A two-year, $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) will help Wheeler improve developmental outcomes for children ages birth through five through increased screenings and follow-up care. Services are offered through its five community health centers in Bristol, Hartford, New Britain, Plainville, and Waterbury.

September 15-October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. Throughout the month we will also spotlight our Hispanic staff through our Visibility Campaign. Today’s spotlight goes to Betzy Padilla.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and Wheeler is presenting internal and community events to educate, inform, and save lives.

September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, an opportunity for us to continue our Visibility Campaign series and underscore our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Individuals and families are invited to submit a brick design to be considered for display at One Hope Street, Bristol, when Wheeler’s new community health center opens.

Camila Rubino, MBA, MSN, BSN, RN, of Southington has joined Wheeler Health as senior director of nursing, overseeing all nursing and medical assistant operations at Wheeler’s five federally qualified health centers, congregate care settings, and Northwest Village School.

As part of National Health Center Week, August 6–12, Wheeler’s Family Health & Wellness Centers in Bristol, Hartford, Plainville, New Britain, and Waterbury will offer COVID-19 vaccine clinics for the public, ages 12+, on Tuesday, August 8 through Friday, August 11, from 10 am–3pm.

A five-year, $2-million federal grant will help individuals with behavioral health and substance use disorders returning to their communities in central Connecticut after incarceration.

Danielle Daversa, LCSW, was named program manager of Wheeler’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a confidential counseling program that helps employers help their employees through counseling, referrals, training, and policy development. She comes to this position following the retirement of Program Manager, Daniel Fallon, MS, LPC, CEAP.

Wheeler Health has exceeded its original four-year fundraising campaign goal for its new Bristol health center and administrative headquarters two years ahead of schedule and is extending its goal to celebrate and honor its 55th anniversary in 2023.