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National Primary Care Week |
AT Still University is celebrating National Primary Care Week (NPCW)with noon lectures Monday-Thursday, November 7-10, in the Mehegan Classroom, at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM), 800 W. Jefferson St. in Kirksville. The NPCW schedule is: Monday: The Hospice of NEMO Interdisciplinary Team Tuesday: National Health Service Corps - Margaret Wilson, DO and Timothy Herbst, DDS Wednesday: SEARCH Rotations - Joni Adamson, Michelle Mollick, and student Thursday: A Primary Care Interdisciplinary Panel These events are sponsored by the KCOM AHEC Program Office, ACOFP (American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians) Student Organization and NEMO AHEC. There is no cost to attend; however please register in advance to assure seating. Contact Becky Dawson at 665.6404 or bdawson@nemoahec.org . |
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NEMO AHEC Staff | |
Michelle Mollick, Executive Director
Dinah Coles, Office Manager
Becky Dawson, Health Education Coordinator
Nancy Johnson, Health Education Assistant
NEMO AHEC, 312 S. Elson St.
Kirksville, MO 63501 |
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Gents & Joules,
a Celebration of Hearts |
NEMO Heart Health Corporation invites you to Kirksville's premiere benefit: Gents & Joules, a Celebration of Hearts! Saturday, November 5, 2011 Catholic Newman Center at TSU 709 South Davis, Kirksville 6 pm Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction 7 pm Dinner, Program & Live Auction 9 pm Dance Semi-Formal Attire, Cash Bar $60 per person RSVP by October 22, 2011 660.216.4044 or Carmen.Stanton@Century21.com All proceeds benefit the NEMO Heart Health Corporation & all gifts are tax deductible. |
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Senior Expo - Oct.. 25 | |
WHO: Everyone is invited!
WHAT:Senior Expo(booths, speakers) sponsored by Area Agency on Aging
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 10 am-2 pm
WHERE: Rehoboth Baptist Church
100 Pfeiffer Ave, Kirksville |
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Agency Spotlight | |
Agency: NEMO Area Agency on Aging
Mission: To help older adults maintain maximum independence and dignity in a home environment.
Role: To plan, coordinate, and advocate for the development of a comprehensive service delivery system to meet short and long-term needs of older persons.
Service Area: 16 counties
Address: 815 N. Osteopathy, Kirksville 63501
Contact: Pam Windtberg, Exec. Dir.
Phone: 660.665.4682
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Board Members
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Janice Clark Young, Ed. D
Tanya Taylor, BS
Barb Primm, BSN, RN
Leanna Leake, FNP
Audrey Gough, BSN
NEMO AHEC serves these 21 counties:
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MAHEC Mission
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To enhance access to quality health care, particularly primary and preventative care, by growing and supporting Missouri's healthcare workforce.
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Community Alliance: Resources for Elders (C.A.R.E.) meeting - November 7 | |
On Monday, November 7, C.A.R.E. members are invited to attend the National Primary Care Week noon lecture on the ATSU/KCOM campus in Kirksville. The topic is "Meeting the needs of the Terminally Ill: The Hospice Interdisciplinary Team" (from Hospice of Northeast Missouri).
The panel will include Stephanie Byrum, RN, Executive Director; David Pfohl, MD, Contracted Hospice Physician; Carrol Davenport, CT, Hospice Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator; and Carla Hustead, LCSW, CHP-SW, Hospice Social Worker. Attendees will hear about the roles of nurses, physicians, social workers and spiritual counselors in hospice
care and how these disciplines interact on a daily basis to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Immediately following the lecture, the C.A.R.E. will meet 1:15-3:00 pm, in the Mehegan Classroom of the Gutensohn Osteopathic Health and Wellness Clinic (same room as the noon lecture).
Agenda items include:
1. NRMC (Northeast Regional Medical Center) Care Transitions Program for CHF Patients
2. Health Literacy 101 - Awareness, Impact and Strategies
For those attending the noon lecture, a box lunch will be provided to those who register by November 1. To register, please contact Becky Dawson at 665.6404 or bdawson@nemoahec.org .
Plan now to attend and catch up on the latest in Hospice care and reconnect with others interested in care for the elderly through the C.A.R.E. group. See you November 7th! |
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NEMO Heart Health - 26 AEDs |
On September 15th, Northeast Missouri Heart Health (NMHH), placed an Automated Electronic Defibulator (AED) at the Kirksville United Methodist Church. This AED marked the 22nd device placed in the Kirksville community in 2011. Since then, 4 more units have been placed for a total of 26!
NEMO Heart Health is a not-for-profit Corporation intent on empowering the citizens of Northeast Missouri to improve their heart health through awareness, prevention, education, and access. If you have questions about AED placement or would like to know more about this cause, contact Troy Mihalevich at 660-665-0000.
If you would like to donate to NMHH, consider attending the Gents & Joules Heart Gala on November 5, 2011 at Truman's Newman Center from 6-10 pm. See article at left.
Pictured is the AED at the United Methodist Church in honor of Jack C. Bowen, 34-year professor of Health & Exercise Science at Truman State University (TSU). Shown are (L to R) Tina Bowen and husband Jon Bowen, Mrs. Jack Bowen, Rev. Richard Northcutt, Joe Schilling from NEMO Heart Health and mascot Chelsie Covey from TSU. |
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MU AHEC Unveils the
Mobile Sim Service |
Mobile Sim clinical simulation service was created in response to the need for interactive and high-tech training resources in rural areas. On board the 30-foot vehicle are three computerized patient mannequins and virtual reality devices with the ability to simulate more than 110 medical scenarios.
Over 700 learners have participated in training in the Mobile Sim since late February, 2011. Those trained include physicians, dentists, RNs, LPNs, student nurses, respiratory therapists, EMTs and more.
For more information about training available through the Mobile Sim, contact Dena Higbee, Director, Russel D. and Mary B. Shelden Clinical Simulation Center, MU School of Medicine, 573.884.8490 or higbeed@health.missouri.edu Website: http://clinicalsimulation.missouri.edu
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Duke AHEC Program (Durham, NC)
Releases Polyglot Med Spanish
iPhone App |
Polyglot Med Spanish is available for use on the iPhone, iPod Touch, and the iPad! While you are sitting in a café or waiting at the airport, you can practice medical words, phrases, or entire assessment questions! If you need to conduct a mental health assessment or a prenatal assessment on a Spanish-speaking patient, this app has the phrases you need to get started.
Polyglot Med Spanish is categorized in conversations to allow the healthcare provider to practice a series of assessment or conversational question structures to solicit a "yes" or "no" response. Users can create their "favorites" list, so that locating their most frequently used phrases or questions is fast and easy!
The voice of Polyglot Med Spanish is Alicia Gonzalez, MSN, RN, CS. Ms. Gonzalez, born in Honduras, is a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and has worked with the NC AHEC Program developing and presenting beginning Spanish programs for healthcare providers, including Latino culture and cultural differences since 1998.
For more details, go to: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/polyglot-med-spanish/id421199869
Cost = $4.99 |
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