| CHAN:
As of April 2005 Community Health Access Network has 180 patients
in the program and continues to enroll new ones. CHAN also has two
optometrists on board. Current total cost of provider services donated
is $101,101.00, and total cost of medications paid by CHAN is $68,002.00.
http://communityhealthlink.net
METH PROGRAMS:
CHL 45 Member Action Team comprised of representatives from county
agencies and community organizations held community meetings to
discuss Jackson County's growing drug and violence problems. In
October, 2004 a successful workshop entitled "Bio-Hazard Next
door" was held educating the public on how to recognize Meth
labs in neighborhoods and precautions one should take. New programs
are in progress.
CHILDHOOD
HEALTHY WEIGHT: CHL 40 member Action Team on Childhood Healthy
Weight provided BMI results from Jackson County schools and sent
reports to parents. The Action team meets monthly to explore existing
programs and develop new initiatives to encourage physical activity
and healthy eating. Results from the 2005 survey can be found in
the April newsletter posted at http://communityhealthlink.net
ASTHMA: CHL
joined the Canary Coalition in 2004, a Sylva-based non-profit that
works to improve air quality in the region. In February 2005 the
Canary Coalition acted to block loosening of state's emission control
standards. Many in the region suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, such as asthma, pneumonia and emphysema. Asthma is reported
to be the reason children frequently miss school. http://www.canarycoalition.org/
Note: A copy of the community assessment
is available through Commuity Health Link for area organizations
who wish to affect change for health improvement in Jackson County.
We encourage community members to call us about community needs
in order for us to consider the development of an action team to
work on any concerns.
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