September is the Perfect Time to Focus on Self-Care September is Self-Care Awareness Month, a time where we are reminded of the importance of taking care of our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. MCHWC encourages its patients to make self-care a priority by engaging in activities that promote relaxation, health, and overall happiness. Self-Care for Women’s Well-Being Women often prioritize the needs of their families, communities, and workplaces over their own, leading to a cycle of neglecting personal health and well-being. This self-sacrificing behavior can result in increased stress, burnout, and health problems, as they continuously serve others without allocating time or resources for their self-care. At our MCHWC San Rafael Women’s Health Center, we offer treatment and special events specifically for women, emphasizing the importance…
Community Health Centers Take Part in National Wellness Month
Community Health Centers Take Part in National Wellness Month In a month that lends itself to time off, family vacations, and soaking up the summer sun, it’s only fitting that August is National Wellness Month. In 2018, Live Love Spa founded National Wellness Month “to foster community, connection, and commerce in the wellness industry.” Since then it has grown to be less about commerce and more about a time to, according to the National Day Calendar, “prioritize your self-care, reduce stress, and create healthier habits to feel like your best self!” Key Objectives for National Wellness Month National Wellness Month aims to inspire individuals to prioritize their well-being and adopt practices that contribute to a healthier, more balanced life. Key objectives include the following:Promoting the…
Bayview NeighborFest
Join the Bayview NeighborFest & Block Party—Saturday, Aug 11 On July 24, 2018, the SF Board of Supervisors approved Landmark Status for the Arthur H. Coleman Medical Center, the home of our Bayview Hunters Point Clinic. Come celebrate with us and tour the newly remodeled center for African American health equity! Join us for a Bayview NeighborFest and Open House! When: Saturday, August 11 from 11am-3pm. Program at 12:00 includes SF Supervisor and family members of the doctors who practiced here in the 1960s. Where: Bayview Hunters Point Clinic, 6301 Third Street (at Ingerson), SF, 94124. Contact: Call 415-339-8813, email Marlenea, or email Melanie or call her mobile at 415.999.3197. Free activities will include DJ, BBQ, face painting and jump house for kids, Medi-Cal and CalFresh enrollment, and tours of the newly remodeled…