10/17/2019 | Clarinda Herald Journal Clarinda, Iowa
Clarinda Regional Health Center’s Fresh Eats program, formerly known as Meals on Wheels, is looking for more customers and volunteers.
Fresh Eats is intended for homebound residents who are disabled or cannot drive to buy groceries or go out to dinner. Fresh Eats provides a balanced, meal and some interaction to visit with delivery volunteers. Pat Davison, Program Coordinator, said “the meals are balanced among all the major food groups and can be altered to meet customer’s dietary needs such as diabetes restrictions or if a soft, easy to eat meal is preferred. You can have it your way if you have restrictions on what you can’t eat.”
Menus are known weeks in advance, usually released the last week of the month.
There is no age limit on who can receive the meals which are prepared by CRHC’s food service department and delivered within Clarinda city limits.
“There are other food delivery services available. They are not local services and consist mainly of frozen options. We really feel strongly about what we are doing here with Fresh Eats,” said center marketing manager Bethany Muller.
Distribution for meals begins at about 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. Foods are delivered in containers that can keep leftovers in the refrigerator or frozen for later use. The containers are also disposable. Meals may also be delivered frozen at an additional fee.
Volunteers are key to the program’s success! “without our volunteers, we could not provide this service, they are the true champions of Fresh Eats,” said Davison. Dietary Manager. Lisa Allumbaugh adds, “We need volunteers to fill the routes and it’s always good to have a few substitutes too.”
Joy Nordyke, volunteer and wife of CRHC, CEO Chuck Nordyke stated, “Volunteering with Fresh Eats is a good opportunity to help provide a great service and help some of our most at-risk neighbors get some social interaction which is important for mental health. My kids and I do our delivery route in the summer and I keep it up while they are in school. I look forward to seeing my folks along the route. I enjoy my time with them.”
Allumbaugh estimated each route takes no more than 30 minutes to complete. Fresh Eats does not operate on the major holidays, like Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July and they abide by the Clarinda school’s decision to close on inclement weather days due to dangerous road conditions.
“We are hoping for more volunteers to help us distribute the meals. Our numbers are down, making it difficult to maintain the same number of meals we deliver to community members,” Muller said.
For information about Fresh Eats, and to be a volunteer, contact Lisa Allumbaugh at (712) 542-8261.
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
Health comes in all forms including physical, mental, and social well-being.
You may have heard about Social Determinants of Health in the news recently and the federal mandate from CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) regarding a Health-Related Social Needs Screening Tool……. but what is it?
This is a group of questions to screen for safety, living conditions, educational needs, economic status, access to quality healthcare, and other situations that may affect a person's overall health. Once identified, Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC) can assist in finding resources and help patients overcome some of these barriers.
Examples of questions you might be asked during admission may include:
Of course, a patient has the right to refuse to answer any of the questions.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Maggie Brown at 712-542-8207 or mbrown@clarindahealth.com.
Sources:
Healthy People 2030 | health.gov
The AHC Health-Related Social Needs Screening Tool (cms.gov)
Social Determinant of Health: Education Is Crucial (tulane.edu)
[Clarinda, Iowa]— The Hugh and Maxine Loudon Estate contributed $750,000 to the Clarinda Regional Health Center which has been used to develop and construct a state-of-the-art operating room facility. This initiative aims to enhance healthcare services and accommodate the growing needs of the community for advanced medical care. The newly constructed operating room is equipped with cutting-edge technology and modern amenities, fostering an environment conducive to precision, innovation, and patient-centered care.
The contribution was originally made by the Loudon Estate in 2013 to assist with the construction of the new hospital. With the hospital opening in 2012 and funding needs secured, Maxine’s daughter and son-in-law, Lyn and Orville Dodd, agreed the donation could be used for future expansion projects.
The new operating room will facilitate various complex surgical procedures, enabling medical professionals at Clarinda Regional Health Center to deliver advanced care efficiently and effectively. This expansion emphasizes the collaborative efforts between generous donors and Clarinda Regional Health Center to prioritize patient well-being and elevate the standard of healthcare services in the region.
“Clarinda Regional Health Center is extremely grateful to the Loudon Family for this generous donation allowing us to remain committed to supporting initiatives that promote healthcare advancement and benefit the community at large,” stated Chuck Nordyke, CRHC CEO.
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Make note of upcoming closures at CRHC and it's clinics to observe year end holidays November 2023 through January of 2024!
We are grateful for each and every one of our team members and the dedication they have shown to our patients throughout the past year. To show our appreciation, we want to make sure our team members have plenty of time to spend with their families. The Emergency Department is always open and available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year for any emergency health care needs. Below is a list of our upcoming holiday closures and which clinics are affected:
Holiday Hours for CRHC's Walk-in Clinic :
-Thanksgiving Day (11/24): CLOSED
-Black Friday (11/25): OPEN 8am - 4pm
-Christmas Eve (12/24): CLOSED
-Christmas Day (12/25): CLOSED
-Day After Christmas (12/26): OPEN 7am - 7pm
-New Years Eve (12/31): CLOSED
-New Years Day (1/1): OPEN 8am - 4pm
Holiday Hours for All Other CRHC Clinics:
Including Clarinda Medical Associates , Specialty Clinic , Villisca Family Health Center , Bedford Family Health Center , Clarinda Mental Health Center , Rehab & Sports Med Center and the Infusion Center :
-Thanksgiving Day (11/24): CLOSED
-Black Friday (11/25): CLOSED
-Christmas Eve (12/24): CLOSED
-Christmas Day (12/25): CLOSED
-Day After Christmas (12/26): Normal Clinic Hours
-New Years Eve (12/31): CLOSED
-New Years Day (1/1): CLOSED
To stay up to date with clinic closures, events or happenings at Clarinda Regional Health Center and any of their community clinics we encourage you to follow us on social media!
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