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 assisting with curriculum development. Dr. Sandra Brown and Dr. Nancy Worley from MUSC's College of Nursing are leading this effort with Brother Dallas Wilson. They have been attending Neighborhood Association meetings to solicit community support and input on the proposed curriculum.
Services currently focus on the management of hypertension and diabetes.
Neighborhood Health Advisor Mrs. Ida Taylor requested assistance from the Neighborhood Health Program to coordinate a flu vaccine clinic at Gethsemani Community Center in November. The Department of Health and Environmental Control has been contacted with this request. West-Side Nursing services related to hypertension and diabetes management began in June 1997. Additionally, the Health Program is assisting the neighborhood with access to health related information by facilitating speakers to present at Neighborhood Association meetings.