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National Wear Red Day:
February 1, 2013
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The American Heart Association is encouraging everyone to wear red on Friday, February 1, 2013 to support Wear Red Day and increase awareness of heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women.
Sadly, heart disease claims the lives of one in three women - almost one death per minute. The exciting news is that nearly 80 percent of cardiac events in women can be prevented, if the right choices are made.
Wear Red Day is a component of Go Red For Women, the American Heart Association's national campaign to raise awareness of heart disease in women. One day a year, what you wear really can be a matter of life and death. Millions of Americans will choose to wear red on Feb. 1 and show their commitment to the fight against heart disease and stroke.For more information on Wear Red Day, click here.
Also, check out the American Heart Association website. If you need educational materials for displays and/or programs, please click here to review the NEMO AHEC's educational catalog. Just complete a reservation form and contact Becky at bdawson@nemoahec.org
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 Gents & Joules
Huge Success - $41,000+
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The NEMO Heart Health Corporation's celebration: "Gents & Joules - Celebrate in Old Hollywood Style!" on November 3rd was a huge success! During the gala event, auction and ticket proceeds exceeded $41,000! Congratulations on raising funds to provide more AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) in Kirksville and surrounding areas. Great job! For more information and a listing of the locations of AEDs placed by the NEMO Heart Health Corp., click here.
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Agency Spotlight:
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Agency: ElderLynk
Mission: to assist older adults who are having difficulty living independently in their homes by providing appropriate community- based linkages to available services.Goal: to help individuals and their families create a system of care that promotes independence, emotional well being, and maximum functioning. Role: In collaboration with the Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging and funding by the Missouri Foundation for Health, the Northeast Missouri Rural Health Network, Northwest Area Agency on Aging, Mark Twain Behavioral Health, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, and Preferred Family Healthcare are working together on ElderLynk's special project to provide mental health outreach and depression self-management programming to persons age 55 and older with chronic health conditions and functional limitations.
Service Area: Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Linn, Macon, Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, and Sullivan counties
Address: Northeast Missouri Rural Health Network, 117 W. Potter, Kirksville 63501 Contact: Bridget Morton, RN-BC, ElderLynk Coordinator
Phone: 660.665.0330
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Staff
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Executive Director
Dinah Coles, Office Manager
Becky Dawson, Health Ed. Coord.
Maegan Hilton, Health Careers Coord.
NEMO AHEC, 312 S. Elson St.
Kirksville, MO 63501
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Board Members
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Janice Clark, EdD
Audrey Gough, BSN
Leanna Leake, FNP
Barb Primm, BSN, RN
Tanya Taylor, BS
NEMO AHEC serves 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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Greetings!
Thank you for your continued support of NEMO AHEC. We are grateful for our community partners, healthcare friends, pipeline students and parents, volunteer workers, and Board members for their investment in the AHEC mission and programs.
Best wishes for a wonderful and safe holiday season. The NEMO AHEC office will be closed December 24-January 1.
Dinah, Becky and Maegan |
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"Dr. Lovy was phenomenal!"
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Andrew Lovy, DO, F.A.C.N.
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The response from attendees at Dr. Andrew Lovy's presentation, "The Demons Are Back: PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) in Older Adults", was a resounding "EXCELLENT".
A.T. Still University medical students, community mental health care professionals, as well as staff, found the information "enlightening" as Dr. Lovy offered "amazing new insights" to understanding those who suffer from PTSD.
Other comments from the lecture feedback forms included:
"Dr. Lovy made us understand the signs/symptoms of PTSD and the severity of ignoring these."
"Dr. Lovy has an infectious enthusiasm - his descriptions of PTSD experiences were vivid and useful. It will be valuable to have his knowledge/suggestions in mind as I care for the elderly."
"Dr. Lovy was so passionate about the topic."
Dr. Lovy's presentation was part of National Primary Care Week held on the ATSU campus in Kirksville in November. For more information, contact Becky at bdawson@nemoahec.org .
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New Facility Opens
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The Northeast Missouri Health Council is proud to announce the opening of its newest healthcare facility located at 402 W. Jefferson St. in Kirksville. Funded in part by HRSA's Affordable Care Act - Capital Development Grant, the state-of-the-art building offers more than 26,000 square feet and became the new home to Northeast Dental, Northeast Pediatrics, and the OB/GYN Specialty Group.
Northeast Dental expanded to a 12-chair dental clinic, including an operatory equipped with a wheelchair tilting device. The Versatilt tilting device eliminates the challenge of chair to chair transfers for the dental patient and provides improved treatment for the patient by putting them in a more relaxed position.
The OB/GYN Specialty Group almost doubled in space adding an additional six rooms including a procedure room and private consult/nursing room.
Northeast Pediatrics also increased its clinic space and number of exam rooms.
The expanded patient-centered environment with a total of nine providers offers a wide range of health care services and accepts most private insurances, Medicaid, and offers a sliding fee scale.
For more information on the Northeast Missouri Health Council, their clinics and services, visit www.nmhcinc.org  | |
NMHC new healthcare facility on Jefferson Street, Kirksville.
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Life Care Center of Brookfield -
Achieves Company's Gold Rehab Standard
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Life Care Center of Brookfield, Mo., recently achieved Gold rehab standard in parent company Life Care Centers of America's 111-point quality audit.
Each Life Care building undergoes an annual audit of its core rehab program, assessing how the team works with other departments to provide a cohesive plan of care. Auditors (regional rehab associates with Life Care) score the rehab teams on four key areas: environment, human resources, clinical programming and systems management.
Facilities that achieve Gold standard are shown to have a strong, stable therapy team that is eligible to develop a specialty program based on the community's needs.
"Our rehabilitation department strives for excellence in clinical programming, professional development and customer service," said Megan Courtney, rehab services manager at Life Care Center of Brookfield. "Life Care supports us in staying up-to-date with the most current treatment techniques and technology to give the best possible care. With great teamwork and compassion for our residents, we were able to attain this Gold level."
For more information on Life Care Center of Brookfield, click here.
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