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Erie County Public Library partners with Community Health Net to offer Open Enrollment Coverage

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Erie, PA –The Erie County Public Library partners with Community Health Net to offer information on open enrollment insurance coverage options.

The collaboration will offer a Zoom presentation on insurance coverage options with Q&A sessions on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. Registration is free and required to participate; register at events.erielibrary.org. An enrollment specialist will schedule one-on-one appointments following the presentations for those attendees in need of further information or assistance accessing the enrollment marketplace.

Health insurance coverage is vital to the well-being of families and individuals. In 2019, over 29 million Americans were living without health insurance. Uninsured nonelderly adults were over twice as likely as those with private coverage to have had problems paying medical bills in the past 12 months. Uninsured residents may face unaffordable medical bills when they do seek care.

The programming was made possible by the “Libraries connecting you to coverage” grant from the American Library Association.

For more information, contact Marcus Yuille at myuille@eriecountypa.gov, or Mary Lynn Slivinski at mslivinski@community-healthnet.com.

About Community Health Net
Community Health Net is the preeminent, community-focused healthcare network that advances the wellness of the region. Our mission is to improve our region’s quality of life by providing professional healthcare services with compassion, respect, and dignity to all. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center with seven locations serving the Lake Erie region for over 35 years.

CONTACT:
Marcus Yuille
myuille@eriecountypa.gov
814-451-6959

Community Health Net
Mary Lynn Slivinski
Director of Administrative Services
mslivinski@community-healthnet.com
814.454.4530 x227

Erie County Public Library partners with Community Health Net to offer Open Enrollment Coverage

Posted on by Community Health Net in ,

Erie, PA –The Erie County Public Library partners with Community Health Net to offer information on open enrollment insurance coverage options.

The collaboration will offer two Zoom presentations on insurance coverage options with Q&A sessions on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. Registration is free and required to participate; register at events.erielibrary.org. An enrollment specialist will schedule one on-one appointments following the presentations for those attendees in need of further information or assistance accessing the enrollment marketplace.

“We are well aware that a single organization cannot provide the resources necessary to assist with the health needs of the region. We must work unitedly,” said Craig Ulmer, CEO of Community Health Net. One of Community Health Net’s strategic goals is to generate and promote meaningful preemptive care through collaborations. The organization believes that quality preemptive care is predicated upon a person’s ability to secure affordable health insurance.  “By partnering with vested partners, such as the Erie County Public Library, we have a better opportunity to help our community to address their health insurance needs,” said Ulmer.

Health insurance coverage is vital to the well-being of families and individuals. In 2019, over 29 million Americans were living without health insurance. Uninsured nonelderly adults were over twice as likely as those with private coverage to have had problems paying medical bills in the past 12 months. Uninsured residents may face unaffordable medical bills when they do seek care.

“Our hope in 2020 is to create an awareness that there are insurance coverage options for the patients and patrons that our organizations serve,” said Marcus Yuille, outreach services manager for the Erie County Public Library. “Together we are committed to providing life-sustaining information to community members and helping walk them through the process of finding insurance that fits their needs.”

The programming was made possible by the “Libraries connecting you to coverage” grant from the American Library Association.

For more information, contact Marcus Yuille at myuille@eriecountypa.gov, or Mary Lynn Slivinski at mslivinski@community-healthnet.com.

About Community Health Net
Community Health Net is the preeminent, community-focused healthcare network that advances the wellness of the region. Our mission is to improve our region’s quality of life by providing professional healthcare services with compassion, respect, and dignity to all. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center with seven locations serving the Lake Erie region for over 35 years.

CONTACT:
Marcus Yuille
myuille@eriecountypa.gov
814-451-6959

Community Health Net
Mary Lynn Slivinski
Director of Administrative Services
mslivinski@community-healthnet.com
814.454.4530 x227

November is American Diabetes Awareness Month

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Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. It can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and other health problems.

Get the Facts.

  • One in 10 Americans – more than 30 million people have diabetes. Another 84 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
  • Type 1 diabetes occurs at every age, in people of every race, and in every shape and size.
  • In type 1 diabetes, the body’s immune system destroys the cells that release insulin so that over time the body can’t produce insulin at all.
  • The most common form of diabetes – type 2 – happens when your body can’t use insulin the right way. Over time, the pancreas can’t make enough.
  • High blood sugar can harm many parts of the body, such as the eyes, heart, blood vessels, nerves, and kidneys.

Take Action.

  • Learn as much as you can about diabetes, working closely with your provider.
  • With the help of insulin therapy and other treatments, anyone can learn to manage diabetes and live healthy lives.
  • Stay Fit and Eat Healthily! Having excess body fat and a poor diet contributes to risk factors.
  • Quit Smoking! This can help you reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.
  • See Your Medical Provider! Regular checkups are important to monitor your health.

Additional Information

Visit Community Health Net’s free Patient Education Center for more information on Diabetes.

Start here:

Diabetes
Education on type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. Includes info on juvenile diabetes and prediabetes. Discusses symptoms and treatment. Also looks at how to manage blood sugar levels, diet, and medicines, including insulin.

Diabetes and Exercise
Find out how exercise helps you control your blood sugar and feel better in other ways too.

Diabetes and Infections
High blood sugar from diabetes can affect the body’s immune system, impairing the ability of white blood cells to come to the site of infection, stay in the infected area, and kill microorganisms. Because of the buildup of plaque in blood vessels associated with diabetes, areas of infection may receive poor blood…

Find a Doctor

Call Community Health Net to schedule an appointment with a provider today: (814) 455-7222. Or visit www.communityhealthnet.org for more information.

Our health information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Please be advised that this information is made available to assist the public to learn more about their health. Community Health Net providers may not see and/or treat all topics found herein.

Health Facts is a public service partnership of Community Health Net and CF Cares of Country Fair Stores, Inc.

Colon Cancer Can Kill!

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Recent events have brought to light the need for all of us to be proactive about our health!  Learn more about Colon Cancer and how to protect yourself!

What is Colon Cancer?

Colon cancer means that cells that aren’t normal are growing in your colon or rectum. These cells grow together and form polyps. Over time, some polyps can turn into cancer. This cancer is also called colorectal cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where the cancer is. It is the third most common cancer in the United States. And it occurs most often in people older than 50.

What are the symptoms?

Colon cancer usually doesn’t cause symptoms until after it has started to spread. See your doctor if you have any of these symptoms:

  • Pain in your belly
  • Blood in your stool or very dark stools
  • A change in your bowel habits, such as more frequent stools or a feeling that your bowels are not emptying completely

Learn More

Learn more about how colorectal cancer is screened, diagnosed, and treated at our new health library, or schedule an appointment with a provider today at 814-455-7222.

 

Our Health Library information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Please be advised that this information is made available to assist our patients to learn more about their health. Our providers may not see and/or treat all topics found herein.

This Weekend, Help Stop The Spread

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What can you do?

⁣This weekend, don’t forget to help Stop The Spread!

COVID-19 is a real threat, so practice social distancing! As healthcare providers, we want you to be safe! So, don’t attend or host large gatherings, and stay at least 6 ft apart in public.  These are crucial steps you can take to stay healthy.  And remember, if you’ve been in close contact (within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) with someone with confirmed COVID-19, Get Tested!

Look for Symptoms

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

More Information

For more information, click this link: https://bit.ly/3jii05I

This message was brought to you by Community Health Net, Erie County Department of Health, and HRSA.

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June is Men’s Health Month

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This month is an opportunity to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men. ??? ?ℎ? ????? ??? ???? ??????.

Get The Facts.

  • On average, men die five years younger than women and die at higher rates from 9 of the top 10 causes of death.
  • Most of the factors that contribute to men’s shorter, less healthy lives are preventable.
  • Adult men in the United States visit primary care providers at lower rates than adult women.
  • Many find it difficult to get motivated for physical activity on their own.
  • Men often disregard their own health because they feel responsible for taking care of everyone else.

Take Action.

  • Learn how to stay healthy.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • See a healthcare provider on a regular basis to prevent disease.
  • Get an annual physical.
  • Establish baselines for factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and PSA. Monitor how they change over time.
  • Maintain a healthy weight.

Our health information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Please be advised that this information is made available to assist the public to learn more about their health. Community Health Net providers may not see and/or treat all topics found herein.

Health Facts is a public service partnership of Community Health Net and CF Cares of Country Fair Stores, Inc.

 

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