Upcoming: Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class

Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Online Virtual Workshop
Wednesdays, June 9 – July 14, 2021
10 a.m. – Noon

Class topics include:

• Taking care of you
• Reducing personal stress
• Communicating effectively in challenging situations
• Making tough care-giving decisions
• Hiring in-home help
• Making a decision about a care facility
• Making decisions about driving
• Recognizing and responding to depression
• Working with memory impaired elders
• It is a fully researched course taught by certified instructors.
• Very positive feed back from individuals who have completed the course.
• Class meets once a week for six weeks. Classes are 2 hours each.
• For family caregivers. Open to caregivers of any age. No restrictions on the type of illness or age of the person they are caring for.
• Class size limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration required.
• Must have at least 5 participants to hold a class.

Call 715-479-3625 or 800-374-1123 to register today.

COVID 19 Vaccination Information for Oneida County Residents

For the most up to date and current information on COVID 19 Vaccination availability and process to request a vaccination appointment, please refer to the following Oneida County Health Department Press Releases.

This information is provided as a courtesy and should always be verified by visiting the original source.

To view all OCHD Press Releases visit: https://publichealth.co.oneida.wi.us/category/press-releases/

Link to Press Release 1/21/21: https://publichealth.co.oneida.wi.us/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/Vaccine-Update-PR.pdf

Link to Press Release 1/19/21: https://publichealth.co.oneida.wi.us/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/COVID-19-vaccination-65-1.pdf

Content from Press Release on 1/21/2021:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine for Adults 65 and over
We are happy to announce on January 19, 2021, the State of Wisconsin announced that adults 65 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning January 25, 2021.

Oneida County Health Department (OCHD), in coordination with community partners, will begin
providing vaccinations to this group beginning next week. We are planning up to three clinics per week depending on our weekly vaccine allocation from the state. Our local healthcare systems and pharmacies will also be helping provide these vaccinations. We continue to work to coordinate our efforts to vaccinate our county residents as safely and efficiently as possible. We ask that you please check with those sources for their specific updates.

One factor in how we conduct the vaccine clinics will be the availability of the vaccine. From the Public Health Department perspective, we believe we can provide up to 3000 per week. Two doses of the vaccine are required to get the best results. The 3000 vaccines will include approximately 1500 second doses administered. Although we are planning weeks in advance, we are only able to order vaccine doses week to week. This means that despite our planning efforts, things could change weekly. We will continue to evaluate and adjust our processes as we learn more about how things are working. We appreciate your patience.

OCHD is using an online scheduling system to coordinate our efforts. Please go to oneidacountypublichealth.org and click on the COVID-19 registration link at the top of the page.

Please only register to receive vaccine from one entity. Do not register with OCHD and your provider. This will cause issues with supply, left over or wasted vaccine or using a slot that someone else could have used. If you do not have access to the internet, you can call 715-401-4150. We strongly encourage you to use the online registration, as this is the fastest and easiest way to register.

Marshfield Clinic Healthcare System
Visit https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/specialties/infectious-diseases/covid-19-vaccine to complete a survey for the COVID-19 vaccine or call 877-998-0880.
If you qualify, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment.

Aspirus
Visit https://www.aspirus.org/covid-19-vaccineinfo to schedule the vaccine. 

Ascension
Contact your local provider. or visit: https://healthcare.ascension.org/COVID-19/vaccinations

Your local pharmacy
Contact your local pharmacist.

As vaccination begins and information about vaccine availability for other phases becomes available, OCHD will provide this information. There are no wait lists being formed for vaccines in future phases. People are encouraged to stay up to date on vaccine information by monitoring the Oneida County Health Department website (oneidacountypublichealth.org) or Facebook page (facebook.com/OneidaCountyHealthDepartment/).

This is a rapidly evolving situation and information may change. To read the latest information about COVID-19 check the Oneida County Health Department website (oneidacountypublichealth.org) or Facebook page (facebook.com/OneidaCountyHealthDepartment/), the Department of Health Services (DHS) website (https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/index.htm) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html).
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Winter Chair Yoga Series 

Learn the general principals of breath and movement using a chair for support in seated and standing postures. This class is suitable for beginners who are interested in gaining more flexibility, reducing stress, and improving your overall wellness. Wear comfortable clothing and feel free to bring your own blanket.

Instructor:  Sarah Kemp

2 Sessions on Wednesday’s: 9-10am & 10-11am

Class dates: Jan. 13th, 20th, 27th, Feb. 3rd, 17th, 24th, Mar. 3rd & 10th

Suggested donation to the Senior Center: $5 each session

To sign up please call Cheryl at the Senior Center office at 715-356-9118

Tax Preparation Assistance Program Changes in 2021. 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the AARP Tax Assistance Program will NOT take place at Generations Senior Center, the ADRC Center in Rhinelander or at the Minocqua Library this year.

We encourage you to seek assistance from a family member or a professional tax preparer. We thank you for your understanding.

Rhinelander Veterans Day Event

Veterans Open House Flyer

In lieu of a Veterans Day ceremony in Rhinelander this year, the Oneida County Veterans Service Office is hosting a Veterans Day event at the Rhinelander Veterans Center, which is located at 1002 Coon Street, Rhinelander, WI (between Forest Home Cemetery and UPS). It will be held on Wednesday, November 11 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Tammy Javenkoski will be there to provide information to veterans, family members, surviving spouses, and care givers as well as information about the Northwoods National Cemetery, which opened on October 26.

Additionally, our local Veterans Service Organizations will be there to talk about what they do for veterans and our community and hopefully, recruit new members to join them. They will also be looking for new people to join the Honor Guard, which performs at veteran and non-veteran events and provides military honors at veterans’ funerals.

Unless there’s a medical reason for not wearing a mask, we request everyone wears one. For more information, contact the office or see our ad in the November 4 edition of the Star Journal.

Tammy Javenkoski can be reached at (715) 369-6127 or tjavenkoski@co.oneida.wi.us.  Jason Dailey, Assistant CVSO, can be reached at the same number or jdailey@co.oneida.wi.us, or you can contact us via Facebook at Facebook.com/oneidacvso.