4 Day Spanish Leader Training

Tomando Controlde su Salud is the Spanish version of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) developed by Stanford University.

It is REQUIRED that the potential leaders for Tomando Control be fluently bilingual in both English and Spanish for both speaking and reading.

Each trainee receives a detailed leader manual, copy of the Tomando Control de su Salud textbook and CD.

This Tomando Control Leader training is provided by Master Trainers from Mariposa Community Health Center with funding from the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Arizona Department of Health Services

August 22, 23, 29, & 30

Monday/Tuesday

9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. each day

*Attendance REQUIRED all 4 days!*

150 North 18th Ave.

Phoenix, 85007

Pre-Screening Application Available


www.azlwi.org


For more information, please contact:

480-982-3118

admin@azlivingwellinstitute.org

Call to Artists!

  

Deadline for entries:  Sept 15, 2011

The Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare (CCNAH) is on a mission to continue increasing breast cancer awareness and raising awareness of breast health issues. To this end, CCNAH will display the Arty Bras October—which is Breast Cancer Awareness month—through December. We are looking for artists to decorate a bra and/or develop a piece of artwork celebrating the beauty of all women. The pieces will be displayed in Flagstaff during October's First Friday Artwalk. The remainder of the time, they will be displayed at the Cancer Centers and various other events in Northern Arizona. During the Artwalk, ballots will be sold to community members to vote for their favorite "Arty Bra". All proceeds will go toward the continued development of our Breast Cancer Resource Centers at our Flagstaff & Sedona campuses.

Arty Bra Guidelines:

·         Cost to submit an Arty Bra:  $10 (cash or checks payable to CCNAH)

·         Arty Bra needs to be submitted on a hanger that has a moveable hanger hook

·         Please give your Arty Bra a Title

·         If you would like to share a story about your bra, please feel free to do so!

For more information please contact:

Gina Harris

Community Outreach Liaison

Northern Arizona Healthcare

Ph #: Flagstaff:  928-773-2261  Sedona:  928-204-4160

Email: gina.harris@nahealth.com

Fill out the following and submit it with your artwork:

Title & Description of Arty Bra:  __________________________________________________

Artist’s Name:___________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________ 
City:  ______________________________State:___________ Zip:_________

Daytime phone: _____________________  Evening phone:________________

Email:____________________________________________________

I understand that pieces donated will become property of CCNAH
and images of accepted work may be used for promotional purposes.

_________________________________          ___________

Artist signature                                                         Date

CCNAH reserves the right to withhold entries that it deems inappropriate.

Thanks for speaking up to make cancer a global priority

Dear LIVESTRONG supporter,

Thank you for signing on to LIVESTRONG's open letter to world leaders telling them to step up and fight the global cancer crisis.

If we reach 100,000 signers before the historic UN summit on cancer and other non-communicable diseases in September, we'll hand-deliver this letter and your signature to the UN Secretary General and key Heads of State.
 
Please ask your friends and family to sign on today by forwarding the email at the bottom or by directing them here:

http://www.LIVESTRONG.org/SignOn

Thank you being part of this global fight against cancer,

LIVESTRONG

P.S. Below is a sample message to send to your friends and family.

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Subject: Historic Opportunity

Hey--

Did you know that six out of 10 deaths globally come from diseases you can't catch like cancer? And that we can prevent millions of these deaths with tools we already have?

This September, world leaders are meeting for a historic UN Summit on cancer and other non-communicable diseases. I just signed onto LIVESTRONG's open letter calling on world leaders to make the world's top killers a top priority.

Will you add your name as well?

http://www.LIVESTRONG.org/SignOn

If we can get 100,000 signatures before the summit, LIVESTRONG will hand-deliver the letter to the UN Secretary General and key Heads of State.

Thanks.

Bystander Intervention Theater Workshop

You have the power of your voice:  learn how to use it in a way that stops violence!

Bystander Intervention Theater Workshop
Young Adults ages 18-25~  FREE

Flagstaff Public Library Meeting Room

July 30^th 1-4 pm

Play theater games to learn how to promote healthy sexuality &relationships to help stop sexual violence.

Contact Ali Patrick (928) 863-1751, apatrick@wesleyan.edu for questions or to RSVP

Call to Action: Protect Funding for Pedestrian & Bicycle Infrastructure and Safe Routes to School

From the Prevention Institute and Strategic Alliance:

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

The Federal Transportation Authorization bill needs your support.  As proposed by the Senate's Environment and Public Works Committee, it would provide states and localities with funds to improve our country’s transportation system. Unfortunately, an alternative proposal from the House of Representatives seeks to cut dedicated funds for programs important to safety, public health, and transit, such as Safe Routes to School (SRTS), Transportation Enhancement (TE), and Recreation Trails (RT). 

Communities that invest in bicycle and pedestrian projects turn downtowns into destinations, support physical activity, promote safety and equity, and stimulate economies. In fact, per million dollars spent, investments in non-motorized transit create 46% more jobs than road-only projects. Cuts to the meager 1.5% budgeted for bike and pedestrian projects would eliminate valuable investments that promote health and are proven to stimulate jobs and save lives. 

Express your support for active transportation and increased physical activity opportunities:

• Send a letter of support to your elected representatives and key Congressional offices via Safe Routes to School National Partnership.
• Sign on to Transportation for America’s letter to Chairman Mica and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee calling for major improvements to the proposals. The deadline to sign on is 3pm ET on Tuesday, July 19th.

ASU MSW program in Flagstaff

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

The ASU School of Social Work has met with the NAU Social Work Program faculty to discuss the possibility of offering an MSW degree program in Flagstaff.  We are currently in the process of determining the level of interest from the community.  Attached you will find a letter from the Director of ASU's School of Social Work, as well as an interest survey.  The survey can be returned to ASU by mail, e-mail, or fax.  Please feel free to foward this e-mail and/or copy the survey widely to your staff or others that may be interested.

Thank you,

Natalie Cawood, Ph.D., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.

Assistant Professor & Social Work Program Coordinator

Survey 

Now Hiring - Integrated Health Support Specialist!

Child & Family Support Services is hiring immediately for an Integrated Health Support Specialist position in the Greater Flagstaff area.  As part of an effort to develop integrated health care andcommunity-based support for children within the behavioral health system, CFSS has been granted the unique opportunity to develop a program that will incorporate Physical Activity, Psycho–Education, Family Support, and Community Partnerships.

The Integrated Health Support Specialist must:

·        Be at least 21 years old.

·        Have a HS Diploma or GED.

·        Be willing to work a flexible schedule.

·        Have a passion for engaging Children & Families in a positive and family centered way while teaching and modeling a healthy active lifestyle.

·        Be able to create activities that are sustainable for families.

·        Have current auto insurance, an acceptable driving history, be able to obtain a Finger Print Clearance Card and a negative substance abuse test.

To apply please send a current resume and cover letter to Katie at katieg@cfssinc.com or call 928-642-2664 for more information about this position.

Fundraising for Flagstaff Shelter Services

From F.S.S....

5 percent of proceeds at New Frontiers goes to Flagstaff Shelter Services on Wednesday 7/20 from 11:00am - 6:00pm.  Support Flagstaff's local shelter buy purchasing yummy stuffs!

There will be a swanky booth with fun games and great information...minus the fun games.  Hope to see you there!

http://www.flagstaffshelte​rservices.org/

Addressing Sexual and Relationship Violence in our Communities

This fun interactive workshop will bring together people from diverse communities around Flagstaff to create and expand upon innovative solutions to the problems of sexual and relationship violence. Acknowledging our different identities and beliefs, we recognize that everyone can help end violence in our communities.

FREE!!!!
Friday August 5th, 2011 @ 4 pm
United Way Conference Room
1515 E Cedar Ave # D-1, Flagstaff, AZ

Please R.S.V.P. by contacting Ali Patrick: (928) 863-1751 or apatrick@wesleyan.edu

Step by Step - Hand in Hand: A Weekend Camp for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Where: 3 Day Camp at Mingus Springs Camp outside of Prescott. For information about the camp: http://www.mingussprings.org

When: Friday, July 29th - July 31st 2011

Bunk House style camping (heat & bathrooms are available). Transportation will be provided from central locations

Eligibility: 1 Adult Caregiver, 1 child Children 7 to 12 years old (completed 1st through 6th grades) Open to Coconino and Yavapai county kinship families Adult caregiver must be willing to participate in a screening process from the Area Agency on Aging

Enjoy a remote, easy terrain for a weekend of learning, enjoyment and a true connection with the environment...

...Rest, relax, learn, and HAVE FUN!!!

Material Fee: $15 per adult, $10 per child
Contact: Jan Skaggs, Area Agency on Aging, Family Caregiver Coordinator
Toll Free Number (877) 521-3500 Flagstaff (928) 213-5254

This program was funded through NACOG-Area Agency on Aging and The Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Aging & Adult Services

July 12th-Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer

Ending cancer treatment can be both a welcome milestone and challenging. Most people are relieved to be finished with the demands of treatment, but many also feel sadness and worry. Many are concerned about whether the cancer will come back, and what they should do after treatment. One of the hardest things to face after treatment is not knowing what happens next.

When treatment ends, people often expect life to return to the way it was before they were diagnosed with cancer. Understanding what to expect after cancer treatment can help survivors and their families plan for follow-up care, make lifestyle changes, stay hopeful and make informed decisions about the future.

This Connect Workshop offers cancer survivors and their loved ones a better idea of what to expect after treatment ends. The information discussed is designed primarily for cancer survivors who have recently completed their cancer treatment, but you may find the information helpful even if you were treated a long time ago.

“The Ninth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer” is a free Connect Workshop Series for cancer survivors, their families, friends, and healthcare professionals and you can listen to this workshop over the telephone line or online on July 12, 2011 at 1:30-2:30 Eastern Time. CancerCare’s free Connect Workshops are a way for people to learn about cancer-related issues from the convenience of their home of office. Leading experts in oncology provide the most up-to-date information on the telephone.

You can register by calling 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) or register online at www.cancercare.org/connect.

The workshop on July 12th will be "Fear of Recurrence and Late Effects: Living With Uncertainty." The presenters will be Richard Dickens, MSW, Survivor Perspective, Blood Cancers Program Coordinator, MInd/Body/Spirit Project Coordinator, CancerCare; Merle H. Mishel, RN, PhD, FAAN, Kenan Professor, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel HIll; David Spiegel, MD., Jack, Sam and Lulu Wilson Professor in the School of Medicine, Associate Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine.

Free Self-Care Workshop!

On Wednesday, July 20, 2011 from 3-5 p.m.Further Shore is proud to offer Naturally Caring-TLC for Care Givers Workshop #4 "Identifying Family Based Strengths & Healing for Challenges." Your presenter is Meg Leander, Counselor & Hospice Educator. This FREE workshop will be held at the Joe. C. Montoya Senior and Community Center in the arts and crafts room, located at 245 N. Thorpe Road next to Thorpe Park. The 2 hour workshop is designed for professional and family care givers.

During this collaborative workshop we will discuss positive support systems within the family unit and explore the loss of self within the experience of care giving. Learn strategies for self-care to honor personal needs and boundaries. The Series is funded in part by the Arizona and Flagstaff Community Foundation, Forest Highlands Foundation and Flagstaff Medical Center. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required. Questions? Call 928-525-2910. Light refreshments will be served and certificates of completion awarded. Find out more about Further Shore at www.furthershore.org

Assess Your Stress and Find Your Balance for Optimal Health and Happiness

Presented by: Grace Marks, MPH, CPC, HSMI-an experienced and passionate trainer and facilitator with certifications in life coaching and Holistic Stress Management

Friday, August 12, 2011
9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m.
Ponderosa Room, County Public Health Services Bldg. at 2625 North King Street, Flagstaff, Arizona

Training will include:
• Introduction to Stress and Stress Symptoms
• Effects of Stress on the Body, Mind, and Spirit
• Tools for Re-Balancing & De-Stressing
• Guided Visualization
• Creating a Vision Board of YOUR Well-Being
3 CEU’s are being sought for this event!
(coffee, water and snacks will be provided)

Please RSVP to Ruth Ellen Suding: resuding@coconinokids.org or call (928) 679–7318.

Hermosa Vida Policy Coalition monthly meeting

When: Monday, July 11th 5:30-7:00PM

Where: The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association, located at 2304 N. Third Street (next to Killip Elementary).

Why: The coalition will meet to focus on policy related to the health and well-being of the community. Through local organizing efforts, the coalition will promote constructive community changes around issues that may include recreational facilities, neighborhood safety, nutrition, substance abuse, and immigration, among other areas.

Who: Everyone is invited! Neighborhood residents, school nurses, parents, youth, health care providers, educators and anyone interested in making a difference in Sunnyside and Flagstaff.

Please Contact Julio Quezada at 928-525-6060 for more information.