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Did you know that lung cancer is the second leading cause of cancer occurrence in both men and women and the leading cause of cancer deaths? You may qualify for a FREE lung cancer screening if you are between the ages of 50 and 80 years old and are a current or past smoker.
I am writing to provide an update about the Kinston Community Health Center “Battle of the Books Book Drive”. As an intern in the Community Outreach Department at Kinston Community Health Center, I have been organizing a book drive aimed to support learning and promote literacy for children within our community.
My name is Cameron Davis, I am a student at East Carolina University majoring in Public Health with a Concentration in Community Health. I am interning at Kinston Community Health Center, in the Community Outreach Department.
The Boy Scouts of America donated Thanksgiving dinners to the Kinston Community Health Center for the second year. For many of us who love Thanksgiving, the good food, and being with family and friends, some individuals and families cannot. But because of the Food Lion Feeds Program, and VFW Post 2771, 15 families will be able to enjoy a meal together.
On November 16, 2021, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing the conveyance of the shirt factory property to the Kinston Community Health Center (KCHC) to construct a new medical facility. Since that time, KCHC has been conducting pre-development in preparation for the new medical facility, which includes financial planning, engaging lending partners, and architectural planning.
Once complete, this $20 million health center will result in expanded services, as well as an expected 41 new jobs and a 3,000-person increase in the number of patients served by KCHC annually.
While it might not make them smile, a special report card going home with hundreds of LCPS elementary and middle school students this school year will help them smile.
On Saturday, November 5, 2022, a 5k Color Run/Walk will be held. The race begins at 8:30 am. Interested parties can register at https://www. runtheeast.com/races/. The race is hosted by UNC Lenoir Cancer Center and Kinston Community Health Center.
The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting event for the Kinston Community Pharmacy located at 324 North Queen Street.
To better meet patients’ needs, Kinston Community Health Center, Inc., established an in-house full-service pharmacy located within the health center at 324 N. Queen Street in Kinston. The pharmacy will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 11:00 am. North Carolina State Senator Jim Perry will be in attendance.
Dr. Lin Dawson’s (former New England Patriot and Kinston High School standout) daughter, Jelyse Dawson is teaming up with the Kinston Community Health Center to increase health outcomes this Saturday at the Community Health & Wellness Fair in downtown Kinston.
The new addition will be Kinston Community Pharmacy, the pharmacy will open for business on August 8th. The new pharmacy will be located at 324 N Queen St. Suite A in Kinston North Carolina. Our hours of operations will be Monday - Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm
What is a conscious community? One would define a conscious community as a unified awareness of successes and challenges with respect to the expression of all in need. Living in a conscious community would promote wellness, equality and empowerment of individuals and families.
This free program launches in Eastern North Carolina offering virtual wellness classes for women ages 18 and up with various ability levels. Classes are taught by certified and licensed professionals including cardio, chair exercise, dance, mindfulness, life coaching, strength, and yoga.
On November 11, 2021, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Pearson Park in Kinston, up to 50 participants aged five through eight can participate in a Bicycle Safety Rodeo.
Kinston Community Health Center (KCHC) is holding a resource fair Saturday, August 7th from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M., open to the whole community. It will be held in the KCHC parking lot. The KCHC will also be providing free dental screenings, COVID vaccines, and COVID testing.
