news - pike county health

NEWSPike County Health Department Home Health & Hospice - MAR. - APR. 2019FR

EE M

onth

ly N

ewsle

tter

MA

R.-A

PR.

2019

MAR. - APR. 2019 Pike County Health Department, Home Health & Hospice 1 Healthcare Place - Bowling Green, MO 63334 (573) 324-2111 facebook@bgpchd www.pikecountyhealth.org

www.pikecountyhealth.orgfacebook@bgpchd

Want to Subscribe to the PCHD Newsletter? ITS FREE!DIRECT MAIL OR EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLEContact Tracy Brookshier 573-324-2111 [email protected]

With the help of the Bowling Green Times diaper drive, Peppy Circle 4-H Club, “Project MS”, and other gracious donations from the community, we now have an overstocked diaper bank! We would like to extend our warmest THANK YOU to all who helped us restock our diaper bank!

DIAPERS, DIAPERS, & DIAPERS, OH MY!

Applications are now being accepted!

The Home Care & Hospice Foundation knows that our

amazing nurses are the backbone of Pike County Hospice, and

they want to entice more compassionate individuals to

pursue nursing and help change the lives of our community

members.

Nursing is a very rewarding career, both monetarily and emotionally. Making a difference in people’s lives and making them smile is not something that you can achieve in any career. As a nurse, you’ll make a huge difference in people’s lives. A caring and compassionate nurse is considered as a guardian angel by patients. This can be a very satisfying and gratifying career for the compassionate.

The Home Care & Hospice Foundation of Pike County’s Nursing Scholarship Application is available every January, and will award one $2,000 nursing scholarship this year to a student or adult pursuing a nursing career. Applicants must be a resident of Pike County, and be a full-time student.

For applications/criteria please visit one of our web pages:www.pikecountyhealth.orgwww.pikecountyhospice.com

Pike County Health DepartmentHome Health & Hospice

1 Healthcare PlaceBowling Green, MO 63334

573-324-2111


Phone: 573-324-2111Fax: 573-324-5517


Home Care & Hospice Foundationof Pike County

SCHOLARSHIP$2,000 NURSING

Home Health & HospiceCaring for our Communities since 1969

Pike County

Home Health & HospiceCaring for our Communities since 1969

Pike CountyWe are proud to once again gain a 5 star patient satisfaction rating from medicare.gov!

The Pike County Health Department is proud

to announce it’s recent partnership with Clarity

Behavioral Health.

With this partnership we are able to offer tele-psych services to our community

for children (ages 5+),adolescents and adults.

Medicaid & Private Pay available on a sliding fee

scale.



573-324-2111

Children & AdolescentTELE-PSYCH

V.1.19

Now accepting new patients!

Pike County Health Department1 Healthcare Place, Bowling Green, MO 63334

Appointments & more Information:-------------------------------------------------------------------------

To schedule adults with Matt Walker, APRN

call Jenny at 573-603-1460 Ext.2328

To schedule children & adolescents with

Dr. Jule Millercall Stevee at

573-603-1460 Ext.2302

Meet our newest staff members!

As our Home Health & Hospice programs continue to grow, so does our staff! We are so excited to announce the

newest members to our Pike County Health Department Home Health & Hospice team!

“Hi, my name is Autumn! I grew up in and graduated high school from Centralia, Missouri and have been living in Bowling Green since about 2017. I have always had a passion for taking

care of people so I decided to become a CNA and have previously worked in long-term care. I love to be that extra caring helping hand for our patients. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my fiance and three children as well as reading and taking my dog on walks to the lake.” Contact Autumn: [email protected] 573-324-2111 ext. 141

Autumn AtteberryCertified Aide

“My name is Stefanie, I went to high school in Marlborough, Massachusetts. I have attended several colleges including the University of Maine, Mass Bay Community College, MACC,

and am finishing up my Bachelors in GeoScience (fancy name for Earth Science) through Southern New Hampshire University. I have lived in Missouri, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Maine. I have lived in Bowling Green for over ten years and love it. I have two kids and a variety of pets including dogs, fish, chickens and a bearded dragon. I enjoy many hobbies and activities; I like crafts, kayaking and riding motorcycles to name a few. I am looking forward to helping Pike County to be as safe and healthy as possible.” Contact Stefanie: [email protected] 573-324-2111 ext. 113

Stefanie DavisEnvironmentalist/Emergency Planner

“Hi! My name is Carrie Wells and I am the Hospice Social Worker. I started working for the Pike County Health Department in November 2015 assisting with implementing a new behavioral health program

as well as providing outpatient substance abuse and mental health counseling to residents of Pike County. In January 2019 I made the decision to change to the hospice program to follow my passion of helping families and loved ones through this difficult life process. I graduated with my Bachelor’s in Psychology degree in 2011 and obtained my Master’s of Social Work degree from Boston University in 2016. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have also been a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with the State of Missouri since 2009. I have worked in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health facilities, community counseling agencies, hospice, Department of Corrections, and substance abuse treatment facilities. I currently live in rural Ralls County with my husband, Anthony and our daughter, Brianna but I feel absolutely blessed to be able to travel to Pike County each day to work in such a warm and caring community.” Contact Carrie: [email protected] 573-324-2111 ext. 119

Carrie Wells, MSW, LCSW, CRADCHospice Social Worker

Home HealthCaring for our Communities since 1969

Pike County

50CELEBRATING

YEARSIn 2019 our agency celebrated 50 years since establishing our Home Health program. We are honored to be the local, not-for-profit Home Health Provider of our communities and look forward to more years of service to our area citizens.

FREE - Pike County Women Infants and Children Program Quarterly Newsletter JANUARY 2019 - A Supplement Newsletter to PCHD NEWS

JANUARY 2019 Pike County Health Department, Home Health & Hospice 1 Healthcare Place - Bowling Green, MO 63334 (573) 324-2111 facebook@bgpchd www.pikecountyhealth.org

www.pikecountyhealth.orgfacebook@pikecountywic

Want to Subscribe to this newsletter and more? ITS FREE!DIRECT MAIL OR EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLEContact Tracy Brookshier 573-324-2111 [email protected]

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program which provides services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to their 5th birthday based on nutritional risk and income eligibility. The primary services provided are health screening, risk assessment, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and referrals to health care. Supplemental food is provided at no cost to participants.CALL TODAY TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY! 573-324-2111Below are the WIC Income Guidelinesas of May 1, 2018

WHAT IS WIC?WIC supplemental food packages are specially chosen to provide foods high in protein, iron, calcium, and Vitamin A and C. Eligible women and children receive fortified milk and cheese, eggs, whole grain bread products and hot or cold cereal, 100% fruit juices and fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. The WIC program recommends breastfeeding, provides breastfeeding support, baby foods and infant cereal. For women who cannot or choose not to breastfeed, infants may receive supplemental iron fortified formula. WIC participants obtain their foods by redeeming food checks for specific items at local grocery stores.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are fortunate enough to offer free diapers once a month to those clients on our WIC services. This is available thanks to the generosity of our community. Donations of new diaper packages in all sizes are always welcome to keep the diaper bank stocked so that we can keep the tiny bottoms of Pike County dry.

DIAPER BANK

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

WIC CLINIC IN BOWLING GREEN OPEN ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYSJanuary 1st: Office ClosedJanuary 7th: Breastfeeding Support Group 1:00 p.m.January 8th: WIC held in LouisianaJanuary 15: Breastfeeding ClassJanuary 21st: Office ClosedJanuary 24th: WIC held in LouisianaJanuary 31st: NO WIC

February 4th: Breastfeeding Support Group 1:00 p.m.February 18th: WIC held in LouisianaFebruary 18th: Office ClosedFebruary 21st: Breastfeeding ClassFebruary 28th: WIC held in Louisiana

March 4th: Breastfeeding Support Group 1:00 p.m.March 12th: WIC held in LouisianaMarch 19th: Breastfeeding ClassMarch 28th: WIC held in Louisiana Stay up to date with events, cancellations and more by following us on facebook@Pikecountywic !

PLEASE REMEMBER TO CALL IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL OR

CHANGE APPOINTMENTS573-324-2111

PIKE COUNTY

This institution is an equal opportunity employer

A GROWTH SPURT is a time when a baby goes through a phase in their development where they need additional nutritional, physical, and emotional needs.

Key Characteristics of a Baby during a Spurt:• More frequent wet and dirty diapers• Growth in size, length, skills and abilities but not necessarily in weight• Needs very frequent feeds• Needs to be held and cuddled• Lasts a few days• Can occur at 3-10 days; 3-6 weeks; 2-4 months; 6 & 9 months • Wakes often for reassurance• General changes in sleep patterns

Moms May Feel:• Like there is not enough milk• Very tired and exhausted• Hungry and thirsty

**Moms should listen to their bodies! Get sufficient rest, drink plenty of water, and keep healthy snacks available.**

The nursing mother provides everything the baby needs in the first 6 months!

During these changes the baby demands more so he or she should be breastfed every 1-2 hours during the day or 3-4 hours at night, and more often if needed. Follow baby’s lead. Regular skin-to-skin contact is recommended. This will encourage supply and cause the body to keep up with the baby’s needs. It will keep up!

Don’t Worry….these growth spurts last for a few days, then things will get back to “normal.” Breast milk is the best thing for a growing baby, it’s living cells support development in the most effective way.

Continue breastfeeding and know that your growing baby is getting exactly what he or she needs!

BREASTFEEDING BLURB WHAT’S FOR DINNER?VEGETARIAN RICE & BEAN CASSEROLEPREP TIME 25 minsCOOK TIME 25 mins TOTAL TIME 50 mins (SERVES 8)

This Vegetarian Rice & Bean Casserole is an easy and healthy solution for getting dinner on the table. It can be made ahead and frozen so it’s extremely quick to throw together.

INGREDIENTS1 onion, chopped1 green pepper, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive or canola oil2 cups cooked brown rice (instant, long grain or short grain)1 can pinto beans, drained1 can black beans, drained1 can whole kernel corn*, drained2 tablespoons tomato paste1 cup vegetable stock½ teaspoon ground pepper1 teaspoon Kosher salt1 teaspoon dried oregano1 tablespoon cumin1 cup Pepper Jack or sharp cheddar cheese, recommend Cabot1 green onion, diced (optional)

INSTRUCTIONSHeat a skillet over medium heat. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 2½ quart baking dish with cooking oil.Add tablespoon of oil to skillet. Saute onion, pepper and garlic until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Then remove from heat. In a large mixing bowl, add cooked peppers/onion/garlic, rice, beans, corn, tomato paste, vegetable stock, salt and pepper, oregano, and cumin. Gently mix together. Fold in cheddar cheese. Evenly spread mixture in baking dish. Bake in oven for 25 minutes (30 minutes if cooking from frozen). Remove from oven. Sprinkle with green onions. Scoop out portions and serve with favorite toppings.

BAKED CINNAMON TORTILLA CHIPSINGREDIENTS4 whole wheat 8” tortillas2 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted or cooking spray2 teaspoons cinnamon2 teaspoons sugar

DIRECTIONSPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush top of tortillas with melted butter/margarine or spray with cook-ing spray. Combine cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle each tortilla lightly with the cinnamon mixture. Cut each tortilla into wedges or strips. Arrange the pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet.Bake until the edges are dry and crispy, 8 to 12 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning. Chips will crisp more as they cool. Allow to cool and remove from pan. Store leftovers in a closed bag or container.

SNACK TIME!

TABLETALKTABLETALK with

TracySponsored by:

EMPLOYERS & STORE OWNERS!

Pike CountyHealth Department

Home Health & Hospice wants to come to you!

Our agency has so much to offer the community

and we need your help to get the word out!

Our representative Tracy Brookshier wants to bring snacks and talk

about it. Choose from the following options

or make your own!

Table Talk (with snacks!)Tracy shows up with a table full of resources and snacks.

Let your staff/customers come at their leisure and ask questions and talk about the services we have to offer. She can also bring a nurse along to give blood pressure

checks, flu shots, etc.

it’s aFREE SERVICEthat comes withFREE SNACKS & FREE STUFFthat makes itFREE FUN!

Presentations (also with snacks!)Tracy is ready, and loves to talk! Do you want an informal presentation on the entire agency or maybe on a specific program we have to offer? You choose the topic and how

long you would like the presentation... we will bring the snacks!

CONTACT TRACY TODAY! (she has snacks!)If you are interested in helping your employees and/or customers get informed on all the resources we have to

offer, schedule a date and time by contactingTracy Brookshier 573-324-2111 ext. 140

[email protected]


V12.18

(and snacks!)

--------------------------(cut me out)------------------------------

----

----

----

----

----

----

----

----

-(cu

t me

out)

----

----

----

----

----

----

----

----

--

Eatin

g He

alth

y wi

th th

e He

alth

Dep

artm

ent

Preh

eat o

ven t

o 350

degr

ees a

nd gr

ease

a 9”

-x-13

” bak

ing di

sh w

ith oi

l. In a

larg

e, de

ep sk

illet

over

med

ium-h

igh he

at, he

at 1 t

ables

poon

oil. S

easo

n chic

ken w

ith sa

lt and

pepp

er. A

dd ch

icken

to

skille

t and

cook

until

golde

n and

cook

ed th

roug

h, 8 m

inutes

per s

ide. L

et re

st 10

minu

tes, th

en

cut in

to 1”

piec

es.

Heat

rema

ining

table

spoo

n of o

il ove

r med

ium he

at. A

dd on

ion, s

weet

potat

oes,

and b

russ

els

spro

uts an

d sea

son w

ith th

yme,

papr

ika, s

alt, a

nd pe

pper.

Coo

k unti

l soft

ened

, 5 m

inutes

. Add

br

oth, b

ring t

o a si

mmer,

and c

ook,

cove

red,

5 minu

tes.

Stir i

n coo

ked r

ice, c

hicke

n, an

d cra

nber

ries.

Tran

sfer m

ixtur

e to b

aking

dish

, top w

ith al

mond

s, an

d bak

e 20 m

inutes

.

Let c

ool 5

minu

tes be

fore s

ervin

g.

Pike

Cou

nty

Hea

lth D

epar

tmen

tH

ome

Hea

lth &

Hos

pice

Harv

est C

hick

en C

asse

role

Testimonial Time How are we doing? Send us your testimony on your experience with our services! 1 Healthcare Place, Bowling Green, MO 63334 - [email protected]

During the first full week of April each year, APHA brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation's health. For over 20 years, APHA has served as the organizer of NPHW. Learn more at www.nphw.org.

National Public Health Week 2019 is fast approaching! Join us for a week of inspiring events, conversations and celebrations nationwide.

Our agency will once again be offering free and discounted public health services and more to our community during Public Health Week! Don't miss out, follow us on facebook for our official event page to find out more!

Get your flu shots during our walk-in

clinic hours:Monday-Friday

8:00am-12:00pm1:00pm-4:30pm

NOAPPOINTMENT

NECESSARY!

MAR. - APR. 2019 Pike County Health Department, Home Health & Hospice 1 Healthcare Place - Bowling Green, MO 63334 (573) 324-2111 facebook@bgpchd www.pikecountyhealth.org


Want to Subscribe to the PCHD Newsletter? ITS FREE!DIRECT MAIL OR EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLEContact Tracy Brookshier 573-324-2111 [email protected]

-------------------------------------(cut me out)---------------------------------- --------------------------(cut me out)---------------------------

EMPLOYEE & EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Our office will be CLOSED for the following holidays in 2019:January 1st, New Year’s DayJanuary 21st, Martin Luther King Jr.’s BirthdayFebruary 18th, President’s DayMay 8th, Truman’s BirthdayMay 27th, Memorial DayJuly 4th, Independence DaySeptember 2nd, Labor DayOctober 14th, Columbus DayNovember 11th, Veteran’s DayNovember 21st - 22nd, ThanksgivingDecember 24th - 25th, Christmas

Happy 1st Anniversary!March 4th

Jessica StoopsRN Case Manager


Happy Birthday!March 11th

Kelsey HendersonRN Case Manager

Happy 3rd Anniversary!March 15th

Elaine McDannoldPhysical Therapist


Jessica CunninghamWIC Certifier & LPN

Happy Birthday!March 23rdKim Yoder

Home Health Clinical Manager

Pike County H

ealth Departm

entH

ome H

ealth & H

ospice

Ingredients

- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish

- 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts- K

osher salt- Freshly ground black pepper- 1/2 onion, chopped- 2 m

ed. sweet potatoes, peeled/cut into sm

all cubes- 1 lb. brussels sprouts, trim

med and quartered

- 1 tsp. dried thyme

- 1/2 tsp. paprika- 1/4 c. S

wanson chicken broth

- 6 c. cooked wild rice

- 1/2 c. dried cranberries- 1/2 c. sliced alm

onds

6-8 Servings

20 minute prep tim

e, 1 hour total time

Eating Healthy with the Health Department

www.pikecountyhealth.org 573-324-2111facebook@

bgpchd

Harvest Chicken Casserole


Jeannie Stuckey, LPNQAPI/Infection Control

Coordinator

Happy Birthday!March 30thLeah Diffey

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Happy 1st Anniversary!April 10th

Jessica TredwayWIC Clerk & Receptionist


Carol McMorrisFinance Director

All classes are at 9:00 a.m.in our communityconference room

Please RSVP

March 12th: Heartsaver CPRMarch 14th: BLS

April 9th: Heartsaver CPRApril 11th: BLS

SUPPORT GROUPS:

March 4th, 1:00 p.m. : Breastfeeding Support GroupMarch 4th, 6:00 p.m. : Bereavement Support GroupMarch 25th, 2:00 p.m. : Diabetes Support Group

April 1st, 1:00 p.m. : Breastfeeding Support GroupApril 1st, 6:00 p.m. : Bereavement Support GroupApril 22nd, 2:00 p.m. : Diabetes Support Group

Saturday, February 9th, 2019 we hosted our 8th Annual Valentine Gala. This year’s entertainment featured local youth singer Taylor Blackwell, along with well known local singer Debra Ingram. On stage later in the evening we were provided entertainment by another local musical talent, The Riverside Band. With more auction items than ever before, prime rib dinner that

Valentine Galacontinues to melt in your mouth, and a dessert table that never disappoints; we are excited to say this was likely our best year yet! We will announce our official earnings once we have it, until then, we would like to thank once again, all of the community for the continued overwhelming support for our cause, and to those who donated time, skills, items, and more to our cause. Save the date as our 9th Annual Valentine Gala is scheduled for Saturday, February 8th, 2020. We typically sell out so e-mail [email protected] today to reserve your 2020 table!

news - pike county health

Documents