Media Kit - Foremost Family Health Centers

 August 9, 2014 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
MEDIA KIT
FACT SHEET
FAMILY · FITNESS · FRIENDS · FUN
Patients served by Foremsot Family Health Center - MLK in 2013: 6,465 patients seen
Patient visits to Foremost Family Health Center – MLK in 2013: 16,083 patient visits
Foremost Patient Race Designation: 18% Hispanic
77% African American
3% Caucasian
2% Other
FIT 4 THE KING – 2014 EVENT ACTIVITIES
Youth-Focused Activities:
Hula hoop (Youth/Tweens/Teens)
Jump Rope (Youth/Tweens/Teens)
Bouncy Houses (Youth/Tweens)
Face Painting (Toddlers/Youth)
Game Truck (Teens)
Adult Fitness Activities:
Boot Camp Demonstration
Line Dancing
Henna Body Art
FREE Health Screenings:
Mammograms
Prostate
BMI Blood Pressure
Blood Glucose
Asthma
Dental
Ask the Doctor Sessions:
Board Certified Medical Doctors
Board Certified Podiatrist
Board Certified Nutritionist
For additional information
www.foremostfhc.org
HEALTH FACTS
The Fit 4 The King Day is celebrating its 4th year of delivering health outreach to an
underserved community. The health and wellness fair is designed to provide health services and
wellness education to the entire family. Free health screenings deliver access to care for
individuals who would go without medical or dental care in 2014. The areas of focus for
screenings (mammograms, prostate, BMI blood pressure, blood glucose, asthma and dental) have
the following impact numbers:
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The American Cancer Society's estimates for breast cancer in the United States for 2014:
About 232,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women; about
62,570 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be diagnosed (CIS is non-invasive and
is the earliest form of breast cancer); about 40,000 women will die from breast cancer.
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The American Cancer Society’s estimates for prostate cancer in the United States for
2014 are: About 233,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed; about 29,480
men will die of prostate cancer; about 1 man in 7 will be diagnosed during his lifetime.
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Prostate cancer occurs mainly in older men; about 6 cases in 10 are diagnosed in men 65
or older. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only
lung cancer. About 1 man in 36 will die of prostate cancer.
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About 1 of 5 U.S. adults with high blood pressure still do not know that they have it.
Source: American Heart Association
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29.1 M people or 9.3% of the U.S. population have diabetes. 8.1 M people (27.8% with
diabetes are undiagnosed). Source: CDC
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About 1 in 12 people (about 25 million) have asthma, and the numbers are increasing
every year. Costs the US about $56 billion in medical costs, lost school and work days,
and early deaths in 2007. Source: CDC
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20% of adolescents 12 to 19 have untreated decay. Source: National Institute of Dental
and Craniofacial Research
PRE S S R E L E A S E
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contacts:
Telain Ware
678.592.9376
telain@mcoa-online.com
Angela Ruggiero
631.454.3116
Angela.ruggiero@henryschein.com
Join Your Neighbors For a Family Event Devoted to Health, Wellness and Fun
Fit 4 The King Day Presented by Foremost Family Health Centers and Henry Schein Cares
Set to Educate and Empower People of All Ages
Dallas, TX [July 25, 2014] – Foremost Family Health Centers, along with the Henry Schein
Cars Foundation invites the public to the 4th Annual Fit 4 The King Day Health and Wellness
Fair. Individuals and Families will explore wellness through 10 interactive activity booths and an
additional 10 wellness booths, presented by non-profit and for-profit organizations from the
Dallas-Fort Worth areas. Free health screenings, fitness, health and dental information will be
available for all in attendance. The public is encouraged to come early to participate in the entire
day’s events and enter to win prizes. The fair takes place on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at
Foremosts’ Martin Luther King, Jr. location and promises to be a day filled with family, fitness,
friends and fun.
“Fun fitness activities are planned for youth, teens and adults to encourage physical engagement
that can be adopted as permanent lifestyle changes, stated Joyce Tapley, CEO, Foremost Family
Health Centers. “We have planned a cross-generational health fair, and we encourage everyone
to bring their friends and neighbors, along with every member of their family. Each year the fair
represents true community outreach as many area volunteers, healthcare providers and
organizations provide services and support.”
“By working together with community health organizations, such as Foremost Family Health
Centers, we can help increase access to care for local underserved communities,” said Stanley
Bergman, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Henry Schein, Inc. “Promoting the importance of
preventative care is essential to fighting against chronic diseases and improving overall health.”
Free health screenings include: mammograms, prostate, BMI, blood pressure, blood glucose,
asthma and dental. “Ask the Doctor” sessions with board certified medical doctors, podiatrist and
nutritionist, music, entertainment and refreshments will complete the day. This year’s sponsors
are Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Ron Springs Gift for Life Foundation and the City of Dallas
M.L. King, Jr. Recreational Center. Additional contributors and supporters are VITAS
Innovative Hospice Care, Fisher Consulting Group, K104, 105.7, Three Tier Events and Chef
Cassy’s Creations.
What:
When:
Where:
Fit 4 The King Day
Saturday, August 9, 2014 – 10am to 2pm
Foremost Family Health Center – Martin Luther King, Jr.
2922-B MLK Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75215
This year's participants include: Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dallas County HHS Tuberculosis
Elimination Program, Dallas Fire and Rescue, Dancing Divas and Dudes, Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Recreation Center, Methodist Health System, Parkland Health & Hospital System, Sage
Care Therapy Services, WellCare and the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas.
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About Foremost Family Health Centers
Foremost Family Health Centers serve the Dallas-Fort Worth area with comprehensive health
care for insured and uninsured patients in Balch Springs, Mesquite, and Dallas, Texas with
medical, dental, behavioral healthcare and onsite pharmacy services. Primary and preventative
care, along with coordinated services from partnering specialists, hospitals and home health
organizations, allows for the delivery of continuity of care to a wide range of patients.
Community outreach includes health and fitness fairs and hosting events for youth and their
families. Partner health services include: Parkland Health Systems, Children’s Medical Center,
Baylor Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital UT Southwestern Medical Center and the
Methodist Hospital. The Balch Springs location opened in 2014 and the Martin Luther King, Jr.
location has been serving the Dallas community since 1986. For more information visit
About Henry Schein Cares Foundation
Henry Schein Cares, Henry Schein's global corporate social responsibility program, stands on
four pillars: engaging Team Schein Members to reach their potential, ensuring accountability by
extending ethical business practices to all levels within Henry Schein, promoting environmental
sustainability, and expanding access to health care for underserved and at-risk communities
around the world. Health care activities supported by Henry Schein Cares focus on three main
areas: advancing wellness, building capacity in the delivery of health care services, and assisting
in emergency preparedness and relief. Firmly rooted in a deep commitment to social
responsibility and the concept of enlightened self-interest championed by Benjamin Franklin, the
philosophy behind Henry Schein Cares is a vision of "doing well by doing good." Through the
work of Henry Schein Cares to enhance access to care for those in need, the Company believes
that it is furthering its long-term success. Henry Schein, Inc. is the world’s largest provider of
health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners.
For more information visit http://www.hscaresfoundation.org/.
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FIT 4 THE KING DAY PARTICIPANTS
SPONSORS
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Foremost Family Health Centers
Henry Schein Cares Foundation
Ron Springs Gift for Life Foundation
City of Dallas M.L. King, Jr. Recreational Center
CONTRIBUTORS & SUPPORTERS
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VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
Fisher Consulting Group
K104
105.7
Three Tier Events
Chef Cassy’s Creations
VOLUNTEERS
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Henry Shein Cares Foundation
Baylor University
The Texas Offenders Re-entry Initiative (T.O.R.I.)
Foremost Family Health Centers’ staff and family members
SERVICE PROVIDERS
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Dallas County HHS Tuberculosis Elimination Program
Dallas Fire and Rescue
Dancing Divas and Dudes
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center
Methodist Health System
Parkland Health & Hospital System
Sage Care Therapy Services
WellCare
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YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
FIT 4 THE KING DAY CONTACTS
Joyce Tapley
CEO
Foremost Family Health Centers
214.426.3645, ext 155 -o
jtapley@mlkfamilyclinic.org
Tia Gipson
Chief Operating Officer
Foremost Family Health Centers
214.426.3645, ext 106 - o
214.426.9645 - c
tgipson@mlkfamilyclinic.org
Telain Ware
Marketing & PR Consultant
Ware Consulting Group
678.592.9376 - c
telain@mcoa-online.com