We are comprised of two components:

Ohio University College of Osteopathic MedicineOhio University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Area Health Education Center Area Health Education Center and Community Health and Community Health ProgramsPrograms

We are comprised of two We are comprised of two components:components:

Area Health Education Center (AHEC)Links medical students and the medical school to the community through health education and non-medical community service

Community Health Programs (CHP)Provides free or low-cost health services to residents of Southeastern Ohio.

In 2005, CHP and AHEC united under one director, Kathy Trace, MHA.

CHP StaffCHP Staff

Each of our programs is coordinated by our highly qualified and dedicated staff.

We are continually developing new programs to better meet health needs in Appalachia.

BackgroundBackground

In 1994, the Childhood Immunization Program began with one mobile medical unit.

The program grew in subsequent years to meet other health needs in the area.

In 2001, a second mobile medical unit was added.

The efforts were renamed Community Health Programs in 2006.

AHEC ProgramsAHEC Programs

Student Sight Saver Program (glaucoma screening)

American Heart Association Training Center

Continuing Medical Education

Continuing Education for Other Health Care Professionals

Service Learning

Health Careers

Community Resource Room

Women’s Health Week Grants

Area Health Education Center

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CHP ProgramsCHP Programs

Programs for Children and Families

Well Child/Well FamiliesProgram

Healthy Childcare Ohio

Perinatal Program

Car Seat Project

Childhood Immunization Program

AmeriCorps/ComCorps Program

Healthy Adult Project

Free Medical Clinics Adult Diabetes

Adult Immunization Program

Healthy Adult Breast & Cervical Screening Program

Tuberculosis Clinic

Student Sight Saver Program (glaucoma screening)

Community Health Programs

Well Child/Well Families OverviewWell Child/Well Families Overview

Helps underinsured families obtain medical and mental health services for children and adolescents

Assists families in determining eligibility for social services

Educates families about: SIDS prevention Lead poisoning prevention Proper nutrition Parenting development and behavioral health concerns

Family Navigator Program Assists families in accessing needed services


Well Child/Well Families 2008 Well Child/Well Families 2008 ReportReport

Assessed 46 families and provided 42 units of professional services

Trained 15 child care providers in three areas of child abuse prevention

Provided an estimated $14,000 in services

Sue Meeks, RN


Funded by the Ohio Department of Health through a grantfrom Child and Family Health Services

Healthy Child Care Ohio (HCCO) Healthy Child Care Ohio (HCCO) OverviewOverview

Educates and consults child care providers on health and safety issues

Provides free hearing and vision screenings and medical referrals for children ages 3-6

Sue Meeks, RN, and Debbie White, RN


HCCO 2008 ReportHCCO 2008 Report

Provided 2,019 hours of service

Conducted 285 direct nursing consultations

Trained 714 providers and 35 parents

Benefited 3,450 combined contacts in 18 counties



Funded by the Ohio Department of Health, Healthy Child Care Ohio,and the Ohio Child Care Resources and Referral Association

Perinatal Initiative OverviewPerinatal Initiative Overview

Provides perinatal education to high-risk pregnant women at and below the 200% poverty level who are uninsured or underinsured

Assists with smoking cessation, nutrition, exercise and prenatal education services

Provides depression screenings, social and emotional support, case management and referrals to other community agencies

Since the program’s inception in 2000, preterm birth rates in Athens County have dropped below state and national level


Funded by the Ohio Department of Health through a grantfrom Child and Family Health Services

Worked with 130 women in 283 visits


Mary McPherson, RN

Perinatal Initiative 2008 ReportPerinatal Initiative 2008 ReportCommunity Health Programs

Car Seat Program OverviewCar Seat Program Overview

Provides car seats and car seat installation training for Athens County residents

Mary McPherson, RN


Car Seat Program 2008 ReportCar Seat Program 2008 Report

48 total car seats 33 in classes 15 car seats in

urgent situations

Offered five classes at three separate locations

Provided an estimated $2,400 in services Richard Shuler, Certified Child Seat Installer

Funded by the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine


Provides free routine immuni-zations to children aged 0-18, regardless of insurance status

Covers a 21 county-wide area of Southeastern Ohio

Assists in kindergarten registration and referrals

Diana Kasler, RN

Childhood Immunization Project Childhood Immunization Project (CHIP) Overview(CHIP) Overview


CHIP 2008 ReportCHIP 2008 Report

Administered 8,554 vaccines, 95% of which was at no charge

Provided an estimated $337,244 in vaccines

Lynn Smith, RN


Funded by the State of Ohio, Ohio Department of Health

ComCorps OverviewComCorps Overview

Began in 1999 with a planning grant

Partners with schools and community agencies to provide vision, lice and hearing screenings; school and community health education; and health-care access to Athens County children and families

Serves as a domestic Peace Corps, providing individuals with a living stipend and education award in exchange for one year of service

Received an Ohio portfolio peer review of 100%—only state program to do so


ComCorps 2008 ReportComCorps 2008 Report

Conducted 19,047 health education encounters with Athens county residents in 2007

Provided 15,214 individual screenings for lice, hearing, vision, gross motor skills, and immunization compliance

Provided 3,960 individuals and families with access to healthcare opportunities

20 ComCorps members and 322 volunteers served a combined 25,202 hours estimated at $454,644

Members volunteer at a Red Cross Blood Drive


Funded by the Federal Corporation for National and Community Service

Healthy Adult Programs (HAP) Healthy Adult Programs (HAP) OverviewOverview Provides services and

screenings to: Athens County Gallia County Hocking County Jackson County Lawrence County Meigs County Morgan County Perry County Pike County Ross County Scioto County Vinton County Washington County

Offers communities, agencies and businesses education about and screenings for: Blood pressure Cholesterol Blood Sugar Breast Cancer Cervical Cancer

Provides adult immunizations and bus driver physicals


HAP 2008 ReportHAP 2008 Report

Screened 1,217 people

Identified 164 people with high blood pressure

Identified 72 people with high blood sugar

Identified 225 people with high cholesterol—21.4% of total people screened

Provided an estimated $74,237 in free screenings


Ohio Free Clinic OverviewOhio Free Clinic Overview

Provides free medical care for eligible, uninsured adults

Serves residents of Athens, Meigs, and Washington counties

Added 4 new locations in 2008:

Albany Nelsonville Pomeroy Trimble Township

Amy Wirtz, OMS II, and Cindy Greenlee, CNP


Ohio Free Clinic 2008 ReportOhio Free Clinic 2008 Report

Served 151 patients on-site

Served 149 patients off-site

Provided an estimated $232,560 in mental health counseling, specialty medical care, prescription drugs, hospital services and lab services


Funded by the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Sisters of Saint Joseph Charitable Fund, the Appalachian Rural Health Institute and the Ohio Association of Free Clinics

Breast and Cervical Cancer Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (BCCP) OverviewScreening Program (BCCP) Overview

Utilizes a mobile medical unit, as part of the Healthy Adult Program

Offers screening and education for uninsured and underinsured women ages 40-65 (and others who qualify) for breast and cervical cancer

Provides referrals and follow-ups

Presents information about women’s health issues at schools, community agencies, senior centers and businesses

Collaborates with health care agencies and/or other community agencies


Served 327 patients

Raised awareness through 31 health fairs, reaching a total of 2,321 people

Spoke to 561 students at 13 high schools about breast and cervical cancer

Screenings resulted in the detection and treatment of two cancer cases

Provided an estimated $44,758 in free imaging services

Janice Smith, CMA, BSH

BCCP 2008 ReportBCCP 2008 ReportCommunity Health Programs

Funded by the Columbus Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, Inc., and the ODH Breast and Cervical Cancer Project

Glaucoma Screening Program Glaucoma Screening Program OverviewOverview

Provides free glaucoma screeningsin Southeastern Ohio

Trains medical student volunteers to screen for glaucoma


Glaucoma Screening Program 2008 Glaucoma Screening Program 2008 ReportReport Screened 98 people at 7

screenings

Referred 19 people for a glaucoma consultation

Referred 29 people for an ophthalmic consultation

Trained 20 medical students to screen for glaucoma

Provided an estimated $6,958 in free medical services


Funded by the Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation

Tuberculosis Clinic OverviewTuberculosis Clinic Overview

Offers services to Ohio University students to prevent active cases of TB on campus and in Athens County

Educates about TB prevention and symptoms

Holds clinics at the Student Health Center offering free appointments and minimal chargesfor medication and lab tests


Treated 165 new patients and 471 returning patients

Provided an estimated $59,697 in medical care

TB Clinic 2008 ReportTB Clinic 2008 ReportCommunity Health Programs

Funded by the Athens County Tuberculosis Board with TB levy tax dollars

Marjorie Nelson, MD, MPH, and Beth Brown, RN

Appalachian Health Care Appalachian Health Care Access Project Overview and 2008 Access Project Overview and 2008 ReportReport

Represents collaboration among CHP, Appalachian Rural Health Institute and the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs

Expands affordable health care options to the Appalachian Ohio region

Increases clinical preventative services such as breast and cervical cancer screenings

Provides support for chronic illness management


The Area Health Education The Area Health Education CenterCenter

Offers continuing medical education sessions for professionals and service learning opportunities for medical students

Provides community resource room with information on various cancers; alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; poison prevention; HIV/AIDS; and a variety of other topics


Served 2,517 individuals through continuing education sessions

Trained more than 1,000 people

Provided 3,817 service learning hours to medical students

Over 3,800 resources available through AHEC

Area Health Education Center Area Health Education Center (AHEC) 2008 Report(AHEC) 2008 Report


Missy Kemper, RN

AHEC serves as an AHA Training Center for health care organizations in Vinton and Athens counties

Offers several training classes for medical professionals

American Heart Association (AHA) American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center OverviewTraining Center Overview


AHA 2008 ReportAHA 2008 Report

Trained 361 healthcare providers and 182 community members in basic life support (BLS)

Trained 290 in advanced cardiac life support

Trained 15 people in pediatric advanced life support

Trained 193 people in First Aid


Offers programs for health professions to meet continuing education requirements

Collaborates with area health agencies to provide high quality innovative programs.

Tracy McKibben, AHEC Administrative Associate

Continuing Medical Education Continuing Medical Education OverviewOverview


Offered 42 CE programs, serving 1,549 medical professionals with more than 5,000 hours of free training

Earned a 100% on the CME audit by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) in 2008

Received a 3-year category 1 CME Sponsor Accreditation

Provided an estimated $125,562 in free education

Ellen Peterson, BSN, and Tracy McKibben, AHEC Administrative Associate

Continuing Medical Education 2008 Continuing Medical Education 2008 ReportReport


SummarySummary

11,993 miles traveled by 2 Mobile Health Units

327 women screened for breast and cervical cancer

48 free car seats distributed

3,817 hours students have given for community service

636 visits to the Tuberculosis Clinic

4,015 children screened for vision problems in Southeastern Ohio

Over 1,000 people trained by the AHATC

$2,000 raised by medical students at the Medical Run for the Free Clinic

$337,244 in free vaccines to children

8,554 vaccines administered through CHIP

25,202 hours ComCorps members have given to community service

300 patients seen at OU-COM’s free clinic

1,217 people screened as part of HAP

130 women served through the Prenatal Project

$1 million+ , the estimated value of free education, clinical and community services provided

46 families given childhood behavior health assessments and enabling services

2,019 hours of childcare provided through Healthy Childcare Ohio Program

SummarySummary

Summary of FundersSummary of Funders

State of Ohio

Ohio Department of Health A grant from Child and Family Health Services

Ohio Children’s Trust Fund through Athens County Family and Children First Council

Healthy Child Care Ohio

Athens Foundation

Baxter International Foundation

The Federal Corporation for National and Community Service

Athens County Tuberculosis Board with TB levy tax dollars

Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine

The Sisters of Saint Joseph Charitable Fund

The Appalachian Rural Health Institute

The Ohio Association of Free Clinics

Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Rural Health Policy

Columbus Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, Inc., and the Ohio Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Project

Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation

Private Donations

This is just a small sampling of services provided to residents of Southeastern Ohio by the Area Health Education Center and Community Health Programs.

Ohio University College of Osteopathic MedicineOhio University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Area Health Education Center Area Health Education Center and Community Health and Community Health ProgramsPrograms

If you would like to know more, please contact:

Kathy Trace057 Grosvenor Hall(740) [email protected]

Or visit our website:http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu/csp/

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