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National Health Education Week 2020

10/20/2020

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What is Health Education?
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Health Education as any combination of learning experiences designed to help individuals and communities improve their health, by increasing their knowledge or influencing their attitudes.
Health Education is an essential component of Public Health and Health Promotion that combines the conceptualization and educational methodology with other political, social and organizational mobilization actions to achieve changes in population lifestyles, in public policies with implications and social conditions in general. To do this, it incorporates modern approaches from the global movement of Health Promotion and Social Determinants of Health. Health Education is responsible for the planning, development and evaluation of programs, projects and novel initiatives of Health Education and Health Promotion at the national, regional, and international levels. 
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Why is health education important?
  • Improves the health of people, families, and communities.
  • Focuses on prevention of illness and disease.
  • Reduces costly premature death and disability.
  • Health education reduces the financial and human costs of medical treatment.
 
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​​Since 1995, the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) has celebrated National Health Education Week (NHEW), (initially in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services), during the third week of October.
NHEW is focused on increasing national awareness on major public health issues and promoting a better understanding of the role of health education.
​This year NHEW is celebrated from October 19th to October 23rd. SOPHE has many interesting resources and FREE webinars to share:
 Tuesday, October 20 | Emergency Preparedness: Are You Ready?
  • Activity: Webinar – Emergency Management during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Stories from the Field | 2pm EDT
Wednesday, October 21 | Mental Health & Mindfulness
  • Activity: Webinar – Supporting Employee Mental Health and Well-being during COVID-19 |  2pm EDT
Thursday, October 22 | Health Literacy: Words Matter
  • Activity: Webinar – Health Literacy: Words Matter | 2pm EDT
Friday, October 23 | Career Settings for a Health Education/Promotion Specialist
  • Activity: Webinar – A Snapshot of Health Education and Promotion Career Settings | 2pm EDT

​NCFH offers a variety of Educational Resources in English and Spanish, focused on health topics related to general and agricultural worker population that can help address any need for information.
For more health education resources you can access:
  • Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) website: https://www.sophe.org/
  • Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) website: https://www.paho.org/en/topics  
  • Center for Control and Disease Prevention (CDC) website: https://www.cdc.gov/
  • World health Organization (WHO) website: https://www.who.int/health-topics/#C
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Mental Health Care Matters!

10/5/2020

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​According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, one in five adults experience mental illness each year. Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 4-10) and National Depression and Mental Health Screening month in October, we wanted to share some important resources related to mental health that contain valuable information, tools, and resources that you can share with your patient populations, colleagues, family, friends, etc.
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  • The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the national’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.  NAMI works to educate, advocate, listen and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones.​
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  • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
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  • Mental Health America (MHA) is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all. MHA’s work is driven by its commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need them; with recovery as the goal. 
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  • ​​MentalHealthTX is a new website specific to Texas developed by the Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council aimed to better serve Texans in seeking mental or behavioral health assistance by linking people to available local resources.
​NCFH also has COVID Resources for Mental Health specific to the agricultural worker population available. We encourage you to utilize these resources to educate and inform others about mental illness and the importance of taking care of one’s mental health.

Join us in reducing the stigma and start a courageous conversation!
​#MentalHealthCareMatters
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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month With Healthy Traditions

10/1/2020

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PictureElvia provides coaching to a participant in the Lifestyle Change Program.
"Sometimes we get so used to our traditions, it becomes hard for us to change. But we need to live a healthier life,” says Elvia Alcala. National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 - October 15, is a great time to start!
 
As a lifestyle coach with the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program, Elvia helps her Hispanic/Latino community understand that they don’t need to abandon their traditions when celebrating their Hispanic heritage in order to achieve or maintain health goals. She shows people with prediabetes how to make healthy food and activity choices to lower their risk for type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to other health conditions such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney disease. Hispanics/Latinos are more likely than other groups to have prediabetes, which is when a person’s blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis.
 
The good news is that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed by making lifestyle changes, such as eating healthier and being more physically active. When it comes to balancing family traditions with these changes, there are many options! For example, modify an existing tradition by preparing your family’s favorite meal in a healthier way, like using the tips and recipes in the Tasty Recipes for People with Diabetes and Their Families booklet. Or start a brand-new tradition, like having a dance party after dinner to get up and get moving as a family.
 
“It’s important that we all understand why these changes are needed, which is for prevention,” explains Elvia. “We don’t want to end up with type 2 diabetes.”
 
Making healthy food choices, being more active, and supporting family members with prediabetes to lose a few pounds are all ways you can start a new family tradition for better health – and show the next generation that type 2 diabetes doesn’t have to be their future.
 
During this National Hispanic Heritage Month, if you think you may have prediabetes or may be at risk for type 2 diabetes, talk to your doctor or learn more about a lifestyle change program, like the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). The National DPP helps people with prediabetes change their lifestyle to improve their health. Participants work with one of our trained lifestyle coaches and share experiences with others who have the same goals and challenges. Many who have participated in the program say they have more energy, less stress, and better checkups. Signing up with your family can help you create a new, healthier family tradition!

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NCFH News - October 2020

10/1/2020

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October 1, 2020 - The latest issue of NCFH News is now available! 
  • NCFH News! 2021 Virtual Forum for Migrant & Community Health, Limited Time Offer for PPE, Upcoming Webinars, New Learning Collaborative Page + More!

​Stay informed of our events, products and resources, as well as news from the migrant health center community.  Sign up to have NCFH news delivered to your inbox every month.
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  • About
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      • Meet the Artist
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