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Heacock Awarded Grant for Six Open-Air Canvas Painting Expeditions at Hardy Lake |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 29 June 2016 10:58 |
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The Indiana Arts Commission is sponsoring the 2016 Arts in the Parks program throughout the state. Arts in the Parks is a partnership between the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Endorsed by the Indiana Bicentennial Commission, this program also celebrates the Centennial of Indiana State Parks and the 50th Anniversary of the IAC through enabling the creation of arts activities for the public to enjoy at parks and forests across the state. Local artist Ryan Heacock was awarded a grant through the program, and hopes to encourage members of the public with no artistic experience to participate. This funding allows him to host a series of six open-air canvas painting expeditions. Participants will visit the Hardy Lake Park on scheduled dates, and have the opportunity to create their own work of art. All supplies will be provided for, including admission to the park. Ryan states that “our goal is to provide, for anyone interested, a chance to experience plain air painting for themselves.”
Any ages or skill levels are welcome to come along, but supplies will only be provided to the first ten aspiring artists registered for each date. Accessibility and restroom facilities are limited to those available at the park. The painting sessions will begin at 9 a.m. and are scheduled for the following dates: July 16, August 27, September 17, October 8 and one session to be scheduled as weather allows. To register, please contact Ryan Heacock via phone at 1-812-595-0534 to stop by Heacock's Eastside Gallery at 183 E. McClain Avenue.
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City on a Hill Hosting “Back To School Clinic” July 2 featuring Many Services |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 29 June 2016 10:57 |
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City on a Hill church has partnered with Coaches, Principals, and the local Health Department to offer a “Back to School” clinic that will meet school/state required health entrances like Kindergarten Physicals, Immunizations, Dental/Vision Screens and Sport Physicals. For the Kindergartener entering school in the fall, this is their one stop shop for all their entrance requirements! Other services will be offered as well, like blood pressure and glucose screenings, general non-urgent medical care, food vouchers, a hot meal, and safe children activities.
If you are interested in volunteering please register at https://cityonahillscottsburg.wufoo.com/forms/zjdgr2b0ut3j41/ and join in at 9 am on July 2 for a required volunteer meeting. At this meeting you will be informed of volunteer expectations and assigned where you will serve for the day. We need medical and non medical volunteers. You don’t have to be a doctor or a preacher to volunteer- Just a passion to serve Christ and love people. There is a place for everyone to serve. Some of the areas we need volunteers are: Traffic Control, Food Servers, Advocates, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Registration, Childcare, Face painters, Flow Coordinators, Singers, Instrument Players, Stylists, Beauticians, Social Workers, and lots more…
The free medical clinic will include:
Sports Physicals
Pre-school & Kindergarten Physicals
All School Required Immunizations (Dtap, Polio, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, HPV, Tdap, MCV4, Meningococcal B)
Primary Non- Urgent Medical Care Exams (Cold, Flu, Allergy Symptoms/ Aches & Pains)
Kindergarten Dental & Vision Screening
Blood Pressure & Glucose Screening
Food Voucher
free Haircuts
A Warm Meal For All Who Attend
Safe Childcare Activities
Local Social Services will also be available for questions.
There will be live music, and much more… Volunteers are needed who have a heart for Christ. This is a gospel-driven event that we hope to glorify God in serving those in the community with meeting needs and sharing the gospel.
Each clinic God blessed tremendously! There have been over 150+ volunteers from over 50+ churches serve at the clinics. City on the Hill has been privileged to serve over a few thousand people in the last four years through the Free Medical Clinics and the enormous involvement of so many different individuals from diverse Churches joining together under the banner of Christ.
“Lets impact our community together!” Dr. Joel & Peggy Nunley. For questions please contact Peggy Nunley, Clinic Coordinator Email:
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or call Cell: 812-820-6235.
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Dr. Will Cooke Receives "Doc Hollywood" Award from the Indiana Rural Health Association |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 29 June 2016 10:55 |
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As part of the Indiana Rural Health Association's Annual Conference awards ceremony, held June 22, 2016 at French Lick Springs Resort, Dr. Will Cooke received the Doc Hollywood Award. Dr. Cooke received four nominations, two from individuals from Scott County and two from outside the county.
Doc Hollywood Day is about recognizing those who care professionally for people in rural and underserved communities across the nation. Access to quality healthcare is a key component in terms of individuals’ physical and mental health; it is also a key component in communities’ economic vitality. Without healthcare, along with schools, industry, water systems and other infrastructure, communities wither and die.
The Doc Hollywood award raises visibility and awareness of these unsung heroes and celebrates their contributions, enhances the recruitment of people into these professions and areas to ensure access to quality health care and viable, thriving communities.
The past year and a half has been difficult for the small rural community of Austin, Indiana, as a result of the HIV outbreak. Dr. Cooke and his staff have been dedicated to true patient-centered care by reducing barriers to and providing high quality primary care to local residents for over 10 years. This ongoing dedication is continually demonstrated by his team's commitment to increased access to free or reduced cost healthcare services to Austin residents.
More recent demonstration of his commitment to providing high quality care was his completion of a certification in HIV primary care, which makes him the first HIV primary care physician in the state of Indiana. In addition, he recognizes that health is a result of many factors and looks at addressing social determinants of health through his continued work with state and national partners to expand both inside and outreach health services; these include a clinic pharmacy, case management providing linkages to various social services, including substance abuse and mental health services, and an outreach mobile testing that provides HIV and Hepatitis testing and ensures patients have greater access to basic needs of food, clothing and adequate shelter.
This past winter his mobile unit staff leveraged donations to provide heaters for patients who were living in homes without gas or electricity. Currently, he is building rural health capacity through a partnership with Marian University School of Medicine who will place medical students in his clinic, Scott Memorial Hospital, and Clark County Health Department’s needle exchange program.
These examples are evidence of Dr. Cooke and his team's dedication to rural health by reducing disparities through meeting the needs of Scott County communities and ensuring high quality accessible healthcare and most of all providing hope and a healthy future for impoverished residents living with HIV and continuing their struggle to overcome substance abuse.
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The Scott County Fair this Year Will Be Smoke and Tobacco Free |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 29 June 2016 10:53 |
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The Scott County Fair Association recently adopted a new policy that excludes any tobacco use on the fairground property, including buildings, outdoor grounds, the grandstands, exhibits, and the midway. The policy includes alternative tobacco products like electronic cigarettes, and will be promoted at the 2016 Fair, which runs July 10-16th.
At this past May Fair Board meeting, fair board members heard a presentation by CEASe, the Scott County Tobacco Prevention Cessation Coalition, and Scott Memorial Hospital prompting them to make the decision, as well over 25 other counties had already done so within the past several years. CEASe Coordinator, Lori Croasdell, illustrated how the fair board could improve local policy to follow the National 4-H Healthy Living Task Force recommendations.
This policy supports the 4-H Healthy Living Program directives to increase awareness and understanding of the value of healthy living through effective, appropriate, and targeted communication to families and youth, and to promote positive youth development that the 4-H Fair offers. These recommendations were created in 2010 by the National 4-H Healthy Living Task Force and support the 4-H activity of positive role modeling for youth. Numerous studies have proven that adults’ modeling tobacco use is the number one reason children begin using tobacco.
There will be no smoking or tobacco use in the fairground buildings, the general area of the fairgrounds, midway, or grandstands. Designated smoking areas will be clearly marked and located in the front parking lot and rear parking lot. “No Smoking” signs will be displayed throughout the fairgrounds.
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