Post written by Joy Wright, RDH, ECP III, Health Partnership Clinic Myth #1: “My baby doesn’t have teeth, so there is nothing I can do to nurture a healthy mouth.” This myth is busted by the power of bacteria. Bacteria can still accumulate in a newborn’s mouth. It’s recommended that you wipe their mouth out with a washcloth and water […]
Post written by Rhiannon Moore, MA, PSYD Licensed Psychologist Assistant Behavioral Healthcare Director What do you picture when someone says “psychotherapy”? Many people are likely to picture the stereotypical image of a patient lying on a couch spilling out his/her deepest, darkest secrets to a therapist who primarily responds by nodding or writing on a […]
Post written by Gwenyth Wagner, DNP, APRN, Nurse Practitioner, Health Partnership Clinic As an adult, it is especially important to make sure you are healthy and well. Preventative care is key. Here is a list of common preventative screenings and vaccinations recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and agencies such as the Center […]
Post written by Bev Dudley, RN, MA, MSN, PMHNP-BC, APRN, Health Partnership Clinic Volunteer We all must sleep. Everyone has light sensitive, internal hormonal alarms clocks called circadian rhythms which either promote sleep or wakefulness. In addition, our personal choices during our waking hours can have an effect in promoting successful restorative sleep. These personal choices […]
Written by Patti West, APRN, Nurse Practitioner, Health Partnership Clinic If you’re pregnant, you may be wondering if breastfeeding is for you. Breastfeeding is a natural and low-cost way of feeding babies and children. It’s affordable for everyone and doesn’t burden household budgets compared to formula. World Breastfeeding Day is celebrated during the first week […]
Post written by Catherine Rice, Vice President of Marketing and Outreach Health Partnership Clinic (HPC)) will hold a variety of activities to mark National Health Center Week (NHCW) 2018. The activities are part of a national campaign during the week of August 12-18 to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s Health Centers and […]
Post written by, Emily Bush, MD, Pediatrician, Health Partnership Clinic Do you need advice on how to prepare your child for this upcoming school year? It can be difficult getting back into a regular schedule for both children and adults alike. Luckily, Health Partnership Clinic offers some tips to better prepare your child or teen! […]
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Health Partnership Clinic is a FTCA deemed facility, a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n). This health center receives funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and has Federal Public Health Service deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.
