Friday, July 22, 2011

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

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:

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?

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 30th 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

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.