Partnership News
August 2010 THREE Million Mile Challenge Surpasses 3,000,000 Miles! Congratulations to Whitfield and Murray County! The "Community In-Motion" challenge has reached its goal of THREE million miles in 2010. Keep an eye on the "red running man" sign for updates!
July 2010 Partnership executive director, Nancy Kennedy, met with Laura Linn, VP, Director of Clinical and Community Networks at the Center for Health Transformation (CHT) on July 7. The CHT, founded by Newt Gingrich, is a high-impact collaboration of private and public sector leaders committed to creating a 21st Century Intelligent Health System that saves lives and saves money for all Americans. Laura has included some of the Partnership’s work in a website she put together (http://www.chthealthyga.com/). In September, Nancy has been asked to present at a CDC grantees conference about the Ten City Challenge and Promotoras de Salud. Click Here to See Laura Linn's Website
The Northwest Georgia Healthcare Partnership was featured in the Healthcare Georgia Foundation's "Voices of the Community" Publication. HGF's "Voices of the Community: Listening Tour 2010" engaged community advocates and service providers in five cities around the state in a discussion about the health of their communities, the health care issues facing their neighbors, and their community’s efforts and capacity to continue to make an impact. The Foundation will use insights gained from this Tour to be deliberate and focused on providing community-based solutions that promote sustainability and enhancement for the health of all Georgians. CLICK HERE & TURN TO PAGE 16 to check it out Dalton's portion of the tour as tours in Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus and Valdosa. 
---------------------------- Don't forget to take a look at our recent Milestones Newsletter--Summer 2010 is hot off the press!
June 2010
Child Health Advocate, Reyna Peinado makes the news! We're saving the community $2,331 for every child we assist with PeachCare or Medicaid enrollment. Check out the story in the Chattanooga Times Free Press below! Don't forget to check out the Child Health Advocate page under "Initiatives" on our page. Reyna can be reached at 706-272-6630. "Advocates help enroll children in health plans"
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR 2011 BILL GREGORY HEALTHCARE CLASSIC --SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2011--
February 2010 The Promotores de Salud, an initiative of the Northwest Georgia Healthcare Partnership hosted “De Madre A Hija” (From Mother to Daughter) on Tuesday at Dalton State College. Twenty-six mother and daughter Spanish-speaking couples attended the event funded by the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition. Following a formal dinner, Promotores Director, Esther Familia-Cabrera introduced Peds Care, P.C. pediatrician, Milca Hernandez-Aviles, M.D. as the event’s guest speaker. “De Madre A Hija” was geared toward young ladies in 6th through 8th grades and included discussion of “coming of age” issues as well as cervical and breast cancer and HPV prevention. Following Dr. Hernandez’s presentation on educating mother and daughter on “coming of age” health issues, each couple exchanged roses and promises regarding self-respect and taking responsibility for their health. Each couple left with a better understanding of how to combine efforts between mother and daughter to keep each other healthy.
At the conclusion of the program, a parent conveyed her thoughts to Healthcare Partnership Executive Director, Nancy Kennedy regarding the program.
“It was just perfect! Everything I’ve wanted to say to my daughter about her health but didn’t know how to say was shared. I am thankful for this program.” 
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| | Attendees of “De Madre A Hija” listen as Dr. Milca Hernandez-Aviles discusses how to guide young ladies through “coming of age” health issues | Following the program each mother and daughter were surprised with a gift and framed photograph of themselves. |
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