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November 2018
Bringing extra support to the lunchroom
How can cafeteria staff build positive relationships with kids? Lunchroom monitors and food service workers found out at Healthi Kids' Nov. 6 training. Staff from 15 schools practiced creating a safe, supportive and fun cafeteria environment. They also learned to help students dealing with trauma. Wegmans staff showed how to make lunch service more customer oriented. Workshop partners were Playworks, the Rochester City School District, the Children's Institute and the Society for the Protection and Care of Children. To learn more, contact Erick Stephens, Erick.stephens@commongroundhealth.org or 585-224-3112.
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Take action on immigration proposal
A proposed federal rule could hurt children's health.
For decades, immigrants have been judged on how likely they are to depend on public cash assistance. If so, they can be denied entry or lawful permanent resident status. Officials look at Social Security Income, temporary cash aid and emergency Medicaid for long-term care. A new proposal would expand the list of assistance programs to include some health care, nutrition and housing assistance.
No family should have to choose between staying in this country legally and accessing healthy foods, stable housing and health insurance. Learn more (http://www.healthikids.org/WhatsNew/OurBlog/tabid/146/EntryId/1130/How-the-Proposed-Public-Charge-Rule-Affects-Whole-Child-Health.aspx) in our blog post and comment today.
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I spy: colorful crosswalks
Kudos to the City of Rochester for a new high-visibility crosswalk design at School 19. Here is a photo from Walk to School Day 2015, when we painted temporary colorful crosswalks at the school:
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Speak up for early intervention
Infants and toddlers should not have to wait for critical developmental services. That is why the Healthi Kids Coalition joins The Children's Agenda to Monroe County leaders.
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Film captured makeover
More than 100 people attended the Little Theatre debut Nov. 14 of Rochester Street Films: Complete Streets Edition. The film showed a redesign of Parsells Avenue and Greeley Street to slow traffic. Resident Veronica Richardson-Hall said the Parsells-Greeley project brought neighbors together.
At the film, architecture firm Stantec showed possible designs for two other challenging intersections. The intersections are: Lake Avenue/Phelps Avenue and Monroe Avenue/Dartmouth Street/Canterbury Road.
Watch the 12-minute film here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0JA477EdEk) . See photos of the event at the Little Theatre here (https://flhsa.smugmug.com/Healthi-Kids/2018-Healthi-Kids/Complete-Streets-Makeover-at-Little/n-HCgZDw/i-Pjw2fSP) .
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On the Road
In early November, Alicia Evans, healthy schools project coordinator, went to Nashville, Tenn., to attend the ACSD Conference on Educational Leadership. The national gathering provided tools and resources on how physical activity and nutrition are key components of equity, whole child health, and academic success. To learn more, contact Alicia at Alicia.Evans@commongroundhealth.org (mailto:Alicia.Evans@commongroundhealth.org) or 585-224-3172.
Stephanie David, children's health policy associate, traveled to Albany to hear two national experts on infant and early childhood mental health. The New York State Council on Children and Families organized the meeting. New York is aiming to identify children with mental health challenges as early as possible and offer them the care they need. Now a member of the New York State Association for Infant Mental Health, Healthi Kids will continue to explore the issue. To learn more, contact Stephanie at Stephanie.David@commongroundhealth.org (mailto:Stephanie.David@commongroundhealth.org) or 585-224-3134.
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Iluminada Vilca, a nutritionist with Finger Lakes Eat Smart New York, shared healthy snack ideas with parents at the School 17 PTO meeting Nov. 13.
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Insurance navigators are at local libraries
Do you know someone who needs health insurance? Healthcare navigators will be at Rochester libraries through January. They will help people sign up for health insurance on the New York State Marketplace. View a schedule .
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New physical activity guidelines shared
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released its 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (https://health.gov/PAGuidelines/) Nov. 12. The guidelines were updated for the first time in a decade. They call on Americans to move more, sit less and start younger (https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/new-government-guidelines-say-you-can-get-your-exercise-in-small-doses/2018/11/11/3201d4c0-e5f8-11e8-bbdb-72fdbf9d4fed_story.html) . The department also released a new campaign to promote the guidelines called Move Your Way. Download posters, fact sheets and other material here (https://health.gov/paguidelines/moveyourway/) .
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In the headlines:
Warm 101.3 - Rochester Speaks: Drive2BBetter campaign (https://www.commongroundhealth.org/Media/Default/news-sources/speaks102518Drive2BBetter.mp3)
In Good Health - Making Rochester a Safer Community for Road Users (https://issuu.com/ingoodhealthrochester/docs/igh_-_roch_159_-_november_18)
Daily Messenger - Info session to cover youth grant application process (http://www.mpnnow.com/news/20181101/info-session-to-cover-youth-grant-application-process/1)
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Find us on social media for more Healthi Kids updates as we advocate for healthier more active kids in Rochester and Monroe County. Tell us your vision for a Playable Rochester #PlayROCs

November 2018

Bringing extra support to the lunchroom

How can cafeteria staff build positive relationships with kids? Lunchroom monitors and food service workers found out at Healthi Kids' Nov. 6 training. Staff from 15 schools practiced creating a safe, supportive and fun cafeteria environment. They also learned to help students dealing with trauma. Wegmans staff showed how to make lunch service more customer oriented. Workshop partners were Playworks, the Rochester City School District, the Children's Institute and the Society for the Protection and Care of Children. To learn more, contact Erick Stephens, Erick.stephens@commongroundhealth.org or 585-224-3112.

Take action on immigration proposal

A proposed federal rule could hurt children's health.

For decades, immigrants have been judged on how likely they are to depend on public cash assistance. If so, they can be denied entry or lawful permanent resident status. Officials look at Social Security Income, temporary cash aid and emergency Medicaid for long-term care. A new proposal would expand the list of assistance programs to include some health care, nutrition and housing assistance.

No family should have to choose between staying in this country legally and accessing healthy foods, stable housing and health insurance. Learn more in our blog post and comment today.

I spy: colorful crosswalks

Kudos to the City of Rochester for a new high-visibility crosswalk design at School 19. Here is a photo from Walk to School Day 2015, when we painted temporary colorful crosswalks at the school:

Speak up for early intervention

Infants and toddlers should not have to wait for critical developmental services. That is why the Healthi Kids Coalition joins The Children's Agenda to urge Monroe County to add funds to hire at least six new Early Intervention Service Coordinators. Monroe County provides supports to local families with infants and toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, and other developmental challenges. Learn more here and send a message to Monroe County leaders.

Film captured makeover

More than 100 people attended the Little Theatre debut Nov. 14 of Rochester Street Films: Complete Streets Edition. The film showed a redesign of Parsells Avenue and Greeley Street. Resident Veronica Richardson-Hall said the Parsells-Greeley project brought neighbors together.

At the film, architecture firm Stantec showed possible designs for two other challenging intersections. The intersections are: Lake Avenue/Phelps Avenue and Monroe Avenue/Dartmouth Street/Canterbury Road.

Watch the 12-minute film here. See photos of the event at the Little Theatre here.

On the Road

In early November, Alicia Evans, healthy schools project coordinator, went to Nashville, Tenn., to attend the ACSD Conference on Educational Leadership. The national gathering provided tools and resources on how physical activity and nutrition are key components of equity, whole child health, and academic success. To learn more, contact Alicia at Alicia.Evans@commongroundhealth.org or 585-224-3172.

Stephanie David, children's health policy associate, traveled to Albany to hear two national experts on infant and early childhood mental health. The New York State Council on Children and Families organized the meeting. New York is aiming to identify children with mental health challenges as early as possible and offer them the care they need. Now a member of the New York State Association for Infant Mental Health, Healthi Kids will continue to explore the issue. To learn more, contact Stephanie at Stephanie.David@commongroundhealth.org or 585-224-3134.

Iluminada Vilca, a nutritionist with Finger Lakes Eat Smart New York, shared healthy snack ideas with parents at the School 17 PTO meeting Nov. 13.

Insurance navigators are at local libraries

Do you know someone who needs health insurance? Healthcare navigators will be at Rochester libraries through January. They will help people sign up for health insurance on the New York State Marketplace. .

New physical activity guidelines shared

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released its 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Nov. 12. The guidelines were updated for the first time in a decade. They call on Americans to move more, sit less and start younger. The department also released a new campaign to promote the guidelines called Move Your Way. Download posters, fact sheets and other material here.

In the headlines:

Warm 101.3 - Rochester Speaks: Drive2BBetter campaign

In Good Health - Making Rochester a Safer Community for Road Users

Daily Messenger - Info session to cover youth grant application process

Find us on social media for more Healthi Kids updates as we advocate for healthier more active kids in Rochester and Monroe County. Tell us your vision for a Playable Rochester #PlayROCs

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