Feeding Our Children Nutritious Foods Should Be the Easiest of Decisions

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Health and Well-Being Matter is the monthly blog of the Director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. We are failing our children and future generations. In the United States in 2020, nearly 1 in 5 children and adolescents aged 2 to 19 years were affected by obesity. Worse still, childhood obesity rates rose during the pandemic, and they continue to increase. These statistics aren’t abstract epidemiologic concepts. They clearly reflect that our children are becoming sicker and at greater risk for lifelong problems, and they are…

 

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Advancing Health Equity Newsletter - March 27, 2024

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April National Health Observances: Minority Health, Alcohol Awareness, and Public Health Week

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Each month, we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that support our mission to improve health across the United States. In April, we’re raising awareness about minority health, alcohol use and misuse, and celebrating public health.We’ve listed some resources below that you can use to promote these NHOs with your networks. National Minority Health MonthThis April, join the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health (OMH) in celebrating National Minority Health Month — a chance to highlight the importance…

 

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What 2 Healthy People 2030 Objectives Tell Us About the Nation’s Nutrition

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When it comes to healthy diets, the science says to eat more vegetables and consume less sugar. And that’s what the Dietary Guidelines for Americans has told us for years. Nutrition is key to health and well-being, but as Healthy People 2030 data indicate, we’ve got more work to do — especially when you consider that most American diets don’t align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.ODPHP’s Healthy People initiative provides evidence-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health and well-being of all people. Healthy People…

 

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Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County and ODPHP Share Tips to Get Older Adults Moving

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In July 2023, ODPHP joined forces with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to host a webinar called Increasing Physical Activity Among Older Adults: Practical Strategies from Health Departments. As part of the webinar, local health departments presented strategies they use to encourage older adults to get active. ODPHP wanted to get the whole story — so we invited Kelsey Christian, Health Promotion and Education Program Manager at Florida Department…

 

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Houston HealthScope - March 15, 2024

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series of community health fairs
The Houston Health Department and Ibn Sina Foundation will host a series of community health improvement fairs across the city throughout 2024 to provide free or low-cost vaccinations, health screenings and education. READ MORE --> CDC updates respiratory virus recommendations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. The new guidance brings a unified approach to addressing risks from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses, such as COVID-19, flu, and RSV, which can cause significant health impacts and strain on hospitals and health care workers. CDC is making updates to the recommendations now because the U.S. is seeing far fewer hospitalizations and deaths associated with COVID-19 and because we have more tools than ever to combat flu, COVID, and RSV.

READ MORE --> HHD staff participate in the Walk To End HIV Allies in Hope held it's 35th Annual Walk To End HIV, March 3 in Downtown Houston.

HHD's HIV/STI and Viral Hepatitis Prevention Bureau along with other Houston Health Department staff joined thousands of Houstonians, advocates and supporters in the fight to end HIV. 

Allies in Hope was the first AIDS Service Organization in Texas in 1982. It's vision now aims to create a community where HIV is stigma-free and people have equitable access to care. 

Allies in Hope works towards the mission of ending the HIV epidemic in the Houston area. --> Houston Health Department provides
dental sealants to HISD students
Oral health professionals with the health department provided free dental screenings, dental sealants and fluoride varnishes to more than 200 Houston Independent School District (HISD) students as part of the department’s Project Saving Smiles initiative.

They provided dental services to second graders and high school students transported by bus from 12 schools to the West End Health Center, Tuesday, March 5.

Project Saving Smiles provides dental services to about 6,000 to 8,000 students each academic year.   

Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings applied to the pits and fissures of the back teeth. They help prevent caries and cavities by making the teeth’s chewing side flatter and easier to clean. Fluoride varnishes are coatings “painted” on the teeth to prevent new caries and cavities and help stop those that have already started.

The initiative will help reduce tooth decay in low-income children and remove barriers to learning. --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> To learn more watch the FY24 Nurse Corps LRP New Application Technical  Assistance Webinar Recording

Check out the program's fact sheet to learn more about the program and eligibility requirements. 

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The Houston Health Department Newsletter 
March 15, 2024
We welcome your feedback at hhdcommunications@houstontx.gov The Houston Health Department (HHD) works in partnership with the community to promote and protect the health and social well-being of Houstonians and the environment in which they live. HHD is a full-service health department that not only performs all core functions of a Public Health Department but also many enhanced functions including initiatives to address health inequities. HHD services
benefit all Houston residents but the department also takes additional steps to support those most in need, such as low-income mothers and children, the elderly and minority populations. Most HHD functions serve the 2.3 million residents of the City of Houston but the scope and impact extends into Harris County’s population of 4.7 million people through the department’s Area Aging on Aging, Bureau of Youth and Adolescent Health, Project Saving Smiles, See to Succeed, immunization strategies, syndromic surveillance and HIV-STD surveillance. HHD’s laboratory also services a 17-county region.


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Information for the 2024-2025 Flu Season

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All flu vaccines for the 2024-2025 season are anticipated to be trivalent in the United States. Both trivalent and quadrivalent flu vaccines are expected to offer similar protection against the flu viruses they protect against.

Houston Asthma Notes - March 2024

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A meeting invitation link has been sent out. Please email Edwin.paul@houstontx.gov if you have not received a teams invitation link. --> Mission
  The Houston Health Department (HHD) has a mission to work in partnership with the community to promote and protect the health and social well-being of Houstonians and the environment in which they live. The health department has a long history of positioning asthma control as a priority. Based on a Community Health Assessment facilitated by the HHD, specific asthma improvement objectives were featured in a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) that was adopted and is currently being implemented over a five-year period. --> Asthma Self Management Education at K-12 Schools 

 

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our fight against asthma in high-risk communities. The Houston Health Department's Asthma Team has officially launched the Environmental Mobile Unit (EMU) Program, a pioneering initiative designed to deliver crucial asthma self-management education directly to the students of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), specifically targeting high burden zip codes.

Currently, the EMU program is making a difference in the lives of children across 15 elementary schools, with approximately 120 students already enrolled and actively participating. This initiative marks a significant step forward in our commitment to improving the health and well-being of our community's children.

A cornerstone of the EMU program is the implementation of the "Open Airways" curriculum, developed by the American Lung Association. This curriculum is specially designed to empower children with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively manage their asthma. Through interactive sessions and engaging activities, students learn about asthma triggers, proper medication use, and strategies to prevent asthma attacks, thereby enhancing their quality of life and reducing the need for emergency medical intervention.

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We are excited to announce the latest enhancement to the Environmental Mobile Unit (EMU) Program – a Home Visit Component, designed to extend our outreach and support for families directly within their living spaces. This new feature allows parents to opt-in for an in-depth home visit, which includes a comprehensive "Healthy Homes Inspection" and specialized asthma education tailored specifically for parents.

The Home Visit Component is a strategic extension of our mission to educate and empower communities in managing asthma more effectively. Recognizing that a significant part of asthma management involves creating a safe and healthy living environment, our team of experts will conduct thorough inspections of homes to identify potential asthma triggers and recommend practical solutions to mitigate these risks.

Healthy Homes Training  
 

We're thrilled to announce another groundbreaking development in our commitment to fostering healthier communities: the Asthma Program's Healthy Homes Training. This initiative is specifically designed for community members eager to learn about creating safer, healthier living environments. Through this training, participants will be introduced to the "Eight Principles of Healthy Homes," offering practical advice on mitigating risks and promoting a healthy lifestyle within their own homes.

But that's not all - to ensure that our community members can immediately put what they've learned into practice, we are also providing Healthy Home Kits at no cost to participants. These kits are carefully assembled with essential tools and products to help you create a healthier home environment. Each kit includes:

  • Sniffers: Devices to help detect potential hazards in the air.
  • Towels: Durable, multi-use towels for cleaning and reducing the use of disposable products.
  • Borax: A natural mineral compound that can be used as a multipurpose cleaner, enhancing your home's cleanliness without harsh chemicals.
  • Vinegar: An eco-friendly cleaning agent that effectively disinfects and deodorizes.
  • Myers Cleaning Products: A selection of environmentally friendly cleaning solutions known for their effectiveness and natural ingredients.
-->       Community Outreach Activities

 Here are some events from the past month: 
  • Dia le Mujer Latina Health Fair 
  •  Chinese New Year Festival at Mandarin Immersion Magnet School 
  • HISD Wraparound Specialist Fair 
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–George William Curtis  Asthma Prevention and Control  Program is a Houston Health Department (HHD) program. The department works in partnership with the community to promote and protect the health and social well-being of Houstonians and the environment in which they live. HHD is a full-service health department that not only performs all core functions of a Public Health Department but also many enhanced functions including initiatives to address health inequities. HHD services benefit all Houston residents but the department also takes additional steps to support those most in need, such as low-income mothers and children, the elderly, and minority populations. Most HHD functions serve the 2.3 million residents of the City of Houston but the scope and impact extend into Harris County’s population of 4.7 million people through the department’s Area Aging on Aging, Bureau of Youth and Adolescent Health, Project Saving Smiles, See to Succeed, immunization strategies, syndromic surveillance and HIV-STD surveillance. HHD’s laboratory also services a 17-county region. Learn more at HoustonHealth.org. Copyright © 2024 Houston Health Department, All rights reserved.


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