Media Kit - Foremost Family Health Centers
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Media Kit - Foremost Family Health Centers
August 9, 2014 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm MEDIA KIT FACT SHEET FAMILY · FITNESS · FRIENDS · FUN Patients served by Foremsot Family Health Center - MLK in 2013: 6,465 patients seen Patient visits to Foremost Family Health Center – MLK in 2013: 16,083 patient visits Foremost Patient Race Designation: 18% Hispanic 77% African American 3% Caucasian 2% Other FIT 4 THE KING – 2014 EVENT ACTIVITIES Youth-Focused Activities: Hula hoop (Youth/Tweens/Teens) Jump Rope (Youth/Tweens/Teens) Bouncy Houses (Youth/Tweens) Face Painting (Toddlers/Youth) Game Truck (Teens) Adult Fitness Activities: Boot Camp Demonstration Line Dancing Henna Body Art FREE Health Screenings: Mammograms Prostate BMI Blood Pressure Blood Glucose Asthma Dental Ask the Doctor Sessions: Board Certified Medical Doctors Board Certified Podiatrist Board Certified Nutritionist For additional information www.foremostfhc.org HEALTH FACTS The Fit 4 The King Day is celebrating its 4th year of delivering health outreach to an underserved community. The health and wellness fair is designed to provide health services and wellness education to the entire family. Free health screenings deliver access to care for individuals who would go without medical or dental care in 2014. The areas of focus for screenings (mammograms, prostate, BMI blood pressure, blood glucose, asthma and dental) have the following impact numbers: • The American Cancer Society's estimates for breast cancer in the United States for 2014: About 232,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women; about 62,570 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be diagnosed (CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer); about 40,000 women will die from breast cancer. • The American Cancer Society’s estimates for prostate cancer in the United States for 2014 are: About 233,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed; about 29,480 men will die of prostate cancer; about 1 man in 7 will be diagnosed during his lifetime. • Prostate cancer occurs mainly in older men; about 6 cases in 10 are diagnosed in men 65 or older. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. About 1 man in 36 will die of prostate cancer. • About 1 of 5 U.S. adults with high blood pressure still do not know that they have it. Source: American Heart Association • 29.1 M people or 9.3% of the U.S. population have diabetes. 8.1 M people (27.8% with diabetes are undiagnosed). Source: CDC • About 1 in 12 people (about 25 million) have asthma, and the numbers are increasing every year. Costs the US about $56 billion in medical costs, lost school and work days, and early deaths in 2007. Source: CDC • 20% of adolescents 12 to 19 have untreated decay. Source: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research PRE S S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Telain Ware 678.592.9376 [email protected] Angela Ruggiero 631.454.3116 [email protected] Join Your Neighbors For a Family Event Devoted to Health, Wellness and Fun Fit 4 The King Day Presented by Foremost Family Health Centers and Henry Schein Cares Set to Educate and Empower People of All Ages Dallas, TX [July 25, 2014] – Foremost Family Health Centers, along with the Henry Schein Cars Foundation invites the public to the 4th Annual Fit 4 The King Day Health and Wellness Fair. Individuals and Families will explore wellness through 10 interactive activity booths and an additional 10 wellness booths, presented by non-profit and for-profit organizations from the Dallas-Fort Worth areas. Free health screenings, fitness, health and dental information will be available for all in attendance. The public is encouraged to come early to participate in the entire day’s events and enter to win prizes. The fair takes place on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Foremosts’ Martin Luther King, Jr. location and promises to be a day filled with family, fitness, friends and fun. “Fun fitness activities are planned for youth, teens and adults to encourage physical engagement that can be adopted as permanent lifestyle changes, stated Joyce Tapley, CEO, Foremost Family Health Centers. “We have planned a cross-generational health fair, and we encourage everyone to bring their friends and neighbors, along with every member of their family. Each year the fair represents true community outreach as many area volunteers, healthcare providers and organizations provide services and support.” “By working together with community health organizations, such as Foremost Family Health Centers, we can help increase access to care for local underserved communities,” said Stanley Bergman, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Henry Schein, Inc. “Promoting the importance of preventative care is essential to fighting against chronic diseases and improving overall health.” Free health screenings include: mammograms, prostate, BMI, blood pressure, blood glucose, asthma and dental. “Ask the Doctor” sessions with board certified medical doctors, podiatrist and nutritionist, music, entertainment and refreshments will complete the day. This year’s sponsors are Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Ron Springs Gift for Life Foundation and the City of Dallas M.L. King, Jr. Recreational Center. Additional contributors and supporters are VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, Fisher Consulting Group, K104, 105.7, Three Tier Events and Chef Cassy’s Creations. What: When: Where: Fit 4 The King Day Saturday, August 9, 2014 – 10am to 2pm Foremost Family Health Center – Martin Luther King, Jr. 2922-B MLK Blvd. Dallas, TX 75215 This year's participants include: Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dallas County HHS Tuberculosis Elimination Program, Dallas Fire and Rescue, Dancing Divas and Dudes, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, Methodist Health System, Parkland Health & Hospital System, Sage Care Therapy Services, WellCare and the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. [More] About Foremost Family Health Centers Foremost Family Health Centers serve the Dallas-Fort Worth area with comprehensive health care for insured and uninsured patients in Balch Springs, Mesquite, and Dallas, Texas with medical, dental, behavioral healthcare and onsite pharmacy services. Primary and preventative care, along with coordinated services from partnering specialists, hospitals and home health organizations, allows for the delivery of continuity of care to a wide range of patients. Community outreach includes health and fitness fairs and hosting events for youth and their families. Partner health services include: Parkland Health Systems, Children’s Medical Center, Baylor Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Methodist Hospital. The Balch Springs location opened in 2014 and the Martin Luther King, Jr. location has been serving the Dallas community since 1986. For more information visit About Henry Schein Cares Foundation Henry Schein Cares, Henry Schein's global corporate social responsibility program, stands on four pillars: engaging Team Schein Members to reach their potential, ensuring accountability by extending ethical business practices to all levels within Henry Schein, promoting environmental sustainability, and expanding access to health care for underserved and at-risk communities around the world. Health care activities supported by Henry Schein Cares focus on three main areas: advancing wellness, building capacity in the delivery of health care services, and assisting in emergency preparedness and relief. Firmly rooted in a deep commitment to social responsibility and the concept of enlightened self-interest championed by Benjamin Franklin, the philosophy behind Henry Schein Cares is a vision of "doing well by doing good." Through the work of Henry Schein Cares to enhance access to care for those in need, the Company believes that it is furthering its long-term success. Henry Schein, Inc. is the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners. For more information visit http://www.hscaresfoundation.org/. ### FIT 4 THE KING DAY PARTICIPANTS SPONSORS • • • • Foremost Family Health Centers Henry Schein Cares Foundation Ron Springs Gift for Life Foundation City of Dallas M.L. King, Jr. Recreational Center CONTRIBUTORS & SUPPORTERS • • • • • • VITAS Innovative Hospice Care Fisher Consulting Group K104 105.7 Three Tier Events Chef Cassy’s Creations VOLUNTEERS • • • • Henry Shein Cares Foundation Baylor University The Texas Offenders Re-entry Initiative (T.O.R.I.) Foremost Family Health Centers’ staff and family members SERVICE PROVIDERS • • • • • • • • • Dallas Area Rapid Transit Dallas County HHS Tuberculosis Elimination Program Dallas Fire and Rescue Dancing Divas and Dudes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center Methodist Health System Parkland Health & Hospital System Sage Care Therapy Services WellCare • YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas FIT 4 THE KING DAY CONTACTS Joyce Tapley CEO Foremost Family Health Centers 214.426.3645, ext 155 -o [email protected] Tia Gipson Chief Operating Officer Foremost Family Health Centers 214.426.3645, ext 106 - o 214.426.9645 - c [email protected] Telain Ware Marketing & PR Consultant Ware Consulting Group 678.592.9376 - c [email protected]