ADHD Awareness

Provider blog written by Alicia Pointer, DO. What is ADHD? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. All kids have times when they have a lot of energy, have trouble listening, get distracted or misbehave. Kids with ADHD have frequent symptoms or behaviors that make it hard for them to function at

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The Clothesline Project

The month of October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is an ongoing issue that thrives on the silence of those affected. This observance gives communities the chance to become aware of the lasting effects domestic violence has had on families right in our backyard. Safe Homes

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Combating Childhood Obesity

Blog written by Annia Reyes, Health Education Coordinator   September is Childhood Obesity Awareness month. Research shows that over the past four decades, childhood obesity has grown to epidemic proportions. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows more than 12.7 million American children and adolescents are obese or

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Officials Recognize September as Recovery Month

GOSHEN – Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus, Sheriff Carl E. DuBois and District Attorney David Hoovler were in Newburgh on Thursday to recognize September as Recovery Month in Orange County. The event was held at RECAP’s office in collaboration with Catholic Charities, HONOR and Cornerstone Family Healthcare. Darcie Miller,

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Healthy School Lunch Ideas

Provider Blog written by Barbara Moschitta, Registered Dietitian I always have good intentions of starting the school year off right with healthy lunches and snacks for my kids. However, it can be difficult to continue to come up with creative and healthy foods that your children will not want to trade

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Healthy Pool-Side Pasta Salad

Cornerstone Family Healthcare Nutritionist: Barbara Moschitta MPS, RD, CDN Raw Zucchini Noodles with Tomatoes and Pesto Ingredients: For the Pesto: • 1 cup packed fresh basil • 1 clove garlic • 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese • kosher salt & pepper to taste • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive

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National Health Center Week—Celebrating America’s Health Centers

National Health Center Week has been celebrated for more than 30 years to recognize the services and contributions of Community, Migrant, Homeless and Public Housing Health Centers. While there are countless reasons to celebrate America’s Health Centers, among the most important and unique is their long success in providing access

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National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Provider Blog by Monica Bernard-Thompson RDN, CDN, CLC, RDN, CDN, CLC August is National Breastfeeding Month.  During the month of August, around the world breastfeeding is celebrated and promoted.  At the Cornerstone Family Healthcare WIC Program, we also take part in the celebration by teaming up with other community agencies

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ADHD Awareness

Provider blog written by Alicia Pointer, DO. What is ADHD? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. All kids have times when they have a lot of energy, have trouble listening, get distracted or misbehave. Kids with ADHD have frequent symptoms or behaviors that make it hard for them to function at

Read More »

The Clothesline Project

The month of October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is an ongoing issue that thrives on the silence of those affected. This observance gives communities the chance to become aware of the lasting effects domestic violence has had on families right in our backyard. Safe Homes

Read More »

Combating Childhood Obesity

Blog written by Annia Reyes, Health Education Coordinator   September is Childhood Obesity Awareness month. Research shows that over the past four decades, childhood obesity has grown to epidemic proportions. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows more than 12.7 million American children and adolescents are obese or

Read More »

Middletown Community Health Center seeks to sell assets to Cornerstone

MIDDLETOWN – Lean on us, when you’re not strong, and we’ll help you carry on. That was Cornerstone Family Healthcare leaders’ message to the Middletown Community Health Center in recent months as the provider financially floundered. Now, MCHC, which has struggled to punctually pay and insure its staff this year,

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Officials Recognize September as Recovery Month

GOSHEN – Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus, Sheriff Carl E. DuBois and District Attorney David Hoovler were in Newburgh on Thursday to recognize September as Recovery Month in Orange County. The event was held at RECAP’s office in collaboration with Catholic Charities, HONOR and Cornerstone Family Healthcare. Darcie Miller,

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Healthy School Lunch Ideas

Provider Blog written by Barbara Moschitta, Registered Dietitian I always have good intentions of starting the school year off right with healthy lunches and snacks for my kids. However, it can be difficult to continue to come up with creative and healthy foods that your children will not want to trade

Read More »

Healthy Pool-Side Pasta Salad

Cornerstone Family Healthcare Nutritionist: Barbara Moschitta MPS, RD, CDN Raw Zucchini Noodles with Tomatoes and Pesto Ingredients: For the Pesto: • 1 cup packed fresh basil • 1 clove garlic • 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese • kosher salt & pepper to taste • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive

Read More »

National Health Center Week—Celebrating America’s Health Centers

National Health Center Week has been celebrated for more than 30 years to recognize the services and contributions of Community, Migrant, Homeless and Public Housing Health Centers. While there are countless reasons to celebrate America’s Health Centers, among the most important and unique is their long success in providing access

Read More »

National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Provider Blog by Monica Bernard-Thompson RDN, CDN, CLC, RDN, CDN, CLC August is National Breastfeeding Month.  During the month of August, around the world breastfeeding is celebrated and promoted.  At the Cornerstone Family Healthcare WIC Program, we also take part in the celebration by teaming up with other community agencies

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