Bingo June 28
MUSC Health Developing Primary Care Mobile Health Pilot to Expand Access to High-Quality Health Care in Wagener
In response to the growing need for accessible health care in rural South Carolina, MUSC Health is developing a Primary Care Mobile Health pilot to serve Wagener and surrounding communities. This initiative follows the closure of Wagener's only medical center, leaving an estimated 7,000 residents in the Wagener-Salley area without a local option for medical care and requiring them to travel significant distances to receive services in Columbia, Lexington, Aiken, Augusta or Orangeburg.
MUSC Health initiated an evaluation to identify solutions for bringing primary care services to the area and after a feasibility study, the team determined that a mobile health unit - capable of reaching multiple underserved communities in the region - would be the most effective way to address local health care gaps.
"MUSC Health is committed to ensuring that all South Carolinians, regardless of where they live, have the health care resources they need," said Dr. Patrick Cawley, CEO of MUSC Health and Vice President for Health Affairs, University. "This mobile health pilot is expected to serve thousands of patients closer to their homes while exploring long-term solutions for improving rural health care access."
State Representative Bill Taylor (District 86) has been instrumental in advocating for Wagener-area residents and welcomed the project's progress. "I appreciate MUSC Health's leadership in finding an innovative way to restore primary care services in these communities," said Taylor. "While there's still work to be done, this is a crucial first step in ensuring that residents in Wagener and surrounding communities have reliable access to essential health care services."
Space Heater Safety Tips from New Holland VFD
With the cold weather approaching us next week.
Here are some tips for using a space heater safely:
Placement
Keep space heaters at least three feet away from furniture, drapes, or other flammable items.
Place them on a level surface to prevent tipping.
Usage
Only use space heaters for a limited time and never leave them unattended, especially when you go to bed.
Space heaters can't regulate temperature well for long periods.
Plugging
Plug space heaters directly into a wall outlet, and don't use extension cords. Extension cords can overheat and cause a fire.
Safety features
Look for a space heater with safety features like a tip-over switch, overheat sensor, and touch sensor.
Inspection
Before using a space heater each year, inspect it for damage like loose connections or broken plugs. If it's damaged, replace it instead of trying to repair it.
Children and pets
Keep children and pets away from space heaters and never leave them unattended in a room with a space heater.
Water
Keep electric heaters away from water and never use them near a sink or in the bathroom.
Kerosene heaters
Never use an unvented kerosene heater.
FEMA Assistance Information
SC residents impacted by Hurricane Helene in Aiken County can now apply for FEMA Individual Assistance.
3 Ways to apply: DisasterAssistance.gov, 800.621.3362 or download the free FEMA mobile app.
Make sure to have important information available to start the process. You will need a current phone number where you can be contacted, your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying, your social security number, a general list of damages and losses, banking information if you choose direct deposit and, if insured, the policy number or the ageny and/or company name.
For the latest information about South Carolina's recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4829.
ACPSD Clear Bag Policy
ATHLETIC SECURITY REMINDERS & CLEAR BAG PROCEDURES
To ensure the safety of our athletic events, please be aware of the following:
• ACPSD has a Clear Bag Procedure for athletic events.
• Reentry is not allowed. Should an individual exit a stadium or athletic facility, a new ticket for reentry will be required for reentry.
• These are school-sponsored events; behavioral expectations & the Code of Conduct apply.
• Students in eighth grade and below must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older.
• High school students must show identification or PowerSchool to verify grade level if unaccompanied by a supervising adult.
• For more information on ACPSD’s Athletic Security & Clear Bag Procedures, please visit https://www.acpsd.net/page/athletics-security.
We thank you for your cooperation with these regulations aimed at ensuring a safe and successful athletic season!