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