Breaking News: Governor Mills proclaims the week of August 6-12, 2023, as Community Health Center Week. To view the official proclamation, click here.

Every August, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) sponsors National Health Center Week (NHCW) to celebrate and increase awareness of America’s 1,400 Community Health Centers (CHCs). National Health Center Week is an opportunity to highlight the commitment and passion of Community Health Center staff, board members, and supporters who make it possible to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare services to more than 30 million patients across 14,500 communities annually.


2023 Theme: The Roadmap to a Stronger America

Community Health Centers serve as the beacon of strength, service, and care in their communities. In moments of pain and loss, they offer support and love. In moments of triumph, they offer hope and a vision for the future. This year’s National Health Center Week theme takes us on a virtual road trip across America, highlighting the achievements and amazing work being done at Community Health Centers in every state and territory. Celebrate the uniqueness of your community and get to know others as we journey across the U.S. together!

 

Each Day of NHCW 2023 is Dedicated to a Particular Focus Area


Community Health Center Events in Maine

Bookmark this page and check back for a listing of events happening at your local health center.

Community Clinical Services
Date/Time: All week
Locations: B-Street Health Center, 57 Birch Street, Lewiston, ME 04240; CCS Pediatrics, 330 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, ME 04240; Pediatric Dental Services, 60 Second Street Auburn, ME 04210. For a complete listing of all CCS locations, click here.
Event(s) :
Patient Appreciation: Patient Raffle – all patients seen at any CCS location during National Health Center Week (NHCW) will be entered in a raffle to win a CCS gift basket. The winner will be drawn the Monday after NHCW, August 14th.
Children’s Health: Prizes for Kids – pediatric patients seen at B-Street, CCS Pediatrics, and CCS Dental during NHCW will receive prizes at check-out, while supplies last.
Health for the Homeless: Diaper Collection – we will be collecting diaper donations Monday-Thursday for the Trinity Jubilee Center. They are specifically in need of sizes 3-6. Donations will be dropped off on Friday.
B-Street Beautification Project – ongoing throughout the month. (Planting a small, low-maintenance flower garden to brighten up the corner of Bates and Birch Streets; hanging paintings and canvas prints around all CCS locations, etc.)

Eastport Healthcare, Inc.
Date/Time: Saturday, August 12 | 5:00 PM
Location: 160 Dublin Street, Machias, ME 04654 & 30 Boynton Street, Eastport, ME 04631
Event(s): All patients who have a patient visit during NHCW, including virtual visits, will be entered into a drawing for a Healthy Gifts Basket. One basket will be given out at each location.

Date/Time: Thursday, August 17 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Location: 160 Dublin Street, Machias, ME 04654
Event(s): Grand Opening of our new facility in Machias

Date/Time: Sunday, August 20 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Cobscook Bay State Park Day Use Shelter, 40 S Edmunds Rd, Dennysville, ME 04628
Event(s): EHC Staff Picnic – annual staff picnic to celebrate NHCW and all the hard work by our staff over the last year. EHC staff and their families are welcome!

Health Access Network
Date/Time:Tuesday, August 8 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Lincoln Family Dental, 9 Maine St., Suite B, Lincoln, ME, 04457
Event(s): Mouth Guard Clinic – Please call our dental office at (207) 794-6700 ext. 8, to schedule. The cost is $20 for the mouth guard, no insurance will be billed, and payment is due at the time of service. Patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Date/Time: Thursday, August 10 | All Day
Location: 175 West Broadway, Lincoln, ME 04457
Event(s): Sports Physical Clinic – Clinic is by appointment only. Please call (207) 794-6700 to schedule. Sports physicals on the day of the clinic will be reduced to $15 instead of the $30 standard rate. Health insurance will not be billed and payment is expected at the time of the service. Patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Date/Time: Thursday, August 10 | 5:00 – 7:00PM
Location: 175 West Broadway, Lincoln, ME 04457
Event(s): Catered Community BBQ to Celebrate our 20th Anniversary – Join us in celebrating our 20th year during National Health Center Week! Health Access Network is hosting a free, catered community BBQ and you’re invited. We want to celebrate you!

Hometown Health Center
Date/Time: Monday, August 7 | All Day
Locations:
Hometown Health Center, 118 Moosehead Trail, Ste. 5, Newport, Maine 04933
Hometown Health Center, 29 Church St., Dexter, Maine 04930
Event(s): Children’s Health Day – Children and employees are encouraged to dress up as their favorite movie or book character. Giveaways, snacks, Touch-Truck with HHC’s mobile medical unit, a Coloring Contest, book reading, and school supplies giveaway with a few backpacks available.

Date/Time: Tuesday, August 8 | All Day
Locations:
Hometown Health Center, 118 Moosehead Trail, Ste. 5, Newport, Maine 04933
Hometown Health Center, 29 Church St., Dexter, Maine 04930
Event(s): Healthcare Outreach Day – The theme is “Wear Orange” in honor of our Be Kind Orange Frog Initiative. Community Health Workers will connect people to area services. Giveaways of fool bags and fresh produce, hygiene supplies, Narcan, and a resource list, and will be given out to anyone interested.

Date/Time: Wednesday, August 9 | All Day
Locations:
Hometown Health Center, 118 Moosehead Trail, Ste. 5, Newport, Maine 04933
Hometown Health Center, 29 Church St., Dexter, Maine 04930
Event(s): Staff Appreciation Day – The theme is “Dress Down” with HHC shirts and other attire. Stop by and thank your care team. Our staff work so hard and we are very happy to show them some extra appreciation on this day.

Date/Time: Thursday, August 10 | All Day
Locations:
Hometown Health Center, 118 Moosehead Trail, Ste. 5, Newport, Maine 04933
Hometown Health Center, 29 Church St., Dexter, Maine 04930
Event(s): Patient Appreciation Day – We love our patients. They are the reason we do what we do! The theme is “Tropical Attire” so stop by in your best tropical wear. We will have tables in the waiting room in both locations with produce, giveaways, bags of goodies, brochures, and wellness education to show our appreciation for our patients.

Date/Time: Friday, August 11 | All Day
Locations:
Hometown Health Center, 118 Moosehead Trail, Ste. 5, Newport, Maine 04933
Hometown Health Center, 29 Church St., Dexter, Maine 04930
Event(s): Community Appreciation Day – The theme is “Favorite Sports Team” Staff will be in the community spreading joy and happiness, with a few surprises. We will have free giveaways and Narcan for anyone who is interested.

Islands Community Medical Services, Inc.
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 9 | 8 AM – 4 PM
Event(s): Patient Appreciation Day – Patients and community members can visit to win prizes and enjoy some healthy snacks.

Nasson Health Care
Date/Time: Thursday, August 10 | All Day
Location: 15 Oak St., Springvale, ME 04083
Event(s):
Patient Appreciation – All day (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
We will be inviting our patients to stop into the Health Center for a celebratory appreciation day. We will serve food/beverages, have a game or trivia event where they can win prizes and a giveaway for those who attend. We will also develop signage, decorations and a handout detailing community impact and talk about what we do.
Open House (Noon – 2:00 PM)
We will be inviting the public, including local dignitaries/legislators to attend an open house where we will be closing the health center and staff will man specified stations to show our services and display the impact we make on a yearly basis – attention will be on health services, integrated care, what an FQHC is and the role we play in our community.

Pines Health Services
Date/Time: All week
Locations: All Primary Care Location – click here for a complete listing.
Event(s):
Supply drive for healthy kids – donations for items to help local children/teens stay healthy and warm this school year. Local school nurses have identified needed items.
Annual coloring contest for younger kids. New poster contest for older kids highlighting things you can do to stay healthy.

Sacopee Valley Health Center
Date/Time: Saturday, August 12 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 70 Maine Street, Porter, ME 04068
Event(s):
SVHC Family Fun Day – Carnival
Enjoy fun carnival games, awesome food, crafts, face painting, tie-dye, raffles/giveaways, fire trucks, and more!

St. Croix Regional Family Health Center
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 9 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: 136 Mill St., Princeton, ME 04668
Event(s):
SCRFHC Community BBQ ***Cancelled due to weather***
We are planning a community BBQ for staff, patients, community members, and congress people. We will have games and raffles for the public and a canned good/personal hygiene drop off for our food pantry as well.