Honor Community Health

Honor Community Health was thrilled to be a part of School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan's 2022 Advocacy Day, helping to put the spotlight on and all the support it provides to improve the health and well-being of our students.

Our team here at Honor had the chance to meet with a handful of our local state legislators to discuss the need for additional, ongoing funding which would help establish 100 additional school-based health centers across the state. Thank you so much to those who took the time to meet with our team, including Senator Rosemary Bayer, State Representative Mark Tisdel, State Representative Regina Weiss, State Representative Brenda Carter and Senator Ruth Johnson.

As of this past weekend, just more than 6.6 million Michiganders had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. That's just under two in every three people in the state. Let's keep building on those numbers!

Honor Community Health hosts a weekly walk-in family COVID-19 vaccination clinic at its Family Medicine Center at 461 W. Huron, Suite 107, Pontiac, MI – each Tuesday!

Everyone eligible to receive the vaccine is welcome. The clinic runs from 5-7 p.m., no appointment necessary! Please call 248-724-7600 if you have any questions.

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This past weekend we lost an hour of sleep ... remember we had to "Spring Forward" and set our clocks ahead? Well, as chance would have it, this week is Sleep Awareness Week – a chance for everyone to learn the connection between sleep and their health.
Good daytime behaviors, including exercise, eating at the right times and limited screen time before going to bed can make a big difference in getting a good night's sleep. To learn more, please visit the National Sleep Foundation's website at http://thensf.org

In Commemoration of International Women's Day, the Consulado de México en Detroit, MI invited Honor Community Health to participate in a for women, reinforcing the importance and the right to access health services for all.

Laura Diaz, a community health worker here at Honor, was able to provide information about Honor's primary care services and the women's health care services that we provide at all of our locations throughout Oakland County. It was a great opportunity to band together with partners across the greater Detroit area, including our friends at Centro Multicultural La Familia!

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Heather has been an invaluable member of the Honor Community Health team since joining us, serving not only as the practice manager of our Plum Hollow Center in Southfield, but also as an allied health educator. Keep up the great work Heather!

Carnegie Institute is recognizing its graduates as part of its 75th Anniversary Celebration!!

Heather states, “My Carnegie education is the backbone of my entire medical career. It has opened many doors for me, as employers know that I am dependable, flexible, and able to learn and adapt to the constant changes in medicine. My education at Carnegie made the transition to the educator role seamless. I was able to apply what I learned in a new way, to take my experience and know that new hires are being taught the correct way to perform clinical skills in the office.” Happy 75th Carnegie!

Heather has been employed with Honor Community Health for more than a year now and is the Office Manager for its Plum Hollow Center as well as an allied health educator for the company. Heather graduated from Carnegie Institute in 1996 and went on to earn a Bachelor degree and a Master of Health Administration degree. Heather was a faculty member at Carnegie for 3 years. 💙

On this International Women's Day, Honor Community Health would like to celebrate women everywhere! We stand together for a diverse, equitable and inclusive world free of bias, stereotypes and gender discrimination. That fits in with this year's theme, "Break the Bias" – a call to action for celebrating women's equality.

Learn more at https://www.internationalwomensday.com Happy International Women's Day!

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The one we couldn't let get away. It's so great to have you with us here at Honor Community Health Kwanae!

Carnegie Institute is recognizing its graduates as part of its 75th Anniversary Celebration!!

Kwanae graduated from Carnegie this past year and has already made an impact as a Medical Assistant at Honor Community Health’s Baldwin Health Center.

Kwanae states, “I am a proud Carnegie Institute graduate, Class of 2021. I Love my job as a Medical Assistant. I am currently employed at Honor Community Health where I completed my externship and was hired full time afterward. I have used all of my medical skills and I love the field that I am currently working in. Thank you for all of the hands-on experience and support I have received from all of you at Carnegie.”

A friendly reminder that the Talk Early & Talk Often virtual workshop – hosted by Barb Flis, founder of the Parent Action for Healthy Kids – will be held this Tuesday, March 8 (10-11 a.m.). If that time does not work for you, there is a second session on Wednesday, March 16 (4-5 p.m). It's FREE, but you do need to register by emailing [email protected]

Talk Early & Talk Often is a nationally-recognized parent workshop aimed at helping parents talk with their child about sexuality. During these challenging times, families need as much support as they can get – especially when it comes to helping our teens adopt safe & healthy behaviors.

This is a joint effort between Honor Community Health and the Pontiac School District

Honor Community Health and a number of its community partners recently took part in the "Healthy Affair" event at the Welcome Missionary Baptist Church in Pontiac.

The services offered to Oakland County residents included blood pressure and diabetes screenings, COVID-19 vaccinations, dental screenings, vision exams, first-aid training, mental health screenings and resources, health and wellness presentations, kids health and wellness activities and much, much more.

Great team effort by all involved: Centro Multicultural La Familia Oakland County Health Dept OU-Pontiac Initiative The Links, Incorporated Oakland University McLaren Oakland St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital

The leadership team at Honor Community Health was excited to a part of the First Gala Ever, hosted by Micah 6 Community in an effort to raise funds for the Webster Community Center project here in Pontiac.

Congresswoman Haley Stevens (pictured with our group) was the keynote speaker for the event, which was held at the Flagstar Strand Theatre in downtown Pontiac. To learn more about the Webster Community Center and how you can help out the effort, visit www.webstercommunity.org

Honor Community Health hosts a weekly walk-in family COVID-19 vaccination clinic at its Family Medicine Center at 461 W. Huron, Suite 107, Pontiac, MI - Each Tuesday!

Everyone eligible to receive the vaccine is welcome. The clinic runs from 5-7 p.m., no appointment necessary! Please call 248-724-7600 if you have any questions.

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February is – a time where we can find ways to fight cardiovascular diseases, many of which can be preventable with education and action. This month, we will be sharing some healthy tips to improve our !

SLEEP MORE
Sleeping restores the body, helps decrease stress and increases overall happiness. To reap the full benefits, clocking seven hours each night is key. A calming bedtime routine and going to bed and waking at the same time each day are all great ways to establish healthy sleep patterns. Getting ample sunshine and physical activity throughout the day also aid in improving sleep quality. – BioIQ.com

February is – a time where we can find ways to fight cardiovascular diseases, many of which can be preventable with education and action. This month, we will be sharing some healthy tips to improve our !

STRESS LESS
Stress increases cortisol, which leads to weight gain, a key risk factor for heart disease. In addition, stress can lead to other unhealthy habits, making it harder to stick to a heart-healthy program. Stress can also decrease overall happiness and increase the risk for anxiety and depression. Many of the items on this list can also help with reducing stress, in addition to practicing positive self-talk and incorporating mindfulness meditation breaks throughout the day. – BioIQ.com

Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 12:30 p.m. for a COVID-19 webinar, where Honor Community Health's Dr. LaToya Austin, MD, and Women’s and Children’s Health Services Manager Megan Knaus, MPH, BSN, RN, will share information on COVID-19 updates, including debunking myths about the COVID-19 vaccine and infertility. The webinar will end with a Q&A segment.

The webinar can be viewed live on Honor Community Health’s page or on Zoom at: https://oihn.zoom.us/j/97347981414

February is – a time where we can find ways to fight cardiovascular diseases, many of which can be preventable with education and action. This month, we will be sharing some healthy tips to improve our !

LIMIT JUNK
To reap the full benefits of a heart-healthy diet, it’s important to limit intake of nutrient-poor junk foods. Added sugars, saturated fat and excessive sodium can all negatively impact heart health, as well as overall physical health. These foods, when eaten in excess, can cause weight gain, raise blood pressure and clog arteries, which are all risk factors for heart disease. – BioIQ.com