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12 Community April 2, 2022 County Health Departments Spotlight Services for Recognition Week LAWTON - National Public some private insurances are program provides the informa- able to provide support and cally qualifying diagnosis (such partment Health Week (April 4-10) is an accepted. No one is denied ser- tion and resources Oklahoma guidance for new mothers. as autism, down syndrome, Walters - 1501-A S. 7th St., opportunity to spotlight the vices based on an inability to families need to help protect You are automatically in- cerebral palsy, etc.) or by devel- (580) 875-6121 many community health ser- pay. Contact the county health themselves and others by pre- come-eligible for WIC benefits opmental evaluation with two Greer County Health De- vices provided by the county department to schedule an ap- venting the spread of diseases. if you receive Medicaid, SNAP 25% delays or one 50% delay. partment health departments in south- pointment or for more infor- ‘The county health department or TANE. WIC is for all kinds Contact information for Dis- Mangum - 2100 N. Louis west Oklahoma. The NPHW mation. offers immunizations for chil- of Oklahoma families - mar- trict 5 County Health Depart- Tittle, (580) 782-5531 theme for 2022 is “Public A few of the services the dren as well as select immu- ried and single parents, work- ments: Harmon County Health De- Health is Where You Are.” health department provides to nizations for adults. Vaccines ing or unemployed. If you are Beckham County Health De- partment “During the week we will the public are listed below. for children and adolescents a mother, father, grandparent, partment Hollis - 1104 N. 7th St., focus on the numerous health Children First: Preparing indude DTaP, IPV, Hepati- foster parent or legal guardian Elk City - 400 BE. 3rd St., (580) 688-3348 programs and clinical services First-Time Mothers for Parent- tis A & B, Pneumococcal, Td/ of a child under five years, you (880) 225-1173 Jackson County Health De- we have at the health depart- hood Tdap, Flu, Meningococcal, Hib, can apply for WIC. Sayre - 115 S. 4th St., (580) partment ment that can make our com- Children First is a free pro- MMR, Varicella, HPV, rotavi- Family Planning 928-5551 Altus - 401 W. Tamarack Rd., munities healthier, stron- gram for first-time mothers rus and COVID-19. ‘The Oklahoma Family Plan- Caddo County Health De- (580) 482-7308 ger and safer,” said Brandie in Oklahoma that provides at- Oklahoma Women, Infants ning Program _ empowers partment Kiowa County Health De- Combs, Regional Administra- home maternity consultations & Children Program (WIC) Oklahomans of reproductive Anadarko - 216 W. Broad- partment tive Director for District 5, with specially trained nurses WIC is a federally funded age with the information and way, (405) 247-2507 Hobart - 431 W. Elm, (580) which includes Beckham, Cad- beginning early in the preg- nutrition education and sup- services necessary to make Comanche County Health 726-3316 do, Comanche, Cotton, Grady, nancy and continuing through plemental food program for healthy choices when consid- Department Tillman County Health De- Harmon, Jackson, Tillman and the child’s second birthday. low-income pregnant, breast- ering family size and timing. Lawton - 1010 SW Sheridan partment Washita counties. Mothers receive information feeding and postpartum wom- Services include counseling Rd., (580) 248-5890 Frederick - 1500 N. Main St., “Your county health de- on promoting a healthy, safe en, infants and children up and referrals, birth control and Cotton County Health De- (580) 335-2163 partment offers a variety of lifestyle for their family while to age five. More than 60,000 pregnancy diagnosis, physi- services, such as testing, im- gaining a greater understand- Oklahomans participate in cal exams, screening for sexu- ANG: munizations, family planning ing of the types of help and the WIC program each month. ally transmitted infections and — reproductive health, sexual resources available to them in WIC provides a variety of nu- HIV, hepatitis C testing, pap health and communicable dis- the community. To be eligible tritious foods including milk, smears and breast exams. eases, maternity education, for enrollment, participants formula, juice, cheese, cereal, SoonerStart - Early Inter- aN well-baby clinics, adolescent must be a first-time mother, whole grains, beans and eggs. vention Program health clinics, newborn hear- less than 29 weeks pregnant at Breastfeeding mothers can re- This program is available = > intoanew © pPAPARIMEN ing screening, child develop- the time of enrollment, with a ceive additional foods. Private to infants and toddlers with mental services, environmen- monthly household income at consultations with dietitians developmental delays and/or ——_.. tal health and the SoonerStart or below 185% of the federal are available at no cost, as well disabilities. The service pro- program,” said Combs. poverty level. as online and interactive nu- vides support and resources to Many of the services are Immunization Services for trition education and fitness assist family members to en- free or based on family size Children and Adults group classes. Breastfeeding hance a child’s ability to learn and income. SoonerCare and The Immunization Services peer counselors are also avail- new skills and overcome chal- _.— Remington Station lenges that can increase suc- cess in school and life. Soon- Ventura Heights Club News DAR erStart professionals provide emotional support, offer guid- ance about child development, = ONESa WO IBEDROOMS} S802. point families to other com- March 14,2022 the Washita Chap- to mobilize dog owners to do- nam”, She retired a Brigadier Gen- munity resources, and ensure ter NSDAR met at the Café Clin- nate healthy and capable animals eral. March 29 is National Viet- child and family goals are met. ton. Regent Carol Ann Batterton opened the meeting with the as- to the U.S. Army Quartermaster Cops. Breeds of dogs started with nam Veterans Day. Luanne Eisler gave a Patriot re- Early Intervention Services hoveiszet are provided for eligible chil- sistance of the Chaplin Virginia more than 30 but were narrowed cords report on a campaign by Reid with the DAR ritual. Also in to seven: German Shepherds, Bel- Col. Marcus Willett who led the dren less than three years of nt ay the opening were the following: gian Sheep-dogs, Doberman Pin- Rhode Island regiment of African- age and their families. Children schers, Collies, Siberian Huskies, American troops in an attack are eligible with an automati- giance; a Patriotic song; Preamble Malumutes and Eskimo Dogs and in February 1783 , It was to be to the Constitution and Oklahoma were trained for 8-12 weeks. They against the Fort Ontario, (Oswe- Flag Salute. went into specialized programs go). “This mounting of a Winter ‘The President General's Message, then to work as sentry dogs, scout campaign, in the traitorous north- given by Linda Stewart, was ex- or patrol dogs, messenger dogs ern region of New York, was un- pressing her optimism and excite- or mine-detection dogs. When in paralleled. Coupled with a forced ment about the great things ahead active combat duty, scout dogs march during blizzards and freez- for chapter members as well as the proved especially essential by ing temperatures, the hardships National Society. “....things are alerting patrols to the approach endured by these brave men were possible when dedicated Daugh- of the enemy and preventing sur- insufferable.” ters combine their energies to car- prise attacks. The program was given by Judy ry forward our important work.” Phillys Stevenson gave a report Haught as she reviewed her National Defense report by El- on her Patriot ancestor, “Grand- book...”Extraordinary Stories of lena Womack on “When dogs pa Philley”. The name has been Oklahoma Veterans”. She noted went to war”. Training for dogs spelled a Filley or Philley and they that that were two members with for the newly established War Dog have been “kin” to every Philley in husbands that had stories in each Program, or “K-9 Corps.” Began this country whether it is spelled of her two books. These books are March 13, 1942 when the US. with the F or the P. available for purchase from Mrs. Army Quartermaster Corps began Doris Minor gave the Commemo- Haught. the training. “Well over a million rative report on a Vietnam vet- The meeting was closed with dogs have served on both sides eran, Wilma Vaught. After earn- the reading of “The Daughter's during World War I, carrying mes- ing a marksmanship ribbon, she Pledge”. sages along the complex network was allowed to take the weapons Those attending _ were...Carol of trenches and providing some training (women in the Air Force Ann Batterton, Kathryn Har- measure of psychological comfort ‘were not generally allowed to take rison, Doris Minor, Kay Hager- to the soldiers.” The training of ‘weapons training) , and eventually man, Robetha Ferris, Marilyn dogs for military purposes was ordered to Vietnam in 1966 as the Wilson, Bllena Womack, Luanne largely abandonedafter WWI.but first woman to be deployed with a Eisler, Linda Stewart, Virginia when the country entered WWII B-52 bomber wing. “She was one Reid, Phillys Stevenson, Barbara in 1941, the American Kennel As- of only four women serving at the O'Neill, Mareen Hallmark, Debo- sociation and a group called Dogs massive U.S. Military Assistance rah Lippincott, Betty Schumacher for Defense began a movement Command, headquarter in Viet- and guest, Judy Haught. aids from Caring Hearing Aid Services.” -The Browns Caneel y fromnials/22Msizaio2 eoealis not erat, YAPR (Annualy \ Percentage Rats) is based upon]creditworthinessyan sae of collateral¥ Advertised rate includes) (ACH ‘transter,or payroll’deduction and an additional‘ 0% ‘APR discount for automatic payment’ 1 from‘an' Endurance FCUychecking account{Notaall’2p) icants, CARING - HEARING AID SERVICES ite account holder's savingsaccountuponloan'disbursement interest begins accruing on the (Inside Family Medical Practice) day the loan'is funded. 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