Celebrate.......Responsibly.

Statistics show the more birthdays you have, the longer you live! :) 

As we all know, states have been shut down for a bit and have been gradually reopening and closing. Knowing the guidelines for your locale can greatly impact your health and safety when interacting with others and how you can go about your regular life when leaving the house. 

Considering celebrating a holiday, birthday, or any other upcoming special occasion? There are lots of ways you can celebrate while still staying safe. Check out some ideas here!

Also, in this day in age, it's easy to forget those around us. It's easy to forget about yourself most days. Check your calendar or social media accounts and see if an important day is coming up for a loved one. Even a simple greeting can greatly impact someone's mental health during these times. 

Helpful Links:

State-by-State Guidance for Reopening

CDC Considerations for Wearing Cloth Face Coverings

State-by-State Guide to Face Mask Requirements

COVID-19 Guidance on Social Distancing at Work 

Mental Health & COVID-19

Germane Solutions: Corporate Sponsor Spotlight

Germane Solutions is an industry-leading national consulting firm providing expertise in Graduate Medical Education (GME), public health and the Community Health Center program. The rapid growth of our FQHC-related business led to our recent acquisition of the experienced group of subject matter experts, now operating as FQHC Germane (www.FQHC.org). The FQHC Germane team brings decades of multi-faceted FQHC experience to a variety of clients in the health care industry, including FQHCs, Look-Alikes, PCAs, hospital systems, behavioral health centers, academic institutions, health departments, clinically integrated networks, Ryan White programs, and medical practices.  The addition of FQHC Germane to the Germane Solutions team allows us to provide a full range of services to our many health centers, PCA, and HCCN Clients.

Steve Weinman, Vice President
239.850.1754
sdweinman@fqhc.org
www.fqhc.org

Water, Water, Everywhere!

Have you ever just had the casual feeling of dry mouth, dizziness, and just very unusual exhaustion? There is a good chance you could just be dehydrated. 

Dehydration is a symptom that can occur in conjunction with many other diseases and ailments but you also might just not be taking in enough fluids. Did you know that 60% of your body weight is liquid? You need water to help your body control your temperature, protect tissues and organs, and help get rid of waste.

According to the Mayo Clinic, men need approximately 15 cups of fluids a day and women need 11 cups to stay healthy. Only 20% of your daily intake of fluids comes from food. People need to consume liquid to function due to the amount of water they lose through just breathing, perspiration, and using the restroom. As the weather gets warmer and more of us are spending time outdoors, staying hydrated is more important than ever! 

For more information on Dehydration and How to Stay Hydrated:

• 6 Signs of Severe Dehydration and How to Treat It
• The 5 Best Ways to Rehydrate Quickly
• Drink more water with these 9 smart products

Paramount Advantage Medicaid Supplies All FQHC’s with COVID-19 Patient Kits

Our new normal may be anything but ordinary. However, our Ohio FQHC’s continue to provide excellent care to patients every single day. Paramount Advantage Medicaid appreciates everything that you do, not just for their members, but for all of your patients.

As an FQHC, you and your team are highly essential for our communities. And, Paramount wants to ensure it is doing everything possible to make your job easier. 

To show support, Paramount Advantage Medicaid is providing all Ohio FQHC’s with 50 COVID-19 supply kits to give to patients. The supply kits will be delivered by mail throughout the month of July. A total of 10,000 kits will be given to provider and community organizations, as well as Paramount members in need.

Each kit includes disinfectant wipes, face masks, hand sanitizer, gloves, and soap. For your reference, the information card will be included in each kit. Click here to view the card.

Paramount hopes that this small token will help you continue doing what you do best, which is keeping our communities healthier.

Thank you, on behalf of Paramount Advantage Medicaid.

www.paramounthealthcare.com/medicaid