Large group of people gathered in a gymnasium for a community event with tables, informational booths, and balloons.

CCHC’s 3rd Annual Back to School Health & Wellness Event – Celebrating National Health Center Week!

For 3 years in a row, CCHC has successfully hosted a community Back to School Health & Wellness Event! This year’s event took place on Saturday, August 18th at the Pacific Park & Community Center in Glendale, California. The event was hosted to celebrate National Health Center Week (NHCW), with August 18th being NHCW’s Children’s Health Day. And what other day than this could have been more perfect for providing children with an opportunity to get preventative health screenings and school supplies before heading back to school for a new school year.

To host this great event, CCHC partnered with LA Care Health Plan and the City of Glendale, along with several partners to provide FREE fully stocked backpacks and essential school supplies to almost 700 kindergarten, elementary and high school students.Over 1100 children and adults attended the event. Various community partners worked with CCHC to make this event a huge success, by providing essential health resources and educational materials to all who attended.

On  behalf of CCHC, thank you  to our community partners, sponsors and volunteers. We greatly appreciate your support!

Participating Organizations

The following list represents organizations that participated and provided resources/information to event attendees:

  • LA Care Health Plan
  • Scholar Share
  • Victims Assistance Program
  • New York Life Insurance
  • YMCA of Glendale
  • Planned Parenthood
  • LA Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
  • Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
  • CES College – Nursing Program
  • Boys and Girls Club Burbank
  • Access Dental
  • Glendale Public Library
  • Health Net Health Plan
  • Zurvita Party Fit
  • Blue Shield of California
  • San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Care 1st Health Plan
  • South Coast Air Quality Management District
  • Child Care Resource Center
  • Cancer Support Community (CSC)
  • Girls Play LA
  • Eco Urban Gardens
  • Liberty Dental Plan
  • Glendale Police Department-Explorers

Sponsors

The following list represents organizations that supported and sponsored our event:

  • LA Care Health Plan
  • City of Glendale – Pacific Park & Community Center
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Care 1st Health Plan
  • Dignity Health of Glendale Memorial Hospital
  • USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
  • Glendale Federal Credit Union
  • KBUE – Que Buena 105.5FM
  • Nickelodeon
  • KIND Snacks
  • State Senator Anthony J. Portantino’s Office
  • Wienerschnitzel
  • Bali Juice
  • Staples
  • Starbucks
  • Food 4 Less
  • Domino’s Pizza
  • Chick-fil-A Pasadena
  • Jon’s Marketplace
  • Trader Joe’s
  • Super A Foods

Health Screenings

At CCHC, our mission is to ensure the health and wellness of each individual we serve. Thanks to the support of our nursing volunteers from Community Enhancement Services (CES) College – Nursing Program, we were able to provide over 230 children and adults with free dental and vision screenings during the event.

Two side-by-side photos from a community health event. Left photo: A healthcare worker wearing a blue shirt with a cross logo performs a vision screening on a young boy in a Star Wars t-shirt, covering one of his eyes, while a group of parents and children wait in line behind them inside a gymnasium. Right photo: A young boy in a blue t-shirt sits with his mouth wide open as a gloved healthcare professional performs an oral health screening, while another child sits nearby.

Fun is in the Air

At the event, plenty of entertainment was provided such as free carnival games, rock climbing, face painting, food, music, and a photo booth. Children were also able to engage with games sponsored by Blue Shield Health Plan such as hula-hoops, soccer shootout, and beanbag tosses.  And to beat the summer heat, refreshments, popsicles and snacks were offered at the event for free. In addition, KBUE – Que Buena 105.5FM radio station gave away awesome prizes and gifts and raffled off prizes throughout the event. Participants received resources and information from over 20 social service and non-for profit organizations serving Glendale and surrounding communities.

A collage of five photos from a Back to School community health and wellness event. Top left: A young child wearing a helmet climbs a rock climbing wall while being assisted by a spotter below. Top center: A smiling girl with a cat face paint design holds a paper plate at the event. Top right: Two young boys smile together while one holds up a navy blue backpack received at the event. Bottom left: A child wearing a red cap plays with colorful stuffed animal toys at an activity table with event staff visible in the background. Bottom right: Children kick soccer balls toward a Blue Shield of California (blueshieldca.com) branded inflatable goal structure set up outdoors.

What’s the Fuss About?

Here’s a few things event participants had to say about this year’s event.

What was most valuable about the event?
“Well organized, lots of information”
“Learning new things about community resources”
“The activities for the kids and getting together with other kids”
“Self-breast exam information and vision screenings”
“The backpacks and school supplies”
“The environment was great”

For more pictures from the event, visit our Facebook page: Click Here!

We Hope You Join Us Next Year!

Want more information on how you can collaborate, partner, have a booth or attend our event, send an email to [email protected].

Posted on behalf of Comprehensive Community Health Centers

801 S. Chevy Chase Dr., Ste 250
Glendale, CA 91205

Phone: (747) 364-0004

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM