NM HealthMatters CAP Team featured in ANCOR Links Newsletter
NM HealthMatters CAP Team is featured in March 2013 issue of ANCOR Links Newsletter. Check out full “Building a Statewide Network for Health Promotion” article.
The NM HealthMatters CAP Team Hosted the NM Statewide Affiliate Meeting
Albuquerque, New Mexico
ARCA hosted the NM HealthMatters™ CAP Conference (January 10-11, 2013) in Albuquerque, NM, where community-based organizations (CBO) from four NM regions met to discuss health promotion capacity. The affiliates are a statewide network improving the health of people with DD, their service, and regulatory systems. Individuals with disabilities, staff, and family members from affiliates convened with ARCA, Dina Donohue and Kristin Krok from NorthPointe Resources, Dr. Lisa Cacari-Stone from the University of New Mexico, and Dr. Beth Marks and Dr. Jasmina Sisirak from the University of Illinois at Chicago to tell stories, learn from each other, and set organizational goals for health promotion based on a comprehensive HealthMatters Assessment of current organizational status.
Self-advocates from each CBO hit the mark practice teaching the new Peer-to-Peer HealthMessages Program! Chelsea Oppenheim a Healthy Lifestyle Coach from ACES at ARCA demonstrated a group HealthMessages session with her peers: Ernesto, Kipper, Sam, Wendy, and Pam. Huge thanks to Holli Fields and Jeanne Desjardins for helping ACES participate. Jeff Foster, Rolley Longley, Tom Pino, and Mark Hirvisalo, who receive ARCA’s services, were role models at the conference.
The NM affiliates that will support health promotion in their organization/region with technical support form the NM CAP Team (ARCA) include Silver Lining Services (NW), Santa Lucia (NE), Tresco, Inc. (SW), and Tobosa Developmental Services (SE). The NM CAP Team provided affiliates with teaching tools, equipment, and books to support their programs under the grant.
ARCA hosted the NM HealthMatters™ CAP Conference (January 10-11, 2013) in Albuquerque, NM, where community-based organizations (CBO) from four NM regions met to discuss health promotion capacity. The affiliates are a statewide network improving the health of people with DD, their service, and regulatory systems. Individuals with disabilities, staff, and family members from affiliates convened with ARCA, Dina Donohue and Kristin Krok from NorthPointe Resources, Dr. Lisa Cacari-Stone from the University of New Mexico, and Dr. Beth Marks and Dr. Jasmina Sisirak from the University of Illinois at Chicago to tell stories, learn from each other, and set organizational goals for health promotion based on a comprehensive HealthMatters Assessment of current organizational status.
Self-advocates from each CBO hit the mark practice teaching the new Peer-to-Peer HealthMessages Program! Chelsea Oppenheim a Healthy Lifestyle Coach from ACES at ARCA demonstrated a group HealthMessages session with her peers: Ernesto, Kipper, Sam, Wendy, and Pam. Huge thanks to Holli Fields and Jeanne Desjardins for helping ACES participate. Jeff Foster, Rolley Longley, Tom Pino, and Mark Hirvisalo, who receive ARCA’s services, were role models at the conference.
The NM affiliates that will support health promotion in their organization/region with technical support form the NM CAP Team (ARCA) include Silver Lining Services (NW), Santa Lucia (NE), Tresco, Inc. (SW), and Tobosa Developmental Services (SE). The NM CAP Team provided affiliates with teaching tools, equipment, and books to support their programs under the grant.
HealthMatters takes center stage at Bridgeway
November 08, 2012 Community
Introducing Bridgeway, our HealthMatters CAP Affiliate in Illinois!
On Thursday November 8, 2012 consumers, staff, and community supporters gathered together at Lake Storey Pavilion in Galesburg, Illinois for Bridgeway’s annual Recovery Celebration. Health Promotion is a strategic initiative of Bridgeway this year. The HealthMatters theme was introduced as they began to integrate the importance of total wellness into this year’s celebration.
Bill Nelson, Bridgeway’s Chief Operating Officer, kicked off the day with an inspiring introduction highlighting the HealthMatters theme. “We are working very hard to bring about change to the systems of both healthcare and behavioral healthcare and we all have a stake in this. We can’t just take care of one important area of our lives in an isolated corner somewhere. We know that we can’t achieve the full measure of recovery by focusing on just one thing or one area of our life.” Integration means taking individual parts and bringing them together for one purpose and for health integration, we need to put Mind, Body and Spirit together into a collective whole.
The key note key note speaker for our event was State Representative Don Moffitt. Representative Moffitt was presented with the Legislator of the Year Award in 2009 from Bridgeway, for his outstanding legislative leadership and advocacy in support of community services for people with disabilities. Representative Moffit has undergone a transformation himself over the past year, having lost almost 100 pounds and he shared his story with us. He encouraged all of us to make the personal choice to get healthier.
The Celebration put words into action by offering “real life” healthy living demonstrations.
November 8, 2012 marked the beginning of a full year of becoming healthier for all of Bridgeway. There will be many opportunities in the upcoming months to take advantage of many HealthMatters activities to learn, grow, change, and improve our total health…because that is what truly matters!
On Thursday November 8, 2012 consumers, staff, and community supporters gathered together at Lake Storey Pavilion in Galesburg, Illinois for Bridgeway’s annual Recovery Celebration. Health Promotion is a strategic initiative of Bridgeway this year. The HealthMatters theme was introduced as they began to integrate the importance of total wellness into this year’s celebration.
Bill Nelson, Bridgeway’s Chief Operating Officer, kicked off the day with an inspiring introduction highlighting the HealthMatters theme. “We are working very hard to bring about change to the systems of both healthcare and behavioral healthcare and we all have a stake in this. We can’t just take care of one important area of our lives in an isolated corner somewhere. We know that we can’t achieve the full measure of recovery by focusing on just one thing or one area of our life.” Integration means taking individual parts and bringing them together for one purpose and for health integration, we need to put Mind, Body and Spirit together into a collective whole.
The key note key note speaker for our event was State Representative Don Moffitt. Representative Moffitt was presented with the Legislator of the Year Award in 2009 from Bridgeway, for his outstanding legislative leadership and advocacy in support of community services for people with disabilities. Representative Moffit has undergone a transformation himself over the past year, having lost almost 100 pounds and he shared his story with us. He encouraged all of us to make the personal choice to get healthier.
The Celebration put words into action by offering “real life” healthy living demonstrations.
- The Celebration began with a walk around beautiful Lake Storey.
- Zumba dance demonstration.
- Dr. Harsha Mehta led group in a Qigong relaxation exercise.
- Chef Bart Smith from a local restaurant En Season demonstrated how to make some simple and healthy dishes.
- Juice Master Mr. Tom C., mixed together a variety of fruits and veggies to create some nutritious and delicious juices.
November 8, 2012 marked the beginning of a full year of becoming healthier for all of Bridgeway. There will be many opportunities in the upcoming months to take advantage of many HealthMatters activities to learn, grow, change, and improve our total health…because that is what truly matters!
AID Launches "Cruise to Wellness" using HealthMatters Program
Introducing The Association for Individual Development (AID), our HealthMatters CAP Affiliate in Illinois!
To launch their new health promotion initiative, the AID Wellness Committee invited all AID clients and staff to embark on a virtual “Cruise to Wellness” on September 25, 2012. The embarkation was held at two central AID sites and was designed to generate excitement for clients and staff about improving their overall health through simple daily exercises, drinking more water and engaging in the HealthMatters Program (clients) and Weight Watchers at Work (staff). More than 350 people attended and were energized and excited about improving their health!
The event was replete with tropical décor, a large cardboard cruise ship, portholes, beach chairs and seashells. Cruise passengers received flowered leis, a passport to wellness and a reusable water bottle to promote increased hydration as a crucial first step to better health. They learned about naturally flavoring water with lemons, limes and/or cucumbers to make it more refreshing; reducing sugar intake; making healthy food choices; and the benefits of quitting smoking. Clients and staff participated in blood pressure screenings, pulse oximeter checks, and joined in some simple exercises designed for every skill level (chair exercises, hopscotch, hula hoop, Tai Chi).
AID intends to shift the culture of the organization to one where healthy lifestyle choices are embraced by clients and staff. Health education and daily exercise will become a part of nearly every AID program. The AID Wellness Committee plans to sponsor mini-events each quarter to help keep people engaged.
For more information, please contact Sue Quillin, RN, MS, CDDN
Director of Health Services and Quality Improvement.
To launch their new health promotion initiative, the AID Wellness Committee invited all AID clients and staff to embark on a virtual “Cruise to Wellness” on September 25, 2012. The embarkation was held at two central AID sites and was designed to generate excitement for clients and staff about improving their overall health through simple daily exercises, drinking more water and engaging in the HealthMatters Program (clients) and Weight Watchers at Work (staff). More than 350 people attended and were energized and excited about improving their health!
The event was replete with tropical décor, a large cardboard cruise ship, portholes, beach chairs and seashells. Cruise passengers received flowered leis, a passport to wellness and a reusable water bottle to promote increased hydration as a crucial first step to better health. They learned about naturally flavoring water with lemons, limes and/or cucumbers to make it more refreshing; reducing sugar intake; making healthy food choices; and the benefits of quitting smoking. Clients and staff participated in blood pressure screenings, pulse oximeter checks, and joined in some simple exercises designed for every skill level (chair exercises, hopscotch, hula hoop, Tai Chi).
AID intends to shift the culture of the organization to one where healthy lifestyle choices are embraced by clients and staff. Health education and daily exercise will become a part of nearly every AID program. The AID Wellness Committee plans to sponsor mini-events each quarter to help keep people engaged.
For more information, please contact Sue Quillin, RN, MS, CDDN
Director of Health Services and Quality Improvement.
HealthMatters CAP Team attends APHA in San Francisco
October 30, 2012 Conferences | Presentations
San Francisco, CA
The HealthMatters CAP Team attended the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting on October 27-October 31, in San Francisco, CA. Check out our Presentation on HealthMatters Community Academic Partnership for People with Developmental Disabilities.
The HealthMatters CAP Team attended the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting on October 27-October 31, in San Francisco, CA. Check out our Presentation on HealthMatters Community Academic Partnership for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Visit our Booth at Southwest Conference on Disability
September 26, 2012 Conferences
Albuquerque, New Mexico
HealthMatters CAP has a booth at the national Southwest Conference on Disability at the Albuquerque Convention Center, Oct. 10th-12th! Individuals, community and experts convene to translate what's working and what's needed. Stop by, take a health quiz, spin the wheel for a prize, and learn about HealthMatters CAP!
HealthMatters CAP has a booth at the national Southwest Conference on Disability at the Albuquerque Convention Center, Oct. 10th-12th! Individuals, community and experts convene to translate what's working and what's needed. Stop by, take a health quiz, spin the wheel for a prize, and learn about HealthMatters CAP!
Illinois HealthMatters CAP Statewide Conference held in Chicago
September 21, 2012 Community | Conferences
Chicago, IL
HealthMatters CAP held their Illinois Statewide Affiliate Meeting on September 19 and 20, 2012 at the University of Illinois at Chicago. HealthMatters CAP Affiliates are community-based organizations within the five regions of Illinois and New Mexico working with HealthMatters CAP Partners to build regional and local capacity to improve the health of people with DD. The following HealthMatters CAP Affiliates participated: Ada S. McKinley, Association for Individual Development (AID), Bridgway/IGE, and Community Link. Staff and self advocates from each organization participated in a Paradigm Shift Activity, discussed Tools for Community Action, and explored Organizational Culture as it pertains to health promotion services for people with DD. Affiliates and self advocates also received training for the HealthMessages Peer to Peer Program.
HealthMatters CAP held their Illinois Statewide Affiliate Meeting on September 19 and 20, 2012 at the University of Illinois at Chicago. HealthMatters CAP Affiliates are community-based organizations within the five regions of Illinois and New Mexico working with HealthMatters CAP Partners to build regional and local capacity to improve the health of people with DD. The following HealthMatters CAP Affiliates participated: Ada S. McKinley, Association for Individual Development (AID), Bridgway/IGE, and Community Link. Staff and self advocates from each organization participated in a Paradigm Shift Activity, discussed Tools for Community Action, and explored Organizational Culture as it pertains to health promotion services for people with DD. Affiliates and self advocates also received training for the HealthMessages Peer to Peer Program.
HealthMatters CAP Team presents at IASSID
August 07, 2012 Conferences | Presentations
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
The HealthMatters Team attends the 2012 International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (IASSID) on July 9-14, 2012, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Check out our Presentations.
July 10, 2012
Health Promotion Program: Tools for Community Action by Beth Marks
Community Nutrition: Framing the Concept, Reviewing the Evidence by Jasmina Sisirak
July 13
Food for Thought: Nutrition Knowledge of Paid Caregivers in Community by Jasmina Sisirak
What About Staff: Impact of HealthMatters Train-the-Trainer for Direct Support Professionals by Beth Marks
The HealthMatters Team attends the 2012 International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (IASSID) on July 9-14, 2012, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Check out our Presentations.
July 10, 2012
Health Promotion Program: Tools for Community Action by Beth Marks
Community Nutrition: Framing the Concept, Reviewing the Evidence by Jasmina Sisirak
July 13
Food for Thought: Nutrition Knowledge of Paid Caregivers in Community by Jasmina Sisirak
What About Staff: Impact of HealthMatters Train-the-Trainer for Direct Support Professionals by Beth Marks
Visit our Booth at New Mexico Conference on Aging
August 06, 2012 Conferences
Albuquerque, New Mexico
On August 21-22 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, the New Mexico Aging and Long Term Services Department will host the New Mexico Conference on Aging. HealthMatters CAP will have a booth to outreach to aging New Mexicans with developmental disabilities and their families on August 21-22nd at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
For more information please contact Leslie Hoelzel or Arielle Bernier Oetzel.
On August 21-22 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, the New Mexico Aging and Long Term Services Department will host the New Mexico Conference on Aging. HealthMatters CAP will have a booth to outreach to aging New Mexicans with developmental disabilities and their families on August 21-22nd at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
For more information please contact Leslie Hoelzel or Arielle Bernier Oetzel.
ARCA Starts HealthMessages Program
August 06, 2012 Press Releases | Community
Albuquerque, New Mexico
ARCA will be starting the HealthMessages Program! Individuals in ARCA’s day program will be teaching their peers and seniors at a local community center about health promotion.
For more information please contact Arielle Bernier Oetzel.
ARCA will be starting the HealthMessages Program! Individuals in ARCA’s day program will be teaching their peers and seniors at a local community center about health promotion.
For more information please contact Arielle Bernier Oetzel.