Page 8 - Christiana Care Focus November 2018

In Our Community |
Christiana Care and dual-language ASPIRA charter school partner
to improve families’ health
To make a positive impact on the health of families, Christiana Care’s
Office of Health Equity — Community Health is partnering with Las Americas CASPIRA Academy, the first dual-language charter school in Delaware.
hristiana Care donated $3,500 to to important health outcomes such as infant purchase headphones for students mortality and life expectancy. We believe that
in need as ASPIRA expands online by addressing the health needs of these students learning to all grades. Christiana and their families, they will be better prepared to
Care is also extending its community health learn, which will have a lasting, positive impact
“ We believe that by addressing the health needs of these students and their families, they will be better prepared to learn, which will have a lasting, positive impact on their health.” Bettina Tweardy Riveros, Esq.
programming to the school and providing a dedicated community health worker who will serve the students and their families, including many who live in the New Castle and Route 9 area.
“We want the ASPIRA students to have the
tools they need to learn and stay healthy, and
we are looking forward to what we hope will
be a lasting partnership," said Bettina Tweardy Riveros, Esq., chief health equity officer and senior vice president Government Affairs and Community Engagement at Christiana Care. “Education is a social determinant of health, with levels of educational attainment directly linked
on their health.”
ASPIRA’s mission is “to educate and empower each student to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities.” ASPIRA has grown substantially since it opened its doors in 2011 as a K-5 school with just over 300 students, and now operates as a K-8 school with 785 students.
Community Liaison Margie Rivera said ASPIRA is very excited to have Christiana Care’s support and partnership, and looks forward to Christiana Care’s community health programming at future education sessions and parent nights. 
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