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April 2016The Health Wagon’smission is to providecompassionate, qualityhealth care to themedically underservedpeople in theMountains ofAppalachia. Our valuesare inclusiveness,

community outreach, collaboration, spirituality and empowerment. Let us tell you The Health Wagon story. Our average patient is 38 years old. Ninety-eightpercent of our patients are uninsured. Seventy percent of them have an income of less than$20,000 annually, despite working multiple jobs. This means they make too much money toqualify for Medicaid, but not enough to afford private insurance. Our patients live indesperately poverty-stricken rural Appalachia, where they can’t afford to go to the doctor butcan’t afford not to. The mobility of our health clinic means we are able to fill the gap,whether they are inline at the food bank or at their job, we bring healthcare to them.

Upcoming EventsApril 25: Colposcopy Clinic

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Free Health Fair

April 13, 2015 Zion in Wise, VA April 14, 2015 Valley View FreewillBaptist Church in Clintwood, VA Free Services offered • Cholesterol Check, CardiovascularRisk Assessments • Blood Sugar Checks, PhysicalExams • PAP Smears, MammogramRegistration • Hearing Exams, Blood PressureReadings • Vital Sign Readings, Vision Screenings • Prostate Exams, Breathing Tests • Chiropractor Services, Ankle Brachial Tests • Bone Density Screenings, Height & Weight Measuring • Diabetic Foot Clinic, Pulmonology Consults If you plan to have lab work please come fasting, do not eat or drink after midnight

Mobile Unit ScheduleCoeburn: 4th St. Paul: 1st Pound: 11th Oakwood: 12th Big Stone Gap: 8th Binns Counts: 21st Clinchco: 28th

Mobile unit schedule is subject to change, pleasecall 276-328-8850 for more information

Help WantedThe Heath Wagon is in desperate need of a volunteerdentist and dental assistant. Our current dentist will beretiring soon and we have a dental waiting list withhundreds of desperate patients needing assistance. Ifanyone is interesting in volunteering please contactHaley at 276-328-8850.



Inside the Health WagonHealth Wagon Employee's Act of Kindness

When we hear the word "miracle" we tend to think of large acts, like walking on water, orlifting a car off of a child. Sometimes, however, a small act of kindness can have a lastingeffect. A patient was scheduled by a Health Wagon provider to have an ultrasound thatwould result in $160.00 charge. A Health Wagon employee felt the need to pay this fee forthe patient. The patient posted this on her social media account: "God always finds a way toshow us that He's listening; that our faith in people and in this world can be restored. Thankyou to the person who went above their call; out of kindness and generosity, the test I haddone this morning was paid for before it ever began. I cannot explain the feeling that cameover me when I was handed the receipt that it had been taken care of. I went back to my Kiaand just cried. I pray God blesses you and I will certainly #payitforward!"

It's important to remember that even the smallest acts of kindness can result in the greatestrewards. This patient's life could be changed forever by having this much needed diagnostictest. We should all strive to #payitforward.

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Recent Developments2016 VCNP Conference

David C. Gordon received an awardfrom VCNP for his support of NPs. TheHeath Wagon is so very grateful for histelehealth support. The Health Wagondoes more telehealth than other clinic inthe state thanks to David!



Dr. Teresa Gardner and Dr. PaulaMeade presented to the congregationof St. Edwards in Richmond, VA.. Awonderful message was delivered byFather Don LeMay.

Health Wagon Missionary Trip to Belize

Dr. Smiddy, MD and Crystal Clark LPNare traveled to Belize on March 5- March13 for medical missionary work with Bodyand Soul Ministries of Belize. Body andSoul Ministries is located in UriahCompound in Roaring Creek. The have aclinic,a learning center and housingfacilities for mission teams. The HealthWagon is very excited and blessed to be apart of this medical missionary work! Formore information on Body and SoulMinistries please visithttp://www.bodyandsoulministry.com/

The Health Wagon was asked to speak on ourmobile clinic and our innovative model ofhealthcare delivery at the Shine 2016 SocialMinistry Conference Summit on Sunday March13, 2016. This event was sponsored by theCatholic Diocese of Richmond Office of SocialMinistries. "Let your light shine before men insuch a way that they may see your good works,glorify your Father who is in heaven," Matthew5:16.



Marcus Adkins and Vicki Weiss

Congratulations to Marcus Adkins, Director ofDevelopment for being awarded 2015 Health Volunteer ofthe Year Award presented by the United Way ofSouthwest Virginia. An awards ceremony was held onMarch 17, 2016.

Dr. Teresa Gardner and Dr. Paula Meade attended the 20th Annual Louis A. CancellaroPrimary Care Conference " Healthcare Across the Lifespan" in Johnson CIty, TN March 21-24, 2016.

Health Awareness for April



This month, we are recognizing:

• Alcohol Awareness Month

• National Autism Awareness Month

• National Child Abuse Prevention Month

• National Donate Life Month

• National Facial Protection Month

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Month

• National Minority Health Month

• Occupational Therapy Month

• National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month

• STI Awareness Month

• Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

• Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month

• Women's Eye Health and Safety Month

• National Public Health Week (first full week of April)

• Minority Cancer Awareness Week (second full week of April)

• National Infertility Awareness Week (last full week of April)

• Every Kid Healthy Week (last full week of April)

• World Immunization Week (last week of April)

• National Infant Immunization Week (generally last week of April)

Air Quality Awareness Week (last week of April)

Target Illness Spotlight



Facts About Alcohol

Alcohol is the mostcommonly usedaddictive substance inthe United States: 17.6million people, or one inevery 12 adults, sufferfrom alcohol abuse ordependence along withseveral million more whoengage in risky, bingedrinking patterns thatcould lead to alcoholproblems. More than half of alladults have a familyhistory of alcoholism orproblem drinking, and

more than 7 million children live in a household where at least one parent is dependent onor has abused alcohol. Alcohol abuse and alcoholism can affect all aspects of a person's life. Long-term alcoholuse can cause serious health complications, can damage emotional stability, finances,career, and impact one's family, friends and community. • 88,000 deaths are annually attributed to excessive alcohol use • Alcoholism is the 3rd leading lifestyle-related cause of death in the nation • Excessive alcohol use is responsible for 2.5 million years of potential life lost annually, oran average of about 30 years of potential life lost for each death • Up to 40% of all hospital beds in the United States (except for those being used bymaternity and intensive care patients) are being used to treat health conditions that arerelated to alcohol consumption Over time, excessive alcohol use, both in the form of heavy drinking or binge drinking, canlead to numerous health problems, chronic diseases, neurological impairments and socialproblems, including but not limited to: o Dementia, stroke and neuropathy o Cardiovascular problems, including myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillationand hypertension o Psychiatric problems, including depression, anxiety, and suicide o Social problems, including unemployment, lost productivity, family problems, violenceincluding child maltreatment, fights and homicide o Unintentional injuries, such as motor-vehicle traffic crashes, falls, drowning, burns andfirearm injuries. o Increased risk for many kinds of cancers, including liver, mouth, throat, larynx (voice box)and esophagus o Liver diseases, including fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis o Gastrointestinal problems, including pancreatitis and gastritis o Alcohol abuse or dependence – alcoholism. Alcoholism has little to do with what kind of alcohol one drinks, how long one has been

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drinking, or even exactly how much alcohol one consumes. But it has a great deal to do witha person's uncontrollable need for alcohol. Most alcoholics can't just "use a little willpower"to stop drinking. The alcoholic is frequently in the grip of a powerful craving for alcohol, aneed that can feel as strong as the need for food or water. While some people are able torecover without help, the majority of alcoholics need outside assistance to recover from theirdisease. Yet, with support and treatment, many are able to stop drinking and reclaim theirlives.

For more information please visit https://ncadd.org/about-addiction/alcohol/facts-about-alcohol

Donate to The Health WagonIf you would like to donate to The Health Wagon, we would greatly appreciate it if you would

contribute online at: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/thehealthwagon/

Or you can mail donation checks to:

The Health Wagon, P.O. Box 7070, Wise, VA 24293

As a nonprofit organization, volunteers are welcome and tax deductible donations areaccepted.

State Employees - Give through the CVC Campaign (#03588)

Federal Employees- CFC Code 33986

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The Health Wagon Wish List

Medical Supplies Alcohol wipes, nebulizers, nebulizer tubing Scalpels, Sutures, UA dip sticks, Band aids,Safety needles, Exam table paper,Butterflies, Gauze, Syringes, Medical tape, Exam gloves,Suture removal kits Medications Ibuprofen, Iron Supplements, Antacids,Decongestants, Dandruff Shampoo, Aspirin, Folic acid, Anti-diarrheas, Zantac, Nexium, Allergy Medication, Claritin D,Antibacterial ointment, Prilosec, Foot/skin cream/lotion, Anti-Fungal cream, prenatalvitamins Office Supplies Copy paper, paper clips, K-cups (any variety), Toilet paper, Pens, Paper towels, 3 Ring Binders (all sizes),Post-it notes, First class stamps, Coffee cups, Letter size manilafolders, Sharpies, Disinfecting wipes, Highlighters, binder dividers, 33 gallon garbage bags, Batteries, Stapler and staples, cleaning supplies White out, 3 whole punch, Scotch tape,Stapler remover, Mail envelopes, Gift cards Items to give to patients Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, Razors, Diapers, Wipes, Lotions, Soaps, Can foods

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Visit us at: www.thehealthwagon.org

Call us at: (276)-328-8850

Our offices are located at: 5626 Patriot Dr • Wise, VA 24293

P.O.Box 7070 Wise, VA 24293

233 Chase St, Suite 100 • Clintwood, VA 24228

P.O.Box 709 Clintwood, VA 24228

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