Migrant Worker Health Program Partners with Community Groups for Health & Wellness Fair

COI's Migrant Farm Worker Health Program recently partnered with several community groups for its "Migrant Health & Wellness Fair."

The Fair, held in the Fredonia Migrant Head Start School, features glucose and cholesterol screenings by a team from Brooks Hospital, nutrition education by Cornell Cooperative Extension, educational sessions about mammography, breast examinations, and a free colorectal exam kit from Partners for Prevention; and education and information materials about STDs from the Chautauqua  County Health Department.

The Fredonia Migrant Tutorial provides translation services for the fair and identifies those who need help learning English. Fidelis Insurance Company also sends representatives to offer insurance availability and eligibility information. They work with the Facilitated Enrollment Program, who does much the same thing. The MOMS and WIC program are also represented.

Chautauqua Opportunities had Registered Nurses and LPN's provide blood pressure screening for everyone. They also provided educational Spanish books regarding diabetes. Recipe books were also included. A cup-cake decoration session was instrumental in keeping

the children busy so their parents could take part in the other sessions. Mobile Crisis Program ( of Chautauqua Opportunities) provided information on their crisis intervention program an d24 hour hot-line to obtain help.

The AIDS Community Service Program teamed up with the State Health Department in order to do HIV testing during the Fair.

The Family Services Coordinator presented books, coloring books, crayons and many information brochures to each family member. A healthy dinner was provided for all by the COI kitchen. New York State  Troopers barracks provided demonstrations for proper Child car set installation. This event continues to grow with each season.

Migrant Worker Gets Blood Pressure Checked

COI's Alzheimer's Community Service Program Offers "Caresitter" Services

The Alzheimer's Community Service Program of Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. offers free Respite Care hours to families who are taking care of loved ones afflicted with Alzheimer's or any other related dementias.

Caregivers that are taking care of family members afflicted with Alzheimer's or other dementias are encouraged to come join our support group. Ideas and strength are drawn from each other at these support group sessions. It is held on the second Wednesday of the month from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the Steger Apartments in Dunkirk.

If you feel you are unable to attend

due to a lack of a "caresitter," we can help. With one phone call to 366-3335, a qualified personal care aide can be scheduled to attend to your loved one in your absence. This will enable you to not only have time to attend this support group but also to have extra time for yourself.

If you would like to access these services or gather information on other services offered through the Alzheimer's Community Service program, contact Sally Sanderson at 366-3335.

The Alzheimer's Community Service Program of Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. is funded by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Chronic Diseases.