Health Center to Host "Medicare 101" Presentation

Do you know everything you need to about Medicare? If you’re turning 65 and ready to start Medicare or know someone who is, please attend “Medicare 101,” a program presented by Missouri CLAIM on Wednesday, September 19^th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Health Center Classroom, located at 800 Adam Drive in Chillicothe.

CLAIM stands for Community Leaders Assisting the Insured of Missouri, our State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

CLAIM provides free, non-biased information to help Medicare beneficiaries make informed decisions about their health care benefits.

Topics will include: 

•             Basic Medicare

•             Part A & Part B

•             Part D Prescription Drug Coverage

•             Supplemental and Medigap Insurance Options

•             Public Assistance Programs

•             CLAIM Program services

The Health Center will also be offering a follow-up Medicare Enrollment event on Tuesday, October 16^th where certified CLAIM counselors will sit down with you one-on-one to help you get the most from your health benefits.  Appointments will be made through Missouri CLAIM beginning in early October. 

CLAIM does not sell or promote any insurance company or its products.   There is registration for this presentation, we invite the public to attend and to spread the word to others who could benefit.

If you would like to know more, check out the CLAIM website https://missouriclaim.org

Upcoming “Eight Pillars of Joy” Meditation Series

Livingston County Health Center is excited to announce an upcoming series “Eight Pillars of Joy” Meditation Series led by Cristina Clerico.  Classes will be held every Tuesday, beginning on Tuesday, September 4th at 5:30 p.m. in the Health Center classroom, located at 800 Adam Drive.   There will also be a daytime offering on Thursdays at Noon, beginning Thursday, September 6^th.

A regular meditation practice can reduce stress, improve focus, stabilize emotions, promote physical health, and increase compassion towards others and ourselves. 

Eight Pillars of Joy is based on a meeting held between Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dali Lama in 2015, where they one of the most important of conversations: how can we find joy, despite the suffering that is intrinsically bound to life?  Finding truth in many different fields, from psychology to theology to their own storied personal experiences, these two men agreed on a set of positive qualities that can help people experience joy not as a fleeting emotion, but as an enduring part of their lives. This meditation series strives to help find out what personality traits to cultivate within your own heart and mind by learning these 8 pillars of joy.

Cristina started meditating 30 years ago and has been teaching for more than ten.  She is thrilled that research now proves the many physical, emotional and mental benefits of mindfulness.

Take advantage of this interactive Mindful Mediation Series to add more wellness tools you can use to reduce stress, improve concentration and put you in better touch with yourself.  There is no cost to attend, and no registration necessary, just arrive at class.

For more information about the upcoming classes, please call 660-646-5506.

HEALTH CENTER OFFERING SMART CONNECTIONS CLASS SERIES

Livingston County Health Center would like to announce a Smart Connections® class series coming to Chillicothe beginning on Wednesday, September 12^th in the Health Center classroom, located at 800 Adam Drive.

Smart Connections® is a free program from Trauma Smart® for parents and caregivers to connect, network and enhance skills in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. Anyone who deals with kids can add tools to address challenging behaviors as well as to increase connection with your child.

Mary Taylor, RN and Maternal Child Health Coordinator at the Health Center will be the instructor. Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings at 5:30, as scheduled   Classes include: “Managing the Ups & Downs”; “Reading the Signs”; “Creating Comfort”; “Encouraging Growth”; “Feelings Detective” and more.  To view more of the schedule, visit our website at www.livcohealthcenter.com.

Smart Connections® complements the Trauma Smart program implemented in Chillicothe R-II grades Kindergarten through 5^th grade.  The project was funded by the Livingston County Health Center, Chillicothe R-II School District and special funding from the Crittendon Foundation.

There is no charge to attend classes.  Parents and Caregivers who are interested in attending should call the Health Center at 646-5506 to register, or visit our website: www.livcohealthcenter.com to access the online application.  

For more information about the program, contact Mary Taylor, RN at 646-5506.