Springdale Chamber of Commerce’s Post

As wildfires continue to devastate Southern California, independent community pharmacies are playing an irreplaceable role in helping those affected. 🏥🌟 One standout example is Mickey Fine Pharmacy, which was recently highlighted by James Woods on X for going above and beyond during this crisis. 🙌 A huge thank you to Jeff Gross and his team for proving just why independent pharmacies are essential in times of disaster. 👏 Independent pharmacies are more than just places to pick up prescriptions – they are often the first to respond when communities need urgent care the most. 🚨💊 We must all rally to support these community cornerstones, not just during times of disaster, but every day. 🛍️🏥 Let's ensure they continue to thrive and serve their communities when they’re needed most. 💪 While Mickey Fine Pharmacy has been recognized for going above and beyond during this crisis, many others are not as fortunate. The tragic reality is that the wildfires are claiming independent pharmacies that families and communities rely on every day. 🌄💔 Let’s take a moment to reflect on the critical role these pharmacies play and the impact of their loss on the healthcare landscape. Our thoughts are with the communities affected and the dedicated pharmacy teams who have lost so much. 🙏 #WildfireImpact #PharmacyLoss #CommunityHealth #IndependentPharmacies #HealthcareAccess

When choosing a senior living community for your loved ones, focus on care, engagement, and safety. Visit, ask questions, and observe interactions to ensure quality. #SeniorLiving #ElderCare #FamilyCare https://buff.ly/3XWcKuq

There's a lot of commentary in the media about MSD's new rules to cut emergency housing numbers and the barriers these changes will create for people who need to access these services. Here is a voice of lived experience - a reminder why these services need to be accessible for people with complex housing needs. https://ow.ly/wbfN50SWrGY

"With legislation embedding HELF, we can expect to see this become ubiquitous in residential care agreements, like the introduction of Residential Accommodation Deposits in 2014." We're pleased to have Megan White's article featured in the Summer 2024 issue of #AgedCareToday by Aged & Community Care Providers Association. Read it on page 87: https://lnkd.in/g6kZpJGz If you’re navigating the transition to HELF, we’re here to help. #agedcare #agedcareaustralia

Both Dallas and Fort Worth are making it a priority to focus first on keeping roads passable around hospitals and other emergency facilities. https://st8.fm/3WaNH70

According to a SpotRep issued today from our colleagues #HealthcareReady a government shutdown has the potential to impact the following public health preparedness and security programs: 1. Hospital Preparedness Program 2. Public Health Cooperative Agreements 3. Strategic National Stockpile 4. National Advisory Committees Protecting children, seniors and individuals with disabilities 5. State Stockpile programs 6. National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) includes funding for Pediatric Disaster Centers of Excellence and other regional response systems. Other sources are reporting impacts to FEMA recovery funds post #Helene and #Milton

We are pleased to announce that we are now delivering a new Falls Prevention program in Queensland’s Wide Bay region, providing FREE support to older people in Hervey Bay and Maryborough, who have experienced a fall. The program, which includes a Registered Nurse providing in-home assessments and support planning, aims to: • reduce risks of future falls • restore confidence, independence and quality of life following a fall • improve strength and balance and mobility • maintain and improve social connection. The program also offers a 12-week LifeStyle Café program, which provides social connection, guided exercise and education in support of social and health needs, for those eligible to participate. Our Falls Prevention program is available to people aged 65+ or 50+ for First Nations people in the Hervey Bay or Maryborough areas, who have experienced a fall at home or in the community, and have been referred via: • the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service • the Queensland Ambulance Service • a General Practitioner. For more details, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gFTmbhe6 This program is provided by Footprints Community in collaboration with the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. It is supported through funding from Country to Coast, QLD who deliver the Primary Health Network Program on behalf of the Commonwealth Department of Health. #FootprintsCommunity #BetterTogether #agedcare #agedcaresupport #agedcareaustralia #agedcareservices #widebayburnett #herveybayqld #fallsprevention

Once your residents get growing with Rise Gardens, they'll keep coming back for more. It's easy to get started with increasing engagement and setting your community apart. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUmiF3T6 #RiseGardens #RetainResidents #Differentiation #SeniorCare #ResidentEngagement

The recent power grid challenges in Texas, highlighted by Rachel Richey, underscore facilities' critical need for robust business continuity and recovery solutions. At Agility Recovery, we are dedicated to ensuring that assisted living facilities, and all essential services, remain resilient in the face of power outages and other disruptions. Learn more about how we can help protect your organization and keep your operations running smoothly: https://lnkd.in/gq8eEgxN #BusinessContinuity #PowerGrid #Resilience #AssistedLiving #MakeRecoveryHappen