The Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation Community Nurse
In the summer of 2012, the AKH Foundation launched its newest and most exciting community health improvement project, the Community Nurse Program, which began when Community Nurses Eileen Jones and Sue Rykaczewski joined the team. After six years of dedicated service, Eileen and Sue have decided to retire and spend more time with their families. In January of 2018, the Foundation was pleased to announce the addition of two new Community Nurses: Betty Sue Wilson, RN, BSN and Marion Marty, RN, BSN.
The AKH Foundation’s staffed registered nurses are charged with developing and maintaining lists of medical and community health resources, providing health education to individuals and groups, providing personal health counseling and advocacy as well as developing community educational programs on topics such as Medicare, elder care issues, mental health issues, health insurance, disease prevention, wellness, grief, and other topics.
The program is modeled after the highly successful Parish Nurse program, a nursing specialty recognized by the American Nurses Association. The AKH Foundation Community Nurses will be available to meet one-on-one with community residents over the age of 18.
What the Foundation Community Nurse WILL Do:
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What the Foundation Community Nurse WILL NOT Do:
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There is more to watching your baby’s development than monitoring height and weight. There are many other milestones to watch for. You can begin to look for signs of emerging motor and language skills as early as the first month of your baby’s life. It is a very good idea to watch for these milestones, but be very careful not to compare your baby with other babies, even siblings. Remember that each child is an individual and there is a wide range for children to achieve a particular milestone. It is best to discuss any concerns with your baby’s physician. We have compiled a listing of various milestones to look for as your infant grows.
Your Child’s First Five Years |
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Middle Childhood to Adolescent Development
All children will reach developmental milestones at different rates. The below chart is a small sampling of how your child may develop during each age group. You should discuss any concerns you may have about your child’s development with his/her physician.
Middle Childhood to Adolescent Development |
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Adult Health & Living
Below is a recommended “Health Screenings and Immunizations for Adults” table. High risk groups may require additional screenings and monitoring. Please consult your physician.
Adult Health Issues & Healthy Living |
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Screening Test | Ages 18-39 | Ages 40-49 | Ages 50-64 |
Blood Pressure | every 2 years | every 2 years | every 2 years |
Cholesterol | yearly for men at 35 | yearly for women at 45 | yearly for all |
Blood Glucose | ask physician | every 3 years at 45 | every 3 years |
Colonoscopy | every 10 years at 50 | ||
Fecal Occult Blood | yearly | ||
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy | every 5 years without colonoscopy | ||
Mammogram | every 1 to 2 years | every 1 to 2 years | |
Clinical Breast Exam | every 3 years starting in 20’s | yearly | yearly |
Pap Test | every 1-3 years after first intercourse | every 1 to 3 years | every 1 to 3 years |
Bone Density Screening | ask physician | ask physician | |
Pelvic Exam | every 1 to 3 years | every 1 to 3 years | every 1 to 3 years |
Chlamydia & Gonorrhea | yearly if sexually active | yearly if sexually active | yearly if sexually active |
Prostate Exam | DRE for high-risk patients | yearly | |
Eye Exam | once between ages 20-29; twice between ages 30-39 | once at age 40; then every 2 to 4 years | every 2 to 4 years |
Hearing Test | every 10 years | every 10 years | every 10 years |
Dental Exam | 1 to 2 times per year | 1 to 2 times per year | 1 to 2 times per year |
Skin Test / Mole Exam | monthly self-exam | monthly self-exam | monthly self-exam |
Depression / Mental Health | ask physician | ask physician | ask physician |
Height / Weight | ask physician | ask physician | ask physician |
Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine | 3 does for females | ||
Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster Vaccine | every 10 years | every 10 years | every 10 years |
Meningococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine | 1 dose for college freshman living in dormitories | ||
Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine | 1 dose for college freshman living in dormitories | ||
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | yearly | yearly | yearly |
Pneumococcal Vaccine | yearly |
Elder Health & Living
Below is a recommended “Health Screenings and Immunizations for Elders” table. High risk groups may require additional screenings and monitoring. Please consult your physician.
Elder Health & Healthly Living |
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Screening Test or Recommended Immunizations | Ages 65 and over |
Blood Pressure | every 2 years |
Cholesterol | ask physician |
Blood Glucose | every 3 years |
Colonoscopy | every 10 years; ask physician if over age 80 |
Fecal Occult Blood | yearly |
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy | every 5 years without colonoscopy |
Mammogram | every 1 to 2 years through age 69; ask physician if over 70 |
Clinical Breast Exam | yearly |
Pap Test | ask physician |
Bone Density Screening | yearly for women |
Pelvic Exam | every 1 to 3 years |
Chlamydia & Gonorrhea | yearly if sexually active |
Prostate Exam | yearly |
Eye Exam | every 2 to 4 years |
Hearing Test | every 10 years |
Dental Exam | 1 to 2 times per year |
Skin Test / Mole Exam | monthly self-exam |
Depression / Mental Health | ask physician |
Height / Weight | ask physician |
Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster Vaccine | every 10 years |
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | yearly |
Pneumococcal Vaccine | yearly |