Making Connections  ~  Improving Lives Welcome to Healthy Communities of the Capital Area Newsletter Archives. We produce several newsletters a month, each focused on an important part of being/becoming a healthy community. Our Newsletter publishing schedule is: Monthly:  School and Youth Worksite Wellness Quarterly: Tobacco Cessation Substance Abuse Prevention. Seasonally:  Energy Issues (staying warm and well fed during the winter) Occasionally we send notice of breaking news, meetings, and events you may want to attend to lend your voice, hear from others or just have fun! If you would like to sign up to receive our newsletters and event notices, please activate the "Join our Mailing List" link under our mailing address below on the right. If you are interested in receiving only certain newsletters, contact Karen at HCCA. Please feel free to browse our past newsletters, become a subscriber, and use the tools we have assembled on our website to create a healthy community where ever you are! Vol 6 Issue 1 Substance Abuse Prevention News  (3/29/2013) - Welcome to Shay Daily - upcoming Seller/Server Trainings - What are you saying "Yes" to? - Area Substance Abuse Prevention News HCCA Changes as of July 1, 2012  (6/29/2012) Read this update on changes to HCCA as a result of the Fund For Healthy Maine School and Community Grants distribution and/or cessation. Vol 5 Issue 7 Worksite Wellness June 2012   (6/6/2012) - Farewell from Amy Wagner, Worksite Wellness Program Manager - June Health Observances - Guest Columnist - Sara Dostie - Resources Vol 5 Issue 6 Worksite Wellness May 2012  (5/2/2012) - May Health Observances - The "Zero" of 5-2-1-0 - Stress Management- Part 3 - Healthier Entrepreneurs Corner - Resources Vol 5 Issue 5 Worksite Wellness April 2012  (3/28/2012) - April health Observances - Parents Who Host, Lose the Most - Healthier Entrepreneurs Corner - Guest Columnist-Stress Management by Sara M. Dostie Part 2 Vol 5 Issue 4 Worksite Wellness March 2012  (3/6/2012) - March Health Observances - Sarah M. Dosti on Stress Management - Wellness Programs and the business bottom line - Healthy Entrepreneurs: taking part in wellness activities with no healthy insurance coverage. Vol 5 Issue 3 Worksite Wellness Feb 2012  (2/1/2012) - February Health Observances - Guest Columnist: Jo-Anne Bushy on Telephonic diabetes Education and Support (TDES) - Quitting Tobacco supports - Places to move Vol 5 Issue 2 Public Health News  (1/31/2012) - Augusta Warming Center - Winthrop Chili Challenge - Resources to heat your home - How to apply for LiHEAP - Tips on staying healthy this winter Vol 5 Issue 1 Worksite Wellness Jan 2012  (1/4/2012) - Monthly observances - Entrepreneurs Corner: How might being an entrepreneur effect my health? - Healthy Maine Works - Places to be active - General Resources Vol 4 Issue 16 Worksite Wellness Dec 2011  (12/7/2011) - December Health Observances: Tie one on for Safety - Resisting temptation during the holiday season - Save Emergency Rooms for Emergencies - Entrepreneurs Corner: I am healthy, why make maintaining health a priority? Vol 4 Issue 15 Worksite Wellness Nov 2011   (11/2/2011) - November Health Observances: American Diabetes Month; Great American SmokeOut; Tie One On for Safety - Healthier Entrepreneurs Corner: Saving money while taking care of yourself - Wellness Team Corner: safety as part of your wellness program - Save the Dates! - Resources Vol 4 Issue 14 Worksite Wellness Oct 2011  (10/13/2011) - October Observances - Eat better, Eat together; Domestic Violence Awareness; Health Literacy - Healthier Entrepreneurs - How to stay motivated when work is no longer fun - Wellness Team Corner - Behavioral Health - Resources - Save the date! Vol 4 issue 13 - Worksite Wellness Sept 2011 ness  (9/7/2011) - Health Observances: America on the Move; Healthy Aging; Fruit and Veggie Month; National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month - Healthier Entrepreneurs Corner: When to have screenings - Wellness Team Corner: the Benefits of Worksite Wellness in Difficult and Unpredictable Times - Resources - Save the Date! Vol 4 Issue 12 - Worksite Wellness August 2011   (7/28/2011) - August Health Observances - Try Mediation First - Resources Vol 4 Issue 11 - Maine Legislative Action  (7/22/2011) - Thank you for your Advocacy - Legislative Actions Vol 4 Issue 10 - Worksite Wellness July 2011   (7/6/2011) - July Observances - Wellness Team Corner - Healthier Entrepreneurs Corner - Resources Vol 4 Issue 9 - Worksite Wellness June 2011  (6/1/2011) - June Health Observances - Maine's Drug Take Back Event results - Maximizing your insurance plan's health benefits Vol 4 Issue 8 - Worksite Wellness May 2011  (5/4/2011) - May Health Observances - Wellness Corner - Healthier Entrepreneurs Vol 4 Issue 7 - Worksite Wellness April 2011  (3/30/2011) - April Health Observances - DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day - Wellness Team Corner - Resources - Healthier Entrepreneurs Corner Vol 4 Issue 6 - Worksite Wellness March 2011  (3/2/2011) - March Health Observances - New--Healthier Entrepreneurs Corner - Resources - Indoor Walking Opportunities - Breathe Easy! Vol 4 Issue 5 - Substance Abuse Prevention March 2011   (3/18/2011) - New Name for Substance Abuse Workgroup: ASAP - Upcoming events - Healthy Start Spring Forum on Substance Abuse Prevention in Young Families - HECK of a Problem Peer-to- Peer Training to prevent prescription drug mis-use Vol 4 Issue 4 Winter 2011  (2/17/2011) - Warming Center in Augusta - Kennebec Explorer comes to central Maine - Heating assistance programs - Exercise opportunities in the Winter - Keep Me Well Vol 4 Issue 3 Worksite Wellness Feb 2011  (2/2/2011) - February Health Observances - March into May - Try the KVYMCA for free - see the details - Wellness Corner - know your numbers! - Resources for improved health Vol 4 Issue 2 School and Youth Winter 2011  (2/14/2011) - Get ME Ready - HCCA Selected as a FoodCorps Site - Introducing the Kennebec Explorer - Grant Opportunities and Resources Vol 4 Issue 1 Worksite Wellness Jan 2011  (1/5/2011) - January health Observances - Cynergy Volley Ball court fundraiser - Indoor Walking Opportunities - Gardiner Waterfront open - Safety Works!! Vol 3 Issue 20 Worksite Wellness Dec 2010   (12/1/2010) - Healthy Maine Works - Handwashing Awareness Week - 3D Prevention Month-Worksite Well - Worksite Wellness Program Evaluation Vol 3 Issue 19 Worksite Wellness Nov 2010   (11/8/2010) - American Diabetes Month - take the Diabetes Risk test - Great American Smoke- out - Tie One On for Safety - Wellness Corner: Spiritual and Social Wellness Vol 3 Issue 18 Worksite Wellness Oct 2010   (10/6/2010) - Smokefree areas for Worksites and Public Spaces - Worksite Wellness Conference - October Health Observances Vol 3 Issue 17 - School and Youth Sept 2010  (9/2/2010) - Back to School 2010! - Integrate Physical Activity with Take Time! - Grant Opportunities - School Flu Clinics - What is Renee Reading? Vol 3 Issue 16 - Worksite Wellness Sept 2010   (9/1/2010) - Free Tobacco Free and Smoke Free signs! - Alcohol Seller/Server Trainings - Low Cost and Local - Wellness Corner: Distracted Driving - September Health Observances - Keep Me Well.org - free on-line health risk assessment - Farmer's market schedules - and much more! Vol 3 Issue 15 - Worksite Wellness August 2010   (7/29/2010) - New signage designs for worksite Smokefree areas - Wellness corner: Drive Sober, Drive Safe - Free Healthy Maine Works software program - New Education Tool for Prescription Drugs - Upcoming training opportunities - Wellness Council of Maine Leadership Forum September 23rd Vol 3 Issue 14 - Worksite Wellness July 2010   (7/7/2010) -July Observances: Clean Beaches Day, Eye Injury Prevention, etc; -Sun Safety; -Benefits of Chair Massages; -the hidden costs of substance abuse in our communities Vol 3 Issue 13 - School and Youth June 2010   (6/8/2010) Local Champions recognized; -Upcoming events and grant opportunities for schools; -State Park Passport Program; - Farm to School programs; - Safe Graduation and - How to keep your and other teen's safe Vol 3 Issue 12 - Worksite Wellness News June 2010   (6/2/2010) - June Health Observances - Wellness Team Corner: Outdoor Safety- Sun and Ticks - June Holidays and resources Vol 3 Issue 11 - Worksite Wellness News May 2010  (5/5/2010) - May Health Observances: Asthma and Allergy Awareness; Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention; National Stroke Awareness; National Blood Pressure Awareness - Wellness Corner: What does health Care Reform mean to Worksite Wellness? - Medication Collection Day, Saturday May 15 - Keep ME Well - Worksite Wellness tools and grant opportunities Vol 3 Issue 10 - School and Youth News April 2010  (4/15/2010) - First Time Camper Program - Prescription Take Back Program - Maranacook Youth Advocacy Group Goes to D.C. and Speaks out in Augusta - Hall-Dale Elementary Fuels up to Play 60 - Grant Opportunities & Resources Vol 3 Issue 9 - Worksite Wellness News April 2010  (3/31/2010) - April Health Observances: National Alcohol Awareness Month; Humor Month; Stress Awareness Month; National TV-Turnoff Week April 19-25th and more - Medication Collection Day - Grant Opportunities Vol 3 Issue 8 - School and Youth News Spring 2010  (3/17/2010) - Keep ME Well - US Surgeon General to Visit Augusta - 5-2-1-0 Mini-Grant Opportunity Healthy Snacks at Maranacook Vol 3 Issue 7 - Worksite Wellness News March 2010   (3/8/2010) - March is Colorectal Awareness Month - Upcoming events - Current and Future Monthly Observances - Diabetes risk indicators - Keep Me Well Vol 3 Issue 6 - Project Graduation 2010  (3/4/2010) - Augusta - Gardiner - Hall-Dale - Maranacook - Winthrop Vol 3 Issue 5 - Substance Abuse Prevention News February 2010   (2/26/2010) - SAWG report - Youth Voices ring out - Prescription Drop-off Event in May Vol 3 Issue 4 Winter Warming Issue - 2010  (2/8/2010) - New Augusta Warming Center Opens - Help to heat homes available - Good food helps keep your body warm - Local Agency Spotlight: Spectrum Generations Vol 3 Issue 3 Worksite Wellness - February 2010  (2/3/2010) - February Health Observances - H1N1 - Free vaccines - Staying active during the winter - why and where - Tips on being a wise health consumer Vol 3 Issue 2 School and Youth - Winter 2010  (2/1/2010) - RSU #4 Future Search process - Keep Me Well - Grant and Award opportunities Vol 3 Issue 1 Worksite Wellness - January 2010  (1/19/2010) - Supporting Employee New Years Resolutions - Monthly Observances - Indoor Walking locations Vol 2 Issue 28 School and Youth - December 2009   (12/17/2009) - Legislative Update - Hallowell's Walking School Bus - Gardiner's new playground on the Common - Grant opportunities for Schools Vol 2 Issue 27 Community Health Fall 2009  (12/9/2009) - Drug Free Communities Grant Awarded Southern Kennebec Group - HCCA's Legislative Reception - Southern Kennebec Resources: Transportation; Heating Assistance; Daily Basics Vol 2 Issue 26 Worksite Wellness - December 2009  (12/2/2009) - December Health Observances - Free signs for smoke-free workplaces - Guest column: Dr. David York on urgent care Vol 2 Issue 25 School and Youth - November 2009  (11/20/2009) - Anthony Anderson, accomplished MSAD#11 School Health Coordinator, is bid a fond farewell. - Mini-Grants for Farm to School and Take Time! announced - Many new grant opportunities listed Vol 2 Issue 24 Worksite Wellness - November 2009  (11/4/2009) - Great American Smoke out!! - Free signs for you and/or your organization - Tie One on For Safety - Wellness Team Corner: Medical Self Care Vol 2 Issue 23 Worksite Wellness - October 2009  (10/8/2009) - Smoke -Free laws in effect starting this month - October Observances - Tips for businesses to keep healthy - Drug Free Work Week Vol 2 Issue 22 School and Youth - September 2009  (9/15/2009) - Back to School Edition! - Information and opportunities for educators and others involved in shaping the citizens of tomorrow today! Vol 2 Issue 21 Worksite Wellness Newsletter - September 2009  (9/2/2009) - H1N1 updates, policy considerations and workplace etiquette. - Upcoming events - September Observances: Fruit and Veggie Month; Cholesterol Health Month. Vol 2 Issue 20 School and Youth - August 2009   (8/12/2009) - Upcoming events - Air Quality Reports - What Renee is Reading - Farm to School - Grant opportunities Vol 2 Issue 19 Worksite Newsletter - August 2009  (8/5/2009) - Two new health related laws go into effect. - Free web evidence based resources for calculating the cost of poor employee health - Monthly Health Observances - Wellness Team Corner Vol 2 Issue 18 School and Youth - July 2009   (7/7/2009) - Grant funding opportunities for next year - Winthrop Youth Group is a Shoe - in for Tobacco Awareness - Upcoming events of interest - Breathing easier at Maine Parks and Beaches Vol 2 Issue 17 Worksite Newsletter - July 2009   (7/1/2009) - New Non-Smoking Laws - Sample Worksite Sun Safety Policy - July Observances Vol 2 Issue 16 General News - June 2009  (6/26/2009) - Community Health Improvement Plan Update - H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information - Welcome new Board Member - Area News and Honors Volume 2 Issue 15 School and Youth - June 2009  (6/15/2009) - Breathing Easier at Maine Parks and Beaches - Informed Choices in Restaurants made easier - Grant opportunities - Lots of upcoming events! Vol 2 Issue 14 Worksite Wellness - June 2009  (6/3/2009) - June Wellness Events - Tips on helping your teen resist and avoid substance abuse - Workplaces: how to go tobacco free - local activities such as Farmer's markets Vol 2 Issue 13 School and Youth - May 2009  (5/15/2009) - Smoke-Free State Parks and Beaches - HCCA Honorees at Annual Meeting - Camping in Maine! Vol 2 Issue 12 Worksite Wellness - April 2009   (5/12/2009) - Flu protection information for Worksites - Asthma and Allergy Awareness, Stroke Awareness and Blood Pressure Awareness Month - Guest column: William McPeck, MSW, CWWPC - Wellness Team Corner Vol 2 Issue 11 Substance Abuse Prevention - April 2009   (4/23/2009) - Regional Substance Prevention Coalition Formalized - Ways to take action against substance abuse - Youth Voices are active - Special Thanks Vol 2 Issue 10 School and Youth - April 2009  (4/7/2009) Turn OFF The TV week, Upcoming events and sources of funding for health related activities. This and more in our April School and Youth Newsletter. Vol 2 Issue 9 Worksite Wellness - April 2009  (4/2/2009) In this month's Newsletter: - April National Humor Month! - Register for the free upcoming June Worksite Wellness Workshop. - April is also Alcohol Awareness Month - Crisis is a time of Opportunity Vol 2 Issue 9A Heating Assistance - March 2009  (3/31/2009) Final Heating newsletter of the season. Upcoming Talent Show, tips from readers. Heating assistance is available through the summer. Vol 2 Issue 8 School and Youth - March 2009  (3/13/2009) Congratulations to Monmouth Schools! Important upcoming events, Funding opportunities for schools and March is Nutrition month. Vol 2 Issue 7 Worksite - March 2009  (3/4/2009) This issue contains the March Wellness Calendar, information on diabetes, colon health and a feature article by Certified Worksite Wellness Practitioner, Amy Wagner. Vol 2 Issue 6 School and Youth - February 2009   (2/12/2009) Take Time! Grant awardees announced; New face at HCCA; Winthrop Youth create Sticker Shock! Vol 2 Issue 5 Worksite - February 2009   (2/5/2009) This issue contains free Worksite Wellness meeting times and services, Heart Health Month information, February Observances, Strategic Planning information and more.... Vol 2 Issue 4 Heating Assistance - February 2009  (2/11/2009) Updates on Community Events. Information on LIHEAP and more.... Vol 2 Issue 3 Substance Abuse Prevention - January 2009  (1/21/2009) Area Schools receive OSA Grant; Substance Abuse Report is published; Upcoming Classes offered free of charge; and more! Vol 2 Issue 2 School and Youth - January 2009  (1/15/2009) Maine's Tobacco Report Card, Available Grants for Schools, and a winning chef are among the items in this issue dedicated to schools, youth serving organizations, and anyone concerned about the health and well being of our children. Vol 2 Issue 1 Worksites - January 2009  (1/8/2009) This issue has a listing of free Worksite Wellness related classes, January Health Observances, Updates, Upcoming events, a list of indoor walking sites in our area and more. Vol 1 Issue 9 Worksites - December 2008   (12/10/2008) This issue features "Henry the Hand", lists December observances and contains valuable links to support employee health and wellness. Vol 1 Issue 8 Worksites - November 2008   (11/5/2008) This issue contains items such as: Worksite Wellness meeting dates, November observances and examples of local fund raising events to address the home heating challenge this winter. Vol. 1 Issue 7 December Heating Assistance  (12/30/2008) This issue contains valuable resources for keeping warm this winter. We also share examples of how neighbors are helping neighbors. Vol 1 Issue 6 School and Youth - November 2008   (11/20/2008) November updates and events Vol 1 Issue 5 School and Youth - October 2008   (10/15/2008) Information on grant opportunities, Maine Harvest Lunch report and more! Vol 1 Issue 4 Heating Assistance - November 2008   (11/25/2008) Where to go for resources so that you and your neighbors stay warm this winter. Vol 1 Issue 3 Worksite Wellness - September 2008   (10/2/2008) Connect with free resources and technical assistance for creating a comprehensive worksite wellness program. Vol 1 Issue 2 Part 2 School & Youth - September 2008 -   (9/10/2008) Back to School Edition - Don't miss the Free Trainings and Mini-Grants Announcements Vol 1 Issue 2 Part 1 School & Youth - August 2008   (8/18/2008) Preparing for School to Begin Edition. Vol 1 Issue 1 Substance Abuse Prevention - July 2008   (7/17/2008) Join the growing group of individuals focusing on this important issue in the southern Kennebec region. 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