GREATER CINCINNATI HEALTH WATCH

September 13, 2016

Interact associates selected to receive honors 

We feel lucky to have such a great group of associates working here at Interact for Health, and it's always nice to learn that others think they're great, too. That's why the past week has been so exciting with the announcement of honors for several of our associates.
  • Jennifer Chubinski, Vice President for Innovation and Learning, has been chosen to attend the Terrance Keenan Institute for Emerging Leaders in Health Philanthropy, founded by Grantmakers In Health (GIH). Jennifer will be one of 18 fellows from across the country who will attend the institute Nov. 16-17, 2016, in Washington, D.C. The institute was created to nurture the next generation of health grantmaking leaders and further their professional development.
  • Ashlee Young, Evaluation Associate, has been selected to receive a 2016 Journey Award at the Urban League gala on Sept. 17. Ashlee is being recognized for her work in the community as well as her work as president of the Urban League Young Professionals of Greater Southwestern Ohio and as an Urban League board trustee. 
  • Program Officer Meriden Peters and Evaluation and Research Associate Kelly Adcock have both been selected as 2016 YWCA Rising Stars by the YWCA Academy of Career Women of Achievement. The YWCA Rising Star program supports younger women in pursuit of excellence in their careers through educational and networking opportunities with successful career women of diverse backgrounds.
Congratulations Jennifer, Ashlee, Meriden and Kelly!


(From left) Jennifer Chubinski, Ashlee Young, Meriden Peters, Kelly Adcock

Health in Action

Interact associates take deep dive into equity, diversity and inclusion

As part of our ongoing efforts to develop an equity lens for our work, Interact associates recently delved into equity, diversity and inclusion during a workshop presented by CommonHealth ACTION, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. Over two days, we were immersed in discussions and activities that challenged us to transform our perspectives.



To read more about the workshop, click here. And visit https://www.interactforhealth.org/health-in-action to read previous Health in Action stories.

Data Watch  

Interact for Health is partnering with Cincinnati Children's, United Way of Greater Cincinnati and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science & Training (CCTST) to plan the 2017 Child Well Being Survey (CWBS). The CWBS is a telephone survey that asks parents and caregivers of children in our region questions about their child's health status and behaviors. This survey was last conducted in 2011. 


We want to hear from the community and from users of prior surveys so the CWBS serves the needs of the community. What worked well with past surveys? What could be improved? Are there other critical data points that we should be collecting?
 
CWBS Input Session
Wednesday Sept. 28, 2016 
1-2 p.m.
Interact for Health, 3805 Edwards Road, Suite 500, Cincinnati, OH, 45209



 
Please RSVP by Sept. 23 to Susan Sprigg at ssprigg@interactforhealth.org or 513-458-6609.
 
Information about the 2011 and 2005 Child Well Being Survey is available at https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/j/anderson-center/health-policy/well-being.
 
If you are unable to attend the input session and want to be sure that we hear your input, please contact Susan at 513-458-6609 or ssprigg@interactforhealth.org.
 
Thank you in advance for your help in making the 2017 CWBS a health information resource for our region!
Learning Center Events
Click here to download the Interact for Health Learning Center fall catalog or click here to sign in or create an account and browse the available courses online. Information includes descriptions, pricing, Continuing Education Units (CEU) details and sign-in and cancellation deadlines.



Register two weeks in advance to get an Early Bird Discount!


September 2016
October 2016


Join the Fun Events
  EVERY WEDNESDAY:
  • Get Local, Get Moving. Exercise classes will be held at the Northside Farmers Market from 6 to 7 p.m. Activities include Zumba, African dance, martial arts, yoga. Free. www.northside.net/GetInvolved/farmersmarket.shtml
  • Let's Get Physical. Free strength training classes held 7-8 p.m. in East Price Hill's St. Lawrence Square, 3650 Warsaw Ave., Cincinnati OH 45205. http://bit.ly/29xCkQt
EVERY SATURDAY: 
ONGOING: 
SEPT. 15: Tri-County Real Outdoor Women (ROW). Women in Brown, Adams and Highland counties will have the chance to develop new interests and skills related to the environment. Cost: $15, includes a meal and beverage. http://bit.ly/1QXqXLB


SEPT. 17: 5K Recovery Run/Walk. Event supports addiction prevention and treatment services in Brown County. Registration 8 a.m., start time, 9 a.m. http://www.bcmhas.org/


SEPT. 23: Just for the Health of It 5k Run/Walk. Leaves from the Mount St. Joseph University campus quad at 6:45 p.m. Cost: $15; $5 youths, those 65 and older.


SEPT. 24: The Dam Mile. Participants can run, walk or bike from the Sedamsville neighborhood of Cincinnati to one of five surrounding parks and back. Cost: $10. www.sedamsvillecdc.com


To find more upcoming Join the Fun events, click here. 

Other News and Events  

SBHC opens at Children's Home of Cincinnati
Growing Well's Marilyn Crumpton (left) and Francie Wolgin (second from right) with primary care providers at the Levine Family Health Center.



The Levine Family Health Center opened Sept. 6 at the Children's Home of Cincinnati in Madisonville. The center will be open year-round and will serve children attending programs at the home, students at nearby Shroder High School and John P. Parker Elementary School, families, and other community members. The Cincinnati Health Department will staff the center with a nurse practitioner, a medical assistant a part-time registered nurse and a part-time physician. Children and families will have access to physicals, asthma management, immunizations, vision and dental services and more. Congratulations to the Children's Home and the health department!
Report finds health disparities by race and ethnicity in Kentucky

A report by The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has found that multiracial and black Kentuckians tend to report higher rates of smoking, obesity, asthma and poor mental health than their white counterparts. The report, based on Kentucky Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data from 2011 through 2013, also found that black and Hispanic Kentuckians are less likely than white Kentuckians to have health insurance. Despite their lower insurance access, Hispanic Kentuckians are less likely than white Kentuckians to report poor physical health or a diabetes diagnosis, although they are significantly more likely to forgo medical care due to cost. Click here to read "Health Disparities in the Commonwealth, A Report on Race and Ethnicity and Health in Kentucky." 
Report: Obesity rate drops in Ohio, rises in Kentucky, remains stable in Indiana
A newly released report has found that the obesity rate in Ohio has dropped. "The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America," published by the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, found that 29.8 percent of adults in Ohio were obese in 2015, down from 32.6 percent in 2014. The obesity rate in Kentucky rose from 31.6 percent to 34.6 percent, while the rate in Indiana remained stable at 31.3 percent. Kentucky's obesity rate ranks fifth among all states while Indiana ranks 15th and Ohio ranks 26th. To read the report, click here.
Follow Interact for Health on social media
Follow Interact for Health on Twitter (@Interact4Health) and like our page on Facebook to stay informed about our funding opportunities, grantees' success stories, Affordable Care Act information and other news about health promotion. Click here to go to our Facebook page. Click here to go to our Twitter page.
Other Funding Opportunities

The Doctors Foundation invites applications to address disparities among doctors in our region; deadline Sept. 15, 2016

The Doctors Foundation, a private grantmaking foundation serving Hamilton and Butler counties in Ohio and Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky, promotes high-quality and accessible healthcare in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky by facilitating the recruitment and retention of a diverse physician population. It has issued a call for proposals to identify innovative approaches to address the disparities among physicians in our region.

   
To be eligible, applicants must bea 501(c)(3) located in or serving at least one of the target counties that works with physicians and/or residents and medical students; have an operating budget more than $500,000; have an engaged board of directors committed to diversity and inclusion; and have the capacity to scale a new project/initiative and track progress indicators or metrics.
 
To apply, click here. For more information, contact Annemarie Henkel at ahenkel@ignitephilanthropy.com or 513-351-1945.

News from American Health Line   

ACTIVE LIVING: Regular Exercise Can Save Thousands of Dollars in Health Care Costs, Report Finds

Individuals who meet recommended levels of exercise could save thousands of dollars in health care costs, according to report published Sept. 7 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. AHA recommends that individuals get 30 minutes of "moderate-intensity" aerobic activity five days a week or vigorous activity, like running or swimming, at least three days a week. According to the report, individuals with a history of cardiovascular disease who regularly exercised at recommended levels reported average health care costs $2,500 lower than those who did not exercise, while those with at least one risk factor who exercised saved $500. Senior study author Khurram Nasir said, "Even among an established high-risk group such as those diagnosed with heart disease or stroke, those who engaged in regular exercise activities reported a much lower risk of being hospitalized, [having] an emergency room visit and use of prescription medications" (Bowerman, USA Today, 9/8). Click here for the report. Click here for the USA Today article.
MENTAL HEALTH: Local Event Raises Money for Suicide Prevention, Training Efforts in Ohio
The Ohio-based Shawnee Family Health Center in West Union, Ohio, on Sept. 10 hosted a 5K walk/run to raise money for suicide prevention and awareness efforts in the area. Janie Haas, of the health center, said proceeds also will go toward school-based training. In addition, the health center has partnered with several community agencies to form a suicide awareness and prevention coalition, which will meet for the first time in November. The center also is participating in a statewide suicide prevention initiative sponsored by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (Community Common, 9/8). Click here for the Community Common article.
TOBACCO: Ky. Smoking Rate Outpaces National Average, Report Finds
Kentucky's smoking rate is significantly higher than the U.S. average, according to a report released in August (Ramsey, Messenger Inquirer/Kentucky New Era, 9/4). Specifically, 27.9% of Kentucky adults smoke cigarettes, compared with the national average of 19% (Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky report, August 2016). According to the report, smoking in Kentucky was most prevalent among multiracial residents, with a smoking rate of 41.3% (Messenger Inquirer/Kentucky New Era, 9/4).The report noted that smoking can increase the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke and other chronic conditions (Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky report, August 2016). Click here for the report. Click here for the Messenger Inquirer/Kentucky New Era article.
DRUG USE: Sens. Introduce Bill To Stem Opioid Misuse, Overdoses
Republican Sens. Kelly Ayotte (N.H.), Ron Johnson (Wis.) and Rob Portman (Ohio) on Sep. 7 unveiled legislation that aims to prevent two synthetic opioid drugs from entering the U.S. in an effort to stem the country's opioid misuse epidemic. The Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act targets fentanyl, a prescription painkiller, and carfentanil, a powerful tranquilizer (Ferris, The Hill, 9/7). The two drugs are believed to be tied to a spike in overdoses in Cincinnati last month. The measure would strengthen standards for foreign postal services by requiring foreign shippers to provide the U.S. Customs and Border Protection with information about a package's contents, sender and location of origination, and recipient and final destination (Wehrman, Columbus Dispatch, 8/31). Portman said the bill's proposals could help "save thousands of lives" (The Hill, 9/7). Click here for the bill. Click here for The Hill article. Click here for the Columbus Dispatch article.
DRUGE USE: Ind. Approves New Needle Exchange Program
Indiana Health Commissioner Jerome Adams on Aug. 29 declared a public health emergency in Clark County, allowing it to create a new needle-exchange program to reduce transmission of hepatitis C and HIV. Clark County, which spent eight months working to apply for the program, is the sixth in Indiana to receive approval for a needle exchange. The six programs -- also approved in Fayette, Madison, Monroe, Scott and Wayne counties -- follow an HIV outbreak associated with injection drug use in Southern Indiana (AP/WTHR, 8/29). Click here for the AP/WTHR article.


Greater Cincinnati Health Watch is published bi-weekly by Interact for Health. Regional and national stories are provided by American Health Line, a division of the Advisory Board Company.



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