Mount Holly Newsflash

Mount Holly Newsflash- Thursday, October 27, 2022

Mount Holly Newsflash - Thursday, October 27, 2022
The weather today in Mount Holly - Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com

Hello to all Transfer Station Users!

As some of you know, and some may not, the recycling shed for returnable cans and bottles at the transfer station directly supports Reinbow Riding Center's programs. In past years we have used these funds to do things like make an impromptu trip with a horse companion to a local school when the school couldn't find the transportation to come to us.

While this funding has been a boon, the logistics are a bit tricky right now, and we're looking for help keeping the cans moving from the recycling shed to either Brewfest in Ludlow or Olivia's in Rutland. Both stores allow us to drop off items, which they then sort and count for the program. (You can always choose to donate any returnable you may have for drop off.)

If you're someone who thinks they can assist, please reach out to me via phone or email and I can share more info. Thank you in advance for considering!

Liz Karle
Executive Director
Reinbow Riding Center
phone: (413) 652-5440
Lizkarle@reinbowridingcenter.org
www.reinbowridingcenter.org

Mount Holly Newsflash- Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Mount Holly Newsflash - Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The weather today in Mount Holly - Rain showers likely and patchy drizzle and patchy fog. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com

TRUNK OR TREAT !
On Friday, October 28th the Shrewsbury Mountain School PTO is once again going to celebrate
Halloween by holding the ever-popular Trunk or Treat. Students love parading around the
school circle in their costumes and collecting treats from family and other members of the
Shrewsbury community. We encourage families and friends to decorate their cars for Trunk or
Treat or to simply find a space in the circle to pass out goodies and celebrate the SMS kids!
We ask that cars be in place by 2:30 so that the parade can begin promptly at 2:40. If you are
unable to attend the festivities but would like to contribute treats, please give them to the school
and we will have people available to pass them out.
Please remember that we have children who have peanut, nut or milk allergies. The PTO
will supply a few teal pumpkins, which indicate that there is an allergen-free treat inside.
Please contact SMS with any questions at 802-786-3995.
Happy Halloween,
The SMS PTO

Attention snow enthusiasts:

ski and snowshoe season is quickly approaching so

let's get the trails ready for fun!

Bessenyay Trails Fall Maintenance Day

Sponsored by Shrewsbury Outing Club

Sunday, November 6, 2022, 9 AM - 12 PM

(Rain date Saturday, November 12)

Meet at Plymouth Road parking lot. We'll work on ditches, tree clipping, lopping & sawing. Helpful tools to bring: Saws (large and small), loppers, rakes, clippers. Please also bring water, gloves and extra layers. Contact Lana at lanafez@gmail.com with questions.

Per SOC bylaws, our purpose is to promote and encourage conservation of all natural resources.

Mount Holly Newsflash- Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Mount Holly Newsflash - Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The weather today in Mount Holly - Patchy drizzle and patchy fog and scattered rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com

Mechanical Belt found on Healdville Rd Saturday Evening (10/22) between Stewart and Branch Brook. No markings or model numbers. Looks new. If it's yours call Kevin 259-3898

NEWS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 24, 2022
CONTACT:
Jill Jesso-White
jjwhite@chcrr.org
(802) 855-5393

Community Health Awarded for Quality Care

Rutland - Community Health is a Health Center Quality Leader, ranking among the top 20% of the Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in the country. The Rutland-based FQHC has been recognized nationally for overall clinical quality performance by the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Community Health Director of Clinical Services Tracy Upton said Community Health saw an improvement in the following categories for 2021:

increased screenings for breast cancer, colorectal cancer, HIV and depression
dental sealant application
follow up education provided when body mass index (BMI) is identified as out of range
chronic disease management on statin therapy for cardiovascular disease
diabetes control management

"Through all we experienced with Covid, we were always improving quality, always," said Andrea Wicher, Community Health's Director of Quality and Population Health. "Our quality program focuses on patients at risk of chronic disease, patient education, patient outreach on determinants of health and health equity. They are the foundations of our quality plan," said Wicher.

And, she said, it takes balance. Balancing prevention and wellness is the key to Community Health's plan to deliver the highest quality care to the community. "There is so much need after diagnosis that it makes it challenging to spend time on the prevention side," Wicher said. "But quality drives everything. It's at the forefront of our decisions."

Community Health was recognized for these Quality Awards:

Health Center Quality Leader Silver Awardee for best overall clinical quality performance.
Access Enhancer Award recognizes health centers that increased the total number of patients served and the number of patients receiving comprehensive services. Community Health primary care includes medical, dental and behavioral health services.
Health Disparities Reducer Award recognizes health centers that meet or exceed benchmarks established for different racial/ethnic groups.
Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition indicates that Community Health meets national standards for primary care that emphasize care coordination and ongoing quality improvement.

HRSA's Quality Improvement Awards (QIA) recognize the highest performing health centers in the nation and spotlight the health centers that have made significant quality improvement gains in the past year.

"Our quality outcomes are part of an ongoing program to create clinical pathways for providers and patients in area of need indicated by our stellar medical team along in collaboration with community organizations and findings in our community health assessment, " said Community Health CEO Mike Gardner.

Every year HRSA reviews quality improvements in different categories and every three years Community Health completes a HRSA Operational Site Visit conducted to ensure federally funded health centers comply with the federal Health Center Program. Areas reviewed and approved during the Operational Site Visit in 2021 included financial and clinical management, operations, monitoring and reporting, governance and quality improvement.

Community Health is Vermont's largest FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center), a network of primary care, pediatric, behavioral health, dental and pharmacy services with offices in Rutland, Brandon, Castleton, West Pawlet and Shoreham. Community Dental offices are located in Rutland and Shoreham; Community Kids Dental and Community Health Pediatrics are in Rutland; and Behavioral Health services are available at all of our locations. Community Health Express Care centers, open 7 days a week, are located at the Rutland and Castleton Community Health Centers.

All Community Health locations are open and accepting patients. For more information about career opportunities, hours and Community Health locations check our website www.chcrr.org.

The mission of Community Health (Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region) is to improve the health and wellness of all people in the communities we serve by providing access to excellent medical and dental primary care regardless of any financial consideration.

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