CCRHN Quarterly Newsletter | Summer 2022 |
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HEALTHCARE NETWORK WELCOMES NEW CEO: JAMIE ULMER |
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Healthcare Network is pleased to welcome its new President and CEO Jamie Ulmer.
Jamie brings a wealth of healthcare leadership experience to the role, including more than 24 years of service in the military where he began his medical career.
Upon his retirement from the military, he worked for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control as the state’s public health administrator for emergency medical services for children; served as public health administrator for the United States Army, Fort Jackson, SC; and was recruited to be chief operating officer of Rural Health Services, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Aiken, SC.
Most recently, he served as CEO for Heart of Florida, a FQHC in Marion County, FL.
He is an active member of the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and Florida Association of Community Health Centers (FACHC) serving on several committees. Jamie earned his bachelor’s in psychology from South Carolina State University, and a master’s in human resources development and health services management from Webster University in St. Louis.
After a comprehensive nationwide search process, the Healthcare Network board is pleased to have found the most qualified individual to assume leadership of the organization. You can learn more on the Healthcare Network website.
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HEALTHCARE NETWORK HONORED WITH OUTSTANDING MIGRANT HEALTH CENTER AWARD |
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At this year’s Conference for Agricultural Worker Health, sponsored by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), Healthcare Network was awarded the 2022 Outstanding Migrant Health Center Award.
Healthcare Network along with other health centers and leaders throughout the country were recognized for their service and commitment to the health of migrant and farmworker communities like Immokalee during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Julie Pedretti, VP of external affairs for Healthcare Network, accepted the award on behalf of the team. She shares, "We are proud of the work we’ve been able to accomplish during the pandemic, breaking barriers and ensuring the advancement of health equity in underserved and vulnerable populations. Most importantly, we are proud of the lives we’ve touched and improved with our COVID-19 outreach efforts."
This award is a testament to the incredible care teams at Healthcare Network. Their constant work and unwavering dedication to serving the community is unmatched. Community collaborations with organizations like Partners in Health, Coalition of Immokalee workers, DOH- Collier and so many others were also key to helping address and meet the healthcare needs of migrant families and communities. You can support Healthcare Network efforts by donating at HealthcareSWFL.org/Donate.
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DON'T DELAY BACK-TO-SCHOOL PHYSICALS |
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With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to begin scheduling your child's back-to-school physical. Children's physicals are vital in making sure your child is healthy and thriving. They are especially important for children who participate in sports, and for children enrolling in a Florida school or those entering the 7th grade, Florida requires certain immunizations to be complete.
To better prepare for your child's visit, make sure to bring a list of your child's medications, write down any concerns or questions you may have and check to see if your child's school requires special forms to be filled out by a provider.
Don't delay, make an appointment today with a Healthcare Network pediatric provider by calling 239.658.3000! You can learn more about Healthcare Network's pediatric services by visiting HealthcareSWFL.org/Children. |
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Caring for Vulnerable Communities
Formerly known as the COVID-19 Response Team, the new Healthcare Network Outreach Team provides underserved and vulnerable communities with health education, connecting families with local resources for physical and mental health, transportation, food and housing assistance.
With support from a CDC grant, Healthcare Network's new and expanded Outreach Team continue door-to-door visits and work with the organization's Chronic Care Management team and other professionals with referrals for healthcare and social support services. In addition, the team will plan mini-health fairs, health education events and workshops, and continue to manage a resource line to answer questions from the community and provide information.
Community members in need of assistance can contact the multi-lingual Outreach Team at:
Resource Line: 239.675.7080
Email: Outreach@HealthcareSWFL.org
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BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM IN CHILDREN AND TEENS |
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Did you know today, children and teens are at higher risk for developing identity crisis, confusion and self-esteem problems? In recognition of this growing issue, Healthcare Network behavioral health provider, Phara Morame, wrote, “How to Build Self-Esteem in Children and Teens.”
In the piece, Phara provides several tips to help parents raise confident and psychologically healthy children and teens. Conversely, she shares tips to help teens and children build up their own self-esteem and become the best version of themselves!
You can read the article on the Healthcare Network blog or check it out in the May edition of N eapolitan Family Magazine!
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A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY FOR ALL |
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As a health center working to ensure primary medical care is accessible to everyone in the community, Healthcare Network recognizes the negative impact housing instability has on the overall health of our community. Supporting positive health means addressing barriers to care including affordability, language and comprehension, accessibility and more.
The Healthcare Network team proudly presented a $13,705 check to the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance to support their 128-unit affordable housing project currently being constructed in Immokalee. Through a company-wide fundraiser, a whopping 103 Healthcare Network employees contributed $6,852 which was then matched by the organization for a total gift of $13,705!
Learn more about Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance and its vision for families to have access to secure, affordable and hurricane-resistant rental housing at https://immokaleefairhousing.org/!
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1454 Madison Ave., Immokalee, FL 34142 |
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