Healthy Weight for Children | P.H.A.S.E. | Ryan White/ADAP | Lead Poisoning | Child Safety Seat Program | Nursing Home Placement or Personal Care Screenings
The Healthy Weight Coalition is involved with addressing the problem of childhood overweight in Piedmont Health District. The coalition is composed of members from Public Health, Virginia Cooperative Extension, YMCA, Public Schools, Colleges, the medical community and concerned parents and citizens. Members share what they are doing to address the problem of childhood over weight and partner to offer projects and programs. Projects the coalition has been involved in include: working with school districts to improve vending machine choices, providing teacher and staff in services, providing materials for teachers to use in the classroom, providing PTA programs, participation in Health Fairs, and partnering with the YMCA for an adolescent physical fitness program.
The coalition usually meets bi-monthly. To participate in the meetings or for more information please call Rebecca Maxwell, RD at 434-392-3984, ext. 140.
What
Community based coalition to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS in Planning District 14 through prevention and education services (Counties of Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, Prince Edward).
For Whom
Persons/organization/groups residing in Planning District 14. Call for more information.
Fees
None
Call
Crossroads Prevention Services
P.O. Drawer 248
708 North Main Street
Farmville, VA 23901
434-392-9461
fax - 434-392-8839
e-mail - bonnie.statzer@yahoo.com
HIV/AIDS hotline - 1-800-533-4148
What
Provides medications and health care services to persons living with HIV/AIDS residing in Planning District 14.
For Whom
The Ryan White (RW) program provides healthcare services to persons living with HIV/AIDS. A major part of this funding is for the AIDS Drug Assistance program (ADAP) that provides HIV/AIDS medications to persons who are not on Medicaid or Medicare, have no health insurance. No other form of payment, and earn only up to 300% of the federal poverty level. The other part of the Ryan White program provides health care services. Ryan White funding is the payer of last resort.
Fees
Based on income. Call for more information.
Call
For information and to make an appointment:
Amelia
Buckingham
Charlotte
Cumberland
Lunenburg
Nottoway
Prince Edward
Central Virginia HIV Care Consortium
Toll free- 1 866 – 838-4133
804-828-1827
Childhood lead poisoning is a serious but preventable health problem for many children. Blood lead levels as low as 10ug/dL can have harmful effects on a child's learning and behavior. High levels can cause devastating health problems. Testing children for lead poisoning can identify those in need of interventions and treatment.
Children should be tested by their doctor at ages 1 and 2. Children who were not tested at this age should be tested at their next visit to the doctor. Any fingerstick lead results of 10 ug/dL or higher should be confirmed by a venous blood test. Additional testing may be necessary if elevated levels are found.
Children are at higher risk for lead poisoning if they:
Children with lead levels of 10ug/dL or above should be followed closely by their doctor. They will need periodic testing, instruction on foods that should not be eaten because they increase the absorption of lead into the body, methods of cleaning to decrease lead contaminated dust in the home, and any treatment necessary. The Health Department can assist your Doctor by helping to identify the source of lead poisoning, providing education on diet, methods of cleaning, and doing an extensive home assessment if necessary.
If you have been told your child has elevated lead levels, it is critical that you keep all medical appointments, adjust their diet, identify the source of the lead and remove it from the child's environment and follow all recommendations. If caught early, damage from lead poisoning can be prevented or reversed.
Links
CDC
What
Free car seats available to families who qualify.Parents must attend a short instructional session to learn the correct placement and use of the car seat or booster seat.
For Whom
To apply for a car seat or booster seat, applicantsmust be:
Fees
None
Call
Amelia
Buckingham
Charlotte
Cumberland
Lunenburg
Nottoway
Prince Edward
Links
www.safetyseatva.org
VA Safety Seat Program - 1-800-732-8333
The Health Department assists the Department of Social Services in screening Medicaid eligible individuals who are considering admission to a nursing home. Persons considering nursing home placement to be paid for by Medicaid must request this screening through the Department of Social Services in their county of residence. They should have discussed their Medicaid eligibility with Social Services. To qualify for Medicaid nursing home placement or other Medicaid services like Personal Care, Waiver services, etc., the individual must be eligible for Medicaid and meet all the Medicaid criteria for Nursing Home Placement. If the individual does not meet the criteria set forth by Medicaid for nursing home placement, then the individual is not eligible for the other Medicaid personal care in home services.
For more information, call your County Department of Social Services.