October 13, 2021 Meeting Notes

Robertson County Health Council

October 13, 2021

Attendance:

Members: Asailio Timmermeier, Lauren Patterson, Rachel Ellis, Jennifer Sanchez, Anne Marie Bryant, Lynn Wood, Ray Render, Mayor Billy Vogle. 

Guests:  Olivia Seay (A Step Ahead MidTN), Emilie Fauchet (Family & Children’s Service), David Long (State of TN Dept of Health), Dr. Shana Dowell (Vanderbilt Center for Women’s Health), Judy Cosby (School-based Dental Program), Margaret Smith (RHA Health Services), Erin Cobb (Shine Pediatric Therapy), Susan Cope (TCCY)

Thank you to everyone who participated in our monthly Robertson County Health Council Meeting this afternoon.  We had some incredible generative discussion and shared valuable resources with one another. 

Thank you also to our presenter, Dr. Shana Dowell, Medical Director with Vanderbilt Center for Women’s Health located on the NorthCrest Campus!  Dr. Dowell gave us a reassuring overview of the OB/Gyn services being offered in our community – Vanderbilt and HCA have come to an agreement for Women’s Services at TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center.  This means they are providing not only outpatient services through their clinic, they are also providing women’s services at the hospital including delivery and surgical services for female patients.  Vanderbilt Center for Women’s Health is located at 500 NorthCrest Drive, Suite 522, Springfield, TN  37172.  Phone:  (615) 382-2619

• David Long, Presumptive Eligibility and CoverKids Program Director with the Department of Health, opened discussions about PE and some hurdles they are experiencing with clients who attempt to access medical care with PE documentation provided.  Many of these clients will not be reflected as covered in the insurance verification system, however the PE documentation with a client’s PHI is considered a verified document.  David is open to discussions on ways to improve clinic acceptance of PE documentation and ways to improve access to healthcare for newly covered individuals.  Please reach out to him directly:  david.a.long@tn.gov

As promised, below and attached are a few upcoming events and important information shared during the meeting:

1. Tomorrow, Thursday, October 14^th, 10:30am, UT Extension will host Orientation and Fitness Assessments for their Stay Strong, Stay Health strength training program for older adults at the Robertson County Senior Citizen Center, 601 Locust Street, Springfield.  The program will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am starting October 19^th through December 14^th. 
2. Tomorrow, Thursday, October 14^th, 3-4:30PM, VolState Community College, Springfield Campus, will celebrate their 10^th Anniversary. All are welcome, refreshments will be served.  See flyer for more details. 
3. Saturday, October 16^th, 9-11am, The City of Springfield will be hosting a FREE Special Needs Fishing Rodeo for individuals of all ages at Travis Price Park.  See flyer for more details. 
4. Saturday, October 23^rd, 10am-2pm, the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Prescription Drug Disposal event in the parking lot at CVS on Memorial Boulevard in Springfield.  See flyer for more details.
5. Thursday, October 28^th, 1pm, Robertson County Recovery Court will host their Fall 2021 Graduation Ceremony at the Springfield Civic Center, 401 North Main Street, Springfield.  See flyer for more details. 
6. Emilie Fauchet with Family and Children’s Service shared information and flyers about upcoming enrollment events in Robertson County as well as information regarding their services. 
   1. Free Health Insurance Assistance Clinic hosted by Robertson County Family Resource Center in partnership with Family & Children’s Service, will be providing free help with TennCare, CoverKids and Marketplace:  Thursday, October 28^th 10a-1p at East Robertson Elementary and Wednesday, November 17^th 10a-1p at Watauga Elementary.  See flyer for more details. 
   1. Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment information – Open enrollment for 2022:  November 1, 2021 thru January 15, 2022.
   1. GetCoveredTenn Flyer, enrollment open year round, call 866-475-7879 or visit:  getcoveredtenn.org
7. Attached is the new Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Resource Directory for TN shared via email by Ms. Brittany Willis last week.  Brittany was our speaker at last month’s meeting and offered for anyone interested in joining her email list for ESSENCE Reports and other information to please reach out to her directly:  brittany.willis@tn.gov
8. Stokes Brown Public Library is hosting an informational meeting/trick-or-treating event in the library on Thursday, October 28^th 5-7:30pm.  They are asking for agencies providing resources to our community to host a table to educate the community about available resources; the library is providing the candy to hand out.  Please contact Ms. Rose Wooten for more information:  childrenslib@gorhampl.org

Our next virtual meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 10^th at 12:30pm.  Meeting access information will be sent via email and added to the calendar invitation when available. 

Asailio “Ace” Timmermeier

Manager, Community Impact

United Way of Greater Nashville

100 5^th Avenue, Springfield, TN 37172

Direct Dial: 615.780.2511 | ace.timmermeier@unitedwaygn.org

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