2220 E. Gonzales RoadOxnard, CA 93030

Tel. (805) 981-6657

For more information visit us on line:http://www.vchca.org/ph

Healthy Communities- Health Educa on January 2018

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Health Note............1-2

Health Screens........ 3

Classes ...................4

Nutrition Ed.......... 5-7

Garden & Food ...... 8

Partnership for a Healthy VC............. 9

Partner & Community Resources ............. 10

Directory................. 11

Contents

Happy New Year 2018Live each day with Self-care in mind

Felíz Año Nuevo 2018Viva cada día con

Su Cuidado Personal en mente

The holidays are behind us and the new year is here already! We live such hurried and fast paced lives, that spending time on self-care is rarely a thought. Consider what you can do to enjoy more moments of your day.

The Chronic Disease Prevention Programs are promoting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention message of, “Five minutes (or less) for Health.” There are many things you can do to help improve your health and safety in as little as fi ve minutes. Start with the resolution to give yourself the gift of time this new year.

Here are some examples of ways to take fi ve minutes for…

…YOUR BODY: Nourish your body with delicious whole foods you carefully select at your local market! Whole fresh foods in every meal support energy, better digestion and bowel health.

…YOUR DAY: Plan your day by writing the two top things you’d like to accomplish. Mark them off , as you get them done. That will keep you focused and on-track all day, and it will give you a sense of accomplishment when you get them done!

…YOUR MEALS: Take time to taste and enjoy the food you so thoughtfully put together! Give yourself at least 20 minutes of sitting time to enjoy each meal.

…YOUR FEET: Your feet take you everywhere! Return the favor by taking a few minutes at the end of the day to sit, take off your shoes and wiggle

your toes, just to see what it feels like. Those with chronic health conditions should check for red marks, sores, bumps or cuts. Use a mirror to check the soles of your feet, or ask someone to check for you. Report to your physician anything unusual. This is a good self-management skill to develop and to feel comfortable with.

YOUR LUNGS: Build your oxygen capacity! Remember to breathe. During stressful situations, our body tends to rely on chest breathing only. And, if you lead a hurried lifestyle, then this might be how you function all day. Shoulders and neck are usually tight. Try belly breathing by breathing deep in to your belly, then exhaling slowly through pursed lips. It takes a few tries, but after a while it will feel natural to you. Did you know that belly breathing is how babies breathe? So, it’s not a new skill, and it won’t take long to master.

For more self-care tips, go to https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips. 1

January 2018 Health Note

¡Las fi estas navideñas han quedado atrás y el nuevo año ya está aquí! Vivimos vidas tan apresuradas, que dedicarle tiempo a nuestra salud es poco común. Considere lo que puede hacer para disfrutar de más momentos en el día.

Los Programas de Prevención de Enfermedades Crónicas se unen al mensaje de los Centros para el Control y La Prevención de Enfermedades, “Cinco minutos (o menos) para su salud.” En tan solo cinco minutos hay muchas cosas que usted puede hacer para ayudar a mejorar su salud y seguridad. Para comenzar, este año concédase el regalo del tiempo.

Estos son ejemplos de maneras como darse cinco minutos para…

…SU CUERPO: Alimente su cuerpo con el producto fresco que usted selecciona cuidadosamente en el mercado. Los alimentos frescos en cada comida le ayudaran a sentirse con energía, con mejor digestión y salud intestinal.

…SU DIA: Planee y anote al menos dos cosas por cumplir cada día. Al lograrlas, valla marcándolas una-por-una. Así se mantendrá enfocado y en el buen camino de haber logrado todo lo que se propuso. ¡Es una buena sensación poder cumplir sus metas al diario!

…SUS COMIDAS: Tómese el tiempo de probar y disfrutar de la comida que tan cuidadosamente prepara. Dese por lo menos 20 minutos para sentarse a comerla y disfrutarla.

…SUS PIES: Sus pies lo llevan a todos lados. Regréseles el favor con dedicarles unos minutos al fi nal del día. Primero, tome asiento para

quitarse los zapatos y ponerlos a un lado. Mire sus pies y mueva los dedos para ver cómo se siente. Las personas con enfermedades crónicas deben checar que no haya marcas rojas, llagas, bultos o cortadas. Con un espejo revise las plantas de sus pies. Si no es posible, pedirle a otra persona que lo revise y dejarle saber a su médico si encuentra algo fuera de lo normal. Esta es una buena práctica para el cuidado personal de su condición, que con el tiempo será más fácil de hacer.

…SUS PULMONES: Aumente su capacidad de oxígeno con respiraciones abdominales. En situaciones estresantes hay tendencias a respirar solamente desde la parte superior del pecho. Esto causa tensión en los músculos de la espalda o el cuello. Sí lleva un estilo de vida apresurado, tal vez es de la forma como usted funciona todo el día. Con las reparaciones abdominales, se inhala hacia el abdomen y se exhala lentamente a través de los labios. Le tomará algunos intentos. ¿Sabía usted que la respiración de vientre es como respiran los bebés? No es algo nuevo, y no le llevará mucho tiempo dominarlo.

For more self-care tips, go to https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips. 2

enero 2018 Nota para Su Salud

January 2018 Early Detec on - Free Health Screens

blood glucose, blood pressure and body fat

The Chronic Disease Preven on Program

Promoción de Detección Tempranaexámenes de salud gratuitos

Date City Location Hours

Fri 12 Jan West Ventura Red Barn Market*995 N Ventura Ave 9:00-11:00 AM.

Sat 13 Jan Santa Paula La Colonia Village USDA Food Pantry*1500 Camino del Sol Rd 7:30-9:30 P.M.

Tue 9 Jan Santa Paula Our Lady of Guadalupe Church427 N Oak St 10:00-1:00 P.M.

Wed 17 Jan Piru San Salvador Church*4041 Center St 8:00-11:00 A.M.

Thu 18 Jan West Ventura 4-Way Market725 N Ventura Ave 10:00-12:00 P.M.

Fri 19 Jan Santa Paula Godinez Barbershop961 E Main St 2:00-4:00 P.M.

Tue 23 Jan Santa Paula Our Lady of Guadalupe Church427 N Oak St 2:00-5:00 P.M.

Thu 25 Jan Moorpark First 5 NfL - Moorpark612 B Spring Road- Suite 401 8:00-11:00 A.M.

Fri 26 Jan Oxnard Amar Ranch Market*1111 E Channel Islands Blvd 9:00-11:00 A.M.

Mon 29 Jan Oxnard Doc’s Market2141 E Channel Islands Blvd 2:00-4:00 P.M.

*Site where health risk blood sugar tests will be off ered.

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January 2018 Diabetes Self-Management & Healthy Living Classes

Talleres de manejo personal para personas lideando con enfermedades cronicas, la diabetes, promoción de clases para vivir mejor

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The Chronic Disease Preven on ProgramAsesoría y manejo personal para personas con diabetes Tipo 2

Date / fecha Class/ clase City / ciudad Location / lugar Hours / horario

martes (6)**27 de febrero al

3 de marzo

Tomando Control de Su Salud

Santa Paula

Rodney Fernandes Gardens Apartments216 W Santa Barbara St

10:00-12:30 P.M.

martes (6)**16 de enero al20 de febrero

Programa de Manejo Personal de la Diabetes Tipo 2

Sa coy Snapdragon Place Apartments11139 Snapdragon St 5:00-7:30 P.M.

jueves (6)**22 de febrero al

26 de abril

Tomando Control de Su Salud

Oxnard Wilson Senior Center350 N C St 9:00-11:30 A.M.

jueves (6)**24 de mayo al

26 de julio

Programa de Manejo Personal de la Diabetes Tipo 2

Oxnard Wilson Senior Center350 N C St 9:00-11:30 A.M.

Call (805) 981-6657 to register. Llame al (805)981 6657 para registrarse.

**Indicates classes are in Spanish.

Walking Clubsclubs de caminata

Date City Location Hours Contact Information

Monday & Wednesday

Santa Paula

Santa Paula Senior Center530 W Main St 9:00 A.M. Led by Liz (805) 933-4226

January 2018 One- me Nutri on Workshops & Events

talleres de nutrición y eventos

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Date Activity City Location Hours Contact information

Thu 4 Jan Harvest of the Month Oxnard America’s Job Center of Ca

2901 N Ventura Ave 8:00-9:00 A.M. (805) 981-6660

Fri 5 Jan* Harvest of the Month Fillmore Fillmore Center (Head Start)

615 Shiells Dr 2:15-3:15 P.M. (805) 981-6650

Thu 11 Jan*

Fun & Healthy Snacking Oxnard Juan Lagunas Soria School

3101 Dunkirk Dr 3:15-4:50 P.M. (805) 981-6637

Fri 12 Jan* Store Tour Oxnard Emilie Ritchen School2200 Cabrillo Way 3:30-4:30 P.M. (805) 981-6637

Wed 17 Jan*

Choose Healthy Beverages

Port Huen-eme

Parkview Center Head Start1416 6th St 2:30-3:30 P.M. (805) 981-6627

Thu 18 Jan Harvest of the Month Oxnard Ansgar Larsen Center

550 Thomas Ave 1:00-2:00 P.M. (805) 981-6650

Fri 19 Jan* Fun & Healthy Snacking Oxnard Tierra Vista Elementary

3101 Dunkirk Dr 2:30-4:00 P.M. Isabel Gómez(805) 981-6637

Fri 26 Jan* Fun & Healthy Snacking Oxnard Lemonwood Elementary

2200 Carnegie Court 3:15 - 4:50 P.M. Isabel Gómez(805) 981-6637

Tue 12 Dec Harvest of the Month Oxnard Marina West Center

2551 Carob St 5:00-5:45 P.M. Isabel Gómez(805) 981-6637

* Not open to the public.

January 2018 Nutri on Class Series

serie de clases de nutrición

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Nutri on Class Series Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5

Class

Children’s Power Play!

How Much do I Need?

Fixin’ Fruits and Veggies Taste it! Adver sing

PowerFitness Circuit

Challenge

Sierra Linda Elementary*2201 Jasmine Ave

Hours: 3:15-4:50 P.M.Tue 9 Jan Tue 16 Jan Tue 23 Jan Tue 30 Jan Tue 6 Feb

Harrington Elementary*451 E Olive St

Hours: 3:00-4:35 P.M..Wed 10 Jan Wed 17 Jan Wed 24 Jan Wed 31 Jan Wed 7 Feb

Changes may occur without prior no ce. If you are interested, call before to register and/or confi rm.*Not open to the public.

Serie de Clases de Nutrición Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6

ClasePara inde fi car

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Para Comprar la

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Para Prepar la Comida

El Origen de la Comida

La Cultura de los

Alimentos

Exploremos las Mesas

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Driffi l FRC - NfL910 S “E” St - Oxnard

Hours: 10:00-11:00 A.M.

jueves 11 de enero

jueves 18 de enero

jueves 25 de enero

jueves 1 de febrero

jueves 8 de febrero

jueves 15 de febrero

Harrington FRC -NfL451 E Olive St - Oxnard

Hours: 10:30-11:30 A.M.

miércoles 17 de enero

miércoles 24 de enero

miércoles 31 de enero

miércoles 7 de febrero

miércoles 14 de

febrero

miércoles 21 de

febreroChanges may occur without prior no ce. If you are interested, call before to register and/or confi rm.

serie de clases de nutrición

tri on Class SeriesSession 2 Session 3 Session 4 Sessiion 5

Nutri on Class Series Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6

ClassEat Well,

Move More, Feel Great!

Make MyPlate

Your Plate!

Here’s the Real Skinny on Fat and The Secrets of Sodium...

Be Sugar Savvy

Fill Up with Fiber

The 3Ps of Healthy Ea ng on a

Budget!

Workrite Uniform*500 E Third St - OxnardHours: 8:30-9:30 A.M.

Wed 24 Jan Wed 31 Jan Wed 7 Feb Wed 14 Feb Wed 21

Feb Wed 28 Feb

The ARC of Ventura County116 N 10 St - Santa PaulaHours: 9:30-10:30 A.M.

Thu 30 Nov Thu 7 Dec Thu 14 Dec Thu 21 Dec Thu 28 Dec Thu 4 Jan

Changes may occur without prior no ce. If you are interested, call before to register and/or confi rm.*Not open to the public.

January 2018 Nutri on Class Series

serie de clases de nutrición

Serie de Clases de Nutrición Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6

Clase¡Come bien,

muévete más, siéntete estupendo!

¡Haga MíPlato Su

Plato!

Lo Ul mo Sobre la

Grasa/ Los Secretos del

Sodio

Conozca la Verdad del

Azúcar

Llenándose con Fibra

Los 3 Pasos para Comer Saludable y

Glenwood Elementary1135 Windsor Dr Thousand Oaks

Hours: 8:30-9:30 A.M.

martes 16 de enero

martes 23 de enero

martes 30 de enero

martes 6 de febrero

martes 13 de febrero

martes 20 de febrero

Nyland Acres **3334 Santa Clara St

OxnardHours: 9:30-10:30 a.m.

miércoles 1 de nov

miércoles 8 de nov

miércoles 15 de nov

miércoles 29 de nov

miércoles 6 de dic

miércoles 13 de dic

Changes may occur without prior no ce. If you are interested, call before to register and/or confi rm. **Indicates classes are in Spanish 7

Class SeriesNu

Garden Meeting:Saturday, January 20, 2018

8:00-11:00 a.m.For information contact Blanca Arias at

(805) 981-6627.

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Happy New Year 2018!¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

CCaammiinnoo DDeell SSooll CCoommmmuuniity Gardenn: at the intersection of Camino del Sol Road, Entrada Drive andtGarfi eld Avenue, in Oxnard. Days: Monday - Sunday l Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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January 2018 Community Garden & Fresh Produce

jardín de frutas y verduras

The healthy ventura county partnership is a coali on

that includes ventura county public health, First 5

Ventura County and a wide range of community

organiza ons and individuals, including businesses,

schools, non-profi ts, local government and networks

seeking to improve the health of Ventura County

residents, policies and community endeavors. We share

the vision that Ventura County will be the na onal

model for healthy ea ng, ac ve living and community

wellbeing. We promote community and personal

changes that lead to healthy ea ng and regular exercise

to reduce obesity and related chronic diseases.

The Partnership Mee ngs take place on the fi rst

Thursday of the month. For more informa on, please

contact Sara Rivera at (805) 981-6657 or

Sara.Rivera@ventura.org

M e e t i n g sPartnership meets on the 1st Thursday of the month

Date Type LocationJanuary 4 General BFebruary 1 General A

Location A:2240 E. Gonzales Rd., Suite 200

Oxnard Ca 93036 Location B:

2220 E. Gonzales Rd., EMS Conf. Rm. 200Oxnard Ca 93036

January 2018 Partnership for a Healthy Ventura County

2018 Meeting Schedule

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Featured Harvest of The Month:

Lentils

Visit us for some nutritious meals! http://healthyventuracounty.org/healthy-eating/

heart-healthy-diets/

For more informa on please visit us at: / Para más información visite nuestra página:h p://www.vchca.org/public-health

Date Services/Events City Location Hours Contact information

Tue 2 Jan1st Tues of the month

Free Diabetes Class

Ventura Livingston Memorial1996 Eastman Ave 1:00-2:30 P.M.

Linda Hampson(805) 642-0239

Ext. 723

Wed 3 Jan1st Wed of the month Camarillo Camarillo Community Center

1605 Burnley St Rm 7 2:30-4:00 P.M.

Wed 3 Jan1st Wed of the month

Simi Valley

Simi Valley Senior Center3900 Avenida Simi 10:30-12:00 P.M.

Wed 24 Jan4th Wed of the month

Thousand Oaks

Goebel Senior Center1385 E Janss Rd-Foothill Rm 1:30-3:00 P.M.

Tue & ThuChildren’s Diabetes

ManagementVentura Pediatric Diagnos c Center

3291 Loma Vista Rd 8:00-5:00 P.M. Kay Urban(805) 652-6255

Mon-Fri Adult Diabetes Clinic Oxnard Las Islas South

325 W Channel Islands Blvd 8:00-5:00 P.M. Irene Guerrero(805) 804-9510

Mon-Fri Ventanilla de Salud Oxnard Oxnard Mexican Consulate

3151 W 5th St 8:00-12:00 P.M. Giselle Lembo(805) 984-1372

Call for datesTobacco Educa on Tobacco Educa on

& Preven on & Preven on Program Program

Various call it quitscall it quitscallitquits@ventura.org (805) 201-STOP (7867)

January 2018 Partner & Community Eff orts

health and wellness opportunities

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“Community Markets” free seasonal fruits and vegetables

Date Frequency City Location Hours Contact Information

Wed 17 Jan monthly West Ventura Westpark Community Center450 W Harrison Ave 4:00-5:30 P.M. Anita Diaz

(805) 648-1895This event is a collabora ve eff ort with partner community organiza ons.

Winter Shelter - Now Open!Th e West County Winter Shelter is now open through March 31, 2018.

To ensure that Winter Warming Shelter residents have access to assistance during the daytime when the shelter is closed, Community

Action of Ventura County (621 Richmond Avenue in Oxnard, 436-4000) will off er daytime services to shelter residents December 21st -

March 15th, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily. Shelter residents may request free bus passes to Community Action, where laundry, shower, and social services will be available.

For more information contact the County of Ventura Human Services Agency www.vchsa.org.

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Nutri on Educa on and Obesity Preven on Program provides nutri on educa on classes, train-the-trainer nutri on workshops, and cooking and physical ac vity demonstra ons to promote informed food choices and healthier lifestyles.

For more informa on please contact:Blanca Arias blanca.arias@ventura.orgYaderi Salazar yaderi.salazar@ventura.orgIsabel Gómez isabel.gomez@ventura.orgEddie Munizich eddie.munizich@ventura.org

Rethink Your DrinkUrges everyone to choose refreshing water to quench their thirst instead of sugary drinks. The goal of the ini a ve is to reach all residents and organiza ons in Ventura County to increase the consump on of and access to healthy beverages.

For more informa on please contact:Sara Rivera sara.rivera@ventura.org

Community & School Garden SupportOff ers support and educa on to families and educators growing their own vegetables and fruits at their local community gardens and schools.

For more informa on please contact:Blanca Arias blanca.arias@ventura.org

January 2018 Programs DirectoryChronic Disease Preven on Program publishes this monthly Events Calendar to encourage healthy ac ve living through physical ac vity and healthy ea ng in all communi es of Ventura County. Educa onal opportuni es are free of cost and available to residents, families and communi es who are ready to lead healthier lives.

DirectorSilvia Lopez-Navarro silvia.lopez-navarro@ventura.org

Health ScreensBlood sugar, blood pressure, and body fat screens and individualized health educa on and referrals to local resources.

Get Fit ClassesCommunity physical ac vity classes

Walking ClubsAssistance with forming a walking club in the community

Evidence-Based Educa onal Workshops• Tomando Control de Su Salud• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program• Diabetes Self-Management• Manejo Personal de Su Diabetes Tipo 2

For more informa on please contact:Deanne Morales deanne.morales@ventura.orgDelfi na Zermeño delfi na.zermeño@ventura.orgSara Rivera sara.rivera@ventura.org

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Happy New Year 2018!

Felíz Año Nuevo 2018!