Live Well. Be Well. MONROE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT MAY AUGUST 2018 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 6 5 Physical Activity & Car Seat Checks 7 Individual Coaching 8 LWBW Presentations 9 A Summer Sweet Treat 10 Health Department Events 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 Safe Sleep Immunizations Car Seat Safety Price: Free to anyone 14 years and older Dates and Times: May 9 June 13 July 11 5 7 p.m. 5 7 p.m. 10 a.m. 12 p.m. August 8 10 a.m. 12 p.m. 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: $35.00 includes AHA card and workbook Location: Monroe County Health Dept. 2353 S. Custer Rd. Monroe Dates and Times: May 23 June 27 July 25 August 22 5 7 p.m. 5 7 p.m. 10 a.m. 12 p.m. 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Space is limited in CPR classes. Pre-registration is required. American Heart Association Disclaimer: American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS, and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association. 4
Living with Diabetes Join a diabetes support group with monthly presentations from a Registered Dietitian, Health Educator, or guest speaker to help manage your health. 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 Call 734-240-7800 to RSVP! May 16th This month, health educator Jamie Eathorne, MPH will lead an interactive MyPlate activity! We will discuss the nutritional benefits of the five MyPlate groups and practice carbohydrate counting with examples from each. June 20th Join the Live Well. Be Well. dietitian to discuss American Diabetes Association Diabetes Superfoods! Learn health benefits of these foods and ideas for incorporating them into your daily intake! July No Meeting August No Meeting Individuals with pre-diabetes, diabetes, and support persons are welcome to attend! 5
Nutrition 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: 5/2/18 Location: Monroe County Health Department 2353 S. Custer, Monroe Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Price: FREE, pre-registration is encouraged Orange Oatmeal Pancakes! Recipe courtesy of Cooking Matters, available at: https://cookingmatters.org/recipes/orange-oatmeal-pancakes Serving Size Serves 6, 2 (4-inch) pancakes per serving Ingredients ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup whole wheat flour ½ cup quick oats 1 Tablespoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 large egg ¾ cup orange juice ½ cup nonfat milk 2 Tablespoons canola oil Non-stick cooking spray Instructions 1. In a large bowl, combine flours, oats, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. 2. In another large bowl, crack egg. Beat lightly with a fork. 3. Add orange juice, milk, and canola oil to egg. Mix well. 4. Coat large skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. 5. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Do not overmix. 6. Pour ¼ cup batter into hot pan for each pancake. Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning. 7. Flip pancakes when bubbles appear on top of the batter and the edges are slightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Cook until second side is slightly browned, about 2-3 minutes more. 6
Physical Activity Walk and Talk On the third Wednesday of each month, visit the Live Well. Be Well. staff to 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: 5/16 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Mall of Monroe 6/20 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Mall of Monroe 7/18 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Mall of Monroe 8/15 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Mall of Monroe Car Seat Checks This FREE service is conducted by a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. Did you know? Child restraints are often used incorrectly. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, 73% of car seats are not used or installed correctly. Fortunately, correctly used car seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71%. Bring your car seat manual and your vehicle manual if you have them and learn proper installation techniques. Please allow at least 30 minutes per car seat. By appointment 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 or Health Educator on various topics, including: Heart health Diabetes/Pre-diabetes health Nutrition label reading Physical activity Eating well for weight management Planning healthy meals for your family Prenatal nutrition Prenatal breastfeeding education Smoking cessation Starting the conversation with your child about puberty and sexually transmitted infections Stress management and coping strategies 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, youth groups, and workshops! Our Live Well. Be Well. Health Educator or Registered Dietitian are available to present on: Body Image and Eating Disorders The Dangers of Tobacco Fast Food IQ Germs and the Immune System Healthy Snacking Heart Healthy Habits Introduction to Substance Abuse Maturation for Boys and Girls Mindful Eating MyPlate 101 Nutrition Label Reading Rethink Your Drink Sexually Transmitted Infections Stress Management And more upon request! We ask that your group be at least 10 individuals for each presentation. To schedule a presentation, contact Live Well. Be Well. today! 9
A Summer Sweet Treat Healthier S mores! S mores are a popular warm weather treat. This summer, try our Live Well. Be Well. Healthier S mores! They can satisfy your craving for a sweet treat in one perfect portion controlled snackable sandwich. Use your imagination to add in healthy extras for a fun variety that will add s more nutrition! Healthier S mores Tips! Use miniatures sizes for your chocolate. Why? Portion control! Try dark chocolate vs. milk chocolate. Why? More antioxidants! But we still have to be mindful of portion control. Add fruit: try sliced strawberries or bananas. Why? Fruit adds fiber! You ll stay satisfied longer after your sweet snack! Add peanut (or other nut) butter. Why? Nut butters add protein! Protein also helps keep you satisfied longer! Enjoy with a glass of non-fat or low-fat milk. Why? Milk contains great protein! The extra protein will help you stay satisfied even longer! Plus milk provides calcium and vitamin D! No campfire? Use your microwave! Place 1 marshmallow and 1 dark chocolate miniature bar on a graham cracker square. Microwave for 30 seconds. Add your favorite healthy extras. Top with a second graham cracker square and enjoy! 10
Upcoming Health Department Events Anonymous Confidential W A L K I N S W E L C O M E R A P I D T E S T R E S U L T S N O I N S U R A N C E N E E D E D Q u e s t i o n s C a l l 7 3 4-240- 7 8 0 0 The Monroe County Health Department will not discriminate against any individual because of residency, religion, creed, race, color, national origin, or sexual orientation. 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!