Speaker: Mike McCoy, Advanced Therapy Services. Mike reported that their office is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. They also see all age groups for all three disciplines (physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy). 2100 square feet were added to the facility; they have 8 private treatment bays plus the office space. Initial evaluations are done within 24 to 48 hours of the referral. They are the only facility in a three county area to have the VitalStim, a new treatment for swallowing disorders, which is run by a therapist certified in its use. Advanced Therapy Specialists specialty areas include pain management, sports medicine, geriatrics, orthopedics, and neurological issues. They are a direct access clinic; you don’t need a physician referral, however for insurance/medicare reimbursements, you will need the physician prescription for coverage for treatments. Mike provided everyone with a brochure giving additional information about the facility.

Old Business:

1. Joe Natalie presented the slate of officers as follows: Jim Boyd, President; Stacy Clapper, Vice President; and Sandy Knicely, Secretary. Jeff Wagner made the motion to accept the slate as presented; seconded by Linda Whikehart. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Congratulations to our new officers!

2. Donations. The executive committee decided to keep $300.00 balance as reserve in the treasury; monies above this amount will be available for donation to support community activities or projects. At the annual Christmas breakfast, an activity will be conducted to determine donations. Everyone is to starting thinking about ideas or projects and bring their suggestions to the December meeting. It was suggested that a limit of $100 per organization and that the donation is a ‘one time’ opportunity be established.

New Business:

Speaker for September’s meeting: Muskingum Behavioral Health

Refreshments for September’s meeting: Joe Natalie

Thank you both!

Agency Updates

· Krystal reported that there is going to be a new early childhood education programming site added in the West M / Hopewell area; site not yet finalized.

· Joe N. reported that they are piloting a youth and court assessment system; it will become the same system throughout the state.

· Elaine reported that Operation Feed was very successful this year; Lace Up for Kids is gearing up. If anyone is interested on being on the Advisory Board, please contact Elaine.

· Jim shared that the Schindler Holocaust traveling exhibit will be at the library July 3-August 12.

· Stacy reported that there is a new zoning administrator. She reminded us that the Community Block Grants are due mid July.

· Linda shared that statewide clinical mental health services are going to be required to use the same forms for consistency purposes. Sometimes these forms aren’t compatible with existing equipment. Our thoughts are with Linda and her staff in meeting this challenge, hopefully the consistency will make it worth the headaches!

· Heather shared that with the funding loss as a result of the election, some staff had to ‘go back’ to their home agencies and that 80 children had to be reallocated; they continue to find children with developmental delays. They are currently participating in a pilot study screening for post-partem depression. The study will go through the end of the year; they have caught 11 Moms so far. Referrals are made to Six County.

· Carol reported that the educational programming at the HealthPlex this August will focus on athlete’s concerns of infections, injuries and nutrition. Construction has begun for the First Care location in South Zanesville.

Thanks to Mary Herda, Heartbeat Family Center, for today’s refreshments!

Next Meeting: September 21, 2006, 8:00 a.m., Welcome Center.

Meeting adjourned.