Accessing Health Insurance
Resources and Information to help you access various Health Insurance Plans and Programs.
Child Project:
The CHILD Project is a secure nationwide network and registry that enables law enforcement and social service agencies throughout the county...more
Dental health Education Initiative:
Oral hygiene education to hundreds of children in the County (pre-k, kindergarten, and head start).
Diabetes - Community Diabetes Regional Outreach Partnership
A coalition of six counties in upstate New York committed to raising awareness and educating the community about diabetes risk and prevention. They hope that the information they provide will help community members understand diabetes and how to reduce the risk of developing it. View the brochure details.
Emergency Meals Program:
Provides funds necessary to purchase emergency meals for our county Meals-On-Wheels clients. Clients use these when normal delivery is cancelled due to weather conditions such as a snowstorm for example.
Emergency Planning Posted 4/12/07
Information and Resources to help you be prepared in case of an emergency.
Healthcare Occupations Program:
An educational presentation given to hundreds of 7th and 8th graders in Herkimer County. The purpose is to introduce young people to the myriad of health careers that exist in today's health care market. Educational requirements and expectations are shared.
Healthcare Planning Posted 4/12/07
Tools to help you and your family prepare for future healthcare needs. Also information on various Health Insurance and Healthcare Discount Programs.
Health Friends Indigent Pharmaceutical Program:
Provides funds necessary for the purchase of prescription medications for the uninsured. For More Information Contact HealthFriends at 315-574-0057 or 61 West Street Ilion, NY.
Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA's):
In order to provide our local physician community with the opportunity for enhanced reimbursement rates the Network will complete applications for both a primary care and mental health HPSA.
Healthy Start Partnership
The Healthy Start Partnership of Herkimer County is a coalition of health and nutrition professionals who are working to promote healthy weights in childbearing women and their infants. Agencies involved include Community Maternity Services, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County, Herkimer County HealthNet, Herkimer County Public Health, Herkimer –Madison WIC, Mid-York Child Care Coordinating Council, and the Mohawk Valley Perinatal Network.
Home Safety:
More than 600,000 older Americans are treated each year in hospital emergency rooms for injuries at home. A fall that results in a broken bone can become a serious, disabling injury that limits independence. For Home Safety Materials, click here
Move 4 Life
Move 4 Life is a program that recognizes that people come in all shapes, sizes and physical abilities, but no matter where a person is, can be tailored to meet their individual goals. This fun and interactive 8-week program is designed to help increase or maintain an individual’s physical activity level in order to enjoy the benefits of regular physical activity including: lower stress levels, weight management, better sleeping patterns and increased energy.
Parents-As-Teachers Program:
Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a parenting program based on the philosophy of providing parents with child development knowledge and parenting support. PAT has the following goals:
- Increase parent knowledge of early childhood development and improve parenting practices
- Provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues
- Prevent child abuse and neglect
- Increase children's school readiness and school success
Physical Activity & Nutrition Oppurtunities Posted 4/26/07
A listing of various places to exercise, walk or just get outdoors, as well as Farmers Markets & Pick You Food locations.
Primary Mental Health Project (PMHP):
Provides funds for low-cost mental health services to children in the primary grades.
Promoting Physical Activity & Good Nutrition:
Guide to Physical Activity
Healthy Start Partnership
Herkimer County Trails Guide
How to Use Your Pedometer
HCHN staff working with its Ad Hoc Committee has developed a two-pronged approach to promoting Physical Activity and Good Nutrition in Herkimer County. HCHN has partnered with many local organizations in an effort to implement school-based interventions, community education programs and promote physical activity through its Trails Guide and Physical Activity Brochure...more
Senior Safety Net:
A secure nationwide network and registry that enables law enforcement and social service agencies throughout the county to locate and positively identify individuals
Speakers Bureau
The Speakers Bureau provides an opportunity to disseminate health information to the community on a wide variety of topics. Herkimer County HealthNet has enlisted local experts to speak on a wide variety of topics regarding health and human services. The Speakers Bureau will enhance the knowledge of Herkimer County residents on a variety of health topics with the ultimate goal of improving the health and well being of Herkimer County Residents. Speaker's Bureau Topics. For more information or to book a speaker please call 315-867-1552 or email ahutchinson@herkimercounty.org
Teen Internet Crisis Hotline:
The Network worked collaboratively with others on finding an innovative method of having teens help teens with the many issues they face. Using the Internet and Instant Messaging as a communication tool, a teen-helping-teen crisis line was developed and established. Access the Teen Internet Crisis Hotline at www.teentalkim.com
Wheelchair Ramp Program Posted 5/10/07
Provides funds to construct wheelchair ramps for our most needy residents who otherwise could not afford a ramp on their own.
