The Resource Exchange and Peak Vista Community Health Centers have initiated a collaborative effort to provide comprehensive health care services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Members of the media are invited to meet with key personnel and tour the facility.
WHAT: Grand Opening of the Developmental Disabilities Health Center, a new and unprecedented model for delivering complete health care to meet the unique needs of people with developmental disabilities.
WHO: A collaborative effort of The Resource Exchange, Peak Vista Community Health Centers, AspenPointe, Memorial Health System, Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs.
WHEN: Thursday, February 10, 2011
Media Conference/Tours, 3:30 p.m.
Open House and Tours, 4:30 p.m.
Program, 5:15 p.m.
WHERE: Developmental Disabilities Health Center
2502 East Pikes Peak Avenue, 4th Floor
Colorado Springs
WHY: Adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, especially those on Medicaid, often face unique challenges when seeking health care services. The opening of the Developmental Disabilities Health Center in Colorado Springs marks a great collaboration between the partner entities to provide comprehensive health care services to people with developmental disabilities.
Services to be provided include primary health care, integrated behavioral health, wellness and health promotion and referrals to specialty care providers - all with care coordination.
Members of the news media will have the opportunity to talk to the leadership of the respective organizations as well as key staff involved in providing services. Tours of the facility will be available. Media members are also invited to the public opening and dedication of the Center immediately following the media conference.
About The Resource Exchange
The Resource Exchange (TRE) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build independence for people with developmental disabilities. TRE supports clients and their families in El Paso, Park and Teller Counties. The Resource Exchange offers an array of services and supports to individuals who are diagnosed with a developmental disability and are eligible for services. TRE serves more than 2,500 people with its services and those of its partner agencies. For more information go to www.tre.org or call 719-785-6440.
About Peak Vista Community Health Centers
Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide exceptional healthcare for people facing access barriers. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2011, Peak Vista annually offers primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services to more than 60,000 El Paso and Teller residents…most from working families without health insurance. To learn more about Peak Vista, visit www.peakvista.org or contact Lynn Pelz at 344-6606.
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