Wednesday, August 8, 2012

IHS Provider Update: August 1st



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August is National Breastfeeding Month!
Did you know that breastfeeding is beneficial for children, mothers, and society as a whole? How about that when communities make a conscious effort to support breastfeeding, the health of the entire community benefits? With such widespread benefits, August has been declared National Breastfeeding Month and the Surgeon General has announced a Call for Action to support mothers in making the choice to breastfeed their children while simultaneously eliminating the barriers that exist in such a choice within our communities.  Learn More >

SRHN 2012 Health and Human Service Honorees Named
The Steuben Rural Health Network is pleased to announce the 2012 Health and Human Service Honorees. Southern Tier Hospice & Palliative Care is awarded with the Outstanding Service to Rural Health Care and Dawn Brucie, Deputy Director of Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, is recognized with the Distinguished Award in Human Services. Both Southern Tier Hospice & Palliative Care and Dawn Brucie will be presented with their respective awards and honored at this year's Steuben Rural Health Network Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at the Corning Country Club. 
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Community Conversations: UWST is "Turning Outward"
The United Way of the Southern Tier has embarked on an exciting new journey and needs your help! Through a new partnership with the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, UWST is "Turning Outward" to lead group conversations with people from all walks of life in order to gain a deeper understanding of what citizens' aspirations are for the local community. Help the United Way of the Southern Tier become a more relevant and effective agent of change by hosting a community conversation - it's that easy!  Learn More >

AmeriCorps Co-Sponsored Distribution of Back-to-School Supplies
AmeriCorps Kids First Initiative, in collaboration with Catholic Charities Turning Point, will be distributing back packs and school supplies for the Fall 2012 school year to students who attend the approved school districts. Registration will take place on Friday, August 10th at Catholic Charities Turning Point from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm and distribution of the supplies will be on Friday, August 24th -just in time for the start of the 2012 school year!  Learn More >

There's still a chance to register! GOTR Kick-Off in Chemung County
Girls on the Run of the Southern Tier will be holding a second registration and information booth on Tuesday, August 7th from 2 pm - 3 pm  at Cohen Elementary School for the Fall 2012 kick-off session in Chemung County beginning on Tuesday, August 14th. Any girl, regardless of place of residence or the school she attends, is able to participate in this session. With only 10 spots still available, a reduced rate of $25 per girl, and first come first serve registration, don't miss out on this chance to sign-up!  Learn More >

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Save the Date - NYPATH Adolescent Health & Wellness Training
This fall, the Steuben Rural Health Network, in collaboration with the Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health at Columbia University and the University of Rochester Medical Center, will be offering a New York Promoting and Advancing Teen Health (NYPATH) Training for medical providers that serve adolescents. All physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who provide health care services to adolescents are invited to this training on Friday, September 28, 2012 at the Radisson Hotel Corning, which will focus on increasing clinician capacity to provide high-quality, evidence-based, and adolescent-friendly sexual and reproductive healthcare services.  Learn More >

American Red Cross Training for Staff of United Way Agencies
With a generous grant from the United Way of the Southern Tier, the American Red Cross is able to offer free Adult CPR/AED and First Aid Training to staff of United Way agencies in Steuben and Chemung Counties. Through this training, participants will learn to recognize and respond to emergencies, as well as how to protect themselves while caring for others. United Way agencies with 6 or more staff to participate in the training can schedule a class at their own location, while fewer individuals may attend community classes.  Learn More > 
IHS Calendar of Events

August:
*For more information on the Walking Group, please call 607-776-9467 x229.

September:
October:
November:
  • Friday, November 2 - Girls on the Run (GOTR) Coaches Training - IHS, Bath, NY
  • Friday, November 9 - GOTR Coaches Training - Community Room at Harris Hill Soaring Museum, Elmira, NY
  • Friday, November 16 - GOTR Coaches Training - Schuyler County Shared Services Building, Watkins Glen, NY
*Please call the Steuben Rural Health Network at 607-776-9467 x226 for more info

Other Events:
Award Nominations 
There are a few community awards looking for nominations right now. They are:

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