MANSFIELD – The Community Health Access Project (CHAP), alongside healthcare and community partners from across Richland County, will host the 2026 Richland County Community Baby Shower on Thursday, Oct. 8, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center in Mansfield. Expecting parents, new parents, caregivers, and families are encouraged to register and attend […]
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Meeting people where they are: Community health workers recognized for service
MANSFIELD — A phone call, a ride to an appointment, or help finding the right resource can make all the difference for someone facing a difficult situation. That’s the kind of work Lavandalyn Bentley does every day as a community health worker (CHW). On Friday afternoon, Bentley and other community health workers were celebrated during […]
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CHAP launches free Pregnancy Test Initiative in partnership with UnitedHealthcare
MANSFIELD — The Community Health Access Project (CHAP) has announced a new community initiative designed to help individuals identify pregnancies earlier and connect to care sooner. Through a partnership with UnitedHealthcare, CHAP is placing free, discreet pregnancy test kits at trusted community locations across the region. The goal of the initiative is simple: reduce barriers […]
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Mansfield/Richland County Public Library and CHAP launches Community Baby Supply Drive March 9 to 28
MANSFIELD — The Community Health Access Project (CHAP) is partnering with the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library to host a countywide Baby Supply Drive from March 9 through 28. This event aims to support new and expecting mothers. Community members can donate new baby care items at participating library locations across Richland County. The Mansfield/Richland County […]
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Richland County Community Baby Shower connects families and community
MANSFIELD — Small social change can make huge societal impact. Community Health Access Project (CHAP) Executive Director Brice Eyerly quoted CHAP founders when asked about the annual Richland County Community Baby Shower. “With this event we had more than 400 people register,” he said. “We see those numbers as we look around, but if we […]
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Free community baby shower brings resources, support to Richland County families on Oct. 16
MANSFIELD – Community Health Access Project (CHAP), together with more than 30 local partners, will host a free Community Baby Shower on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center. The event is designed to celebrate new and expecting families while connecting them to vital resources and support available […]
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CHAP’s Richland County Baby Shower creates community connections
MANSFIELD — Thursday was a beautiful autumn day offering a crisp background for a great turnout at the annual Richland County Community Baby Shower. The event at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center was coordinated by the Community Health Access Project and Richland County Youth and Family Council. When guests arrived, they would check in at a […]
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Real-life superheroes: CHAP recognizes community health workers
MANSFIELD — Aimee Young-Brissell held up a small poster, affixed with a mishmash of magazine cuttings and stickers representing her vision for her life. There was a cut of baked salmon for healthy living, a book for leisure and pine trees for time in nature. Gold letters spelled out “compassion” and “worth.” As a community health […]
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Dolly Parton Imagination Library program gets revival in Richland County
MANSFIELD — Hello again, Dolly. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library has returned to Richland County through a collaboration of Richland Public Health, Richland County Youth & Family Council and the local Community Health Access Project. The announcement about the popular literacy program came Tuesday morning during a Richland County Board of Commissioners meeting. In the […]