 | February 2025 | Issue No. 34 |
| PCC and Partners to Develop Social Health Alliance The Primary Care Coalition (PCC), Nexus Montgomery hospitals, and community-based food assistance providers are partnering to create a Social Health Alliance in our community. Based on the social needs screening hospitals already do among inpatients, the roughly two-year project will create and pilot a system to coordinate referrals based on screening results and identify trends in community resource needs. Maryland Physicians Care has contributed nearly $500,000 to support the project. “We are thrilled to partner on this important work bridging healthcare and health-related social needs for some of our most vulnerable community members: those who are hospitalized.” said Mindy Pierce, PCC’s Senior Director for Population Health and Nexus Montgomery. “The best hospital care can only do so much; many patients need a solid transition to community support too.” |
| | | Meet Nilsa Benavides Nilsa Benavides has been with the Primary Care Coalition (PCC) for nearly 20 years. She currently works as Client Services Lead and supervises the MedBank program, which provides the community’s most vulnerable residents with access to free brand-name medications for serious health issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and glaucoma. Originally from Peru, Benavides came to the United States in 1991, more than 30 years ago, to help her aunt in Rockville with childcare. She quickly learned English and loved her new, busy life in this country, appreciating the many opportunities available. She likes to be on time, and the punctual nature of the Washington, D.C. area culture suits her. |
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|  |  | Secrets, the Encore We're thrilled to invite you to experience the unforgettable moments from the Primary Care Coalition's 2024 Storytelling Show, Best-Kept Secrets! If you couldn’t join us live on November 7th, now is your chance to unwind and immerse yourself in six captivating stories shared by our dedicated PCC staff and partners. At PCC, we believe in the importance of authentic connections and the strength that comes from our collective experiences, and this is a perfect opportunity to embrace those values. |
| |  | County Hospitals Invite Feedback on Health Needs Every three years, our local hospitals conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment to understand health-related challenges in our community and plan strategies to address them. How you can help: spend 10 minutes or less giving your feedback. Click here to access the online survey tool. |
|  | Meet February's Pets of the Month: Sumi and Theo! Rescued from the animal shelter by Alma Aviles, PCC’s Client Services Supervisor for Care for Kids, these two now enjoy the finer things in life. They love lounging on soft blankets, indulging in gourmet treats, and basking in endless affection! Their favorite hobbies are dramatic morning zoomies throughout the house and turning any box they can find into their personal fortress! |
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 | Learn more about Black History by visiting these Montgomery Parks properties: Josiah Henson Museum and Park, Oakley Cabin African American Museum and Park, and the Underground Railroad Experience Trail. History in the Parks programs are offered year-round. Find out what’s coming up. Saturday, March 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m., STEM at the Library offers hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math-themed activities for pre-school through elementary school-age children at the Little Falls Library, 5501 Massachusetts Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20816. Monday, March 3, 10:30-11:00 a.m., Bilingual Family Storytime at Chevy Chase, including songs and rhymes in English and Spanish. Free tickets for the event will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes before the program begins. Chevy Chase Library, 8005 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Monday, March 3, 6:00-7:00 p.m. – Instructor-Led Yoga Class. Bring a yoga mat and learn how to stretch and strengthen your body through basic yoga poses that connect breath to movement in this free class. Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, 900 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Wednesday, March 12, 9:30–10:30 a.m., Community Partner Network Monthly Meeting via Zoom. Join us on the second Wednesday of each month to learn more about community events and connect with partners and resources to benefit the health and wellness of the Montgomery County community. Advanced registration is required. Registration is underway for Montgomery County summer camps for kids. |
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| | A copy of our current financial statement is available upon request by contacting: 8757 Georgia Ave 10th Floor| Silver Spring, MD 20910
Question? Email us at stephanie_narayanan@primarycarecoalition.org or call 301-628-3456 Documents and information submitted to the State of Maryland under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are available from the Office of the Secretary. |
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