JULY 2020 | ISSUE NO. 21
Spring 2020
MOVING FORWARD OUR NEW NORMAL
KESHEE DOZIER-SMITH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER During this uncertain season, we are proud to have been able to continue our primary, specialty, and preventative care services, while offering expanded daily COVID-19 testing and telehealth services across five rural counties.
Rest assured that our staff continues to develop our path forward in delivering quality and affordable healthcare services to exsisting and future patients. You will continue to
WHAT'S INSIDE PAGE 2 | >>HEALTH HEROES We highlight our dynamic staff for the commitment and dedication shown during the national pandemic.
PAGE 2 | >>COVID-19 Read more about our safety procedures, accessibility efforts, and testing information.
PAGE 3 | >>MENTAL HEALTH Learn about coping with mental
receive the same great service from our dedicated team,
health particularly during an
however to ensure the safety of all our patients and staff,
infectious disease outbreak.
we've updated our daily routine procedures to safely practice the most efficient delivery of healthcare services to you and your family.
Thank you for your support. We're happy to continue serving you as we journey into our new normal with the same level of commitment to addressing your healthcare needs. We are all in this together, and Rural Health Medical Program continues to work to be your Provider of Choice.
www.rhmpi.com | (844)736-7629 | info@rhmpi.com
THE HEARTBEAT | SPRING 2020
Health Heroes
Ashantey Johnson
Jaleesa Jackson
Shareka Johns
COVID-19 TESTING WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE TESTING PROCESS
RHMPI Employees to proceed through the registration and testing process. Testing is done
The idea of getting tested
inside your vehicle. You
may be a little unnerving –
will not need to exit your
but it’s a simple process. It
vehicle to get tested.
takes only a few minutes and is performed by RHMPI
The registration questions
clinical staff.
will take you a few
PREPARING FOR TESTING
minutes to answer. You will need your Driver’s License (ID), social
You will be required to
security card, and
complete RHMPI’s COVID-
insurance information to
19 pre-screening survey to
answer these questions. If
determine testing eligibility
you do not have
in accordance with ADPH.
insurance, you can still
Individuals that do not
get tested.
meet our testing criteria,
receive a telehealth visit
AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN TESTED
from one of our providers.
You will be advised to
will have the option to
self-quarantine for 14
DURING TESTING
days per CDC and ADPH
When you arrive at the
guidelines or until your
testing facility, follow signs
results are provided. The
and instructions from
turn-around time for
NOW OFFERING Digital Check-In and Registration -- COVID-19 test results can be provided within 48 to 72 hours after testing has been submitted to the lab for processing. However, in some cases test results can take up to 10 days for results due to delays or the volume of specimens being processed. continued on page 4
THE HEARTBEAT | SPRING 2020
SCHEDULE YOUR ANNUAL Well Woman's Visit
TODAY!
MENTAL HEALTH WE ARE HERE TO HELP If you are experiencing any of the signs or symptoms of a mental, emotional, behavioral, or physical disorder, do not hesitate to schedule an appointment at one of our Community Health Centers to have an evaluation. Cost should never be a deterrent, as there are many ways to have costs covered whether through private or subsidized insurance. An Annual Wellness Visit, which includes the creation of a personalized prevention and detection plan is covered by most insurance plans. Mental health evaluations can be covered by Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance as a component of the AWV.
COPING WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations such as an infectious disease outbreak that requires social distancing, quarantine, or isolation. Feelings may range from concern about being able to effectively care for yourself or others, frustration over uncertainty
DID YOU KNOW? 1 in 3 women
report not visiting a doctor because of cost. Did you know that most health plans are required to cover an annual well woman's visit.
about the future, loneliness associated with being cut off from the world or loved ones, or sometimes anger
-- pandemic. Take time
if you think you may have
to renew your spirit
been exposed to the
through meditation,
disease by negligence on
prayer, or helping others
someone else's behalf.
in need. Lastly, when you are feeling overwhelmed
You can manage your
find people or resources
stress by taking care of
you can depend on for
yourself, eating healthy
accurate information --
and exercising, and
RHMPI has dedicated
setting limits on the
counselors on call to
amount of information
speak with you.
that you intake about the
DAILY
COVID -19
DRIVE THRU TESTING
DALLAS COUNTY Dallas County Health Center 228 Selma Ave Selma, AL 36701
MARENGO COUNTY Demopolis Health Center 1502 US Highway 80, Unit A Demopolis, AL 36732 Thomaston Health Center 111 Main St. Thomaston, AL 36783
MONROE COUNTY Monroeville Health Center 3040 S Alabama Ave Monroeville, AL 36460
PERRY COUNTY Marion Health Center 1310 Washington St. Marion, AL 36756 Uniontown Health Center 330 Old Hamburg Rd. Uniontown, AL 36786
WILCOX COUNTY Pine Apple Health Center 867 County Rd. 59 Pine Apple, AL 36768 Yellow Bluff-Camden Health Center 2210 Highway 221 Camden, AL 36726
(844)736-7629
#GETTESTED