Join TOVA in the vision for a Neighborhood Medical Home in West Center City Wilmington, DE

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TOVA Community Health

Sickle Cell Specialty Center

213 Greenhill Ave.

Wilmington, DE 19805

(302) 429-5870
www.tovacommunityhealth.org

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TOVA Community Health

Sickle Cell Specialty Center

213 Greenhill Ave.

Wilmington, DE 19805

(302) 429-5870 

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

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All the best in 2018,

Dr. Nina

How do you envision Family-Centered Care?

Comprehensive Coordinated Family-Centered Care in a Medical Home

    Comprehensive Coordinated Care in Family-Centered Medical Home is of great value to the client, family and the community. Building a relationship with your doctor and medical staff is ideal for optimal health and wellness. A personal established relationship with a provider is important for those who suffer from an acute or chronic disease(s). For the reason being that, the provider can advocate for the client and coordinate his/her healthcare needs. Family-Centered Medical Homes focus on caring for the whole person’s needs, as well as the individuals in their family circle.Flexibility and accessibility to care are key reasons why clients want to receive their primary care in a Medical Home practice.

    They often have flexible and expanded hours by staying open after 5:00 pm and are open up on
Saturdays. In addition, clients who have debilitating illnesses and are unable to make it into the office, a medical home can still help to meet their healthcare needs. Clients are able to have access to a patient portal in order to communicate with medical staff. In addition, medical home practices may offer telemedicine visits and make referrals for home visits. Medical Homes also have laboratory hours for blood work, on-site specialty services like Podiatry (Foot Doctor) and link clients to other resources. Furthermore, by providing accessibility to the client, this too can help reduce non-emergency visits to the hospital Emergency Room.

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Comprehensive Coordinated Care in a Family-Center Medical Home is a ‘One Stop Shop’,
focusing on each person’s unique needs and providing care through all stages of life. Overall, these practices aim to provide personal and culturally effective care with compassion.  For more information visit, www.aafp.org.  
                                                                             Taihitia Watson-Wilmer, Nurse Coordinator








            TOVA Community News
                                                                                       We now offers Telemedicine visits through                                                                                                         FMG for our clients
                                                                                        Walk-In Appointments are available Monday-
                                                                                                 Friday at 4:00-pm                                                                                                                                       302-429-5870 to schedule

TOVA Community Health

213 Greenhill Ave

Wilmington, De 19805

(302) 429-5870 ext. 120

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

Family-Centered Care in a 'One-Stop Shop'

Comprehensive Coordinated Family-Centered Care in a Medical Home

Comprehensive Coordinated Care in Family-Centered Medical Home is of great value to the client, family and the community. Building a relationship with your doctor and medical staff is ideal for optimal health and wellness. A personal established relationship with a provider is important for those who suffer from an acute or chronic disease(s). For the reason being that, the provider can advocate for the client and coordinate his/her healthcare needs. Family-Centered Medical Homes focus on caring for the whole person’s needs, as well as the individuals in their family circle.Flexibility and accessibility to care are key reasons why clients want to receive their primary care in a Medical Home practice.

They often have flexible and expanded hours by staying open after 5:00 pm and are open up on
Saturdays. In addition, clients who have debilitating illnesses and are unable to make it into the office, a medical home can still help to meet their healthcare needs. Clients are able to have access to a patient portal in order to communicate with medical staff. In addition, medical home practices may offer telemedicine visits and make referrals for home visits. Medical Homes also have laboratory hours for blood work, on-site specialty services like Podiatry (Foot Doctor) and link clients to other resources. Furthermore, by providing accessibility to the client, this too can help reduce non-emergency visits to the hospital Emergency Room.

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Comprehensive Coordinated Care in a Family-Center Medical Home is a ‘One Stop Shop’,
focusing on each person’s unique needs and providing care through all stages of life. Overall, these practices aim to provide personal and culturally effective care with compassion.  For more information visit, www.aafp.org.     
                                                                             Taihitia Watson-Wilmer, Nurse Coordinator







 
TOVA Community News
We now offers Telemedicine visits through FMG for our clients
Walk-In Appointments are available Monday-Friday at 4:00-pm                                                             302-429-5870 to schedule

TOVA Community Health

213 Greenhill Ave

Wilmington, De 19805

(302) 429-5870 ext. 120

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

TOVA offers Rapid Sickle Cell Trait Testing with a Quick Finger Prick

TOVA offers Rapid Sickle Cell Trait Testing

Just a Quick Finger Prick

        Did You Know?

Sickle SCAN

• 1 in 12 African-Americans carry the Sickle Cell Trait

• Sickle Cell Trait affects more than 3 million people in the U.S.

Schedule a Sickle Cell Trait Consult today

Call (302) 429-5870 to schedule

TOVA Community Health

Sickle Cell Specialty Center

213 Greenhill Ave.

Wilmington, DE 19805

(302) 429-5870 

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

Message from Dr. Nina: Your Health is Your Wealth

Message from Dr. Nina: Your Health is Your Wealth

Photo kodjo

The holidays can be a stressful time trying to  buying gifts and all the planning that incurs.  Taking time to appreciate the things in life  such as your health and lifestyle choices really matters.  Medical studies show that even though a person may have a chronic medical condition, like Diabetes, Hypertension, Sickle Cell Disease etc., they can still improve their overall health outcomes.  People who participate in  comprehensive lifestyle modification programs experience clinical meaningful  improvements in their overall health & wellness.  That means, take a step forward   by scheduling  a yearly Wellness Exam for a  Preventative Maintenance check-up.  Radio Personality, Tom Joyner is an advocate for the “Take a Loved One to the    Doctor Day.”  Health Economists state that protecting yourself against illness and   disability is one of the most important financial investments you can make during your life.  When problems are addressed in a timely manner, long-term  health  outcomes improve drastically.   To find out more information, go to the Cleveland     Clinic Center for Lifestyle Medicine @ www.clevelandclinic.org/wellness.

TOVA Community Health

213 Greenhill Ave.

Wilmington, De 19805

(302) 429-5870 ext. 120

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

            

Keys to a Happier Healthier Life

  

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More people are exploring ways to find inner peace and well-being in these uncertain times.  Deepak Chopra, MD co-founder of the Center for Wellbeing and a world pioneer of integrative medicine defines Happiness as a state of well-being, joy and ease when you seem to be in the flow and things just happen. People who are Happy are more likely to be healthier, have      better relationships, do good/meaningful work and be successful at it.  When you get down to it, most people generally want peace, harmony, laughter and love which is a personal state of well-being.  Professor Jack Shonkoff, Professor at Harvard Medical School found that negative emotions can harm the body by altering the biological system that wears and tears on the body.  People who have chronic anger and anxiety can increase their risk of cardiac (heart) problems and trigger stress hormones that increase inflammation in the body.  

For those who are in a difficult place right now, both experts agree that change has to start with you.  When you are Happy, you tend to exert more positive energy.  That means when one person sees a problem-another sees the problem as an opportunity.  Practicing meditation and also working with a therapist can help one re-channel negative thoughts, feelings and emotions.  Experts also suggest that there are Keys to a Happier and Healthier life.  Here are few tips to help one take strides towards a better emotional balance:  live in the moment, find resilience, manage your energy, treat yourself well    sometime, venture outside your comfort zone and show compassion outwardly.  Start by making an appointment with your primary care provider to discuss your concerns and let your provider help coordinate your care.                                                                             

                                                                                          Forrester Watson, AA                      

       

 

TOVA Community Health

213 Greenhill Ave.

Wilmington, DE 19805

(302) 429-5870 ext. 120

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

Join TOVA at Support Group at learn tips to Manage Stress during the Holidays this Wednesday, Dec. 13th at 12noon

TOVA Community Health

Sickle Cell Specialty Center

(302) 429-5870 ext. 120

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

Join TOVA at our annual after Church Holiday Bowling Party this Sunday, Dec. 10th

TOVA Community Health

213 Greenhill Ave.

Wilmington, DE 19805

(302) 429-5870-phone

(302) 429-9284-fax

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

Message from Dr. Nina: Your Health is Your Wealth

Kodjo

     The holidays can be a stressful time trying to  buying gifts and all the planning that incurs.  Taking time to appreciate the things in life  such as your health and lifestyle choices really matters.  Medical studies show that even though a person may have a chronic medical condition, like Diabetes, Hypertension, Sickle Cell Disease etc., they can still improve their overall health outcomes.  People who participate in   comprehensive lifestyle modification programs experience clinical

meaningful  improvements in their overall health & wellness.  That means, take a step forward   by scheduling  a yearly Wellness Exam for a  Preventative Maintenance check-up.       Radio Personality, Tom Joyner is an advocate for the “Take a Loved One to the    Doctor Day.”  Health Economists state that protecting yourself against illness and  disability is one of the most important financial investments you can make during your life.  When problems are addressed in a timely manner, long-term  health      outcomes improve drastically.   To find out more information, go to the Cleveland     Clinic Center for Lifestyle Medicine @ www.clevelandclinic.org/wellness.

                                                  All the best, Dr. Nina

  TOVA Community Health

Sickle Cell Specialty Center

213 Greenhill Ave.

Wilmington, DE 19805

(302) 429-5970 ext. 120

(302) 429-9284

Join TOVA at our annual after church Bowling Holiday Party Fundraiser, Dec. 10th at Bowlerama

Sickle Cell Specialty Center

Primary Specialty Care in a 'One Stop Shop'

213 Greenhill Ave.

Wilmington, DE 19805

(302) 429-5870

www.tovacommunityehealth.org

Delaware Essence Senior Diva at 65 years young. Who would you Nominate?

                  Beautiful Inside and Out and takes good care of her overall Health & Wellness.

All the Best, Dr. Cousin Nina

  TOVA Community Health

213 Greenhill Ave.

Wilmington, DE 19805

(302) 429-5870

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

TOVA Sickle Cell Awareness Walk/Run hook-up joined two participants in marriage Saturday, November 11th

Congratulations to Dr. Raymisha  and Theo Jr. who met at the 2015 James Faucett III Sickle Cell Awareness run at Brandywine Park.  Even though Theo tried to keep up with Raymisha, he finally conquered by getting the hook up which led to a friendship beyond compare.

  Our Wilmington Delaware community longed for a wedding of elegance even just to dress up and connect with family andfriends.  All of the above was achieved on Saturday, November 11th at Hanover Presbyterian Church and the receptions.  Tears of Joy and Best Wishes to you both. 

 
                                                                All the best, Dr. Nina

                                                Building Healthy Families and Communities

TOVA Community Health

Sickle Cell Specialty Center

213 Greenhill Ave.

Wilmington, DE 

(302) 429-5870

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

A Consumer/Patient perspective from the Delaware Hospital Association's Conference on October 31st

     I thought it would be valuable for the DHAs' stakeholders to hear the perspective from a consumer who suffers with Complex Chronic Conditions- Sickle Cell Disease, Asthma, Degenerative Disc Disease and Chronic Pain and utilizes the hospital system for sickle cell crisis and other complications.  By the way, this patient has 'private' insurance.

Re: "The Delaware Healthcare Association Conference, which was held on October 31, 2017, was an interesting and enlightening day session of information.  It consistently highlighted the positive and negative aspects of an already volatile relationship between the federal government, state governments, healthcare providers/professional across the U.S., and medical patients.  This was shown through the presentation of many different legislative bills, which affect the healthcare industry.  The presented bills have either been passed, thrown out, or tabled. 

On another positive note, the DHA Conference was a great platform for many different businesses.  All of these different companies, that were at the conference, were both in the healthcare field and non-healthcare professions.  The conference allowed them to advertise, sponsor, and co-mingle all other businesses and participants at the DHA Conference.  These allowed for all the businesses to bring awareness their cause, to network, and offer their services to people who may have never known or had access to their business.  Overall, the conference was a success in providing a networking platform, healthcare education, and possible new services to many different people."

The Delaware Healthcare Association was formed in 1967 to assist Delaware hospitals in working on issues concerning health care and the hospital industry.  The primary role of the Association is to serve as a leader in the promotion of effective change in health services through collaboration and consensus building on health care issues at the State and Federal levels.  Delaware Hospital Association

Despite the challenges from the hospital systems and regulatory bodies, it is clear that healthcare costs are rising steadily and are unsustainable.  It is my hope that public policy, bureaucrats and healthcare administrators will put on the table the client/patient and value of a highly skilled and trained healthcare workforce. 

                                                     In Service, Dr. Nina

TOVA Community Health

Sickle Cell Specialty Center

213 Greenhill Ave.

Wilmington, DE 19805

(302) 429-5870 ext. 120

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

Message from Dr. Nina: Nothing is Certain but Change

      The anxiety and the normal doubt from the uncertainty one experiences when dealing with change is to be expected. Over the years in healthcare, technological advances along with Electronic Medical Records revolutionized care in a way no-one could ever imagine. In addition to TOVA moving to our new location at Family Medicine at Greenhill from Henrietta Johnson has been a challenge but surprisingly greater opportunities have presented itself.

     Dr. Edward Creagan from the Mayo Clinic stated that we can not keep change from happening but we can choose how we react and respond. In other words, we can invest our energy feeling sorry for ourselves or figure how to adapt and thrive. Oftentimes, there is a sense of a loss of control over a situation that we can’t keep from happening. A few tips that have helped me along this journey are: replace fearful thoughts with positive thoughts, regular exercise can help you stay calm to make clear and rational decisions and lastly keep on grinding. Yes, change can be frightening. But the right attitude, outlook and actions can help you find opportunities within that change.
                                                                     All the Best,
                                                                        Dr. Nina

TOVA Community Health
Sickle Cell Specialty Treatment Center
213 Greenhill Ave., Suite B
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-5870 ext. 120
www.tovacommunityhealth.org

Join TOVA at Support Group this Wednesday Nov. 8th @12 noon-'You must not be Defeated'

TOVA Community Health

213 Greenhill Ave

Wilmington, DE 19805

(302) 429-5870 ext. 120

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

Cornerstone Baptist Church turns out strong to support TOVA for Sickle Cell Awareness month

TOVA Thanks Pastor/Dr. Dunningan and Deacon Bruce Mooore

TOVA Community Health

213 Greenhill Ave.

Wilmington, DE 19805

(302) 429-5870 ext. 120

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

Join Us at DTCC for the Managing Chronic Diseases: The Role of Faith Communities Symposium

Sponsored by Tova Healthcare and Delaware State University

TOVA Healthcare 

in association with TOVA Community Health

213 Greenhill Ave., Wilm, DE 19805

PO Box 9663., Wilm, DE 19809

Questions Call:  (888) 433-4219

Marijuana Intoxication is on the rise

 

TOVA Community Health

Sickle Cell Specialty Treatment Center

213 Greenhill Ave., Suite B

Wilmington, DE 19805

(302) 429-5870 ext. 120

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

Help TOVA save Lives: Sign-Up for the Blue Tag Sickle Cell Blood Drive this Saturday at Delaware State University

 

TOVA Community Health

Sickle Cell Specialty Treatment Center

213 Greenhill Ave., Suite B

Wilmington, DE 19805

(302) 429-5879 ext. 120

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

  

 
 
























































































































































































































 

6th Annual Sickle Cell Awareness 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile walk this Saturday, Sept. 30th at Brandywine Park

TOVA Thanks our Sponsors

Sickle Cell Specialty Center

213 Greenhill Ave., Sutie B

Wilmington, DE 19805

(302) 429-5870 ext. 120

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

www.races2run.com

Fight for Sickle Cell Lives with TOVA on Saturday, September 30th at Brandywine Park by the Zoo

James Faucett III Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk

Join TOVA for the 6^th Annual James Faucett III Sickle Cell Awareness 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk on September 30, 2017 at Brandywine Park by the Zoo.  Registration Opens at 9:00am and the race starts at 10:00am. Sickle Cell Awareness is a rare blood disorder that under certain conditions, the misshapen blood cells can occlude circulation which causes excruciating pain.  Thanks to newer treatments, research and access to high quality care, persons with sickle cell disease live a long life.  TOVA’s mission is to provide compassionate holistic coordinated care to persons with complex chronic medical conditions like Sickle Cell Disease.  Our innovative community-based healthcare delivery model provides comprehensive coordinated care to meet client’s needs in a one-stop-shop.  Founder, Dr. Nina Anderson was honored by the U.S. Small Business Administration Delaware District as the 2017 Women-Owned Small Business of the Year.  Proceeds from this event benefit the TOVA Community Health Sickle Cell Specialty Treatment Center.  Make a Donation or Sign-Up today at www.races2run.com or call 888-433-4219 for more information.  Sickle Cell Lives Matter™.

TOVA Community Health

Sickle Cell Specialty Center

213 Green Hill Ave., Suite B

Wilmington, DE 19805

(302) 429-5870 ext. 120

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

Neices of former DE State Representative Ray Evans carry on his Sickle Cell Legacy on Sat. Sept 30th at Brandywine Park

Leslie Evans Johnson and Nina Anderson 

James Faucett III Sickle Cell Awareness 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

is this Saturday, September 30th at Brandywine Park

Registration starts at 8:30am

Race begins at 10:00am

www.races2run.com

TOVA Community Health

Sickle Cell Specialty Center

213 Green Hill Ave., Suite B

Wilmington, DE 19805

(302) 429-5870 ext. 120

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

TOVA Thanks our Sponsors for the 6th Annual Sickle Cell 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 30th at Brandywine Park by the Zoo

 $1000 and up

Barclays

Port of Wilmington

Cornerstone Baptist Church
City of Wilmington
John Hopkins Medicine

$500 up to $999

Highmark Health Options

United Healthcare Community Plan
Marrin & Everett Smith
The Wawa Foundation
Union AME Zion Church

$250 up to $499

Heavens Gate Ministries

The Gallery Salon & Barbershop
Family Medicine at Greenhill

   In-Kind Contributions

The Kenny Foundation
Pepsi
Wawa
Pfizer

Sign-Up at www.races2run.com

TOVA Community Health

Sickle Cell Specialty Treatment Center

213 Greenhill Ave.

Wilmington, DE 19805

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

(302) 429-5870 ext. 120
*Sponsors listed as of 9/25/2017*

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness -Join TOVA for the 6th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk & 1 mile walk.

TOVA Community Health
Sickle Cell Specialty Treatment Center
213 Greenhill Ave.
Wilmington, DE  19805
www.tovacommunityhealth.org

Rockin' The Red for a Sickle Cell Fundraiser

 

 Make a Donation today to the

William E. Proudford Sickle Cell Fund

 

                                        Please make check payable to: "WEPSCF, Inc."
                         Mail to: WEPSCF, Inc. P.O. Box 42411, Baltimore, MD 21284-2411
                                             
                         Questions? Please contact us at 888.893.6735 or info@wepsicklecell.org
                       The WEPSCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. (Tax ID #81-0679590)

Sickle Cell is becoming a 'Sexy Chronic Disease' - $$

    Just returning from a Sickle Cell conference at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD and am awl of the number of new clinical trials in the pipeline to develop new medicines to treat and cure Sickle Cell Disease.  Over the years, I witnessed having just a few medications to treat the horrible complications persons experience from the damage causes from the 'sickling' of the 

blood cells such as lung damage, heart enlargement and damage, kidney damage, joint and bone damage and etc.  

    The FDA recently approved new Drug called, Endari  aimed to reduce sickling of the red blood cells.  Although we are waiting for access to this medication, there is real hope on the Horizon.  There are also new Point of Care testing trials to rapidly diagnose people with sickle cell and trait and even in non-invasive 'no needle' stick methods.

To find out more about these new therapies, visit a 

Comprehensive Sickle Cell Treatment Center in your area.

Specialty Care Matters! 

Click this link to read the TOVA Press Release on Endari

Join TOVA for the 6th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk on September 30th

at Brandywine Zoo.  Registration Opens at 9am and Race begins promptly 

at 10am.  Register at www.races2run.com

TOVA Community Health

Sickle Cell Specialty Treatment Center

213 Greenhill Ave., Suite B

Wilmington, DE 19805

(302) 429-5870 ext. 120-p

www.tovacommunityhealth.org

All the best, Dr. Nina

TOVA featured in Delaware Business Times: A whole new model of health care

TOVA Healthcare
in association with TOVA Community Health
(302) 429-5870 ext. 120 -phone
(302) 429-9284 - fax
www.tovacommunityhealth.org
2017 SBA Woman-Owned Business of the Year

                                                                   Delaware Business Times                                                 MAY 30, 2017 • VOL. 4 • NO. 11 • $2