Family Center Updates for January 2011

Happy New Year to all our Friends!

We are very excited to announce that our newest Downey Family Clinic at Woodruff and Washburn will be open soon to serve the needs of the families, women and children of Downey. Additionally, we are also very honored to have been asked to open another clinic at the Reggie Rodriguez Park on Mines in Montebello.

New Years Resolution #1:

Lose about 25 lbs and lower my Blood Pressure eat more green & leafy veggies, bananas, salmon, berries, tomatoes, olive oil, whole grain cereals and breads. Limit carbs, ice cream and all forms of sugar. Walk the dog (It’s good for both of us).

Citadel Shopping Extravaganza:

Wow ! What a blast ! Thanks goes out to FHCCGLA’s Raquel Villa and her diligent helpers for making this year’s Citadel Extravaganza a super success. Just in time for Christmas, hundreds of stores gave incredible discounts, raffle prizes, delicious food –they even had wine tasting! Alan Dichosa and Susan Jennrich did great! Thanks so much, we’ll see you next October!!!

Christmas 2011 Was Very Busy and Happy to All:

On behalf of the kids of the Rio Hondo Boys & Girls Club, East LA YMCA, HP YMCA, Southeast Salvation Army Corps, Human Services Association, Help the Children, Cesar Chavez Elementary School and FHCCGLA- I’d like to thank the hard work and generosity of the Bicycle Casino, Commerce Casino, Kiwanis Club, Rio Hondo/Vernon Rotary Club, Bell Gardens Lions Club, The Landmark Seniors-Toymakers of Huntington Beach-all of you helped make Christmas 2011 very happy for many children. Their smiles and giggles told me “Thank you All”

El Rancho San Antonio Historical Society of Bell Gardens:

Built in 1906, the Peterson Farmhouse is located directly behind the Super A Market at Florence and Perry Road. The Petersons came to America from Denmark and were farmers here in Bell Gardens. If you are interested in history and enjoy seeing how people lived in early California at the turn of last century, give me a call (Dennis) at (562 776-5001 and I will invite you to join us in keeping this beautiful farmhouse for all to enjoy.

Hearing Aids:

If you have any hearing aids and don’t need them anymore, give me a call at (714) 915-3382 and I’ll see to it that they get to some needy recipients. Thanks

Save the Date:

Our 2nd Annual Math & Science Awards Banquet/Fundraiser is set for Wednesday May 30th at the beautiful Rio Hondo Golf Club in Downey. This year we will recognize two top students from BGHS as well as two more top boy & girl students from Hawaiian Gardens. We need door prizes and sponsors. Call Deana Lopez @ (562) 776-5001 for more details.

Watch us as we grow:

The FHCCGLA is very excited to report that we will be opening our newest Downey Family Medical Center at Woodruff and Washburn Avenues. Our Montebello Family Medical Center @ Reggie Rodriguez Park, 200 Mines Avenue will be opening soon as well- we will keep you informed.

Diabetes:

Today, about one in 13 people have diabetes- By 2030, it could increase to one in 10 if we don’t reduce our weight, increase our exercise and stay away from that couch. Diabetes attacks the eyesight of our patients. The Retina Camera at a cost of about $2500, monitors images showing Retinopathy, Hypertension, Nevus, Cataract, Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration. You can help, call today and set up monthly or quarterly donations. As example-a gift of $1000 will provide about fourteen (14) Mammograms or six (6) Pap smears. We are a Non Profit 501 C-3 organization. Gifts are Tax Deductible -Call Dennis @ (562) 776-5001

Thank You:

Make a donation of Money, Car, Boat or property. Your donation is Tax Deductible as we are a 501 C-3 Non Profit Organization. Call Dennis Grizzle @ (562) 776-5001

Family Center Updates for December 2011

News to Me:

For many years I had no clue what was going on at the corner of Garfield & Gage here in Bell Gardens. The Family Health Care Centers started way back in 1925. It is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center meaning it will provide anyone, no matter if they have health insurance or not, medical care. They turn no one away. They work tirelessly to treat each patient with dignity and respect, all the while ensuring that the quality of care is of the highest standard. As with all nonprofit organizations we rely on the generosity of others to maintain services; and given the high cost of medical care we are especially grateful to all the companies and individuals who contribute to support our efforts.

Dear Santa:

Please send us a check for $500 in the name of a loved one so that we may give our female patients Mammograms and Pap Screenings. Please send us a donation toward the purchase of a Retinal Camera to check the condition of our Diabetic patient’s eyes. A Donation of any amount of money will allow us to pay for children’s and adult’s vaccinations & medications. Our address is; 6501 S. Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA 90201.

Happy Holidays to All:

Unfortunately, Christmastime is our busiest, most overwhelming time of year. Last month, with your help, our staff was able to provide Thanksgiving Food Baskets for many very needy families .The need continues, we are very busy here at the FHCCGLA preparing to help the neediest families with food & toys. Of course we are not alone- We are so fortunate to have many excellent organizations working to make the season happier. Thanks to: The Salvation Army, Help the Children, H.S.A., Boys & Girls Club, Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, Lions Club, these organizations have a long history of volunteering their time to make our communities a better place to live.

Festival of Trees:

The Kiwanis Club held their First Annual Festival of the Trees December 1, 2011 at the Oldtimer’s Foundation . It was a wonderful success they auctioned off Decorated Christmas Trees Our friends the Calendar Vixens decorated a special Breast Cancer Awareness Tree. All proceeds will go to our youth.

Calendar Vixens:

We are so pleased to tell you of Vanessa Melendez and Claudia Guerrero, two beautiful young ladies along with their friends. They all worked together to produce a very attractive and tasteful calendar to help promote Breast Cancer Awareness. These calendars are available NOW for only $20 each. All proceeds will be donated to our FHCCGLA to offset the cost of Mammograms for women that have no healthcare coverage. To purchase a calendar; contact V.melendez@yahoo.com or rotoractorclaudia@gmail.com

FLU:

If you haven’t received your Flu shot yet, there is still time, do it today. Remember to wash your hands frequently, if you are ill, stay home. Drink water and cough and sneeze into your arm, away from others.

Watch Us As We Grow:

The FHCCGLA is very excited to report that we are very close to opening our newest Downey Family Health Center on Woodruff Ave and our Montebello Family Medical Center @ Reggie Rodriguez Park, 200 Mines Ave.

Diabetes:

Today, about one in 13 people have diabetes- By 2030, it could increase to one in 10 if we don’t reduce our weight, increase our exercise and stay away from that couch. Diabetes attacks the eyesight of our patients. The Retina Camera at a cost of about $2500, monitors images showing Retinopathy, Hypertension, Nevus, Cataract, Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration. You can help, call today and set up monthly or quarterly donations. As example-a gift of $1000 will provide about fourteen (14) Mammograms or six (6) Pap smears. We are a Non Profit 501 C-3 organization. Gifts are Tax Deductible -Call Dennis @ (562) 776-5001

Thank You:

Make a donation of Money, Car, Boat or property. Your donation is Tax Deductible as we are a 501 C-3 Non Profit Organization. Call Dennis Grizzle @ (562) 776-5001

Family Center Updates for November 2011

Veterans Day:

Thanks to our Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and happy 236th Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps. We have a safe and free country because of they risked and gave their lives for our freedom.

Happy Thanksgiving:

Thursday November 24th we pause to be thankful for many things, our families, good health, and our happy lives. We look fwd to our favorite foods , togetherness and a football game. *Please remember to help mom with the after dinner cleanup*.

FHCCGLA-New Sign!

After many years and some really strong wind storms. Our Family Health Care Centers replaced the old sign this month. Go by our location at Garfield and Gage to see our beautiful, clean new sign as it welcomes you to Bell Gardens, California.

Festival of Trees:

Join the Kiwanis Club December 1, 2011 at the Oldtimer’s Foundation for their Youth Fundraiser. They plan Music, Magic Show, Delicious Dinner and a Decorated Christmas Tree Auction all for only $20 each. Call Dennis Grizzle for tickets and more details- (714) 915-3382 * Special note* The Calendar Vixens will be decorating a special Breast Cancer Awareness Tree.

Calendar Vixens:

We are so pleased to tell you of Vanessa Melendez and Claudia Guerrero, two beautiful young ladies along with their friends. They all worked together to produce a very attractive and tasteful calendar to help promote Breast Cancer Awareness. These calendars are available NOW for only $20 each. All proceeds will be donated to our FHCCGLA to offset the cost of Mammograms for women that have no healthcare coverage. To purchase a calendar; contact V.melendez@yahoo.com or rotoractorclaudia@gmail.com

FLU:

If you haven’t received your Flu Shot this year, don’t delay- It’s here and it’s no fun. A flu shot is the best protection against catching the flu. You need one every year. They are safe, effective and inexpensive. If you get the flu; Stay home, Wash your hands to avoid spreading, Drink water, Use home remedies and over the counter medications, but don’t give cough or cold products to children under six years old.

Watch Us As We Grow:

The FHCCGLA is very excited to report that we are very close to opening our newest Downey Family Health Center on Woodruff Ave and our Montebello Family Medical Center @ Reggie Rodriguez Park, 200 Mines Ave.

Diabetes:

Today, about one in 13 people have diabetes- By 2020, it could increase to one in 10 if we don’t reduce our weight, increase our exercise and stay away from that couch. Diabetes attacks the eyesight of our patients. The Retina Camera at a cost of about $2500, monitors images showing Retinopathy, Hypertension, Nevus, Cataract, Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration. You can help, call today and set up monthly or quarterly donations. As example-a gift of $1000 will provide about fourteen (14) Mammograms or six (6) Pap smears. We are a Non Profit 501 C-3 organization. Gifts are Tax Deductible -Call Dennis @ (562) 776-5001

Thank You:

Make a donation of Money, Car, Boat or property. Your donation is Tax Deductible as we are a 501 C-3 Non Profit Organization. Call Dennis Grizzle @ (562) 776-5001

Family Center Updates for October 2011

The FHCCGLA wishes you a very scary and happy Halloween!

I hope the kids get a lot of candy , but make sure you keep them in your sight. They get really excited, love dressing up like Witches, Ghosts, Vampires, Captain America. My favorite is Vampira, Princess of the Darkness, remember her?

Cancer Awareness Walk October 7th:

Thanks to Jennifer, Magdalena, Ana, Raquel , Neighborhood Watch, The Bell Gardens Women’s Club, Calendar Vixens & Marie, BGI Farmers Market, BG Police Department, Councilmen Pedro Aceituno and Sergio Infanzon, we all had a spectacular event. Beast Cancer has touched all of our lives and we all need to recognize the many ways we can save our moms, sisters, wives and women throughout the world. According to actress Reese Witherspoon, “Every three minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, and that’s just not acceptable.” The importance of early detection and screening is a hot button issue that we have to be passionate about. You have a greater chance of surviving breast cancer if it’s detected early. Women over 50 and younger women who are considered high risk are recommended to get screened every other year. The American cancer Society casts a wider net, suggesting that women begin getting yearly mammograms at 40. For further information regarding early detection and beast examinations, contact our FHCCGLA Outreach Department.

Citadel Shopping Extravaganza:

October 22 was the big day and with the incredible help of our FHCCGLA staff, Board Members, Raquel Villa and the fine folks over at the Citadel Outlets-Susan, Allan, James and Diane worked very hard to make this 6th annual shopping day a roaring success. What I liked best was the feeling of anticipation and excitement. Great food and a feeling of adventure. The funds raised from the tickets will go to the FHCCGLA-what a neat concept!

FLU:

If you haven’t received your Flu Shot this year, don’t delay- It’s here and it’s no fun. A flu shot is the best protection against catching the flu. You need one every year. They are safe, effective and inexpensive. If you get the flu; Stay home, Wash your hands to avoid spreading, Drink water, Use home remedies and over the counter medications, but don’t give cough or cold products to children under six years old.

The FHCCGLA is here for you and has been for 86 years:

During these challenging and tumultuous times, please know and share with your employees and their families that we offer Quality and Accessible high quality health care and have since 1925.Check out our brand new official website: www.fhccgla.org. It will share our story of “A Legacy of Compassionate Service to All”-Look at the photos of our recent Math & Science Awards Dinner as well as ways you can help us continue caring for the families of our area. We are a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Care Center. All gifts and donations are tax deductible and sincerely appreciated. Dr. Felix Nunez in collaboration with the City of Bell Gardens is planning a series of informative discussions designed to educate our community of the many chronic diseases that affect us here in Southeast LA County. Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, Asthma, and Diet are some of the topics to be covered.

Thank you for your Generosity:

Diabetes is very prevalent here in the Southeast area- Diabetes attacks the eyesight of our patients. The Retina Camera will monitor images showing Retinopathy, Hypertension, Nevus, Cataract, Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration. Please give us a call and set up monthly or quarterly donations. As example-a gift of $1000 will provide about fourteen (14) Mammograms or six (6) Pap smears. We are a Non Profit 501 C-3 organization. Gifts are Tax Deductible -Call Dennis @ (562) 776-5001.

Donations:

Do you have a Car, Truck, Boat, RV or Property that you wish to donate and receive tax credit for? For further details, please call Dennis Grizzle @ (562) 776-5001.

A flu shot is the best protection against catching the flu. You need one every year. They are safe, effective and inexpensive. If you get the flu; Stay home, Wash your hands to avoid spreading, Drink water, Use home remedies and over the counter medications, but don’t give cough or cold products to children under six years old.

Check out the Citadel Outlet’s 3rd Annual Job Fair Wednesday, September 21. 10AM ‘til 2PM. Call (323) 887-4461 for more Info.

Call Jimmy Weldon @ (818) 761-4767. He’s Funny, Knowledgeable and Very Patriotic. E-mail him @ jimmy@jimmyweldon.com.

Saturday, October 22, 2011. Exclusive VIP Pass gets you Super Discounts, Goodie Bag, Special Drawing Coupons, (over $60,000 in Prizes) Lunch at Ruby’s, Frescas, or Subway All this for ONLY $20 (all proceeds go to Local Charities) Timing is perfect, get a head start on Christmas Shopping with over 115 Factory Outlet Stores with merchandise already at 30-70% off retail prices. Call Dennis Grizzle at (562) 776-5001 for tickets. Don’t Miss this fun and exciting event- Take the whole family and Save BIG!

During these challenging and tumultuous times, please know and share with your employees and their families that we offer Quality and Accessible high quality health care and have since 1925.Check out our brand new official website: www.fhccgla.org. It will share our story of “A Legacy of Compassionate Service to All”-Look at the photos of our recent Math & Science Awards Dinner as well as ways you can help us continue caring for the families of our area. We are a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Care Center. All gifts and donations are tax deductible and sincerely appreciated. Dr. Felix Nunez in collaboration with the City of Bell Gardens is planning a series of informative discussions designed to educate our community of the many chronic diseases that affect us here in Southeast LA County. Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, Asthma, and Diet are some of the topics to be covered.

Walt Disney was fired for “lacking imagination” and went bankrupt several times before building Disneyland. Thomas Edison was told by his teachers he was “too stupid to learn anything”. Albert Einstein did not speak until he was four years old and didn’t read ‘til seven. He was considered “slow”, was a daydreamer and was expelled from school. Decca Records turned down the Beatles as ”just another guitar band”. Elton John was kicked out of a music industry exec’s office for “wasting his time” Just think, if these famous icons experienced failures had stopped them from pursing their goals… The world would be a different place for sure. Never give up your dreams.

Diabetes is very prevalent here in the Southeast area- Diabetes attacks the eyesight of our patients. The Retina Camera will monitor images showing Retinopathy, Hypertension, Nevus, Cataract, Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration. Please give us a call and set up monthly or quarterly donations. As example-a gift of $1000 will provide about fourteen (14) Mammograms or six (6) Pap smears. We are a Non Profit 501 C-3 organization. Gifts are Tax Deductible -Call Dennis @ (562) 776-5001

Do you have a Car, Truck, Boat, RV or Property that you wish to donate and receive tax credit for? For further details, please call Dennis Grizzle @ (562) 776-5001

Rain or Shine- 9 AM – 1 PM, The Last Saturday of the Month- Corn, Tomatillos, Chayote, Pumpkin Flowers, a variety of Chili Peppers at great prices. Where? BGI Adult Ed Parking Lot- @ Florence & Ajax. FHCCGLA and the Campaign for a Healthier Bell Gardens supports making healthy food choices to combat Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart disease and Obesity.