For release August 19,
2004
Information: Robert Kilpatrick 503-3276 (w)
245-4533 (h)
rkilpatrick@hillhealthcenter.com
www.hillhealthcenter.com
New
Elder Care Office Opens
Hill Health Center has opened a new Office of Elder Care
for patients over the age of 60 years.
It is staffed by Sylvia Engelman, RN and
Miriam Vitale, physician assistant, who are at
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, Hill Health offers sliding fee discounts and low-cost prescriptions.
The Center offers the following services to older patients:
* Geriatric assessment, including home visit, medication review, referrals to other agencies, mental health, activities of daily living (meals, bills, toilet, home safety).
* Diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, caregiver support and resource information
* Other Medical services -
AIDS care
Dermatology (skin)
Ophthalmology (eyes)
Podiatry (feet)
Gynecology (women's medical care)
Internal medicine
Pain management
* Assistance with disability applications
* Dental
* Mental Health Counseling
* Nutrition Counseling
* Outreach
* Pharmacy
Pharmacy Fund assists low-income people
* Preventive Care
Diabetes
Stop Smoking
Screening for blood pressure, cholesterol
* Substance abuse treatment
* Free patient transportation
* Emergency food pantry
* Spanish-speaking interpreters
The
Miriam Vitale, PA (left) and Sylvia Engelman,
RN, staff new Elder Care Office at