Jan
13
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
By Randy Treacher, rtreacher@co.jackson.mi.us

Since you are reading this, you have already accessed the County website and have seen what the various departments have posted.  Just a couple of years ago, that information would have been impressive.  But that is not true anymore.  We are in an age where even email is an old method of communication.  Jackson County recognizes the importance of communicating with our citizens.  Our challenge is to provide information and services in a more traditional method but at the same time meet the expectations of those using newer options.

We recently started a Facebook page.  The reaction has been very positive.  I had never visited Facebook but I am impressed with the possbilities.  If you have not become a fan, come and visit us.  The Sheriff Department is using Twitter to inform the public about things that are happening.  Tweets are sent by the operators at the 911 dispatch center.  Please let me (rtreache@co.jackson.mi.us) know if you have ideas on how Jackson County government can better communicate with citizens.

1/13/2010 8:25:37 AM
Jan
6
Prescription Discount Card
By Randy Treacher, rtreacher@co.jackson.mi.us
Jackson County has joined counties from across the country by offering a discount card program to help residents deal with the high cost of prescriptions.  The county is making the free prescription drug discount cards available under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) that offers average savings of 22% off the retail price.
 
The card may be used by any county resident regardless of age, income, or existing health coverage.  A national network of more than 60,000 participating retail pharmacies will honor the card.  Even those residents that have prescription coverage can use the card to save on medications not covered by their health plans.
 
Cards are available at many county departments like the Department on Aging and Health Departments.  Residents can also visit http://www.caremark.com/naco to print an ID card and use it immediately.  Using the card is easy.  Simply present it at any participating pharmacy for prescriptions not covered by insurance.
1/6/2010 2:05:38 PM