Safety Net tag:www.chathamsafetynet.org,2009-03-16://4 2010-07-30T15:14:53Z Movable Type 4.25 Free Eye Exam, Glasses and Immunizations for Kids tag:www.chathamsafetynet.org,2010://4.838 2010-07-30T14:17:55Z 2010-07-30T15:14:53Z Children ages 4-17 who receive free or reduced lunch at school, or whose family participates in any public benefits, could be eligible for a free eye exam, glasses and immunizations at the St. Mary's Community Center August 9th, 10th and 11th. Public Information http://www.gachd.org            
The Children's Eye Clinic will be held at the St. Mary's Community Center, located at 812 W. 36th Street, on the following dates:
Monday, August 9th, 8am-4pm
Tuesday, August 10th, 8am-4pm
Wednesday, August 11th, 8am -noon

Call 912-447-0578 today to make an appointment for the eye clinic. No appointment is necessary for children only receiving immunizations.

Note: The child's parent or guardian must be present and must bring proof of family income.
]]> July 2010 tag:www.chathamsafetynet.org,2010://4.830 2010-07-08T17:19:49Z 2010-07-08T17:24:17Z We've made several updates to our website in recent weeks, including a new section to feature ChathamHealthLink, CCSNPC's Health Information Exchange. We've also added an Awards page, as well as updated our Grants page. Public Information http://www.gachd.org
At the Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council, our partners are constantly looking for ways to serve you better with added services and extended hours as opportunities become available.  

Below you will see a summary of the most recent changes and progress:

In June 2010, we reviewed and updated our website.  

  • ChathamHealthLink, CCSNPC's Health Information Exchange is now featured.  Please visit this section often for updates on patient and provider information and news.
  • We have added a new section on Awards.
  • By popular demand, we have added a link to our Health Options brochure on the home page. It is still accessible throughout the site, but is now conveniently located to allow quick access when the information is needed.
  • Our Grants section has been updated.
For more information on these and other new developments, visit Breaking News every month.

Paula Reynolds, MD, MPH
Executive Director
Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council
]]> Safety Net Launches Health Information Exchange Pilot Project tag:www.chathamsafetynet.org,2010://4.782 2010-04-19T19:08:40Z 2010-04-19T19:16:47Z The Health Information Exchange Pilot Project was launched in April, and is designed to improve care by helping providers more easily access a patient's medical records. Public Information http://www.gachd.org
The first of its kind in Georgia, our Health Information Exchange is designed to make access to care easier, by understanding that people do not have the luxury of planning ahead for a health crisis and may need to seek care at the last minute wherever they can find it. Wherever patients present for care, their records will follow them. In this way, the care they receive will be better, because clinical decisions made by their healthcare providers are based on complete information.

The following links highlight media coverage of the launch of the Health Information Exchange Pilot Project:

Savannah Morning News article
WTOC web article
WTOC news video]]> April 2010 tag:www.chathamsafetynet.org,2010://4.781 2010-04-19T18:59:25Z 2010-04-19T19:07:38Z The Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council was the proud recipient of the 2010 Joseph D. Greene Community Service Award. This month, we also launched our Health Information Exchange Pilot Project. Public Information http://www.gachd.org
At the Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council, our partners are constantly looking for ways to serve you better with added services and extended hours as opportunities become available.  Below you will see a summary of the most recent changes and progress:

  • The Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council is proud to announce we were awarded the 2010 Joseph D. Greene Community Service Award by Healthcare Georgia Foundation. Representatives from CCSNPC accepted the award at the Connections 2010 conference in Atlanta, Georgia on March 31, 2010. Healthcare Georgia Foundation's Joseph D. Greene Community Service Awards honor extraordinary individuals and nonprofit organizations that are committed to improving the health and health care of the populations they serve.

  • On April 14, 2010, the Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council launched our Health Information Exchange Pilot Project between Memorial Health University Medical Center Emergency Department and J. C. Lewis Primary Healthcare Center as part of the celebration of National County Government Month. The first of its kind in Georgia, our Health Information Exchange is designed to make access to care easier, by understanding that people do not have the luxury of planning ahead for a health crisis and may need to seek care at the last minute wherever they can find it. Wherever patients present for care, their records will follow them.  In this way, the care they receive will be better, because clinical decisions made by their healthcare providers are based on complete information.  
For more information on these and other new developments, visit Breaking News every month.

Paula Reynolds, MD, MPH
Executive Director
Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council
]]> March 2010 tag:www.chathamsafetynet.org,2010://4.773 2010-03-15T19:32:34Z 2010-03-15T19:39:11Z We have information this month about the closure of the Hitch Village location of the Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care Clinic, and about an award Chatham County received for its commitment to provide healthcare for the uninsured. Public Information http://www.gachd.org
At the Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council, our partners are constantly looking for ways to serve you better with added services and extended hours as opportunities become available.  Below you will see a summary of the most recent changes and progress:

  • Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care has closed its location in Hitch Village due to the demolition of the building. The location has been removed from the website and the Healthcare Resources brochure. Both the East Broad Street and Roberts Street locations remain open for your healthcare needs. For more information and appointments at the East Broad Street location, call 912-527-1000. For appointments at the Roberts Street location, call 912-527-1100.

  • Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council is proud to announce that Chatham County has been named one of six Counties of Excellence in 2010 by Georgia Trend Magazine and the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia.  The award was given for Chatham County's commitment to provide healthcare for the uninsured through the Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council. The memo from Chatham County Manager, Mr. Russ Abolt congratulating the County Commission and a copy of the article in Georgia Trends magazine can be found under "In the News."
For more information on these and other new developments, visit Breaking News every month.

Paula Reynolds, MD, MPH
Executive Director
Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council
]]> Chatham a 2010 County of Excellence for Support of Ininsured tag:www.chathamsafetynet.org,2010://4.772 2010-03-15T19:23:36Z 2010-03-15T19:42:03Z Georgia Trend magazine names Chatham County a 2010 County of Excellence for the support of the uninsured through the Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council. Public Information http://www.gachd.org
The memo from Chatham County Manager, Mr. Russ Abolt congratulating the County Commission and a copy of the article in Georgia Trends magazine can be found by clicking here.]]> Savannah News Features Safety Net Providers tag:www.chathamsafetynet.org,2010://4.771 2010-03-15T19:19:18Z 2010-03-15T19:23:26Z A recent article in the Savannah Morning News features Chatham County Safety Net Healthcare Providers. Public Information http://www.gachd.org
The article, entitled "Gang of Four Helping Uninsured in Savannah," begins like this:

A chance comment to a cab driver changed Jacqueline Baker's life forever. The unemployed home health care worker was talking about the medications she needed, but could not afford, Baker recalled. The Yellow Cab driver mentioned the Community Health Mission on Eisenhower Drive as a solution...

Click here to read the full story
]]> February 2010 tag:www.chathamsafetynet.org,2010://4.763 2010-02-19T19:53:14Z 2010-02-19T19:58:41Z We're pleased to announce that Good Samaritan clinic has expanded its hours. Public Information http://www.gachd.org
At the Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council, our partners are constantly looking for ways to serve you better with added services and extended hours as opportunities become available.  Below you will see a summary of the most recent progress:

Good Samaritan Clinic has expanded its hours:
Located at 4704 Augusta Road in Garden City, Good Samaritan Clinic is now open every Wednesday evening from 5pm- 8pm and on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 5pm - 8pm.

On the third Tuesday of every month, they hold a specialty clinic from 5 PM- 8 PM for gynecology, cardiology and orthopedics.

For more information and appointments, visit our Good Samaritan Clinic page or call the clinic at 912-964-4326.

For more information on these and other new developments, visit Breaking News every month.

Paula Reynolds, MD, MPH
Executive Director
Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council
]]> Free Prescription Discount Card Program tag:www.chathamsafetynet.org,2010://4.747 2010-01-13T17:22:54Z 2010-01-13T17:34:40Z A free prescription discount card program is now available in Savannah! Public Information http://www.gachd.org
More than 50 area pharmacies will accept the cards, which offer discounts averaging 20 percent.

Cards are available for distribution at all Safety Net Provider sites, Memorial Health University Hospital, all Chatham County public libraries, Greenbriar Children's Center, Chatham County Health Department, Department of Family and Children's Services, Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, Thunderbolt town hall and local community centers.

Read the full announcement in the Savannah Morning News!
http://savannahnow.com/news/2010-01-07/free-discount-drug-cards-arrive-savannah
]]> January 2010 tag:www.chathamsafetynet.org,2010://4.746 2010-01-13T17:17:53Z 2010-01-13T17:20:00Z This month, we're excited to share information about a free discount drug card program. The program is now available to anyone without insurance, or for those whose insurance won't cover a particular medication. Public Information http://www.gachd.org
At the Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council, our partners are constantly looking for ways to serve you better with added services and extended hours as opportunities become available.  Below you will see a summary of the most recent progress:

Thanks to the City of Savannah, a free discount drug card program is now available to anyone without insurance or for those whose insurance won't cover a particular medication. The program requires no enrollment, has no income limits and can be used by all members of a family.

More than 50 area pharmacies will accept the cards, which offer discounts averaging 20 percent.  Cards are available for distribution at all Safety Net Provider sites, Memorial Health University Hospital, all Chatham County public libraries, Greenbriar Children's Center, Chatham County Health Department, Department of Family and Children's Services, Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, Thunderbolt town hall and local community centers.

Read the announcement in Savannah Morning News.
http://savannahnow.com/news/2010-01-07/free-discount-drug-cards-arrive-savannah

For more information on these and other new developments, visit Breaking News every month.

Paula Reynolds, MD, MPH
Executive Director
Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council
]]> Fundraiser for Community Health Mission & MedBank at the Lucas Theater tag:www.chathamsafetynet.org,2010://4.754 2010-01-12T20:57:24Z 2010-03-24T14:48:54Z Community Health Mission & MedBank are hosting a fundraising event at the Lucas Theater in downtown Savannah on April 30, 2010. Public Information http://www.gachd.org
Artists:

David Alsina, Bandoneon Player:
Composer, arranger, and director of tango bands and chamber music groups; native of Buenos Aires, started performing at the age of eight, and composed over 100 original songs, and the score for five independent films. David has been performing with the Miami City Ballet as bandoneon soloist with symphonic and philharmonic orchestras for more than 10 years. He has performed in Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Venezuela, Mexico, Canada, Italy, and the United States, where he currently resides. David has contributed bandoneon solos to the recording of TV spots and videos, soundtrack of movies "Random Hearts" and "Estados", and a large number of CDs, accompanying famous artists (Ricky Martin, Shakira, Julio Iglesias, Olga Tanon, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Daniela Romo, El Consorcio (Mocedades), Luis Enrique, Huey Dunbar, Enrique Chia, and many others.) The music of his bandoneon has been acclaimed in concert halls such as Carnegie Hall, Brooklyn Center, (New York); Gusman Center, Dade County Auditorium, Jackie Gleason, Bailey Concert Hall, Philharmonic Center, (Florida); Orange County Center (California);  Ohio University; University of Georgia; University of North Carolina; and more.

http://www.davidalsina.com/

Ricardo Ochoa, Violinist

Anibal Berraute, Pianist:
Pianist, Arranger and Producer with a large classical training, he began early as a sessionist playing with singers, conducting orchestras in TV shows and arranging and/or producing records in Argentina. There are various famous artists who have recorded his compositions too. Within Tango, Anibal Berraute has excelled as a Pianist and Musical Director in houses as "Michelangelo", "Tango Mío", "Castello Vechio", "La Ventana" and others traditional temples in Buenos Aires. He has worked with singers such as Raul Lavié, José Angel Trelles, Libertad Lamarque, Nestor Fabian, Guillermo Fernández, María Graña, Eladia Blázquez, Chico Novarro, Estela Rabal, Jairo, Mariano Mores ("master of whom I have learned the most"...), with whom he travelled around the world, and many others. He has shared stages with Ariel Ramírez, Osvaldo Copes, José Colángelo, Roberto Pansera, Victor Lavallen, Osvaldo Montes, Daniel Binelli, Nestor Marconi and other major musicians and artists. One of his most important goals in Argentina was a live recording as an homage to Astor Piazzolla, made with "Orquesta Estable del Teatro Colon" (Conductor Jose Carli). As an Arranger and Producer recently done two productions with argentinean artists in Mexico, the last album of legendary singer Fontan Luna before he passed away, and Hugo Jordan´s "Sabor a Tango", with participation of "Orquesta Filarmonica de Mexico". He performed also with this formation, "Concertango", a Tango Concert for Piano & Symphonic Orchestra. Actually he is in the final process as Arranger and Producer of new album of Fernando Soler, done with some of the best Tango musicians in Buenos Aires such as Walter Rios, Nestor Marconi, Fernando Suarez Paz, Hector Console, Daniel Falasca, Ricardo Dominguez and others. According to his words: "...Tango is at the same time, a visceral, nostalgic, passionate and romantic music with which I identify myself plainly. I consider that it represents a hundred percent of argentinean feeling, wherefore I'm very honored to show it through all over the world..."

http://www.anibalberraute.com/

Pablo and Alicia Repun, Tango Dancers:
Pablo Repun was born and raised in Buenos Aires- the city where the exciting and passionate dance of Argentine Tango first came alive. During his extensive tango training in Buenos Aires, Pablo studied with the top professional "Masters" of Argentine Tango: Carlos Hidalgo, Celia Blanco, Ernesto Carmona, Gustavo Naveira, Esteban Moreno, Pepito Avellaneda, Natalia Games & Gabriel Angio, Fabian Salas, Mingo Pugliese & Roberto Herrera. In addition to his training in tango, Pablo studied Graham Contemporary Dance and Parallelism Dance Technique at The National School of Dance in Buenos Aires.

Pablo enjoys teaching both private lessons and group classes to all levels from beginners to advanced students. He teaches all style of Argentine tango: Tango Salon, Close Embrace, Open Embrace, Social, Nuevo Tango and Performance Tango. He is known for his utmost concentration on the importance of posture, balance and technique for both Leaders and Followers. Pablo has taught his 'tango foundation' to several students who have gained international recognition.

In Buenos Aires, Pablo taught group classes, private lessons and workshops at local milongas, cultural centers, universities and also historical places like Café Tortoni and Café Homero Manzi.

He has taken his knowledge & experience both as a teacher and performer worldwide to Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Germany, Italy and throughout the USA in New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Maryland, Iowa, Kentucky, No. Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Seattle and Alaska, where he received a special invitation from the Mayor of Juneau . He has performed on TV numerous times in Brazil, Costa Rica and USA and traveled with Quintango quintet performing around the USA, appearing on the cover of their last CD, which won a Grammy in its field.(SEE "C.Vitae")

Pablo has performed at milongas, private events, public shows, hotel functions, corporate events and universities such as: 2008 Miami Tango Fantasy Congress; The Tropigala Theater, Florida Grand Opera Miami fundraising event "A Toast to You"; Quintango & Ars Flores Symphonic Orchestra; La Playa Hotel in Naples; Motorola Corporation's Hispanic Festival: 2005 Miami Tango Fantasy Congress; The University Center for the Performing Arts; The Argentinean Embassy in Washington, D.C.; Black Rock Center for the Performing Arts in Maryland; Ames City Auditorium Town & Gown Chamber Music Association in Iowa; Madison Theater in Kentucky; Thalian Hall in North Carolina; Tango Master Class at he University of Salisbury in Maryland; Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts, Virginia. (SEE"C.Vitae")
Pablo moved to Miami Florida in 2002, where he now has a very active schedule teaching and performing Argentine Tango in the Miami-Ft Lauderdale area, the west coast of Florida, in Naples, Ft. Myers and Sarasota - in addition to traveling throughout the USA and abroad doing workshops and performances.

For four years, Pablo taught group classes at South Florida's most popular weekly milonga, "The International Club of Argentine Tango" along with weekly classes in Aventura and Miami Dade Community College Kendall Campus.

At present, with his wife and tango partner, Alicia, they teach at the three most popular milongas on the east coast of Florida every Friday, Saturday and Sunday and also Host a monthly milonga on the west coast of Florida in Sarasota. In addition, they are the tango instructors at The University Center for Performing Arts teaching weekly classes. (SEE "AGENDA" for the schedule listing the availability of private lessons & group classes) In addition to teaching and performing, Pablo was one of the organizers of the "Miami Tangothon", an Argentine Tango marathon for Florida dancers. He was the Publisher and Editor of "El Milonguero Tango Magazine", the first Argentine tango magazine in Florida.

http://www.pablorepuntango.com/
]]> September 2009 tag:www.chathamsafetynet.org,2009://4.694 2009-09-15T19:31:46Z 2009-09-15T19:44:25Z Chatham County Safety Net is pleased to announce that J. C. Lewis Health Center is accepting new patients, has expanded hours and added specialty clinics. Safety Net http://www.chathamsafetynet.org

Dear Visitors-

At the Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council, our partners are constantly looking for ways to serve you better with added services and extended hours as opportunities become available. Below you will see a summary of the most recent progress:

J. C. Lewis Health Center has expanded clinic hours and is accepting new patients!

The hours are:

Monday

7:00 am - 7:30 pm

Tuesday

7:00 am - 7:30 pm

Wednesday

7:00 am - 7:30 pm

Thursday

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday

8:00 am - noon

Sunday

Closed

You may make an appointment or walk-in Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 9:00 am or Saturday between 8 am and 9 am.

On Thursdays, J.C. Lewis also has new specialty services available including Dietician/Nutrition Clinic, Orthopedic, Podiatry and Optometry. Please call J.C. Lewis Health Center at 495-8887 for more information.

Safety Net clinics are gearing up to receive and administer 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine- when it becomes available.

Want information about the flu direct from the source? Visit www.flu.gov

For more information on these and other new developments, visit Breaking News every month.

Paula Reynolds, MD, MPH

Paula Reynolds, MD, MPH

Executive Director

Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council

]]> Savannah becomes a WeCan City tag:www.chathamsafetynet.org,2009://4.685 2009-08-21T14:05:11Z 2009-08-21T14:16:54Z Savannah earns the coveted title of WeCan city, one of only fifteen across the US! Safety Net http://www.chathamsafetynet.org Savannah earns the coveted title of WeCan city, one of only fifteen across the US! Diane Weems, MD, Medical Director of the Chatham County Health Department presented the award to Mayor Otis Johnson on June 13, 2009 as both city and local health officials looked on.  Click here to read the coverage by the National Institutes of Health.

In 2007 The National Institutes of Health established the WeCan City designation to help city leaders improve the health of children through better eating habits, more exercise and less time in front of a TV or computer.Click here to learn more about what a WeCan city is.

Join your community in improving health for all!  Learn about the local commitment to health and wellness for everyone- Healthy Savannah.

]]> C.A.R.E. has a new home tag:www.chathamsafetynet.org,2009://4.684 2009-08-21T13:56:47Z 2009-08-21T14:04:46Z The Chatham County Health Department's C.A.R.E. clinic has a new home adjacent to J.C. Lewis Health Center. Safety Net http://www.chathamsafetynet.org The Chatham County Health Department's C.A.R.E. clinic has a new home adjacent to J.C. Lewis Health Center.

The HIV/AIDS resource center of the Chatham County Health Department is now located in the J.C.Lewis Behavioral Health Center on Fahm Street. The main entrance is from the parking lot to the right of the building.  The C.A.R.E. clinic is happy to have partnered with Union Mission to provide much needed services in this modern facility.

Chatham C.A.R.E. Center
107 B Fahm Street
Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: 912-651-2253
Fax:912-651-2365

Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Click here for more information on Chatham County Health Department Health Services

 

 

]]> Back to school is right around the corner tag:www.chathamsafetynet.org,2009://4.683 2009-08-21T13:52:50Z 2009-08-21T13:56:04Z Don't wait until the last minute to get your kids the shots they need! Safety Net http://www.chathamsafetynet.org School starts on September 1 in Chatham County.  Don't wait until the last minute to get your kids the shots they need!

Click here for the Savannah Morning News coverage.

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