Town of Dexter - Dexter Public Health Association, Inc.

Dexter Public Health Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 185
Dexter, Maine 04930
Telephone: (207) 924-7215
Fax: (207) 924-7817

President: Marita Farrar
Vice-President: Isabelle Hopkins
Secratary: Janet Rines
Treasurer: Carla Witham
Nurse: Brenda Clark, R.N.
Nurse: Fran Seamans, L.P.N.

Dexter Public Health Association Annual Report 2006 The Dexter Public Health Association found 2006 to be a very busy year. The loopholes, especially for the elderly, appear to be bigger than ever.

Aiding new diabetics, assisting moms with their babies and monitoring blood pressures in those newly diagnosed with hypertension, are but a few examples of the duties performed.

Because we do not charge for any of our visits, these people are able to have their problems addressed at a personal level in their homes.

We look forward to serving our Citizens in the months ahead.

Statistics for this fiscal year are as follows:

Adult home visits - 12
Blood draws - 10
Child Home visits - 20
Meals for ME - 652
Miller House B/P Clinic - 928
Newborn visits - 12
Post-Natal visits - 12
Pre-Natal visits - 7

Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Clarke, R.N.

October, 2005

Dear Friends,

The past year has seen many changes and challenges in our economy. Cost of living continues to rise, as well as medical costs and care. However, because of the generosity of the towns of Dexter, Garland and Ripley, the Plummer Foundation and through gifts from you, the citizens of these towns, we have been able to continue to offer in home nursing care to anyone who is in need in our area, completely free of charge. Our services have not changed from those listed in previous years. They include but are not limited to the following:

Nurses available for home visits Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Visits to any area (Dexter, Garland, Ripley) newborns and moms.
Blood pressure clinics every Wednesday at the Miller's House, 8 - 10 AM
Monthly B/P clinics at each of the four senior citizen housing complexes.
Weekly B/P clinics at Dexter Meals for ME.
Assistance with baths, dressing changes, diabetic teaching and mnay other areas of personal care as well as physician-ordered care.

Any donation you can make at this time will be very much appreciated! Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Marita Farrar, President

About Dexter Public Health Association, Inc. The Dexter Public Health Association was organized about 1930. It is a non-profit organization operated by a volunteer Board of Directors and supported by the contribution of Town funds, local charities, private gifts, and bequests. It serves the needs of Dexter, Garland, and Ripley residents. Two nurses are employed in the office, which is located in the Millers House, adjacent to the municipal parking lot in Dexter.

Office Hours: The nurses are in the office every Wednesday from 8:00AM to 10:00AM. You may make calls to the nurse's office when the nurse is not in, and an answering machine will record your messages.

Home Care Services:

Bathing and assistance with dressings
Blood pressure readings
Injections
Foot Care
Instructions for self-care and home administered medications
Child Health Concerns
Assistance with referrals to other agencies
Assistance to individuals and family to establish a healthy lifestyle during and after pregnancy

Clinics:

Blood Pressure Clinics:
Every Wednesday 8:00AM-10:00AM at the office
Monthly 10:30AM-11:30 AM at Meals for ME
monthly on Wednesday 1:30PM-2:30PM at the four elderly housing sites in Dexter

Medical Equipment:
A limited supply of equipment is available for loan at no charge. Included are walkers, wheelchairs, commodes, crutches, etc. A small refundable deposit is required on some new items. Donations of equipment to increase our loan inventory would be greatly appreciated. We also accept used eye- glasses and hearing aides.

Sincerely

Brenda Clarke, R.N.
Fran Seamans, L.P.N.