National Health Center Week is August 3-9. It’s a time where we put a spotlight on the great work that health centers across the country do for their communities. Did you know that there are nearly 1,500 Community Health Centers (CHCs) in the country providing services in approximately 16,000 communities to millions of patients? As part of National Health Center Week, we are celebrating our staff, patients, and the partners in the community that help each other every day and support health and wellness in our community.
August 4, the Winslow Community Cupboard Mobile Food Pantry, a trusted partner that brings fresh, nutritious food directly to our patients, staff and community members at our Newport and Dexter sites. We thank the incredible team and volunteers at WCC for all they do to nourish our community, one meal, one visit, one act of kindness at a time.
Visit the Winslow Community Cupboard: As always, bring your own bags if possible.
- 118 Moosehead Trail, Newport from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
29 Church Street, Dexter from 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The mobile pantry will be onsite and open to the public!
August 5, get a sweet treat and a small token of our big appreciation! As part of National Health Center Week’s Patient Appreciation Day, we’re celebrating you, our patients and families, who inspire everything we do. This day is all about celebrating you. Thank you for trusting us with your care and being part of the Hometown Health Center family.
- Goodie bags for patients who stop by
- Raffle entry for a gift basket of your choice—just for visiting
- Coloring contest for our young patients
We’ll be serving ice cream at the Newport and Dexter offices:
Newport Office – 118 Moosehead Trail 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Darling’s Ice Cream Truck
Dexter Office – 29 Church Street 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. We are handing out ice cream sandwiches!
Enjoy a cold, sweet treat on us! Stop in, say hello, and let us thank you in person.
August 6, as part of National Health Center Week’s Health Condition Focus Day, we’re hitting the road with our mobile unit, The Hopper, for a special day focused on preventive care, screenings and support.
- Newport Office – 118 Moosehead Trail 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Dexter Office – 29 Church Street 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Stop by to take advantage of free screenings, resources and education—no appointment needed:
- Blood pressure checks
- Narcan awareness, distribution and support
- Oral health education and goodies
- Additional health education and local resource information
This is your chance to ask questions and connect with local resources—all in one stop.
August 8, we are also holding Back-to-School Drive to help support the families we serve.
- Back-to-School Drive, Walmart Parking Lot in Palmyra
- 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Help Us Give Kids a Strong Start! Drop off school supplies, help us fill backpacks, support local kids as they gear up for the new school year. Let’s come together to support our community’s students—because every child deserves to start the year with the tools they need to succeed.
Partnerships are at the heart of our mission so we also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the organizations that walk alongside us in serving our community. Whether through mobile services, resource sharing, outreach events, or ongoing support, you help make care more accessible, compassionate and complete. With deep appreciation, we thank:
- Winslow Community Cupboard
- RSU 19
- WIC / SNAP-Ed Team
- Local food co-ops / pantries
- Maine Primary Care Association
- Community Care Partnership of Maine
- Sebasticook Valley Federal Credit Union
- Maine QuitLink
- Maine CDC Breast & Cervical Health Program
- Bowman Constructors
And so many others working behind the scenes. We’re grateful for your collaboration and commitment to the people we serve—today and every day.
