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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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