Commission on Human Needs Minutes - 11/16/1998 a
COMMISSION ON HUMAN NEEDS
MINUTES OF MEETING
NOVEMBER 16, 1998
Present: Absent:
Bobby Hall Harley Brackelsburg
Jerry Hampton Don Carter
Pat LeBus Samuel Clement, Jr.
Bob McBee Teresa Nichols
Penny Miller Bill Winaske (excused)
Michael Norrie
Robert Randolph Staff Liaison
Vicki Tanner Dave Goodrich
Eugenia Tickle
Ben Valadez, Jr.
Rita Vokes
Brent Walker
1. CALL TO ORDER:
A. The meeting was called to order by Dr. Tickle at 5: 40 p.m. A
motion to approve the minutes of the August 17, 1998, meeting was
made by Rita Vokes and seconded by Bob McBee. The motion was
approved unanimously.
2 . Guest Speaker:
A. Carolyn Sousa, Director of Nursing, presented a talk on the many
community health services that are offered through the Health
Department (see attachment. ) Ms . Sousa also discussed the
various funding sources that are used to maintain the wide
variety of programs that are available. It was mentioned that
new federal guidelines may cause some restructuring of public
health care. It may be that some programs which are currently
promoted by the Health Department will be modified or eliminated
as a result of these guidelines . At this time, it is not clear
what impact the new guidelines will have on specific programs .
The Commission thanked Ms . Sousa for her excellent presentation.
3 . OLD BUSINESS:
A. Flyer on the Commission on Human Needs :
The Commission on Human Needs Flyer has been mailed to
approximately 30 different agencies in the Wichita Falls area.
4 . Committee Reports :
A. Committee on Aging:
(1) No Report .
Commission on Human Needs (continued)
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B. Committee on Human Needs.
(1) Penny Miller reported that Katherine Phillips and the group
which have been working towards establishing the study
circles program, have decide that that it will be January
before they will be ready to begin the program with the
public. The delay is due to activities associated with the
holiday season.
C. Committee on Disabilities.
(1) No report.
D. Committee on the Status of Women.
(1) Michael Norrie reported that he is working with State
officials to encourage them to place the state' s day care
licensing agency yellow page listing in the section of the
yellow pages that list child care facilities. Mr. Norrie
stated that in an upcoming state conference this will be
favorably presented as an initiative.
(2) It was announced that the Committee will be meeting with
representatives of the School Nurses program on November 19,
1998, to identify health care issues and needs . From this
it is anticipated that future committee programs may be
aimed at assisting the school health program.
3. NEW BUSINESS.
A. Bob McBee announced that he had two students who have a total of
100 hours of community service to complete and that if any one
had a need for assistance to please call him.
B. Dr. Tickle announced she had served on the Commission for six and
possibly seven years and was therefore not eligible to be re-
appointed to the Commission for another term. She also announced
that Jerry Hampton has served six years on the Commission and
that he would not be eligible to serve another term on the
Commission. Both of these individuals will be missed.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Penny
Miller and seconded by Mr. Jerry Hampton. The motion passed unanimously.
The Commission adjourned at 6: 20 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Commission will be held at 5: 30 p.m. on
January 18, 1998, in the City Council Conference Room.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dave Goodrich
Assistant Staff Liaison
Attachment
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WICHITA FALLS-WICHITA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT
SUMMARY OF NURSING SERVICES
MATERNITY: Health services are provided to low income individuals during prenatal and postpartum period.
Medicaid eligible and non-Medicaid may be eligible. For more information, contact Rachael Dean,
R.N., 761-7808 or Sis Green,R.N. at 761-7841.
ADOLESCENT HEALTH: Program addressing teen pregnancy prevention, adolescent health education needs;
parenting classes and adolescent referral/advocacy needs. Contact Pam Moehnke,R.N.or Sis Green,
R.N. at 761-7841.
CHILD HEALTH: Medical and nursing services provided to children through 5 years of age in low income families.
Focus is on Well Child/Preventive Services. Contact Terrie Edge,R.N., or Sis Green, R.N., at 761-
7841.
TEXAS HEALTH STEPS (THS): THS medical check-ups available Thursdays 8:00am to 7:00pm for ages newborn to 20
years. Contact Terrie Edge,R.N. 761-7841 at Health District or Etta Adams, 761-7983 at MLK.
IMMUNIZATION: Administration of routine vaccines for children and adults as indicated. Walk-in immunization
services are available at the Health Department and the Martini Luther King Center Monday-Friday
8am to 4:30pm. For more information, contact Lori Morrow, R.N., or Teressa Barrington, R.N. at
761-7841 or Etta Adams,R.N. at MLK 761-7983.
TUBERCULOSIS: Services include skin testing, medical evaluation, counseling, pharmacy and lab services. Contact
Lori Morrow, R.N., or Marge Fougeron, R.N. at 761-7841. Skin testing available Monday thru
Friday 8am to 4:30pm.
HIV TESTING: Confidential testing and counseling by appointment only. Educational services available. Contact
testing office at 761-7843.
HIV CASEMANAGEMENT: Direct services and service by referral for HIV/AIDS clients. Contact DeWayne Robertson
at 761-7898.
DENTAL: Services are provided to children age 1-21 Must meet Texas Department of Health guidelines for
eligibility. Contact Sis Green,R.N.,at 761-7841.
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES: Walk-in clinic available Monday & Tuesday, 1-3:30pm; Thursday &
Friday, 8-10:30am. Contact Marge Fougeron, R.N., or Ed Matelski, Disease Intervention Specialist
at 761-7800.
PREGNANCY TESTING & COUNSELING: Walk-in clinic available Monday,Wednesday and Friday 8am to 4:30pm.
WIC: Federally funded food supplement program for pregnant and nursing mothers, infants and children
up to age 5. Must meet financial and nutritional eligibility. For more information, contact Janna
Kaelin,at 761-7809.
TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT: Family assistance for high risk infants and pregnant women. Contact Pam
Moehnke,R.N.,761-7844.
DIABETES AWARENESS PROGRAM: Directs activities toward education and prevention of Type II Diabetes and
its complications. Contact Calvin Holman at 766-6406. The office is located at 918 Lamar Suite
123. Hours 8-12 and 1-5 p.m.
Wichita Falls-Wichita County PHD Martin Luther King Center
1700 Third Street 1100 Smith Street
Wichita Falls,Texas 76301 Wichita Falls,Texas 76301
8I7-761-7800 817-761-7983
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