Live Well. Be Well. Monroe County Health Department MAY AUGUST 2017 Health Education Services Live Well. Be Well. aims to educate, promote and lead Monroe County residents to eat healthy, be active and prevent chronic disease.
Table of Contents About Live Well. Be Well. 3 CPR -Infant CPR, Safety & Care -Adult and Child CPR/AED 4 Living With Diabetes Support Group Nutrition Events 6 Community Presentations 7 Individual Coaching 8 LWBW Presentations 9 5 Physical Activity & Car Seat Checks 10 Summer Water Safety 11 Contact Information Back 2
About Live Well. Be Well. Monroe County Health Department s Live Well. Be Well. program is led by a Health Educator, a Registered Nurse, and a Registered Dietitian. All of us want to live healthier but may be unsure where to start. The Live Well. Be Well. team is here to help you make healthier meal choices, be more physically active and understand common chronic illnesses that face our community every day. The Healthy Herald Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter, The Healthy Herald. Each issue includes health and wellness tips plus information on our upcoming events. Email LiveWell_BeWell@monroemi.org to start receiving The Healthy Herald or call 734-240-7800. 3
CPR Infant CPR, Safety & Care Class Topics Covered: American Heart Association Infant CPR Anytime Choking Developmental Milestones Safe Sleep Hygiene Car Seat Safety Dates and Times: May 9th 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Jun 13th 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Jul 11th 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Aug 8th 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Price: Free to anyone 14 years and older Location: Monroe County Health Dept. 2353 S. Custer Rd. Monroe Persons who would benefit from the class include: parents, grandparents, caregivers, and babysitters. Adult and Child CPR/AED Participants will receive an American Heart Association workbook and certification card for Adult and Child CPR/ AED good for 2 years. Price: Location: $25.00 includes AHA card and workbook Monroe County Health Dept. 2353 S. Custer Rd. Monroe Dates and Times: May 23rd 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Jun 27th 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Jul 25th 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Aug 22nd 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Space is limited in CPR classes. Pre-registration is required. Call 734-240-7800 to reserve your spot! 4
Living with Diabetes From 1980 through 2014, the number of U.S. adults aged 18 years or older with diagnosed diabetes has almost quadrupled (from 5.5 million to 21.9 million). (CDC, 2016) Join a diabetes support group with monthly presentations from a Registered Dietitian, Health Educator, or guest speaker to help manage the condition. There is always time at the end for questions and discussion. The group meets on the third Wednesday of every month (excluding July, August, and December). Location: Monroe Home Care Shoppe 474 N. Telegraph Rd., Monroe Time: 7:00 8:30 p.m. Price: Free May 17th Fitness Guest Speaker Join guest speaker Suzy Hurley of the Monroe Family YMCA for a presentation on new ways to incorporate physical activity into your lifestyle to improve your health and help you feel great. June 21st Rethink Your Drink Our registered dietitian will help you learn about caffeine content and hidden sugars in common beverages as well as ways to increase your water intake. July No Meeting August No Meeting Call 734-240-7800 to R.S.V.P! Individuals with pre-diabetes, diabetes, and support persons are welcome to attend! 5
Nutrition Grocery Store Tour: Quick & Healthy Meals! Join our Live Well. Be Well. dietitian for an interactive grocery store tour that will feature shopping and meal planning ideas for creating quick and healthy meals for you and your family. Recipes included! Space is limited; call now to reserve your spot for this FREE tour! Monroe Meijer Date: 5/31/17 Location: Meijer 1700 N. Telegraph Rd., Monroe Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. Lambertville Kroger Date: 7/12/17 Location: Kroger 3462 W. Sterns Rd., Lambertville Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m. Dundee Kroger Date: 6/7/17 Location: Kroger 571 E. Monroe St., Dundee Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Monroe Kroger Date: 8/9/17 Location: Kroger 850 S. Monroe St., Monroe Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Mindful Eating Workshop Healthy eating is not just about what we eat, but also how we think about what we eat and our relationship to food. Join our Live Well. Be Well. dietitian to learn and explore concepts of mindful eating that can give you a new way to look at food as well as help create positive eating experiences that can contribute to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Date: 5/3/17 Location: Monroe County Health Department 2353 S. Custer, Monroe Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. 6 Special Event! Price: Free; however, registration is required. Call 734-240-7800
Community Presentations O P E N T O E V E R Y O N E! Learn about caffeine content and hidden sugars in common beverages as well as ideas for increasing your daily water intake. *YMCA 1111 W. Elm Ave., Monroe Wednesday, April 5th 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ash Senior Center 700 Carleton-Rockwood, Carleton Monday, April 10th 12:25 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Orchard Senior Center 120 Eastchester St., Monroe Monday, April 10th 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Water Tower Park Senior Group 11345 Harold Dr., Luna Pier Thursday, April 27th 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Sullivan Senior Citizen Group 13613 Tuttlehill Rd., Milan Wednesday, May 3rd 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Dundee Senior Center 284 W. Monroe St., Dundee Wednesday, May 10th 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bedford Senior Center 1653 Samaria Rd., Temperance Tuesday, May 16th 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Milan Senior Center 45 Neckel Ct., Milan Wednesday, May 24th 11:05 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Monroe Senior Center 15275 S. Dixie Hwy., Monroe Thursday, June 8th 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Frenchtown Senior Center 2786 Vivian Rd., Monroe Wednesday, June 14th 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. *Monroe Co. Opportunity Program 1140 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe Wednesday, June 28th 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Goodwill 255 N. Telegraph Rd., Monroe Thursday, May 11th 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. *These sites will have nutrition information available only. 7
Individual Coaching Wellness tailored to YOU from Live Well. Be Well. The Live Well. Be Well. program wants to help YOU lead a healthier lifestyle! Individual wellness sessions are available for FREE with a Live Well. Be Well. Registered Dietitian, Registered Nurse, or Health Educator on various topics, including: Heart health (Nutrition, Medications, Complications) Diabetes/Pre-diabetes health (Nutrition, Medications, Complications) Glucometer training Nutrition label reading Physical activity Eating well for weight management Planning healthy meals for your family Lab work review Prenatal nutrition Prenatal breastfeeding education Smoking cessation Starting the conversation with your child about sex education and sexually transmitted infections Call now to schedule YOUR wellness session! Appointments are available on Wednesdays. 734-240-7800 8
LWBW Presentations The Live Well. Be Well. Team would love to present health related topics at your health fairs, employee meetings, discussion groups, parent seminars, and workshops! With a qualified team of two Health Educators and a Registered Dietitian, Live Well. Be Well. could present the following: Children/Teens Building Blocks of Nutrition Healthy Snacking Hand Washing HIV and the Immune System Boys and Girls Maturation Stress Management, Coping, and Emotions Introduction to Substance Abuse Adults Nutrition Label Reading Fast Food IQ Diabetes Nutrition Diabetes Complications Lab Results: Know Your Numbers Move More: Flexibility, Strength & Endurance The Dangers of Tobacco We ask that your group be at least 10 individuals for each presentation. 9
Physical Activity Walk and Talk On the third Wednesday of the month, take a walk with the Live Well. Be Well. staff and see the difference a little exercise can have on your blood sugar! If interested, your blood sugar will be taken before and after the walk. Date: Time: Location: May 17 June 21 8:00 a.m. 10:00a.m. Mall of Monroe 8:00 a.m. 10:00a.m. Mall of Monroe July & August: Summer Break No Live Well. Be Well. staff on site; feel free to walk on your own and we ll see you in September! Car Seat Checks This FREE service is conducted by a Certified Car Seat Technician. Did you know? Child restraints are often used incorrectly. One study found that 72% of nearly 3,500 observed car seats and booster seats were misused in a way that could increase a child s risk of injury during a crash (NHTSA, 2006). Bring your car seat manual and your vehicle manual if you have them and learn proper installation techniques. Please allow 30 minutes per car seat. By appointment only. 10
Tips for Staying Safe in the Water this Summer! Swimming is a great recreational sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, but it s important to know how to be safe while you re in the water. The American Red Cross offers these important swimming safety tips you should be aware of before you head out to the pool or beach: Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards. Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim alone. Maintain constant supervision. Make sure everyone in your family learns to swim well. Avoid distractions when supervising children around water. If a child is missing, check the water first. Seconds count in preventing death or disability. Know how and when to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. Protect your skin. Limit the amount of direct sunlight you receive between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and wear sunscreen with a protection factor of at least 15. Drink plenty of water regularly, even if you re not thirsty. Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine in them. Always wear a life jacket! 11
To register for events or contact us for more information: Call: 734-240-7800 Email: LiveWell_BeWell@monroemi.org Website: www.co.monroe.mi.us/publichealth_livewell_bewell Thank you for your continued interest and support in our events!