Mitchell Community Health Partnership

Mitchell Community Health Partnership > Our Projects

ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE-

School and Family Health Centers
Mitchell County Health Ministry

Operating with a County Board and Coordinator, this is a church and community based outreach program. Download our brochure here.

MY MEDS

Health centers for Tipton Hill School, Buladean School and their communities have been in operation for over six years. Staffed by RN's, the centers provide opportunities for health education and basic critical care for the children and adults in this area of Mitchell County. In 2006, the centers received AWARD OF EXCELLENCE as A Champion of Change in North Carolina Medicine by Remaking American Medicine and UNC TV.

CHRONIC DISEASE-

Cancer
Heart Disease and Stroke
Diabetes
Overweight and Obesity

COMMUNITY HEALTH-

Manna Food Distribution
Emergency Preparedness

Working With Mitchell County Emergency Management, MCHP is helping to establish a more thorough awareness of the county's emergency plans, as well as what a family should to to be prepared for emergencies. Current concerns related to a pandemic are being addressed. Download our brochure here in English or en Español.

Wellness

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-

Radon Awareness

Because Mitchell County has one of the highest rates of radon in North Carolina and high incidents of lung cancer (radon a leading cause), a concerted effort for county-wide testing will be made every fall to continue to educate the public and provide testing kits. Sixth-grade students have a special program yearly on radon and are given free kits to test their homes.

INFANT MORTALITY

Folic Acid

HEALTH PROMOTION-

LPAN (Local Physical Activity and Nutrition)
Nutrition
Fitness
Tobacco Use

Several local Mitchell County restaurants have been adding "Heart Healthy" items to their menus. MCHP will continue to work with these and other restaurants encouraging Mitchell County citizens to eat healthier. Table toppers are provided are provided for restaurants with nutrition facts and health information.

OLDER ADULT HEALTH-

Needs of the Elderly

INFECTIONS DISEASE-

Immunizations (Flu Shot Saturday)

Community clinics were set up to provide flu shots. Flu Shot Saturday are held each Fall. Flu prevention campaigns are also held yearly, through billboards, newspaper articles, and handouts to school children and others.

INJURY PREVENTION-

Child Safety (Safe Kids, Risk Watch)

Our chapter of the NC Safe Kids in Mitchell County conducts Car Seat Safety checks regularly. "Wheels Rodeo" are held yearly in different areas of the county. Our elementary schools are now using Risk Watch safety materials appropriate to each grade level.

ORAL HEALTH-

Children's Dental Health

HEALTH CHOICE AWARENESS

Training sessions were provided for community volunteers to learn about the new NC children's insurance program and many types of publicity were distributed.

EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING SITES

Several isolated communities have indicated a need for helicopter landing sites. Three new sites in the county are presently being developed.

DIALYSIS CENTER

The Partnership's six-year effort has resulted in state approval for a center that will serve the Tri-county area.

WELLNESS MONTH

May has been declared Wellness Month In Mitchell County. MCHP provides many activities including: "Wheels Rodeo," Health Screenings, Health "Bags" for Mitchell High School Seniors, etc.

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS/HEALTH SCREENINGS

Health information and screenings are being brought to the communities. Screenings often include blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, hearing, eyes, etc.