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Wood River Health’s 2nd annual Head to Toe Wellness Fair a partnership event
Wood River Health Services hosted its 2nd Annual Head to Toe Wellness Fair on Thursday, June 1 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on The Esplanade at Wilcox Park, 44 Broad Street, Westerly. Sponsored by Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island and in partnership with Westerly Library and Wilcox Park, the family-friendly event connected attendees with resources from many local non-profit organizations.
The Head to Toe Wellness Fair serves as an opportunity for community members to connect with Wood River Health’s providers and staff outside of a health care setting. Health related information and resources were distributed by Wood River Health’s Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health Services, its Community Resources Team and Women, Infants & Children (WIC) department and many of its community partners.
“We had beautiful weather and a fantastic turnout at this year’s Wellness Fair,” stated Alison Croke, President and CEO of Wood River Health. “We were delighted to partner with Westerly Library and Wilcox Park this year because it enabled our staff and our community partners to distribute tools and resources to a much broader audience and engage with more people.”
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 health maintenance organization, sponsored the event and was onsite to provide resources and answer questions about its medical plans. “Our community outreach team loves to participate in events like the Head to Toe Wellness Fair. How exciting for Wood River Health to celebrate year two with the community in a beautiful public space,” shared Brenda Seagrave-Whittle, chief marketing officer of Neighborhood. “Like Wood River, Neighborhood is committed to ensuring Rhode Islanders have access to wellness information and community resources to support their health – whether that’s related to medical, behavioral or social needs – it is why we’re pleased to sponsor Head to Toe Wellness Fair again this year.”
Participating organizations included Chariho Youth Task Force, Gateway Healthcare, Genoa Healthcare, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds of Washington County, Jonnycake Center of Westerly, Marigold Health, Kara Marziali (Author of Kara Koala and Her Kaleidoscope of Feelings), Mental Health Association of Rhode Island (MHARI), Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, Ocean Community YMCA, Hopkinton Police Department’s Certified Compassion Dog Officer Raymond, Frank Olean Center, PACE Organization of Rhode Island, Parents as Teachers (Westerly Public Schools), Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, Ray of Hope, RI Regional Coalition, Rhode Island Center Assisting Those In Need (RICAN), UnitedHealthcare RIte Smiles, and the Westerly Land Trust. WBLQ’s DJ Gadget broadcast live onsite and interviewed representatives from Wood River Health and its community partners.
During the event, Wood River Health’s Behavioral Health Services hosted an arts and crafts booth for children. The nonprofit and its partners distributed child-sized racing jackets, scooters, nutritional cookbooks, dental kits and more. Wellness Fair attendees had the opportunity to enter into free raffles for baskets and gift cards.
About Wood River Health
Since 1976, Wood River Health has delivered medical, dental and social services to the communities of southwestern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut. Its mission is to provide its patients with high-quality and affordable health care services through a compassionate, team-based approach. Its vision is for every member of its community to experience physical, emotional and social well-being.
A private, non-profit Community Health Center, Wood River Health is devoted to providing quality patient care to over 8,600 patients. It is recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient-Centered Medical Home. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Wood River Health receives funds from the HRSA Health Center Program to provide primary care services in underserved areas.