Take Steps to Prevent Colon Cancer
Why a Colonoscopy is so Important
One of the most effective ways to detect colon cancer is to undergo a colonoscopy. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have avoided going to a hospital or surgery center for their colon screening, which may now lead to increased incidence of colon cancer.
Texas to open COVID-19 vaccination to all adults on March 29
All adults will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas beginning Monday, March 29. The Texas Department of State Health Services expects vaccine supplies to increase next week, and providers in multiple parts of the state have made great strides in vaccinating people in the current priority groups. The state’s Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel recommended opening vaccination to everyone who falls under the current Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorizations to protect as many Texans as possible.
Texas to open COVID-19 vaccination to all adults on March 29
All adults will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas beginning Monday, March 29. The Texas Department of State Health Services expects vaccine supplies to increase next week, and providers in multiple parts of the state have made great strides in vaccinating people in the current priority groups. The state’s Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel recommended opening vaccination to everyone who falls under the current Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorizations to protect as many Texans as possible.
ORMC Community Health Center Halts COVID-19 Testing Indefinitely
ORMC’s Community Health Center (CHC) will no longer provide walk-in COVID-19 testing. There are several testing resources available in our community, including clinics, urgent cares, ERs, labs, pharmacies, and private doctor’s offices. The city’s free testing at Floyd Gwin Park is also still available.
Scenic Mountain Medical Center Community Vaccine Clinic Dates
Scenic Mountain Medical Center will hold drive-thru community vaccine clinics on the following dates:
Celebrating Social Work Day
“Social Work is the art of listening and the science of hope”. - Unknown
Having the patients’ interests at heart is the social worker’s topmost priority. Generally, the valid work of social workers goes unnoticed when compared to other professions.
ORMC Community Health Center Booster Shot Information
Important information for those that received their first dose at Ratliff Stadium on or before February 25
Jennifer Mansir MS, RD, LDN
Jennifer Mansir is a licensed and registered dietitian. She received her Master of Science degree in Food and Nutrition with a specialization in Dietetics from Framingham State University. Jennifer specializes in providing medical nutrition therapy for general weight management, metabolic and bariatric surgery, and chronic disease mitigation. In addition to the outpatient setting, she also provides medical nutrition therapy to patients admitted to the hospital and the oncology clinic.
Jessica Blood, RD, LDN
Jessica Blood is a registered and licensed dietitian who works closely with patients and coordinates with the entire interdisciplinary Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery team. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, and Food Science from the University of Vermont, and she completed her dietetic internship at the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. In addition to the Bariatric program, Jessica manages the clinical nutrition department and provides medical nutrition therapy to patients in the hospital and outpatient oncology clinic.