Health Ministries
Health Ministries at Fletcher Allen Health Care strongly supports the collaborative efforts of community groups to make real and tangible differences in the lives of those who are disadvantaged. We continually work with health care providers, faith communities, and volunteers to promote good health and quality of life.
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Safe and Peaceful Communities Don't Hate - Appreciate, a community-based cultural awareness and acceptance project, was started in the Winooski schools in 2005. The project is now a model for other schools and communities with mixed ethnic populations. |
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The Summer Enrichment Program, for children ages 1 - 18, incorporates nutrition, health, education, mentoring, job skills training, and other activities for youth over a 9-week period each summer. The program is free to children and local high-school students can earn wages by participating as junior counselors and staff. Want to know more about the Winooski Network's Programs? Visit www.onioncity.com |
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Environmental Health Winooski is reducing its carbon footprint in proactive and sustainable ways by reducing waste, conserving energy, and maintaining a healthy environment. For details on Winooski's environmental programs, visit www.onioncity.com and click on the link to "Environment." Peace Gardens Take Root behind the the Community Center and Landry Park allowing community members to produce vegetables native to their cultures and share their ethnic backgrounds with neighbors. |
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The O'Brien Community Center The O'Brien Community Center houses many organizations under one roof thus providing valuable opportunities for the diverse population of Winooski. Fletcher Allen has a therapy pool within the center that is used for outpatient rehabilitation purposes. Other organizations with space in the center include:
Community members can use the spacious community room for meetings and classes; utilize the community kitchen; and participate in activities and services offered by the above organizations. |
Get Moving Winooski! A free, community-based physical activities program to get children, adults, and families moving more, eating better, and enjoying improved health! Visit www.onioncity.com to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
For more information on Health Ministries and Faith in Action programs in Vermont, contact Sr. Pat McKittrick at:
Phone: (802) 847-6534
E-mail: Pat.McKittrick@vtmednet.org
Page update 5/2/2008
