For further information, please call Janet White, Community Outreach Nurse/Patient Advocate, at 678-5615. Revised December, 2004.

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Community Outreach Programs

Neighborhood Nurse: A Registered Nurse goes out into each community of Mercer County to facilitate improving the health and well being of Mercer County residents by health screenings, education and referrals.

Community Health Fairs: Held biannually providing health risk screenings, blood work, health displays and health promotion education

“Community Hospital In Play” Program: Welcomes and introduces kindergarten students to the hospital utilizing interactive learning activities from every hospital department.

Child Passenger Seat Inspections: Occur quarterly with collaboration of the mercer County Safety Coalition and on individual basis by request through OB Department.

ACS “STAMP” – “Stay Tobacco- Free Athlete Mentor Program”: A series of four 45- minute tobacco prevention education classes to 5Th , 6th and 7th grade students at select middle schools in Mercer County. Classes are provided by trained, high school seniors.

Ohio “Advance Directives”: include presentations on Ohio’s five Advance Directives: DNR, Living Will, Durable Power of Attorney, and Organ /Tissue Procurement and Declaration for Mental Health Treatment. On demand. Individual appointments available.

Flu Immunization clinics: Provided for the community and industries in October and November of each year.

ALA “Smoking Cessation Program”: An eight-week program certified by American Lung Association. Addresses dealing with symptoms of recovery, controlling weight, managing stress and resisting the urge to smoke when tough times come. Each class is approximately 1-2 hours long.

ACS “Tell-A-Friend”: Breast Cancer education and promotion program. Women call 5 friends about getting their annual mammogram. After an evening of information.

ACS “Sun Care/Skin Cancer Presentation”: A 30-45 minute presentation providing sun safety tips and guidelines. Utilizes the Dermascan for facial screening by certified technicians.

Mercer Health 5-K Running Series: Hosted at local community festival's throughout the summer for more information visit our website at: www.mercerhealth5kchallenge.com

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Women's Health and Childbirth/Infant Programs

Women’s Health Month Program: Month of September, programs involving a diverse range of women’s health topics, one for the general public and another for professionals providing Continuing Education Units.

Women’s Preventive Health Program: Women's Health Program that provides breast cancer education for women and free clinical breast examinations. Pending criteria is met, ie. income level and age, mammograms are provided at reduced costs.

ACS “Breast Education Awareness Presentation”: 1 1/2 - 1 hour education of breast cancer risks, prevention and mammography including self-breast examination instruction.

Childbirth Center Tour: Tour of the Obstetrics Department, includes the Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum (LDRP) Rooms, which provides a home like atmosphere for the mother, baby and family members.

Lamaze-Prenatal, Childbirth Education Classes: Expectant parents are prepared for the labor and birth process. Instructors provide information on pregnancy; breathing, and relaxation techniques; the labor and birth process; and infant care. Weekly and weekend sessions are available throughout the year.

Refresher Program: For those parents who have already participated in childbirth classes. A single, three-hour session provides a review in childbirth techniques.

Big Brother/Big Sister Program: A 1.5 hour presentation designed for children 3 years old and over who will be getting a new brother or sister. Also provides information about diapering, bottle-feeding, safety, and other important issues to help them feel like special big brothers and sisters.

Breast Feeding Program: Offered free to those who plan to use this option of feeding their new baby. Topics covered by our Nurse Lactation Consultant and Breastfeeding Support Specialist include: preparation, positioning, diet, potential problems and treatments, pumping, weaning and other helpful hints.

Mom/Baby Care: Focuses on proper care for the baby and Mom after delivery. Topics discussed during this one time 2 hour program include breast and bottle feeding; proper bathing techniques; pain control; c-section, positioning, diet, potential problems and treatments, pumping, weaning etc.

Infant Massage: Proven to aid in the development of newborns. Our Childbirth Center has certified Infant Massage Instructors who can teach the mother techniques that will help sooth the child and assist in the early development of the child.

The Postpartum Follow up Program: Includes a physical examination along with a review of mom and baby care. This session also provides answers on a personal, one to one basis, to questions mothers typically have about their new baby.

“Welcome Home Program”: Provides a free visit by a registered nurse to the mother’s home to aid in improving the health of young children and families. They provide education, resources, and referrals if necessary.

Home Infant Hearing Test: Home visits provided by Community Hospital Home Health.

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Men's Health

Annual Prostrate Screening: A free, 4 hour Prostate screening held every September for the men in our community.

ACS “Prostate Education Awareness Presentation”: A free 30-45 minute power point presentation providing information on what you need to know about Prostate Cancer. Includes guidelines for early detection, risk factors, preventive measures, symptoms, test information, treatment options and current ACS screening guidelines etc.

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Training/Educational Programs

Organ and Tissue Donation: 20 - 40 minute overview addressing who can be a donor of tissues and/or organs; types of organs/tissues that can be donated; obtaining consent; costs etc.

Joint Clinic: Held the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month for patients preparing to undergo joint replacement.

American Safety and Health First Aid and CPR Program: Nationally Certified through American Safety and Health Council. A 3 - 4 hour program for each topic depending on the number participating. Can target employees in the workplace, all lay responders such as firefighters, police, family members of high risk patients for cardiac arrest etc.., boy scouts etc.. Teaches lay rescuers CPR, how to use the AED (Automatic External Defibrillator), assess the ill or injured person, provide first aid to control bleeding, shock etc.. and to immobilize bone, muscle and joint injuries.

First Aid for Children: 3 - hour program on demand targeting preschoolers and school aged children grades K through 12.

Baby Sitter Training Classes: Classes offered twice a year for children 10 years and older. Teaches safety, CPR, First Aid and Caring for children and infants.

American Certified Sign Language Classes: A series of 7 classes starting from Beginners, Intermediate and Advance Classes. Ages 12 and older eligible. Held on demand

ACS “Colorectal Cancer Awareness Presentation”: The “Ambassadors and Allies Program” is a 30-45 minute presentation given on demand Provides ACS screening guidelines and information on prevention, risk factors, tests, treatment, etc.

Blood borne Pathogen Training: A 1 - hour training program in accordance with OSHA Regulations.

CPR/AED Classes For The Public: Held every other month and on demand according to American Safety and Health Institute.

Diabetic Education Classes: Individual and group classes for people to help them live healthy lives with diabetes. Team approach includes working with a certified diabetic educator, RN, dietitian, pharmacist (as needed) and your physician.

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Nutrition Education Programs

Nutrition Education Presentations: Registered dieticians and registered dietetic technicians provide offsite educational presentations for all age groups. Topics currently available include Healthy Dining Out, Healthy Snacking, How to Personalize your Food Label, An Eating Disorder, Review, Setting the Record Straight: The Truth About Fad Diets etc.

Outpatient Nutrition Counseling: Registered Dietitians and dietetic technicians provide teaching for special diets, assisting you and your family to improve your eating or lifestyle habits. A written physician’s order is required. Appointments are scheduled Monday through Saturday.

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Preventative Tests and Screenings

Body Composition Analysis: Studies show that a high amount of body fat greatly increases the chance of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other disabling conditions. A painless procedure that estimates the amount of fat, water, and lean body mass a person has in their body. Screening on demand for public or industry.

Osteoporosis Screening: Testing done at work site or community outreach settings by certified technicians.

Blood Pressure Screenings: Monthly at Council for Aging in Celina, or on demand at community outreach screenings

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Support Groups

ACS “Reach for Recovery”: A Cancer Support program for cancer patients, survivors and their families.

Diabetic Support Group: Held the second Monday of every other month (even months) at 2:00 p.m. at Community Hospital.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteen Program: An opportunity for high school students to explore the medical field and/or offer themselves in community service at the hospital.

Adult Volunteer Program: A rewarding opportunity for adults to serve their community through the hospital. Training provided by Community Hospital.

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