A support network, a meeting group, or a simple gathering among friends is the proposal of Sun River Health in Peekskill to connect with the city’s female population. The event will take place on September 5, starting at 6 p.m. It is a relaxed session without formal speeches that occurs on the first Thursday of every month.

The Women’s Group, promoted by the Jeannette J. Phillips Community Health Center, is part of the community programming that focuses on explaining what services are available, how to access them, and what steps to take to address daily health and family needs. The purpose of the meeting is practical: to provide guidance, share pathways for accessing support, and link participants with people and programs that assist women in various areas such as health, education, wellness, and lifestyle.

The group meets in the building named after Reverend Jeannette J. Phillips, one of the founders of the community health movement that began in Peekskill in 1975 and which, decades later, led to a regional network of health centers that support women and entire families.

Topics expected within the group —according to the center’s regular offerings— include women’s health and primary care, mental and behavioral health, nutrition, pediatrics, and connections to resources such as health insurance or financial support for women facing challenging circumstances or limited resources. The session operates as an orientation table: options are listed, requirements are clarified, and contacts are provided. The information is clear, verifiable, and confidential so that participants can address their concerns with the center.

Although no public statistics exist on how many women attend each meeting, there are testimonials of gratitude for the support received both in the monthly sessions and through the broader network promoted by Sun River Health Center. No prior registration is required to participate. All women are welcome, and although it is a space that provides technical support and channels health benefits, it is also a place to share time and interact socially.

For more information, organizers recommend contacting Mirna Handelman at 929-810-1225 or via email at [email protected]. The message the group wants to convey to those interested in the space is: “The care you need. The respect you deserve.”