Helping Hands Health and Wellness Center

10/14/2026

💙 A Patient Success Story Worth Celebrating!

When a 35-year-old patient first visited Helping Hands Health & Wellness Center in June 2026, his A1C was 11.4%, indicating dangerously elevated blood sugar levels.

Just four months later, his A1C had dropped to 4.9%, and he had lost an incredible 54 pounds!

So, what changed?

With guidance from our dedicated doctors and nurses, he began making meaningful changes to his daily routine. Our team provided diabetes education, nutritional guidance, medication, and a blood glucose monitoring kit to help him manage his condition.

But the biggest commitment came from the patient himself.

He eliminated soda from his diet, made a conscious effort to eat healthier, followed the recommendations provided by our medical team, and began monitoring his blood sugar every day.

At his most recent appointment on October 7, he proudly shared the progress he'd made.

From an A1C of 11.4% to 4.9% in just four months.

Stories like this remind us why access to quality healthcare matters. When patients receive the education, tools, medication, and support they need, life-changing progress is possible.

We're incredibly proud of this patient's dedication to improving his health, and we're grateful to have played a part in his journey.

10/09/2026

🎳 Join us for our Annual Bowling Fundraiser benefiting Helping Hands Health & Wellness Center!

📅 Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 12 PM
📍 Square Bowling Palace
💙 $50 per bowler includes 3 games + shoe rental

Bring a team of 4 or register individually—and help provide free healthcare to those in need in our community.

Scan the QR code or use the link below to register!

Register here: https://hhhwc.betterworld.org/events/helping-hands-bowling-fundraiser

10/08/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💗🎀

This month, we stand with those battling breast cancer, celebrate survivors, and honor the lives lost.

Early detection saves lives, and access to preventive care makes a difference.

Through our Women's Health Program, Helping Hands Health & Wellness Center proudly partners with the to help connect our patients with access to mammograms and essential breast health screenings.

Together, we're working to break down barriers to care and ensure more women have access to the preventive services they need.

10/05/2026

09/19/2026

A big thank you to the Women’s Group from for their generous donation of culturally responsive food items for our patients! 💙

We’re incredibly grateful for their generosity and support of Helping Hands and our community!

09/17/2026

Meet Kaeli, one of our dedicated Helping Hands volunteers! 💙💛

Kaeli began volunteering with our registration and checkout team before taking on additional responsibilities and becoming a Clinical Assistant. Today, she volunteers nearly every Tuesday and Thursday clinic.

During her time at Helping Hands, Kaeli has learned a variety of clinical skills, including drawing blood, administering TB tests, running A1C tests and urinalyses, and triaging patients.

We’re incredibly grateful for Kaeli’s continued commitment to our patients and Helping Hands! Read more about her experience below.

09/04/2026

Sometimes, one patient reminds us exactly why this work matters.

Dr. Carlos shares the story of a patient whose journey left a lasting impact on him—and shows what compassionate, accessible healthcare can mean for someone in need.

At Helping Hands, it’s about more than treating an illness. It’s about caring for the whole person.

More than a clinic. A place of hope, healing, and compassion.

08/31/2026

We’re grateful to have been recognized as a Trusted Hygiene Partner by !

Thank you to Divine Dignity for this recognition and for the work they do to support dignity and access to essential hygiene products in our community.

Partnerships like these help us better serve our patients and ensure they have access to resources that support their health and well-being.

We’re proud to work alongside organizations committed to caring for our community!

08/31/2026

💙 **From the Nurse’s Chair**

What does compassionate nursing look like at Helping Hands?

Sometimes it’s providing medication or testing. Sometimes it’s helping a patient understand a new diagnosis. And sometimes, it’s simply listening and making sure someone knows they matter.

In our latest blog, we share a powerful patient story and a look at how nursing at Helping Hands goes beyond treating a diagnosis.

Read **Episode 9 of our Monthly Blog Series** below. 👇
http://helpinghandsfreeclinic.hubspotpagebuilder.com/helping-hands-health-wellness-center-blog/from-the-nurses-chair-the-privilege-of-caring-for-our-patients

08/28/2026