SPSC Wellness

Due for a mammogram or Pap test? While COVID-19 continues to be a concern, routine health care is more essential than ever. Start prioritizing your health today. To see if you’re eligible for free breast and cervical cancer screenings call 844-446-8727 or visit Michigan.gov/BC3NP.

Michiganders who are most at risk of catching the virus can now order free at-home COVID-19 tests through a partnership between MDHHS and Rockefeller Foundation. Households in qualifying zip codes will receive one free kit with five tests within one to two weeks after ordering. To check eligibility, visit AccessCovidTests.org, call 888-535-6136 or contact 211.

Chronic pain affects more than 25% of U.S. adults over age 65. If you or someone you love is living with chronic pain, please watch this 25-minute conversation to learn about effective alternatives to opioids.

https://secondopinion-tv.org/pain-management-beyond-opioids/
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association University of Rochester Medical Center Second Opinion with Joan Lunden

Pain Management Beyond Opioids | Second Opinion Opioid overdose caused more than 42,000 deaths in the U.S. in 2016, and the crisis continues. Every day, more than 115 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. Two million Americans are dependent on pain pills and street drugs to deal with their pain.

Get connected to the internet to stay connected with the ones you love. Older Adults Technology Services is hosting a free remote resource fair for seniors on Thursday, December 16 at 11:00 am ET.

Dr. Nicol Turner Lee of The Brookings Institution will moderate an interactive conversation between Older Adults Technology Services, Comcast, and local organizations to share information about low-cost internet offerings, government benefit programs to get seniors online, and free technology training and resources.

Attendees will have a chance to win one of fifteen free Chromebook laptops!

Join live on December 16 by visiting access.live/OATS2 or calling 833-380-0411

Please get your COVID-19 and influenza vaccines/ booster, wear your mask in public, and get tested if you develop symptoms. Rates are increasing in the city and across the state, but we have effective prevention (vaccines and masks) and treatment (monoclonal antibodies for COVID, antiviral medications for flu). We want to see everyone return safely to St. Pat when it's safe to reopen.

Holiday traditions are important for families and children. The CDC has provided tips to enjoy those traditions while protecting your health. Here are some way to celebrate safer this year:
❄️ Get vaccinated
❄️ Wear masks in public indoor settings
❄️ Social distance
❄️ Wash hands
❄️ Stay home if sick

To view all of the recommendations, visit: https://bit.ly/3ny100a.

Walk-in Clinic Description: Coronavirus - COVID-19 Vaccine

Get your flu vaccine at Bridging Communities this Friday, September 24, between 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. You can pre-register with Michigan Community VNA online at https://flu.vna.org
People who do not have medical insurance can get their flu shot here courtesy of a grant from Alana's Foundation.

Come to Strides for Seniors LIVE at LA SED and keep cool with our community partners from Hannan Center.

The New York and Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative is focusing on caregiving this year. Many thanks to St. Patrick Senior Center board member and Urban Aging News publisher Pat Rencher for connecting the Strides for Seniors initiative with these resources. https://nymisojo.com/

NY&MI SOJO The New York & Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative (NYMI SOJO) is a group of news, education and media outlets pooling time, talent and resources to cover chronic problems with a solutions lens. It is modeled on other successful news collaboratives supported by the Solutions Journalism Netwo...

Strides for Seniors LIVE at LA SED this Friday, September 10, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please join our ongoing celebration of Detroit's neighborhood senior centers. Events will include Zumba, crafts, a photo booth, health screenings, and more!

https://stridesforseniors.org/category/four-fridays-live/

Four Fridays Live | Strides for Seniors Our 2021 campaign features four live Friday events – each held safely outdoors at a different senior center in Detroit. These gatherings will include dance and exercise, music, free snacks and drinks, a variety of health checks, and other activities. Click on the boxes below for more details about...