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Notes from the Council

T he tele-medicine equipment has arrived, and we are looking forward to having the community come and try it out. You can check your blood pressure, weight, oxygen level, and pulse. You can video chat with a nurse and arrange to have your information shared with your primary care provider. The Council is seeking guidance from the community as to when the best time would be for the Wellness Center to be open. Please email us at chebeagueislandcouncil@gmail.com or leave a message at 846-4988. The Council is evaluating the use of and call for services provided at the Wellness Center. We would like to continue to offer dental services through the Tooth Protectors Program and need to know whether at least six people would like them to return. Dr. O’Donnell has come

for the past three summers and is willing to return, but few people come to see him. We are wondering whether this is a good use of our resources. The twice-monthly visits from the MaineHealth nurse are popular, mostly for blood draws, PT/INR testing, blood pressure checks, and advice. Perhaps we should look into increasing her time here during the summer? Our flu clinics and health screening clinics are usually well attended, as are our foot care clinics, keeping Dr. Rybka very busy. Health care needs seem to be an ever-moving target. As we move toward more technology-based services and quick care clinics become more numerous, the Council will be evaluating which services are most used and what direction we should be headed. Please let us know what you think. Thanks.

The Wellness Center with Paula Favreau, RN, Is Open for Blood Draws, Blood Pressure Checks, PT/INR Testing, Medication Setup, Flu Shots, Dressing Changes, Suture Removal, Wellness Checks, and Health Information No appointment needed. No charge for these services. Tuesday March 12 & 26 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Missed the Flu Clinic? Not a problem! Paula has both types of flu vaccine at the Wellness Center.

Dental Clinic

How long has it been since you had your teeth cleaned? The Council would like to continue to sponsor free dental clinics, but needs to be sure there is sufficient community interest to continue. Please contact the Council at chebeagueislandcouncil@gmail.com or call 846-4988 if you are interested in keeping this clinic active. The clinic is by appointment only and has room for up to 8 patients.

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MARCH 2019 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR