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BIG BEND RURAL HEALTH NETWORK QUARTERLY
NEWSLETTER • April 2022-June 2022
HEALTHY
SPRING
UNLOCK THE
TOOLS YOU
NEED TO BE A
HEALTHIER YOU
THIS SPRING.
INSIDE
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NEED HEALTH INSURANCE? FLYER -
ENGLISH & SPANISH
THIS
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HEALTH INSURANCE SPECIAL ENROLLMENT FLYER - ENGLISH &
SPANISH
ISSUE
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APRIL IS MINORITY HEALTH MONTH!
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CELEBRATE MINORITY HEALTH MONTH WITH US
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TOBACCO FREE FLORIDA QUIT YOUR WAY
PAGE 8
NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK
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DIABETES EMPOWERMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM
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FROM COVERAGE TO CARE - WHY HAVING HEALTH COVERAGE
IS SO IMPORTANT TO YOUR HEALTH?
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FREE EDUCATION CLASSES AT BIG BEND RURAL HEALTH
NETWORK - CLOSING THE GAP
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TIPS TO HAVE HEALTHIER SPRING
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WANT HELP MANAGING YOUR HEALTH? LET US HELP YOU!
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THE SURPRISING BENEFITS OF STRENGTH TRAINING
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BIG BEND AHEC/ RURAL HEALTH
NETWORK?
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NEED HEALTH INSURANCE?
Call
TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A
TRAINED NAVIGATOR
(850) 224-1177
We offer free and unbiased assistance to consumers and are
knowledgeable of the health plans offered. Call us today!
¿Necesitas seguro de
Llame
salud?
PARA PROGRAMAR UNA CITA CON UN
NAVEGANTE
(850) 224-1177
Nosotros ofrecemos gratis
e imparcial ayudar a los consumidores a conocer los
planes de salud que se ofrecen. ¡Llámenos hoy!
The project described was supported by Funding Opportunity Number NAVCA210430-01-00 from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The contents provided are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the
official views of HHS or any of its agencies.
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Big Life Change?
You may qualify for a special enrollment period
for health insurance!
You may qualify if one of the following has happened in your
household in the last 60 days...
Got married
Had a baby, adopted a child, or placed a child for foster care
Got divorced or legally separated and lost health insurance
Moved Permanently
Will lose coverage in the next 60 days
Meet low-income requirements
Other circumstances may apply!
Make an appointment at
bigbendahec.org or call us
at 850-224-1177.
¿Tenido un gran
cambio de vida?
¡Podría calificar para un período de inscripción especial para el seguro de salud!
Podría calificar si ha ocurrido uno de los siguientes en
los últimos 60 días...
Casarse
Tuvo un bebé, adoptó un niño o colocó a un niño en cuidado de crianza
Se divorció o separó legalmente y perdió el seguro salud
Movido permanentemente
Perderá el seguro salud en los próximos 60 días
Se considera de bajos ingresos
¡Pueden aplicarse otras circunstancias!
Pide cita en
bigbendahec.org o llámanos al
850-224-1177.
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NATIONAL
MINORITY
HEALTH
MONTH
April is Minority Health Month!
During the month of April join us in
highlighting the importance of
improving the health of minority Big Bend AHEC is celebrating Minority
communities and individuals and the Health Month this April by hosting Minority
need to reduce barriers to health for Health Month Events across Leon,
all individuals. Jefferson, Madison, and Taylor counties
throughout the month of April.
The United States has become
increasingly diverse in the last Join us at one of these four events to learn
century. According to the 2010 U.S. about how we help improve the health of
Census, approximately 36 percent of minority communities and individuals and
the population belongs to a racial or reduce barriers to health for all by calling
Big Bend AHEC at 850-224-1177 to RSVP.
ethnic minority group. Some
minorities experience an unequal Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Jefferson
burden of preventable disease, death, County Senior Citizens’ Center from
and disability compared with non- 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
minorities. Minority Health Month is
all about promoting fair access to Friday, April 8, 2022 at the Taylor
health regardless of background to County Senior Citizens’ Center from
help eliminate this unfair burden. 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the
Big Bend AHEC is committed to Madison County Senior Citizens’
improving the health of minority Center, from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
communities by eliminating barriers
to health by creating opportunities Friday, April 22, 2022 at the Jack L.
for community members to improve McLean Community Center (Leon
their health closer to home with free County) from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
health education programs.
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Sources: CDC.gov/minorityhealth
CELEBRATE
NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH MONTH
with
Big Bend Area Health Education Center
"What is Minority Health?" presentation
Healthy Eating/Cooking Demonstrations
Fitness Demonstrations
Financial Literacy presentation
Games
FREE Giveaways!
Sign up for FREE classes
To RSVP for the event, contact:
Jill Patel
jpatel@bigbendahec.org
(850) 224-1177, ext. 1102
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PUBLIC
HEALTH IS
WHERE
YOU ARE
NATIONAL PUBLIC
HEALTH WEEK
National Public Health Week is April 4-10, 2022.
This year's theme is: Public Health is Where You Are.
Where we live impacts our communities' health. Knowing this helps us determine how we
can help make our communities healthier, stronger, and safer. This highlights the truth that
the places where we are: physically, mentally, and societally can affect our health. The focus
of this week is to learn more about what we can do as communities to protect and prioritize
the work of public health.
Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they
live, learn, and play. Public health aims to prevent people from getting sick and promote
wellness by encouraging healthy behaviors.
Focuses of National Public Health Week 2022
Having support and feeling included within the community can have a positive effect on
our mental and physical health.
Barriers can make it harder for some people to find public health resources available
close to them. Barriers can include physical, mental, financial, cultural, and language
barriers.
Some communities may have a harder time than others finding and using health
resources. It is important to listen to communities of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and
people with disabilities to make sure public health available to all.
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Source: nphw.org
Let the Power of the Diabetes
Empowerment Education Program™
Work for You!
The Diabetes Empowerment
What Is DEEP? Education Program™ (DEEP™) is an
• DEEP workshops are interactive and evidence-based diabetes self-
involve demonstrations, role play, management education (DSME)
games, and other engaging activities
program for people with prediabetes
for group learning.
or diabetes.
• DEEP provides a supportive
environment where participants work
together in a small group to learn
Topics Discussed...
about health management tools and • Understanding the
lifestyle choices. human body & diabetes
• Monitoring your body
• Diabetes risk factors &
DEEP Can Improve Your... complications
• A1C levels and systolic blood • Nutrition education &
pressure meal planning
• Diabetes knowledge • Understanding & managing
• Physical activity diabetes medications
• Following a healthy eating plan • Physical activity
• Glucose self-monitoring • Accessing your health team
• Medication adherence • Managing stress
• Perceived confidence in self-care
Big Bend Area Health Education Center (BBAHEC) is now
offering DEEP classes. If you are interested in joining a class or
partnering with us to host the DEEP Program at your facility please
reach out to the DEEP Team at 850-224-1177 or email
twarnke@bigbendahec.org.
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FROM
COVERAGE
TO CARE
Why is having
health coverage
so important?
Why is having health coverage so Most health coverage includes
important? immunizations for children and adults,
No one plans to get sick or get hurt, but most annual visits for women and seniors, and
people will need medical care at some point in regular screenings. Visiting a doctor regularly
their lives when something unexpected can help you avoid big health issues or catch
happens. Having health insurance can help them early. Having health insurance
you live a healthier life and protect you from coverage can help you find a place to receive
unexpected, expensive medical bills. these services regularly.
The Federal Health Insurance Marketplace
Coverage isn’t only important when you’re
offers health insurance to individuals who
sick. Having health care insurance coverage
are not able to get insurance through their
can allow you get primary care and
job or receive public insurance assistance
preventative services to help you and your
through Medicaid or Medicare. The
family live long, healthy lives.
Marketplace offers finance assistance to
those eligible when they purchase a health
Staying healthy increases the chances you’ll be
plan through the marketplace. This
able to be there for your friends and family for assistance could lower the premiums you
years to come. One of the ways to stay healthy pay and reduce how much money you must
is to seek preventative health care service. pay out of your own pocket when you seek
medical care.
Preventative services include screenings,
check-ups that can help you manage existing Visit page 4 of the newsletter to learn more
illnesses and detect new ones at early stages about special enrollment periods.
when treatment is most likely to work. Having
health insurance coverage can make these Need health insurance? Call Big Bend
preventative visits more affordable and help AHEC or visit our website today to see if
you stay on top of your health. you’re eligible for a special enrollment
period for healthcare.gov at 850-224-1177.
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Sources: cms.govFOR THE
free Education community
Free in person & Virtual Services
Financial Cooking Fitness Health
Literacy Demonstrations Classes Screenings
If you are interested in having us host group classes for your
facility, workforce or family,
Email us at: jpatel@bigbendahec.org or Call us at: 850-224-1177
BIG BEND AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER
We Are Here to Serve You and The Community!
Our mission is to create and enhance community and academic partnerships that improve the
health of rural & medically underserved populations. Through coordinated efforts, we aim to
reduce racial and ethnic health disparities within the community.
PAGE ELEVEN|BBRHN NEWSLETTERHEALTHY
LIFESTYLE
HABITS TO
HELP YOU
SPRING
FORWARD
Americans don’t live as long as people in most other developed countries. This spring resolve to live a
better, longer, and healthier life by adopting some new habits. You can help prevent chronic diseases
like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer with 8 healthy habits this spring. Consider adopting
one of the habits below to help kickstart your health this Spring!
Move More, Sit Less.
Get at least 150 minutes of exercise every week.
Eat a Balanced Diet.
Try healthy food choices like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy
products.
Rethink Your Drink.
Substitute water for sugary or alcoholic drinks to stay hydrated and healthy.
Get Enough Sleep.
Adults need at least 7 hours of sleep at night.
Be Sun Safe.
Cover up, wear a hat and sunscreen to avoid harmful sun exposure.
Brush Your Teeth.
Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.
Don’t Use Tobacco
You can do it! Call Big Bend AHEC for free quit support.
Learn Your Health History.
Talk to your family and your doctor about your family health history.
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Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/Want help managing your health?
Big Bend AHEC offers a variety of evidence-based
health self-management courses free of cost. Each
class is taught by trained leaders, and can be offered
in-person or virtually.
A Matter of Balance Diabetes Education and
Community-dwelling seniors Empowerment Program
aged 60 and older can join The DEEP program is a six week
this eight week program course that covers a wide range
focused on reducing the fear of topics related to the
of falling, and increasing management of diabetes. This
strength, balance, and course is open to anyone with
activity levels. Each weekly diabetes or pre-diabetes, as
class is two hours long. well as their loved ones.
Powerful Tools for Chronic Disease Self-
Caregivers Management Program
Anyone who is a caregiver to a CDSMP is a fantastic six week
child, relative, or loved one with long workshop-based course
a long-term health condition that aids those living with
can benefit from this six week chronic disease in managing
program designed to help their symptoms and engaging in
caregivers focus on self-care, thoughtful self-care to increase
communication, a decision quality of life, decrease pain, and
making. engage in better communication
with their healthcare team.
Call us at 850.224.1177 or visit our website at www.bigbendahec.org
PAGE THIRTEEN|BBRHN NEWSLETTERSURPRISING
BENEFITS OF
RESISTANCE
TRAINING
Resistance training can help you get
Surprising Benefits of stronger, feel better, and achieve your
Resistance Training health goals. Men and women of all
ages can benefit from strength training.
Develop strong bones.
Resistance training can increase bone
density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. What is it? Resistance training is any
physical movements that use your body
Manage your weight.
weight or equipment to build muscle,
Resistance training can help you manage or
lose weight by increasing your metabolism strength, and endurance.
so you burn more calories.
The American Heart Association
Enhance your quality of life.
Resistance training can improve your recommends strength training at least
quality of life and improve your ability to do twice week. Start slowly and gradually
everyday activities. It can protect your
increase the resistance or weight as
joints, contribute to better balance, reduce
risk of falls, and help you maintain exercises become easier. If you have a
independence as you age. chronic condition or if you are older
than 40 and not regularly active, check
Manage chronic conditions.
Resistance training can reduce the signs with a doctor before beginning a
and symptoms of some chronic conditions strength training program.
like arthritis, back pain, obesity, heart
disease, depression and diabetes.
Sharpen your thinking skills.
Research suggests strength training can
improve thinking and learning skills.
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Sources: mayoclinic.org/cancer.orgRECIPE
OF THE
No-Bake
MONTH
Ingredients
Peanut Butter & 1/3 cup Splenda or Sweet-n-Low
1/3 cup skim milk
Chocolate Bites 1/2 cup peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3 tbsps mini-choclate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Combine Splenda and milk in a
saucepan over medium heat. Bring to
boil. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla.
Step 2: Remove from heat and add oats.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Step 3: Scoop into 1 tbsp balls and let
cool and refrigerate.
Prep time: 10 min.
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Source: diabetesfoodhub.orgAPRIL 2022
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 Neighborhood Jefferson Co. 2 Springtime
Empowerment Build a Bag
Event Event Tallahassee
Jefferson Co.
Virtual
Minority Health Month Tobacco Cessation
Event Class
@9:30AM
3 4 Tobacco 5 6 Holmes Co. Diabetes
7 8 9
Hybrid Diabetes Empowerment Education
Cessation Empowerment Taylor Co.
Program Class 9:30AM
Class 4PM Education Program Taylor Co. CTG Fitness Class Minority Health Month
@TMH Cancer Class 10AM Boys and Girls Club Event
Center Tobacco Cessation Class
8:15AM @Kearney Center
Hybrid Diabetes
10 11 12 Empowerment 13 Holmes Co. Diabetes
14 Jake Gaither Senior Center
15 16
Empowerment Education Diabetes Empowerment
Education Program
Program Class 9:30AM Education Program Class
Class 10AM
Tobacco Cessation Class 11AM
Tobacco Cessation Tobacco Cessation 8:15AM @Kearney Center
Class 5:30PM Class 6:00PM
@Wakulla County @Havana Public Virtual Spanish Tobacco
Public Library Library Cessation Class @5:30PM
Virtual Jake Gaither Senior Center
17 18 19 Hybrid Diabetes 20 Virtual Diabetes
Empowerment Education
21 Diabetes Empowerment 22 23
Tobacco Empowerment Program Class 10AM Education Program Class Leon Co.
Cessation Education Program 11AM
Class 10AM Tobacco Cessation Class Minority Health Month
Class Madison Co.
8:15AM @Kearney Center Event
@5:30PM Minority Health Month
Event
24 25 26 Hybrid Diabetes 27 Virtual Diabetes 28
Jake Gaither Senior Center
29 30
Diabetes Empowerment
Empowerment Education Tobacco
Empowerment Education Program Class
Program Class 10AM City of Quincy Health
Education Program 11AM Cessation
Class 10AM Tobacco Cessation Class
Class 9AM and Resource Fair
8:15AM @Kearney Center
@FDOH
Virtual Tobacco
Wakulla
Cessation Class @7:00PM
Upcoming Events at Big Bend Rural
Health Network
MAY 2022
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Hybrid Diabetes
1 2 3 Empowerment 4 Virtual Diabetes
Empowerment Education 5 Jake Gaither Senior Center 6 7
Education Program Diabetes Empowerment
Program Class 10AM Education Program Class
Class 10AM
Sunshine Health 11AM
Open House Tabling
Tobacco Cessation Class
8:15AM @Kearney Center
Virtual Diabetes
8 9 10 Hybrid Diabetes
Empowerment
11 Empowerment Education 12 Jake Gaither Senior Center 13 14
Program Class 10AM Diabetes Empowerment
Education Program
Education Program Class
Class 10AM Virtual Spanish Tobacco
11AM
Tobacco Cessation Cessation Class @5:30PM
Class @5:30PM @
Wakulla County Public Virtual Tobacco
Library Cessation Class @7PM
Virtual Diabetes
15 16 Virtual Tobacco
17 Empowerment 18 Virtual Diabetes 19 Jake Gaither Senior Center
Diabetes Empowerment
20 21 Soul of
Empowerment Education
Cessation Class Education Program
Class 6PM Program Class 10AM
Education Program Class
11AM
Southside
5:30PM
Event
22 23 Virtual Tobacco 24 Virtual Diabetes
Empowerment Education
25 26 27 28
Cessation Class Program Class 6PM
@5:30PM
Virtual Diabetes
29 30 31 Empowerment Education
Program Class 6PM
PAGE SIXTEEN|BBRHN NEWSLETTERUpcoming Events at Big Bend Rural
Health Network
JUNE 2022
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4
TLH Senior Center
Diabetes Empowerment
Education Program Class
10AM
5 6 7 8 Virtual Spanish Tobacco
9 TLH Senior Center
10 11
Virtual Diabetes Diabetes Empowerment
Cessation Class @5:30PM
Empowerment Education Education Program Class
Virtual Tobacco Program Class 6PM 10AM
Cessation Class
@5:30PM
12 13 14 Virtual Diabetes
Empowerment Education
15 16 TLH Senior Center 17 18 Virtual
Program Class 6PM Diabetes Empowerment
Education Program Class
Tobacco
Tobacco Cessation Class 10AM Cessation Class
@5:30PM @Wakulla @9:30AM
County Public Library
19 20 21 22 23 TLH Senior Center
24 25
Virtual Diabetes Diabetes Empowerment
Empowerment Education Education Program Class
Program Class 6PM 10AM
26 27 28 29 30 TLH Senior Center
Virtual Tobacco Diabetes Empowerment
Education Program Class
Cessation Class @7PM
10AM
We hope everyone has a safe and
healthy Spring!
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