Health and wellness are a crucial part of a child’s foundation for success. From vision to dental and overall wellbeing, finding the right service for your child can be a challenge. Healthy Beginnings offers key family services to young children in Central Oregon at no cost.
For over twenty years Healthy Beginnings has made a profound difference in ensuring children are healthy, ready to succeed in school and can develop to their full potential. Each year, the organization holds 16 screenings throughout Central Oregon with the help of its four hundred professional volunteers.
Healthy Beginnings provides the most comprehensive assessment and referral service in the community, confirming the health and development of young children birth to age five and at no cost to the family. Their “12 point kid inspection” assesses vision, dental, speech, infant and toddler development, concepts, hearing, social skills and behavior, health, nutrition, home and car seat safety, motor skills and literacy.
The service ensures positive outcomes for over 900 children every year.
Volunteers work to assure parents that their children are developing appropriately or if needed, make referrals for in-depth evaluation and further treatment. Parenting information and community resources are provided free as well.
Every family served by a Healthy Beginnings screening receives extensive information on the health and development of their child. In addition, early literacy information and kindergarten readiness as well as parent education are also provided.
Visit www.myhb.org for a full listing of screening dates and cities as well as detailed information about program, volunteer and donation opportunities.
GIRLS NIGHT OUT
Healthy Beginnings relies on community support and fundraising. Their annual Girls Night Out event has become a premiere event, generating a substantial amount of funds to support the organization.
In its 12th year Girls Night Out continues to feature goods and services with women in mind. Massage therapists, hair stylists, skin care consultants, cosmetic consultants, jewelry and accessories, even a clairvoyant and much more will be on hand.
Guests will enjoy great food provided by many local restaurants and a selection of wines, beers and non-alcohol beverages. Incredible giveaways and a silent auction will round out the evening.
12th Annual Girls Night Out
September 23, 7-10pm
Kendall Volkswagen of Bend
1975 NE Hwy. 20, Bend, OR 97701
Tickets can either be purchased online at www.myhb.org or in person at Fabulous Finds who will be offering the first 30 tickets sold at a small discount. You can stop by to purchase them Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-5pm. (190 NE Irving Avenue in Bend).
(Photo above: Annual Girls Night Out Event Participants | Photos by SARA J. OLSON)
