PhysicianOne Urgent Care Launches Contest to Give School Supplies to Classroom Teachers

BROOKFIELD, CT — PhysicianOne Urgent Care will donate $1,400 for classroom supplies to local teachers by hosting an essay contest to support educators in 14 communities throughout Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.

"As summer winds down, parents, children, and teachers are preparing for a new school year. PhysicianOneUrgent Care is preparing, too. The physician-founded urgent care organization supports local families 365-days per year by offering quality walk-in urgent care for all ages. This September, they’re offering even greater support for local communities, by donating $1,400 in gift cards towards classroom supplies for local teachers," the company said in a statement.

PhysicianOne Urgent Care provides walk-in medical care for non-life threatening illnesses and injuries in 14 communities throughout Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts, including Newtown, Brookfield and Ridgefield.

For the essay contest teachers are asked to answer one question: How do you keep your classroom healthy?

“We are proud to be a part of so many great communities across Connecticut, and now Somers, NY and Chestnut Hill, MA, and are thrilled to be able to give back to those communities while also providing a platform for local teachers to share creative ideas for promoting healthy classroom habits,” said AndreaTager, Director of Marketing for PhysicianOne Urgent Care.

“Our experienced providers are here to treat patients every day of the year for illnesses and injuries, from the common cold to broken bones, and to provide medical services beyond urgent care, including sports physicals and flu shots,” said Dr. Jeannie Kenkare, PhysicianOne Urgent Care co-founder and Chief Medical Officer. “As we’ve grown from one center in Southbury, Connecticut to double-digit locations across three states, we are proud to be able to continue to support and give back to our communities.”

Teachers can learn more about the essay contest and enter to win here: http://woobox.com/jcwhfk

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