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The Bronx Receives RWJF Culture of Health Prize
The Bronx is one of eight winners of the 2015 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize, honored for working to ensure that everyone in their community has the opportunity
to live a longer, healthier and more productive life. The Bronx will receive a $25,000 cash prize and the opportunity to inspire other communities and share their successes and lessons learned during their transformational journey. The Bronx Borough President’s
Office, Institute for Family Health’s Bronx Health REACH,
CUNY’s Institute for Health Equity at Lehman College, Montefiore Health System, and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Bronx District Public Health Office founded an initiative, #Not62-The Campaign for A Healthy Bronx to address, through
a multi-sectoral approach, the social and economic conditions that impact the overall quality of life; and help create an environment where Bronx residents can attain their highest level of health. Click
here for more information.
Way to go, Lehman !!
New York City Council Passes Physical Education Legislation for NYC Schools
The New York City Council last week passed legislation requiring the Department of Education (DOE) to report the number of minutes, frequency of physical education, number of
certified instructors, and space used for PE instruction at all NYC public schools. The first report will be posted on the DOE website in 2016, allowing parents to monitor how much PE is given at their children’s school.
Bronx Health REACH Upcoming Meetings
Bronx Health REACH Health Disparities Workgroup Meeting – November 13th
Our next Health Disparities Workgroup meeting will be held on Friday, November 13th from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Cosmopolitan Church (39 E. 190th St, Bronx NY 10468). For
more information, please contact Immaculada Moronta at [log in to unmask]
or 212-633-0800 x 1232.
Bronx Health REACH Nutrition & Fitness Workgroup Meeting – November 19th
Please join us at our next Nutrition & Fitness Workgroup meeting Thursday, November 19th from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Morrisania WIC D&TC (1225 Gerard Ave, Bronx NY 10452,
Room 214). For more information, contact Emily Oppenheimer at
[log in to unmask] or 212-633-0800 x 1344.
Bronx Health REACH Faith-Based Outreach Initiative Meeting – November 24th
Our next Faith-Based Outreach Initiative meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 24th from 4-6 p.m. at Walker Memorial Baptist Church (120 East 169th
St, Bronx, NY 10452). For more information, please contact Immaculada Moronta at
[log in to unmask] or 212-633-0800 x 1232.
Bronx Health REACH Coalition Meeting – December 4th
Please join us for our next Coalition Meeting on Friday, December 4th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Walker Memorial Baptist Church (120 E. 169th St, Bronx NY 10452). To RSVP,
please click here, Click “Register” and add your name,
email, and if applicable, the organization that you represent. For more information, please contact Immaculada Moronta at
[log in to unmask] or 212-633-0800 x 1232.
Bronx Health REACH Job Opportunities
Nutrition & Physical Activity Coordinator
The Nutrition and Physical Activity Coordinator is responsible for activities related to increasing access to physical activity opportunities and environments with healthy food
and healthy beverage options in the Bronx. S/he will work closely with housing developers, parks and recreation agencies, transportation-focused organizations, schools and other partners. The Coordinator will also work closely with food retailers and their
trade associations, distributors, farmer’s market operators, schools, the local health department and other organizations in the Bronx to implement policy, systems and environmental changes. For more information click
here.
Evaluator & Policy Analyst
The Evaluator and Policy Analyst is responsible for coordinating all aspects of evaluation and policy development for Towards a Healthier Bronx (THB) initiative funded by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Evaluator and Policy Analyst will work with the NYU Evaluation team to design, develop, and implement all evaluation activities for THB. This position will also be responsible for analyzing the policies in support
of the THB program efforts. The Evaluator and Policy Analyst will report to the Project Director of Bronx Health REACH. For more information click
here.
Other Community Events
Harvest Home Soundview Farmers Market Every Saturday through November 21st
Located at Morrison Avenue and Harrod Place, the Harvest Home Soundview Farmers Market is open every Saturday through November 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. SNAP/EBT,
WIC Farmer's Market coupon, Senior Farmer Market coupons and Health Bucks are all accepted. The Harvest Home Soundview Farmers Market is easily accessible by taking the 6 train to the Morrison Ave-Soundview station and the Bx4, Bx4a, and Bx27 buses stop right
at the market.
Love Your Block Grant Program - Deadline Nov 6th
Love Your Block is an initiative of NYC Service in partnership with Citizens Committee for NYC that provides a unique opportunity for neighborhood groups to transform and improve
their communities through local action while leveraging City services. Resident-led volunteer groups can receive a grant of up to $1,000 and City services provided by the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Department of Transportation, and the Department
of Sanitation to improve their block. In addition to the grant and City services, groups receive project planning and community building assistance as well as support with local media coverage for the project. Click
here for more information.
Youth Empowerment Summit - Nov 7th
Join us for a Youth Empowerment Summit for Food Justice Advocacy on Saturday, November 7. This youth-led summit will highlight the power of youth advocacy through youth speakers,
panels and workshops. Participating youth will learn how to create systemic change on food and related issues. The Youth Empowerment Summit will be held at St. Paul’s Chapel, 209 Broadway, New York, NY 10007 from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. There is a $5 fee to attend.
If this fee presents any difficulties, or you have need more information please email
[log in to unmask] or call (212)542-9083. Click
here to attend.
NYC Nutrition Education Network
(NYCNEN, pronounced
nice nen ) Meeting - Nov 13th
The first fall meeting of the NYC Nutrition Education Network with the panel, Advocacy in Practice featuring keynote speaker Marion Nestile, author of “Soda Politics: Taking
on Big Soda (and Winning).” Other speakers include: David DeVaughn from City Harvest, Stephen O'Brien from the NYC Department of Education, and Alissa Wassung from God’s Love We Deliver. Join us Friday, November 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the New School,
65 W 11th St, Wollman Hall, 5th floor New York, NY 10011. Free for NYCNEN members, $5 for non-members. RSVP by November 9 to
[log in to unmask].
Transportation Alternatives Activist Training - November 14th
Join Transportation Alternatives and activists from various organizations across New York City for a day-long Activist training event as TA empowers New Yorkers to take on the
most important issues in their communities. Learn to identify changes you want to see in your community, build a coalition with civic groups and community organizations, and develop a strategy to make change in your community. The TA Activist training meets
on Saturday, November 14th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 111 John Street, Suite 260, New York NY. For more information: (212) 629-8080.
Growing the Urban Farm Symposium - November 18th
Vacant lots, abandoned green spaces, and rooftops have been transformed into productive farms providing fresh produce and opportunities for healthy activity, income, and other
benefits for urban families. On Wednesday, November 18th, NY Botanical Garden's Bronx Green-Up program will present, Growing the Urban Farm featuring speakers Nevin Cohen from CUNY School of Public Health, Annie Novak of the Eagle Street Rooftop
Farm, and Karen Washington, Community Activist and Farmer. The symposium meets from 6 to 8 p.m. at the New York Botanical Garden, Ross Lecture Hall, 2900 Southern Blvd. Bronx, NY 10458-5126. To register click
here. For more information contact: (800) 322-6924.
Healthy Man Project – November 18th
Urban Health Plan will be holding a workshop on Wednesday, November 18th. Do you pay child support? Attend the workplan to learn more about your child support rights.
A representative from NYC Child Support Enforcement will answer your questions and concerns about child support. The workshop meets at The Meeting Place, 1069 Southern Boulevard, Bronx NY 10459 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information contact (718) 589-2440
x 3162 or x 3293.
South Bronx Farmers Market – Open through November 21
Located along 138th Street between Alexander & Willis Ave, the South Bronx Farmers Market is open every Saturday through November 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. SNAP/EBT,
WIC Farmer's Market coupon, Senior Farmer Market coupons and Health Bucks are all accepted. Daily cooking demonstrations by Stellar Markets in Spanish & English and all participants receive a $2 Health Buck for each demonstration. The South Bronx Farmers Market
is easily accessible by taking the 6 train to 3rd Avenue/138th Street and the Bx33 bus.
Take Care New York Community Outreach Mini-Grants
The Fund for Public Health in New York (FPHNY) on behalf of the NYC Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is seeking neighborhood partners to help generate broad community
participation in Take Care New York Community Consultation events. DOHMH will hold Community Consultations in multiple neighborhoods within each borough in order to share the revised health agenda as well as learn from community members about local health
priorities. Organizations that have a strong community base in the neighborhoods where the Community Consultations will be taking place may be eligible to receive funds in the amount of $1,000 - $10,000 to conduct outreach and raise resident awareness and
participation in the events. For more information click
here or contact Megann K. Strajcher (646) 710-4856 or
[log in to unmask].
Please remember to send us information about your upcoming programs, initiatives, or events that you would like to include in Bronx Health REACH future e-blasts by emailing:
[log in to unmask].
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