Thursday, 20 August 2009

Big Turnout for the Community Health Fair

On August 18, Cristo Rey Jesuit held its first annual health fair for our students, their families, and the surrounding community. The event was a big hit, with more than 200 (possibly more than 300) attendants, who learned about healthy eating, dental hygiene, and more. In addition to the many clinics and programs in attendance, the Ronald McDonald Mobile Care Unit from Texas Children's Hospital came to the school, to offer immunizations to all. The health fair also included face painting, music, and a bouncy castle for the younger siblings of our students. The excitement in the building during the health fair was incredible, with more than 150 people waiting for the doors to open at 8:30. We at Cristo Rey are very grateful to all of the sponsors of the health fair, as well as all of our attendees. Read More to see pictures from the event, and learn about all of our health fair sponsors.

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1 TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL: is an internationally recognized full-care pediatric hospital providing pediatric patient care, education and research. Immunizations provided via their Ronald McDonald Mobile Care unit.
2 CATHOLIC CHARITIES: Provides culturally-sensitive social services to those in need, without regard to race, religion or socio-economic status. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is a nonprofit social and health service organization serving more than 100,000 individuals annually through 19 different programs offered.
3 HEALTHY TEETH: Dr. Kathy O’Keefe and Dr. Julie Longoria

  • Kathy L. O'Keefe, D.D.S., M.S. Dr. Kathy O’Keefe is also a lifetime Houstonian. She graduated from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston in 1985, and joined the Dental Branch faculty in 1986. She joined the Hunsaker dental office in 1998. In 2000, Dr. O’Keefe received her Master of Science degree in Oral Biomaterials, specializing in bonding of tooth-colored restorations. Along with her private practice position, she maintains a position as Adjunct Associate Professor at the U.T. Dental Branch. She is also Assistant Editor of The Dental Advisor, a "consumer report" publication for dental professionals
  • Dr. Julie Longoria, D.D.S Texas A&M University System Health Science Center- Baylor College of Dentistry

4 CENTRAL CARE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER: Central Care Community Health Center is a non-profic 501(c)(3) federally funded organization dedicated to serving the medically uninsured, underinsured and insured. They provide quality comprehensive preventative and primary health care services. Their goal is to insure that their patients have greater access to resources in their communities.For more than 14 years, Central Care Community Health Center has been a leader in providing high-quality, affordable, culturally-competent health care services to persons in the communities they serve. 8610 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Houston, TX 77033
5 AMERICAN RED CROSS: The American Red Cross helps prepare communities for emergencies and keep people safe every day thanks to caring people who support our work
6 CHIP - CHILDREN’s MEDICAID: Texas families with uninsured children may be able to get health insurance through Children's Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
7 SAN JOSE CLINIC: One of the oldest charity clinics in the United States, San José Clinic has provided healthcare to the uninsured since 1922. It is the only full-time clinic in the Greater Houston area dedicated exclusively to serving the uninsured. Because of the Clinic's extensive corps of volunteers and teaching affiliations, patients are able to access specialty services in addition to primary healthcare.
8 METHODIST HOSPITAL: U.S.News & World Report has recognized The Methodist Hospital in Houston as one of the nation’s best hospitals, placing it for the first time on the magazine’s prestigious Honor Roll.
9 FAMILY SERVICES: Family Services of Houston Texas provides family counseling, parent resources, education and relationships skills training, case management for families
10 M.D. ANDERSON: M. D. Anderson ranked number one in cancer care in the United States by U.S. News and World Report.

11 NAMI: NAMI Metropolitan Houston is a non-profit organization established in 1988 to address the increasing need for families and persons affected by mental illness to have a powerful voice in the mental health community. NAMI Metropolitan Houston provides FREE education programs, peer support groups, and advocacy to enable families and consumers to become more effective self advocates.
12 HURRICANE PREPARATION: per Channel 11 KHOU

13 THE ROSE – WOMEN’S HEALTH: Houston area's leading non-profit breast cancer organization providing mammography screening, diagnosis, early access to treatment and support to all women regardless of their ability to pay.
14 TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL - DIETITIANS Lisa Hastings (speaker @ 11am) , Rebeca Matamoros, Jocelyn Mills
  • Houston Dynamo
  • Galvanes Party Rentals
  • Walgreen's (bag donation)

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