Using the Internet as a way to conduct counseling sessions was the topic of Thursday’s Trenton Rotary Club. Steve Taylor was the program chairman.
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Jared Torbin and Heather Smith of the Preferred Family Healthcare facility at Kirksville talked about “Virtual Rural Counseling,” which is the ability to provide services to those in an area who are unable to obtain those services due to circumstances such as living far away from the services needed, transportation issues or the inability to take time away from a job or home. The Kirksville facility has been doing this type of counseling for a few years, thanks to grants received from public and private entities. Each patient is given a computer, which allows him to access the counseling program and have direct contact with healthcare personnel. Sessions can be conducted individually or as a group. He said the program is finding much success, especially among young people who are highly integrated into technology. He said patients have tended to be more open about their problems through this system.
During the business meeting, Missouri Day co-chairmen Rick Klinginsmith and Steve Maxey thanked members for their help with this year’s parade. Maxey said plans are already under way for the 2013 parade, with a meeting scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri.
Kristi Urich reported that all the turkey legs were sold on Saturday and she thanked those who helped. Also thanked were those members who assisted in building the Rotary Club float.
New Trenton Police Chief Tommy Wright was a special guest at the meeting.
Next week’s program chairman is Ralph Boots.