Redwood Rural Health Center's January 2022 Newsletter

Renovation to RRHC Medical & Dental

Are Complete!

Medical and Dental renovations have been completed. It’s been an on-going project since April 2022 and we appreciate all of our patients and RRHC’s team’s flexibility to adapt to the project during the last 9 months.

We are tentatively scheduling an Open House on February 28th and are excited to show case our bight and newly remodeled facilities.

Meet Paul Honsvick, RN

our new

Chronic Care Manager

Meet Paul Honsvick our new RN here at Redwoods Rural Health Center. Paul attended Dixie State University in St. George, Utah and earned his bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

He excited to serve the Medicare patients in Southern Humboldt as the new Chronic Care Manager. The Chronic Care Management (CCM) program entails monthly check-in calls to discuss client's health and wellbeing, as well as development of a plan to improve their health status.

Paul looks forward to helping each person with their individual health plan as your Chronic Care Manager and to help you in managing your care.

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month

More than 14,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer each year, but the disease is preventable with vaccination and appropriate screening. Call your health care provider at 707-923-2783 to schedule your cervical cancer screening today.

Soon To Be Parents - You Have A Choice For Care!

Redwoods Rural Health Center offers prenatal care locally with our exceptional team and provides services that encompass the needs of expecting parents.

• Medical, acupuncture, nutrition, lactation and mental health

• One-on-one information about pregnancy, childbirth, baby care & breastfeeding.

• Referrals to community agencies providing additional services & delivery options along with information regarding financial help, health insurance and food programs.

• Video & phone appointments are still available.

Call us today to make your appointment 707-923-2783.

December Team Member

of the Month & Welcome RRHC's Newest Employees

What does it take to be a TEAM member of the month? At RRHC one employee is recognized each month by their fellow workers as going above and beyond in the course of their job.

Tulio Guarnieri was December's TEAM member of the month. Tulio is our Health Outreach & Eligibility Navigator and an important part of the Community Supports team. Congrats Tulio!

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You may have noticed some new staff members around RRHC. Please help us in welcoming our new TEAM members!

• Shaun Odeall, Maintenance Tech

• Cameron Nessen, Integrated Services Care Manager

• Melissa Digrazia, MA

• Amy Holberg, MFD

• Heather Carruth, Dental Hygienist

Welcome to Medicare & Medicare Annual Wellness Visits

AT NO COST TO YOU!

Did you know that Medicare now covers two types of office visits - one when you are new to Medicare and one each year after that?

These wellness visits help your medical team develop a personalized prevention plans for those who have Part B Medicare Coverage AND haven’t received their Wellness Visit within the last 12 months.

Your Comprehensive 'Welcome to Medicare' visit includes:

A review of your medical history
Screenings
Review of your risk factors
Education and counseling tailored to your health needs
Test(s) and/or referrals based on your history and screening results

Your Yearly 'Wellness' Visit Coverage includes:

Your yearly Medicare “wellness” visit is not your annual physical but a regular strategy session designed to help you and your provider develop an ongoing health plan intended to keep you healthy, safe and independent for a long time.

These visits will enable you and your doctor to develop or update a prevention plan, based on your current health and risk factors. You'll pay nothing for the visit as long as your provider accepts Medicare assignment.

Early detection saves lives. Let Redwoods Rural Health Center team help you prevent disease or disability! Call 707-923-2783 to schedule your visit today.