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March 2017The Health Wagon’smission is to providecompassionate, qualityhealth care to themedically underservedpeople in theMountains of

Appalachia. Our values are inclusiveness, community outreach, collaboration,spirituality and empowerment. Let us tell you The Health Wagon story. Our average patient is 38 years old. Ninety-eight percent of our patients are uninsured. Seventy percent of them have an incomeof less than $20,000 annually, despite working multiple jobs. This means they maketoo much money to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to afford private insurance.Our patients live in desperately poverty-stricken rural Appalachia, where they can’tafford to go to the doctor but can’t afford not to. The mobility of our health clinicmeans we are able to fill the gap, whether they are inline at the food bank or at theirjob, we bring healthcare to them.

Upcoming Events

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March 6th: Free Chest X-Rays at the Smiddy Clinic in Wise March 21st: Urology Clinic March 22-23th: ETSU Health Fair at Zion in Wise, VA and Valley View in Clintwood,VA March 29-30th: Derm, Endo & Urology Clinic May 14-15th: Army Readiness Training set up May 16-25th: Army Readiness Training event July 21-23th: RAM Wise, VA

Please call 276-328-8850 for questions or to schedule an appointment.

Monthly RAM meetings are being held atthe Wise County Health Department. If youare interested in volunteering or assisting inanyway, please contact Ashley Fleming at276-328-8850 ext 109. The next meeting isMarch 16, 2017 at 11:30. This year’s RAMWise event will be July 21, 22, and 23 atthe Wise County Fairgrounds.

Mobile Unit Schedule

St. Paul- March 2, 2017 Coeburn- March 7, 2017 Big Stone Gap- March 10, 2017 Pound- March 13, 2017 Oakwood- March 14, 2017 Binns Counts- March 16, 2017,

Please call 276-328-8850 for information onthe mobile unit schedule for March

Mobile unit schedule is subject to change, please call 276-328-8850 for moreinformation

Help WantedVOLUNTEER DENTIST NEEDED

The Heath Wagon is in desperate need of avolunteer dentist and dental assistant. Ourcurrent dentist will be retiring soon and we havea dental waiting list with hundreds of desperatepatients needing assistance. If anyone isinteresting in volunteering please contact Haleyat 276-328-8850.

FundraisingThe Health Wagon is now partof AmazonSmile!

Remember, always start atsmile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% ofthe price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases.

Thank you for supporting St Marys Health Wagon.

Inside the Health Wagon

The Health Wagon is pleased toannounce an opportunity tocollaborate with local food banks fora project in which the Health Wagonwould track prediabetes patients,provide health care, weeklydiabetes/education/preventionclasses and support them with food.Through the grant from Americares,

the Health Wagon receives funds to support food distributions. We are lookingforward to implementing this project!

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https://www.facebook.com/appalachiancareirt/. This Facebook page belongs to theHealth Wagon, in partnership with the Department of Defense, for advertising eventsand communicate with the public.

The Health Wagon is lookingfor volunteers to help withour Community Garden thisyear. Any and all help isgreatly appreciated! If youare interested, please emailPhil Meeks pmeeks@vt.edufor an application. Thank youand please help us spreadthe word.

The Health Wagon is excited to have a new volunteer Dr.Christine M. Mullins, DNP, FNP-C, Assistant Professor atEast Tennessee State University (ETSU) College ofNursing, and seeing patients on Tuesdays. Christine isfrom Big Stone Gap, Virginia. She graduated fromMountain Empire Community College with Associate’sDegree in Nursing in 2002, Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) fromKing College in 2006, and Doctor of Nursing PracticeDegree (DNP) specializing in Family Nurse Practitionerrole from ETSU in 2014. Christine plans to bring ETSUBSN-DNP students to Health Wagon for rural healthclinical experiences in southwest, Virginia. Christine’s research has focused oninterprofessional education and practice, enhancing healthcare provider’s knowledgeof the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, and preceptorship. Christine isexcited to bring her knowledge and expertise to the Health Wagon to help patients inher hometown area.

FREE FLU SHOTS

Flu season is here and the Health Wagon isoffering FREE flu vaccines. Please stop by ourWise or Clintwood office to stay protected thisflu season!

call 276-328-8850 for more information

Donor SpotlightThe Health Wagon would like to take a momentand thank Dominion for their generous donation of$25,000! Thank you for your continued support ofthe Health Wagon's mission.

Recent Developments

Health Wagon staff membersHaley Meade, Rachel Heltonand Ashton Gardner attendedthe National DiabetesPrevention Program in Atlanta,Georgia to become CertifiedDiabetic Lifestyle Coaches. Thiswill allow the Health Wagon tocontinue offering free diabetic

lifestyle classes for the community.

On February 27-28 Dateline NBCAustralia visited the Health Wagonmobile unit and the Smiddy Clinic atWise. The Health Wagon is veryexcited and thankful for thisopportunity to obtain internationalcoverage and spread the mission ofthe Health Wagon.

The Health Wagon met with theUnited States army incollaboration efforts discussingthe Army Readiness TrainingEvent to be held at the Wise Cofairground May 16-25, 2017.

Health Awareness for March

This month, we are recognizing:

• National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month • National Endometriosis Awareness Month • National Kidney Month • Multiple Sclerosis Education Month (promoted by the Multiple SclerosisFoundation and others) • National Nutrition Month • Save Your Vision Month • Sleep Awareness Month (promoted by the National Sleep Foundation) • Trisomy Awareness Month • Workplace Eye Wellness Month • Patient Safety Awareness Week (first full week of March) • National Sleep Awareness Week (the week before daylight savings switch) • Brain Awareness Week (second full week of March) • National Poison Prevention Week (third full week of March)

Target Illness Spotlight

Heart-healthy diet: 8 steps toprevent heart disease By Mayo Clinic Staff 1. Control your portion size Use a small plate or bowl tohelp control your portions. Eatlarger portions of low-calorie,nutrient-rich foods, such asfruits and vegetables, andsmaller portions of high-calorie,high-sodium foods, such as

refined, processed or fast foods. Keep track of the number of servings you eat. Aserving size is a specific amount of food, defined by common measurements suchas cups, ounces or pieces. 2. Eat more vegetables and fruits Vegetables and fruits contain substances found in plants that may help preventcardiovascular disease. Eating more fruits and vegetables may help you eat lesshigh-fat foods, such as meat, cheese and snack foods. 3. Select whole grains Whole grains are good sources of fiber and other nutrients that play a role inregulating blood pressure and heart health. You can increase the amount of wholegrains in a heart-healthy diet by making simple substitutions for refined grainproducts. Or be adventuresome and try a new whole grain, such as whole-grainfarro, quinoa or barley. 4. Limit unhealthy fats Limiting how much saturated and trans fats you eat is an important step to reduceyour blood cholesterol and lower your risk of coronary artery disease. A high bloodcholesterol level can lead to a buildup of plaques in your arteries, calledatherosclerosis, which can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. 5. Choose low-fat protein sources Lean meat, poultry and fish, low-fat dairy products, and eggs are some of your bestsources of protein. But be careful to choose lower fat options, such as skim milkrather than whole milk and skinless chicken breasts rather than fried chicken patties.6. Reduce the sodium in your food Eating a lot of sodium can contribute to high blood pressure, a risk factor forcardiovascular disease. Reducing sodium is an important part of a heart-healthydiet. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends: • Healthy adults have no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium a day (about ateaspoon of salt) • People age 51 or older, African-Americans, and people who have been diagnosedwith high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney disease have no more than1,500 mg of sodium a day 7. Plan ahead: Create daily menus You know what foods to feature in your heart-healthy diet and which ones to limit.Now it's time to put your plans into action. Create daily menus using the six strategies listed above. When selecting foods for

each meal and snack, emphasize vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Choose leanprotein sources and healthy fats, and limit salty foods. Watch your portion sizes andadd variety to your menu choices. 8. Allow yourself an occasional treat Allow yourself an indulgence every now and then. A candy bar or handful of potatochips won't derail your heart-healthy diet. But don't let it turn into an excuse forgiving up on your healthy-eating plan. If overindulgence is the exception, rather thanthe rule, you'll balance things out over the long term. What's important is that youeat healthy foods most of the time. Incorporate these eight tips into your life, and you'll find that heart-healthy eating isboth doable and enjoyable. With planning and a few simple substitutions, you caneat with your heart in mind.

For more information please visit http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/heart-healthy-diet/art-20047702

Donate to The Health WagonIf you would like to donate to The Health Wagon, we would greatly appreciate it if

you would contribute online at:https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/thehealthwagon/

Or you can mail donation checks to:

The Health Wagon, P.O. Box 7070, Wise, VA 24293

As a nonprofit organization, volunteers are welcome and tax deductible donationsare accepted.

State Employees - Give through the CVC Campaign (#03588)

Federal Employees- CFC Code 33986

The Health Wagon Wish List

Medical Supplies Alcohol wipes, nebulizers, nebulizer tubing Scalpels, Sutures, UA dip sticks, Bandaids, Safety needles, Exam table paper,Butterflies, Gauze, Syringes, Medical tape,Exam gloves, Suture removal kits Medications Ibuprofen, Iron Supplements, Antacids,Decongestants, Dandruff Shampoo, Aspirin, Folic acid, Anti-diarrheas, Zantac, Nexium, Allergy Medication, Claritin D,Antibacterial ointment, Prilosec, Foot/skin cream/lotion, Anti-Fungal cream, prenatalvitamins Office Supplies Copy paper, paper clips, K-cups (any variety), Toilet paper, Pens, Paper towels, 3 Ring Binders (all sizes),Post-it notes, First class stamps, Coffee cups, Letter sizemanila folders, Sharpies, Disinfecting wipes, Highlighters, binder dividers, 33 gallon garbage bags, Batteries, Stapler and staples, cleaning supplies White out, 3 whole punch, Scotch tape,Stapler remover, Mail envelopes, Gift cards Items to give to patients Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, Razors, Diapers, Wipes, Lotions, Soaps, Canfoods

Contact Us

Visit us at: www.thehealthwagon.org

Call us at: (276)-328-8850

Our offices are located at: 5626 Patriot Dr • Wise, VA 24293

P.O.Box 7070 Wise, VA 24293

233 Chase St, Suite 100 • Clintwood, VA 24228

P.O.Box 709 Clintwood, VA 24228

       

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