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Crider Health Center Honors Local Heroes

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

22nd Annual Gala Recognizes “Heroes for Health”

St. Charles, Mo. - On March 16, 2011, Crider Health Center hosted its 22nd annual Heroes for Health gala celebrating the accomplishments of several local leaders who have made a commitment to serving our most vulnerable citizens.  Over 180 guests attended the gala and fundraiser at The Columns Banquet Center in St. Charles, Mo. contributing over $32,000 in donations during the evening’s festivities, which included a dinner, silent auction and oral auction.  The event is an annual fundraiser for the Crider Health Center Foundation whose primary function is to raise funds for health care services for those who would not otherwise be able to afford them.  Crider Health Center serves individuals in St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren and Franklin Counties.

“It is a pleasure to honor local community Heroes for their leadership in advancing healthcare issues in our community.  All of our honorees are deserving, as they have devoted a significant portion of their lives to advocating for services to improve the health of people of our community,” said Karl Wilson,Ph.D., President and CEO of Crider Health Center.

Crider Health Center awarded Patrick Pruitt of Pruitt Martial Arts with the Jane Crider Volunteer Leadership Award-Youth, Lana Kruse of First Step Back Home and Volunteers in Medicine with the Jane Crider Volunteer Leadership Award-Adult, Council Member Jerry Daugherty of St. Charles County-District Six with the Governmental Leadership Award, Boonslick Regional Planning Commission with the Health Partnership Award, Peg Capo of the Developmental Disabilities Resource Board with the Professional Leadership Award, Citi Mortgage, Inc. with the Corporate Leadership Award, Edwin Cooper of the Department of Mental Health with the Award of Distinction, and Dr. James Kimmey of the Missouri Foundation for Health with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Crider Health Center’s Junior Board Hosts Mouse Races

Monday, February 14th, 2011

$4,330 Raised to Fund Crider Health Center’s Community-Based Programs

Wentzville, MO – On January 28, 2010, Crider Health Center’s Junior Board of Directors hosted their first Mouse Races event to raise funds to support Crider Health Center’s community-based programs.  The event, held at Hope Lutheran Church in St. Charles, hosted over 120 guests and raised $4,330 in donations through ticket sales, mouse races, raffles, and a silent auction.  The mouse races and the evening’s entertainment were provided by Gateway Downs Entertainment.

“The Junior Board is very pleased with the amount of support we received from those who participated in the Mouse Races”, said Christine Petty, President of Crider Health Center’s Junior Board.  “The event was fast-paced, exciting, energetic and fun for everyone.”

Members of Crider’s Junior Board include young professionals, ages 25-40, who strive to extend the mission of Crider Health Center in achieving “full, productive, healthy lives for everyone” through fundraising and community outreach.  For more information about Crider Health Center’s Junior Board and to find out how you can become involved, please contact Christine Petty at chalveland@cridercenter.org.

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4th Annual Bi-National Health Fair

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

An Event for the Hispanic Community of
St. Charles, Warren, and Lincoln Counties

When: October 16, 2010 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: First Assembly of God 4750 N. Service Rd St. Peters, MO 63376

Event includes

  • FREE flu shots
    • FREE Health Screenigns for cholesterol,
    • body mass index, vision, hearing,
    • glucose testing, chiropractic exam
  • FREE medical evaluations by a doctor
  • FREE Dental
  • Children’s Activity Area
  • Educational Health Exhibits and Information
  • Music
  • Refreshments
  • Spanish Interpreters by LAMP

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Missouri Legislators to Present Awards at National Health Center Week Event

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Wentzville, MO- Crider Health Center and Molina Healthcare will celebrate National Health Center Week by hosting a Back-to-School event for area families.  During the event Representative Anne Zerr and Wentzville Mayor Lambi will present awards to patients, doctors and volunteers of Crider Health Center.  The awards will honor the achievements of local citizens who have made inspiring accomplishments to the health care of others.  Also speaking will be Crider Health Center’s CEO, Dr. Karl Wilson and the Director of Behavioral Health, Dr. Byrd.  Both will speak on Crider’s integrated model of health care and present the new Wentzville health center that will open in September of this year.

Families are invited to participate in cooking and fitness demonstrations, face painting, and sand art.  They will also have the opportunity to meet Crider’s new pediatrician and sign up for free school check-ups.  Free giveaways at the event include backpacks with school supplies to the first 100 children grades K-12, children’s and adult bikes, ice-cream, hot dogs and water.

Where:           Wentzville Banquet Center (at the Motel 6)

                        900 Corporate Parkway Wentzville, Missouri  63385

When:             Thursday, August 12, 2010

                             3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 

  • 3-4:45 p.m.: Vendor booths, sand art, face painting, food and beverages, and music.
  • 4:45-5:15 p.m.: Cooking demonstrations, ask the pediatrician, vendor booths, sand art, face painting, food and beverages, and ice-cream
  • 5:15-6pm: Crider Health Center’s CEO Dr. Karl Wilson and Director of Behavioral Health, Dr. Byrd present the integrated model of health care and new Wentzville Building.  Introductions of Mayor Paul Lambi, Rep. Anne Zerr, Rep. Sally Faith and award ceremony.

Cost:               Free!

 

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Crider Health Center Joins Local Organizations to Help Needy Kids in Back to School Season

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Organizations Join Forces to Provide Needy Kids with Health Screenings, School Check-Ups and Backpacks Full of School Supplies

2nd Annual Back to School Health Fair

WENTZVILLE, MO - Crider Health Center, the Salvation Army, Calvary Church West, NECAC, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and other local organizations will again join forces to put on the 2nd Annual Back to School Health Fair Friday, July 23, 2010, 10 am – 1 pm at Calvary Church West to benefit the under resourced families in Lincoln County. 

 Last year, over 1,000 attended this free event and 500 children received backpacks full of school supplies. Families also received health screenings, school check-ups, lunch, face paintings, and free hair-cuts. 

 This year’s event features free school check-ups and health screenings by Crider Health Center including dental, vision and lead.  600 backpacks with school supplies will be handed out on a first come, first serve basis to children grades K-12.  Families can also enjoy refreshments, children’s activity booths, a bounce house, a visit from the Rascals Mascot and free hair-cuts.  Health plan information and information on area health services will be distributed to all attendees.

  “We understand that many families struggle to provide even the most basic needs, especially around the back to school season,” said Steve Martinez, VP of Development at Crider Health Center. “We are very excited to have gained participation from so many of our community partners to make this event possible a second year.” 

To participate in the event or make a charitable contribution call Steve Martinez at 636-332- 8326.

 

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