Free health screenings offered by Family Health staff in Prichard on May 24

Family Health staff members pose for a photo with Prichard Mayor Troy Ephriam
 on Saturday, May 24, 2014, during an Adopt-A-Block event at City Hall.

 

MOBILE, Ala. – The Mobile County Health Department’s Mobile Medical Unit was in

Prichard Saturday, May 24, 2014, for the Adopt-A-Block program held at City Hall.

Between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. MCHD staff members provided free

screenings for blood pressure and weight checks, as well as clinical breast exams to those

who qualified, in its health clinic on wheels.

 

About MCHD and Family Health

Since 1816, the Mobile County Health Department and its staff have worked to promote and protect the health of those who live and work in Mobile County. For more than a
decade, MCHD has been continuously accredited by the Joint Commission and was the first public health agency in Alabama with this designation. More than 40,000 patients visited the Mobile County Health Department’s nine primary care sites, which are now
known as Family Health, in 2013.

MCHD's Family Health launches new website

A new name and a new modern logo might get a little lonely without an amazing new website to highlight all the services provided by Family Health staff members.

Mobile County Health Department staff members James Currie and Shikher Mishra -- armed with input from Family Health administrators and MCHD’s marketing department -- have been diligently working to construct an original website for Family Health that’s user-friendly and easy on the eyes. We think you’ll agree it’s one of the most comprehensive sites around.

 We are officially launching the new site this afternoon. There are plenty of photos of our friendly staff members, along with lists for every health care provider and every clinical site. When you have a few minutes, be sure to check out all the new bells and whistles at www.familyhealthalabama.org  

 

Spirit Award claimed by Hippie Revolution during 2014 MCHD Hunger Games

Members of the Hippie Revolution celebrate with Health Officer Dr. Bernard
Eichold at the end of a spring training even held at Ft. Whiting in Mobile on
May 8, 2014. The team claimed the Spirit Award during the Hunger Games.

 

MOBILE, ALA. -- During the 2014 MCHD Hunger Games, judges selected the Hippie Revolution, a team consisting of members from the agency's Human Resources Division for the Spirit Award. Some team members wore tie-dyed T-shirts emblazoned with the Hippie Revolution logo, plus crazy wigs, sunglasses and specially designed tattoos.

Team members were Joel Tate, Peggy Howat, Jeanne Harris, Irma Reyes, Laura Stuart and Joann Bennefield. MCHD employees take part in an annual spring training event as a way to learn about new programs and services offered by the health agency and to sharpen team building skills they can take back to the workplace.

During the May 8 event, participants heard from Health Officer Dr. Bernard Eichold as well as Joel Tate, assistant health officer, who talked about the agency's strategic plans. Those who are interested in joining any of the strategic planning teams should contact Sherry McCrory at smcrory@mchd.org

Food and Lodging win MCHD Hunger Games

Members of the Food and Lodging Division of the Mobile County Health
Department accept a team trophy from Health Officer Dr. Bernard Eichold
during a spring training event held at Ft. Whiting in Mobile on May 8, 2014.

 

MOBILE, ALA. -- Nearly 500 Mobile County Health Department employees took part in the agency's spring training held at Ft. Whiting on May 8, 2014. Staff members learned about the value of dynamic customer service from a Dr. Phil tribute artist. A choir sang and danced, urging everyone to clap along and get happy.

During an afternoon Hunger Games competition, a dozen six-member teams competed for designer trophies and bragging rights. A series of fast-paced play-off games determined the overall winners. The Food and Lodging Division scored the most points, earning a First Place certificate and trophy. Team members were: Stephanie Woods-Crawford, David Montgomery, Brad Philips, Kendrin Wright, Bradley Philips, Adreienne Tricksey and Edward Franklin. Phyllis Morris and Wade Russell served as alternates.

Second place was awarded to Team 20/32 consisting of members of the Optometry and Dental Departments of Family Health. Team members were: Dr.Kerri Bowie, Dr. Chason Weinaker, Dr. Kelly Crooker, Debra Patterson, Brandi Jones and Eckaydra Baker.

The third place winners were the Royal Flushes, a team from MCHD's Onsite Division. Team members were: Ted Micher, Tina Bourg, Heather Stafford, Darran Merifield, Paul Antoine, Bobby Dixon and Gale Gibbons.