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Summer Food Service Program Starts Next Tuesday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 23, 2017
Contact
Brandon Meline, Director of MCH
(217) 531-4308 /
Amy Roberts, Public Relations
(217) 531-4264 /
Summer Food Service Program Starts Next Tuesday
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Hosts Summer Food Program Providing Free Meals to Children
Champaign, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is hosting the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) again this year beginning Tuesday, May 30. The program provides free meals throughout the summer months when children are not in school.
SFSP is sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education and will run through midAugust in the lobby of CUPHD located at 201 W. Kenyon Road in Champaign. Breakfast is served from 9:00 am – 11:00 am and lunch from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm. All meals are free to children ages 1 – 18 regardless of income or residency.
“The Summer Food Service Program is a very important program. Many children get most of their nutrient intake from school food service nine months out of the year and it can be a challenge for some families during the summer. We are very pleased to be able to provide this service when school is out,” according to Brandon Meline, Director of Maternal and Child Health.
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District proudly sponsors programs such as these to help children learn and grow. For more information on programs like this or other available services, visit www.c-uphd.org.
Free Dental Exams and Cleanings for Children on Saturday, March 11 at Parldand College
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 1, 2017
Contact
Alicia Ekhoff, Dental Program Coordinator
Amy Roberts, Public Relations
(217) 531-4264 /
Free Dental Exams and Cleanings for Children on Saturday, March 11 at Parldand College
The Illini District Delttal Society, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, Parklmul College Dental Hygiene and SmileHealthy Participate in Give Kids a Smile@
Champaign, IL The Illini District Dental Society will sponsor Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) Day on Saturday, March I l, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Parkland College Dental Hygiene Clinic located at 2400 W. Bradley, Champaign. The event is part of the Children's Dental Access Program through the American Dental Association@ (ADA) that provides free oral healthcare services to children of low-income families. This year GKAS celebrates 15 year of smiles.
On March 1 1, local dentists and hygienists are taking the opportunity to give back to the community by volunteering time and services for GKAS and providing free dental exams, cleanings, fluoride varnish treatments and dental sealants, as needed, to any child between the ages of I and 17. The oral health fair will offer visits with the Tooth Fairy and the Delta Dental Tooth Wizard, interactive oral health instruction, and tips on reducing dental anxiety. Appointments are not necessary; however, a parent or legal guardian must accompany the child. There are no income or residency requirements to receive services at the fair.
Jason Foreman, D.D.S., a local endodontist participating in the event, stated "Give Kids a Smile Day is incredibly important because it opens doors for children to get necessary dental examinations who otherwise might not have access to such care. At those visits, our participating providers will aim to educate and emphasize the importance of oral health for children and their families. We aim to initiate a patient-dental home relationship so that regular oral health care can become a priority for all of the participating families."
The Illini District Dental Society partners with Parkland Dental Hygiene, SmileHealthy, and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Children's Dental Clinic to provide Give Kids a Smile in Champaign.
For more information, please contact SmileHealthy at (217) 359-7404 or the ChampaignUrbana Public Health District Children's Dental Clinic at (217) 531-4538 or visit www.c-uphd.org.
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CUPHD will Hold Special Saturday WIC Clinics in March
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 14, 2017
Contact
Brandon Meline, Director of MCH
(217) 531-4308 /
CUPHD will Hold Special Saturday WIC Clinics in March
Weekend hours make WIC convenient for working families
Champaign, IL – Every Saturday in March the Champaign‐Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) will hold special Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clinic hours. Saturday visit hours are a great option for working families that find it difficult to schedule WIC visits during weekdays.
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program provides nutrition counseling and healthy food to low‐income pregnant women, infants, and children up to age 5. WIC is effective in improving the health of women and their infants, and it provides comprehensive services to families. In addition to nutritional support, CUPHD family case managers support women through their pregnancies and their baby’s first year in all aspects of their lives.
“CUPHD holds Saturday WIC clinics two months each year in the hope that we can serve families that can’t come in on weekdays,” said Brandon Meline, CUPHD Director of Maternal and Child Health. “We want WIC to be accessible to all low‐income women and children in Champaign County.”
The Saturday clinics will be held March 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th from 10 am‐1 pm at the ChampaignUrbana Public Health District. The clinic is walk‐in (no appointments are necessary). Families should bring their children, identification, and proof of income in order to sign up for WIC.
WIC is a federal program established in 1972. Research has shown that women who participate in the program during their pregnancies have lower healthcare costs, longer gestation periods, higher birth weights, and lower infant mortality.
For more information, call (217) 531‐4319 or go to www.c‐uphd.org/wic.html.
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