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Health…

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

 

Please share the following and encourage folks to check out the website.
Thanks,
Ellen Rapkin
Columbus Public Health
 
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From:    Johnson, Ryan E. 
Sent:   Wednesday, May 12, 2010 11:19 AM
To:     Rapkin, Ellen
Cc:     ‘tim_anderson_ta@hotmail.com’; ‘Gaillard, Trudy ‘
Subject:        In My Backyard Health and Wellness Program
 
 
Hi Ellen:
Can you please send this information to your distribution list.  Thank you.
 
In My Backyard Health and Wellness Program provides physical fitness, nutritional, gardening, and health and wellness education programs from early May through mid September 2010. Near eastside neighbors will be offered a variety of exercise programs, healthy cooking demonstrations, as well as, healthcare professionals’ presentations on preventative healthcare, women’s health and men’s health. From Tai Chi to Yoga, to light resistance band exercise, cardio exercising to the rhythms of African Drums, neighbors will engage in exercise programs tailored to their level of fitness and interest. Programs will be offered on Saturday mornings for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours and will be conducted every two weeks. The objectives of this program are the following:
·        To provide health and wellness resources to residents who may not have access to such programs and information.
·        To promote neighbor to neighbor support of adopting and sustaining healthy lifestyle behaviors.
·        To promote vegetable gardening as a viable means of addressing the adoption of healthy eating.
·        To educate the residents of other health and wellness programs that exists in the area.
 
The website can me found at: http://www.inmybackyardhope.com/. 
 
Ryan E. Johnson, MPH
Program Director
Columbus Office of Minority Health
Columbus Public Health
240 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215
645-7335 office 645-5895 fax
rejohnson@columbus.gov
www.publichealth.columbus.gov
www.columbus.gov
 
 
 

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South Side Health Issues

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
From:    Baldwin, Mathew S. 
Sent:   Friday, March 12, 2010 4:05 PM
To:     Baldwin, Mathew S.
Subject:        South Side Health Advisory Committee Meeting – 3-18-10
 
You are cordially invited to the next meeting of the . . .
 
South Side Health Advisory Committee
 
March 18, 2010 Meeting
6:00 p.m. – The Church for All People, 946 Parsons Avenue
 
Agenda
 
 
Opening / Self Introductions
 
 
The new (South Side) 5-year childhood obesity research grant  (Phyllis Pirie and Carol Smathers, Prevention Research Center at the OSU College of Public Health) csmathers@cph.osu.edu   292-8181      
 
 
The new Charitable Pharmacy, located at the Livingston Avenue Methodist Church   (Allan Zanger, Exec. Dir. and Pharmacist)  www.charitablepharmacy.org     227-0301    
 
       
The expanded services at the relocated Stowe Baptist Center, 888 Parsons Ave.  (includes vision and dental) 
(Dr. Richard Halcombe, Director of Missions, Metro Columbus Baptist Association)  www.stowecenter.com  445-8400
 
 
Update on the MORPC Special Emergency Transportation Needs project
 
       
Announcements / Information Exchange  (partial listing)
 
        SSHAC’s role in a grant for exercise equipment at South Side Settlement House
 
        OSU Upward Bound proposal for a farmers’ market at the South Side Settlement House
       
        New Wager Street community garden, sponsored by Community Development for All People
 
        All  7 Columbus City Council members will be available to speak with you one-on-one on your issues
        on Thursday, May 13 at the Shamrock Club  -  sponsored by the Council of South Side Organizations.
       
        Your announcements
 
 
Co-chairs Gladys Murray (gladysm813@aol.com) and Kathleen Gmeiner (kgmeiner@aol.com) invite all who are interested in health issues on the South Side to attend this and the upcoming meetings, usually held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Church for All People.   For information, please contact one of them or contact Matt Baldwin, committee facilitator, at msbaldwin@columbus.gov or 645-0380. 
 
 

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Walk.. Garden.. Play

Friday, March 5th, 2010
Looks like a fun, healthy event and best of all, it will be Spring!  Please share.
Thanks,
Ellen Rapkin
Columbus Public Health

 

From: Anderson, Wendy [mailto:Wendy.Anderson@nationwidechildrens.org]
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 5:20 AM
To: Rapkin, Ellen
Cc: Decker, Emily
Subject: “COME OUT & WALK, GARDEN & PLAY!”

Hi Ellen, I work with Dr. Emily Decker who recommended that I send this info to you for possible distribution.  I was able to, briefly, stop in at the Creating Healthy Communities Network meeting yesterday to get the Franklin County Activity Plan and sign up for your mailing list.  I saw many familiar faces at the meeting and I hope to get the opportunity to attend the next one to connect with so many who are getting the work done to get Franklin County healthy and fit.

Thanks for all that you do for our community!

Wendy Anderson-Willis, MD

 

“COME OUT & WALK, GARDEN & PLAY!” is a one day event at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Community Gardens to

encourage the youth and the young at heart to walk, garden and come back outside to play!

Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Walk with a Doc and many community partners want you to get that spring back into your step and

improve your health.

What a glorious way to begin your Mother’s Day Weekend!

Weekend Events start at 9am and will include a meet and greet with 100 of Columbus’ beloved Doctors, a 1 mile“Walk with a Doc”

throughout Franklin Park, a Community Gardening Expo, Blooms and Butterflies, a ProMusica Chamber Orchestra Concert, play stations throughout the Park and much, much more!

Save the Date! Saturday May 8th.  Invite friends, family, your congregation and your organization to this Back to Basics, Family Wellness Kickoff!

Kids can register for “30 days of Fitness” to win prizes for getting active and fit!

Please respond via e-mail to Dr Wendy Anderson-Willis at wendy.anderson@nationwidechildrens.org if your organization is interested in partnership in or sponsorship of this event.

 

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Health Newsletter

Monday, March 1st, 2010

From: info@forensichealthcare.com [mailto:info@forensichealthcare.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 10:19 AM
Subject: Inaugural Edition of Forensic Healthcare’s The Voice e-Newsletter!

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the The Voice of Health and Justice e-newsletter. This email newsletter is designed to bring recent news about Forensic Healthcare Consulting, such as new seminars and educationl opportunities, new books and products, upcoming events, new Web site features, etc. right to your emailbox.

Forensic Healthcare Consulting is on the cutting edge of information vital to healthcare professionals, law enforcement, prosecutors and advocates, and all who interface with victims and perpetrators of violence in our communities. We assist physicians and nurses to understand the medical and legal needs of patients who may be victims of interpersonal violence. We also assist law enforcement and prosecutors in understanding the healthcare issues of interpersonal violence including strangulation and sexual assault. A network of forensic nurses, physicians, law enforcement and advocates are available to add their expertise.

We accomplish this through specialized education and consulting services, we cultivate collaborative relationships between healthcare and law enforcement to enhance multidisciplinary services to victims of violence. All of Our Seminars Are Geared Towards: Nurses, Physicians, Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, Social Service Professionals, EMS and Advocates.

Please feel free to pass this newsletter on to interested colleagues, friends and other interested people. If you know someone who would like to be added to the list for future mailings – please have them send their contact information to info@forensichealthcare.com

The Voice of Health and Justice e-newsletter/February 24, 2010

Contents:
1. Welcome Address
2. Announcement on new seminars in May
3. Update on 2010 Peru Mission Justice Trip

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World Aids Day

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

 

Please share the following.
Thanks,
Ellen Rapkin
Columbus Public Health
 
______________________________________________
From:    Rodriguez, Jose R. 
Sent:   Monday, November 30, 2009 11:33 AM
Subject:        COLUMBUS’ CITY HALL TO GO (RED) IN HONOR OF WORLD AIDS DAY
Importance:     High
 
 
 
                                
 
COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH – Media Advisory
Monday, November 30, 2009
 
Contact:        Jose Rodriguez  (614) 645-6928  jrrodriguez@columbus.gov
 
COLUMBUS’ CITY HALL TO GO (RED) IN HONOR OF WORLD AIDS DAY
 
City Hall Building will be illuminated in red during a press conference at 5:15 p.m. on November 30.  
 
MEDIA ADVISORY
 
WHAT:   Press conference and illumination of Columbus City Hall to raise awareness to help eliminate AIDS in our community and around the world.        
 
WHO:     City of Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman, Columbus Public Health Commissioner Dr. Teresa Long, Columbus City Council Member Charleta Tavares, and community HIV/AIDS agencies.
 
WHEN:           5:15 p.m. today, Nov. 30. 2009 
 
WHERE:          Columbus City Hall, 90 W. Broad St.
 
DETAILS:        Columbus’ City Hall will be illuminated in (RED) in honor of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1.  The historic landmark will become illuminated during a press conference with Mayor Coleman at City Hall on Nov. 30 and will remain lit for the rest of that week.  Columbus is one of many major U.S. cities lighting distinctive landmarks (RED) to promote awareness to help fight the AIDS epidemic in communities around the world.  Other participating cities include Los Angeles, Chicago, Baltimore, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, and Providence.  A candlelight vigil will also be held at the Columbus Conservatory on Dec. 1 in honor of those who have lost their lives to AIDS.
 
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Jose R. Rodriguez
Director of Communications
Columbus Public Health
240 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-645-6928
Cell – 614-604-5025
 
 
 

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Flu Season

Monday, October 19th, 2009
From: Moreau, Jayne C.
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 4:08 PM
To: Tolbert, John W; Rapkin, Ellen
Subject: H1N1 Flu Public Health Update — 10.16.09
This is the first of weekly updates (unless needed more often) for our community partners, please assist by sending to your contact list.

 

H1N1 FLU UPDATE 10.16.09
from Columbus Public Health and Franklin County Board of Health

 

H1N1 Vaccine Update

 

·          The first shipments of H1N1 vaccine received by public health included over 14,000 injectable doses and 12,000 nasal spray (flu mist, used only for healthy people ages 2-49) – most of which was quickly distributed to hospitals for healthcare workers.  Both health departments are working closely together to coordinate distribution.  More about H1N1 vaccine.

 

·          The first round of vaccinations for EMS and healthcare workers with direct patient contact is underway.  A vaccination clinic for healthcare workers not affiliated with hospitals took place Thursday, Oct. 15, vaccinating over 1,000 people.

 

·          The next round of vaccination will be for the subset of target groups defined by CDC for limited vaccine availability. These include:

·          Pregnant women

·          Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age

·          Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel, who have direct contact with patients or infectious material (continued)

·          Children from 6 months through 4 years of age

·          Children and adolescents from 5 through 18 years of age, who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza

 

·          Because clinics depend on the type and amount of vaccine received, they will most likely be on short notice, especially early on.  To stay tuned for upcoming clinic information at:

·          http://www.ColumbusPandemicFlu.org or by calling 211

·          Facebook – www.facebook.com and search Columbus Flu Info

·          Twitter – www.twitter.com/ColumbusFluInfo

·          Subscribe to e-health alerts

 

Current Flu Season Overview

 

·          H1N1 is still mild in severity, however even in a mild form, there will continue to be cases, hospitalizations, and sadly, even deaths.  Up to 50% of Franklin County residents may experience the H1N1 flu.   Currently, H1N1 is widespread in our community –see weekly flu activity reports for Columbus/Franklin County.

 

§          We are no longer counting individual confirmed H1N1 cases, according to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  We are counting clusters, hospitalizations and pediatric deaths. 

 

§          We are tracking the disease in our community by looking at emergency room visits for influenza like illness (ILI); school absenteeism; prescription medications for ILI treatment, and over the counter medication sales to treat ILI. 

 

§          Weekly updates such as this one are planned to follow (unless more is needed), as well as more information about our vaccine distribution plan.

 

Information & Resources

§          Primary source for local flu info — www.columbuspandemicflu.org

§          Healthcare guidelines — www.cdrsinfo.com

§          Franklin County and Columbus Flu Hotline — 2-1-1 (221-2255)

§          Flu prevention materials

§          www.flu.gov

 

 

For more H1N1 information…www.ColumbusPandemicFlu.org                                    

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College Seniors/College Grad’s: Oppty

Monday, October 19th, 2009
Please share the information below with any college students you know who might be interested in applying to this program.  Note that there is a link to use for applying.
Thanks,
Ellen Rapkin
Columbus Public Health

 

From: Celebrezze, Lucas J.
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 2:27 PM
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Cc: Rapkin, Ellen
Subject: FW: Passing this on…

Lucas J. Celebrezze LISW MSW
Public Health Social Worker
Ben Franklin Tuberculosis Control Team
Columbus Public Health
240 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215-5331
phone: (614) 645-0381
fax: (614) 645-8669
email:LJCelebrezze@columbus.gov
website: www.publichealth.columbus.gov

 

 

From: Laroche, Linda
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 2:03 PM
Subject: FW: Passing this on…

 

Application Available for 2010 Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program
 The Foundation is accepting applications for the 2010 Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program. This intensive summer program provides college students with an opportunity to work on policy issues in a Congressional office and to engage in health policy research and analysis under the guidance of Foundation research staff. College seniors and recent college graduates who have a strong interest in addressing racial and ethnic health disparities, or who are themselves a member of a population that is adversely affected by racial and ethnic health disparities are eligible to apply. The application deadline is 5 p.m. ET on Friday, December 4, 2009. Application materials and more information are available online at http://www.kff.org/minorityhealth/bjscholars/bjsapplication.cfm#.

 

 

 

Linda Laroche, LSW
Public Health Program Manager I
Columbus Public Health
240 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215
www.publichealth.columbus.gov
614-645-6445
614-645-0736 [fax]
lindal@columbus.gov

Healthier, Safer People

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Health Disparities

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Please find an invitation to a Health Disparities Roundtable Discussion for Friday, December 11, 2009, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Feel free to forward to your networks!

 

 

 

Megan E. Davis, MPH, CHES
Director of Health Policy

Children’s Defense Fund
395 E. Broad St. #330
Columbus, OH 43215  p  (614) 221-2244    f   (614) 221-2247

e  mdavis@cdfohio.org  

 www.childrensdefense.org

 

Step Forward for Children

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JFS: Puddle Jump

Thursday, March 26th, 2009
Please share the following wellness opportunity.  Use the link below for more information.
Thanks,
Ellen Rapkin
Columbus Public Health

 

From: Beth S. Gerber LISW [mailto:bgerber@jfscolumbus.org]
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 3:50 PM
Subject: Jewish Family Services 5k walk/run
Hope you can join us and let someone know about this event.
Beth
Puddle Jump
Join a walk team, start a walk team, walk alone or with a friend. Roll a friend, stroll your tots, or run with your running buddies. Get Active! Make a difference! Join us in our event and help raise funds to support Jewish Family Services to help people over life’s obstacles!

 

Date: Sunday April 26, 2009

Location: The 5K will start and finish at Jeffrey Mansion Park (185 N. Parkview Bexley 43209). All events will be run on the cross country trail!

Start times:

  • 8:00 AM 5k Race
  • 8:10 AM 500 Yd Dash for Kids
  • 9:00 AM Family Walk

Race Day Registration & Packet Pick Up: 7:00AM

Directions & Parking: We encourage people to park in parking areas along the streets in Bexley near the Jeffrey Mansion.

All proceeds benefit Jewish Family Services!  Please help us spread the word… 

For more information or to register click here:
 
 
  

Beth S. Gerber LISW
Associate Director
Director, Senior Services
Jewish Family Services
1070 College Avenue
Columbus, OH  43209
(614) 559-0119  Fax (614) 231-4978
bgerber@jfscolumbus.org

 

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Women Coming Together

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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th Annual Conference

May 15, 2009

The Gateway Health and Wellness Center

112 N. Jefferson Ave.

Columbus, OH 43215

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m

 

 

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TICKETS:

 

 

$35.00

“Health: It’s A Family Affair

 

 

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Featured Speakers

Lea Blackburn,

 

 

LISW- Ohio Health

Kim Fulton

 

 

: 614-312-5114

Barb Smith-Allen

 

 

: 614-287-5433

“Health: It’s A Family Affair”

16

 

th Annual Conference

May 15, 2009

The Gateway Health and Wellness Center

112 N. Jefferson Ave.

Columbus, OH 43215

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m

 

 

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TICKETS:

 

 

$35.00

Featured Speakers

Lea Blackburn,

 

 

LISW-Ohio Health

Kim Fulton

 

 

: 614-312-5114

Barb Smith-Allen

 

 

: 614-287-5433

Tannika Price Esq.

 

 

For more information contact:

, Motivational Speaker, Author,

Tannika Price Esq.,

 

 

For more information contact:

Motivational Speaker, Author,

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