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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.9.21 For Immediate Release_ HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS COME TOGETHER TO SERVE THOSE IN NEED - Public Health On-site with Health Education and Resources From:Almaguer, Lisa To:BOS; Cox, Erin; McSpadden, Elaine; Nicholas, Jodi; Putnam, Jodi; Soderstrom, Monica; Star, Nanette Cc:York, Danette Subject:For Immediate Release: HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS COME TOGETHER TO SERVE THOSE IN NEED - Public Health On-site with Health Education and Resources Date:Tuesday, November 9, 2021 2:00:24 PM The following press release will be issued shortly… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2021 California CareForce 2021 Chico Clinic November 12-14, 2021 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS COME TOGETHER TO SERVE THOSE IN NEED Public Health On-site with Health Education and Resources BUTTE COUNTY, CA – Butte County Public Health (BCPH) will provide health education and resources at this year’s California CareForce health clinic event on November 12-14 at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico, CA. More than 350 volunteer healthcare professionals from throughout California are projected to provide needed care for an anticipated 650 people per day. All services are FREE; clinic participants do NOT need proof of insurance, employment, income, residency, immigration status or an ID to receive them. BCPH will provide on-site resources from several programs including Tobacco Cessation, Oral Health, Opioid Misuse Prevention and Treatment, STD Prevention and vaccinations for both COVID-19 and influenza. COVID-19 vaccines will be available on November 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., including Pfizer (ages 12+), Moderna and J&J. Additional services from providers include a vision lab with free prescription eyeglasses and dentistry services with x-rays, cleanings, fillings, and extractions. Medical doctors will provide consultations, general health exams, and chiropractic services will also be available at the clinic. In 2019, over 600 volunteers provided more than half a million dollars’ worth of free healthcare services to more than 1,200 patients. This clinic is made possible by generous donations from CareForce sponsors. Platinum-level sponsors include America’s Tires – Driven to Care Foundation and North Valley Community Foundation & Butte Strong Fund. Additional sponsors include the American Red Cross and Golden Valley Bank. This clinic is a collaboration with Placer-Nevada and Yuba-Sutter-Colusa Medical Society, Butte-Glenn Medical Society, Enloe Medical Center, and Butte County Public Health. Professional volunteers are still needed in numerous capacities including oral surgeons, dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental x-ray techs, ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, ophthalmic techs, RNs, doctors, EMTs, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, acupuncturists, and chiropractors. General volunteers are also still needed to assist in various roles throughout the clinic. For more information on volunteering, receiving services, or charitable giving please visit www.californiacareforce.org. ### Lisa Almaguer Butte County Public Health lalmaguer@buttecounty.net http://www.buttecounty.net/publichealth/ COUNTY OF BUTTE E-MAIL DISCLAIMER: This e-mail and any attachment thereto may contain private, confidential, and privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, copying, or distribution of this e-mail (or any attachments thereto) by other than the County of Butte or the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are NOT the intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately and permanently delete the original and any copies of this e-mail and any attachments thereto.