Indian Mound Neighborhood Association Meeting Minutes from May 18, 2020.

Next Meeting: Monday, June 15, 6:30 p.m., via Zoom.

 

Intros

Dr. Zink, Chief Medical Officer at Samuel L. Rodgers

• Signs and symptoms – COVID-19 Signs/Symptoms
  • 2-14 days to show signs after
    • Tricky because symptoms are varied:
    • Common:
    • Sometimes: Nausea, vomit, diarrhea
    • Mild to severe
      • Older adults (65+ according to CDC)
      • Anyone with underlying medical
        • Decreased immune system, or lung issues
      • When to go to the ER/doctor?
        • Samuel L .Rodgers
        • Trouble breathing, shortness of breath, “elephant on chest”
        • New symptoms than before.
      • Stop the Spread
        • Biggest thing: Wash your hands often.
          • After touching surfaces
        • Avoid close contact (social distancing) – 6 ft. apart
        • Wear a cloth face cover
          • Research N95 and surgical masks to medical professionals
        • Cover coughs and sneezes with tissue
          • Cough into elbow/”cough pocket”
        • Clean and disinfect
          • Check CDC on what is best
        • Samuel Rodgers Response
          • Busy!
          • Purchased tent early, which allows drive-thru testing
            • By appointment only – call 816-889-4795
          • Partnership with health department
            • Testing Tuesdays and Thursdays for next 12 weeks
            • Partnerships with other groups as well (Swope). Brings access to community
          • At location, triage location to see symptoms, and then quarantine those with symptoms
            • Get results within 48 hours
          • Implemented telehealth
            • me is program
          • Trying to get services to as many people as possible.
          • Offer many services, all ages
            • Clothe, feed patients – if can’t help find resources to do so.
            • Sliding scale (lowest $35 for everything)
            • Insurance or no, will still help
          • Call 816-474-4920
            • 38 languages spoken at the downtown campus (825 Euclid)
            • 2121 Summit Street
            • 5330 N. Oak
            • 800 Haines, Liberty
          • Questions? Reach out to Amanda Jackson, Director of Development and Marketing, ajackson@rodgershealth.org, 816-889-4644
        • 144 people tested, about 20% positive.
          • Testing will increase
        • City opening back up
          • Move too soon in pandemic, will get second wave or spike that is worse than first time around. Dr. Zink says be careful. Wear mask, practice social distancing.
        • Information overload – what’s important?
          • World news, multiple sources (and if they match, more likely to believe)
            • CDC

IMNA has purchased masks from local craftspeople. We will distribute those free of charge to Indian Mound residents. Please contact imna@indianmoundneighborhood.org if you live in Indian Mound and need masks for yourself or your family. (We have both adult and children’s sizes!)

KCPD

• We’ve been trying to get updates but they’re not responding.
• Crime committee being reworked, including crime groups. If have questions or issues – contact Patricia Hernandez phernandez586@gmail.com.

Treasurer’s Report

• Starting balance: 2,253.63
• No in/no out
  • Checks out for the masks, but have not been cashed.
• Ending balance: 2,253.63

Events

• June 13 Spring Clean-Up at Budd Park
  • Bring brush, trash, bulky items
  • Volunteers provided with masks and gloves
• Third Saturday of month food pantry at Covenant Memorial Baptist Church
  • 301 Van Brunt
• June 2 – postponed April election. KC Board of Election site for ballot.
  • First responder funds.
  • In-person voting only
• Indian Mound elections in July
• Center for Conflict Resolution
  • Especially kids involved (evictions
  • Virtual community conversations – CCRKC.org