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WE Health Professions Nexus Meeting
May 21
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Palomares High School
San Bernardino Metro Nexus Meeting
May 18
2:30 - 4:30 PM
DBH - Hospitality Lane
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Upcoming Events
May 1, 2015
Career Day
Curtis Middle School
call for presenters
May 2, 2015
Lung Force Expo
American Lung Association
May 2, 2015
The Power of Choice Wellness Event
City of Rialto
call for vendors
May 9, 2015
Heart & Stroke Glow Walk
Winchester, CA
May 9, 2015
6th Annual Kids Health and Safety Fair
Ontario
call for vendors
May 15, 2015
Desert Mountain SELPA
Community Closet and Resource Fair
May 16, 2015
Mental Health Awareness Fair
Fonzell Center
call for vendors
June 23-24, 2015
PIC-NICC Conference
Ontario Convention Center
July 27-31, 2015
YLF Forum
Cal State University - Sacramento
October 8, 2015
Teen Health Conference
Norco
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The Inland Coalition was established in March 2007 to convene the health careers employers, educators, and community stakeholders in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and the Pomona Valley in a coordinated effort to address regional health workforce.
Carol Allbaugh
Director, Inland Coalition
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 Moreno Valley Health Academies held a health fair on April 17th
The health fair featured displays, information booths and activities for the local community and was facilitated in collaboration with UCR health students and provided an  opportunity for high school students to  give back to their community. Canyon Springs High School, Vista Del Lago and Valley view High School have robust health academy programs.
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OSHPD Mini Grant funds "Get Psyched" Seminar
In collaboration with the Riverside and San Bernardino County Departments of Mental Health and Pacific Clinics, 50 high school juniors and seniors will have to opportunity to attend a 3-day seminar focusing on mental health. Students will learn about anxiety, schizophrenia, depression and self-care as well as opportunities in the mental health professions. More information will follow as the program is developed.
911 Health Occupations Camp July 6-10
Through HWI funding this week-long camp will give up to 50 high school health pathway students hands-on exposure to emergency health careers. Indian Springs High School will host the camp. The students will also get to visit emergency rooms and sim labs. An online application coming soon.
!YAHA!
What are we so excited about? The brand new grant for the
Youth Advocates for Health Access! Through this program youth ages 16 - 24 will be trained to deliver health access information throughout their communities. This project works in conjunction with the California Endowment Health for All Campaign and attempts to capture those who have not connected with a health insurance program in some way. More coming on this exciting program!
The California Healthcare Almanac has produced an interesting report on the top chronic health conditions facing Californian's today. Among the key findings:
- About 40% of adults reported having at least one of the five chronic conditions studied.
- High blood pressure is the most common chronic condition, affecting about one in four, or 7.6 million, adults in California.
- As income rises, the prevalence of chronic conditions falls. Adults living under 138% of the federal poverty level were more likely to have two or more chronic conditions (14%) than those in the highest income group, 400%+ of the federal poverty level (8%).
- Of Californians with psychological distress, 34% delayed needed medical care, and 27% delayed filling prescriptions. Cost or lack of insurance was frequently cited as the reason for these delays.
- Of Californians age 65 or older, 70% have at least one chronic condition, compared to 26% of those age 18 to 39.
- To see the complete report and charts, click here.
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 This year's Partners for Innovative Communities (PIC) Conference will be held at the Ontario Convention Center June 23-24th. Thanks to community partners, registration is FREE to EVERYONE! But space is limited. Register yourself and your students* right away to ensure that you receive lunch as part of your attendance. The conference focuses on reducing violence and substance abuse in our communities, as well as other hot topics facing youth today like bullying. There is adult and youth tracks with interesting and dynamic speakers. *Students can fill out a downloadable form if necessary.
 Teachers, don't let this opportunity pass your students by! Each summer the Loma Linda CAPS conducts a 3-week program for minority and disadvantaged students to learn about the health professions. In an effort to remove student barriers to participate, long distance students in the San Bernardino and Riverside Counties may be able to have a host family. The $35 application fee may also be waived for students with extreme financial hardship. See the special teacher's packet for more information about the program and how to promote it to your students. The deadline for applications is coming up on May 22. Here's the link. |
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Healthcare for Me in the IE video campaign
Are you a health pathway student who'd like to share with others why you are choosing a career in health? Then send a short 20 sec. video of yourself to us and you may be included in the campaign. (Of course you'll have to get your parents to sign a consent form). Video must be shot in the landscape orientation.
 The American Heart Association wants to give you the opportunity to give back. Here are the volunteer events coming up.
Parents, your middle schoolers are invited to participate in a Career Exploration Day-Camp this summer. The camp, hosted by Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa ROP will featuring hands-on activities, field trips and career exploration experiences in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Now here's the important part - camp sessions are June 15-19 and June 22-26 but you must attend a mandatory parent information meeting prior to registering you 6th, 7th, or 8th grader. Meetings start May 5. See the flyer for dates and times.
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