Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin

THE WELLNESS CENTER

A PARTNERSHIP

MESSIAH COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF DAUPHIN

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Wellness Center is a nurse-managed practice operated in partnership between the Messiah College Department of Nursing and the Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin to supplement existing primary care services in the community. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, disease and injury prevention, risk reduction, and chronic illness monitoring. Services are limited to residents living in Housing Authority apartment complexes.

GOALS:

To improve the health of persons living in Housing Authority buildings

To offer health promotion and health education programs and services

To provide direct access to limited primary care services

To provide a community-based clinical experience for nursing students

SERVICES:

Health and safety assessments and screenings

Health education and risk reduction counseling and programs

Chronic illness monitoring

Medication assessment, education, and management

Blood pressure and weight monitoring

Nutrition assessment and education

Collaboration with Michael Weisberg, Senior Citizen Service Coordinator, physicians; social workers; nutritionists; Area Agency on Aging; home health and medical equipment companies; and other community services and resources

Apartment visits

LOCATION:

Hoy Towers, 2nd Floor

301 Mohn Street

Steelton, PA 17113/ Phone: 717-939-0667, Fax: 717-939-8572

Hours: Tuesday and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m

NEW LOCATION:

Colecrest Administrative Building

Steelton, PA 17113