WOMEN'S HEALTH CONFERENCE
October 20, 2007, leading professionals from Michigan and Ohio came together for a women's health conference at The Immaculate Heart of Mary in Monroe, Michigan. They shared knowledge and offered insight on topics such as breast cancer, heart health and stress management during the half-day conference.
The event was organized by a committee of employees, board members and volunteers. Their hope was to reach as many women as possible, provide a wealth of information and make it low-cost.
Debbie Dingell, keynote speaker, was joined by former Miss America Kaye Lani Rae Rafko Wilson and State Representatives Kate Ebli and Kathy Angerer, who also attended the conference.
The committee has already begun organizing the 2008 conference and plans to build upon their first year's success.
OHIO MEDICAID
Family Medical Center's Temperance clinic is now accepting Ohio Medicaid and in the very near future Ohio Medicaid HMOs. Call our Temperance office at (734) 847-3802 to make an appointment.
SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM
The Family Medical Center of Michigan is proud to offer you an opportunity to participate in our new free Smoking Cessation program. The Smoking Cessation program will assist pregnant women, patients with heart disease, and anyone who is thinking about quitting smoking.
The Smoking Cessation program will also provide free follow-up counseling visits to those that need it. The number of counseling visits varies depending on each patient and only takes about 15 minutes of your time.
Smoking is a major health hazard not only to the pregnant mother, but also to the unborn child. For individuals who quit smoking there are immediate benefits such as improved circuluation, lower blood pressure, improved pulse rate, improved sense of taste and smell, improvement of lung functions, and decreased change of a heart attack or stroke.
As you can see becoming smoke free not only increases the chances of living a longer and healthier life for you and the people around you, but it also saves you approximately $1,095 annually.
If you are a pregnant woman, have heart disease, or you or someone you know is thinking about quitting smoking, please contact The Family Medical Center at (734) 847-3802 ext: 257 and ask about our Smoking Cessation Program.
DIABETIC EDUCATION PROGRAM
As part of our cardiovascular collaborative outreach efforts the Family Medical Center has partnered with the Francis Family YMCA in Bedford to provide an exercise program. This program is currently open to Family Medical Center patients that are enrolled in our collaborative. The conditions included in the collaborative are, hypertension (high blood pressure), carotid artery disease, and diabetes (high blood sugars).
The exercise group meets once a week, for one hour, currently held at Ivor Lindsay. This class is a lead by a trained instructor. The class offers a low impact cardio work out. The workouts are tailored to meet each individual’s personal needs/abilities.
PLAN FIRST! FREE FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES
Family Planning helps you decide when to have a baby. This helps you and your babies stay healthy.
Family planning is more than just a birth control. Family planning includes screening services that help find serious health problems, such as low blood iron, high blood pressure, ad infections sooner.
Who is eligible?
Plan First! Will provide services to women who:
Are age 19 through 44 years
Are a US citizen or qualified immigrants
Are Michigan residents
Meet monthly family income limits
Have a social security number or have applied for one
Are not receiving Medicaid
What's Covered?
Office visits for family planning-related services
Prescriptions for birth control
Contraceptives (birth control) supplies and devices
Lab tests
Treatment for sexually transmitted infections
Some sterilizations for women 21 years of age and older
How do I get more information about Plan First! or get help applying?
For information or to get an application go to:
Go to your local health department (Family Medical Center of Michigan)
Call 1-800-642-3195
Go to the Michigan Department of Community Health web-page
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Joyce Brown-Williams
Our new board member who currently works with the Wayne County Department of Public Health as the Public Information Officer/Dept. Manager. She completed her undergrad in Bachelor of Science at Western Michigan University and has a Masters in MBA/Health Care Administration.
Charles Watkins
Charles is also a new board member having joined the board in 2006. Mr. Watkins is a life long resident of Monroe County and is an executive with Detroit Edison.
FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER BOARD PRESIDENT HONORED
June 2007
Board President of Family Medical Center of Michigan, Dave Brown, is the June National Community Health Advocate of the Month.
This award was given to Dave Brown by the National Association of Community Health Centers, representing over 1,000 non-profit community heath centers across America. Family Medical Center, with locations in Carleton and Temperance, is an active member of the National Association and is dedicated to serving all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
He feels this is important because health centers may not have deep pockets, but what they do have is political clout. Mr. Brown has been involved with health centers for nearly twenty years and has been Health Center Board Member of the year in 1997, 1999, and 2003 and also President of the Michigan Primary Care Association.
Mr. Brown is a life long resident of the Monroe County and is an agent for Farm Bureau Insurance. His office is located in Monroe.
