社区外展

关怀是我们的使命吗

im体育. is pleased to be an active part of each community we serve. 通过与当地的各种伙伴关系, 县, 区域, 以及州政府机构, we are fortunate to be able to exp和 our role as health care providers through the promotion of healthy lifestyle choices, 受教育机会, 和 in continuing efforts to improve over-all conditions within our communities.

预防口腔健康服务

We are pleased to provide preventative oral healthcare 和 oral health education to preschool - 12th graders at their schools with parental permission. On site oral healthcare delivery reduces time missed from class for appointments 和 parents’ time away from work while increasing access to dental care. Each student participating in our dental program receives a comprehensive exam, 清洁, 氟化处理, 和, 如果需要, 密封剂和x光片. Parents receive a “Report Card” detailing the findings of the exam 和 suggesting follow-up with the child’s family dentist 如果需要.

本地家庭资源 & Youth 服务 Centers are instrumental in assisting our staff with the provision of our school-based dental services. By coordinating our efforts through these hardworking individuals, our licensed dentists 和 qualified dental staff make an easy entry into schools without disruption of academic instruction. In addition to the preventative dental services, we also include a needed educational component that brings our oral health staff into classrooms to speak to students about the dangers of tobacco use, the advantages of good oral health habits, 和 the proper way to care for their teeth. Our goal is to increase awareness of oral health care 和 its impact on a healthy lifestyle.

接触 & 读

im体育. 与接触合作 & 读, a national early literacy program that targets children. 在每次定期体检时, 从新生儿到十岁, 孩子们从他们的提供者那里得到, 一个新的, 适合年龄的书带回家. Providers 和 nurses speak with parents about the importance of reading aloud to their children to promote language development 和 early literacy skills. By age ten, children will have received a library of 15-17 books. CFMC公司. is excited to assist in the creation of young leaders in our communities with a life-long love of reading.

矮小的熊 & Mr. 摩尔

Our “矮小的熊” program is very popular among elementary students. 矮小的熊 enjoys visiting students 和 teaching them the importance of proper h和 washing methods to avoid transferring germs that cause flu, 感冒, 以及其他疾病.

我们的“奥. 摩尔” program is instrumental in educating younger children on how to make their teeth last a life time. Mr. 摩尔 talks with students about what foods are better for strong, healthy teeth 和 the harm that sugary drinks can do to teeth if not brushed 和 taken care of properly.

合作伙伴关系

社区外展 is also extended through partnerships with local health departments, 扩展的办公室, 库, 以及其他民间组织. 戒烟课程, 血压检查, 健康博览会, 和 weight loss classes are only a part of what im体育. does in our communities to extend our mission as a community health center.

im体育. offers a Patient Advocacy program designed to assist patients in navigating the various services provided, 和 assures that our patients health care needs are met. Our Patient Advocates help patients research health insurance options available 和 connects patients with community resources available to them.

申请助理计划

im体育. offers an Application Assister program to help you research health insurance options available 和 connect you with community resources available to you 和 your family. For questions or assistance, please contact Jenny Eldridge at 270-858-6655 or jeldridge@cfmcky.com.

If you are interested in a partnership or scheduling outreach services, 请致电270-858-6655与我们联系. We will work with you to ensure a positive experience that will be the start of life-long, 积极的健康习惯.