session about the new vaccines that are being delivered nationwide to put an end to…
Read MoreU.S. Rep. Fred Upton announces nearly $500,000 in federal funding for local health centers
U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, announced Tuesday that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is providing nearly $500,000 in grant funding to two southwest Michigan health centers: Intercare Community Health Network in Bangor and Family Health Center, Inc. in Kalamazoo. HHS is awarding funding to 496 health centers across the country, including…
Read MoreFree Healthcare Chat to Offer Medical Insights on COVID-19, Influenza
With influenza season upon us and cases of COVID-19 spiking, local residents have lots of questions about how to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy. Family Health Center seeks to answer those questions with a free, public Q&A session with healthcare providers. Called Healthcare Chat, the Q&A takes place Wednesday, Oct. 28, 5-8 p.m.,…
Read MoreWE RISE 2020
On October 20, 2020, at 4pm, Family Health Center will host a virtual community celebration honoring those who have risen to the challenges of this unprecedented year. Our “WE RISE 2020” virtual event will be hosted by Von Washington Jr., and Family Health Center President & CEO, Denise Crawford. The event will honor the work…
Read MoreBack To School Bash Seeks ‘Virus Busters’ to Ensure Healthy Start to School
Family Health Center is adapting its annual Back To School Bash to support the health and safety of our youngest patients. Now in its 11th year, the 2020 Bash has adapted its traditional one-day carnival -and instead offers local children the chance to become “Virus Busters.” Children can earn stickers in a passport certifying they’re…
Read MoreFamily Health Center Hosting Coronavirus Testing
Drive-thru testing happens Friday, April 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Stone Church, 1225 Paterson St. You must call (269) 488-0804 for a pre-test evaluation. Family Health Center will provide drive-thru testing in Kalamazoo County to help understand and address the spread of COVID-19 while ensuring those who test positive get prompt medical guidance. FHC will…
Read MoreFHC Honors Moses Walker, Co-Founder and Healthcare Champion
Family Health Center today issued the following statement on the passing of Moses L. Walker, co-founder of the clinic and an advocate for all people to have access to quality healthcare: Family Health Center’s Board, leadership and staff together mourn the loss of Moses L. Walker, who passed away on Jan. 16. He was a…
Read MoreBack To School Bash Goes Live on Facebook
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation spotlighted our upcoming Back To School Bash during a Facebook Live session on July 25 with KCF Communications Officer Tom Vance. FHC President and CEO Denise Crawford talked about the Bash’s 10-year tradition of making sure kids start school on the right foot. You can replay the interview here. There’s still…
Read MoreFHC Honors Dr. Lisandra Soto, Renames Dental Day of Caring
Dr. Lisandra Soto, a champion of quality oral health for underserved people, has been honored by Family Health Center, the State of Michigan, and the Kalamazoo community. That recognition includes rebranding FHC’s Dental Day of Caring, which brings free dental services to people in need, in Dr. Soto’s name. Dr. Soto, former Chief Dental Officer…
Read MoreBash is Back! Back To School Bash Coming August 9
Family Health Center’s annual Back To School Bash promises a day of fun, a backpack full of school supplies, and a check to make sure local students’ immunizations are up to date. Each year, well over 1,000 students take part in the Bash. This ensures kids start the school year healthy, ready to learn and…
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