Vaccine site volunteers give their best but more volunteers are needed
9Health supports about ten clinics a week up and down the front range and they need assistance from non-medical volunteers nearly every day of the week. Author: Victoria De Leon Updated: 5:12 PM MDT April 26, 2021
DENVER At several vaccine sites across Colorado, chances are the first person to greet you is a volunteer. In Globeville, Project Angel Heart turns into a vaccine clinic once a week, with the help of volunteers like Leticia Martinez. I just feel like we have to give back, wherever we can, we have to give back, said Martinez, who lives 22 miles away from the site but doesn t mind making the drive to help areas hard hit by the pandemic.
9Health Fair expands services, rebrands as 9Health: 365
9Health added 365 to its name and refreshed its brand to reflect this expansion of services to the community every day of the year. Author: Janet Oravetz (9News) Updated: 8:52 AM MDT April 21, 2021
COLORADO, USA 9Health Fair, which is known for providing community health fairs across the state, is expanding services, and with that expansion comes a new name.
The 42-year-old community non-profit announced they re rebranding as 9Health 365. The name is a nod to the fact that they re making affordable health screenings available year-round and providing additional preventive health tools and services every day of the year.
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A recent study found that almost half of all Americans are delaying doctor visits and well checks. 9Health Fair, a Colorado statewide preventive healthcare nonprofit is starting a pilot program for southwest Colorado to ensure equitable healthcare for all. KSUT’s Sarah Flower reports.
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