April 9, 2009 - May 15, 2009
Health Department Seeks to Honor Health Professionals Committed to Service in Baltimore City
The Baltimore City Health Department is seeking nominations of healthcare providers who have made significant contributions to their fields by providing dedicated and compassionate service to low-income individuals and families. Winners will receive the Sebastian Russo Memorial Award. [The Dr. Sebastian Russo Memorial Award] [2009 Nomination Form]
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The Baltimore City Health Department is conducting a Community Health Survey!
The Health Department's Office of Epidemiology and Planning is conducting a survey of Baltimore City residents to gather information on a variety of health topics. In case you receive inquiries from community members about the survey, here is a bit of background...
The goals of the Community Health Survey are to:
1. Assess the health needs of Baltimore City residents
2. Assess the use and perceptions of city health services
3. Identify gaps in access to health services
4. Assess attitudes related to current programmatic and policy issues
The results of the survey will be used to inform Health Department program planning and policy development.
The survey will interview adults only (ages 18+ years), will take about 20 minutes and will be administered by both landline telephone and cell phone. Interviews began in the first week of April and are expected to continue for about 2 months.
If community members would like to speak to someone about the survey, please have them call (410) 396-4678; and if you have any questions about the survey, please contact Alisa Ames at alisa.ames@baltimorecity.gov or Elizabeth Parker at elizabeth.parker@baltimorecity.gov.
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April 15, 2009 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Spatial Distribution of Lead in Urban Soils: Results from the Baltimore Ecosystem Study
Baltimore City Health Department, Maxie Collier Conference Room, 1001 E. Fayette Street
Featuring: Dr. Richard V. Pouyat, USDA Forest Service; Kirsten Schwarz, Rutgers University and the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies; and Ian Yesilonis, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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April 20, 2009 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Southwest Baltimore Healthy Homes & Communities Initiative Kick-Off Event
Diggs-Johnson Middle School, 1300 Herkimer Street
The Baltimore City Health Department is partnering with local community organizations to launch the Healthy Homes and Communities Initiative, an EPA- funded program to address environmental health in Southwest Baltimore.
The goals of this program are to: 1) work with SW Baltimore residents, businesses, government agencies, and community organizations to identify and prioritize home and community-based environmental health hazard reduction strategy and; 2) create an action plan and obtain funding to implement the action plan.
Neighborhoods in SW Baltimore include: Barre Circle, Carrollton Ridge, Hollins Market, Mill Hill, Morrell Park, New Southwest/Mt. Clare, Ridgeley's Delight, Sharp Leadenhall, SBIC, Stadium Area, Union Square & Washington Village/Pigtown. This program could have an impact for many years in the future, and having partnerships develop now is critical. Thank you for your attention, and we hope to see you there!
Call Sarah Norman or Genevieve Birkby at 443-984-2460 to learn more!
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April 23, 2009 - 8:30 AM
Bring Your Child to Work Day
Hosted by Mayor Sheila Dixon
City Hall, Rotunda, 100 N. Holliday Street
What's Going On?
City employees and their school-aged children (5-15 years of age) are invited to join us for breakfast, including mini muffins, bagels and fruit juices, in the Rotunda of City Hall on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 8:30 am. In addition to spending the day with mom or dad, children will have the opportunity to learn about City government and witness first-hand the vital public services provided to the citizens of Baltimore each day.
Activities
After the children have had a chance to meet Mayor Sheila Dixon, they will have the opportunity to be photographed with the Mayor as well as listen to her speak about her story and the City of Baltimore. The children will also be given a history and overview of City Hall.
RSVP
City employees must RSVP for this event. Please send your Name, Department and the number of children that will be attending to:
BYCTW@baltimorecity.gov NO LATER THAN April 16, 2009.
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April 27, 2009 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Baltimore Research Rounds Presents: Healthy Communication Research In Action: Evidence-based Communication for HIV Prevention and Emergency Preparedness
Baltimore City Health Department, Executive Conference Room, 1001 E. Fayette Street
Featuring: Dr. Doug Storey, Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health & Associate Director, Communication Science & Research, The Health Communication Partnership
Dr. Storey has over 30 years of work in communication, health and education, much of it in international settings. He has lived and worked in more than 20 countries. He is currently studying health competence as a conceptual framework for generating and interpreting messages, cultural factors affecting the use and impact of communication in environmental and health promotion programs, mass communication and public discourse about social change, and community-based strategies for behavior change communication.
We hope you can join us for what will be a very interesting talk!
For more information, please contact: Elizabeth Parker at elizabeth.parker@baltimorecity.gov.
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April 28, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Excellence in Immunization Practice Awards - A Celebration of National Infant Immunization Week
Eastern Health District, 620 N. Caroline Street
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April 28, 2009 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Healthy Potluck Luncheon
Baltimore City Health Department, Cafeteria, 1001 E. Fayette Street
Each person should bring enough to share with 5 others. Ideas include: fresh fruit or vegetable salad, sliced veggies with low fat dip, hummus, cheese, whole grain breads and crackers, lean meat dishes, or healthy desserts. We will share yummy food and tips about healthy grocery shopping, recipes, and great spots to get exercise around town.
Contact Shannon Cosgrove at shannon.cosgrove@baltimorecity.gov. Please include the item(s) that you will bring.
The American Heart Association designated The Baltimore City Health Department as a
Fit Friendly Workplace.
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April 29, 2009 - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
WOW -- Work-Out Wednesday!
National Walk@Lunch Day Edition
Wednesday, April 29th is BlueCross BlueShield's National Walk@Lunch Day. Employees across the country will be walking at lunch to incorporate physical activity into their work days. Check out BlueCross BlueShield's National Walk@Lunch Day webpage for more information:
http://www.bcbs.com/innovations/walkingworks/national-walklunch-day.html. Individuals with BlueCross BlueShield coverage may be eligible to purchase a pedometer at a reduced price.
Come join in on a 30-minute walk this Wednesday. As always, we will start in the lobby at noon.
Can't join us for the walk? Try this easy desk exercise:
Leg Squeezes: Sit up straight in your chair, with both feet on the floor. Place a firm water bottle between your knees. Squeeze in on the bottle, release halfway, and then squeeze again. Repeat 16 times. You should feel this exercise in your inner thighs.
And after work... Try this simple, healthy recipe, recommended by one of your co-workers:
Fruit Dip: Mix a cup of Amaretto Cheesecake yogurt with a small tub of non-fat Cool-Whip. Enjoy with slices of your favorite fruits.
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