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Chemung
County
Medical Reserve Corps
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Health
professionals are joining the Chemung County
Medical Reserve Corps to help our community be
prepared for public health emergencies.
To
enroll in the Chemung County Medical Reserve
Corps go to: http://www.nyhealth.gov/servny?prog=6 and
follow the instructions at the ServNY web site.
Because of the layers of security, the system seems
slow. It will take ten to 15 minutes to complete
the enrollment. If you have questions or difficulties
with the system, please call 737-2826.
For information on the National Medical Reserve
Corps initiative, go to: www.medicalreservecorps.gov.
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Professional
Nursing
New York State Nurses Association District 3
www.district3rn.org
Rho Gamma Chapter, Sigma Theta
Tau
International Honor Society of Nursing
www.elmira.edu
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invite anyone interested in a nursing career to call
a school of nursing near you and set up
an appointment to discuss the great rewards and employment
opportunities for nurses. Join a great profession, be
a nurse! |
Elmira
College - 607-735-1890
Corning Community College - 607-962-9222
Arnot School of Nursing - 607-737-4263
Mansfield University - 570-662-4000
Alfred University - 607-587-4215
T-C3 - 607-844-8211
Today over 80% of all health care worldwide is delivered by nurses.
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- New
York State Child Health Plus
Health
insurance is available to all uninsured children
who live in New York State regardless of income and
resources. If you do not have health insurance for
your child in Chemung County, please call (800) 231-0744,
visit www.mothersandbabies.org,
or visit one of these sites
in Chemung County to find out just how easy and
inexpensive it can be.
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CHECK
IN WITH YOUR CHILD'S EMOTIONAL HEALTH
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Through
a partnership with Family Services of Chemung County,
the Chemung County School Districts and Community
Agencies, Free, Confidential and Voluntary Emotional
Health Screenings will be offered to all students
in the County during the coming school year.
How
a child feels influences the success of their
relationships at home, in school and in the community.
Checking on their emotional health on an annual
basis is important, just as important as having
their vision and hearing screened.
Consider
allowing your child the opportunity to participate
in the program. For additional information, you
may contact Maryann Bullett or Marilyn Christofaro,
Community Mental Health Program Coordinators,
at Family Services of Chemung County (607-733-5696)
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FREE CANCER SCREENING
and
TREATMENT PROGRAMS
for those
who qualify.
Call
Chemung 737-2028 or Schuyler 535-9174
Do it for YOU and those who love you!
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Help
the Uninsured Get a Quick Start on Rx Savings
With
the quick start savings card from Together Rx Access,
individuals who lack prescription
drug coverage and are not eligible for Medicare
don't have to wait to start saving on the medicines
they need. Individuals and families can determine
if they qualify for the quick start savings
card by calling 800-250-2839. If eligible, the
card
can be used at the pharmacy counter that day.
Most cardholders save 25% to 40% on brand-name
prescription drugs and products with the free-to-get
and free-to-use Card. The program includes
more than 300 brand-name medicines and products,
prescribed
to treat diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol,
allergy, asthma, arthritis, depression, and
other common conditions. Savings on a range of
generic
medicines are also available. Email Amy Niles
at amyniles@aol.com to
request a supply of quick start savings cards
that you can distribute to
those who may be eligible.
For more information about
the program, go to
www.TogetherRxAccess.com
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| NETWORK
OF CARE |
Chemung
County Unveils Community-Based Web Site
for people with: Mental Illness, Mental
Retardation, Substance Abuse Issues, Families,
and Service Providers
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Rural
Training Incentive Program, CNYAHEC
With a priority focus of recruiting and retaining health
care professionals in rural areas, Central New York Area
Health Education Center (CNYAHEC) has established the
Rural Training Incentive Program to identify and assist
health science students interested in rural placements.
The program provides options for housing or mileage reimbursement.
Application is made directly from the student to CNYAHEC.
Information is available in the Graduate Office. |
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission
On an almost daily basis, the CPSC announces recalls of
cribs, household appliances, children's toys, and thousands
of other products. They also distribute safety alerts on emerging
dangers, such as children sleeping through the sound of smoke
alarms and space heater fires. Additionally, they distribute
millions of publications on topics ranging from childproofing
a home to a home safety checklist for older consumers. CPSC's
information is vital to the safety of young children, parents
and the elderly. To learn more please visit their website
at www.cpsc.gov.
- BREAST
CANCER AWARENESS
Every
woman needs to be aware of the FACTS about Breast Cancer.
Early detection
and treatment can lead to a cure.
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About CVHN
The Chemung Valley Health
Network-comprised of 30 community-based health-related organizations
complemented by two community representatives -- seeks to enhance
the continuity of health and wellness services by developing shared
services and information systems that improve access to healthcare-related
resources among people and organizations within our communities.
With accessible centralized information resources made available
to residents, employers and providers alike, it is the plan of
the CVHN to improve the continuity and quality of preventive and
healthcare services while decreasing associated costs.
The CVHN is developing a community health information resource
service (CHRIS) for residents and businesses interested in self-help
and health-resource information as well as a Community Health
Information Network (CHIN) which, it is hoped, will develop
from
an informal digital communications network into a full-fledged
longitudinal health-related data repository over time.
Contact Us:
Chemung Valley Health Network
103 Washington Street
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-2826
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