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Serving the Community – Myia Sanders
June 20, 2018 From a young age, Myia Sanders has always put others first; from delivering mobile meals at age 5 around the Skeels neighborhood to being a summer associate at King Kennedy Community Center. Now, she’s taken her love of helping people to the next level by becoming the new Program Manager at King…
Read MoreLeadership Portage County Group Improves Playrooms for Skeels and King Kennedy
June 20, 2018 Children in two communities in Ravenna now have a fun and safe place to go for after-school activities and summer programs, thanks to the Leadership Portage County class. A new playroom was incorporated at King Kennedy Community Center, as well as renovations to an existing playroom at Skeels-Mathews Community Center. The new…
Read MoreFamily & Community Services Receives Grant from the Henry V. and Frances W. Christenson Charitable Foundation for Miller Community House
June 18, 2018 Kent, Ohio – The Henry V. and Frances W. Christenson Charitable Foundation awarded a grant in the amount of $4,446 to Miller Community House for the addition of a play set. Miller Community House is a program of Family & Community Services, Inc. Miller Community House provides emergency shelter and supportive services…
Read MoreEnd the Stigma, Mental Health IS Important!
May 31, 2018By: Vikil Girdhar, MD April showers bring May flowers, and May brings Mental Health Month. So, what exactly is mental health and why is it important? Does mental health influence a person’s physical health and well-being? How are mental health illnesses diagnosed and what are the treatment options? We are going to answer…
Read MoreBig Brothers & Sisters Launches New Program
May 22, 2018 Big Brothers & Sisters has a brand new program in place that will help caring adults engage with the children even with a busy schedule. The Big Buddies program allows caring adults to be matched with a child on the agency’s waiting list who are unable to make a weekly commitment. “This…
Read MoreSkeels Hosts Health Fair
May 22, 2018 The third annual Health Fair was a huge success. Held at Skeels-Mathews Community Center in Ravenna, the fair included many local organizations and businesses such as Family & Community Services, Foster Grandparents, and the Portage County Health Department. Donations and co-sponsors were represented by many local businesses in the Ravenna and Kent…
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The Other Side of the Pharmacy Counter: We Do More Than Fill Your Pills
March 30, 2018By: Ken Furdich, Pharmacy Resident Almost all of us have been to a pharmacy before to pick up a prescription. Whether it’s a prescription for ourselves, a family member or a friend, we’ve had to wait our turn in the pharmacy line. What’s the wait all about anyways? Can’t the pharmacy just fill…
Read MoreYour Mouth Says a Lot More About You Than You Think
February 28, 2018By: Mackenzie Gerl February is Children’s Dental Health month and is dedicated to educating children and parents, as well as raising awareness, about the importance of proper oral health care. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to not only care for your own dental health, but your child’s as well. Everyone knows you should…
Read MoreHow Social Determinants Impact Access to Health Care and Patient Outcomes
January 31, 2018By: Dr. LaTrice Snodgrass, DHA, MSM-HCM We’ve all seen it. It’s often an uncomfortable situation. What do we typically do about it? We avoid it. Maybe if we don’t look or focus our attention on it, the problem will go away. Meanwhile, we think to ourselves, “Wow, I’m glad I’m not in their…
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