Creed Newsletter by St.Petersburg Healthy

ST. PETERSBURG HEALTHY START FEDERAL PROJECT

VOLUME 2, ISSUE 4

CATCH UP WITH CREED

“Communities Creating Racial Equality and Ending Disparities”

*OCTOBER 2013

INFANT MORTALITY: MORE THAN A WALK By Kimberly Brown-Williams, Community Services Supervisor IN THE PARK...

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: AWARENESS WALK

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2013 HOLIDAY SOCIAL

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS

HEALTH SEGMENT

MEMBER OF THE MONTH

COMMUNITY CLASSES & EVENTS

EVENT CALENDARS

Next CREED Meeting: November 11, 2013 Monday @ 6:00 pm All Children’s Education & Conference Center, 701 4th Street South, St.Petersburg, FL 33701

September is National Infant Mortality (IM) Awareness Month. In recognition of this month, the St. Petersburg Healthy Start Federal Project hosted their 4th annual IM walk on Saturday, September 21st at Dell Holmes Park. The walk is an opportunity to increase awareness of infant mortality and the factors that contribute to infant deaths, pre-term births and low-birth weight babies in Pinellas County. This annual walk is an important event to draw attention to local efforts to reduce infant mortality (the death of an infant before age one). Many came out to walk the walk while enjoying a beautiful day in the park. It was clear that each participant had in mind to walk one step at a time, to help our babies thrive! See Page 2 for more event photos

IF NOT US, THEN WHO? C.R.E.E.D. “I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do.” ~Helen Keller Author, lecturer, and activist

*NEWSLETTERS ARE PUBLISHED QUARTERLY. (January, April, July, and October)

“No One can do Everything, But Everyone can do Something.” -Anonymous

C.R.E.E.D.’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY SOCIAL By Amber Tellis, Consortium Coordinator

C.R.E.E.D.

The holiday season is a time of gathering and celebration. C.R.E.E.D. will be hosting their 3rd Annual Holiday Social. Each year end, all are welcome to come and learn about the group and their local actions to improve health and birth outcomes. The holiday social is where we acknowledge and celebrate our members and their genuine efforts to make a difference and celebrate the kinship of community. This annual event also brings community agencies, staff and residents together to plan new strategies and network to assist and improve these efforts. C.R.E.E.D. invites you, your family and friends to join us on the evening of Monday, December 9th at 6pm. Join us to share in a celebration of community and annual accomplishments. There will be craft activities, holiday door prizes, and light refreshments. Come out and be apart of something greater!

Holiday Social Monday, December 9th, pm @ All Children’s Education & Conference Center th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL Auditorium

Tis the season of giving! Please bring an unwrapped toy birth to 18yrs . All toys

*To RSVP, call or email healthystartfederal@allkids.org

will be donated to The Gathering of

or for more information, please call 727.767.6780.

Women, Inc. toy drive.

EVENT PHOTOS

To view even more event photos, please visit C.R.E.E.D. Facebook Page

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS

Know the dangers of holiday decorations:

Get responsible at get-togethers:

Be on the lookout when shopping:

It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays. You’ve got parties, decorations and shopping on your mind—but that’s all the more reason to be aware and keep alert of any potential dangers. Use these expert tips and precautions as a guideline and spread the spirit of safety this holiday season:

The National Fire Protection Association recommends that if you’re going with a live tree, get it fresh. An old tree with dry needles is a fire hazard. And if it’s an artificial tree, make sure it’s fireretardant. Make sure to check all string lights and don’t overload your electrical outlets.

Whether you’ve got people over or you’re out and about visiting others, the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly advises to make sure children are always supervised. If the place you’re visiting isn’t childproofed, be aware of the potential danger spots and watch the children closely.

Try to shop in pairs. Avoid parking the car in dark, isolated areas. Be suspicious of strangers that come up to you for no reason. They may be trying to distract you in order to take your purse, packages or other belongings. Make purchases with a check or credit card, and avoid carrying large amounts of cash.

Information from www.Avery.com

To view more safety tips, please visit http://tinyurl.com/qx68c4x

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VOLUME 2, ISSUE 4

HEALTH SEGMENT

To view full article, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/family/halloween/

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS By Teresa Przetocki, Community Health Educator

Happy Halloween! It’s almost time to get dressed up and celebrate in the festivities of All Hallows’ Eve. To stay safe while still having fun this holiday season, here are some tips to remember: 1.

Walking in groups or with a trusted adult is a great way to trick-or-treat with people and not alone.

Put reflective tape on your costumes and bags to help drivers see you, as well as carry a flashlight for other trick-or-treaters to know where you are in the evening to night.

Try to use crosswalks, sidewalks, or stay as close as you can to the curb while walking and crossing streets. Remember to always look both ways before crossing a street and to walk not run.

Scary masks and costumes are fun – just remember to have them fit comfortably so you can still see and move around without having your vision impaired and to prevent falls.

If wearing make-up, test in a small area first, and always remove ALL makeup before going to bed.

Only eat non-tampered candy – if the wrapper looks suspicious, throw it away. Also, avoid eating any homemade treats given to you by strangers.

Only visit houses that are well-lit, and keep away from candles or open flames – make sure your costume is flame-resistant.

Never enter a home or accept a ride from strangers.

We hope you have a fun evening and gets lots of treats without the tricks!

Information from The Center of Disease Control (www.CDC.gov)

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. For more information, please contact Amber @ 727.767.4731.

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Outreach Advocacy Fundraising Training And More!

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MEMBER OF THE MONTH C.R.E.E.D. would like to acknowledge Ms. Lounell Britt as the October member of the month. Ms. Lounell is the Director of the well-known James B. Sanderlin Family Center and is a longstanding community member of South St. Petersburg. Lounell has a passion for helping others reach their full potential and she has reached many families over the years. She continues to be a driving force in the community! Thank you Ms. Lounell for your many years of service, support, dedication and compassion for making a dif-

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A NUMBER OF FACTORS IMPACT INFANT MORTALITY INCLUDING THE HEALTH OF THE MOTHER, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND THE AVAILABILITY, AND USE OF HEALTH CARE OPTIONS. Ms. Lounell Britt (far right) at the Sanderlin Center’s 2013 Family Fun Day.

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C O M M U N I T Y & E V E N T S

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Date/Time/Location

Raising your MENTALITY Men’s Group

Please call for next meeting date and time.

*Come out and gain support, community resources and network with like-minded men.

All Children’s Education and Conference Center, 701 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

C.R.E.E.D. 2013 Holiday Social

December 9th @ 6pm

*Join us at our annual holiday social to find out more information about who we are, what we do and how you can get involved.

All Children’s Education and Conference Center, 701 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (Auditorium)

For more information about C.R.E.E.D.

For more class information, please visit website or call 727.767.6780 .

or how to get involved, contactAmber Tellis, Consortium Coordinator Phone: 727-767-4731

All events are free and open to the public!

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 10th Annual Red Ribbon Healthy Family Funfest, Saturday, October 26th

~Located at the Vinoy Park (701 Bayshore Drive Northeast, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701) 9am to 3pm  Lawfest Workshop & Community Fair, Saturday, October 26th

Halloween

*Creed Meeting: November 11th, 2013 @ 6pm , Location: All Children’s Education & Conference Center (701 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701), Remember to bring a friend!

~Located at the Manhattan Casino (642 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg, FL ), 10am-2pm FMI call (727) 280-7137

C.R.E.E.D. is a Community Action group committed to improving the health and well-being of the St.Petersburg area through outreach, education, and advocacy.

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Daylight Savings Time Ends,

Sunday, November 3rd ~Move clocks back one hour

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The Next STEPP Center’s 20th Anniversary Banquet,

Saturday, November 3rd

~Manhattan Casino, 642 22nd Street South,

End Daylight Savings

St. Petersburg, FL 33712 FMI call (727)896-9119

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Saturday, November 9th ~Johnnie Ruthe Clarke Center, 1344 22nd Street South, St.Petersburg, FL 33712,

Veterans Day

African American Health Forum,

Registration begins @ 7am

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Monday, November 11th ~All Children’s Education & Conference Center, (701 4th Street South, St.Petersburg, FL 33701), 6pm

Thanksgiving Day

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World Aids Day & Testing,

Monday, December 2nd ~Located at Williams Park (330 2nd Ave N., St. Petersburg, FL) from 11am-4pm FMI call (727) 403-3366

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St.Petersburg Santa Parade,

Saturday, December 7th

~Parade starts at 10am on Central Ave. and 5th St. N. & goes to Bayshore Dr. to 5th Ave. NE.

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C.R.E.E.D. Annual Holiday Social,

Monday, December 9th

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

New Year’s Eve

~Located at All Children’s Education and Conference Center (777 4th Street S., St.Petersburg, FL ), event begins at 6pm FMI call 727-767-6780

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First Night 2014 Fireworks,

Monday, December 31st ~Located in various Downtown St.Petersburg venues and North/South Straub Park from 5pm-midnight

Published October 2013 by Amber Tellis, Consortium Coordinator & Kimberly Brown-Williams, Community Services Supervisor.