This Easter season, the Paragon Optimist Club continued its tradition of giving, partnering with Sojourner for the 11th year to deliver Easter baskets to children who might not otherwise receive one, as well as youth in residential programs. Christine Birhanzl, Director of Recovery Services, helped lead deliveries to the Recovery House, MAMA’s House, and children in the community who would have otherwise gone without.
April is Stress Awareness Month—a timely reminder that stress affects both our minds and bodies more than we often realize. In this month’s blog, we share simple ways to cope, signs to watch for, and how Community Health Alliance can support you in finding balance and strength.
April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to pause, reflect, and recognize how stress shows up in our daily lives. Whether it’s work, finances, relationships, or simply the pace of life, stress can quietly build until it begins to affect both our mental and physical health.
The good news? Managing stress doesn’t always require big changes. Often, it’s the small, consistent choices that help us regain a sense of control and strength.
March is Professional Social Workers Month, a time to recognize the individuals who show up every day to support others through life’s most complex challenges. We know that wellness isn’t built in big, dramatic moments. It’s built in consistent, manageable steps — physically, mentally, and financially.
Every other week, Community Health Alliance steps outside the walls of our clinics and into the heart of Middletown — because access to care shouldn’t depend on whether someone can find us. Sometimes, it means we need to find them
March is Social Work Awareness Month, and at Community Health Alliance we’re proud to recognize the several dozen social workers serving across our organization, including Sojourner Recovery Services and the Transitional Living (TLC).
Each month, we step beyond the walls of the clinic and into the community to connect with individuals facing hardship, isolation, or uncertainty about what comes next.
From Heather’s perspective, recruiting is about alignment. Skills matter, but so does mindset. The strongest hires are the ones who not only meet the requirements of the role, but also share the values and mission of the organization they’re joining.
On January 24th, Dayton Public Schools hosted Family Wellness Day, a free event open to DPS students and families. The day was dedicated to whole-person wellness and featured a wide range of activities, including a free self-care lab, yoga classes, speaker sessions, prizes, giveaways, and more. Sponsored by Charlie Health, the event created a welcoming space for families to learn, engage, and prioritize their well-being together
February’s theme highlights Black History Month and the importance of heart health. This month is a great time to honor the contributions of Black leaders in medicine and wellness while also focusing on habits that strengthen and protect your heart.
