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The wait is over! The St. John's Mercy Neighborhood Ministry March Newsletter is now here!
The March addition includes information about:
~ Colorectal Cancer Screening
~ Proposition A
~ Regional Health Commission's Newest Member Sharon Neumeister
~SLU's 'Open Doors' Event
~Cleaning Products Drive
~ Social Work Month
~ Community and Resource Fair
~ And Much More!
We would also like to share with you an upcoming Mammography Screening:
Saturday, April 17
10 am - 3 pm
Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis (MCCGSL)
1919 S. Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63104
This event is open to all women between the ages of 40 - 64. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 314-251-6400.
For additional health and social service resources, visit our website: www.stjohnsmercy.org/services/neighborhoodministry
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Integrated Health Network Clinics (Locations)
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UPDATED LIST OF HEALTH CLINIC IN OUR AREA
St. Louis Integrated Health Network Clinic Locations
County Health Departments
John C. Murphy Health Center
6065 Helen Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63134
Appointments: 314-522-6410
North Central Community Health Center
4000 Jennings Station Road
Pine Lawn, MO 63121
Appointments: 314-679-7800
South County Health Center
4580 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63127
Appointments: 314-842-1300
Family Care Health Centers
401 Holly Hills Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63111
Appointments: 314-353-5190
4352 Manchester Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
Appointments: 314-531-5444
Grace Hill Neighborhood Health Centers
Appointment Desk: 314-814-8700
Grace Hill Settlement House
2524 Hadley (temp site)
St. Louis, MO 63106
Grace Hill South– Hispanic Site
3400 S. Jefferson Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63118
Grace Hill at St. Patrick’s Health Center
800 N. Tucker
St. Louis, MO 63101
Appointments: 314-898-1919
Grace Hill Murphy - O’Fallon
1717 Biddle Street
St. Louis, MO 63106
Grace Hill Soulard - Benton Health Center
2220 Lemp Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63104
Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Centers
Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health I
5471 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
St. Louis, MO 63112
Appointments: 314-367-5820
Florence Hill Office
5541 Riverview Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63120
Appointments: 314-389-4566
Homer G. Phillips Office
2425 N. Whittier Street
St. Louis, MO 63113
Appointments: 314-371-3100
People’s Health Centers
5701 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112
Appointments: 314-367-7848
7200 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63143
Appointments: 314-781-9162
11642 W. Florissant Ave.
Florissant, MO 63033
Appointments: 314-838-8220
Smiley Urgent Care Center
St. Louis ConnectCare
5535 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112
314-879-6300
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
Mon. – Fri. 9AM – 7PM
Sat. & Sun. 8AM – 5PM
Other Area Clinics
Casa de Salud
3200 Chouteau Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63103
Appointments: 314-762-1250
Community Health-In-Partnership Services (CHIPS)
2431 N. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63106
Appointments: 314-652-9231
Health Care for Kids
4055 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Appointments: 314-535-7701 x1
Health Protection and Education Services (HPES)
Registration from 9 – 10:30 am
3rd Saturday of the month (except July & Dec.)
University City Public Library
6701 Delmar Blvd.
Phone: 314-448-7373
St. John’s Mercy JFK Health Center
615 S. New Ballas Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
St. Luke’s Pediatric Care
8007 St. Charles Rock Road
St. Louis, MO 63114
Appointments: 314-423-8195
St. Louis University School of Medicine Health Resource Center
Every Saturday 9 am – 12 pm
Patients seen on first come first serve basis
St. Augustine Catholic Church
In the basement of the school building
1371 Hamilton Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63112
Phone: 314-389-0008
Washington University School of Medicine
Saturday Neighborhood Health Clinic
Most Saturdays 9 am – 12 pm
Forest Park Southeast
4352 Manchester Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
Visit: http://snhc.wustl.edu/
Appointments: 314-251-6382
ASK ME 3™: GOOD QUESTIONS FOR YOUR GOOD HEALTH
Every time you talk with a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist, use the ASK ME 3™ questions to better understand your health.
What is my main problem? What do I need? Why is it important for me to do this?
TIPS FOR CLEAR HEALTH COMMUNICATION Check off the ones you will try:
0 I will ask the 3 questions.
0 I will bring a friend or family member to help me at my doctor visit.
0 I will make a list of my health concerns to tell my doctor.
0 I will bring a list of all my medicines when I visit my doctor.
0 I will ask my pharmacist for help when I have questions about my medicines.
WHAT IF I ASK AND STILL DON’T UNDERSTAND?
Let your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist know if you still don’t understand what you need to do.
You might say, “This is new to me. Will you please explain that to me one more time?”
Partnership for Clear Health Communication
Dial 211 or 800-427-4626 United Way Information & Referral
for critical health and human services, everyday needs and in time of crisis. 24-hour, seven-day-a-week availability. When appropriate, 2-1-1 specialists can connect callers directly with a service provider, eliminating the need to make another telephone call.
UPDATED LIST OF HEALTH CLINIC IN OUR AREA
St. Louis Integrated Health Network Clinic Locations
County Health Departments
John C. Murphy Health Center
6065 Helen Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63134
Appointments: 314-522-6410
North Central Community Health Center
4000 Jennings Station Road
Pine Lawn, MO 63121
Appointments: 314-679-7800
South County Health Center
4580 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63127
Appointments: 314-842-1300
Family Care Health Centers
401 Holly Hills Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63111
Appointments: 314-353-5190
4352 Manchester Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
Appointments: 314-531-5444
Grace Hill Neighborhood Health Centers
Appointment Desk: 314-814-8700
Grace Hill Settlement House
2524 Hadley (temp site)
St. Louis, MO 63106
Grace Hill South– Hispanic Site
3400 S. Jefferson Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63118
Grace Hill at St. Patrick’s Health Center
800 N. Tucker
St. Louis, MO 63101
Appointments: 314-898-1919
Grace Hill Murphy - O’Fallon
1717 Biddle Street
St. Louis, MO 63106
Grace Hill Soulard - Benton Health Center
2220 Lemp Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63104
Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Centers
Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health I
5471 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
St. Louis, MO 63112
Appointments: 314-367-5820
Florence Hill Office
5541 Riverview Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63120
Appointments: 314-389-4566
Homer G. Phillips Office
2425 N. Whittier Street
St. Louis, MO 63113
Appointments: 314-371-3100
People’s Health Centers
5701 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112
Appointments: 314-367-7848
7200 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63143
Appointments: 314-781-9162
11642 W. Florissant Ave.
Florissant, MO 63033
Appointments: 314-838-8220
Smiley Urgent Care Center
St. Louis ConnectCare
5535 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112
314-879-6300
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
Mon. – Fri. 9AM – 7PM
Sat. & Sun. 8AM – 5PM
Other Area Clinics
Casa de Salud
3200 Chouteau Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63103
Appointments: 314-762-1250
Community Health-In-Partnership Services (CHIPS)
2431 N. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63106
Appointments: 314-652-9231
Health Care for Kids
4055 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Appointments: 314-535-7701 x1
Health Protection and Education Services (HPES)
Registration from 9 – 10:30 am
3rd Saturday of the month (except July & Dec.)
University City Public Library
6701 Delmar Blvd.
Phone: 314-448-7373
St. John’s Mercy JFK Health Center
615 S. New Ballas Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
St. Luke’s Pediatric Care
8007 St. Charles Rock Road
St. Louis, MO 63114
Appointments: 314-423-8195
St. Louis University School of Medicine Health Resource Center
Every Saturday 9 am – 12 pm
Patients seen on first come first serve basis
St. Augustine Catholic Church
In the basement of the school building
1371 Hamilton Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63112
Phone: 314-389-0008
Washington University School of Medicine
Saturday Neighborhood Health Clinic
Most Saturdays 9 am – 12 pm
Forest Park Southeast
4352 Manchester Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
Visit: http://snhc.wustl.edu/
Appointments: 314-251-6382
ASK ME 3™: GOOD QUESTIONS FOR YOUR GOOD HEALTH
Every time you talk with a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist, use the ASK ME 3™ questions to better understand your health.
What is my main problem? What do I need? Why is it important for me to do this?
TIPS FOR CLEAR HEALTH COMMUNICATION Check off the ones you will try:
0 I will ask the 3 questions.
0 I will bring a friend or family member to help me at my doctor visit.
0 I will make a list of my health concerns to tell my doctor.
0 I will bring a list of all my medicines when I visit my doctor.
0 I will ask my pharmacist for help when I have questions about my medicines.
WHAT IF I ASK AND STILL DON’T UNDERSTAND?
Let your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist know if you still don’t understand what you need to do.
You might say, “This is new to me. Will you please explain that to me one more time?”
Partnership for Clear Health Communication
Dial 211 or 800-427-4626 United Way Information & Referral
for critical health and human services, everyday needs and in time of crisis. 24-hour, seven-day-a-week availability. When appropriate, 2-1-1 specialists can connect callers directly with a service provider, eliminating the need to make another telephone call.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Health Ministry Blood Pressure Check
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Health Ministry Blood Pressure Check
The second Sunday of each month will be Blood Pressure Check Day.Anyone who wishes to have their BP monitored, will be seen after the 9:00 service for 40 minutes and after the 10:30 servicefor an hour to 90 minutes. Also, bring a list of your currentmedications, to assist Carole Ward, RN, the new MCCGSLParish Nurse and the Health Ministry Team.This program will kick off Sunday, February14, 2010.For more information contact: parishnurse@mccgsl.org
Health Ministry Blood Pressure Check
The second Sunday of each month will be Blood Pressure Check Day.Anyone who wishes to have their BP monitored, will be seen after the 9:00 service for 40 minutes and after the 10:30 servicefor an hour to 90 minutes. Also, bring a list of your currentmedications, to assist Carole Ward, RN, the new MCCGSLParish Nurse and the Health Ministry Team.This program will kick off Sunday, February14, 2010.For more information contact: parishnurse@mccgsl.org
Upcoming United Way EVENTS
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1. 2-1-1 United Way of Greater St. Louis Open House
Come meet the new director and new chair of the volunteer advisory committee.
After a short presentation tour the 2-1-1 call center and speak with the 2-1-1 team.
See attached flyer for more details.
Thursday, February 11, 10:30 a.m.
910 N. 11th St.
St. Louis, MO 63101
2. Employee Benefits Design and Compliance for Nonprofit Organizations Discussion
The Nonprofit Management & Leadership Program at UMSL would like to help your nonprofit organization achieve your mission and goals by discussing valuable employee benefit plan design and compliance.
See attached flyer for more details.
Wednesday, February 24, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
JC Penney Conference Center at UMSL
Instructors: Sarah Roe Sise & Bryan Cave
Cost: $20
3. Cooking Demonstration and Food Tasting
The City of St. Louis Health Department will be holding a demonstration for all those interested in new ideas for healthy food preparation. All those in attendance will receive a gift!
See attached flyer for more details.
Wednesday, March 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Joint Neighborhood Ministry
Call Nurse Colleen to register: 314-771-3987
For additional health and social service resources, visit our website: www.stjohnsmercy.org/services/neighborhoodministry
1. 2-1-1 United Way of Greater St. Louis Open House
Come meet the new director and new chair of the volunteer advisory committee.
After a short presentation tour the 2-1-1 call center and speak with the 2-1-1 team.
See attached flyer for more details.
Thursday, February 11, 10:30 a.m.
910 N. 11th St.
St. Louis, MO 63101
2. Employee Benefits Design and Compliance for Nonprofit Organizations Discussion
The Nonprofit Management & Leadership Program at UMSL would like to help your nonprofit organization achieve your mission and goals by discussing valuable employee benefit plan design and compliance.
See attached flyer for more details.
Wednesday, February 24, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
JC Penney Conference Center at UMSL
Instructors: Sarah Roe Sise & Bryan Cave
Cost: $20
3. Cooking Demonstration and Food Tasting
The City of St. Louis Health Department will be holding a demonstration for all those interested in new ideas for healthy food preparation. All those in attendance will receive a gift!
See attached flyer for more details.
Wednesday, March 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Joint Neighborhood Ministry
Call Nurse Colleen to register: 314-771-3987
For additional health and social service resources, visit our website: www.stjohnsmercy.org/services/neighborhoodministry
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Free Health Screening, Education, and Treatment Referrals
Free Health Screening, Education, and Treatment Referrals
Sponsored by Health Protection and Education Services
Sponsored by Health Protection and Education Services
University City Public Library
6701 Delmar Blvd.
One Saturday per month in 2010
Details: Free tests available for adults and youth including: Anemia, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Dental, Diabetes, Hearing, Heart and Lung Disease, Vision and So Much More!
See Flyer Attached for Details
Free Mammography Screening
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Church
2650 Parker Rd.
Florissant, MO 63033
Free mammogram for all women over 40 and $5 grocery gift card for all who attend.
See Flyer Attached for Details
For additional health and social service resources, visit our website: www.stjohnsmercy.org/services/neighborhoodministry
Peace
Alexa Previti
Gateway Vincentian Volunteer
St. John's Mercy Neighborhood Ministry
3660 Gravois Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63116
314-865-0927 ext 4 314-865-0679 (fax)
Alexa.Previti@Mercy.net
www.stjohnsmercy.org/services/neighborhoodministry
Monday, January 25, 2010
Schnucks Offering Free Prenatal Vitamins
Schnucks Offering Free Prenatal Vitamins
Schnucks is offering free prescription prenatal vitamins at its pharmacies to help pregnant women prevent birth defects. All 103 Schnucks Pharmacies will offer 13 of the most often prescribed vitamins absolutely free. Customers must present a valid prescription for selected prenatal vitamins, which are free regardless of insurance provider.
**Free H1N1 Vaccine for St. Louis County Residents
**No appointment necessary. Locations and times below:
North Central Community Health Center
4000 Jennings Station Road
Pine Lawn, MO 63121
Monday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
South County Health Center
4580 South Lindbergh Boulevard
Sunset Hills, MO 63127
Monday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Queeny Park – Greensfelder Recreation Complex
550 Weidman Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Also contact your local Shop n' Save: $15 and Walgreens: $18 to find out about available vaccines.
All are invited to receive free vaccines on:
Thursday, January 21
1:00 - 5:00 pm
St. Louis University Allied Health Professions Building
3rd Floor Multipurpose Room 3437 Caroline Mall (63014)
Peace
Alexa Previti
Gateway Vincentian Volunteer
St. John's Mercy Neighborhood Ministry
3660 Gravois Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63116
314-865-0927 ext 4 314-865-0679 (fax)
Alexa.Previti@Mercy.net
stjohnsmercy.org/services/neighborhoodministry
Schnucks is offering free prescription prenatal vitamins at its pharmacies to help pregnant women prevent birth defects. All 103 Schnucks Pharmacies will offer 13 of the most often prescribed vitamins absolutely free. Customers must present a valid prescription for selected prenatal vitamins, which are free regardless of insurance provider.
**Free H1N1 Vaccine for St. Louis County Residents
**No appointment necessary. Locations and times below:
North Central Community Health Center
4000 Jennings Station Road
Pine Lawn, MO 63121
Monday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
South County Health Center
4580 South Lindbergh Boulevard
Sunset Hills, MO 63127
Monday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Queeny Park – Greensfelder Recreation Complex
550 Weidman Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Also contact your local Shop n' Save: $15 and Walgreens: $18 to find out about available vaccines.
All are invited to receive free vaccines on:
Thursday, January 21
1:00 - 5:00 pm
St. Louis University Allied Health Professions Building
3rd Floor Multipurpose Room 3437 Caroline Mall (63014)
Peace
Alexa Previti
Gateway Vincentian Volunteer
St. John's Mercy Neighborhood Ministry
3660 Gravois Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63116
314-865-0927 ext 4 314-865-0679 (fax)
Alexa.Previti@Mercy.net
stjohnsmercy.org/services/neighborhoodministry
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
FREE MAMOGRAPHY Screening - FEB 3, 2010
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on behalf of:
Gateway Vincentian Volunteer
St. John's Mercy Neighborhood Ministry
3660 Gravois Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63116
314-865-0927 ext 4 314-865-0679 (fax)
Alexa.Previti@Mercy.net
stjohnsmercy.org/services/neighborhoodministry
Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Place: Shalom House
1040 S. Taylor
St. Louis, MO 63110
Free Mammograms and Breast Exams for Uninsured Women
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Appointments are required
Please call Karla Pruemer
314-534-1010 ext. 221
$5 Grocery Gift Card
for All Women
Who Have a Mammogram
All women 40 years of age and older are encouraged to have yearly mammograms.
If uninsured bring: If insured bring:
· Proof of income — Insurance card
· Picture ID — Picture ID
on behalf of:
Gateway Vincentian Volunteer
St. John's Mercy Neighborhood Ministry
3660 Gravois Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63116
314-865-0927 ext 4 314-865-0679 (fax)
Alexa.Previti@Mercy.net
stjohnsmercy.org/services/neighborhoodministry
Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Place: Shalom House
1040 S. Taylor
St. Louis, MO 63110
Free Mammograms and Breast Exams for Uninsured Women
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Appointments are required
Please call Karla Pruemer
314-534-1010 ext. 221
$5 Grocery Gift Card
for All Women
Who Have a Mammogram
All women 40 years of age and older are encouraged to have yearly mammograms.
If uninsured bring: If insured bring:
· Proof of income — Insurance card
· Picture ID — Picture ID
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