Support groups, clinics and health classes are published weekly on Wednesdays. Email submissions to news@wctrib.com by 10 a.m. at least a week in advance.
Health Calendar published Feb. 3, 2021
Support groups, clinics and health classes are published weekly on Wednesdays. Email submissions to news@wctrib.com by 10 a.m. at least a week in advance. Written By: Donna Middleton | ×
New to Medicare
WILLMAR Senior LinkAge Line will have a virtual class from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, for people who will be new to Medicare and would like to learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Topics will include a comprehensive introduction to Medicare including what Medicare covers, supplemental insurance and Part D prescription coverage. During the class you will learn the Medicare enrollment details, how to get the most from your benefits and how to research your Medicare plan options using the Medicare.gov site. Please visist https://mnraaa.org/calendar to sign up for the class as space is limited.
Health Calendar published Jan. 27, 2021
Support groups, clinics and health classes are published weekly on Wednesdays. Email submissions to news@wctrib.com by 10 a.m. at least a week in advance. Written By: Donna Middleton | ×
Give Kids a Smile
WILLMAR The annual Give Kids a Smile charity event will be held in two locations in the West Central Tribune area on Feb. 5. More than 1,000 dentists in Minnesota will provide 100% free dental care to children in need. Green Lake Dental in Spicer will have its clinic from 8 a.m. to noon. Call 320-796-2158 to make an appointment. Carris Health Dental Clinic will have its clinic from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment for your child, call 320-2214-2620. Appointments fill up quickly.
By Kay Kaylor
PREVIEW Columnist
I advocate for residents in extended care and assisted living residences as the regional long-term care ombudsman. I also am a Senior Medicare Patrol and State Health Insurance Assistance Program counselor, all as an employee of San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging (SJBAAA). The many aging and care concerns will be addressed here.
An increase in COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care is occurring in Colorado and a few of the region’s care facilities have had outbreaks for the first time starting in November. Families and friends must feel helpless about protecting their loved ones. One of the standard procedures in an outbreak involves direct help from both the state and local health departments, which work with the facility staff to prevent further spread and to arrange care practices.
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