FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN

FRANKLIN COUNTY
Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida
through integrated state, county, & community efforts.
WELLNESS NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2015

Congratulations Fitness
Challenge Winner!
Benjamin Bach
There were 44 participants in the Community Health Improvement Partners
Fitness Challenge. You all did great! Total weight loss was 239.8 Pounds.

1st Place -Benjamin Bach 13% weight loss ($330)

2nd Place- Adreenah Wynn 11% weight loss ($198)
3rd Place -Jinny Trammell 8% weight loss ($132)
CONGRATULATIONS! WELL DONE

Our Amazing Staff will receive Fitness Challenge Trophies:

1st Place- Talitha Robinson 6% weight loss
2nd Place - Nicole Sandoval 3% weight loss
3rd Place - Gina Moore 1% weight loss

The Florida Department of Health in Franklin County

Invites YOU to the World Heart Day 2015:

The Florida Department of Health in Franklin County

The Florida Department of Health in Franklin County

Event: World Heart Day 2015: Heart Choices Not Hard

Choices

Event: Florida Celebrates World Heart Day

5K Walk/Run
When: Saturday, September 26, 2015 8am-until
Where: 51 Avenue C, Apalachicola, FL 32320 (Gibson Inn)
Come join the FUN and help to raise awareness of heart
disease! This is a no cost event.
For further information contact: David Walker at 850-6532111 ext. 119 or David.Walker@flhealth.gov

Where: Carrabelle Senior Center

201 NW Ave F, Carrabelle, FL 32322
When: September 29, 2015 11am-1pm
Come View The American Heart Association video for Family
& Friends CPR Anytime (hands only CPR) lasts approx.. 20
min. as well as other lifesaving skills!
Flu Vaccine Clinic will also be on site!

One in 3 children in the United States is overweight or obese.

Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that
were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood
pressure, and heart disease.

The good news? Childhood obesity can be prevented. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together
to create opportunities for kids to eat healthier and get more
active.
Here are just a few ideas:
Make a difference for kids: Spread the word about strategies
for preventing childhood obesity and encourage communities,
organizations, families, and individuals to get involved.

How can National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month make

a difference?

er. Help them provide healthy food options and daily physical ac-

Encourage families to make small changes, like keeping fresh

fruit within reach or going on a family walk after dinner.

Motivate teachers and administrators to make schools healthi-

tivities for students.

We can all use this month to raise awareness about the obesity epidemic and show people how they can take steps toward
a solution.

Ask doctors and nurses to be leaders in their communities by

supporting programs to prevent childhood obesity.

Want to improve the health of your community?

Join the second Franklin County CHIP (Community Health Improvement Partners) Community Workshop! We are
working to gain insight into what youthe community membersthink is most important for our overall health.
When: September 29, 2015, 9:00am-12:00pm EST
Where: Florida Department of Health in Franklin County -

Apalachicola location 139 12th Street

The Florida Department of Health in Franklin/Gulf Counties would like to introduce to you new staff!

Andrew Barnett, Dental Hygienist

Deanna D.T. Simmons

Government Operations Consultant I

Is Your Child In The Safest Car Seat?

Stop By & Find Out!

Free Car Seat Checkup

When: September 14, 2015 - 3pm-5pm
Where: DOH-Franklin139 12th Street
Apalachicola (Back Parking Lot)
Sponsored By:
Florida Department of Health in Franklin
County Healthy Start Program

Free Childbirth Education Classes

Learn About:

The labor process

Options for Managing Pain

Breastfeeding

New born care and much more

The 4 week class series is taught by certified child birth educator and there is NO
Charge.
To attend . You are encouraged to bring your partner or a loved one to share this
experience.
Unfortunately we will Not be able to provide childcare.. You may bring a pillow and
a blanket along with a drink and light snack.

Car seat safety education offered during

the 4th class
When: Tuesdays, September 22ndOctober 13th. 5:30pm to 7:30 pm
Where: DOH-FRANKLIN Conference Room
139 12th. Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Call Patricia at 850-370-6351 to Reserve your spot

We would like to wish the following staff

a very Happy Birthday!
Patricia Rickards

9/22