National Health Center Week Events: Michigan

Advantage Health Centers
20548 Fenkell St.
Detroit, MI 48223

Event: Open House
Date: August 11, 2010
Time: 8:30-10:00 am

Location:
Waller Health Center
60 E. Warren
Detroit

Coordinator: Wonner Lawson
Phone: 313.286.0307

Additional Information:
Open to the general public. Light refreshments will be served, and information will be provided about Federally Qualified Health Centers and available services.

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Advantage Health Centers
20548 Fenkell St.
Detroit, MI 48223

Event: Open House
Date: August 11, 2010
Time: 8:30-10:00 am

Location:
Thea Bowman Health Centers
20548 Fenkell
Detroit

Coordinator: Wonner Lawson
Phone: 313.286.0307

Additional Information:
Open to the general public. Light refreshments will be served, and information will be provided about Federally Qualified Health Centers and available services.

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Advantage Health Centers
20548 Fenkell St.
Detroit, MI 48223

Event: Open House
Date: August 11, 2010
Time: 8:30-10:00 am

Location:
Advantage Family Health Center
4777 E. Outer Drive
Detroit

Coordinator: Wonner Lawson
Phone: 313.286.0307

Additional Information:
Open to the general public. Light refreshments will be served, and information will be provided about Federally Qualified Health Centers and available services.

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Alcona Citizens for Health Inc. Alcona Health Center
177 N Barlow RD
Lincoln, MI 48742

Event: Project Connect " A Day of Hospitality"
Date: August 10, 2010
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Location:
Mikado Civic Center
F41
Mikado ,MI 48742

Coordinator: Lea Krause
Phone: 989-736-9838

Additional Information:
Project Connect was formed through the NE MI Coalition Against >Homelessness and Hunger with the help of volunteers we provide food >clothes, personal care products, medical(Blood pressure, cholesterol and >glucose cks) and dental(cleanings, exams, extractions) Agencies >throughout the county provide information and support for housing, >rental assistance, child care, head start, health ins, hospice care etc. >We try to make the experience fun and informative. We also provide a >free lunch. Funding is provided through grants, with some private and >United Way Donations. >For the last four years Alcona Health Center has sponsored this event >for Alcona County during NHCW. Our clinics hold fund raisers such as >penny drives and luncheons to raise money to purchase new underware and >school supplies for the children. Employees volunteer their time to help. Alcona Health Centers also holds special events throughout the week at each of our clinics. >out during the event.

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American Indian Health & Family Services
4880 Lawndale St.
Detroit, MI 48210

Event: Open House
Date: August 10, 2010
Time: 2-7:30 pm

Location:
American Indian Health & Family Services
4880 Lawndale
Detroit

Coordinator: Sharon George
Phone: 313.846.3718

Additional Information:
Tours, physical fitness, massage, dinner with guest speaker to follow.

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Burton Health Center
2133 Buchanan SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Event: Family Health and Safety Event
Date: August 13, 2010
Time: 1pm-4pm

Location:
Burton Health Center
2133 Buchanan SW
Grand Rapids

Coordinator: Marsha Hazen
Phone: 616-776-2168

Additional Information:
Cherry Street Health Services will host a National Health Center Week event at our Burton Health Center on Friday, August 13th from 1pm-4pm. It is a family health and safety event. We will have local health and safety resources and educational information available for families. We will also provide a variety of fun childrens' activities to encourage physical fitness and promote safety in our community. Healthy snacks will be available during the event.

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Cassopolis Family Clinic
109 School St.
Cassopolis, MI 49031

Event: Oral Health Awareness Day
Date: August 10
Time:

Location:
Cassopolis Family Clinic
109 School St.
Cassopolis

Coordinator: Elwynn Martin
Phone: 269.445.3874

Additional Information:
Free oral Health screenings offered in conjunction with the Cass/Van Buren Health Department.

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Cassopolis Family Clinic
109 School St.
Cassopolis, MI 49031

Event: Kids Day
Date: August 11
Time:

Location:
Cassopolis Family Clinic
109 School St.
Cassopolis

Coordinator: Elwynn Martin
Phone: 269.445.3874

Additional Information:
Child health education. Healthy snacks and face painting for the kids.

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Cassopolis Family Clinic
109 School St.
Cassopolis, MI 49031

Event: Cancer Awareness Day
Date: August 12, 2010
Time:

Location:
Cassopolis Family Clinic
109 School St.
Cassopolis

Coordinator: Elwynn Martin
Phone: 269.445.3874

Additional Information:
Collaborating with the Linda Komen Foundation to raise cancer awareness.

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Cassopolis Family Clinic
109 School St.
Cassopolis, MI 49031

Event: Community Health Center Day
Date: August 13
Time:

Location:
Cassopolis Family Clinic
109 School St.
Cassopolis

Coordinator: Elwynn Martin
Phone: 269.445.3874

Additional Information:
Educating clients about Health Centers nationwide and the services offered by Cassopolis Family Clinic.

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Cassopolis Family Clinic
109 School St.
Cassopolis, MI 49031

Event: Heart Health Awareness Day
Date: August 9
Time:

Location:
Cassopolis Family Clinic
109 School St.
Cassopolis

Coordinator: Elwynn Martin
Phone: 269.445.3874

Additional Information:
Working in collaboration with the American Heart Association to raise heart health awareness.

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Center for Family Health
2298 Springport Rd.
Jackson, MI 49202

Event: Information Booth @ Jackson County Fair
Date: August 9, 2010
Time: 10 am-6 pm

Location:
Jackson County Fairgrounds
200 W. Ganson St.
Jackson

Coordinator: Jane Robinson
Phone: 517.784.3950

Additional Information:
Free blood pressure checks for Senior Day.

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Cherry Street Health Services
550 Cherry Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Event: Heartside Community Health Fair
Date: August 11, 2010
Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Location:
LaGrave Avenue Church parking lot
107 LaGrave Avenue SE
Grand Rapids
event to be held in the parking lot on the corner of LaGrave and Cherry

Coordinator: Kate Armour
Phone: (616)776-2417

Additional Information:
A community health fair focused on the particular needs of the Heartside community. The event will feature dental, vision, and basic medical screenings, hygiene kits, snacks, as well as information on local programs, services, and resources available in the community.

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Cherry Street Health Services
540 Cherry St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Event: MIChild Telethon
Date: August 9, 2010
Time:

Location:
Westside Health Center
669 Stocking NW
Grand Rapids

Coordinator: Jennie Mills
Phone: 616.776.2270

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Community Health and Social Services Center (CHASS)
5635 West Fort Street
Detroit, MI 48209

Event: Mini Health Fair & Market
Date: August 9, 2010
Time: 10 am-2 pm

Location:
Community Health and Social Services Center
5635 West Fort Street
Detroit

Coordinator: Nicole Flores
Phone: 313-849-3920 ext. 265

Additional Information:
Exercise demonstrations, Cooking/Recipe demos, Nutrition education, Mini-Farmers market

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Detroit Community Health Connection
13901 E. Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48215

Event: Health Fair
Date: August 11, 2010
Time: 12-4 pm

Location:
East Riverside Health Center
13901 East Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48215

Coordinator: Lolita Wadley
Phone: 313.343.2878

Additional Information:
Health screenings (blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, HIV testing), and free refreshments.

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Downriver Community Services
555 St. Clair River Dr.
Algonac, MI 48001

Event: Home Sweet Health Care Home Health Fair
Date: August 12, 2010
Time:

Location:
Downriver Community Services
555 St. Clair River Drive
Algonac

Coordinator: Lynn Kuligowski
Phone: 586.749.5173 x231

Additional Information:
Activities for families and participants of all ages: health screenings, vision and glaucoma testing, car seat checke, fire safety demonstrations, yoga and healthy meal preparation demonstrations, crafts/face painting, healthy snack preparation. Participants will also receive a free cookbook titled, "Healthy Foods for a Healthy Family."

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East Jordan Family Health Center
601 Bridge St.
East Jordan, MI 49727

Event: Patient Appreciation Day
Date: August 12, 2010
Time: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Location:
East Jordan Family Health Center
601 Bridge St.
East Jordan

Coordinator: Jill Wolgamott
Phone: 231-536-2206 Ext. 152

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Family Health Center, Inc.
117 West Paterson St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Event: Open House
Date: August 11, 2010
Time: 9-11 am

Location:
Family Health Center, Inc.
117 West Paterson St.
Kalamazoo

Coordinator: Tracy Dantzler
Phone: 269.349.4257 x215

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Congressman Fred Upton
Kalamazoo Mayor, Bobby Hopewell

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Family Medical Center of Michigan
8765 Lewis Ave.
Temperance, MI 48182

Event: Luncheon with Congressman Dingell
Date: August 10, 2010
Time: 11 am

Location:
Ivor Lindsay
8745 Lewis Ave.
Temperance

Coordinator: Dawn Brownell
Phone: 734.654.2169

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Congressman John Dingell

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Hackley Community Care Center
2700 Baker Street
Muskegon Heights, MI 49444

Event: Groundbreaking of Teen Health Center
Date: August 10, 2010
Time: 10 am

Location:
Muskegon High School
80 W. Southern Ave.
Muskegon

Coordinator: Alexis Dye
Phone: 231.733.6675

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Hamilton Community Health Network
225 E. 5th St.
Suite 300
Flint, MI 48502

Event: Legislative Luncehon
Date: August 11, 2010
Time: 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Location:
Sarvis Conference Center
1231 E. Kearsley
Flint

Coordinator: Markisa Holmes
Phone: 810.406.4916

Additional Information:
Guest speaker State Representative Woodrow Stanley. $15 per person

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Hamilton Community Health Network
225 E. 5th St.
Suite 300
Flint, MI 48502

Event: Patient Appreciation Day
Date: August 12, 2010
Time: All Day

Location:
Burton Site
G-3375 South Saginaw
Burton

Coordinator: Markisa Holmes
Phone: 810.406.4916

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Hamilton Community Health Network
225 E. 5th St.
Suite 300
Flint, MI 48502

Event: Patient Appreciation Day
Date: August 12, 2010
Time: All Day

Location:
Mailton Community Mental Health Primary Care Site
420 West 5th Ave.
Flint

Coordinator: Markisa Holmes
Phone: 810.406.4916

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Hamilton Community Health Network
225 E. 5th St.
Suite 300
Flint, MI 48502

Event: Patient Appreciation Day
Date: August 12, 2010
Time: All Day

Location:
Dental North Site
5399 North Saginaw St.
Flint

Coordinator: Markisa Holmes
Phone: 810.406.4916

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Hamilton Community Health Network
225 E. 5th St.
Suite 300
Flint, MI 48502

Event: Patient Appreciation Day
Date: August 12, 2010
Time: All Day

Location:
Main Site
4001 North Saginaw St.
Flint

Coordinator: Markisa Holmes
Phone: 810.406.4916

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Hamilton Community Health Network
225 E. 5th St.
Suite 300
Flint, MI 48502

Event: Patient Appreciation Day
Date: August 12, 2010
Time: All Day

Location:
North Pointe Site
5710 North Clio Rd.
Flint

Coordinator: Markisa Holmes
Phone: 810.406.4916

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Hamilton Community Health Network
225 E. 5th St.
Suite 300
Flint, MI 48502

Event: Patient Appreciation Day
Date: August 12, 2010
Time: All Day

Location:
Clio North Site
7057 North Clio Rd.
Mt. Morris

Coordinator: Markisa Holmes
Phone: 810.406.4916

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Hamilton Community Health Network
225 E. 5th St.
Suite 300
Flint, MI 48502

Event: Community Family Fun Day
Date: August 13, 2010
Time: 10 am-4 pm

Location:
Sylvester Broome Training Center
4119 N. Saginaw St.
Flint

Coordinator: Markisa Holmes
Phone: 810.406.4916

Additional Information:
Free sports physicals, screenings, food, community resource vendors, music, give-aways.

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Health Delivery, Inc.
501 Lapeer
Saginaw, MI 48607

Event: Health Round Up Fair
Date: August 11, 2010
Time: 10 am to 2 pm

Location:
Bayside Community Health Center
3884 Monitor Rd.
Bay City

Coordinator: Monica Woods
Phone: 989.759.6444

Additional Information:
Sports physicals, immunizations, dental exams, Head Start exams, backpack and bike give-a-ways, face painting, festivities, food and refreshments, educational tables.

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Health Delivery, Inc.
501 Lapeer
Saginaw, MI 48607

Event: Health Round Up Fair
Date: August 13, 2010
Time: 9 am to 3 pm

Location:
Janes St. Academic Community Health Center
1522 Janes St.
Saginaw

Coordinator: Monica Woods
Phone: 989.759.6444

Additional Information:
Sports physicals, immunizations, dental exams, Head Start exams, backpack and bike give-a-ways, face painting, festivities, food and refreshments, educational tables.

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Health Delivery, Inc.
501 Lapeer Ave.
Saginaw, MI MI

Event: Health Round Up Fair
Date: August 13, 2010
Time: 9am - 3pm

Location:
Janes St. Academic Community Health Center
1522 Janes St.
Saginaw
MI 48601

Coordinator: Monica Woods
Phone: 989 753-6000 ext 6444

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Dave Camp
Tom Smith

Additional Information:
Health Delivery, Inc will be welcoming Tom Smith, Constituent Relations Reresentative for Congressman Dave Camp at our Health Round Up Fair. Tom will be receiveing an award for Congressman Dave Camp in recognition of National Health Center Week for his support and dedication in our efforts to provide quality, comprehensive primary and preventative Health Care to our communities most vulnerable populations.

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Ingham County Health Dept.
S. Cedar
Lansing, MI, MI 48911

Event: Health Fair
Date: Aug. 10
Time: 1:00-4:00pm

Location:
Washington Apartments
3200 S. Washington
Lansing

Coordinator: Robin Turner
Phone: 517.321.2760

Additional Information:
Health screenings to be provided with our "Health on Wheels" bus; HIV/AIDS testing, Diabetes testing, vaccinations for children, smoking cessation, MiChild Enrollment

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Ingham County Health Dept.
S. Cedar St.
Lansing, MI, MI 48911

Event: Health Fair
Date: Aug. 12, 2010
Time: 1:00-4:00pm

Location:
LeRoy Froh Housing Complex
2400 Reo St.
Lansing

Coordinator: Robin Turner
Phone: 517.321.2760

Additional Information:
Health screenings available at our "Health on Wheels" outreach bus; HIV/AIDS testing, vaccinations, diabetes screening, smoking cessation, and MiChild/Medicaid Enrollment.

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InterCare Community Health Center
M-139 & Empire
Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Event: Official Ground Breaking
Date: Thursday, August 12, 2010
Time: 4:00 p.m.

Location:
Construction Site
M-139 & Empire
Benton Harbor

Coordinator: Velma Hendershott
Phone: 269.427.7937

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
A representative from Senator Debbie Stabenow's office
Benton Harbor & Benton Twp officials.

Additional Information:
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm visited the construction site in July. Official ground breaking will include remarks by a representative from Senator Debbie Stabenow's office in Lansing, plus officials from Benton Harbor and Benton Township, InterCare's Board President and Velma Hendershott, InterCare's President/CEO.

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InterCare Community Health Network
50 Industrial Park Dr.
Bangor, MI 49013

Event: Groundbreaking
Date: August 12, 2010
Time:

Location:
InterCare Benton Harbor Site
951 S. Fair Ave.
Benton Harbor

Coordinator: Velma Hendershott
Phone: 269.427.7937

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Muskegon Family Care
2201 South Getty St.
Muskegon Heights, MI 49444

Event: Car Seat Safety Checks
Date: August 12, 2010
Time:

Location:
Muskegon Family Care
2201 South Getty St.
Muskegon Heights

Coordinator: Rosalind Berry
Phone: 231.737.1737

Additional Information:
Car seat safety checks for the community. Back pack and helmet drive. Raffle.

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Oakland Primary Health Services
46 N. Saginaw
Pontiac, MI 48342

Event: Women's Health and Maternal & Child Health Awareness
Date: August 10, 2010
Time:

Location:
Oakland Primary Health Services
46 N. Saginaw
Pontiac

Coordinator: Jesse Gutierrez
Phone: 248.322.6747

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Congressman Gary Peters

Additional Information:
Discount immunization updates. Mini health fair for WIC mothers. Health education. State insurance application assistance.

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Oakland Primary Health Services
46 N. Saginaw
Pontiac, MI 48342

Event: HIV, Hepatitis C, and Substance Abuse Awareness
Date: August 11, 2010
Time:

Location:
Oakland Primary Health Services
46 N. Saginaw
Pontiac

Coordinator: Jesse Gutierrez
Phone: 248.322.6747

Additional Information:
Free HIV and hepatitis C testing. Health education. PACE program health education.

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Oakland Primary Health Services
46 N. Saginaw
Pontiac, MI 48342

Event: Behavioral Health, Oral Health, and Nutrition Awareness
Date: August 12, 2010
Time:

Location:
Oakland Primary Health Services
46 N. Saginaw
Pontiac

Coordinator: Jesse Gutierrez
Phone: 248.322.6747

Additional Information:
Free behavioral health screening and counseling referral information.

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Oakland Primary Health Services
46 N. Saginaw
Pontiac, MI 48342

Event: Back to School Day
Date: August 13
Time:

Location:
Oakland Primary Health Services
46 N. Saginaw
Pontiac

Coordinator: Jesse Gutierrez
Phone: 248.322.6747

Additional Information:
School, sports physicials $25 co-pay for uninsured. Back back and school supplies give-aways. Health education and alternative medicine information.

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Oakland Primary Health Services
46 N. Saginaw
Pontiac, MI 48342

Event: Diabetes & Hypertension Awareness
Date: August 9, 2010
Time:

Location:
Oakland Primary Health Services
46 N. Saginaw
Pontiac

Coordinator: Jesse Gutierrez
Phone: 248.322.6747

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Congressman Gary Peters

Additional Information:
Congressman Gary Peters will be given the 2010 Health Care Defender Award from OPHS. Free diabetes and hypertension screenings will be offered throughout the day, a light lunch will be served, and health living information and education will be provided.

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Sterling Area Health Center
725 East State Street
Sterling, MI 48659

Event: National Health Center Week Celebration
Date: August 12, 2010
Time: 2-5 pm

Location:
Deep River Township Pavillion
725 E. State Street
Sterling
The park is located adjacent to this address.

Coordinator: Vikki Flanagan
Phone: 989.654.2491

Additional Information:
Something for all ages: silent auction, food and drinks, display booths, games and prizes.

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Upper Peninsula Association of Rural Health Services
200 W. Washington #430
Marquette, MI 49855

Event: Sleep Disorder Screening Test
Date: August 11, 2010
Time: 10 am-2 pm CT

Location:
Northern Menominee Health Center
N16088 Balsam Lane
Spalding

Coordinator: Joe Zyble
Phone: 906.228.3613

Additional Information:
This event is part of a weeklong 25th anniversary celebration of the Northern Menominee Health Center. The screening is offered through Dickinson County Health Care System free of charge to patients.

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Upper Peninsula Association of Rural Health Services
200 W. Washington #430
Marquette, MI 49855

Event: Family Fun Run
Date: August 12, 2010
Time: 6 pm CT

Location:
Northern Menominee Health Center
N16088 Balsam Lane
Spalding

Coordinator: Joe Zyble
Phone: 906.228.3613

Additional Information:
2.5-mile family fun run. This event is part of a weeklong 25th anniversary celebration of the Northern Menominee Health Center.

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Upper Peninsula Association of Rural Health Services
200 W. Washington #430
Marquette, MI 49855

Event: Open House
Date: August 13, 2010
Time: 11 am-1 pm CT

Location:
Northern Menominee Health Center
N16088 Balsam Lane
Spalding

Coordinator: Joe Zyble
Phone: 906.228.3613

Additional Information:
Medical and dental providers will be available to visit with guests. Snacks and refreshments will be served. This event is part of a weeklong 25th anniversary celebration of the Northern Menominee Health Center.

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Upper Peninsula Association of Rural Health Services
200 W. Washington #430
Marquette, MI 49855

Event: Bone Density Screening
Date: August 9, 2010
Time: 9 am-12 pm CT

Location:
Northern Menominee Health Center
N16088 Balsam Lane
Spalding

Coordinator: Joe Zyble
Phone: 906.228.3613

Additional Information:
This event is part of a weeklong 25th anniversary celebration of the Northern Menominee Health Center.

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Western Wayne Family Health Center
2500 Hamlin Court
Inkster, MI 48141

Event: Dental Screenings & Physicals
Date: August 10-11, 2010
Time: 9 am-4 pm

Location:
Starfish Family Services
34033 Palmer Rd.
Westland

Coordinator: Shirley Robinson
Phone: (313) 561-5100 x106

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Western Wayne Family Health Center
2500 Hamlin Court
Inkster, MI 48141

Event: Community Appreciation & Health Screenings
Date: August 11, 2010
Time: 11 am-4 pm

Location:
Western Wayne Family Health Center
2500 Hamlin Court
Inkster

Coordinator: Shirley Robinson
Phone: (313) 561-5100 x106

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Western Wayne Family Health Center
2500 Hamlin Court
Inkster, MI 48141

Event: Community Appreciation & Health Screenings
Date: August 12, 2010
Time: 11 am-4 pm

Location:
Western Wayne Family Health Center
26650 Eureka Rd., Suite C
Taylor

Coordinator: Shirley Robinson
Phone: (313) 561-5100 x106

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Western Wayne Family Health Center
2500 Hamlin Court
Inkster, MI 48141

Event: River Rouge City-Wide Health Fair
Date: August 13, 2010
Time: 9 am-3 pm

Location:
River Rouge High School
1411 Coolidge Highway
River Rouge

Coordinator: Shirley Robinson
Phone: (313) 561-5100 x106

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Western Wayne Family Health Center
2500 Hamlin Court
Inkster, MI 48141

Event: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Health Fair
Date: August 14, 2010
Time: 10 am-2 pm

Location:
Booker-Dozier Recreation Complex
26215 Trowbridge
Inkster

Coordinator: Shirley Robinson
Phone: (313) 561-5100 x106

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