Frederiksted Health Care, Inc. (FHC) will be celebrating National Health Center Week, starting Aug. 3 through Aug. 10, the center announced.
National Health Center Week recognizes the hard work provided by health centers, both locally and nationally, to keep the community safe and healthy. FHC will be celebrating patients, the community, and employees throughout the week, according to the press release.
Community Health Centers (CHCs) like Frederiksted Health Care Inc. are the backbone of the nation’s primary healthcare system. They design innovative, integrated primary care based on what services communities need most while ensuring access to affordable, quality healthcare for all persons every year, the press release stated.
In addition to creating jobs and saving lives, CHCs save taxpayers millions of dollars a year in health care costs by preventing and managing chronic diseases. FHC facilities on St. Croix are not ordinary medical clinics; they are also problem-solvers who reach beyond the exam room to care for the whole person by providing access to services for the entire community. The significant shortage of clinical providers greatly impacts our underserved communities. As such, FHC remains a diligent advocate for providing great medical care and connecting the underserved in our community to local public assistance and other critical services, the release stated.
This year’s theme for National Health Center Week is “Powering Communities through Caring Connections.” The week will begin with the Back to School Health and Immunization Fair. During the fair, there was support from multiple organizations in the community. Those organizations include The American Red Cross, Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety, Virgin Islands Housing Authority, VITEMA, Island Therapy Solutions, Department of Labor, and the PEchorn Program.
There was also strong donation support which included donations from Crucian Gold, Poison Control Florida & Virgin Islands, Annaly Farms, Cost-U-Less, Plaza East, Caribbean Cinemas, The Market, DJ Selecta P, Tamarind Reef Resort & Spa and Candy Land Bounce House. FHC is appreciative of the community and the endless support that it receives time after time. In return, FHC is dedicated to continue producing caring, no-harm health care that will continue to protect our community against harmful diseases and promote psychological awareness, according to the release.
Frederiksted Health Care Inc. will be engaging with the community this week. On Aug. 5 FHC celebrated patients by giving them a little token of appreciation upon the arrival of their visit. On Aug. 6, the Division of Social and Community Programs will conduct a Homeless Outreach to provide services to our unhoused population. On Aug. 7, the Nursing Department, along with DSCP, will conduct biometric screening and health information for the Agriculture Workers. On Aug. 9, all Frederiksted Health Care sites will be closed to show appreciation to dedicated staff for all their hard work on a day-to-day basis. On Aug. 10, FCH will host the Good Samaritan Saturday, Health for the Homeless. This program provides food and hygiene kits to the unhoused populations, it said.
FHC will reopen to serve patients on Monday, Aug. 12, at 8:00 am, it said.
To schedule an appointment, please contact 340-772-0260 or online by clicking here.
