2006 News

6-27-06
Chatham Hospital Program Featured at Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation National Conference
• Local breast cancer awareness and screening initiatives for Latinas featured alongside programs from Atlanta, Chicago and Knoxville

06-12-06

Teens Complete First of its Kind Peer-to-Peer Health Education Program in Chatham County
• Sponsored by the Chatham Hospital Hispanic Health Initiative and funded by the N.C. Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities

06-05-06
Chatham Hospital Recognizes Area Ministers for their Service to the Community
• Honors volunteer chaplains and pastoral care program participants

05-30-06

Six Local Women Complete Training as Chatham Hospital Volunteer Birth Coaches

04-24-06

15 Local Ministers and Caregivers Complete Extensive Leadership Training Session

04-10-06
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation NC Triangle Affiliate Funds Second Year of Innovative Breast Cancer Screening Program for Local Latinas
• More than 1,000 women reached by screening and education programs

04-03-06
Chatham Hospital Doula Achieves National Certification as Birth Coach
• Aydee Dominguez Vernaza Recognized by DONA International

03-13-06
Chatham Hospital Receives State Grant to Encourage Healthy Lifestyles among Latinas
• N.C. Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities funds initiatives targeting those of child-bearing age who are at risk for diabetes and heart disease

03-07-06
Chatham Hospital Recruiting New Volunteer Birth Assistants
• Hispanic Health Initiative’s Doula Program has 12 open slots for March training session

02-27-06
Chatham Hospital Launches New Caregiver Support Group
• Program designed to offer education and encouragement to those caring for the sick or disabled

02-08-06

Chatham Hospital Doula Coordinator and Lay Health Advisor Wins Statewide Honor from Spanish-Language TV Station
• Univision honors Gloria Maldonado for her contributions to the community

01-31-06
Head of Chatham Hospital Chaplaincy Program Receives Humanitarian Award from Siler City Council of Churches

01-26-06
Chatham Hospital Employees Achieve National Certification in Diabetes Education

01-17-06
Chatham Hospital Employees Achieve National Certification in Diabetes Education

1-02-06
Chatham Hospital Diabetes Educator Travels to China with U.S. Cultural Exchange Program
• Part of a 12-person nutrition delegation sponsored by “People to People”


 

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