Pam Tollard, aka the Tooth Fairy, reads the book "Open Wide," about taking care of your teeth, to Jaylyn Tyson, 5, her brother, Daryl Tyson Jr., 3, and their father, Daryl as they wait to see a dentist Monday at HealthLinc Community Health Center. HealthLinc participated in the American Dental Association's Give Kids a Smile Day. The center offered free exams, cleanings, sealants and education to uninsured children at both its Valparaiso and Michigan City locations. Pic by John Luke (NWI.com)
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has endorsed the Valparaiso clinic as a Patient-Centered Medical Home provider. “The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home is a model of 21st century primary care that combines access, teamwork & technology to deliver quality care & improve health”-- NCQA Pres. Margaret E. O’Kane. “NCQA’s PCMH Recognition shows that HealthLinc’s Valpo's clinic has the tools, systems, & resources to provide their patients with the right care at the right time.”
Camille Cooke, community outreach manager for HealthLinc, said ADA provides the materials while the staff at HealthLinc provides the services during the annual event — annually slated for Presidents Day when children are not in school. Cooke said HealthLinc provides dental services year-round, but the annual Give Kids a Smile Day is way to attract families with no insurance to introduce them to their services.
Camille Cooke, community outreach manager for HealthLinc, said ADA provides the materials while the staff at HealthLinc provides the services during the annual event — annually slated for Presidents Day when children are not in school. Cooke said HealthLinc provides dental services year-round, but the annual Give Kids a Smile Day is way to attract families with no insurance to introduce them to their services.
Come to the HealthLinc Valparaiso Diabetic Clinic this Friday, May 10th - 9am-12noon! "While diabetes and prediabetes occur in people of all ages & races, some groups have a higher risk for developing the disease than others. Diabetes is more common in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans & Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, as well as the aged population. This means they are also at increased risk for developing prediabetes or diabetes." www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diagnosis
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Congratulations HealthLinc Valpo!!! The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NQCA) has awarded the HealthLinc Community Health Center in Valparaiso, IN with Level 2 PCMH Recognition (Patient-Centered Medical Home). It wasn't easy, but as a team, we came together to develop the policies and procedures that were needed to get the Recognition, and HealthLinc Valpo's Providers and staff worked to implement the changes, and deserve our applaud!
