PCC PATIENT SERVICES |
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 Immunizations,
Well-Child Exams, Physical Exams, Laboratory Tests,
Women's Health Care, Developmental Screening, Hearing
& Vision Screening, Health Education, Eligibility
Assistance, Translation (Spanish), Patient Care Coordination,
Veteran's Health Care (CBOC) and Audiology.
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PCC PROVIDERS |
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• Mary
Bland, MD, Family Practice
• Don Mundy, Physician Assistant
• Laura Nulph, MD, Family Practice (9/2/08)
• Carmen Rexrode, MD, Family Practice
• King Seegar, MD, Pediatrics
• Mary Ellen Wimer, Adult Nurse Practitioner
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PCC HOURS |
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Mon.
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8:00
a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
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Tues.
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8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Wed.
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8:00 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m. |
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Thurs.
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8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
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Fri.
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8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Sat.
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8:00 a.m. - 12 Noon |
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CONTACT US AT PCC |
Pendleton Community
Care
P. O. Box 100 • Franklin WV 26807
Tel (304) 358-2355
Fax (304) 358-3054 |
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NORTH FORK PATIENT SERVICES |
 The
North Fork Primary Care Clinic provides health care to
all ages. It provides the services of a full-time Certified
Physician Assistant, lab tests and a limited pharmacy.
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NFPCC PROVIDERS |
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Mary Bland, MD (Tuesday morning and afternoon)
• Don Harris, PA-C (Monday, Tuesday evening, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday morning)
• Patti Mullenex, RN (Monday - Friday)
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 NFPCC
HOURS |
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Mon.
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8:30
a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Tues.
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8:30
a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
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Wed.
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8:30
a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Thurs.
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8:30
a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Fri.
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8:30
a.m. - 12 noon |
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Sat.
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call for hours |
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CONTACT US AT NFPCC |
North Fork Primary
Care Clinic
P. O. Box 101 • Riverton WV 26814
Tel (304) 567-2101
Fax (304) 567-2102 |
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CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE |
 If
your child needs insurance, ask us about CHIPS. |
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TO READ OUR PDFs: |
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Asthma Facts by Dr. King Seegar
 What
is Asthma? Asthma is a condition that causes wheezing, coughing
and shortness of breath. Asthma is more common in children than adults.
People who had asthma as children may not have it as adults or it
may come back later in life. Others may have asthma for the first
time as adults. One out of ten children in this country has asthma,
and it is the most common cause of missed school days.
You may start coughing or wheezing when you exercise or breathe
in something you are allergic to, like pollen, mold or animal hair.
When you breathe in irritants like cold air, tobacco smoke or viruses.
Asthma attacks can be triggered by indoor or outdoor pollution.
An Asthma attack may last
a few minutes, or for days. It may be mild, moderate or severe. It
can happen at any time, anywhere, and it could be fatal. It is very
important to get treatment for asthma so you can live a healthy, active
life.
How does Asthma happen?
If you have asthma, the airways in your lungs are a little swollen
all the time. When they are irritated, it gets worse. The airways
start to make more mucus than you need and begin to tighten up, getting
smaller. That makes it harder to move air in and out, and you may
start to wheeze, feel short of breath and feel tight in the chest.
 A
Healthcare Provider will do the following:
Give you a checkup and give you one or more breathing tests. You
may be tested before and after taking medicine to find out if the
medicine works. With asthma treatment you should be able to live
a normal, healthy life. You will probably need to take medicine
and stay away from things that trigger attacks and make it hard
for you to breathe.
There are
two main kinds of medicine for asthma:
1) Bronchodilators relax muscles in the airways and let more air
move in and out. Some of these medicines can be used to treat asthma
attacks.
2) Preventative
medicines help make the airways swell less. These drugs cannot be
used to stop attacks once they start. Both kinds of medicine can
be used in either inhalers or pills. Your Healthcare provider will
tell you what will work best for you. You will probably need a quick-acting
inhaler for asthma attacks. You may also need a preventive medicine
every day.
Be sure you know how to use your inhaler the right way.
Read the directions. Most inhalers work best if you hold them one
to two inches in front of your mouth. Do not close your mouth around
the inhaler — less medicine will get into your lungs. It may
help to use a spacer tube. Ask your pharmacists how to use your
spacer tube and how to tell when your inhaler canister is empty.
Tips to make a home healthier for people with
asthma
 Smoking
Pipe, cigarette & cigar smoke harm everyone, and are especially
bad for children with asthma. Even the smell of smoke on clothes
can trigger symptoms in children with sensitive airways. Smoking
in the home of a child with asthma can be life threatening and is
unacceptable.
Molds
Molds are found indoors and out, especially where it is damp. Their
spoors are very light and travel long distances in the air. Keep
bathroom and kitchen appliances dry and use a fungicide (such as
1 cup bleach to 10 cups water) as needed. Areas that get damp from
hard rains or leaks are ideal for mold growth and should be fixed.
Humidifiers and vaporizers should be cleaned after each use and
stored dry. Keep refrigerator drawers dry.
Pets
All furred animals can cause reactions. If a family member has significant
sensitivities, it is better not to have one as a pet. If you do
have a pet, bathe it weekly, and vacuum every day. Do not let a
furry pet into the bedroom of a child with asthma.
House Dust
House dust is made up of a great many things and settles on everything
in the house. Avoid clutter. Give children washable, "non-allergic"
toys as often as possible and keep regular toys in the closet or
outside the bedroom. Bare floors are ideal but carpet can be used
if you vacuum often and thoroughly. Dust frequently and clean under
furniture and appliances often. Avoid the use of feather, wool,
kapok or foam products. Use polyester pillows and wash and dry them
thoroughly several times a year.
 Dust
Mites
Dust mites are tiny animals that live in upholstery and in mattresses.
Many people with asthma are allergic to these tiny bugs and wheeze
at night when they come into contact with the mites. By simply covering
the mattress with a plastic cover you can protect people with asthma
from this trigger for wheezing. Vacuum upholstery often.
Pollens
Wash or clean air filters every two weeks. Mow the lawn often. During
high-pollen seasons, a child with asthma should shower & change
clothes after playing outside, and the used clothes should be stored
outside the bedroom until they are washed. |
