Cannonborough-Elliottborough Nursing clinics are held 30 minutes before every Neighborhood Association meeting held the second Monday of the month. Specifically, Neighborhood Health Program staff are providing ongoing assistance with curriculum development and technical assistance. Dr. Sandra Brown and Dr. Nancy Worley from MUSC's College of Nursing are leading this effort with Brother Dallas Wilson. Twelve individuals will graduate. They have received training in computer skills such as spreadsheets, word processing and use of the Internet as occupational skills.
Services currently focus on the management of hypertension and diabetes.
Eight RN students from MUSC have begun work on cardiovascular disease in women with residents. The HAD- ME team has served 20 patients. West-Side Nursing services related to hypertension and diabetes management are offered at every Neighborhood Association meeting. Additionally, the Health Program is assisting the neighborhood with access to health related information by facilitating speakers to present at Neighborhood Association meetings.