ST. PETERSBURG HEALTHY START FEDERAL PROJECT
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 6
CATCH UP WITH CREED “Communities Creating Racial Equality and Ending Disparities”
NOVEMBER 2012
C.R.E.E.D. HELPING OTHERS FOR THE HOLIDAYS INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
By Amber Tellis, Tellis Consortium Coordinator
In today’s economy, many families struggle to get by, especially during the holidays. For the past three years, C.R.E.E.D. members and program staff have adopted families to ensure they have a nice Thanksgiving meal to prepare. This small gesture can be the glue that helps keep the family grounded. C.R.E.E.D. began the Thanksgiving basket tradition in 2009 and since then it has become an annual tradition. C.R.E.E.D’s primary goal is to assist families in need.
C.R.E.E.D.’S HOLIDAY HELP
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CREED ARTICLE
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5TH ANNUAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
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DIABETES MONTH
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HEALTH SEGMENT
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Last year, $300 was raised which allowed the group to assist twelve families. Thanksgiving baskets were filled with ham or turkey, a green vegetable, a starch and a homemade desert. This year, the goal is to raise $500, which will help assist more families. Donations, from dedicated C.R.E.E.D. members, staff and individuals in the community make these efforts possible.
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If you are interested in assisting in this mission, please contact the Consortium Coordinator, Amber Tellis at 727727-767767-4731. 4731
COMMUNITY CLASSES & EVENTS
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Next CREED Meeting: February 11, 2013 Monday @ 6:00 pm All Children’s Education & Conference Center, Center 701 4th Street South, St.Petersburg, FL 33701
IF NOT US, THEN WHO? C.R.E.E.D. 2012 has been an amazing year of growth for C.R.E.E.D. New technologies like smart phones, Ipads and social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube offer new opportunities to share information with the community. These social networks aid in spreading the word about health disparities (differences), low and pre-term infants and infant mortality (infant death). C.R.E.E.D. has began to utilize these services and features to stay current, share information and communicate with the public. These methods have provided new ways to, attract new members, volunteers, provide health education information, program services and share community resources. ~From the Desk of Amber Tellis
“No One can do Everything, But Everyone can do Something.” -Anonymous
THE 5TH ANNUAL BREAST CANCER EVENT WAS A HIT! By Kimberly BrownBrown-Williams, Williams Community Services Supervisor
“ I really enjoyed the Breast Cancer event, I thought it was very nice. “
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Month where annual local, national, and international campaigns aim to increase awareness to help fight Breast Cancer. While most people are aware of Breast Cancer, many forget to put a plan into place for early detection and encourage others to do the same. There has been a great deal of progress made but there is still a long way to go. Five years ago, The St. Petersburg Healthy Start Federal Project began hosting an annual Breast Cancer Awareness event. The goal is and remains to reach the underserved population who may not know the facts of Breast Cancer and where they can receive assistance. The Breast Cancer Awareness Breakfast held on Saturday, October 20th, provided an opportunity for breast cancer survivors, those who have lost a loved one to the cancer, and community members to get updated on the latest breast cancer facts. Participants had an opportunity to pay tribute to themselves or a loved one, learn how to make a “Shamballa” Breast Cancer bracelet and participate in the “Survivor Soul Train Line.” Children attending the event enjoyed face painting, coloring activities and a movie. The event was truly a great way to celebrate and support Breast Cancer Awareness.
AMERICAN DIABETES MONTH
~Vanessa , Event Participant
Photos from the 5th Annual Breast Cancer Event To view full article, please visit http://www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/programs/american-diabetes-month/
Information from ADA (American Diabetes Association) The vision of the American Diabetes Association is a life free of diabetes and all of its burdens. Raising awareness of this ever-growing disease is one of the main efforts behind the mission of the Association. American Diabetes Month® (ADM) is an important element in this effort, with programs designed to focus the nation's attention on the issues surrounding diabetes and the many people who are impacted by the disease. Here are just a few of the recent statistics on diabetes:
• Nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. • Another 79 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. • The American Diabetes Association estimates that the total national cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States is $174 billion. American Diabetes Month takes place each November and is a time to come together as a community to Stop Diabetes®! Visit our Facebook page and share a personal image representing what "A Day in the Life of Diabetes" means to you! This image can be a picture of yourself or someone you care about and will show how the disease impacts your daily life. We know this disease impacts everyone in a different way and this is a way for you to show us what "A Day in the Life of Diabetes" means for you. To encourage individuals to share photos of "A Day in the Life of Diabetes" on Facebook, CVS/pharmacy will donate $1 to the American Diabetes Association for every photo/ image uploaded, up to $25,000.
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 6
YOUR HEALTH & DIABETES Article by Shavon Gibson, Gibson Health Educator Diabetes can be defined as a set of diseases that originate from the body’s inability to use or produce insulin. Diabetes can occur as:
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Type 1 or Juvenile Onset Diabetes, also known as insulin dependent diabetes is indicated when the body’s immune system destroys pancreatic cells (the only cells used in the body to make the hormone insulin, which regulates blood glucose).
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Type 2 Diabetes or Adult Onset Diabetes, also known as non insulin dependent diabetes is indicated when cells begin to not use insulin properly. As more insulin is needed in the body the pancreas starts to lose the capacity to create it.
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Gestational Diabetes is diagnosed in women during pregnancy. Treatment is required to reduce the risk of complications in the infant.
Diabetes can cause cardiovascular (heart) issues, high blood pressure, and possible weight gain. Diabetes can also affect the eyes. Diabetic eye disease is occurs when there is raised blood pressure and or high blood glucose levels in the body. This may result in the swelling of small blood vessels in the eye, which leak into retina of the eye causing blurred vision, cataracts (clouding of the eye’s lens) , glaucoma (optic nerve damage) and it can sometimes can lead to blindness. There are many preventative measures that one could take to avoid diabetes or to control diabetes. However, the most important measure to take is to exercise on a regular basis to control weight gain and to eat a diet full of fruits and vegetables, avoiding excessive sugar intake. Until next time, stay healthy!!
Interests:
Are you interested in Volunteering with C.R.E.E.D.? C.R.E.E.D. is a Community Action Group where volunteers can gain experience with great opportunities! Volunteers may also gain a sense of community service within a positive group and share the spirit of generosity with others. èFor more information, please contact Amber @ 727.767.4731.
MEMBER OF THE MONTH C.R.E.E.D. would like to acknowledge Carole Alexander as the member of the month. As the Director of the NEXT STEPP Pregnancy Center, Carole has a passion for helping young mothers/parents and babies thrive through tough times. Carole has also been involved with C.R.E.E.D. for over 8 years and is extremely active in her community. Congratulations and thank you Carole for all the hard work you do!
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Diabetic Education Class Meets every Monday from 5:30pm-6:30pm Located @ The Health Center 863 3rd Avenue North, St.Petersburg, FL 33701 (Classes do not meet on holidays)
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DID YOU KNOW?... INFANT MORTALITY IS AN INDICATOR FOR A COMMUNITY’S OVERALL HEALTH STATUS.
Mrs. Carole Alexander
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C O M M U N I T Y & E V E N T S
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Relationship Workshop: Communication (The Conversation)
Creed Community Consortium @CreedConsortium
November 17th @ 10am
All Children’s Education and Conference *Join this two hour session to learn and share strategies and ideas on how to commu- Center (Auditorium), 701 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 nicate more effectively.
C.R.E.E.D 2012 Holiday Social ST. PETERSBURG HEALTHY START FEDERAL PROJECT
December 10th @ 6pm
*Join us at our annual holiday social to find All Children’s Education and Conference out more information about who we are, what Center (Auditorium), 701 4th Street South, we do and how you can get involved. St. Petersburg, FL 33701
For more class information, please visit website or call 727.767.6789.
For more information about C.R.E.E.D. or how to get involved, contactcontactAmber Tellis, Consortium Coordinator Phone: 727-767-4731
All events are free and open to the public!
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African American Health Forum,
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*Creed Meeting: November 12th, 2013 @ 6pm , Location: All Children’s Education & Conference Center (701 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701), Remember to bring a friend! Published November 2012 by Amber Tellis, Consortium Coordinator & Kimberly Brown-Williams, Community Services Supervisor.