Upcoming Events - Red Cross Blood Drives
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According to the American Red Cross, blood donations are down in the first five months of 2012. There is an urgent need for types O negative and positive, B negative and A negative donations. Please donate at one of these upcoming drives or visit the Red Cross site to find other options in your area.
June 27, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Kirksville Walmart Supercenter
2206 N Baltimore
Kirksville
June 27, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Keller Community Building
205 S King
Brashear
July 02, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
First Church of the Nazarene
32838 US Hwy 63
Macon
July 05, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Father Buhman Center
South 4th St
Shelbina
July 06, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Novinger Fire Department
Highway 6
Novinger
July 13, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
KWIX/KRES/KIRK Radio
Site: Moose Lodge
2050 North Morley
Moberly
July 16, 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Schuyler R 1 High School
Highway 63 N
Queen City
July 17, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Green City First Baptist Church
102 N Lincoln St.
Green City
July 20, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Catholic Newman Center
709 S Davis
Kirksville
July 24, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Callao American Legion Hall
26743 Florida Place
Callao
July 30, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Freedom Baptist Church
26813 Hwy 36
Brookfield
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HLM names New
President/CEO |
On June 1, Dr. Catina O'Leary became HLM's President and CEO. Prior to her appointment, Dr. O'Leary was a Research Instructor in Occupational Therapy at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Dr. O'Leary's research focused on physical and mental health related topics. She also serves as the President of the Board of Directors at the Bridge, a drop-in shelter in downtown St. Louis that serves daily meals and provides basic social services to hundreds of homeless individuals. Dr. O'Leary is a member of the United Way of Greater St. Louis Mental Health and Substance Abuse Allocation Panel, and is the Assistant to the Treasurer for the American Psychopathological Association.
As HLM's President and CEO, O'Leary oversees all core activities and works to set the strategic vision for the organization.
For more information, click here to go to the Health Literacy Missouri website.
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Three things you can do this week to promote Senior Health:
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NEMO AHEC Staff
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Michelle Mollick, Executive Director
Dinah Coles, Office Manager
Becky Dawson, Health Education Coord.
Maegan Hilton, Health Careers Coord.
Vanessa Shaw, Summer Camp Intern
NEMO AHEC, 312 S. Elson St.
Kirksville, MO 63501
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Board Members
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Janice Clark, 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.)
WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK!
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At the C.A.R.E. meeting in April, two items were discussed for which we need your feedback. . . 1) Currently, we meet twice a year - in the Fall during the National Primary Care Week and in the Spring after the Annual Lecture on Aging. Some expressed interest in a summer meeting. Plans are being made to meet on August 8th, noon to 2:30 pm on the ATSU campus in Kirksville. "Older Adult Depression" will be presented by Andrew Lovy, DO, F.A.C.N. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by June 29. 2) Interest was expressed in sharing aging-related listservs in which members participate. Please send listserv recommendations to Becky Dawson at 660.665.6404 or [email protected] . Meeting notices and resources will be shared via email and/or in the next Community Connections. Thank you for your feedback! |
Members of C.A.R.E. group at April meeting.
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NEMO REGIONAL ARTHRITIS CENTER OFFERS FREE CLASSES |
HEALTHY FOR LIFE programs sponsored by Northeast Missouri Regional Arthritis Center (NEMRAC) are FREE and available in many of the 16 counties in Northeast Missouri.
LIVE LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT: Six weekly fun, interactive sessions to manage health and stay active.
- Brookfield - Mondays, 10 am to 12 noon, June 18 to July 23. #61 Joyce Place, Community Room
- Unionville - Tuesdays, 2 - 4 pm, July 3 through August 7. PC Caf�, 116 S. 17th St .
EASY EXERCISES FOR EVERYONE: Exercise with Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP) trained leaders. Reduce pain, stiffness, fatigue, improve strength, and ability to function. 2 days a week for 8 weeks, some are year-round.
ON-GOING EXERCISE CLASSES: Kirksville
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 am Thompson Campus Center
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00-9:45 am Fjeld Arms Apts.
NEW EXERCISE CLASSES: Call the Arthritis Center Office to arrange for a series.
- WALK WITH EASE - Learn how to safely be active, manage pain, and improve mood. 3 times a week for 6 weeks.
- ARTHRITIS TOOL KIT - Pain? Arthritis? Fibromyalgia? Check out home program from your local library or Regional Arthritis Center. Manage pain, fatigue, stress, sleeping, and more. Guide book, exercises, relaxation CD.
- TOMANDO CONTROL DE SU SALUD. Spanish version of LIVE LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT.
Northeast Missouri Regional Arthritis Center, A.T. Still University 800 West Jefferson Street, Kirksville, MO 63501 (660)626-2049 or (866)626-2878 ext. 2049 or 660-734-2037 cell
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.moarthritis.org
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NEMO Heart Health - 50 AEDs
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NEMO Heart Health - Ribbon cutting for 50th AED.
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NEMO Heart Health celebrated the unveiling of its 50th automated external defibrillator, (AED). The latest AED is located in the Truman State University Student Union Building.
During the celebration, firefighter and AED Committee Chair Joe Schilling gave a demonstration on how to use the machine (click here to view the demonstration). Dr. John Rickelman, NEMO Heart Health Medical Director, said an AED is used when someone is in cardiac arrest and needs major catastrophic intervention in order to save their life.
NEMO Heart Health has been working non-stop since 2009 to place 50 AEDs in the community before 2014; the celebration marked accomplishment of that goal in just two and a half years.
"We didn't know what to expect initially," said Troy Mihalevich, NEMO Heart Health President. "We didn't even have any funds. We just had an idea. To be standing here, 2.5 years later, and to have achieved that goal, I'd say I'm fairly shocked by that...But not surprised I guess, from the out-pour from the community because this community typically does that."
The 50 AEDs have been placed in several local restaurants, businesses, schools, universities, and churches. Mihalevich said the organization still has much to do in order to accomplish its mission of improving heart health in Northeast Missouri through prevention, awareness, education, and access. He believes that AEDs should be required in every public place, like a fire extinguisher, and said there are still many public areas that do not have one.
Since the installation of the 50 AEDs, local dispatchers have been made aware of where they're located, so that if someone is in cardiac arrest, the dispatcher can tell the person calling for help where the nearest AED is located. But, Mihalevich said that people need to understand that AEDs really need to be in a person's home, since 80 percent of cardiac arrests occur in the home.
NEMO Heart Health said they have five more AEDs that have been sponsored and will be unveiled shortly. The organization is still looking for people to sponsor the purchase of AEDs. They cost $1,500. If you are interested, you can contact Troy Mihalevich at the Adair County Ambulance District at (660) 665-0000.
The above article courtesy of KTVO Heartland Connection.
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Facility: Life Care Center of Brookfield
Mission: Life Care Centers of America is committed to being a premier provider of long-term health care. It is our desire to be the facility of choice in any community in which we operate. Our programs, services and facilities must be designed and operated with superior quality in order to satisfy the needs of our customers.
Description: Life Care of Brookfield is JCAHO-accredited, and is now completing a renovation of the resident rooms and common areas of our nursing care facility to create a warm and loving environment for our nursing home residents' comfort.
Life Care Center of Brookfield is noted for its feeling of home, and for its fine amenities. The facility includes inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and an Alzheimer's care unit which gives its residents the freedom to explore areas including dedicated family room, dining room, and a secured private courtyard, while they receive the close supervision and nursing care they require.
Service Area: Linn and surrounding counties Contact: Mike Young, Administrator Address: 315 Hunt St., Brookfield, 64628 Phone: (660) 258.3367 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lcca.com/49/
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