Holland Free Health Clinic
May 2017
 
Support HFHC and learn more about what we do at these upcoming events

May is Mental Health Month
Check out our Facebook page for information on mental health

Wednesday, April 17
Shopping Tips for Diabetics
Trip to the grocery store with CDE Sharon Larkin @ 11am
Please call (616) 392-3610 x 204 to sign up!
 
W ednesday , May 17
HF HC @ Community Kitchen 

Thursday, May 18
Pamper and Prayer Foot Clinic

Thursday, May 25
Podiatry Clinic with Dr. P. Guisinger


Our Wishlist 
 
Help those we serve by donating supplies! HFHC appreciates various donations to that help us meet the needs of our clients. Our most-needed items are:
 
New/used behind-the-ear hearing aids
 
Over the Counter Reading Glasses strengths +1.50, +2.00, +2.25, +2.50
 
Healthy Cooking cookbooks for diabetic new or gently used
 
Callus remover & pumice stones
 
Blood Glucose Meters

New or gently used Hygiene and restorative hand pieces
 
and more!

Visit our  Wish List for additional items and instructions
   
Special thank you to those who have donated wish list items! Thanks Walter!
 
Our Mission: His Service
"Those are the needs I see being met every day; people coming in with a need and walking out with a smile."

Take a short break from your day to watch this impactful video.
Donate a Smile: A Campaign to Secure Health Programs for the Underserved

Thank you for supporting the 2017 Donate a Smile Campaign Kick-Off. The event was a great success; more than 120 guests including health providers, community leaders, volunteers, clients, and agency partners came together to learn more about the mission of Holland Free Health Clinic. Nearly $20,000 was raised at the event thanks to the generous supporters. The campaign is off to a great start! Visit our website for information about the  2017 Donate a Smile Campaign.
 

Want to Volunteer? 
 
We have an immediate need for volunteers in the following programs:
  
Diabetic Education: Volunteers needed, training provided, bilingual in Spanish a plus.
 
Pamper & Prayer: Nurses, CNA's and administrative support volunteers needed to assist at monthly foot care clinics. Typically held the 3rd Thursday evening each month. Must be comfortable interacting with patients in a spiritual setting.

Dental: Chair side assistants Tuesday or Thursday mornings to assist with restorations and extractions. Hygienists needed for four hour or longer shifts. Dentist needed onsite or in own private practice providing care.
   
Hearing: Volunteer with strong computer, excel, and verbal communion skills needed.

Needs Assessment: Administrative support volunteers needed to help process paperwork and enter new patient data. Computer/data entry skills and an eye for detail needed.
  
Mental Health: Licensed therapists to provide short term counseling. Particular need for male counselors for our male clientele.
 
Fill out our online  Volunteer Application today.
  
Dental Program Updates

Thank you to the Saugatuck/ Douglas Rotary Club for the contribution towards a new autoclave for sterilization! 
 
Grateful for the Henry Shein Cares foundation with the large donation of dental supplies. 
 
Welcome Dr. John Kobs, our newest volunteer periodontist.
 
Reminder: we are a CE sponsor and offer CE credits for volunteering.

 
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