Gov. Jan Brewer and state hospital executives unveiled a proposal Monday to temporarily restore health-care coverage to tens of thousands of Arizona children.
The plan, which requires approval from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, would allow more than 19,200 children on a waiting list to enroll in KidsCare, a state-subsidized health-insurance program for low-income families.
The state froze enrollment in the program in January 2010 as part of cost-cutting to close a budget deficit. The number of children covered has since dropped to about 14,200, down from 45,820 at the time of the freeze.
There are now more than 120,000 on the program's waiting list.
The new plan was initiated by Phoenix Children's Hospital, Maricopa Integrated Health System, and the University of Arizona Health Network, which will collectively pool $113 million for each of the next two years, in order to receive $229 million in extra federal funds.
The money will help both the hospitals and the state by providing more coverage to uninsured children while getting money from Washington to offset the cost of providing care for which hospitals are not compensated.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Tobacco Limits in Major League Baseball Contract a Victory for Players and Kids’ Health
MLB and players’ union take historic first steps to get tobacco out of the ballgame
Statement of the Knock Tobacco Out of the Park Coalition:
The limits on smokeless tobacco use included in the new Major League Baseball (MLB) contract represent an historic first step to protect the health of big-league players and millions of young fans who look up to them.
Under the agreement that MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association have announced, big-league players, managers and coaches will no longer be able to carry a tobacco tin or package in their uniforms at games, or any time that fans are in the ballpark. They will be prohibited from using smokeless tobacco during televised interviews, at autograph signings and other events where they meet fans, or at team-sponsored appearances. The restrictions will become effective in the five-year contract to take effect in 2012; violators are subject to discipline.
We continue to support a complete prohibition on tobacco use at games and on camera. Still, this is significant progress. Baseball players have been using tobacco since the earliest days of the game. This agreement marks the first time that the league and the players have recognized it is time to break this unhealthy addiction.
Click here to continue reading.
Statement of the Knock Tobacco Out of the Park Coalition:
The limits on smokeless tobacco use included in the new Major League Baseball (MLB) contract represent an historic first step to protect the health of big-league players and millions of young fans who look up to them.
Under the agreement that MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association have announced, big-league players, managers and coaches will no longer be able to carry a tobacco tin or package in their uniforms at games, or any time that fans are in the ballpark. They will be prohibited from using smokeless tobacco during televised interviews, at autograph signings and other events where they meet fans, or at team-sponsored appearances. The restrictions will become effective in the five-year contract to take effect in 2012; violators are subject to discipline.
We continue to support a complete prohibition on tobacco use at games and on camera. Still, this is significant progress. Baseball players have been using tobacco since the earliest days of the game. This agreement marks the first time that the league and the players have recognized it is time to break this unhealthy addiction.
Click here to continue reading.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Program name and logo contest
The NACA Suicide Prevention is organizing a community-wide competition for the development of their program logo and name/slogan. The prevention program is a recently funded 3-year Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Grant received from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The primary goal of this program is to improve suicide prevention efforts in the greater Flagstaff area through early intervention, awareness, and youth services.
Entries should be postmarked by December 31, 2011
Contact person: Emmeleta Burruel, x 138 eburruel@nacainc.org
Contest flyer
Contest release form
Entries should be postmarked by December 31, 2011
Contact person: Emmeleta Burruel, x 138 eburruel@nacainc.org
Contest flyer
Contest release form
Friday, November 18, 2011
In Depth Advocacy Training
"COMMUNITY VALUES YOUTH: A CAMPAIGN FOR LOCAL CHANGE"
This training will place participants in a real legislative situation, emphasizing important strategies to successfully move a bill or issue through the legislature. An interactive mock hearing will provide the opportunity for attendees to defend their issue with actual legislators.
Presented by Raena Honan, MPA
Come and learn:
• Effective advocacy tips and strategies
• Appropriate language to use with legislators
• How to work with other community members to influence the decisions of legislators
This is a FREE Training
Snacks provided
This training will place participants in a real legislative situation, emphasizing important strategies to successfully move a bill or issue through the legislature. An interactive mock hearing will provide the opportunity for attendees to defend their issue with actual legislators.
Presented by Raena Honan, MPA
Come and learn:
• Effective advocacy tips and strategies
• Appropriate language to use with legislators
• How to work with other community members to influence the decisions of legislators
This is a FREE Training
Snacks provided
Date: November 30, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Ponderosa Room, Coconino County Public Health Services District 2625 North King St.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Ponderosa Room, Coconino County Public Health Services District 2625 North King St.
Required RSVP: resuding@coconinokids.org, 928-679-7318
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
RESEP Mini Grant 2011
Hello,
RESEP is releasing this year’s RESEP mini-grant to nonprofit community organizations to provide intensive outreach and promotion of the Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program (RESEP) within their local community. The organization must be a nonprofit and is in one of the following counties: Coconino, Yavapai, Navajo, Apache, Gila and Mohave (north of the Grand Canyon ). Please share with your local community organizations.
Thank you,
Shannon Williams
RESEP Coordinator
Hip Hop 4 Hunger Can Food Drive
Flagstaff, AZ… the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association’s I.A.M. Youth group will host the annual Hip Hop 4 Hunger Can Food Drive on Friday, November 18th from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. at Killip Elementary School located at 2600 E. Sixth Ave. This is an all ages event that will include music, dancing and fun for everyone. Please join us.
This event is intended to help feed families in a time of need. The importance here is food so the event will double as a drop off location for people to donate canned goods. All of the food collected will be donated to the Northern Arizona Food Bank. The event is sponsored in part by the “A Beautiful Life – Hermosa Vida – Nizhóní Iiná” initiative that promotes healthy lifestyles in recognition that a healthy life is a beautiful life.
The event consists of local musicians donating their time to perform for the cause. Hip Hop Artists performing at the event include Classik, Carrillo, Raw Sewage Records, L.A.Y.N.M (Christian rap group), and Southwest Mafia. The event will also include Alena Chavez and Monico Nunez who will be performing traditional Mexican music. The event will also be showcasing the super talented dancer Steven Herrera who will be “pop-locking” which is a form of Break dancing.
The Sunnyside I.A.M. Youth group works with existing resources in the community to make changes and impact the quality of life for others. The group involves civic activities while maintaining an overall focus on life-skills and leadership training and is part of the Weed and Seed Initiative led by the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association. This event is directly hosted, planned, and provided by the Sunnyside I.A.M. Youth group.
A donation of $2 or 2 canned food items is suggested but no one will be turned away for lack of funds or donations.
The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association is located at 2304 N. Third Street and donations can be made online through PayPal at http://www.sunnysideneighborhood.org/. Please call 928-213-5900 or 928-525-6060 for more information.
The project partners appreciate the public’s interest and participation in this event. For more information about “A Beautiful Life, Contact Julio Quezada by email, jquezada@northcountryhealtchare.org; by mail, 2304 North Third Street, Flagstaff AZ 86004; by fax, 928-213-5460; or by phone, 928-525-6060.
Flier
This event is intended to help feed families in a time of need. The importance here is food so the event will double as a drop off location for people to donate canned goods. All of the food collected will be donated to the Northern Arizona Food Bank. The event is sponsored in part by the “A Beautiful Life – Hermosa Vida – Nizhóní Iiná” initiative that promotes healthy lifestyles in recognition that a healthy life is a beautiful life.
The event consists of local musicians donating their time to perform for the cause. Hip Hop Artists performing at the event include Classik, Carrillo, Raw Sewage Records, L.A.Y.N.M (Christian rap group), and Southwest Mafia. The event will also include Alena Chavez and Monico Nunez who will be performing traditional Mexican music. The event will also be showcasing the super talented dancer Steven Herrera who will be “pop-locking” which is a form of Break dancing.
The Sunnyside I.A.M. Youth group works with existing resources in the community to make changes and impact the quality of life for others. The group involves civic activities while maintaining an overall focus on life-skills and leadership training and is part of the Weed and Seed Initiative led by the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association. This event is directly hosted, planned, and provided by the Sunnyside I.A.M. Youth group.
A donation of $2 or 2 canned food items is suggested but no one will be turned away for lack of funds or donations.
The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association is located at 2304 N. Third Street and donations can be made online through PayPal at http://www.sunnysideneighborhood.org/. Please call 928-213-5900 or 928-525-6060 for more information.
The project partners appreciate the public’s interest and participation in this event. For more information about “A Beautiful Life, Contact Julio Quezada by email, jquezada@northcountryhealtchare.org; by mail, 2304 North Third Street, Flagstaff AZ 86004; by fax, 928-213-5460; or by phone, 928-525-6060.
Flier
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Free Self-Care Workshop!
On November 16, 2011 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., please join us for Naturally Caring - TLC for Care Givers Workshop #8 "The Seven Levels of Healing Cancer." Your presenter is Aleia O'Reilly, Founder & Director of Further Shore. 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.
Following the guidelines set in place by author and oncologist Jeremy Geffen, MD, we will explore the cancer journey as a transformational healing opportunity for the cancer patient and their care givers. 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 http://www.furthershore.org/
Following the guidelines set in place by author and oncologist Jeremy Geffen, MD, we will explore the cancer journey as a transformational healing opportunity for the cancer patient and their care givers. 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 http://www.furthershore.org/
Infant First-Aid and CPR Safety Class
Flagstaff Medical Center’s Childbirth Education Department will be offering two free Infant CPR and First-Aid Classes. Each class is 2.5 hours. The classes are designed for parents, family, friends and caregivers of infants, from newborns to 12 months old. Participants will learn how to respond to crisis situations and deliver CPR, relieve choking and deliver fi rst-aid care to manage emergency illness and injury until professional help arrives. The classes also will cover injury prevention, environmental emergencies and car-seat education. Participants will receive two American Heart Association booklets. This is a non-certification course.
Monday, Nov. 14
6 - 8:30 p.m.
Coconino County
Public Health Services District
2625 N. King St.
6 - 8:30 p.m.
Coconino County
Public Health Services District
2625 N. King St.
To register, call 928 773-2309.
The class is free and space is limited, so register today!
Grant Opportunity from the Office on Women’s Health (OWH)
OWH, through its contractor JSI, is awarding small ($2,500) subcontracts to for activities and events in support of Prevention of Violence and Trauma of Women and Girls (VAW) in the United States and its affiliated territories and tribal nations. Please see the attached document for more information. This might be a nice opportunity for a Community Based Organization or non-profit organization hoping to raise the visibility of this issue.
Panel to focus on Arizona’s medical marijuana policy
Northern Arizona University’s Interdisciplinary Health Policy Institute is holding a free panel discussion focusing on the state’s regulations for patients, physicians and dispensaries for implementing Arizona’s 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law.
“Medical Marijuana Policy in Arizona” will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, in NAU’s Cline Library Auditorium.
Panelists will include Don Herrington, director for the medical marijuana program at the Arizona Department of Health Services, the state agency that developed the medical marijuana regulations. Other panelists include Joe Yuhas of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Association and Flagstaff attorney Thomas Dean, who represents medical marijuana clients.
A question and answer session will follow the discussion.
For information, contact Bill Wiist of the Interdisciplinary Health Policy Institute at (928) 523-5852 or email Bill.Wiist@nau.edu.
“Medical Marijuana Policy in Arizona” will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, in NAU’s Cline Library Auditorium.
Panelists will include Don Herrington, director for the medical marijuana program at the Arizona Department of Health Services, the state agency that developed the medical marijuana regulations. Other panelists include Joe Yuhas of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Association and Flagstaff attorney Thomas Dean, who represents medical marijuana clients.
A question and answer session will follow the discussion.
For information, contact Bill Wiist of the Interdisciplinary Health Policy Institute at (928) 523-5852 or email Bill.Wiist@nau.edu.
Friday, November 4, 2011
NACA's parenting - UPDATE!!
Free Parent Workshops | Native Americans for Community Action
What: Families Preparing a New Generation
10 Workshops with Certificates of Completion
When: November 8th – December 8th 2011
Tuesday’s and Thursday’s
10:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Where: Native Americans for Community Action
2717 N. Steves Blvd. #11
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Native American Parents/Guardians Learn about:
• Communication : How to talk to your Children and Teens
• Managing Your Children’s Behavior
• Encouraging Good Decision-Making
• Teaching Your Children to Say No to Drugs and Alcohol
• Risky Behaviors
For further information call:
Catherine Esquivel
2717 N. Steves Blvd. #11
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-2968 ext 117
cesquivel@nacainc.org
What: Families Preparing a New Generation
10 Workshops with Certificates of Completion
When: November 8th – December 8th 2011
Tuesday’s and Thursday’s
10:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Where: Native Americans for Community Action
2717 N. Steves Blvd. #11
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Native American Parents/Guardians Learn about:
• Communication : How to talk to your Children and Teens
• Managing Your Children’s Behavior
• Encouraging Good Decision-Making
• Teaching Your Children to Say No to Drugs and Alcohol
• Risky Behaviors
For further information call:
Catherine Esquivel
2717 N. Steves Blvd. #11
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-2968 ext 117
cesquivel@nacainc.org
Little League joins Knock Tobacco Out of the Park!
I have some very exciting news! The world’s largest youth baseball organization has joined the effort to Knock Tobacco Out of the Park. Representing more than 2.5 million youth baseball players in 85 countries, Little League joins the Babe Ruth and PONY leagues in presenting a unified message that pro ballplayers must set a better example for young fans and players.Many of you have helped earn this victory, asking Little League to support Knock Tobacco Out of the Park earlier this year. Thank you!
Join Little League and more than 6,700 signers and ADD YOUR NAME to our open letter to the players.
We have until Sunday to reach 10,000 signatures!
Thank you for everything you are doing!
Brian Hutchinson
Grassroots Director & eChampion
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids | 1400 I St. NW | Washington, DC 20005 | 202-269-5469
Coconino County Community Health Needs Assessment
On October 27 our digital Community Health Assessment went live! We are very excited to share it with you!
This is the website tool we have been discussing for many months. We would love it if you took some time to visit the site, which is linked to our homepage.
Getting there is a two-step process:
Go to http://www.coconino.az.gov/health.aspx?id=687
Look toward the middle of the page, where you’ll see “YOUR OPINION MATTERS” (along with an introductory blurb about this assessment), then click on the link that says “Click Here to Enter Assessment”
Browse around! Enjoy the wealth of data and other resources which have been compiled for Coconino County…pay special attention to the DEMOGRAPHICS tab, which has 2011 Claritas data delineated by zip code. Additionally, the DISPARITIES DASHBOARD has many awesome features like trend analysis and indicators broken down by census tract. The COMMUNITY DASHBOARD is where you’ll find a ton of information about our population, represented via indicators that are easy-to-understand. Play around with this site! There are sooo many useful links, depending upon what your interests are. Use the HEALTHY PEOPLE 2020 TRACKER to see how we measure up to national targets... and so on.
Lastly, PLEASE take the brief survey which you’ll find there! We intend to capture the perceptions of community members from all walks of life in this part of the assessment, so we are asking you to take a few moments of your time to contribute, as well as to help spread the word: amidst your colleagues, family, friends, and especially clients that your programs serve.
We are really hoping that this new tool/resource will prove valuable to everyone! We welcome your feedback; hearing from you will only help us to make this site better.
Feel free to get in touch if you have questions of any kind, or if you have a local report you’d like to add to the REPORT CENTER. It would be great to hear from you!
Sara Wagner, MPH
Senior Health Planner
Coconino County Public Health Services District
2625 North King Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
swagner@coconino.az.gov
coconino.az.gov/health
Phone: 928.679.7312
Fax: 928.679.7270
This is the website tool we have been discussing for many months. We would love it if you took some time to visit the site, which is linked to our homepage.
Getting there is a two-step process:
Go to http://www.coconino.az.gov/health.aspx?id=687
Look toward the middle of the page, where you’ll see “YOUR OPINION MATTERS” (along with an introductory blurb about this assessment), then click on the link that says “Click Here to Enter Assessment”
Browse around! Enjoy the wealth of data and other resources which have been compiled for Coconino County…pay special attention to the DEMOGRAPHICS tab, which has 2011 Claritas data delineated by zip code. Additionally, the DISPARITIES DASHBOARD has many awesome features like trend analysis and indicators broken down by census tract. The COMMUNITY DASHBOARD is where you’ll find a ton of information about our population, represented via indicators that are easy-to-understand. Play around with this site! There are sooo many useful links, depending upon what your interests are. Use the HEALTHY PEOPLE 2020 TRACKER to see how we measure up to national targets... and so on.
Lastly, PLEASE take the brief survey which you’ll find there! We intend to capture the perceptions of community members from all walks of life in this part of the assessment, so we are asking you to take a few moments of your time to contribute, as well as to help spread the word: amidst your colleagues, family, friends, and especially clients that your programs serve.
We are really hoping that this new tool/resource will prove valuable to everyone! We welcome your feedback; hearing from you will only help us to make this site better.
Feel free to get in touch if you have questions of any kind, or if you have a local report you’d like to add to the REPORT CENTER. It would be great to hear from you!
Sara Wagner, MPH
Senior Health Planner
Coconino County Public Health Services District
2625 North King Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
swagner@coconino.az.gov
coconino.az.gov/health
Phone: 928.679.7312
Fax: 928.679.7270
In Depth Advocacy Training
"COMMUNITY VALUES YOUTH: A CAMPAIGN FOR LOCAL CHANGE"
This training will place participants in a real legislative situation, emphasizing important strategies to successfully move a bill or issue through the legislature. An interactive mock hearing will provide the opportunity for attendees to defend their issue with actual legislators.
Presented by Raena Honan, MPA
Come and learn:
• Effective advocacy tips and strategies
• Appropriate language to use with legislators
• How to work with other community members to influence the decisions of legislators
This is a FREE Training
Snacks provided
This training will place participants in a real legislative situation, emphasizing important strategies to successfully move a bill or issue through the legislature. An interactive mock hearing will provide the opportunity for attendees to defend their issue with actual legislators.
Presented by Raena Honan, MPA
Come and learn:
• Effective advocacy tips and strategies
• Appropriate language to use with legislators
• How to work with other community members to influence the decisions of legislators
This is a FREE Training
Snacks provided
Date: November 30, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Ponderosa Room, Coconino County Public Health Services District 2625 North King St.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Ponderosa Room, Coconino County Public Health Services District 2625 North King St.
Required RSVP: resuding@coconinokids.org, 928-679-7318
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