CHC of Fort Dodge and McFadden RECEIVE GOVERNOR’S VOLUNTEER AWARDS
Rhonda McFadden, Financial Advocate for Community Health Center of Fort Dodge (Center) is pictured with Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg receiving a 5 year volunteer award for outstanding service as a SHIIP Counselor.
Fort Dodge, IA – Community Health Center of Fort Dodge received a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg during a special recognition ceremony held Tuesday, June 25th in Ankeny.
Community Health Center of Fort Dodge was honored with a group award and Rhonda McFadden, Financial Advocate with Community Health Center of Fort Dodge was honored with an individual award. The awards were for 5 years of outstanding service for organizational sponsorship of SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) and individual work with SHIIP. Community Health Center and McFadden were nominated by Senior Health Insurance Information Program. SHIIP provides counseling, assistance and education to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers. McFadden has been trained and certified to help those in the community navigate the complexities of Medicare and related insurance.
More than 400 awards were being presented this year. It is estimated that over 85 communities in Iowa were served by this year’s honorees.
“Those being recognized are the people who invest in others without expecting anything in return—except, of course, for the fulfillment that comes from doing their part to give back to their community,” said Gov. Kim Reynolds. “This collective impact is nothing short of remarkable.”
Coordinated by Volunteer Iowa, a bureau within the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS), the Governor’s Volunteer Award program—now in its 40th year—provides an easy way for Iowa nonprofits, charitable organizations, and government entities to honor their volunteers with a prestigious, state-level award. More information is available at volunteeriowa.org.
A complete list of award recipients and an electronic copy of this news release are available at volunteeriowa.org.
Regina Suhrbier, Outreach Coordinator for Community Health Center of Fort Dodge (Center) is pictured with Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg receiving an award for Community Health Center of Fort Dodge for the clinic’s outstanding service as a SHIIP sponsor for 5 years.
About Volunteer Iowa
Volunteer Iowa—a bureau within Iowa HHS–and its partner agencies work with organizations and individuals on three main fronts. The first is to help agencies develop quality programs that use service as a strategy to fulfill their missions and address Iowa’s greatest areas of need. The second is to help engage Iowans in their communities by promoting service and expanding the volunteer base. Finally, the third area of work is to connect individuals with appropriate service opportunities by building volunteer infrastructure. More information is available at volunteeriowa.org.
About Community Health Center of Fort Dodge
The Community Health Center of Fort Dodge is a federally qualified health center and provides medical, dental and behavioral health services. Their services are available to patients regardless of insurance status. Most insurance plans are accepted, and a sliding fee scale is available for those who qualify.