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The Led County Ledger Fowr Hometown Source Of Local News Hometown Newspaper of Larry and Susan Hill Volume XLI- Number 38 Leesburg, Georgia - - June 12, 2019 Fifty Cents Qualified Lee County participants get a nutritional boost with WIC benefits Special to the Ledger Public Health’s Wom en, Infants and Chil dren program provides formula, food vouchers and more to qualified participants, says Lee County Health Depart ment Nurse Manager Dana Hager. “WIC—Public Health’s Women, Infants and Children program— is an income-based program,” said Hager. Those targeted for ser vices include: Pregnant women Breastfeeding women up to one year Women who have de livered a baby in the last six months Children up to five years of age (including foster children) WIC provides spe cial checks, known as vouchers, to buy healthy foods from WlC-autho- rized vendors,” Hager said. Authorized foods include basics such as formula, milk, eggs, cheese and yogurt, fruit, vegetables, bread, cereal and peanut butter. She stressed, however, that there is much more to the program. “WIC also provides informa tion about nutrition and health to help you and your family eat well and be healthy,” she said. “Support and informa tion about breastfeeding your baby is another key WIC role. Hager said WIC staff also assists participants in finding healthcare and other community services. She said candidates for WIC should bring one of each of the following documents to the health department to learn if they are eligible: Identification for them selves and their child: (i.e.) Driver’s license, Social Security card, immunization record or birth certificate Proof of household income: (i.e.) Medicaid DOHERTY, DUGGAN, HART&TIERNAN INSURORS Home • Auto • Business • Life/Health P.O.Box 71628 (229)888-2040 Albany, GA 31708-1628 800-628-2040 2301 Dawson Road (31707) Fax (229) 435-3036 www.ddhtins.com Lee County Utilities Authority will meet Thursday, June 20 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the T. Page Tharp Governmental Building | card, paycheck stub, letter from employer or unemployment notice Proof of street ad dress: (i.e.) Electric bill, rent/mortgage receipt, cable TV or phone bill (even if the bills or receipts are not in your name) “The proof of income and street address information must be no more than 30 days old,” Hager said. “It’s impor tant to note that some working parents qualify for services.” She pointed out that while the parent or guardian must bring children into the health department for the initial certification, after that, an alternate can bring the child for services. “Also, parents can designate people to use the vouchers at the store to grocery shop,” Hager said. “If you have ques tions, we encourage you to contact us at 229-759- 3014.” Phoebe Recognizes Nurse Manager for Excellence Special to the Ledger Each month Phoebe recognizes a nurse for his or her extraordinary efforts at the bedside with the DAISY Award, a national program that recognizes nursing excellence. Often nurs ing leaders who super vise these outstanding nurses do not consider their roles as eligible for the DAISY award. However, it is evident that the environment created by nurse leaders is a strong factor in how direct care nurses take care of patients. In 2018, Phoebe started honor ing and celebrating nurse managers with the DAISY Nurse Leader Award. The most recent award winner is Jen nifer Jewell, Behavioral Health Nurse Manager, Phoebe Putney Memo rial Hospital. Jennifer was nomi nated by her colleagues for her dedicated service and compassion she shows to patients and staff. Below are a few excerpts from her nomination: “She recognizes and supports the ever- changing role of the nurse. She empowers and has never belittled the contribution that nurses make to our organization and values the voice of the nurse.” “She cares about her staff and about this or ganization and this unit in particular.” “She motivates nurses to be the best nurses they can be and use the best practice available to ensure patients get the best outcomes.” “Jennifer takes the time to come and see our patients and staff when she’s on the floor, and she displays such empathy not only for the patients but also the staff.” Nominations for the DAISY Nurse Leader Award were accepted across the Phoebe Putney Health Sys tem. The Nurse Leader Award is awarded twice a year. The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, CA, and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Throm bocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-im mune disease. The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound dif ference in the lives of their patients and patient families. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. At a presentation given in front of the nurse’s colleagues, physicians, patients, and visitors, the honoree receives a certificate commending her or him for being an “Extraordinary Nurse Leader.” The hon oree will also be given a beautiful and meaning ful sculpture called A Healer’s Touch, hand- carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Africa. 8 10499 02456 8 BANK of LEE COUNTY A Division of Bank of Terrell 3000 N. Slappey Blvd., Albany (229) 446-0102 FDll www.bankofleeco.com bmsh Member FDIC Smithville City Council will meet Thursday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Submitted Photo New 911 Communication Tower Installed Lee County 911 and Emergency Operations Center will transition from their former location located at the sheriff’s office on Pinewood Road to Starksville Avenue, next to the T. Page Tharp Governmental Building. The communication tower was damaged during Hurricane Michael when it fell onto the roof of the sheriff’s office. Because a new tower was necessary, the commissioners decided to move the 911 Center into its own facility. The move allowed the sheriff’s office to expand into the space used by 911. The new tower will improve radio coverage To Subscribe Call 229-759-2413
