We received a plaque for the amount of money raised for research, and we received a certificate for the t-shirt at the JDF Awards' Ceremony held at Alhambra Hall on Dec. 2, 1997. Coordination of these clinics is done by Neighborhood President Mr. Oliver Perry, Sr. Cannonborough-Elliottborough Nursing clinics are held 30 minutes before the Neighborhood Association meeting 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.
Services currently focus on the management of hypertension and diabetes.
The HAD- ME team has served 74 patients. Neighborhood Health Advisor Mrs. Ida Taylor in collaboration with the Neighborhood Health Program coordinated a cholesterol screening clinic at Gethsemani Community Center on March 25, 1998. 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. Services currently focus on the management of hypertension and diabetes.