Florida Department of Health in Franklin County April 2015 Wellness Newsletter

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida throuintegrated state, county, & community efforts.

APRIL is National Minority Health & Health Disparities Month

In accordance with this year’s Minority Health Monththeme: Prevention is Power: Taking Action for

Health Equity. The CDC (Center for Disease Control

and Prevention) are focused on highlighting preven-tion strategies and actions leading to Health Equity.

During April, we mark National Minority Health

Month by raising awareness about the health dispari-

ties that continue to affect minority populations. TheFlorida Department of Health in Franklin-Gulf Coun-

ties Closing the Gap Program hosted a Day of Dia-logue on Minority Health event this past February thatsupported the CDC’s theme Prevention is Power. The

Day of Dialogue on Minority Health event brought

church and faith- based leaders together from North

Florida counties with health organizations, universityfaculty, and community leaders to identify health con-

cerns and share best practices and develop action

plans among minority populations. The events consistof health screenings, exhibitors, guest speakers, and

healthy lunch.

DOH-Franklin Coastal Cleanup Day

The Florida Department of Health in FranklinCounty Staff conducted a Coastal Cleanup on St.

George Island on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. The

crew assembled at Lighthouse Park and then pro-

ceeded to comb a mile long section of the beach.

They had found some interesting items along with

bottles, straws, bottles caps, cigarette butts, and

debris washed ashore. The group had also received

help from a few beachgoers who happened to see

our efforts and brought trash and debris to put in our

trash bags and thanked us for what we were doing.

The crew collected nine pounds of trash from the

cleanup.



FITNESS CHALLENGE 2015

After twelve weeks of determination and hard work, the Commu

nity Health Improvement Partners would like to congratulate allof the Fitness Challenge 2015 Participants.

What an exciting finish to this most recent Community FitnessChallenge! I applaud all of you who made the commitment to liv

a healthier life—through diet, exercise, or involvement in yourcommunity.

Mr. Tydron Wynn was the overall Community Champion ofthis Challenge. He lost 13.5% of his body weight. His common

sense approach to the Fitness Challenge was to stop some reallydestructive habits and replace them with healthy choices that he

enjoys.

His smile of pride about his accomplishments just lit up ourhealth department! - Marsha Lindeman - DOH - Franklin/Gulf

Administrator

Pictured Above: Fitness Challenge Winner Tydron Wynn

Top 5 Participants

1. Tydron Wynn 13.5%

2. Jon Schneiderman 11.5%

3. Karey Lehnert 10.85%

4. Nancy Hodgson 10.78%

5. Ashley Teat 5.18%

2nd Place Fitness Challenge Participant—Jon Schneiderman

Some of the 2015 Fitness Challenge Participants—Congrat’s to All!



APRIL 2015-CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

The Florida Department of Health in Franklin County Healthy Start/Healthy Family

Team would like for staff to wear please dress in blue on April 10, 2015, to honor ChildAbuse Prevention Month. There will be a photo op in front of the health department’s

sign in Apalachicola. You will see pinwheels planted around the county. Through re-search we know so much more than we used to about how children’s brains develop and

the potential lifelong results of adverse childhood experiences. For more informationabout the research related to CDC studies please visit www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/ace. Otherinformation about the development of children’s brain can be found a

www.zerotothree.org, and also in our offices. As the month rolls on there will be moreinformation to come.

Franklin County SWAT

SWAT Advisor Pamela Lewis, Apalachicola Bay Charter School SWAT, and the Tobacco

Prevention Specialist conducted a presentation called “Ditching the Snuff for Better Stuff”.

This presentation depicts a ‘burial’ of smokeless tobacco products in the courtyard of the

ABC school on Monday, March 23, 2015.

We welcome Mrs. Shelia Martin our newest faith- based SWAT advisor shown below with

SWAT students as they participate in SWAT’s Annual Beach Butts Search on St. George

Island.



Closing the Gap Healthy Cooking

Demonstration Dates

Piggly Wiggly—Apalachicola

April 8, 2015 2pm-5pm

Dollar General Market—Port St Joe

April 15, and 22, 2015

2pm-5pm

For more informationcontact:

Closing the Gap Program at850-653-2111 ext 102/133

National Infant Immunization Week is an a

nual observance to promote the benefits immunizations and to improve the health

children two years old or younger. For moreasons to vaccinate, talk to your child

doctor or go to http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinor call 1-800-CDC-INFO.

In the event of a tornado, hurricane or other disaster BE PREPARED! There are many things to consider while preparing for a disaster.

Two essential things to remember is WATER AND FOOD. Below you will find a checklist to consider to assist with your preparedness

Emergency Preparedness Checklist Regarding Water and Food

Water— Two gallons per person per day for 1 week. A good location to store water is in a detached garage (single story) or away

from any heavy structure that may topple over. Remember your water heater in your house is typically 50 gallons and may be

used as a secondary (only) water supply if your dwelling survives.

Food— Each person of family should have on hand an emergency food supply other than your weekly store bought food. You

may consider purchasing freeze dried, dehydrated, MRES (ready to eat meals) type of foods that have an extremely long shelf life

that are nutritious and can be stored in the same area for accessibility. Plan for a minimum of one week of food per person. Don’t

forget a can opener!

Cooking—Barbecue 40 lbs charcoal, and two cans of starter fluid. Or a propane unit with 20 lb container of propane. A propane

camp stove may also be used.

Store the following items for use when preparing your checklist: Pot, Pan, Kitchen knife, silverware, Styrofoam cups, water proof

matches or lighter, zip lock bags and aluminum foil. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Disaster Preparedness

Planner with the Florida Department of Health in Franklin County —Randi “Nicole” Sandoval at 850 -653-2111 ext 125.

We would like to wish the following staff Happy Birthday!

TERRAH HUCKEBA 4/15

KIRBY KELLEHER 4/20

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