NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2005 NEWSLETTER
Closed on October 22nd
A warning about cosmetic contact lenses
New Financial Assistance and Vision Care Resource
Comfort Keepers is offering a free seminar
Flu shots
Wisconsin Well Women
Upcoming classes at St. Nicholas Hospital
Car Seat Safety Check
Past Newsletters
Closed on October 22nd
We will be closed on October 22nd, 2005 due to a computer
conversion.
A warning about cosmetic contact lenses:
Children who have purchased
noncorrective, colored contact lenses without proper medical
supervision in an innocent attempt to follow a trend or add the
finishing touches to a Halloween costume have suffered eye
infections, scarring or even blindness.
Support H.R. 371 to regulate cosmetic contact lenses as medical
devices.
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New Financial Assistance and Vision Care Resource
Prevent Blindness America has expanded its Web site with a new online directory to help people find financial assistance for vision care. The
resource list provides dozens of links and phone numbers people in
need can access for more information and help. Visitors can also
request a free Financial Assistance fact sheet.
Read More »
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Comfort Keepers is offering a free seminar
Comfort Keepers is offering a free seminar on issues affecting aging parents. This will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at the Suchon Funeral Home, 1317 State Road 67 in Plymouth. There will be hors d’oeuvres from 4:30- 5:00 p.m. and a presentation from various speakers from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Some of the topics covered are Long Term Care Insurance, Funeral Planning, Wills and Power of Attorney for Health Care, and the New Medicare Part D. There is limited seating so contact Comfort Keepers at 920-458-2806 or 800-788-1078 to reserve a spot. This seminar is for Seniors and their adult children.
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FLU SHOTS
We do have our supply of Flu Shots for 2005. So far we haven’t heard anything about a shortage. We have days set aside for giving Flu Shots so call and make your appointment soon. Here are the recommendations for who should get a shot:
In October:
- Persons 50 years of age and older.
- Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities that house persons of any age who have chronic medical conditions.
- Adults and children who have chronic disorders of the pulmonary system e.g., emphysema, chronic bronchitis or asthma.
- Adults and children who have chronic disorders of the cardiovascular systems, e.g., congestive heart failure.
- Adults and children who have required regular medical follow-up or hospitalization during the preceding year because of chronic metabolic diseases (diabetes), renal dysfunction, or are immunosuppressed (caused by medications or HIV).
- Adults and children who have any condition (e.g., cognitive dysfunction, spinal cord injuries, seizure disorders, or other neuromuscular disorders) that can compromise respiratory function or the handling of respiratory secretions or that can increase the risk for aspiration.
- Children and adolescents (aged 6 months to 18 years) who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy and therefore might be at risk for developing Reye syndrome after influenza infection.
- Women who will be pregnant during the influenza season.
Children aged 6-23 months.
- Children aged < 9 years who are receiving vaccine for the first time (these persons need a booster dose 1-month after the initial dose).
- VFC-eligible Children: In March 2003, the group of children eligible for influenza vaccine coverage under the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program was expanded to include all VFC-eligible children aged 6-23 months and VFC-eligible children 2-18 years who are household contacts of children aged 0-23 months and VFC-eligible children 2-18 years who are household contacts of individuals at increased risk to complications of influenza.
- All health-care workers.
- Employees of assisted living and other residences for persons in high-risk groups who provide direct care.
- Providers of home care to people at high risk.
- Household contacts (including children) of persons at high-risk.
- Household contacts and out-of-home caregivers, particularly for contacts of children aged 0-23 months.
In November:
Otherwise healthy persons aged 5-49 who wish to reduce their likelihood of becoming ill with influenza which includes:
- Students and other persons in institutional settings (e.g., college students in dormitories).
- Employees of health care facilities who do not provide direct patient care.
- Persons who provide essential community services.
- Employees that can receive vaccine at work site clinics
Remember Flu Season runs from October through March. You can receive your vaccine at any time throughout the season but the sooner the better.
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WISCONSIN WELL WOMEN
This program provides mammograms for women ages 50-64 who are uninsured or underinsured who meet income guidelines. Call 1-800-807-0522 to enroll. Free.
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UPCOMING CLASSES AT ST. NICHOLAS HOSPITAL
Bound for Womanhood
Thursday, October 20, 6:30 p.m.
Nurse Practitioner Dawn Baarendse, from Sheboygan Women’s Health, facilitates this program for 8 to 13 year old girls. She will discuss the physical aspects of growing up, the female body and menstruation. Mothers or another adult are encouraged to attend with their child. Free
Understanding Medicare Part D
Tuesday, October 11, 10:00 a.m. till noon and Tuesday, October 12, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
At the Plymouth Medical Plaza, 515 East Mill Street, Plymouth
Beginning January 1, 2006, the Medicare program will expand to include prescription drug coverage-Medicare Part D. Pat Haferman, Benefit Specialist at the Office on Aging, will present an explanation of this new program. Free.
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Car Seat Safety Check
Weekdays, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.- by appointment at St Nicholas Hospital. Call 459-4628 for appointment.
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