Suggestions to Address Health Issues and Needs Establish a rural health clinic Provide residents education through pamphlets, brochures and websites Emphasize the education of patients to ensure they understand their diagnoses and the importance of proper medication management. Also provide education on nutrition and compliance. Community collaboration to not only initiate programs, but to see them through to be effective Local physicians to provide education on issues and needs on a regular basis Offer sliding scale fee based services
Community Resources and Possible Partnerships Thomson Health Department Tri-County Clinic Christ Community Health Services Partners for Success Local School System Chamber of Commerce YMCA
Rotary Club Lions Club Young at Heart Sunshine Club Good Samaritan Med Link Division of Family and Children Services
Next Steps: How can we build on existing partnerships to create a healthier McDuffie County?
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