Vaccine Clinic May 6, Register Today & Spread the Word!

HCC Vaccine Clinic is May 6

Health Care Collaborative (HCC) of Rural Missouri will be hosting a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday, May 6, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at our Lexington office located at 825 S Hwy 13, Lexington, MO 64067.

Anyone who is 18 and older can make an appointment. Please wear a short sleeve shirt to your appointment.

If you have questions or need help registering, call 660-229-5293 or 816-807-5795.

Project Connect Returns Fri. May 21!

Lexington Project Connect is Friday, May 21, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lexington 4-Life Center, 811 S. Hwy 13. Due to the pandemic, masks and social distancing are required.

Free services for adults include:

Dental extractions
Height, weight, blood pressure check, etc.
COVID-19 vaccine (Johnson & Johnson)
Medicare & Medicaid assistance
Medicaid expansion education
Pregnancy tests & women’s resources
Exit bags with hygiene supplies and necessities
Immunizations voucher (good for 14 days)
Birth/death certificate voucher (good for 14 days)
MO driver’s license & photo ID voucher (good for 14 days)
Many other resources!

Anyone needing services is asked to sign up by calling Shelly at 660.214.2869. The deadline to sign up is May 14, 2021.

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Caregiver Training & Relief Program Offers Roadmap & Respite for Caregivers of Loved Ones with Dementia

The Customized Caregiver Training and Relief Program (CCTRP) administered by the Missouri Rural Health Association (MRHA), provides in-home training for Alzheimer’s/dementia caregivers and respite assistance for families living with Alzheimer’s/dementia.

The Caregiver Training Program, delivered by Memory Care Home Solutions, includes in-home assessment, care plan, training materials and resources, follow-up calls/visits.

Enrollment in the Training Program begins through a pre-screening phone call (314.645.6247) with a Memory Care intake specialist.

Watch a webinar about the Caregiver Training Program here.

The Caregiver Relief Program, delivered by the Alzheimer’s Association, will provide reimbursements to caregivers for respite and related services such as in-home care, incontinence products and nutritional supplements, assessment and care coordination, adult day care, safety and supportive programs, education programs, and counseling services.

Enrollment in the Caregiver Relief Program begins with a call to the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) to set up a Care Consultation.

Watch a webinar about the Caregiver Relief Program here.

Learn More and Get Help Enrolling

HCC/Live Well Podcast Features Kayla Schmidt and Her Work with RCORP

Kayla Schmidt, Risk Clinical Services Coordinator for HCC/Live Well, oversees several grants including the Rural Community Opioid Response Program (RCORP). Currently in year two of the three-year timeline, Schmidt continues to look for sustainable solutions to combat opioid use in rural communities.

Listen to the HCC/Live Well Podcast featuring Kayla Schmidt here.