Bronx Health REACH e-blast October 8, 2012 – Please share with others who may be interested!

Bronx Health REACH Health Disparity Workgroup – next meeting October 12th
For the past decade, Bronx Health REACH has been advocating for equal access to health care in New York City. As part of this effort, we have been working on the passage of a Health Equity Bill in the New York State Legislature that would ensure all patients are given the same quality of care for outpatient specialty services at teaching hospitals (read more about this issue here<http://www.bronxhealthreach.org/our-work/policy-and-system-change/health-policy/>). If you are interested in learning more about this issue, please join our monthly Health Disparities Workgroup. Our next meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 12th from 1:30 pm to 3 pm at Cosmopolitan Church of the Lord Jesus at 39 W. 190th St. in the Bronx.

Website Launched for Partnership for a Healthier NYC
The Partnership for a Healthier NYC has launched its new website, www.healthiernyc.org<http://www.healthiernyc.org>. On the site, you can learn more about the community transformation work that Bronx Health REACH and others are doing citywide, and the four areas within which we are working: Healthy Eating, Active Living, Tobacco-Free Living and Alcohol. In addition, the Partnership also launched an advertising campaign focused on Healthy Eating and Active Living, which will be featured in the subways and on bus stop shelters. The ads will begin to appear in local newspapers and in public transit venues.

School Food Webinar – October 9
As a result of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act, major changes are being made to improve the food kids eat in schools. To ensure faith and community organizations understand what the new school meal standards mean and are ready for these changes, the US Department of Agriculture will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, October 9th at 3pm EST, entitled “The School Day Just Got Healthier<http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/healthierschoolday/default.htm>.” Participants will learn more about the tools that are available to help share information about the changes with your congregation or organization, and how you can help to make the day healthier at your place of worship. This webinar is a great way to join the conversation on healthy eating. First Lady Michelle Obama has recorded a back to school message to students on the new school meal changes that you can watch by clicking here<http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/healthierschoolday/images/FLOTUS.wmv>.   Please open this link<https://www311.livemeeting.com/cc/usdafns/join?id=RD6KGT&role=attend&pw=n5%60%26%5D%3ENFp> on October 9th to join the webinar. For telephone access, please dial 1-800-621-9468, access code 2916980#. If you have any questions, please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

4th Annual Bronx Educational Forum – October 12

The fourth annual Bronx Educational Forum will focus on Combating the Burden of Tobacco Through Collaboration and Progressive Policies. After a keynote speech by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., there will be a panel discussion with the Center for Tobacco Products, FDA Office of Compliance and Enforcement, Office of Health Communication and Education, Office of Policy, Office of Regulations. The event will be held Friday, October 12, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Hostos Community College (120 East 149th St., Bronx, NY 10451) in the Multipurpose Room (Savoy Manor), 2nd Floor. Breakfast will be provided. For more information: contact Shaniyya Pinckney (718) 430- 8912, Anthony Session (718) 430-4069, or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Hunt’s Point Hustle – October 13

The South Bronx is on the move! Sustainable South Bronx’s 6th Annual Hunts Point Hustle 5K Run/Walk and Day in the Parks will be Saturday, October 13. The race will start at Hunts Point Riverside Park at 10am, and finish at Barretto Point Park, where there will be music, food, exercise, educational activities, and healthy living information presented until 4 p.m. This year’s Hunts Point Hustle will celebrate the already existent and currently expanding South Bronx Greenway. Join participants from the community and throughout New York City for a day of fun, exercise, and healthy living information.   For more information about Sustainable South Bronx, visit www.ssbx.org.

Harlem River Festival “It’s My Park Day” Event – October 20
On Saturday, October 20, the Harlem River Working Group is holding a “2012 Harlem River Festival” event at Roberto Clemente State Park. On this day, the community will have a chance to attend and participate in what can only be described as a street fair on the land and in the water. This is the third annual public event organized by the Harlem River Working Group (HRWG), a group of community organizations, governmental agencies and other commercial stakeholders, focused on improving environmental quality and access to and along the Harlem River -- from Randall’s Island to the Hudson River in Bronx County, New York City. Formed in 2009, HRWG has met monthly to organize and develop goals to ensure that a green corridor is established along as much of the length of the Harlem River as possible, with habitat buffer, bike and walking path greenways and river access points.

Food Day – October 24
October 24, 2012 will be the second annual national Food Day – a day aimed at raising awareness and promoting safer, healthy diets; supporting a sustainable food supply; protection of farm workers, animals and the environment; and increasing the accessibility to healthy and often locally grown foods. To celebrate Food Day, organizations and individuals are encouraged to facilitate or attend any number of different events and activities, such as: organizing a cooking class or a visit to a community garden or Farmer’s Market; or encouraging your organization, local restaurant or school to serve a special Food Day entrée sourced locally. You can get started planning an event with the Food Day Organizers Guide<http://foodday.org/files/FoodDay2012_OrganizersGuide.pdf>. Once you've started planning an event, please register it on the National Map<http://www.foodday.org/host_an_event>. If you would like Food Day materials to hand out at your event, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. To find an event already being planned in NYC, you can use the interactive map<http://www.foodday.org/all_events?e=8f15f82f9b2669b49c79645148f46f3fa85d4c3a&utm_source=foodday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ca_aug_blast_2&n=20&recruiter_id=11&e=bd1f345eec2e0185f8fc278aa42544bd172633c0&utm_source=foodday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=event_register&n=15> or use the list of Food Day events happening in New York State available on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/408163042571750/?notif_t=plan_user_joined>.   For more detailed information about Food Day, examples of last year’s events, printed materials, and more, please go to: www.foodday.org<http://www.foodday.org/>.

Mini-Grants for NYC School Gardens - Deadline: November 1, 2012

Grow to Learn NYC is accepting applications for mini-grants of $500 to $2,000 to start or enhance a learning garden program at New York City public and charter schools. To apply, schools must register<https://mail.institute2000.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=cbfdc478ce47467f8e7687ad03e50254&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.growtolearn.org%2fview%2fregistergarden> the garden and submit the mini-grant application<https://mail.institute2000.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=cbfdc478ce47467f8e7687ad03e50254&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.growtolearn.org%2fview%2fmini_grant> by November 1, 2012. Need help with the application? Attend a grant-writing and/or garden planning workshop<https://mail.institute2000.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=cbfdc478ce47467f8e7687ad03e50254&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.growtolearn.org%2fview%2fevents_and_workshops> on 10/16, 10/18 or 10/20 at 51 Chambers Street, NYC. RSVP at [log in to unmask]<https://mail.institute2000.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=cbfdc478ce47467f8e7687ad03e50254&URL=mailto%3amandersen%40grownyc.org> or (212) 788-7916.

Shape Up NYC – Recruiting New Sites
The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation is looking for sites to host free fitness classes through Shape Up NYC. Sites need to be able to safely hold 25-50 people and classes must be open to the public. Class format and schedule would be flexible. If your organization, school or health center is interested, contact Kendra Koch at [log in to unmask]<https://mail.institute2000.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=cbfdc478ce47467f8e7687ad03e50254&URL=mailto%3akristine.zagorski%40parks.nyc.gov> or 212.360.3304.
Free In-School Bike Safety Program
Fall has arrived and kids are gearing up for their commute to school.   For many, that will include commuting on two wheels.   Do your students know how to stay safe on a bike?   Let the experts at Bike New York teach your students how to keep it fun and safe on a bike.   Bike New York can send a cycling instructor to your school, who will provide a fun, interactive program for kids aged 3rd grade – 8th grade.   Programs last approximately one class period, and are designed for classroom or auditorium sized audiences. You can find more information on their website<https://mail.institute2000.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=cbfdc478ce47467f8e7687ad03e50254&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.bikenewyork.org%2flearn%2fschool-work%2fbike-drivers-ed-school-assembly%2f> and on the attached Fact Sheet.   For more information or to schedule a FREE Bike Driver’s Ed assemblies at your school or organization, please contact Zoë Cheswick, [log in to unmask]<https://mail.institute2000.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=cbfdc478ce47467f8e7687ad03e50254&URL=mailto%3azcheswick%40bikenewyork.org> or 212-870-2097.

Job Opportunities with Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice
Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice is looking for people to fill four youth program positions. Three of these are art based positions, while the fourth focuses on health, healing and wellness. For more information, email Tiffany Cotto at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call (718) 328-5622.

Please remember to send information about your upcoming programs, initiatives, or events that you would like to include in future e-blasts.

Thank you,

The Bronx Health REACH staff

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