Monday, October 11, 2010

This evening WORT’s Access Hour features Kristen Roman, a Madison police officer and Le Anna Ware, NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) Dane Board president, about the interaction between Madison police officers and the mentally ill. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tomorrow on WORT’s A Public Affair host Cynthia Lin speaks with Jeff Metoxen, manager of the Oneida Nation Farm, Tsyunhehkwa, on the “White Corn Festival” this Saturday through next Friday. Call 256-2001 for details.

Lifepoint needle exchange program is associated with the AIDS Resource Center in Wisconsin. ”It prevents the spread of HIV by trading used needles for clean ones. They are anonymous, free and mobile. They offer HIV and Hepatitis C testing. In Madison participants may call 332-6169 for details.

Networks Exchange, needle replacement program is an authorized, anonymous, community harm reduction plan. It is associated with the AIDS Network. They are open weekdays from 10:00 to 6:30. For details call 516-2158.
Care Wisconsin offers many programs and services designed to help older adults. They offer coordinated health care and long-term support services for Medicaid-eligible older adults. These may have chronic conditions requiring nursing home level of care, adult day centers and home care services. Call 240-0020 for details.