PrEP Awareness Week
Did you know this week is PrEP awareness week? Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective medicine used to prevent HIV. PrEP is for people who do not have HIV but are at risk of getting HIV. This includes people who are sexually active, do not use condoms regularly, have sex partners with unknown HIV status, […]
Jordan Health Announces New Associate Chief Medical Officer
Jordan Health announces Dr. Faith Adams as its new Associate Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Adams has worked for Jordan Health (including the former Westside Health) for more than 30 years. Dr. Adams helped to develop and execute Jordan Health’s original business plan for podiatry. She has also managed her own practice for many years and has worked for […]
Front Porch Festival and Health Fair Update
Front Porch Festival and Health Fair Update Jordan Health is excited about the upcoming Front Porch Festival and Health Fair happening This Saturday. However, we are aware our community is still healing from the mass shooting deaths last weekend which took place during a community event. As a result, Jordan Health has partnered with the Rochester Police Department to […]
The State of Black Rochester
Hello Jordan Family, We would like for you to join us in congratulating our own Dr. Linda Clark. Dr. Clark was featured in “The State of Black Rochester” a documentary produced by the Rochester Area Community Foundation. The film premiered yesterday at the Little Theatre. Dr. Clark was also featured in an article to accompany the film. Click […]
Farmer’s Market checks for our WIC families!
Jordan WIC families! Are you actively receiving WIC? Farmer’s Market checks are here! Checks are available at your next appt. Would you like them sooner? Stop by the office Wednesday, June 5th from 9 am-11 am or 1 pm-3 pm. PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR ID.
Black Maternal Health Week
Did you know this week is Black Maternal Health Week [#BMHW | #HRSAhelpsMoms]? Jordan Health is partnering with HRSA from April 11th to 17th, 2024 to raise awareness on the critical issues surrounding Black maternal health. This effort is to help improve health outcomes for Black mothers and their babies. Currently, 4 out of 5 pregnancy-related deaths are considered […]
New WIC Food Package
Exciting news! 🎉 The #WICFoodPackage is getting an amazing upgrade, which means more options, flexibility in your food selections, culturally appropriate foods, and more access to fruits and vegetable. Learn how you can enroll https://ow.ly/qWmI50RbOyp Other enhancements include, but are not limited to: Culturally Appropriate Options Increased: The updated WIC food packages […]
National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD)
Today is National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD), a day dedicated to educating and urging policymakers about the impact of HIV and AIDS on young people. This day is important as young people are being affected by HIV and AIDS at rapid rates. Here are some facts on the issue that you […]
Solar Eclipse
Hello Jordan Family, Here’s another important fact, as we know many people are going to want to take photos and capture memories. If you’re planning to use your cell phone camera to take pictures of the total solar eclipse happening on April 8, 2024, you need to be aware of the potential damage that the […]
Oral Health: A Crucial Aspect of Prenatal Care
Oral Health: A Crucial Aspect of Prenatal Care Oral health is an aspect of health that is often overlooked, yet it plays a significant role in our overall well-being. This is particularly true for pregnant women and children, whose oral health could greatly impact their general health. Pregnancy, while a beautiful phase, may make women […]