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Vol 1, Issue 1, April 2020

Honor Community Health offers integrated primary, behavioral health and dental care, including: • Primary and preventative care, including • immunizations, cancer screenings, etc.

• Prenatal care & Women's Health Services • Podiatry (foot care) • Preventative teeth cleanings • Restorative dental (extractions, fillings) • Enrollment assistance for insurance • Homeless Care Coordination • Behavioral Health Interventions • Translation Services (including Spanish)

(248)724-7600

Worried about paying for your care?

Ask about Honor Cares, our sliding fee discount program. We do not turn patients away due to ability to pay.

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Call an OLHSA Resource Specialist about your needs at (248)209-2600.

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Emergency Gas/Electric Help: (248)479-6516 Water Utility Support: (313)386-9727 Emergency Nutritional Support: (517)404-6020 Women, Infant, & Children (WIC): (877)526-2438 Early Childhood Enrollment: (248)935-1796 - North Oakland (248)470-8019 - South Oaland Veteran Supportive Services: (517)549-6954

t 248.209.2600 f 248.209.2645 e info@olhsa.org

For additional resources go to: www.OLHSA.org/Covid19

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Maggie Razdar Publisher

Dear Parents, students and community members,

online sessions that offer free education to k-12 students and adults.

We created this newsletter to inform you about the resources that are available to you, and give you news about events that may help you. We are a group of parents, grandparents, teachers, kids in your community, and some business owners.

COVID-19 took us all by surprise. Due to social distancing we want to be sure that youth and their families still have a platform to learn and grow. That’s why we are offering

If you would like to join our team Contact us for any question 248-483-0550 Email info@kidsstandard.com Follow us on FB at Kids Standard Community News!

We hope you and your loved ones are staying healthy!

Dear students, This time in America is unlike anything we have experienced before. At times, it can be unsettling, lonely, and filled with much uncertainty However, one thing that remains is your education and the value of it.

Almost all schools are now teaching virtually. There is Google classroom, zoom, google hangout and host of other virtually mediums that allow your teachers to connect and instruct you.

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Truly, Kids Standard Community News Team

Moreover, it is important that you continue your learning as though you were physically at school. Now, more than ever, is the time to stay engaged in your learning and glean all the information your teachers are teaching you so you can continue to be successful now and in the future. For those of you who question whether school is still in session, the answer is “yes”. Do not allow this potentially new way of learning to take away from your academic pursuits.

Your education is still important; or

should be , more so now than ever before.

I am challenging all you learners to be the best you can be academically as you navigate your way through virtual learning and remain steadfast in high academic achievement.

Remember, your future is dependent upon the choices you make now.

Therefore, make choices that will be sustainable and give you many options in life.

Michael Mickens, Fifth Grade Teacher, Herrington Elementary School, Pontiac

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COVID-19 IN YEAR 2020 By: Naylie Martineze,

6th grade, Pontiac Middle School, Pontiac

I am a middle school student, living in a small city in Oakland County, Michigan, called Pontiac, where, we heard, many people have been affected by COVID-19.

As we all know of Covid-1, there is

a testing site available for Covid-19, which is drive through testing.

Many organizations are also offering free food for the community. But one of the thing we are having trouble with is getting the mail because most of the mailmen have fear of catching Coronavirus.

General Motors is helping hospitals by making breathing equipment. Many smaller companies are also switching their work to make masks and face shields.

Many other states in the US are shipping masks and gloves and different types of essentials.

COVID-19 By: Ambriell Montgomery, 6th grade, Pontiac Middle School, Pontiac

Coronavirus (COVID -9) is an illness caused by a virus that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that has spread throughout the world. COVID-19 symptoms can range from mild(or no symptoms) to severe illness.

You can become infected with coronavirus by coming into close contact (about two arm lengths) with a person who has COVID-19. COVID is primarily spread from person to person.

You can become infected from respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.

People may also be able to get it by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it.

Right now we are in quarantine so we have a better chance of not getting COVID-19. If you have to go outside, stay 6 feet away from people and wear a mask.

So we can stop the spread. You need to say home if you are sick; only go out if it’s for medical purposes; separate yourself from people and pets.

Avoid public transportation, ride sharing, or taxis.

There is no specific treatment for COVID- 19, but you can seek medical care to help relieve your symptoms If you need medical attention, call ahead.

Everyone can get COVID- 19, but older adults and younger kids are at more risk for getting COVID. It’s because their immune system is weak.

Living Thorough Covid-19 By: Rosalynda Parilla,

5th grade, Herrington Elementary, Pontiac

What I know about COVID19 is that it has killed a lot of people and continues to make people very sick.

You get Covid-19 from germs in the air. It is a deadly disease. I hope that my family does not get this virus. This virus has made me really scared, and I don’t want anyone I know or love to get this.

The world is a very different place. I wonder if it will ever be the same. I will be so happy when we don’t have to live in fear of Covid-19.

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Effects of COVID-19 By: Astrid Carcamo, 5th grade, Herrington Elementary School, Pontiac

Covid-19 is affecting my family by not letting different family members get together and have fun. Also, another thing I hate about Covid-19 is that my Hispanic parents make me clean all the time.

However, we do have fun at our house.

I do miss going out and going to school and feeling safe.

Secondly, I miss my freedom. I like being able to go out to places like the mall, friends’ houses, and I miss going to family reunions. My freedom is gone, and I have cleaned everything

I touch to be extra careful about everything. Thirdly, I am sad about Covid-19. I can’t believe something bad like this virus would ever hit us. I knew something bad was going to happen, but I didn’t know it would be this bad. Covid-19 did ruin some plans we had, such as going to Kalahari, Easter, birthdays, and I am

really sad about that being cancelled.

However, Covid-19 has brought my family closer together. My brother, who was rarely home, is now home with us.

I will be so happy when all of this is over and things get back to normal; whenever that may be.

together with my friends.

Second, I’m usually not allowed to go on my iPad or iPhone very much. But now my mom lets me use it as long as I keep up with my reading, math, music, art, and all other school work first. My favorite games are Aqua Park and the Ball Drop. I also like calling my grandma and my grandma’s friends.

I FaceTime

my friends, too.

Finally, before Covid-19 forced me to stay home, I went to gymnastics, basketball, and other after-school clubs. But now I have more time to play with my family. We play Skip-Bo, Uno, Pit, and a lot of other games and puzzles. My sister

Coping with Covid-19 By: Madeline Gavin, 2nd grade, Woodland Elementary, Troy

Covid-19 is very scary, and being stuck at home without my friends is terrible. However, there have been some

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gets sad when she doesn’t win, but I try good things as well, like learning to ride my bike, having more screen time, and spending more time playing with toys.

First, I have always wanted to learn how to ride my bike, but I couldn’t balance.

That changed when I wasn’t at school because I had more time to practice.

Bike riding is a good exercise. When your legs hurt that means that you are working really hard. It is also fun, and I get a lot of fresh air. I can’t wait to ride

to make her feel better by making her laugh.

In conclusion, I wish Covid-19 was over and everyone was safe. But there were some good things like learning how to ride my bike, getting more screen time, and having family fun. I plan to keep on learning new games and trying new things. I hope you found something fun to do during this difficult time.

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What I learned from COVID -19 By: Ava Mickens, 2nd grade, School, West Bloomfield

COVID-19 means to me a serious respiratory virus that causes breathing problems. The virus also causes coughing, sneezing, and makes people really tired.

This virus is making many people sick, and many people are dying.

I learned that COVID-19 is very deadly.

I can protect myself by staying inside my home, and when I go outside, I should be six inches apart from other people.

Our hygiene affects our health if we don’t take care of ourselves and wash up to be clean. I changed my behavior by washing my hands more often and covering my mouth when I cough and sneeze with my arm. I also try not to cough or sneeze on other people.

Science tells us what happens with the virus. Science tells me that it is very important that I protect myself and those around me. Science provides me with information.

What’s happening in the community has changed me because I have learned to appreciate the small things and to enjoy my down time. A lot of people are getting sick, and it is really scary. So I appreciate things more now.

Not going to school feels very different; I don’t get to see my teacher and classmates in person. I do my school work online now and see my classmates on the internet in Zoom meetings. I have been keeping myself busy by doing my school work, taking my dance classes online, and having Zoom playdates with my friends. I also like to ride my bike or scooter, play on my iPad, and do my nails. I also keep busy by making loom

Avoid Getting COVID-19 By: Deja Rubio, 6th grade, Pontiac Middle School, Pontiac

COVID-19 can kill a lot of people. Kids won’t go back to school till next school year because of Covid-19; some students may have to repeat their grade. People are going crazy trying to stack on food and toilet paper.

China is finding a cure for the virus, but they will not share it with the rest of the world. There are over 800,000 cases confirmed of Covid-19 in the United States so far, there are more than 46,000 deaths.

rubber band bracelets and chokers with beads.

We can uplift others by saying kind things and checking on other people.

My best friend Aarionna and I are doing a COVID -19 Pandemic letter writing campaign for residents at a local nursing home. We know this will brighten their day.

When the pandemic is over, our lives will not be the same. This crisis has changed my life and my family’s lives.

When this is over, our future lives will be impacted in a positive way by making us more aware of what really matters - my mom, uncle Mike, Paw Paw, nanny, and my friends.

Here are some of the things we can all do to protect ourselves. y Washing your hands with soap is a good way to keep away from germs. y S taying six feet away from people is another way to protect yourself. y S taying home for safety keeps you safe from other people who may be sick. y W hen going out if you need some essentials, put on a face mask and gloves so you can stop it from spreading to other people. y K eep your hands away from your face and eyes to keep you safe. y If you feel you have a headache or any signs of this disease, see your doctor immediately before it gets too late.

Corona Time By: Ian Thompson, 2nd grade, Doherty Elementary, West Bloomfield You can be affected by getting close to someone. So, now everybody has to stay home. You can’t hang out with f riends and family.

When you go out, you have to wear gloves and a mask and have to stay 6 feet apart.

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Llame a nuestro numero principal 0248-724-7600 para programar su cita hoy.

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The Importance of Hand Washing By: Emily Valencia, 8th grade, Clarkston Junior High School

Recently, the health of humankind has been at risk. The uprise of COVID-19 has struck terror around the globe and infected over one million people. The coronavirus is similar to a common sickness, influenza. However, it presents a slower onset of illness, making it difficult for one to detect if he or she has been infected.

Without a vaccine yet discovered, the best way to fight off this virus is to maintain good hygiene. Good hygiene habits have been directly linked to less illnesses.

Building good personal hygiene habits is crucial to live a clean, healthy lifestyle.

Having poor hygiene habits can lead to many impacts on your health. For example, not washing your hands frequently with soap and water makes it easier for bacteria and germs to transfer

to different parts of your body. ABC News conducted a study on germ spread in a grade school classroom by using a harmless glow powder to symbolize germs.

Their results showed that germs can spread from just two students to the entire class in one hour. By the end of the day, the glow powder spread around the entire classroom and all over the kids’ faces, clothes, and school supplies.

Bacterial diseases can be very dangerous, but they are easily preventable.

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION for households with children

There are many diseases that are spread due to lack of simple hand-washing.

Washing hands is an important action that we must continue during this crisis.

Washing your hands can get rid of any traces of dirt, spores, bacteria and pesticides, whereas other methods, like hand sanitizer, may not. For example, a study conducted by WebMD Doctor Bhargava showed that a 30 second hand wash killed the flu virus, while hand sanitizer did not.

This is key because right now, our world is suffering from a virus that could have been prevented. The Coronavirus pandemic has made a significant impact on our lives and will continue to grow unless we step up and make an impact. Simply paying more attention to good hygiene can prevent COVID-19 from spreading.

We must do whatever we can to help, so stay home and wash your hands!

Pick up food on the second Wednesdays of each month at 12 noon at 67 S. Glenwood Plaza, Pontiac 48342

Every Thursdays at 4 pm at Trinity Church, 123 Wessen Street, Pontiac 48341

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248.318.0586 This instituation is an equal opportunity provider

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This Newsletter was brought to you by United Way of Southeastern Michigan

OAKLAND COUNTY COVID-19

DRIVE THROUGH TESTING SERVICES MAP Follow the orange arrows on the map to get to the testing location

Oakland County in partnership with Honor Community Health will offer COVID-19 drive through testing by appointment only.

WHEN: TIME: WHERE:

WHO:

Beginning April 16, 2020 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Monday - Friday 1200 N Telegraph, County Complex, follow the drive-up testing signs to: Large parking lot behind the Medical Examiners Facility (Building 28 E) People with COVID-19 symptoms, 18 years or older.

Priority given to: • Residents of Pontiac • First Responders • Essential or critical infrastructure employees • Those who are 65 years and older • Individuals with underlying conditions

Tests are limited to 50-100 in the first two days and 250 per day going forward until more testing capacity is available.

Appointment is required: call

1-800-848-5533,

Nurse on call

The Oakland County Health Division will not deny participation in its programs based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin,age or disability.

State and federal eligibility requirements apply for certain programs.