August 2015
West Nile Virus
Most people have no symptoms. About 20% have a
fever with symptoms like headache, body ache, joint
pain, vomiting, diarrhea or rash. Most people recover
completely but for some fatigue and weakness can last
for months.
Less than 1% develop serious neurological illness such
as encephalitis or meningitis. The symptoms of
neurologic illness can include headache, high fever,
neck stiffness, disorientation, coma, tremors, seizures
or paralysis. See your health care provider if you have
these symptoms.
How to protect from mosquito bites
Use insect repellant-such as DEET, Picardin, or Oil
of Lemon Eucalyptus
Treat clothing and gear-with permethrin.
Mosquito proof your home
Use screens on windows and doors
Repair holes in screens
Use air conditioning if available
Keep mosquitos from laying eggs in or near
standing water.
Courtesy of CDC for more info go to www.cdc.gov/
westnile/index.html
Mark Your Calendars!
Join CHC at the following community events!
September 6-7 Labor United Celebration Northmoreland Park
September 12th Recovery Month Celebration
Memorial Park ,New Kensington
September 20th Social in the Park-New Ken
September 25th Rep. Dermody Senior Health and Services Fair, Pittsburgh Mills Mall
www.communityhealthclinic.org
Medical …….……….724.335.3334 943 Fourth Ave., New Kensington
Behavioral Health 724.335.3334 943 Fourth Ave., New Kensington
Medical ……………..724.567.5671 179 Columbia Ave., Vandergrift
Dental …………..…..724.335.2862 947 Fourth Ave., New Kensington
In honor of National
Health Center Week,
PA Senator Jim
Brewster bestowed a
congratulatory
certificate and New
Kensington Mayor
Tom Guzzo issued a
proclamation
honoring Community
Health Clinic.
BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS
Making the First Day Easier
Remind your child that there are probably a lot of
students who are uneasy about the first day of
school. This may be at any age. Teachers know
that students are nervous and will make an extra
effort to make sure everyone feels as comfortable
as possible.
Point out the positive aspects of starting school.
She'll see old friends and meet new ones. Refresh
her positive memories about previous years,
when she may have returned home after the first
day with high spirits because she had a good time.
Find another child in the neighborhood with
whom your student can walk to school or ride on
the bus. If it is a new school for your child, attend
any available orientations and take an
opportunity to tour the school before the first
day.
If you feel it is needed, drive your child (or walk
with her) to school and pick her up on the first
day.
Courtesy of the American Academy of Pediatrics
www.aap.org
Community Health Clinic Executive Director Raji Dandapani with congratulatory certificate from Senator Brewster
The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County
has provided a generous $10,000 grant to enable
Community Health Clinic to offset the costs of labs
and medicines for some of our most indigent patients.
This program is available to patients who are residents
of Westmoreland County and have incomes less than
150% of the Federal Poverty Level. Although we offer
a sliding-fee to patients without insurance, the sliding-
fee does not help them meet the cost of their lab
work and medications. This grant provides assistance
for them
A very sincere thank you to the Community
Foundation for their generous assistance.
National Health Center Week
July 2015
During the early years of life, your children need vaccines to protect them from 14 diseases that can be serious, even life-threatening. Find out what vaccines your child needs: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/child.html#print
While your preteens and teens are thinking about all the fun things they will be doing this summer, you are probably thinking about keeping them healthy and safe. Vaccines can prevent serious diseases. There are vaccines specifically recommended for preteens and teens. Don’t wait – make their back-to-school appointments for vaccination now: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/teens
Send your child off to college fully protected. Vaccines can prevent serious diseases. There are vaccines specifically recommended for college-age young adults. Don’t wait – make back-to-school appointments for college vaccinations now.
College prep means getting all the vaccines you need before the school year starts. Take CDC’s quiz to find out which vaccines you might need: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/AdultQuiz
Off to college or your chosen career? Before you go, make sure you’re up to date on all the vaccines recommended for you. Even healthy young adults need protection from diseases like the flu, whooping cough and HPV. Find out more:
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/rec-vac/college.html Courtesy of Centers for Disease Control
Check with your Community Health Clinic
Provider to make sure you are up-to-date!
www.communityhealthclinic.org
Medical …….……….724.335.3334 943 Fourth Ave., New Kensington
Behavioral Health 724.335.3334 943 Fourth Ave., New Kensington
Medical ……………..724.567.5671 179 Columbia Ave., Vandergrift
Dental …………..…..724.335.2862 947 Fourth Ave., New Kensington
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Open Enrollment 2016 During 2016 Open Enrollment (Nov. 1, 2015-Jan. 31, 2016):
New applicants will be able to apply and, if eligible, select qualified health plans (QHPs) and stand-alone dental plans (SADPs) offered through the Marketplace.
Current enrollees are strongly encouraged to come back to the Marketplace to ensure they receive the accurate amount of financial assistance and either select the same plan (if available) or select a new plan if they wish to do so.
However, like last year, current enrollees will be automatically enrolled in plans whenever possible if they do not return to the Marketplace and select a plan by 12/15/2015.
For free, friendly assistance in navigating the Healthcare Marketplace contact our Certified Application Counselor 724.889.2783
