Community Outreach

Where Caring is Our Calling

Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc. is pleased to be an active part of each community we serve. Through various partnerships with local, county, regional, and state agencies, we are fortunate to be able to expand our role as health care providers through the promotion of healthy lifestyle choices, educational opportunities, and in continuing efforts to improve over-all conditions within our communities.

Preventative Oral Health Services

We are pleased to provide preventative oral healthcare and oral health education to preschool - 12th graders at their schools with parental permission. On site oral healthcare delivery reduces time missed from class for appointments and parents’ time away from work while increasing access to dental care. Each student participating in our dental program receives a comprehensive exam, cleaning, fluoride treatment, and, if needed, sealants and x-rays. Parents receive a “Report Card” detailing the findings of the exam and suggesting follow-up with the child’s family dentist if needed.

The local Family Resource & Youth Services Centers are instrumental in assisting our staff with the provision of our school-based dental services. By coordinating our efforts through these hardworking individuals, our licensed dentists and qualified dental staff make an easy entry into schools without disruption of academic instruction. In addition to the preventative dental services, we also include a needed educational component that brings our oral health staff into classrooms to speak to students about the dangers of tobacco use, the advantages of good oral health habits, and the proper way to care for their teeth. Our goal is to increase awareness of oral health care and its impact on a healthy lifestyle.

Reach Out & Read

Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc. partners with Reach Out & Read, a national early literacy program that targets children. At each regular checkup, from newborn to ten years of age, children receive from their provider, a new, age appropriate book to take home. Providers and nurses speak with parents about the importance of reading aloud to their children to promote language development and early literacy skills. By age ten, children will have received a library of 15-17 books. CFMC, Inc. is excited to assist in the creation of young leaders in our communities with a life-long love of reading.

Scrubby Bear & Mr. Molar

Our “Scrubby Bear” program is very popular among elementary students. Scrubby Bear enjoys visiting students and teaching them the importance of proper hand washing methods to avoid transferring germs that cause flu, colds, and other illnesses.

Our “Mr. Molar” program is instrumental in educating younger children on how to make their teeth last a life time. Mr. Molar talks with students about what foods are better for strong, healthy teeth and the harm that sugary drinks can do to teeth if not brushed and taken care of properly.

Partnerships

Community Outreach is also extended through partnerships with local health departments, extension offices, libraries, and other civic organizations. Smoking cessation classes, blood pressure checks, health fairs, and weight loss classes are only a part of what Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc. does in our communities to extend our mission as a community health center.

Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc. offers a Patient Advocacy program designed to assist patients in navigating the various services provided, and assures that our patients health care needs are met. Our Patient Advocates help patients research health insurance options available and connects patients with community resources available to them.

Application Assister Program

Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc. offers an Application Assister program to help you research health insurance options available and connect you with community resources available to you and your family. For questions or assistance, please contact Jenny Eldridge at 270-858-6655 or jeldridge@cfmcky.com.

If you are interested in a partnership or scheduling outreach services, please contact us at 270-858-6655. We will work with you to ensure a positive experience that will be the start of life-long, positive health habits.