GCHC News from Around the CountyLeadership Gadsden graduates first class The first class of Leadership Gadsden Academy graduated last Friday night. Max Martinez was the sponsor of the first class and spoke about the purpose of the academy was to create new leaders. Martinez challenged the graduating class to “go out and help make other leaders.” “I want to thank all of you for stepping up and being the first class of Leadership Gadsden,” said class president James Maloy. Click here to read the entire story.
PAMS revived by health dept. The Gadsden County Community Health Council, Inc. has revived the Prescription Assistance Medical Services (PAMS) program. Originally established in 2004, it has found new supporters such as the Gadsden County Health Department and Big Bend Rural Health Network. They are coupled with the efforts of local physicians, the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners, Maximo Martinez, who is the executive director the Gadsden County Community Health Council, Inc., and former state representative Curtis Richardson. Click here to read the entire story.
County agrees to fund PAMS program he Prescription Assistance Medical Services program (PAMS) in Gadsden County will continue. PAMS, which helps provide free prescription drugs to those without insurance or access to government assistance, received funding by the county commission Tuesday. Howard McKinnon, chairman of the Gadsden County Health Council, a watchdog group established to oversee grant programs in the county, spoke to the commission concerning the financial status of the program. Click here to read the entire story.
Gadsden prescription program receives funding About one in every three people in Gadsden County are without health insurance and should they need medications, they may not be able to afford them. The PAMS or Prescription Assistance Medical Services program, has become vital for hundreds of Gadsden County residents. Under insured or those without insurance can go through a short application process. Once accepted, PAMS matches their prescription needs with pharmaceutical companies that offer the drug for free. Click here to read the entire story.
Rep. Curtis Richardson honored at GCHC annual Board retreat Here are some photos of the luncheon held June 11, 2008 at our annual Board retreat to honor Rep. Curtis Richardson for all his hard work and dedication to the Gadsden Community Health Council, Inc. and the citizens of Gadsden County. Click here to read the entire story.
Experts discuss infant mortality rate The Gadsden County Community Health Council heard state experts report statistics and causes of infant mortality and premature births last week. State maternal and child health epidemiologist Dr. William Sappenfield, Amy Cober, director of the Florida Office of Minority Health, and FSU consultant on infant, maternal and reproductive health Cheryl Clark offered trends and disparities of infant mortality in Florida and Gadsden County as well as racial and ethnic health disparities. Click here to read the entire story.
Health talk TV show to air locally A monthly talk show about Gadsden County's health issues will soon air on local cable stations. The hour long show hosted by Gadsden County Community Health Council (GCCHC) executive director Max Martinez will be shown immediately after each county commission meeting. Click here to read the entire story.
Local health care: what's next after vote failed by ALICE DU PONT, The Gadsden County Times Editor-Gadsden County voters rejected the half-cent sales lax, which would have provided funds 10 help the uninsured and underinsured receive health care. Click here to read the entire story.
Con. Boyd secures funding for prescription drug assistance in Gadsden County WASHINGTON, D.C.-Congressman Allen Boyd (D-North Florida), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, has secured $100,000 in federal funding to provide prescription drug assistance to low income residents in Gadsden County. This funding was included in the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act (HR 3043) for Fiscal Year 2008, which passed last week in the House of Representatives, and it will be administered under Gadsden Health Council's Prescription Assistance Medical Services (PAMS) Program. Click here to read the entire story.
Health council receives $7,000 check from United Way The Big Bend United Way presented the Gadsden County Community Health Council with a check for $7,000 last week. The money will be used to help fund the. "Whole Child" project in Gadsden County sponsored by the Lawton Chiles Foundation. |
