Neighborhood News. November December Institute for Family Medicine Collaboration

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1 Neighborhood News November December 2012 Mercy Neighborhood Ministry 3660 Gravois St. Louis, MO Our Staff Inside This Issue: Our Mission Sharon Neumeister, RN Director Terri Miller Outreach Coordinator Cheryl Schorr Outreach Coordinator Dennis Turek Administrative Assistant Anna Statz Vincentian Mission Corps Renee Zingaro Vincentian Mission Corps Sr. Marilynn Wittenauer, RSM Volunteer IFM Collaboration Mercy in the Community Roosevelt High School Clinic Health Screenings & Flu Shots Great American Smokeout Thanksgiving for Those In Need Hunger & Homeless Awareness Salvation Army Toys for Christmas Volunteer Opportunities And MORE Mercy Neighborhood Ministry, a department of Mercy Hospital St. Louis, connects the economically underserved with appropriate health and social service resources. In partnership with community organizations, we improve access to care and quality of life for those in need. Institute for Family Medicine Collaboration Congratulations, Dr. David Campbell and the Institute for Family Medicine (IFM) for receiving the Lemay Chamber of Commerce 2012 Community Service Award on October 10. The award recognizes IFM s efforts to strengthen Lemay community health at the Hancock School District Health Clinic by providing care to not only the students, but also to families in need living in the zip code area. Hancock Clinic Hancock School District VMC volunteer, Anna Statz, helps complete a student s sports physical. Hancock Health Center is a free, walk in health clinic for Hancock School District students and residents in zip code area. The Institute for Family Medicine, Dr. David Campbell, and family nurse practitioner Heidi Worabo, provide care at the clinic two days a week. Anna Statz and Renee Zingaro, Vincentian Mission Corps (VMC) volunteers from Mercy Neighborhood Ministry assist the clinic by providing clerical and registration support as well as taking vital signs for clinic patients. Mercy Neighborhood Ministry also donated vaccines for flu shots at the clinic this fall. If you are a Hancock School District student or area resident and would like additional information, please call (314) Dr. David Campbell reviews a patient chart with Anna. 1

2 IFM, Mercy and International Institute Partner to Provide Vaccines for New Americans Immigrants applying for a Green Card (permanent resident status) must fulfill U.S. vaccination requirements. IFM nurse practitioner Heidi Worabo administers these vaccines at clinics offered three times each month for clients at the International Institute of St. Louis. Vincentian Mission Corps volunteer, Anna Statz, assists Heidi by taking and recording vital signs for each client at the Tuesday clinics. IFM nurse practitioner, Heidi Worabo, administers a vaccine for an International Institute client. The Vaccines for New Americans program is funded in part by a Mercy Caritas grant. IFM received $28,200 in support of their efforts at International Institute this year. International Institute of St. Louis For more about the International Institute and the services they provide for immigrants and refugees, see our Community Agency Spotlight section of this newsletter Mercy in the Community Renee Zingaro helped clients at the Peter & Paul meal program and shelter register to vote in the upcoming November 6 election. VMC Volunteer Renee Zingaro (far left) and Mercy volunteers at the St. Vincent s Meal Program. Sr. Marilynn Wittenauer fills a plate to be served to a client at the Peter & Paul Dinner Program. MNM Director, Sharon Neumeister, helped serve a meal at Harvest Table in Washington, MO. Washington, MO Volunteer Opportunity! Mercy is partnering with Peace Lutheran Church to serve the meal at St. Peters United Church of Christ s Harvest Table on November 10. WE NEED YOUR HELP MAKING CASSEROLES. They need to be made (according to recipe), frozen, and delivered to St. Peter s UCC by noon Wednesday, November 7. For more information or to sign up, contact Sr. Marilynn Wittenauer at Mercy Neighborhood Ministry at (314) ext. 7. 2

3 Mercy Clinic Roosevelt High School Mercy has expanded services at Roosevelt High School with the help of Vincentian Mission Corps Volunteer, Renee Zingaro, and Mercy Family Medicine residents interested in Sports Medicine. Renee, a masters prepared and certified athletic trainer, came to Mercy Neighborhood Ministry with 5 years of experience in high school and collegiate level athletic training. Renee, along with the residents, has been providing coverage at home varsity football and volleyball games. Along with game coverage, Renee plans to teach coaches proper taping techniques and review first aid and concussion recognition. During my year of volunteer service, my goal is to assist the Roosevelt athletic department in becoming more knowedgeable in sports medicine, thus making it safer for the students to participate in high school athletics. Volunteer Opportunity! Female mentors are needed to provide guidance and support for the young women in Roosevelt High School s Conscious Choice Program. The program was launched in 2008 and offers mentor support, empowering workshops, education, and various other activities that provide young women with a foundation to make more positive life choices. The program s mission includes increasing chances of high school graduation, reducing the teen pregnancy rate, and rewarding female seniors with UMSL scholarships sponsored by the E. Desmond Lee Regional Institute of Tutorial Education. For more information on becoming a mentor, contact Renee Zingaro of Mercy Neighborhood Ministry at (314) ext. 4 or by at renee.zingaro@mercy.net. LIVE Heroin Town Hall Watch Event You re invited to join Saint Louis Regional Health Commissioners and Advisory Board members for this live event at Nine Network Studios, Monday, November 12. Event begins at 6:00 p.m. and the Town Hall airs LIVE at 7:00 p.m. Free parking is available in deck and lot across the street. Light refreshments will be provided. Contact rstafford@stlrhc.org to RSVP. Where: Channel 9 Network 3655 Olive, St. Louis, MO When: Mon, Nov 12 6:00 p.m. Breast Health Screenings Mercy Mobile Mammography is in the community helping women between the ages of access breast cancer screenings. Mercy receives money to provide free mammograms and breast screenings to women who have no health insurance or have health insurance with a high deductible. If you have low income and are uninsured or under-insured, between years of age and need a mammogram/breast screeening, please call to see if you qualify at (314) or (800)

4 More information, and a complete schedule of dates and locations of Mercy Mobile Mammography, can be found on the Mercy website: Free Community Flu Shot Program Free flu shots are available to the community through this collaboration with the Parish Nurse at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and area community partners. For questions, call Mercy Neighborhood Ministry at (314) Lane Tabernacle CME Church Food Pantry 901 N. Newstead 11/01/2012, Thursday 10:00 am 12:00 pm St. Augustine Wellston Food Pantry 1705 Kienlen 11/06/2012, Tuesday 9:00 am 11:00 am Feed My People Food Pantry-High Ridge 3295 Ottomeyer Rd., High Ridge, MO 11/13/2012, Tuesday 10:00 am 12:00 pm Isaiah 58 Food Pantry & Thrift Store 2149 S. Grand 11/19/2012, Monday 9:00 am - 11:00 am Feed My People Food Pantry Lemay 171 Kingston Dr., Lemay, MO 11/26/2012, Monday 1:00 pm 2:30 pm St. Patrick Center-Shamrock Club 800 N. Tucker 11/27/2012, Tuesday 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Must be 18 years of age, and will NOT be given to anyone who may be/is pregnant Great American Smokeout HELP CREATE A WORLD WITH LESS CANCER AND MORE BIRTHDAYS That s the theme for this year s Great American Smokeout on November 15. This annual event was started by the American Cancer Society 37 years ago to encourage smokers to make a plan to quit on this designated Quit Day. Mercy St. Louis continues to support smoking cessation by offering the American Lung Association program, Freedom from Smoking to co-workers and the community. If you are interested in quitting, please join the next Freedom from Smoking class at Mercy. There is no fee. Where: Mercy Heart Hospital Suite 6059 (6th floor) 625 S. New Ballas Road St. Louis, MO When: Tuesdays, Jan 8 Feb 19, :30 7:30 p.m. This seven week course has eight sessions (one additional class on Thursday during the 4th week). For more information call Steve Marbain at (314) To register call (314) Mercy Hospital Washington 901 E. Fifth St. Washington, MO Nov 12 & 15 For more information call (636) For more information: American Cancer Society American Lung Association David C. Pratt Cancer Center 4

5 Veterans Day November 11 Veterans Day is an annual United States holiday honoring military veterans. It is also celebrated as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world and falls on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. Since November 11 falls on a Sunday, the federal holiday will be observed Monday, November 12, ATTENTION VETS: If you or your spouse have questions regarding benefits, contact the Veterans Benefits Administration (near Union Station), 400 S. 18 th St., St. Louis, MO 63103, THANK YOU, VETERANS!! Thanksgiving for Those in Need Dinner at St. Vincent s Free Thanksgiving dinner will be served for those who are hungry and/or homeless. This is sponsored by Guardian Angel Settlement Association/Hosea House and the parish of St. Vincent s Catholic Church. Where: St. Vincent s Church 1408 S. 10th St. St. Louis, MO (314) When: Thu, Nov 22 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Baskets Each year the St. Louis RAMS and Schnucks Markets support the Urban League s annual Thanksgiving Turkey Give-A-Way. Thanksgiving baskets with turkey and all the trimmings are given out to over 1,500 households in the St. Louis bi-state region. Distribution of Thanksgiving Baskets takes place in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Clair County at the Urban League division offices. Call the division for your area for more information: St. Louis City Division 3701 Grandel Square St. Louis, MO Contact: Todd Gilyard tgilyard@urbanleague-stl.org (314) St. Louis County Division 8960 Jennings Station Road St. Louis, MO Contact: Edgar Muniz emuniz@urbanleague-stl.org (314) x133 St. Clair County Division 1401 East Broadway East St. Louis, IL Contact: Crystal Scott crystal@urbanleague-stl.org (618) x223 5

6 National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week (November 10-18, 2012) One week before Thanksgiving communities nationwide take part in an effort to bring greater awareness to the problems of hunger and homelessness. You can help by participating in these area events: Nov 3 Race for Home on the Riverfront 10K, 5K and 1 mile walk Peter & Paul Community Services : Collecting hats, gloves, sweaters, socks and toiletry items to be distributed to the homeless. Nov 3 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. at the Missouri History Museum Community Action Fair Through demonstrations, lectures, special guests and presentations, learn about organizations that work on issues of food justice. 3:00 p.m. at the Missouri History Museum Free showing of a film locally produced, A Show of Strength Depicts how art enhances, inspires and encourages those who [are/were homeless and] participate in it. Nov 14 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. at 1315 Ann Ave, St. Louis, MO AmeriCorps St. Louis invites you to Share the Warmth with those in need An open house for their Winter Warming Shelter. Event includes a silent auction, games, raffle, chili cook-off, and adopt-a-cot. Nov 14 & 15 Governor s Committee to End Homelessness, Jefferson City This year s theme is Building Blocks to Homelessness in Our Communities. Includes workshops, panel discussions and poster contest from school-age children. Save the Date! Another event is being planned to raise awareness of homelessness in the St. Louis area and will be held at the Missouri History Museum, Tuesday, Feb 26, More information to follow. Longest Night December 21 The public is invited to attend the Longest Night Memorial Service which acknowledges and remembers the homeless individuals who passed away in the area in The Bridge will host the service at Centenary United Methodist Church. If you know of anyone who was homeless and passed away in 2012, please contact Debra Crowe, dcrowe@bridgestl.org, to add their name to the program. Everyone is important. Everyone should be remembered. Centenary United Methodist Church 1610 Olive, (314)

7 Salvation Army Toy Town Holiday Program The Salvation Army is currently accepting applications for holiday assistance until November 9. Families need to contact the appropriate office according to their zip code for hours of operation. Families should bring the following documents to apply: Valid photo ID Proof of Address Proof of Income (check stub, TANF or Food Stamp letter) Social Security Card for each person living in the house Find your zip code below to find out which Salvation Army Corps serves your area. Then call for hours. Euclid Corps (314) , 63107, 63108, 63112, 63113, 63115, Gateway Citadel (314) , 63123, 63125, 63126, 63127, 63128, Stratford Commons (314) , 63033, 63034, 63120, 63121, 63134, 63135, 63136, 63137, 63138, Family Haven (314) , 63017, 63018, 63042, 63043, 63044, 63045, 63074, 63124, 63130, 63132, 63133, 63141, 63145, Maplewood Corps (314) , 63021, 63025, 63038, 63040, 63088, 63105, 63117, 63119, 63122, 63131, 63143, Temple Corps (314) , 63102, 63103, 63104, 63109, 63110, 63111,63116, 63118, Computers for Christmas WITS is now accepting applications from low income individuals and families for free computers this Christmas. You may pick up an application at their facility: WITS 647 E Holly Avenue St. Louis, MO Completed applications will be accepted until November 17. For more information, call WITS at (314) or visit Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn t come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more. The Grinch from How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss 7

8 Keep the Cold Outside Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) The Urban League of Metropolitan of St. Louis and Community Action Agency of St. Louis (CAASTL) are currently accepting LIHEAP applications. LIHEAP provides financial assistance of heating bills during the months of Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb and Mar. Eligibility requirements are based on income, family size, available resources and responsibility of payment of home heating costs. St. Louis City & Wellston Residents Urban League 3701 Grandel Square St. Louis, MO (314) Mon Fri 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. St. Louis County Residents CAASTL 2709 Woodson Rd. Overland, MO (314) Mon Fri 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Weatherization Program Help keep Old Man Winter outside where he belongs and keep your utility bills lower. The Urban League has a Weatherization Assistance Program for low-income homeowners or renters in St. Louis City and Community Action Agency has one for St. Louis County residents. Surrounding counties should contact their local Community Action Agencies. St. Louis City Urban League (314) St. Louis County CAASTL (314) St. Charles, Lincoln & Warren Counties NECAC (573) Jefferson County Jefferson/Franklin CAC (636) Franklin County Jefferson/Franklin CAC (636) International Institute of St. Louis One can t help but notice the hustle and bustle at 3654 Grand Avenue in south St. Louis. This is the International Institute of St. Louis, a unique organization that has been helping immigrants and refugees build new lives in America for over 90 years. What They Do Community Agency Spotlight The Institute provides immigrants and refugees with a wide variety of social, educational, and economic programs and services. English classes Employment training Refugee resettlement Counseling & social work Immigration assistance Mental health services Elderly services And more! Every summer the Institute also sponsors Festival of Nations, the region s premier multicultural celebration. 8

9 How You Can Help Annually almost 1,000 St. Louisans, individually and in groups, volunteer their time and energy to the Institute. Internships are also available in a variety of service areas, including education, client services, employment, economic development, communications and social work. For More Information International Institute of St. Louis 3654 South Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO (314) info@iistl.org Visit their website at Peace to All this Holiday Season On behalf of everyone at Mercy Neighborhood Ministry, we wish you peace, happiness and joy this Holiday Season and throughout the upcoming year! Front Row (L to R): Renee Zingaro, Dennis Turek, Anna Statz Back Row (L to R): Terri Miller, Cheryl Schorr, Sr. Marilynn Wittenauer, Sharon Neumeister Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! 9

10 Mercy Co-worker Volunteer Opportunities The community volunteer opportunities below are available to Mercy co-workers. To sign-up or for more information call or Sr. Marilynn Wittenauer or ext. 7) Community agencies and organizations with volunteer needs may call Mercy Neighborhood Ministry to discuss collaborative opportunities. St. Vincent s Church Meal Program 1408 South 10th St. St. Louis, MO Ten co-workers needed to serve dinner to homeless or lowincome individuals and families. 4:30 6:30 p.m. Nov 26 Nov 27 Peter and Paul Community Services Emergency Men s Shelter 711 Allen St. St. Louis, MO Five or six co-workers needed to spend one-on-one time visiting with the men who come to the shelter. Departments or groups may also sign up to cater the evening meal which typically serves 75 men (see below). Nov 13 Dec 11 Peter and Paul Community Services Meal Program 816 Allen St. Louis, MO Call the Neighborhood Ministry for information on how departments can provide and serve the evening meal to the hungry. The meal is served in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Hall located in the Soulard area. Meals are typically served 6:15 8:30 p.m. Nov 15 FULL Food Outreach, Inc Olive Street St. Louis, MO Food Distribution Five to ten co-workers needed to fill food orders at on-site "grocery store" for persons living with HIV/AIDS or Cancer. 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Nov 10 Dec 01 The Bridge Meal Program Centenary United Methodist Church 1610 Olive Street St. Louis, MO Four co-workers needed to help prepare, serve and clean up after dinner which is served Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Sun nights. 4:00 6:00 p.m. Have a date you d like to volunteer at The Bridge? Call the Neighborhood Ministry office. St. Vincent DePaul Society Thrift Stores Ballwin Manchester Rd, St. Charles 1069 Regency Parkway, Dellwood West Florissant Ave, South City 4928 Christy Blvd, If you would like to volunteer at one of the Thrift Stores, please contact Neighborhood Ministry. Harvest Table St. Peters United Church of Christ 20 E. 5th Street Washington, MO Eight co-workers needed to serve dinner to homeless or lowincome individuals and families, 4:30 6:45 p.m. Nov 10 FULL 10