From David.Crawford at maine.gov Fri Aug 1 17:39:50 2008 From: David.Crawford at maine.gov (Crawford, David) Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 17:39:50 -0400 Subject: [hmp] RWJ New Digest re Public Health Message-ID: A scary FYI - From the Robert Wood Johnson News Digest: Study Predicts 86 Percent of Americans Overweight by 2030 A study published online in the journal Obesity suggests that, if current trends continue, more than 86 percent of American adults could be overweight or obese by 2030, the Baltimore Examiner reports. To arrive at the projection, researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine analyzed national survey data collected between 1970 and 2004. They found that the increase in overweight and obesity during that timeframe was more rapid among adults than children and more rapid among women than men. The researchers hypothesize that, by 2030, 86.6 percent of adults will be overweight or obese and 51.1 percent will be obese, while the prevalence of overweight among children will nearly double. According to the analysis, obesity and overweight are likely to be most prevalent in 2030 among non-Hispanic black women and Mexican-American men, with obesity rates for the populations measuring 96.9 percent and 91.1 percent, respectively. Moreover, the authors predict that, by 2048, all Americans will be overweight or obese, with African-American women reaching that threshold even earlier, by 2034. The study's lead author notes that this increase will drive a shift in health care spending, with projections suggesting that, by 2030, one of every six health care dollars will be spent on overweight- and obesity-related care. The researchers add that, if current trends continue, HHS will not meet its Healthy People 2010 goal of increasing the percentage of Americans at a healthy weight. To avoid what the researchers call the "inevitable health and societal consequences implied by [the] projections," they call for "timely, dramatic and effective development and implementation of corrective programs/policies" aimed at reducing the percentage of overweight and obese Americans (Michael, Baltimore Examiner , 7/29/08; Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health release , 7/28/08; Wang et al., Obesity , July 2008 [subscription required]). ****************************************************** David W. Crawford, MPH Program Manager ME Physical Activity, Nutrition and Healthy Weight Program ME Center for Disease Control and Prevention 286 Water Street Key Plaza, 4th Fl, 11 SHS Augusta, ME 04333-0011 207-287-5044 (Voice) 207-287-4631 (Fax) www.healthymainepartnerships.org/panp www.HealthyMaineWalks.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/hmp/attachments/20080801/a7b50f34/attachment.html From Becca.Matusovich at maine.gov Sun Aug 3 10:45:46 2008 From: Becca.Matusovich at maine.gov (Matusovich, Becca) Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 10:45:46 -0400 Subject: [hmp] FW: Maine CDC/DHHS Public Health Information Inventory Website Message-ID: ________________________________ From: Mills, Dora A. Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 8:52 PM To: Matusovich, Becca; Finch, Andrew Subject: FW: Maine CDC/DHHS Public Health Information Inventory Website Please post the email below on the HMP list serve. Thank you! The first release of the Maine CDC/DHHS Public Health Information Inventory website was launched yesterday. This webpage provides the user with a central location to search for public health data and data-related information published by the Maine CDC. It contains nearly 500 recently published documents as well as links to useful public health data websites. It can be found from our homepage (www.mainepublichealth.gov ) or directly at: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/boh/phdata/. The webpage is the first step in to achieve the goal of providing an electronic centralized repository of Maine CDC public health data and public health data-related information that is easily accessible to the public. Meeting this goal is a high priority of the Maine CDC, and was identified by a number of Maine's public health stakeholders and is included in the State Health Plan, part of the Governor's Dirigo initiative. This work was accomplished through the efforts of the multidisciplinary Maine CDC Data Access Workgroup. The workgroup will continue its work to determine the next steps in the project, and connect with their divisions and partners to make major enhancements to the site. We want to continue improvements to the site, and encourage input for later versions of this website to be sent to Lisa Tutlle at: Lisa.Tuttle at maine.gov. 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Soucy, CHES School Health Coordinator MSAD #21 Fitness Center 147 Weld St. Dixfield, ME 04224 207.562.4304 From Carol.R.Coles at maine.gov Tue Aug 5 17:22:53 2008 From: Carol.R.Coles at maine.gov (Coles, Carol R.) Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 17:22:53 -0400 Subject: [hmp] Secondhand smoke, heart disease and more.... Message-ID: Reducing Secondhand Smoke Can Reduce Risk of Heart Disease MyFox Atlanta, GA - August 5, 2008 http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7131372&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=3.5.1 Dr. Steve Manoukian testified with the American Heart Association at the Georgia State Capitol for the Smokefree Air Act and talks about the new information ... Carol Carol Riemer Coles Public Health Educator III Partnership For A Tobacco-Free Maine Maine CDC, DHHS, Key Plaza, 4th floor 11 SHS, Augusta ME 04333 207.287.4626, FAX-207.287.4636 carol.r.coles at maine.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The web button is located on the PBH Foundation web site at http://www.pbhfoundation.org/educators/professional/. More information and resources for Fruits & Veggies- More Matters to come..... Mary Ellen Mary Ellen Doyle, RD, MPH Nutrition Coordinator Maine CDC Physical Activity, Nutrition and Healthy Weight Program Key Bank Plaza 286 Water Street, 4th Floor Augusta, Maine, 04333 (207) 287-5041 maryellen.doyle at maine.gov Mary Ellen Mary Ellen Doyle, RD, MPH Nutrition Coordinator Maine CDC Physical Activity, Nutrition and Healthy Weight Program Key Bank Plaza 286 Water Street, 4th Floor Augusta, Maine, 04333 (207) 287-5041 maryellen.doyle at maine.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/hmp/attachments/20080806/18d96ae4/attachment.html From David.Crawford at maine.gov Wed Aug 6 15:53:16 2008 From: David.Crawford at maine.gov (Crawford, David) Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 15:53:16 -0400 Subject: [hmp] Healthy Schools National Award goes to two Maine schools Message-ID: Today's announcement from Robert Woods Johnson Foundation - Look for the two Maine schools on the list of awardees!! Lets get more Maine schools on this list for next year! 43 Schools Honored at 3rd Annual Healthy Schools Forum Despite economic challenges, schools make impressive progress, offer healthier foods and more physical activity. Aug 6, 2008 Little Rock, Ark. Former President Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation, today joined Dr. Clyde Yancy, president-elect of the American Heart Association, and James Marks, senior vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), at the 3rd Annual Healthy Schools Forum to honor 43 schools from around the nation for their progress in making healthier school environments for their students and staff. "Despite the rising food prices and constrained budgets impacting programs nationally, these schools are using innovative approaches to curb the country's alarming rates of childhood obesity," President Clinton said. "Schools around the country are stepping up and making progress. Currently, we are helping to support nearly 3,000 schools in this effort, but there is more work to be done to continue this forward momentum." Almost one in three children and teenagers in the United States are overweight or obese. In response to this epidemic, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation-a joint initiative of the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation-established the Healthy Schools Program to help schools develop and implement policies and practices to promote healthy eating and increase physical activity. The Healthy Schools Program is supported by funding from RWJF, which has committed $28 million to the program. President Clinton hosted the forum at the William J. Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Ark., for the third year in a row. Bronze Level Borrego Springs Middle School Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Clair Mel Elementary School Tampa, FL 33619 Dr. Albert Bean Elementary School Pine Hill, NJ 08021 Felix Varela Senior High School Miami, Fl 33196 Flagami Elementary School Miami, FL 33144 Forest Avenue Elementary School West Babylon, NY 11704 Forrest City Junior High School Forrest City, AR 72335 Franklin Elementary School Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 George Washington Carver Elementary School Coral Gables, FL 33133 John F. Kennedy Elementary School West Babylon, NY 11704 John Glenn Elementary School Pine Hill, NJ 08021 Kenly Elementary School Tampa, FL 33619 McIver Elementary School Littleton, NC 27850 Memorial High School West New York, NJ 07093 Miami Edison Middle School Miami, FL 33127 Mohawk Avenue School Sparta, NJ 07871 Monterey Highlands Elementary School Monterey Park, CA 91754 Mt. Ararat Middle School Topsham, ME 04086 Neshaminy Middle School Langhorne, PA 19047 North Beach Elementary School Miami Beach, FL 33140 Pierson Elementary School Pierson, FL 32180 Pittman Elementary School Enfield, NC 27823 West New York Public School Number 5 West New York, NJ 07093 Repetto Elementary School Monterey Park, CA 91754 Sam Davey Elementary School Eau Claire, WI 54703 Santapogue Elementary School West Babylon, NY 11704 Scotland Neck Primary School Scotland Neck, NC 27874 Sherman Elementary School Eau Claire, WI 54703 Silver Bluff Elementary School Miami, FL 33133 South Bay Elementary School West Babylon, NY 11704 Sparta Middle School Sparta NJ 07871 Tooker Avenue Elementary School West Babylon, NY 11704 Trix Elementary/Middle School Detroit MI 48205 West Babylon Senior High School West Babylon, NY 11704 West New York Middle School West New York, NJ 07093 Ynez Elementary School Monterey Park, CA 91754 Silver Level Columbia Elementary School El Monte, CA 91731 Columbia Junior High School El Monte, CA 31731 Miami Springs Middle School Miami Springs, FL 33166 Overbrook High School Pine Hill, NJ 08021 Pine Hill Middle School Pine Hill, NJ 08021 West New York Public School Number 4 West New York, NJ 07093 Windham High School Windham, ME 04062 ****************************************************** David W. Crawford, MPH Program Manager ME Physical Activity, Nutrition and Healthy Weight Program ME Center for Disease Control and Prevention 286 Water Street Key Plaza, 4th Fl, 11 SHS Augusta, ME 04333-0011 207-287-5044 (Voice) 207-287-4631 (Fax) www.healthymainepartnerships.org/panp www.HealthyMaineWalks.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/hmp/attachments/20080806/8a471861/attachment-0001.html From ahopkins at midcoasthealth.com Thu Aug 7 13:52:07 2008 From: ahopkins at midcoasthealth.com (Hopkins, Amanda) Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 13:52:07 -0400 Subject: [hmp] YAP Program Structuring In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <465C0721A14CC844B81CB20CA2E66025187B44180C@mchex2k7.mch.midcoasthealth.com> Hi All, We are currently exploring alternatives to our YAP structure due to some recent turn over. We are curious to learn how other HMP's handle or organize this program. We have typically had our YAP coordinator as a part time employee (~32hours/wk). Any thoughts or ideas on alternatives would be most appreciated. Perhaps some funds could be freed up to be used for a mini grant program? Thanks in advance, Amanda Hopkins Healthy Maine Partnership Coordinator ACCESS Health 66 Baribeau Drive Suite 5A Brunswick, ME 04011 Ph(207)373-6925 Fax(207)373-6974 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/hmp/attachments/20080807/7eed52d9/attachment.html From morsek at wmhcc.org Thu Aug 7 14:33:55 2008 From: morsek at wmhcc.org (Ken Morse) Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:33:55 -0400 Subject: [hmp] YAP Program Structuring In-Reply-To: <465C0721A14CC844B81CB20CA2E66025187B44180C@mchex2k7.mch.midcoasthealth.com> References: <465C0721A14CC844B81CB20CA2E66025187B44180C@mchex2k7.mch.midcoasthealth.com> Message-ID: <489B097E.BB80.00B1.0@wmhcc.org> Amanda- We do not have a YAP coordinator. Partly because it was not specifically required in the RFP last year and due to some loss of funding. We do have YAP objectives woven into our MCP objectives and do report on our youth advocacy work in KIT. I know that Patty at River Valley in Rumford recently lost their youth person and they are looking at mini-grants as an alternative. I'm also curious as to how this works out in other places. Ken Ken Morse Partnership Director Healthy Oxford Hills 181 Main St. Norway, ME 04268 207-743-1562 ext. 776 >>> "Hopkins, Amanda" 8/7/2008 1:52 PM >>> Hi All, We are currently exploring alternatives to our YAP structure due to some recent turn over. We are curious to learn how other HMP's handle or organize this program. We have typically had our YAP coordinator as a part time employee (~32hours/wk). Any thoughts or ideas on alternatives would be most appreciated. Perhaps some funds could be freed up to be used for a mini grant program? Thanks in advance, Amanda Hopkins Healthy Maine Partnership Coordinator ACCESS Health 66 Baribeau Drive Suite 5A Brunswick, ME 04011 Ph(207)373-6925 Fax(207)373-6974 From boothm at link75.org Thu Aug 7 14:46:15 2008 From: boothm at link75.org (Mary Booth) Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:46:15 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [hmp] YAP Program Structuring In-Reply-To: <489B097E.BB80.00B1.0@wmhcc.org> Message-ID: <20211451.364991218134775065.JavaMail.root@thematrix> Hi Linda, Sorry to see Heather - she has been a wonderful YAP Coordinator. I will check over at MAMS to see what the schedule looks like. Is there any other info you need from me to help with your decision making? Let me know. Thanks, Mary Mary Booth, MS, RD/LD Health Coordinator M.S.A.D. No. 75 50 Republic Avenue Topsham, ME 04086 (207) 729-9961 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Morse" To: hmp at lists.maine.gov, "Amanda Hopkins" Sent: Thursday, August 7, 2008 2:33:55 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [hmp] YAP Program Structuring Amanda- We do not have a YAP coordinator. Partly because it was not specifically required in the RFP last year and due to some loss of funding. We do have YAP objectives woven into our MCP objectives and do report on our youth advocacy work in KIT. I know that Patty at River Valley in Rumford recently lost their youth person and they are looking at mini-grants as an alternative. I'm also curious as to how this works out in other places. Ken Ken Morse Partnership Director Healthy Oxford Hills 181 Main St. Norway, ME 04268 207-743-1562 ext. 776 >>> "Hopkins, Amanda" 8/7/2008 1:52 PM >>> Hi All, We are currently exploring alternatives to our YAP structure due to some recent turn over. We are curious to learn how other HMP's handle or organize this program. We have typically had our YAP coordinator as a part time employee (~32hours/wk). Any thoughts or ideas on alternatives would be most appreciated. Perhaps some funds could be freed up to be used for a mini grant program? Thanks in advance, Amanda Hopkins Healthy Maine Partnership Coordinator ACCESS Health 66 Baribeau Drive Suite 5A Brunswick, ME 04011 Ph(207)373-6925 Fax(207)373-6974 _______________________________________________ hmp mailing list hmp at lists.maine.gov http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/hmp - This list serve may be used to provide basic information about national, state, and local legislative and policy issues, but may not be used to advocate or lobby for positions on specific bills. From cbell at acap-me.org Thu Aug 7 14:46:08 2008 From: cbell at acap-me.org (Carol Bell) Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:46:08 -0400 Subject: [hmp] YAP Program Structuring Message-ID: We give our YAP coordinators a small stipend and budget to use with their youth groups. We are trying to increase the budget so they will be able to do more on substance abuse. -----Original Message----- From: hmp-bounces at informe.org [mailto:hmp-bounces at informe.org] On Behalf Of Ken Morse Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 2:34 PM To: hmp at lists.maine.gov; Amanda Hopkins Subject: Re: [hmp] YAP Program Structuring Amanda- We do not have a YAP coordinator. Partly because it was not specifically required in the RFP last year and due to some loss of funding. We do have YAP objectives woven into our MCP objectives and do report on our youth advocacy work in KIT. I know that Patty at River Valley in Rumford recently lost their youth person and they are looking at mini-grants as an alternative. I'm also curious as to how this works out in other places. Ken Ken Morse Partnership Director Healthy Oxford Hills 181 Main St. Norway, ME 04268 207-743-1562 ext. 776 >>> "Hopkins, Amanda" 8/7/2008 1:52 PM >>> Hi All, We are currently exploring alternatives to our YAP structure due to some recent turn over. We are curious to learn how other HMP's handle or organize this program. We have typically had our YAP coordinator as a part time employee (~32hours/wk). Any thoughts or ideas on alternatives would be most appreciated. Perhaps some funds could be freed up to be used for a mini grant program? Thanks in advance, Amanda Hopkins Healthy Maine Partnership Coordinator ACCESS Health 66 Baribeau Drive Suite 5A Brunswick, ME 04011 Ph(207)373-6925 Fax(207)373-6974 _______________________________________________ hmp mailing list hmp at lists.maine.gov http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/hmp - This list serve may be used to provide basic information about national, state, and local legislative and policy issues, but may not be used to advocate or lobby for positions on specific bills. From rpage at mcd.org Thu Aug 7 14:51:49 2008 From: rpage at mcd.org (Renee Page) Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:51:49 -0400 Subject: [hmp] YAP Program Structuring References: <465C0721A14CC844B81CB20CA2E66025187B44180C@mchex2k7.mch.midcoasthealth.com> <489B097E.BB80.00B1.0@wmhcc.org> Message-ID: <773EE4CD5297064CA0E331D1D66555441CCCB2@MCDEXCH02.corp.mcd.org> I had responded directly to Amanda, but since you were curious as well Ken... We don't have a "YAP Coordinator" here at HCCA, but part of my work is to identify champions within the schools who are willing to lead youth groups who are willing to take on PANTSA initiatives. I can't say we've been overly successful, considering how many school districts we have, but we do currently have two active groups at two different schools that work primarily on SAP and a little bit of tobacco. We stipend the coordinators and provide a little extra $$ for food and supplies. We also provide them with ideas for activities and try to help subsidize costs for attending MYAN-sponsored events if necessary and if the budget will allow. As part of the MOU we outline a couple of strategies from the MCP that relate to policy, environmental change, and/or mentoring that both parties agree upon, but for the most part they do what they want. I don't think this model is as effective as having a YAP Coordinator present in each district, but it seems to be working well as Plan B. Renee Renee Page, MPH, CLC School/Youth Community Coordinator Healthy Communities of the Capital Area A Healthy Maine Partnership 36 Brunswick Avenue Gardiner, ME 04345 tel. 207-588-5020 cell. 207-557-2945 fax. 207-582-5804 rpage at mcd.org STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY: This document transmitted contains information from Medical Care Development and may be confidential and privileged information. This information is intended for the use of the addressee. If you are not the addressee, any disclosure, photocopying, distribution or use of its content is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please call immediately so that we may arrange to retrieve the original document. ________________________________ From: hmp-bounces at informe.org on behalf of Ken Morse Sent: Thu 8/7/2008 2:33 PM To: hmp at lists.maine.gov; Amanda Hopkins Subject: Re: [hmp] YAP Program Structuring Amanda- We do not have a YAP coordinator. Partly because it was not specifically required in the RFP last year and due to some loss of funding. We do have YAP objectives woven into our MCP objectives and do report on our youth advocacy work in KIT. I know that Patty at River Valley in Rumford recently lost their youth person and they are looking at mini-grants as an alternative. I'm also curious as to how this works out in other places. Ken Ken Morse Partnership Director Healthy Oxford Hills 181 Main St. Norway, ME 04268 207-743-1562 ext. 776 >>> "Hopkins, Amanda" 8/7/2008 1:52 PM >>> Hi All, We are currently exploring alternatives to our YAP structure due to some recent turn over. We are curious to learn how other HMP's handle or organize this program. We have typically had our YAP coordinator as a part time employee (~32hours/wk). Any thoughts or ideas on alternatives would be most appreciated. Perhaps some funds could be freed up to be used for a mini grant program? Thanks in advance, Amanda Hopkins Healthy Maine Partnership Coordinator ACCESS Health 66 Baribeau Drive Suite 5A Brunswick, ME 04011 Ph(207)373-6925 Fax(207)373-6974 _______________________________________________ hmp mailing list hmp at lists.maine.gov http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/hmp - This list serve may be used to provide basic information about national, state, and local legislative and policy issues, but may not be used to advocate or lobby for positions on specific bills. From jamie.comstock at bangormaine.gov Fri Aug 8 08:39:55 2008 From: jamie.comstock at bangormaine.gov (Comstock Jamie) Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 08:39:55 -0400 Subject: [hmp] FW: MPHA Regional Meetings Message-ID: <29CF39B19C5C974C974E6856D62D3D5FB8C9F9@EXCHANGE.cityhall.local> _______________________________________________ Jamie Comstock Health Promotion Program Manager Bangor Region Public Health and Wellness, a division of Bangor Health and Community Services Department 103 Texas Avenue Bangor, Maine 04401 Office: 207-992-4466 Fax: 207-945-3348 www.bangormaine.gov _____________________________________________ From: Yardley, Shawn Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 7:42 AM To: Comstock Jamie Subject: <> Please forward to HMP listserve thanks Shawn Yardley Director City of Bangor Health and Community Services 103 Texas Ave Bangor ME 04401 (207)992-4531 (207)945-3348 fax -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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They coordinate stipended youth leader positions within the schools. We are in a rebuilding stage as there was much damage done to the youth groups that we had established with the first RFP. We had 8 groups prior to this. We find that giving a stipend to someone within the school system works best for us as we have tried several different options. Something different we tried last year is combining financially supporting one of our youth groups with another grant, community Voices ( underage drinking initiatives). Our world is incomplete until each one of us discovers what moves us--our passion. No other person can hear our calling. We must listen and act on it for ourselves. Richard J. Leider Life coach Rachel Charette BSN, RN Project Director Power of Prevention 194 East Main St. Fort Kent, Maine 04743 207.834.3195 x3195 cell 207.436.0665 fax 207.834.2781 The future must be seen in terms of what a person can do to contribute something, to make something better, to make it go where he believes with all his being it ought to go. Frederick R. Kappel -----Original Message----- From: hmp-bounces at informe.org [mailto:hmp-bounces at informe.org] On Behalf Of Renee Page Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 2:52 PM To: HMP Listserve Subject: Re: [hmp] YAP Program Structuring I had responded directly to Amanda, but since you were curious as well Ken... We don't have a "YAP Coordinator" here at HCCA, but part of my work is to identify champions within the schools who are willing to lead youth groups who are willing to take on PANTSA initiatives. I can't say we've been overly successful, considering how many school districts we have, but we do currently have two active groups at two different schools that work primarily on SAP and a little bit of tobacco. We stipend the coordinators and provide a little extra $$ for food and supplies. We also provide them with ideas for activities and try to help subsidize costs for attending MYAN-sponsored events if necessary and if the budget will allow. As part of the MOU we outline a couple of strategies from the MCP that relate to policy, environmental change, and/or mentoring that both parties agree upon, but for the most part they do what they want. I don't think this model is as effective as having a YAP Coordinator present in each district, but it seems to be working well as Plan B. Renee Renee Page, MPH, CLC School/Youth Community Coordinator Healthy Communities of the Capital Area A Healthy Maine Partnership 36 Brunswick Avenue Gardiner, ME 04345 tel. 207-588-5020 cell. 207-557-2945 fax. 207-582-5804 rpage at mcd.org STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY: This document transmitted contains information from Medical Care Development and may be confidential and privileged information. This information is intended for the use of the addressee. If you are not the addressee, any disclosure, photocopying, distribution or use of its content is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please call immediately so that we may arrange to retrieve the original document. ________________________________ From: hmp-bounces at informe.org on behalf of Ken Morse Sent: Thu 8/7/2008 2:33 PM To: hmp at lists.maine.gov; Amanda Hopkins Subject: Re: [hmp] YAP Program Structuring Amanda- We do not have a YAP coordinator. Partly because it was not specifically required in the RFP last year and due to some loss of funding. We do have YAP objectives woven into our MCP objectives and do report on our youth advocacy work in KIT. I know that Patty at River Valley in Rumford recently lost their youth person and they are looking at mini-grants as an alternative. I'm also curious as to how this works out in other places. Ken Ken Morse Partnership Director Healthy Oxford Hills 181 Main St. Norway, ME 04268 207-743-1562 ext. 776 >>> "Hopkins, Amanda" 8/7/2008 1:52 PM >>> Hi All, We are currently exploring alternatives to our YAP structure due to some recent turn over. We are curious to learn how other HMP's handle or organize this program. We have typically had our YAP coordinator as a part time employee (~32hours/wk). Any thoughts or ideas on alternatives would be most appreciated. Perhaps some funds could be freed up to be used for a mini grant program? Thanks in advance, Amanda Hopkins Healthy Maine Partnership Coordinator ACCESS Health 66 Baribeau Drive Suite 5A Brunswick, ME 04011 Ph(207)373-6925 Fax(207)373-6974 _______________________________________________ hmp mailing list hmp at lists.maine.gov http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/hmp - This list serve may be used to provide basic information about national, state, and local legislative and policy issues, but may not be used to advocate or lobby for positions on specific bills. _______________________________________________ hmp mailing list hmp at lists.maine.gov http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/hmp - This list serve may be used to provide basic information about national, state, and local legislative and policy issues, but may not be used to advocate or lobby for positions on specific bills. From Rebecca.DrewetteCard at maine.gov Tue Aug 12 11:38:57 2008 From: Rebecca.DrewetteCard at maine.gov (DrewetteCard, Rebecca) Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:38:57 -0400 Subject: [hmp] FW: PFHA Announcement (with Attachment) References: <48A174FF.7D44.00CE.0@mmc.org> Message-ID: Employment opportunity for those who may be interested... ________________________________ From: Sandra Goudreau [mailto:GOUDRS at mmc.org] Sent: Tue 8/12/2008 11:33 AM To: Jud Dolphin; Judy Wilson; Scully, Diana; Zwicker, Katharyn B.; Walsh, Mary; DrewetteCard, Rebecca; Judy Wilson; Janet Sawyer; Ruth Saint Amand; Kathy Poulin; Gordon Smith; Brenda Gallant; Richard Erb; Joel Botler; Margaret Haynes; Deb Riddell; Graham Newson; Muriel Scott; Larry Gross; Steve Michaud; Ann Swain; Marilyn Gugliucci; Chris Sady; Kali Lightfoot; Matthew L'Italian; Peter Allen; Tara Healy; Janice Daku Cc: Zukas-Lessard, Chris; Mills, Dora A. Subject: PFHA Announcement (with Attachment) Dear colleagues, Linda Samia, Ph.D., Program Manager for Maine's Healthy Choices for ME initiative, will be leaving Partnership for Healthy Aging to join USM's College of Nursing and Health Professions as an assistant professor in gerontology. Linda has provided fantastic leadership to the implementation and dissemination of evidence-based programs for older adults throughout Maine, and has established a solid foundation for continued program growth. We wish her all the best in her new role and look forward to on-going collaboration. We are currently seeking a Program Manager to take over Linda's most recent project, the implementation of Maine's Sustainable Systems grant for the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program/Living Well. I have attached a position description and would appreciate your assistance identifying a new member for our team. This position is funded through a 3 year grant from Atlantic Philanthopies and the National Council on Aging to the state of Maine. PFHA is the project manager for this effort. Applications may be sent to pfha at mmc.org. Thank you, Peggy Peggy Haynes, MPA Director MaineHealth's Partnership for Healthy Aging 465 Congress St., Suite 701 Portland, ME 04101 (207) 775-1095 haynem at mmc.org www.mainehealth.org/pfha CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email message, including any attachments, is for the use of the intended recipient(s) only and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and prohibited from unauthorized disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. 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Before going to the survey link please take a moment to re-familiarize yourself with the 2007 and 2008 PAN Resource sheets found in the body of this email. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=03mTeZBa3ci_2fE1ECz9Ccfg_3d_3d Please complete this survey by August 27th, 2008. Thank you! Mary Ellen on behalf of the HMP PAN Support Team 2007 PAN Resource Sheet Dear Partnership Director, You are receiving this email because you are working on the following objective as part of your HMP workplan: Objective for Worksite re Obesity - Increase the number of worksites that provide multi-component (including nutrition, physical activity and cognitive change) programs/ interventions to control overweight and obesity for their employees by 2010. The PAN Support team has created a short list of resources to assist you in completing your physical activity and nutrition objectives. As you move forward in the planning and implementation of your activities, please consider the following resources that may be of use to: "Good Work! Linking health to the bottom line: cost effective strategies for a healthier workplace" - This resource kit provides tools for Maine employers to improve employee health including the link between a healthy work environment and the bottom line, key elements for success, creating a smoke-free workplace and resources to support worksite wellness initiatives. Wisconsin Worksite Wellness Resource Kit - (http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/Health/physicalactivity/Sites/Worksitekit.htm ) - Worksite Wellness Resource Kit is a tool to assist worksites with implementing strategies that have been proven to be effective. The kit provides information to implement a broad range of strategies or programming. Steps for Starting a Worksite Wellness Program (http://www.co.tompkins.ny.us/wellness/worksite/workwell/stepsdescrip.ht ml) - This site outlines the process for starting a worksite wellness program. Healthy Workforce 2010: An essential health promotion sourcebook for employers, large and small (http://www.prevent.org/images/stories/Files/publications/Healthy_Workfo rce_2010.pdf) - This sourcebook provides strategies and rationale for investing in worksite wellness promotion. Action Packet: "Using Social Support Networks to Increase Physical Activity" - This action packet will help you promote support networks to increase levels of physical activity by individuals in your community. Available at:http://www.maine-nutrition.org/StateLocal/ActionPackets.htm Action Packet: "Enhanced Access to Places for Physical Activity" - This action packet will help you promote community health through enhanced access to places for physical activity in your area. Available at: http://www.maine-nutrition.org/StateLocal/ActionPackets.htm Action Packet: "Develop Policies that Support Healthy Eating at Group Events" - This action packet provides a step by step process for developing policies that support healthy eating at group events. Available at: http://www.maine-nutrition.org/StateLocal/ActionPackets.htm Action Packet: "Create Environments that Increase Vegetable and Fruit Consumption" - This action packet provides a step by step process for creating environments that increase vegetable and fruit consumption in a variety of community settings. Available at: http://www.maine-nutrition.org/StateLocal/ActionPackets.htm Action Packet: "Develop Policies that Support Healthy Options in Vending Machines" - This action packet provides a step by step process to bring about healthy changes in vending machine offerings while developing policies to sustain those changes. Available at: http://www.maine-nutrition.org/StateLocal/ActionPackets.htm 2008 HMP PAN Support (Web-page set up for 4.8 available at http://www.maine-utrition.org/HMP/HMPResources.htm. is also available) CDC/HMP Work Plan FY '08 HMP Minimum Common Program (MCP) Objectives Nutrition Education Goal: Healthy Maine Partnerships will provide nutrition education for Food Stamp Program participants and food stamp program eligibles in the community on how to make healthy food choices at all times in order to support a healthy, active lifestyle. Healthy Maine Partnership Objective 4.8: Establish and provide technical support for the development of local food pantries and food security organizations to provide nutrition education to food stamp program participants and food stamp program eligibles so that they are able to eat healthy and maintain a healthy weight. Phase 1 1. Lay the Groundwork * Identify local food system stakeholders in your community, including people and organizations that provide food and information to low-income households. Stakeholders may include The Emergency Food Assistance Programs (TEFAP), food pantries, soup kitchens, food stamp offices, WIC locations, Head Start programs, food stamp program participants and food stamp program eligibles, Cooperative Extension nutrition aides, faith-based groups, etc. * Determine proposed outcomes for nutrition education objectives. Key Questions: 1. What technical support and resources may be needed to improve access to healthy food choices and a more nutritious diet? 2. What role will you play and what roles do you expect other key partners to play? 3. How can you work together to reduce barriers to healthy food choices? *See Resource Sheet for Recommended Resources 2. Conduct Situation Analysis * Interview key stakeholders listed above to identify local assets, issues, and opportunities and prospective strategies to provide nutrition education to low income households. * Clarify issues that are identified from the stakeholders' perspectives. Key Questions: 1. What are their perceived needs, concerns and barriers? 2. What resources have they identified to reach the food stamp program participants and food stamp program eligibles with nutrition education messages? 3. How can access to healthy food choices be improved? *See Resource Sheet for Recommended Resources Phase II 4. Develop an Action Plan : * With key stakeholders and community and regional partners, organize a "task force" or work team that will be responsible for the development and implementation of a community nutrition action plan (CNAP) utilizing the information that has been collected in Phase I. * Based on Phase I assessments, write an action plan which identifies and prioritizes strategies for addressing methods for nutrition education, key messages and resources as well as improvement of access to healthy foods. Nutrition education methods should focus on skill building for low income households including food purchasing and preparation. * Review action plan and obtain commitments of key stakeholders who will be responsible for implementation of the Community Nutrition Action Plan (CNAP). * Determine next steps including timelines for the CNAP. *See Resource Sheet for Recommended Resources Phase III 4. Implement Plan for Change * Set reasonable steps in terms of its capacity and resources for implementation of the CNAP. * Reaffirm priorities among key stakeholders. * Amend plan as needed. *See Resource Sheet for Recommended Resources Phase IV 5. Monitor and Evaluate * Review outcomes for nutrition education objectives Key Questions: 1. What are the measurable outcomes and impacts of your work on key food stamp program participants and food stamp program eligibles? 2. Are outcomes meeting the needs and concerns identified through your assessment? * See Resource Sheet for Recommended Resources: Note: Logic Models might be useful in establishing short-term, intermediate, and long-term objectives and measures. Compiled by: Members of the Physical Activity and Nutrition (PAN) Program Team in collaboration with the Maine Nutrition Network (MNN) and the Healthy Acadia-Healthy Peninsula HMP. Mary Ellen Doyle, RD, MPH Nutrition Coordinator Maine CDC Physical Activity, Nutrition and Healthy Weight Program Key Bank Plaza 286 Water Street, 4th Floor Augusta, Maine, 04333 (207) 287-5041 maryellen.doyle at maine.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/hmp/attachments/20080812/48415c4a/attachment-0001.html From Anne.Rogers at maine.gov Fri Aug 15 07:19:45 2008 From: Anne.Rogers at maine.gov (Rogers, Anne) Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:19:45 -0400 Subject: [hmp] SPF Prevention Specialist Position Opportunitiy Message-ID: Position available in the Office of Substance Abuse: Education Specialist I (SPF Prevention Specialist) This position is part of OSA's Prevention Team. This is a limited time, federal grant funded position to work on the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG). This position entails: * monitoring and managing Healthy Maine Partnership, Essential Prevention Services, and other Contracts as needed; * supporting local coalitions engaged in prevention work; * organizing relevant training opportunities and providing technical assistance to OSA grantees; * collaborating with other state and local agencies engaged in substance abuse prevention and public health; * using the state's online contract monitoring system (KIT Prevention); * analyzing outcomes and writing grant reports; and * other related tasks. For more information on the requirements, salary, etc go to http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=dhhs_direct_hire_job s&id=60196&v=dhhs Anne Rogers SPF SIG Coordinator Office of Substance Abuse 11 SHS, 41 Anthony Ave. Augusta, ME 04333-0011 207-287-4706 www.maineosa.org Directions to OSA'a new office, 41 Anthony Ave., are now up on our web site at: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/osa/about/maps.htm Peace cannot be kept by force. 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URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/hmp/attachments/20080815/65b2d30f/attachment.html From David.Crawford at maine.gov Wed Aug 20 15:07:24 2008 From: David.Crawford at maine.gov (Crawford, David) Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:07:24 -0400 Subject: [hmp] FW: PTA Healthy Lifestyles 2008 -- grant available for schools Message-ID: FYI: If you know of a school that is doing a good job -- or needs to do a better job -- promoting nutrition and physical activity here is good way to promote healthy lifestyles and get some resources to do it.... PTA Healthy Lifestyles is helping communities make health and wellness a priority throughout the month of November. Partner with a local PTA on a November event promoting regular exercise, good nutrition, or other healthy habits. Then, encourage the local unit to apply for a PTA Healthy Lifestyles Award of up to $1,000 to support those plans. In 2007, hundreds of PTAs across the country held health fairs; encouraged students to walk or ride their bikes to school; introduced families to new, nutritious foods; and launched ongoing fitness programs to celebrate Healthy Lifestyles. There were recipe contests, cooking demonstrations, parent education nights, walkathons, yoga classes, and more. For their outstanding commitment to promoting health and wellness in their communities, 40 PTAs received PTA Healthy Lifestyles Awards. This year's award applications are due Friday, September 5, 2008. Please note that only local PTAs in good standing may apply, but your partnership can make all the difference. For more information, go to www.pta.org/healthylifestyles. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/hmp/attachments/20080820/1f288c72/attachment.html From David.Crawford at maine.gov Wed Aug 20 15:30:16 2008 From: David.Crawford at maine.gov (Crawford, David) Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:30:16 -0400 Subject: [hmp] FW: ECOS Green Report Link from home page of ECOS website Message-ID: Maine gets more recognition! This link is to the just finished report by the Environmental Council of the States on "The Built Environment: Environment, Health, and More." The report features (on page 9) Maine CDC's Healthy Maine Walks Registry and Rail Trails programs as one of six projects that incorporate public health and environmental design into the built human environment -- great stuff. (Maine has two featured programs out of six in the report!). http://www.ecos.org/files/3268_file_July_2008_Green_Report.pdf?PHPSESSID =727b8a9ea34597c314b7f46959d5d57f David ****************************************************** David W. Crawford, MPH Program Manager ME Physical Activity, Nutrition and Healthy Weight Program ME Center for Disease Control and Prevention 286 Water Street Key Plaza, 4th Fl, 11 SHS Augusta, ME 04333-0011 207-287-5044 (Voice) 207-287-4631 (Fax) www.healthymainepartnerships.org/panp www.HealthyMaineWalks.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/hmp/attachments/20080820/6a1fbd84/attachment.html From Gail.Lombardi at maine.gov Wed Aug 20 15:31:29 2008 From: Gail.Lombardi at maine.gov (Lombardi, Gail) Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:31:29 -0400 Subject: [hmp] FW: ECOS Green Report Link from home page of ECOS website In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B049A223E@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> Way to go Maine! Gail Lombardi 207-624-6876 ________________________________ From: hmp-bounces at informe.org [mailto:hmp-bounces at informe.org] On Behalf Of Crawford, David Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 3:30 PM To: hmp at lists.maine.gov Subject: [hmp] FW: ECOS Green Report Link from home page of ECOS website Maine gets more recognition! This link is to the just finished report by the Environmental Council of the States on "The Built Environment: Environment, Health, and More." The report features (on page 9) Maine CDC's Healthy Maine Walks Registry and Rail Trails programs as one of six projects that incorporate public health and environmental design into the built human environment -- great stuff. (Maine has two featured programs out of six in the report!). http://www.ecos.org/files/3268_file_July_2008_Green_Report.pdf?PHPSESSID =727b8a9ea34597c314b7f46959d5d57f David ****************************************************** David W. Crawford, MPH Program Manager ME Physical Activity, Nutrition and Healthy Weight Program ME Center for Disease Control and Prevention 286 Water Street Key Plaza, 4th Fl, 11 SHS Augusta, ME 04333-0011 207-287-5044 (Voice) 207-287-4631 (Fax) www.healthymainepartnerships.org/panp www.HealthyMaineWalks.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/hmp/attachments/20080820/99f3309a/attachment-0001.html From denise at delorie.com Wed Aug 20 09:05:02 2008 From: denise at delorie.com (Denise Delorie) Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:05:02 -0400 Subject: [hmp] Safe Routes August news letter Message-ID: <00ca01c902c5$5d481df0$0400a8c0@TalonsComputer> * If you do not see the image below, please view the attached text version of this newsletter or click here to view the web page version www.mainedot.gov | www.MaineSafeRoutes.org Maine Walk & Bike to School Week a Huge Success! In May and October of each year, the Maine Walk and Bike to School Program supports communities statewide with walk and bike events. May 5-9th was the fifth annual Maine Walk and Bike to School Week with over 82 Schools participating in organized events to encourage walking and bicycling to school. These events provided the opportunities for kids (and adults) across the state to enjoy the benefits of walking and biking to school. It's Never Too Early to Plan Your Safe Routes to School Walk & Bike Event Walk and Bike to School month is in October. Communities throughout the country host events with thousands of participants. Registration is now open for October 8th, 2008 Walk to School Day. If you register your event at the national level, you have the opportunity to download stickers and other promotional materials. To register and download materials, please visit www.walktoschool.org. Promoting Your Event! Poster - Posters - Posters - We Have Poster for You! You need promotional materials? The Maine Walk and Bike to School Program has Colorful Walk & Bike to School Promotion Posters, walking school bus posters, and information on how to get started. Please let us know if you will be hosting an event. Also, let us know what you need for materials and they will be mailed out to you in time for your Walk & Bike to School Program Events. If you need assistance in planning your Walk & Bike to School Program, let us know and we will meet with you and your team. For assistance contact Denise @ 692-7384 or Saferoutes at BikeMaine.org. Safe Routes to School 3rd Annual Conference a Success! The third Annual Maine Safe Routes to School Conference "The Built Environment and Physical Activity", credits this year's success to the collaborative efforts of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention; the Bicycle Coalition of Maine, the Physical Activity and Nutrition Program, the Maine Nutrition Network and MaineDOT. Nationally Recognized Speaker Bob Chauncey, from the National Center for Walking and Biking, opened our conference with a Train the Trainer session. Day one was spent on foot with Bob walking around the city of Portland putting to practice the concepts of a walking audit. Trainers came away with valuable knowledge and information regarding the process and tools needed to assist Maine communities in both the planning and financial aspects of improving the built environment. The hope now is that these trainers will go back to their community and assist them in conducting walking audits to share how improving conditions in village areas, neighborhoods, and schools also improve the community environment. The rest of the conference provided information on the importance and the processes involved to improve the community environment, including community comprehensive and transportation plans, local, state, and federal funding options, walkability audits, and of course how to develop Safe Routes to School Encouragement Programs. For details on the conference and work sessions visit www.healthymainepartnerships.org/panp/training.aspx. Look under Session four. Maine Quality Community Program Update MaineDOT has received applications from all over the state for Safe Routes to School projects under the new MaineDOT Quality Community Program for fiscal years 2010-2011. The deadline was July 1st. Projects requested ranged from sidewalks, crossing improvements, off-road bicycle and pedestrian trail connections, school zone flashing lights, and other improvements designed to make walking and bicycling safer in communities near schools. The requests far outnumbered estimated available funding. The review process will continue through the fall and winter, with notification of approvals in the spring of 2009. Health Corner: What's in Your Drink? Walking and biking to school can be beneficial to health. As we become more active we need to be more aware of what we eat & drink to maintain a healthy body. One of the growing concerns is the consumption of sugars in our drinks. In the days of the American pioneers, table sugar was used sparingly. Refined sugar wasn't readily available or wasn't affordable. In those 19th century days, an average American consumed an estimated 12 pounds of sugar each year. Today, that amount has climbed to 103 pounds a year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Much of this through soda and sports drinks. The average American consumes 103 lbs. of sugar annually. This list shows the breakdown by percentage. a.. Soft drinks 33% b.. Sugars and candy 16% c.. Cakes, cookies, and pie 13% d.. Fruit drinks with added sugar 10% e.. Dairy products (e.g., ice cream, f.. Sweetened yogurt) 9% g.. Sweet rolls and pastry 6% High-fructose corn syrup is primarily consumed in carbonated soft drinks, sweetened fruit drinks, iced tea mixes, other drinks, and syrup and sweet toppings. As you plan you next activity with friends and family think about what you are going to bring for healthy drinks and snacks! Looking for a Walk? Play in your own backyard and enjoy Maine's great state parks You can walk around your neighborhood. But it's probably more enjoyable to walk through a beautiful city park or backpack through a national forest. Try it for yourself to experience a unique blend of peacefulness and exhilaration that comes from spending active time outdoors. According to the National Recreation and Park Association, surveys have found that having a park close to where you live or work is one of the most important factors in determining whether you will become active and stay that way. Besides encouraging social interaction and physical activity, spending time in a park simply makes you feel good. Recreational programs offered by parks provide organized, structured, enjoyable activities for all ages. From sports and dance to crafts and outdoor concerts - you can find it at a public park. To find local walks throughout Maine, visit Healthy Maine Walks at: www.healthymainewlks.org Find recreational opportunities anywhere in the United States: www.recreation.gov Governor Baldacci's "Take it Outside" Initiative Take it Outside! is an initiative led by Governor John E. Baldacci to encourage Maine's children and families to be active and reconnect with nature. Take it Outside! Is your information source for year-round outdoor recreation opportunities in Maine. Here you will find everything you need to Take it Outside! and have fun in the great Maine outdoors. www.take-it-outside.com. The Governor's Conference on Youth and the Natural World will be held October 2, 2008 in Augusta. For more information contact Gale Ross at gale.ross at maine.gov or 207-287-5266. Safe Routes Coaching Action Network America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School launched the Coaching Action Network to make citizens, parents, & communities more effective. America Walks leaders are sharing their expertise through monthly presentations and individual coaching. The Safe Routes Coaching Action Network is a way for you to learn from people who know how to make things happen. Attend FREE monthly presentations from experts across the country. Get FREE coaching from experienced America Walks organizer with experience in your safe routes to school issue or in your region. Visit www.americawalks.org for more details. The next free Safe Routes monthly webinars is: Date: August 26, 2008 2pm (ET) Title: Engaging Local Media to Promote Safe Routes to School National Center for Safe Routes to School Event While the influx of consumer-driven media, such as YouTube, is on the rise, traditional media sources are still the primary source of information for most people. Nearly 74 percent of consumers get their information from local television news and approximately 69 percent read the local newspaper. Local media are also considered highly credible sources of information by consumers, along with national newspapers and broadcast news. The growing media attention surrounding Safe Routes to School is a huge opportunity for local programs to promote walking and bicycling. This 60 minute webinar will offer tips on securing local news media coverage for your Safe Routes to School program or International Walk to School Day event. Key topic areas will include general guidelines for working with the media, tips on how to develop media "hooks" within Safe Routes to School, guidance on securing program spokespeople and tips for a successful interview. This webinar is part of the Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar Series, developed by America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School. For more information on this program and future programs, please contact Michelle Gulley, at mgulley at americawalks.org. REGISTER NOW! Remember any time of day is a good time for a walk! Walking and Bicycling... Fun, Healthy, and Good for the Environment! For more information contact: Denise Delorie Maine Walk and Bike to School Program Assistant Bicycle Coalition of Maine Tel: 692-7384 - or - Dan Stewart MaineDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager Tel: 624-3252 In this Edition a.. Maine Walk & Bike to School Week a Huge Success! b.. Plan Your Safe Routes to School Walk & Bike Event c.. Promoting Your Event! d.. Safe Routes to School 3rd Annual Conference a Success! e.. Maine Quality Community Program Update f.. Health Corner: What's in Your Drink? g.. Looking for a Walk? h.. Governor Baldacci's "Take it Outside" Initiative i.. Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Events Save the Date! Governor's Conference on Youth and the Natural World Thursday, October 2, 2008 Augusta Civic Center Augusta, Maine Engaging Local Media to Promote Safe Routes to School Free Webinar August 26, 2008 2pm (ET) Click here for more info and to register www.mainedot.gov | www.MaineSafeRoutes.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/hmp/attachments/20080820/c80cbd75/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... 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Ken ________________________________ From: Temple University Center for Intergenerational Learning [mailto:jamiebracey at newms.net] Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 2:51 PM To: Commission, Service Subject: Nonprofit Webinar "Engaging People Age 50+" -- Space Still Available Temple University CIL and CNCS It's not too late to register for two new online courses brought to you by Temple University and the Corporation for National and Community Service:: TRAINING #1: "Capturing the Energy and Expertise of Adults Age 50+" Four Wednesdays - Aug. 27, Sept. 3, 10 & 17, 2008 - 1:30-3:00PM (EST) Learn strategies to help you meet your mission by crafting compelling opportunities for people age 50+. Increase your knowledge about ways to recruit and motivate people 50+ and manage your intergenerational workforce. TRAINING #2: "Unleashing the Potential of the New Volunteer through Self-Directed Volunteer Teams" Two Thursdays - Aug. 28 and Sept. 4, 2008 - 1:30-3:00PM (EST) Learn how self-directed volunteer teams of people 50+ work and how to harness their power for your organization. Click here to learn more or register today! Forward email Safe Unsubscribe This email was sent to service.commission at maine.gov by jamiebracey at newms.net. Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe (tm) | Privacy Policy . Email Marketing by Temple University Center for Intergenerational Learning | 1601 N. Broad Street | Philadelphia | PA | 19122 Ken Morse Partnership Director Healthy Oxford Hills 181 Main St. Norway, ME 04268 207-743-1562 ext. 776 From Christine.B.Lyman at maine.gov Thu Aug 28 08:16:50 2008 From: Christine.B.Lyman at maine.gov (Lyman, Christine B.) Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:16:50 -0400 Subject: [hmp] FW: Maine Public Health Blog on Public Health and Heating Crisis Message-ID: ________________________________ From: Mills, Dora A. Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10:49 PM To: DHHS-244 Water; DHHS-286 Water; DHHS-Hetl; Public Health Nurses; Regional Epidemiologists Subject: Maine Public Health Blog on Public Health and Heating Crisis http://mainepublichealth.blogspot.com/ I invite you to check out the recent Maine Public Health Blog entry on how public health can address the upcoming heating crisis, and provide comments on the blog (or email me directly) with ideas. Please feel free to circulate this email to Maine's public health stakeholders through list serves and other means. Thank you! Dora Dora Anne Mills, MD, MPH Director, Maine CDC Maine Department of Health and Human Services State Health Officer Augusta, Maine -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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