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Health Guide Thursday, October 19, 2017 9
Clearing up Understanding
what is behind
blemishes can
adult acne banish breakouts
Metro Creative Syndicate mone therapy or birth control
Many youngsters develop pills to see if either option can
acne during adolescence. alleviate the hormone fluctua-
Acne often disappears by the tions that contribute to acne.
time adolescents graduate n Family history: Genes
high school, but for some peo- also may be to blame for adult
ple, acne lingers into adult- acne, as some people may
hood. have a genetic predisposition
The American Academy of to acne.
Dermatology says adults can n Medication: Acne may be
get acne, which may persist a side effect of certain med-
into their 30s, 40s or 50s. Some ications. If medicine is trig-
people even develop acne for gering breakouts, women can
the first time as adults, a con- discuss potential alternatives
dition known as adult-onset with their physicians.
acne. Although both men and n Sugar: Some evidence
women can develop acne, suggests that sugar can con-
women tend to get adult acne tribute to acne by raising insu-
more often than men. lin levels, which then triggers
Adult acne can be partic- oil-releasing male hormones.
ularly frustrating for adults Stick to foods that do not trig-
who had acne as children. ger a sugar (and insulin) spike.
Understanding whats behind Australian researchers found
the blemishes can help people that people who followed
get the treatment they need to a low-glycemic index diet
banish breakouts. (which is low in refined carbo-
n Stress: Stress may con- hydrates like those found in
tribute to adult acne. When white bread) had a 22 percent
stressed, the body releases decrease in acne lesions, com-
certain hormones, most no- pared with a control group
tably cortisol, to address the that ate more high-GI foods.
problem. Skin experts say that n Salt: Its not greasy fries
testosterone can accompany that cause acne, but it may be
cortisol, which can drive oil the salt on the fries. Some doc-
glands to produce more oil. tors suspect that sodium can
Stress can lead to oily skin, cause issues with the skin be-
which increases the likelihood cause the iodine found in ta-
of breakouts. Learning to re- ble salt and seafood can build
duce stress can lead to clearer up and make acne worse.
skin. If these options do not
n Hormonal changes: Fluc- work, speak with a dermatolo-
tuations in hormones are nor- gist about
mal for women. Estrogen and cleansing
progesterone levels vary regimens
depending on the men- and topi-
strual cycle. The Johns cal treat-
Hopkins Department ments
of Dermatology says that can
that acne is prevalent help
before ones menstru- reduce
al cycle, and can also acne
occur during meno- break-
pause when outs.
hormones
are in flux
again.
If acne
is prob-
lematic,
women
can speak
with their
doctor
about hor-
10 Thursday, October 19, 2017 Health Guide
the mattress tag. If its more IN MOUNT MORRIS YOU CAN BUY THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY NEWS AT: Brians USA Diner, Cooks
Sleep than 8 years old, it is time to re-
place it. Another way to make
Convenience, Dollar General, Kwik Fill Main St., Kwik Fill State St., Letchworth Country, McDonalds,
Rite Aid, Save-A-Lot.
On the following pages you www.cancer.org CENTER FOR CORNELL COOPERATIVE www.businesseducationalliance.org
will find service and support
agencies based in or serving Saving lives by helping people stay DISPUTE SETTLEMENT EXTENSION OF LIVINGSTON Facilitates partnerships between
residents of Livingston County. well, get well, find cures and fight business and education to pre-
Area code is (585) unless oth- back. Livingston County Government COUNTY HOME pare youth to become productive
erwise noted. Center, 6 Court St., Room 103, citizens and a highly-trained
Geneseo 14454. AND FAMILY workforce.
AMERICAN CANCER 3 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris
ALCOHOL AND SOCIETY B. THOMAS
Phone: 243-7007; fax: 243-7006. 14510.
www.cdsadr.org. Phone: 991-5420 or 335-1752; LIVINGSTON COUNTY CHILD
SUBSTANCE ABUSE GOLISANO HOPE LODGE Parent/child mediation and youth/ fax: 991-5434; email: living- & YOUTH MOBILE MENTAL
& HOSPITALITY HOUSE youth mediation encourage youth ston@cornell.edu
HEALTH
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 1120 Goodman St. South, Roch- to problem solve and find solu- www.ccelingstoncounty.org/
tions for problems. home-family 4600 Millennium Drive, Geneseo
ester 14609.
/ AL-ANON 14454.
Phone: 224-4900; toll free: 1 Provides educational programs/
Phone: 245-4440. Phone: 243-7250. 335-1711; fax:
(800) 227-2345. THE CENTER FOR YOUTH activities for families, schools
243-7264.
www.livingstonareaintergroup.org. and groups to prevent traffic
www.cancer.org/hopelodge SERVICES INC. safety injuries or deaths. Child Evaluation and intervention to
Meets at locations in county. passenger, teen driving, bicycling youth experiencing a behavioral
Hope Lodge provides free, tempo- 905 Monroe Ave., Rochester
rary lodging for patients and their 14620. and pedestrian safety. or mental health crisis.
COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND caregiver when they must travel a
long distance to receive special- Phone: 473-2464, toll-free: 888-
SUBSTANCE ABUSE ized treatment. 617-KIDS, 24-hour help-line: FOCUS ON THE CHILDREN LIVINGSTON COUNTY
271-7670. PO Box 31, Caledonia 14423.
OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
www.centerforyouth.net Phone: 538-4366.
141-143 Main St., Dansville CANCER SERVICES 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris
14437. Free confidential, voluntary ser- 14510.
PROGRAM OF LIVINGSTON www.focuschild.org.
Phone: 335-5052. vices for youth/families: counsel- Phone: 243-7270, 335-1716; fax:
& WYOMING COUNTIES ing, emergency shelter, transitory Serves the needs of children in
243-7287; email: dept-of-health@
4612 Millenium Drive, Geneseo living, prevention education, Livingston County that cannot be
Livingston County Department co.livingston.ny.us
14454. in-school student support and met by any other program.
of Health, 2 Murray Hill Drive, www.livingstoncounty.us/doh.htm
Mount Morris 14510 work readiness.
Phone: 991-5012; fax: 991-5013.
GIRL SCOUTS OF Provides immunizations, WIC,
www.casaoflc.org. Phone: 243-7270, toll free: 1 maternal-child health, early inter-
(800) 588-8670. CHILD CARE COUNCIL INC. WESTERN NEW YORK vention, children with special
Provides outpatient substance
abuse services. www.livingstoncounty.us.doh/htm 3513 Thomas Drive, Suite 4, Rochester Service Center, 1000 health care needs, Reproductive
Lakeville 14480. Elmwood Ave., Door 9, Roches- Health Center, Community Health
Wyoming County Health Depart- Program and Lead Poisoning Pre-
ment, 5362 Mungers Mill Rd., ter 14620.
Phone: 346-6050, toll-free: (800) vention Program.
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES Silver Springs 14550 754-6317; fax: 346-6058. Phone: 292-5160, toll-free: 1
THAT CARE/CASA OF Phone: 786-8838, toll free: 1 www.childcarecouncil.com.
(888) 837-6410; fax: 292-1086.
LIVINGSTON COUNTY (800) 588-8670. www.gswny.org
LIVINGSTON COUNTY YOUTH
Provides parents with referrals ADVOCACY PROGRAM
4612 Millenium Drive, Geneseo www.wyomingco.net/ health /main. for childcare. Licenses for those
14454. html Program of the Legal Aid Society
who want to be home daycare HILLSIDE CHILDRENS of Rochester.
Phone: 991-5012; fax: 991-5013. Free colorectal cancer tests, mam- providers. Provides resources for
mograms and pap tests for the people in the daycare field and CENTER Livingston County Government
www.casaoflc.org/hctc. uninsured. parents. Livingston County Office, 24 Main Center, 6 Court St., Geneseo
Coalition involves community in St., Mount Morris 14510. 14454.
assessment, planning, imple-
menting and evaluating sub- CHILDREN AND CORNELL COOPERATIVE Phone: 658-5500. Phone: 243-7944; email: Stewart
Atkin at satkin@lasroc.org
stance abuse prevention strate- EXTENSION OF LIVINGSTON www.hillside.com
gies. YOUTH SERVICES Provides services in various set-
www.lasroc.org
COUNTY 4-H tings to children with emotional, Provides direct case advocacy or
CANCER SERVICES CATHOLIC CHARITIES 3 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris
14510.
behavioral or mental health prob-
lems and their families.
case management services to
youth experiencing problems
OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY with school or other agencies in
PROGRAMS 34 East State St., Mount Morris
Phone: 991-5420 or 335-1752;
fax: 991-5434
obtaining services. Information
14510. LIVINGSTON COUNTY and referral services are also
www.ccelivingstoncounty.org/4-h- provided. Technical assistance
AMERICAN CANCER Phone: 658-4466; fax: 658-2513. BUSINESS/EDUCATION is given to education and human
youth
SOCIETY www.abcoutcclc.org. ALLIANCE services agencies.
Involvement in 4-H can help chil-
1120 Goodman St. South, Roch- Livingston County Government
HOPE Youth Mentoring program dren explore new ideas, expe-
ester 14620. Center, 6 Court St., Room B10,
matches at-risk youth, ages 6-14, rience new opportunities and
Geneseo 14454.
Phone: 288-1950, toll free: 1 with a trained, caring adult men- friendships, and build skills to
(800) 227-2345; fax: 473-6869. tor. Referral required. help them achieve. Phone: 991-5085; fax: 991-5087. See RESOURCES T13
12 Thursday, October 19, 2017 Health Guide
State-of-the-Art
Security System
Cybex Circuit
Cardio Equipment
724-2227; fax: 546-5693; email: NOYES MENTAL HEALTH adapted computer training and FINGER LAKES
Resources cccsinfo@cccsofrochester.org.
www.cccsofrochester.org
CLINIC
9221 Robert Hart Drive, Dansville
vocational rehabilitation.
DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES SERVICES
From T11 Free, confidential budget and credit 14437. ACCES-VR
counseling, group education and Adult Career and Continuing OFFICE
debt management programs, tele- Phone: 335-4316.
LIVINGSTON COUNTY phone or in-person counseling,
Education Services-Vocational 620 Westfall Rd., Rochester
www.noyes-health.org Rehabilitation 14620.
YOUTH BUREAU interest education, information
on how to stop collection calls, Provides adult, child, family and Livingston County Government Phone: 461-8500; fax: 461-8926.
Livingston County Government group therapy.
bankruptcy avoidance education Center, 6 Court St., Room 107,
Center, 6 Court St., Room 105, www.opwdd.ny.gov
and realistic budget education. Geneseo 14454.
Geneseo 14454.
Offers one-on-one services for peo-
Phone: 243-6909; fax: 243-7598. THE CENTER FOR YOUTH Phone: 991-5093; fax: 991-5096.
ple with developmental disabili-
www.co.livingston.state.ny.us/
COUNSELING SERVICES INC. www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/gen- ties and learning problems.
eseo-satellite-office
905 Monroe Ave., Rochester
Plans, funds and arranges ser-
vices for children in the county. 2-1-1 FINGER LAKES 14620. Vocational counseling, training and LEGAL ASSISTANCE OF
Funds municipal recreation and Phone: 211 or 275-5151 (24/7), Phone: 473-2464, toll-free: 888- job placement for people with
programs targeted to at risk-youth toll-free: 877-FLNY2-1-1 or 1 617-KIDS, 24-hour help line: disabilities. WESTERN NEW YORK INC.
and youth development. (800) 310-1160; fax: 760-8260. 271-7670. LAWNY
www.lifeline.org www.centerforyouth.net AUTISM UP 361 South Main St., Geneva
STARBRIDGE 855 Publishers Pkwy, Webster 14456.
24 hour/7 days a week crisis inter- Free, confidential, voluntary ser-
590 South Ave., Rochester vention hotline and comprehen- vices for youth/families: counsel- 14580. Phone: (315) 781-1465; toll-free:
14620. sive community information and ing, emergency shelter, transition- 1 (866) 781-5235; fax: (315)
Phone: 248-9011; fax: 248-9159;
referral services. al living, prevention education, 781-2565.
Phone: 546-170, toll-free: 1 (800) email: contact@autismup.org.
in-school student support and
650-4967; fax: 546-7069. work readiness. www.autismup.org www.lawny.org
www.starbridgeinc.com.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF A non-profit law firm providing free
Offers support and programming
Advocacy and support to families
LIVINGSTON COUNTY DENTAL CARE to those with ASD and families legal services to low-income indi-
and professionals who support viduals and households with civil
of children with developmental 34 East State St., Mount Morris
them. Conference/workshops, legal problems such as evictions,
disabilities. Information on edu- 14510.
foreclosures, utility shutoffs,
cation, respite, parent groups,
Phone: 658-4466; fax: 658-2513.
GENESEO PARISH parent and professional message
welfare delays, unemployment
recreation and other supports. boards, programming, financial/
www.aboutcclc.org
OUTREACH CENTER scholarship info, support groups. insurance benefits denials, hous-
4520 Genesee St. (Rt. 63), Gen- ing discrimination and access
The Community of Caring program to emergency services. Also
THE BRIDGE DOWNTOWN eseo 14454
services for victims of domestic
provides intensive counseling EPILIPSY PRALID INC.
KID CENTRAL and support services for at-risk Phone: 243-3120; fax: 243-1189; violence, veterans, households
pregnant and parenting teens and email: geneseoPOC@gmail.com 1650 South Ave, Suite 300, Roch- dealing with HIV or AIDS, individ-
25 Chapel St., PO Box 115, ester 14620.
Mount Morris 14510. adult women. uals denied SSI, and households
www.gpocenter.org
Phone: 442-4430; fax: 442-6305; whose housing or employment
Phone: 883-7043. Health care for uninsured and email: info@epiny.org. are affected by criminal record.
www.mtmorrisny.com/child-care
LIVINGSTON COUNTY underserved.
www.epiny.org
Free after-school program and
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL LIVINGSTON COUNTY YOUTH
Provides opportunities for individu-
youth group for kids and teens. HEALTH/COMMUNITY LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY als with traumatic brain injuries, ADVOCACY PROGRAM
Program includes computers with HEALTH CENTER DENTAL
Internet, video games, homework SERVICES developmental disabilities, and/ Program of the Legal Aid Society
or people eligible for nursing
help, mentoring, crafts and rec- 4600 Millennium Drive, Geneseo CLINIC home care who choose to live in
of Rochester.
reation. Also Fishermens Net 14454.
KC2RHY youth amateur radio
1 Murray Hill Drive, Bldg #1, the community. See RESOURCES T14
Phone: 243-7250; 335-1711; fax: Room 140, Mount Morris
club, www.kc2rhy.com. 14510.
243-7264.
www.livingstoncounty.us/doh.htm Phone: 243-7840; fax: 243-7841.
THE CENTER FOR YOUTH www.rpcn.org/livingston/
Livingston County Community
SERVICES INC. Services is a department within State-of-the-art dental center,
905 Monroe Ave., Rochester the Human Services Division of offering services for all ages.
14620. Livingston County government. In All forms of health insurance
addition to being a direct service welcome, including Medicaid
Phone: 473-2464, toll free: 888- provider (Livingston County Men-
617-KIDS, 24-hour help-line: and Child Health Plus. Accepts
tal Health Services), the depart- patients without or with limited
271-7670 ment is charged with: insurance. Sliding fee discounts
www.centerforyouth.net. Encouragement of programs aimed available to those who qualify. Were excited to share the news about our 7th
Free confidential, voluntary ser- at prevention and treatment. Annual event to benefit Colon Cancer awareness,
vices for youth/families: counsel-
ing, emergency shelter, transitory
Receiving and allocating public
mental hygiene funds in accor-
DISABILITY education and research.
living, prevention education, dance with NYS law.
in-school student support and ABVI-GOODWILL This years event will be held at Geneseo Central School.
work readiness. System oversight and planning
across all mental health, sub- Goodwill Industries of Greater
stance use and developmental Rochester, 422 South Clinton Registration begins on March 1st, 2018
CREDIT COUNSELING disability services in our county. Ave., Rochester 14620. Sign up at: www.lightboxreg.com
Livingston County Mental Health Phone: 232-1111, toll-free: 1
CONSUMER CREDIT Services is a county-operated out- (800) 640-6005.
COUNSELING SERVICE patient clinic licensed by the NYS www.seegreatthings.com
Office of Mental Health, providing
OF ROCHESTER, INC. service to children and adults. Empowers blind or visually
1000 University Ave., Suite 900, These issues may be the result impaired by providing variety of USATF CERTIFIED
Rochester 14606. of stress, changes in a persons/ services, low-vision evaluations,
familys life or may be more social work services, adult rec-
Phone: 546-3440, toll-free: 888- chronic in nature. reation, educational services,
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IN GENESEO YOU CAN BUY THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY NEWS AT: Burger King, Byrne Dairy,
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Resources Dennys Restaurant, Kwik Fill, Livingston County News, Mobil, 7-11, Walmart, Wegmans.
IN AVON YOU CAN BUY THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY NEWS AT: CVS, Dollar General,
From T13 CHANCES & CHANGES INC. Dutch Hollow, Quicklees, Quicklees East Avon, Mini Mart, Tom Wahls, Tops.
PO Box 326, Geneseo 14454.
Livingston County Government Phone: 658-3940, toll-free domes-
Center, 6 Court St., Geneseo tic violence hotline: 1 (888) 252-
14454. 9360 or 658-2660, rape-crisis
Phone: 243-7944; email: Stuart hotline: 1-800-527-1757; fax:
Atkin at satkin@lasroc.org 658-9414.
www.lasroc.org www.chancesandchanges.org
SFTB; fax: 344-7026. Phone: 658-4466; fax: 658-2513. www.centerforyouth.net THE CENTER FOR YOUTH
Resources www.p12.nysed.gov/special/
nyssb/home.html
www.aboutcclc.org
Help Works provides emergency
Free, confidential, voluntary ser-
vices for youth/families: counsel-
SERVICES INC.
905 Monroe Ave., Rochester
From T14 ing, emergency shelter, transitory
State-operated day and residential assistance for food, heat, utili- 14620.
living, prevention education,
school for 5- to 21-year-old New ties, eviction prevention, prescrip-
tions and childrens clothing. in-school student support and Phone: 473-2464; toll-free: 888-
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF York students who are blind and
work readiness. 617-KIDS; 24-hour help line:
have at least one other disability.
LIVINGSTON COUNTY INC. 271-7670.
Leicester Service Center, 3 Mount COMMUNITY ANSWERS EMPLOYMENT www.centerforyouth.net
Morris-Leicester Rd., Leicester NOYES MEMORIAL NEEDS NETWORK, C.A.N.N. Free, confidential, voluntary ser-
14481. HOSPITAL COMMUNITY Dansville 14437. vices for youth/families: counsel-
ACCES-VR
Phone: 658-7970, 658-7971; fax: HEALTH EDUCATION Phone: 335-6973. Adult Career and Continuing
ing, emergency shelter, transitory
658-7969; email: lvalc@gvboces. living, prevention education,
org. 111 Clara Barton St., Dansville Answers immediate needs of fire Education Services-Vocational in-school student support.
14437. victims, displaced people or Rehabilitation
www.literacylivingston.org those with nowhere else to turn.
Phone: 335-4355; fax: 335-4309.
Free tutoring services to adults
www.noyes-health.org
Gently used clothing, household
Livingston County Government
Center, 6 Court St., Room 107,
ENERGY ASSISTANCE
who read below an eighth-grade goods, furniture.
Geneseo 14454.
level or with limited English skills. Alzheimer caregiver support
groups; diabetes, medical termi- Phone: 991-5093; fax: 991-5096. CATHOLIC CHARITIES
nology and phlebotomy training;
FOCUS ON THE CHILDREN OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY
LIVINGSTON COUNTY www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/roches-
blood pressure clinics; childbirth PO Box 31, Caledonia 14423.
ter/geneseo-satellite-office 34 East State St., Mount Morris
BUSINESS/EDUCATION classes and speakers bureau.
Phone: 538-4366. 14510.
Provides vocational counseling,
ALLIANCE www.focuschild.org training and job placement for Phone: 658-4466; fax: 658-2513.
Livingston County Government NOYES PHLEBOTOMY people with disabilities.
Serves the needs of children that www.aboutcclc.org
Center, 6 Court St., Room B10, PROGRAM cannot be met by any other agen-
Geneseo 14454. Help Works provides emergency
Noyes Memorial Hospital, 111 cy or program. LIVINGSTON COUNTY OFFICE
Phone: 991-5085; fax: 991-5087. assistance for heat and utilities.
Clara Barton St., Dansville
14437 OF WORKFORCE
www.businesseducationalliance.org LIVINGSTON COUNTY
Phone: 335-4355; email: DEVELOPMENT LIVINGSTON COUNTY
Facilitates partnerships between DEPARTMENT OF
business and education to pre- njohnsen@noyes-hospital.org Livingston County Government DEPARTMENT OF
pare youth to be productive citi- www.noyes-health.org SOCIAL SERVICES Center, 6 Court St., Room 105,
zens and highly-trained workers. 1 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris
Geneseo 14454. SOCIAL SERVICES
NAACLS Certified, 10-week course 14510. 1 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris
Phone: 243-7047, 335-1750; fax:
trains in knowledge and skills 14510.
243-7598; email: rsnyder@living-
LIVINGSTON COUNTY needed to collect blood for labo- Phone: 243-7300, 335-1748; fax:
ston.ny.us
ratory analysis. Tuition and book 243-7364. Phone: 243-7300, 335-1748; fax:
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH fees. www.livingstoncounty.us/wia.htm 243-7364.
www.co.livingston.state.ny.us/dss.
2 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris www.livingstoncounty.us
htm Responds to needs of local work-
14510.
Phone: 243-7270, 355-1716; fax:
ROCHESTER SCHOOL Food stamps, HEAP (Home Energy force and businesses. Increases HEAP (Home Energy Assistance
Assistance Program) temporary the potential of workers looking Program).
243-7287. FOR THE DEAF assistance, health insurance for self-sufficiency through the
www.livingstoncounty.us/doh.htm 1545 St. Paul St., Rochester programs, child support, child Resource Center, career guid-
14621. protective, foster care, adoption ance and training. Funding may
Promotes wellness through educa- services and adult protective be available for those seeking
tion, programs and services to Phone: 544-1240; videophone: post secondary education and for See RESOURCES T16
services.
prevent disease and disabilities 286-2808; fax: 544-0383; email: youth.
for a healthier community. info@rsdeaf.org
www.rsdeaf.org POISON CONTROL Specializing In Individual Personalized Care
LIVINGSTON COUNTY Educational programs for children Phone, toll-free: 1 (800)222-1222.
with hearing loss. Outreach ser-
ALPINE MANOR
OFFICE OF WORKFORCE Free, 24/7 emergency phone,
vices available. help-line for poison (medication,
DEVELOPMENT chemicals, plants, insect bites).
Livingston County Government
SUNY GENESEO
Center, 6 Court St., Room 105,
Geneseo 14454. 1 College Circle, Geneseo 14454. SALVATION ARMY Assisted Living Facility
Phone: 243-7047, 335-1750; fax: www.geneseo.edu Phone, toll-free: 1 (800) 933-
243-7598. 9677. Est. 1971 NY SDOH Licensed Facility
A public liberal arts college.
www.livingstoncounty.us/wia.htm Service units in Avon, Caledonia, An adult living facility No Tier Pricing
Dansville, Geneseo, Lima, Livo-
dedicated to providing each RN On Staff
Responds to changing needs
of workforce and businesses.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE nia, Mount Morris and Nunda.
Has minimal funds for emergen- resident with high quality, Health & Medication
Increases the potential of work- cies on case-by-case basis. Pro- personalized care. With only Management
ers through the Resource Center, AMERICAN RED CROSS vides access to basic emergency Daily Recreation / Activities
workshops, career guidance and services: food, clothing, medica- 36 residents we are able to
training. Funding may be available CLARA BARTON CHAPTER tion and seasonal assistance. give every person the Trained 24 Hour Staff
for those seeking post secondary 57 Elizabeth St., Dansville 14437. Subject to availability of funding. individual, personal care Assist. available for qualified
education and for youth. veterans
Phone: 335-3500; fax: 335-7479. they deserve.
www.redcross.org/ny
THE CENTER FOR YOUTH
NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL
FOR THE BLIND
SERVICES INC. 585.346.5880
905 Monroe Ave., Rochester
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF
2A Richmond Ave., Batavia,
14020 LIVINGSTON COUNTY
14620.
Phone: 473-2464; toll-free: 888-
www.alipinemanor.com
Phone: 343-5384 (ext. 205 or 34 East State St., Mount Morris 617-KIDS; 24-hour help line: 2714 POPLAR HILL ROAD LIMA, NEW YORK 14485
340), toll-free: 1 (877) NYS- 14510. 271-7670.
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Phone: 226-2466; fax: 226-9485; DANSVILLE ECUMENICAL HEMLOCK FOOD PANTRY Phone: 243-7520, 335-1732; fax:
Resources email: region8@dec.ny.gov
www.dec.ny.gov
FOOD PANTRY
41 Elizabeth St., Dansville 14437.
4616 Main St., Hemlock, 14466.
Phone: 367-3138.
243-7576.
www.co.livingston.state.ny.us
From T15 Handles natural resources and Home-delivered meal program
land, air and water by pollution Phone: 335-9030. www.gvhp.org
delivers a nutritious meal Mon-
control, prevention, waste reduc- 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednes- day through Friday to individuals
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES tion and hazard cleanups. day, Friday (except holidays). LEICESTER FOOD 60 and older who, by reason of
Serves Dansville School District. illness and/or disability, cannot
CUPBOARD
CONESUS LAKE FAMILY SERVICES Phone: 382-3257.
prepare meals or attend a meal
site. Eligibility determined through
ASSOCIATION INC. FOODLINK assessment. Contribution sug-
Available by appointment 9 a.m. to
5828 Big Tree Rd., Lakeville HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 1999 Mount Read Blvd., Roches-
4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. gested. No one denied because
ter 14615. of inability to pay. Voluntary con-
14480 PROGRAM
Phone: 328-3380; fax: 328-9951; tributions treated confidentially
Phone: 346-6864; email: info@ Cornell Cooperative Extension of LIMA FOOD PANTRY and support the program.
email: info@foodlink.org
conesuslake.org. Livingston County
www.foodlink.ny.org Phone: 582-1737, 624-9432.
www.conesuslake.org 3 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris
14510. Serves multiple counties. Can www.lima-ny.org/community/ LIVONIA FOOD PANTRY
Helps with issues regarding the food-pantry
health, safety and welfare of all Phone: 991-5420, 335-1752; fax: answer food stamp questions. Livonia Fire Dept., 4213 South
residents on Conesus Lake. 991-5434; email: livingston@ Available by appointment: 9-10 Livonia Rd., Livonia 14487.
cornell.edu a.m. Mondays, 9:30-11 a.m.
GENESEO-GROVELAND Wednesdays and Saturdays. Phone: 346-6470.
GLOW REGION SOLID WASTE www.ccelivingstoncounty.org Serves Honeoye Falls-Lima
EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY Hours are 10 a.m. to noon Tues-
Programs on baby care, parenting School District.
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 31 Center St., Geneseo 14454 days and Saturdays. Serves Livo-
and strengthening families. nia School District.
Genesee County Bldg. 2, 3837 Phone: 243-1141.
West Main St. Rd., Batavia LIVINGSTON COUNTY
14020. FOOD RESOURCES Available 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tues-
days and Thursdays and 4-6:30 OFFICE FOR THE AGING
Phone: 815-7906, toll free: 800- p.m. Wednesdays. Serves Gen- 3 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris
836-1154; fax: 345-3061; email: See RESOURCES T17
glow@co.genesee.ny.us.
AVON FOOD PANTRY eseo Central School District. 14510.
108 Prospect St., Avon 14414
www.glowsolidwaste.org
Phone: 438-4500; email: jenann-
Provides information and educa- palmer@gmail.com.
tional programs related to waste
reduction, reuse, recycling, com- Serves Avon School District; hours
posting and disposal of waste of operation are Tuesdays 10
stream items. a.m.-2 p.m. and Thursdays 3
p.m.-6:30 p.m.
LIVINGSTON COUNTY
AVON SENIOR NUTRITION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Village Building, 74 Genesee St.,
CENTER FOR ENVIRONMEN- Avon 14414.
TAL HEALTH Phone: 226-6353.
2 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tues-
14510. days through Fridays.
Phone: 243-7280, 335-1716; fax:
243-7287.
AVON ZION EPISCOPAL
www.livingstoncounty.us/doh.htm
CHURCH MARTHAS
Provides effective education and
inspection programs to help KITCHEN
reduce public exposure to envi- 10 Park Place, Avon 14414.
ronmental hazards.
Phone: 226-3722, 226-2518.
Open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.
LIVINGSTON COUNTY
ENVIRONMENTAL FOOD RELIEF COALITION
MANAGEMENT COUNCIL OF CALEDONIA-MUMFORD
Livingston County Government
Center, 6 Court St., Room 305, 3239 Cameron Place, Caledonia
Geneseo 14454. 14423
Resources
From T16
MOUNT MORRIS
FOOD PANTRY
36 Chapel St., Suite 200, Mount
Morris 14510.
Phone: Call Catholic Charities at
658-4466.
Hours are 9 a.m. to noon Tues-
days and Thursdays, and 1 to 3
p.m. Wednesdays.
MOUNT MORRIS
SENIOR NUTRITION
VFW, 3 Elm St., Mount Morris
14510.
Phone: 658-4513.
Serves at noon. Available 9 a.m. to
2 p.m. Mondays through Thurs-
days.
WAYLAND/SPRINGWATER
FOOD PANTRY
113 3rd Ave., Wayland 14572.
Phone: 728-5386.
Call to make an appointment.
Serves Wayland-Cohocton School
District and surrounding areas.
MENTAL HEALTH
LIVINGSTON COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN GROUPS
3 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris MATERNAL and CHILD LIVINGSTON COUNTY
14510.
ASSOCIATION LIVINGSTON HOME VISITATION PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT AVON XYZ CLUB
Phone: 991-5420, 335-1752; fax:
COUNTY OFFICE 991-5434; email: livingston@ PROGRAM CARD Avon Village Building. 74 Genesee
Zion Episcopal Church, 10 Park cornell.edu. 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris St., Avon 14414.
3 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris
Place, Avon 14414. 14510.
www.ccelivingstoncounty.org 14510. Meets 6:30 p.m. third Wednesdays
Phone: 226-3150; e-mail: lmcev- Phone: 243-7270, 335-1716; fax: with a dish to pass supper. For
Human development program Phone: 243-7520.
oy@mharochester.org 243-7287. information, call the Office for the
providing educational programs
www.mharochester.org/services/ co.livingston.state.ny.us/ofa.htm Aging, 243-7520.
to strengthen health of families: www.livingstoncounty.us/doh.htm
livingston-county/ baby care, active parenting, Discounts of 10-20 percent on
PASTA, strengthening families Education guidance on pregnan- brand-name drugs and 20-70 per-
Provides mental health information and parents apart. cy, post-partum, newborn care,
and education for residents, cent on generics. Free for county
feeding, nutrition, safety and par- residents. Cards at participating
groups and businesses. Assis- enting classes. In addition, home See RESOURCES T21
pharmacies and county offices.
tance in locating services and
support groups.
PHYSICAL THERAPY visiting program for pregnant
women that provides education
and links to needed services.
MIGRANT SERVICES LIVINGSTON COUNTY
CENTER FOR NURSING AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Shakti Yoga
CATHOLIC CHARITIES REHABILITATION CENTERS Certified yoga teachers with Yoga Alliance
OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY OUTPATIENT 2077 Lakeville Rd, (Route 15)
Suite 3, Avon 14414.
34 East State St., Mount Morris REHABILITATIVE SERVICES *Gentle *Beginner
14510. 11 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Mor- Phone: 226-3888, toll-free: 800-
Phone: 658-4466; fax: 658-2513. ris 14510 243-9240; fax: 243-7287.
2 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris
*Level I *Mixed Level
Phone: 243-7200, 335-1706; fax:
www.aboutcclc.org
243-7269. 14510 *Restorative Yoga &
Hispanic Outreach program acts Phone: 243-7540, toll-free: 800-
as a liaison between students
and school districts. Assists with
www.livingston.state.ny.us
Offering outpatient physical occu-
243-9240; fax: 243-7287. Meditation *Mindful
translation and interpretation ser-
vices to area agencies, schools,
pational and speech therapy
services.
3 Chestnut St., Dansville 14437
Phone: 335-8570, toll-free: 800-
Movement & Chair Yoga
organizations, families and indi-
viduals.
243-9240; fax: 243-7287. *Bodymind Ballwork
PREGNANCY www.livingstoncounty.us.doh/htm
Confidential, free or low cost med-
GENESEO ical service: birth control, breast Private sessions available.
MIGRANT CENTER BIRTHRIGHT OF exams, emergency contraception,
3 Mount Morris-Leicester Rd., ROCHESTER INC. pelvic exams, rapid HIV testing Location: 2 School Street, Geneseo
Leicester, 14481. 320 North Washington St., Suite with counseling, and test results
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LIVONIA-LAKEVILLE PHARMACY
Your Hometown, Independent Full Service Pharmacy 346-5615
5975 Big Tree Road Lakeville
IN CALEDONIA YOU CAN BUY THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY NEWS AT: Caledonia Marketplace,
Crosbys, Milex Drugs, Petro Mascot.
IN LIVONIA YOU CAN BUY THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY NEWS AT: Dollar General, Livonia
Pharmacy, Livonia Post Office, 7-11, Shoreless Acres Conesus Lake, Wests Shurfine.
aging process. percent go to a nursing home glare. legs and help your balance
One finding of concern or rehab facility, 27 percent (like Tai Chi or even walk-
n Pets that follow too close-
but we frankly have no expla- experience a hip fracture, and ing on a regular basis) can
ly or lie in prime walking areas.
nation for it is the regional 11 percent suffer a traumatic help prevent falls.
DR. PATRICIA BOMBA, n Unstable chairs or tables
variation in the rate of falls per brain injury. n Begin a regular exer-
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield that cant support a persons
1,000 population ages 65 and The estimated annual im- cise program.
weight.
older, said Dr. Patricia Bom- pact that falls have on health n Have your vision
n Extension cords across
ba, vice president, geriatrics, care spending in upstate New checked once a year and
walkways.
Excellus BlueCross BlueSh- risk factors for falling. Bomba York is substantial, according update your glasses as
n Bathrooms that lack grab
ield. advised staying active and to a report issued by Excellus needed.
bars or that have low toilet
The data show that adults maintaining a fitness routine. BlueCross BlueShield in 2012. n Keep your floors clut-
seats.
ages 65 and older in the Utica- Simple activities, such as exer- That report shows $30.6 mil- ter free. Remove things you
n Sloping yards and drive-
Rome-North Country region cising in a chair or stretching lion in emergency room costs can trip over.
ways.
reported falls at more than in bed, can greatly improve and $321.0 million in hospital n Remove small throw
n Cracks in sidewalks, or
twice the rate of adults 65 strength and balance. Finding costs directly related to falls. rugs or tape them down to
uneven transitions between
and older in the Finger Lakes a fitness partner can add the keep from slipping.
region, where the rate of re- motivation to go for walks, Common home hazards bare floors and carpeted
rooms. n Have grab bars next
ported falls was lower than take a dip in a local pool or Home hazards contribute to to your toilet and in the tub
We can and should en-
state and upstate New York even learn tai chi. the incidence of falls. or shower.
courage people to stay active
averages. Certain medications can We all take great care to n Use non-slip mats in
as they age, keep their doctors
Simple solutions affect balance. People also childproof our homes when the bathtub and on shower
informed about any issues
are more likely to fall if they there are toddlers running floors.
Falling is not an accept- with balance or vision, and
have vision problems or inad- about, said Bomba. We need n Improve lighting in
ed part of the aging process equate nutrition. According eliminate easy tripping haz-
to give the same attention to your home to see better.
in any region, said Bomba. to Bomba, proper vision care eliminating tripping hazards ards around the house and
yard to reduce fall-related n Have handrails and
There are simple things that (including up-to-date eyeglass for older adults, or anyone extra lighting put in stair
everyone can do right now for prescriptions), proper nutri- who has difficulty with walk- injuries, emergency room
visits and hospital stays, said cases.
themselves and their loved tion and a thorough medica- ing or balance. n Wear shoes both in-
ones to help reduce the inci- tion review can help cut down The most common tripping Bomba.
side and outside of the
dence of falls and promote on falls. hazards include: house. Avoid going bare-
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
independent and active life- n Throw rugs that bunch or
styles. A substantial impact slide.
View Excellus BlueCross foot or wearing slippers,
BlueShields findings in more unless they have a skid-
Lower body weakness and Nationally, one in five falls n Clutter. detail, online at http://tinyurl. proof sole.
difficulty with balance are causes serious harm, such as a n Steps that are uneven, too com/jsbls4x.
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lake Station.
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rant, Westens Mini Mart.
Gear up as pollen
season winds down
Dr. Emily Weis weed, grass and now dust mite
Special to The LCN allergies called sublingual im-
While the fall pollen season munotherapy. This is a tablet
is winding down, it is the per- placed under the tongue once
fect time to gear up for next daily at home.
year if you suffer from season- However, waiting until next
al allergies. year to treat your nasal allergy
I see many patients with symptoms is too late.
nasal allergies in my practice It takes time to build up on
at Allergy, Asthma, Immunol- allergy shots and sublingual
ogy of Rochester, and while immunotherapy needs to be
the pollen season is almost started well before the pollen
over for many seasonal allergy season. Having a consultation
sufferers, now is the time to with a physician board certi-
prepare for next year. fied to treat allergies can help
There are many good you choose what options may
over-the-counter medica- work the best for you.
tions today. Subcutaneous
immunotherapy treatments Dr. Emily Weis is a Livingston
(allergy shots) are an ex- County native and physician with
Allergy Asthma Immunology of
cellent treatment modality Rochester, which also has an
for seasonal and year-round office in Geneseo. She is a board
allergy sufferers. We also have certified allergist/immunologist and
an alternative to allergy shots secretary of the New York State
Society of Allergy, Asthma and
for those suffering from rag- Immunology.