Jordan Health Link/WIC
Young Mothers asked to share experiences
Are you an African American or Latina mother 18-years of age or older, pregnant or with a child up to age 2? If yes, take a moment and think back to your pregnancy and remember if–after you had your baby–you ever:
- Felt sad, worried, anxious, or overwhelmed
- Had a case of the baby-blues
- Lacked energy or had trouble sleeping
If yes, Dr. Carol Brownstein-Evans and Dr. Robert Keefe would like to hear from you. You can share as part of a focus group of other mothers, or in an individual setting. Transportation is available if needed. Refreshments will be provided, and mothers who participate will receive a $20 Tops Grocery store gift card.
Small group discussions will be held at Anthony Jordan (82 Holland Street) and Brown Square (322 Lake Avenue) health centers in the Fall of 2014. Please contact Dr. Brownstein-Evans (Nazareth College/GRC MSW Program) at 802-5182 or 395-8459, or Dr. Keefe (University at Buffalo School of Social Work) at 716-645-1230.
Expecting Early?
The Office of Minority Health (OMH) reports that the United States infant mortality rate has declined by half since 1990 which is great news for families and families-to-be. However, research shows too that the decline is not as steep among people of color. In a series of tweets recognizing #worldprematurityday released on Friday, November 16, it was noted that Puerto Rican Americans have a 40% higher infant mortality rate compared to non-Hispanic whites, and retrospectively that black women had the highest infant mortality rate at 12.4 per 1,000 live births in 2009.
Jordan Health Center offers affordable OB/GYN care. Our goal is to assure the safe delivery of your healthy bundle of joy! We provide education and resources (including helping you apply for insurance under the new Healthcare Law) before, during and after your pregnancy. Our OB/GYN and Pediatric departments are located next to each other on the same floor and family appointments are easy to make. Armed with the proper nutrition and exercise, and maintaining a cycle of proper care, you can better enjoy your move into motherhood and safeguard the vitality of your child. If you are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, please call 423-5800 for an appointment.
Influenza facts
Did you know …?
Influenza is a serious respiratory disease that kills an average of 36,000 persons and hospitalizes more than 200,000 persons in the United States each year.
Influenza vaccination is recommended for workers to protect colleagues from influenza disease, its complications, and death.
If you contract influenza, you will shed the virus for 24–48 hours before influenza symptoms appear. Shedding the virus can spread influenza disease to people near you.
If you become infected with influenza, even when your symptoms are mild or non-existent, you can spread severe illness to others.
The strains of virus that cause influenza infection change almost every year, which is why a different influenza vaccine is recommended each year.
You cannot get influenza from the influenza vaccine.
The consequences of refusing to be vaccinated could have life-threatening consequences to your health and the health of those with whom you have contact, including co-workers, family, friends and the community.
This information adapted from: Immunization Action Coalition • 1573 Selby Ave. • St. Paul, MN 55104 • (651) 647-9009 • www.immunize.org • www.vaccineinformation.org
Technical content reviewed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, August 2010.Reference: CDC. Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines—Recommendations of ACIP at www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/acip/index.htm
Brush Floss Smile!
Pediatric Dentistry is now accepting new patients.
Your child’s smile is his first communication to the world, keep it healthy and bright! Our dental centers see patients as early as 6 months of age. Ask for an appointment at any of our four locations.
Live in or near Andrews Terrace, Glenwood Gardens or Kennedy Tower? Sign up with the nurse for Jordan’s basic dental and medical services in brand new suites.
Care you can depend on, Doctors you can trust.
Get the lead out!
Blood lead tests are available at Jordan Health Link/WIC (273 Upper Falls Blvd). Call 585.454.2630 to schedule an appointment for Thursday, March 8 or Tuesday, March 20 (1PM-5PM both days). If you have health insurance, bring your card. If you are normally charged a co-pay for blood work, your insurer will bill you for this test. If you don’t have health insurance, don’t worry; no one will be turned away! Brought to you by Monroe Plan for Medical Care and the Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency. For more information on lead testing or to get involved, call 585.224.3125 or go to the Lead website.
Do you need a doctor?
One good thing about the new health care law is that it brings health insurance to almost everyone. The challenge is that our economy is still teetering and that makes businesses question whether or not they can bear the cost of providing such insurance. Survival concerns like this can result in layoffs which dramatically increase the number of people seeking free or low-cost health care services.
Jordan and its family of health care providers are ready to serve the anticipated swell in numbers of residents across greater Rochester who will need new health care options. We are accepting patients at all locations.
Here’s some very good news you can use:
Wish you had an easy way to remember our telephone number even when you or your children don’t feel so good? If you want to come to 82 Holland Street (only), your wish has been granted! The number is: 426-SICK (or you can remember it as “I AM SICK”). Call the number and make a same day appointment at Jordan Health Center. We’ll get you in, diagnosed, and armed with a treatment plan to get you back to living your best life.
Our four locations are:
Anthony L. Jordan Health Center (585) 423-5800 at 82 Holland Street, Rochester NY 14605
Brown Square Health Center (585) 254-6480 at 322 Lake Avenue, Rochester NY 14608
Jordan Health Link/WIC (585) 454-2630 at 273 Upper Falls Boulevard, Rochester NY 14605
Woodward Health Center (585) 436-3040 at 480 Genesee Street, Rochester NY 14611
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