support services
suggested reading list
blood pressure algorithm
blood pressure guidelines card
osteoporosis brochure
for more information
Lynne Gustafson
49 Oak Street
Hebron, CT 06248
p 860-646-0006, cgustafson01@snet.net
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clinical pastoral education
Mercy Community Health and St. Francis Hospital have collaborated on a new CPE program, Partners in CPE. This particular program will offer students the opportunity to have experiences in acute care, skilled nursing care and residential care for the elderly. This program is certified by the ACPE and will follow the standards set forth by this organization. Rev. Dr. John Swift has been selected as the Supervisor. If you are interested in learning more about this program, please contact Caron Lanouette at clanouet@stfranciscare.org.
sickle cell disease / trait education
Virginia Knowlden RN, EdD from the HRSA Sickle Cell Disease/Trait Grant has contacted us to say that they would like to present information and education to any nurses who works with those with Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait. This education is available to groups in various formats and will address health promotion and illness prevention. They represent and NIH-HRSA Grant through the Hospital for Special Care, the University of CT Health Center and Citizens for Quality Sickle Cell Care, a consumer advocacy group in New Britain. If this information is pertinent to your faith community and/or you have patients with the above cited conditions you can contact Virginia at vknowlden@comcast.net
mobile mammography program
The Partnership for Breast Care at Hartford Hospital has instituted a new mobile mammography program. The goal is to reach women who are not going for yearly mammograms. Many of these women are underserved, but many are just fearful and put off making the appointment. The mobile Unit can be brought into almost any site so mammograms can be provided right in your community. Each screening takes approximately 15 minutes, and is an important service you can offer to promote early detection of breast cancer.
On-site services provided:
• Screening mammograms • Breast health education • Educational materials
• Screening mammograms • Breast health education • Educational materials
Results:
• Each mammogram is read by a mammography certified radiologist at HH and
analyzed using Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD).
• Mammogram films are stored at HH.
• Each mammogram is read by a mammography certified radiologist at HH and
analyzed using Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD).
• Mammogram films are stored at HH.
Follow-up:
• Women who require further testing will be notified by telephone from HH within two business days.
• HH radiologists send mammography reports to participants? listed physicians within 7 days.
• HH sends recommendations to each participant via mail within 14 days.
• Participants with questions regarding their reports are asked to check with their personal physicians
• Women who require further testing will be notified by telephone from HH within two business days.
• HH radiologists send mammography reports to participants? listed physicians within 7 days.
• HH sends recommendations to each participant via mail within 14 days.
• Participants with questions regarding their reports are asked to check with their personal physicians
or the Partnership for Breast Care.
For more information, contact Pamela Benoit at 860-545-1141.
