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Empower Yourself and Make Your Health A Priority!
Women’s Health Month is recognized in May, and Pace wants you to be empowered to make your health a priority. We desire that every individual lives a healthy and happy life.
Dr. Michelle Pitcher, Nurse Practitioner stated, “during National Women's Health Week (NWHW), we encourage you to reflect on your individual health needs and take steps to improve your overall health. Now is the best time to take action to achieve the best health possible.” Pitcher continued, “Health Connection is offering NO COST preventative (wellness) examinations in May. We will review your personal history and family medical history, perform a physical examination including some screening testing, and discuss your health goals.”
In 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became America’s first female doctor. Sanitary pads were introduced by Johnson & Johnson in 1897. The women’s healthcare movement occurred in the 1960’s and 1970’s with the goal to make healthcare accessible to all.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are steps one can take to improve their physical and mental health.
· Schedule and attend regular check-ups, including a yearly wellness examination. Speak with your provider regarding any concerns you have.
· Get active and add physical activity to your life.
· Eat a healthy balanced diet for healthy eating for a healthy weight.
· Prioritize your mental health and learn how to cope with stress.
· Connect with others.
· Get enough sleep. Adults need 6-8 consecutive hours of sleep per night.
· Practice healthy behaviors for you. Make daily decisions to improve your overall health.
Plan for your examination in 2023 by contacting Health Connection. There may be no co-pay, deductible, or out-of-pocket cost after the month of May. To schedule an appointment or to talk to a healthcare provider, call the Health Connection clinic closest to you, Bedford (812) 675-0247, Sullivan (812) 638-2998, Terre Haute (812) 234-0707, Vincennes (812) 882-6069, and/or Washington (812) 254-6936. Please visit our website at https://www.pacecaa.org/health-connection for more information about our agency. Call today to schedule an exam for pap/HPV testing!
For more information on the event contact Dr. Michelle Pitcher APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C at mpitcher@pacecaa.org
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
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Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Holiday Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Tuesday, May 2nd in observance of Election Day. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Wednesday, May 3rd.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
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Pace Hosts Greene County Community Services Fair
[Linton, Indiana, April 28th] Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will host the Greene County Community Services Fair on Friday, April 28th from 1pm - 5pm at the Roy Clark Community Building in Humphrey’s Park, 1353 A St NE in Linton, Indiana 47441.
Various vendors from around the community will be present including:
Anthem
CareSource
CASA
CASY – Chances and Services for Youth
DebraCorn Fostercare
Erin’s Purpose
Family Life Center
Jarrod D. Holtshaw, Prosecuting Attorney
Greene County Health, Inc.
Greene County Sherrif’s Department
Hamilton Center
HoosierHelp
Indiana Department of Child Services
Indiana Joint and Asthma Coalition
Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Linton Farmers Market
Linton Fire Department
MDWise
MHS
Middle Way House A United Way Agency
MyFreePhone
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc.
Rebuilt Recover and Discipleship
See Purpose Center for Addiction and Treatment
Shakamak Pharmacy
Volunteers of America
Wagler Education & Training Center
The goal is to provide a community event where our local residents can receive low to no cost services and obtain vendor information and education to live healthy and stay healthy. The Community Services Fair is important to keep the community informed with what is still open and available to the public.
Build your own Swag Bag | Attendees of the Community Services Fair will be given a Swag Bag at the Pace booth and provided with the opportunity to add door prizes and essential community information to their bag by visiting the vendor booths.
Pace’s Laura Grove, one of the event hosts, stated “We are very excited to be able to host the Community Service Fair which is sponsored in partnership with IU School of Public Health in coordination with the Greene County Foundation. Information about local services will be provided, with an opportunity for residents to talk directly with the vendor.”
Come and learn about the many community resources available in Greene County. You can receive these no-cost services and a complimentary lunch! For more information on the event contact Laura Grove at lgrove@pacecaa.org or at (812) 882-7927 extension 1238.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
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Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Holiday Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Friday, April 7th in observance of Good Friday. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Monday, April 10th.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
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Contractors Needed for Pace’s Weatherization Program
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. provides Weatherization services in Daviess, Greene, Knox and Sullivan counties. The program, for low-income households, provides for a variety tests and installation of energy efficiency measures to reduce air infiltration and to fine tune heating systems.
Due to an influx of new funding provided to us through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), we are seeking qualified HVAC mechanical contractors, shell contractors and/or general contractors to work with us.
Contractors perform specified work to include home inspections, installations, etc. Our Weatherization team is known for expertise in home performance, timely payment for quality work, and a high level of cooperation among our partners.
The Weatherization Program offers clients a long-lasting solution to reduce their utility bills by making their homes healthier and more energy efficient. Please contact us at weatherization@pacecaa.org or call @ 812-882-7927 ext. 1231 for additional information and details about contracting with us.
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Emergency Response for the Sullivan Community
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. provides services primarily in Knox, Greene, Daviess and Sullivan Counties. During this time of emergency in Sullivan County, Pace will be offering supports in response to the tornado.
We are coordinating with other local entities such as schools, local government, churches, etc. to provide support and services. Pace will be supporting these entities with basic emergency needs such as; meals for volunteers, totes, trash bags, pillows, laundry detergent, diapers, pullups, wipes, and other supplies that have been requested.
Low-income individuals with specific needs can contact us at 812-882-7927. A ‘Basic Needs’ application will be required. As the situation continues to evolve, Pace will be here for continued community support.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. Holds Board of Director’s Meeting
Pace Community Action Agency’s Board of Directors meeting was held via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 16th with President Greg Jones presiding.
Reports were presented by Dr. Bertha Proctor, CEO; Liann Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Tai Blythe, Chief Operating Officer; and Jeremy Wimmenauer, VP of Planning & Development. The board approved new programming and multiple funding requests.
Pace’s next regular Board of Directors’ meeting will be held in Vincennes on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 6:00 pm.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
Pace Community Action Agency Virtual Board Meeting Agenda
Click on Agenda to access the March 16, 2023 Agenda.
Pace Community Action Agency to Hold Virtual Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Board of Directors of Pace Community Action Agency will hold their bi-monthly Board meeting on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. virtually. If the public would like to join the online meeting, contact our Executive Services Manager, Sara Claycomb at sclaycomb@pacecaa.org for information to access the meeting through telephone.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
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Pace Community Action Agency Announces New ‘Training for Trades’ Paid Internship
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is excited to announce that applications are currently being accepted for a new innovative program. Training for Trades was designed to provide a hands-on internship for individuals who may not be interested in traditional 4-year degree programs or who want to enter the workforce immediately after high school.
The internship will consist of an 8-week paid summer internship program open to those 17 years of age and up. The experiential learning will focus on, amongst other things, energy efficiency measures, computer training, cleaning equipment, and soft skills. Upon completion of the program, participants will have an updated resume with current work experience. Dr. Bertha Proctor, Pace CEO states, “This program is in alignment with our mission ‘to improve the community and encourage self-reliance’.
Pace has hosted over 60 interns in the past 10 years in various departments. Internships are a great way for youth and others to gain exposure to a variety of career options and allows them to make connections in their local communities.
Training for Trades internship applications can be found on Pace’s website – www.pacecaa.org.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
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Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Holiday Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observance of Presidents’ Day. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, February 21st.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
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Pace Scholarships for Former Head Start Students
PACE Community Action Agency announces the 2023 Judith K. Bobe Scholarship opportunity. The scholarship is named in honor of Pace’s former Head Start Director who worked within the program over 40 years. Scholarships are specifically for former Head Start students that attended in Daviess, Greene, Knox or Sullivan Counties.
According to Dr. Bertha Proctor, CEO “At Pace Head Start, we not only prepare children for kindergarten, but we are also preparing students for college. Education is an important component of each of our programs and is essential to meeting our mission, of providing support services that improve the community and encourage self-reliance.”
PACE has traditionally provided two $500 scholarships to assist graduating high school seniors with their college expenses. Applicants are required to submit a typed essay about the impact that Head Start has made in their school readiness and in the student’s academic performance.
Former Head Start students from Daviess, Greene, Knox and Sullivan Counties are encouraged to apply. Applications are available through all local high school counselors or through our website at https://www.pacecaa.org/college-scholarships. For more information about any Pace Community Action Agency programs or services, call (812) 882-7927 or visit us at http://www.pacecaa.org.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
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Pace Community Action Agency Holds Annual Meeting(s)
Pace Community Action Agency held Annual Board Meetings for its three corporations on Thursday, January 19, 2023 virtually. Each corporation: Pace Ventures Holding Corporation, Pace Development Corporation, and Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. held 2023 elections of officers.
Greg Jones presided over the Community Action Agency’s meeting, Terry Wise presided over the Ventures Holding meeting, and Dr. Bertha Proctor presided over the Development Corporation’s meeting.
Reports were presented by Greg Jones; Joel Smith; Jeremy Wimmenauer; CEO, Dr. Bertha Proctor; COO, Tai Blythe; and CFO, Liann Smith. The next meeting of Pace Community Action Agency’s Board of Directors meeting will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
Pace Community Action Agency Virtual Board Meeting Agenda
Click on Agenda to access the January 19, 2023 Agenda.
Pace Community Action Agency to Hold Virtual Board Meetings
The Board of Directors of Pace Community Action Agency will hold their bi-monthly Board meeting on Thursday, January 19th at 6:00 p.m. Immediately after the Pace CAA Board of Directors’ meeting, Pace Ventures Holding Company and Pace’s Development Corporation will hold their annual meetings.
If the public would like to join the online meeting, contact our Executive Services Manager, Sara Claycomb at sclaycomb@pacecaa.org for access information to call into the meeting.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
“Like” us on Facebook www.pacecaa.org
Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Holiday Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Monday, January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 17th.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram www.pacecaa.org
Pace Observes Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Cervical Health Awareness Month is recognized in January and Pace wants you to be empowered to take control of your health, educated on cervical health, and have improved well- being. Cervical cancer is preventable with screening and vaccination. Approximately 80 years ago cervical cancer was the leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. Each year, more than 14,000 new cases of cervical cancer are detected and approximately 4,000 deaths occurred in 2021.
Rebecca Skiver, PA-C, Health Connection Supervisor stated, “99% of cervical cancers are caused by human papillomaviruses (HPV). The HPV vaccine (Gardasil) is approved for the prevention of cervical cancer in males and females between ages 9 and 45, and Gardasil is currently offered at all Health Connection Clinics.”
There are several recommendations for cervical cancer screening based upon your age range.
· 21-29 years old: A pap test every 3 years is recommended.
· 30-65 years old: A pap test and high-risk HPV testing (co-testing) every 5 years is recommended.
· 65 years and older: Routine screening is not recommended after adequate prior negative screening results.
· Additional screening may be necessary depending on the pap test and HPV results. Your provider will determine your specific screening recommendations.
Plan for a well-woman visit in 2023 by contacting Health Connection. There may be no co-pay, deductible, or out-of-pocket cost. To schedule an appointment or to talk to a healthcare provider, call the Health Connection clinic closest to you, Bedford (812) 675-0247, Sullivan (812) 638-2998, Terre Haute (812) 234-0707, Vincennes (812) 882-6069, and/or Washington (812) 254-6936. Please visit our website at https://www.pacecaa.org/health-connection for more information about our agency. Call today to schedule an exam for pap/HPV testing!
For more information on the event contact Dr. Michelle Pitcher APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C at mpitcher@pacecaa.org
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram www.pacecaa.org
Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Holiday Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Monday, January 2nd in observance of New Year’s Day. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 3rd.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram www.pacecaa.org
Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Holiday Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th in observance of Christmas. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, December 27th.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
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Pace Announces New Operating Hours
Beginning January 1, 2023, Pace’s customer service hours of operation will be 8:00 a.m. and until 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday and closed on Fridays. This initiative will allow our staff additional flexibility, as many employees will have a 4-day workweek.
Dr. Bertha Proctor, Pace CEO said, “Research is telling us that many staff in all industries are experiencing burnout which could negatively impact the individual and the customers served. Our new hours will allow staff additional time outside of work for rejuvenation to continue providing excellent customer service.”
The new hours will not reduce services, or the number of customers served. Our website and social media sites are available 24/7 with answers to many questions, and they also contain applications for our services.
Pace offers multiple programs and services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Our work is vitally important to thousands of individuals and families throughout our service delivery areas.
Check out our website at www.pacecaa.org for information on open positions and our many services.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, or status as a veteran.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram www.pacecaa.org