A Message from Leadership:
Greetings from the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida (HPCNEF)! As you know, our mission is to improve health outcomes by serving as the source for health information, analysis, and planning in northeast Florida. Health starts in our homes, schools, workplaces, neighborhoods and communities. Health is apparent and relevant across many sectors .....from healthcare to transportation and infrastructure to the environment.
We at the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida want to share some of our current initiatives with you. It is possible that your organization will benefit in some way from learning about our work. Please feel free to share this newsletter with others, or contact us at the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida if you believe we may be able to assist you or your organization. We are mandated in Florida Statute to help improve the health of our communities.
Please read further about bike safety through our Florida Safe Routes to School program, Community Health Assessments and Improvement plans, Special Enrollment period options for obtaining health insurance, and initiatives battling cancer, opioid use, and mental health. In addition, there are upcoming free events and webinars that may be of interest to you or your peers.
Thank you and I hope you enjoy our newsletter.
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Susan Grich
President & CEO
Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
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Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School celebrated National Bike to School Day on May 8th with a little help from the Jaguars. Jag’s alumna, Mike Hollis, and NASCAR driver, Scott Lagasse, were fitted with bicycle helmets and accompanied over 40 students and faculty on a two-mile bicycle ride to school.
Students, parents and faculty gathered at Maple Street Biscuit Company (MSBC) in Jacksonville Beach where everyone received a bicycle helmet, tips on bike safety and some delicious treats from MSBC. Many students attending Fletcher Middle School walk and bike to school every day. The Safe Routes to School program managed by HPCNEF facilitated the event to promote bicycle safety, healthy behaviors, and active lifestyles for students.
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MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
May is Mental Health Month: #4Mind4Body
Raising awareness about mental health and eliminating the stigma associated with it are critical to effecting positive change. Approximately one in five adults in the United States (43.8 million or 18.5%) experiences a mental illness in a given year and approximately one in five youth aged 13–18 (21.4%) experiences a severe mental
health
disorder at some point during their lifetime. For children aged 8–15, the estimate is 13%.
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For more information or questions regarding
Free Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
, please email
info@MentalHealthFirstAid.org.
To find a course or to contact an instructor in your area, please visit
www.MentalHealthFirstAid.org.
If you would like to host an Adult Mental Health First Aid class, please email
jaxhospitalpartnership@gmail.com
. Adult Mental Health First Aid is a FREE
,
8-hour training course designed to give members of the public key skills to help someone who is developing or experiencing a mental health crisis. As of March 2019, the Jacksonville Hospital Partnership's trainers have helped 6,890 citizens become more aware of mental illnesses as well as how to de-escalate a mental crisis in process.
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HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA RECEIVES RURAL COMMUNITIES OPIOID RESPONSE PLANNING GRANT
The Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida (HPCNEF) is pleased to announce the award of a Rural Communities Opioid Response Planning Grant targeting Nassau County from the Health Services and Resources Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The planning grant supports treatment for and prevention of substance use disorder, including opioid use disorder, in rural counties at the highest risk for substance use disorder. Grant activities commence on June 1, 2019 and continue over the one-year planning period.
“Rural Communities Opioid Response Planning Grant is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $200,000 with 0 percentage financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.”
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NORTHEAST FLORIDA CANCER CONTROL COLLABORATIVE
Each year the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida (HPCNEF) partners with a local cancer service provider in delivering health disparity training. This year HPCNEF and the Ackerman Cancer Center partnered together to address cancer related health disparities in Duval County. Health disparities refer to differences in coverage, access or quality of care in demographic or cultural groups. These disparities result in a higher burden of illness, injury, disability, or mortality experienced within these categories. By addressing health disparities, HPCNEF helps pave the way to a healthier community.
CLAY COUNTY CHA/CHIP
The Florida Department of Health in Clay County and the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida (HPCNEF) collaborated on a countywide Community Health Assessment (CHA) using the Mobilizing for Action for Planning and Partnership (MAPP) model. The CHA process engages the community to evaluate the overall health status, identify health issues and set local priorities for action. The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) meetings are underway. During these meetings HPCNEF will facilitate the creation of the goals, objectives and strategies for the top community health issues, which were identified using data and community input: 1) health care access, 2) chronic disease and healthy lifestyle, and 3) behavioral health and substance abuse.
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MARKETPLACE NAVIGATORS
The ACA Navigator Program is offering virtual appointments for anyone who qualifies for a Special Enrollment. The Special Enrollment period is a time outside of the standard Open Enrollment period during which you and your family may be able to sign up for health coverage. You may qualify for a Special Enrollment period up to 60 days following certain life events that involve a change in family status (for example, birth of a child or change in marital status) or loss of other health coverage. Job-based plans must provide a special enrollment period of 30 days.
Changes that qualify for a Special Enrollment Period
- If you have a baby, adopt a child, or put your child into foster care: Your coverage can start the day of the event — even if you enroll in the plan up to 60 days afterward
- If you get married, lose health coverage, or move to a new state
- Changes in your income that affect current health coverage
- Gaining membership in a federally-recognized tribe or status as an Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Corporation shareholder
- Become a U.S. citizen
- Leave incarceration
- Change of dependency status of someone on your plan
- Death of a covered member of your household
- Turning 26 or older and aging off your parent's plan
- AmeriCorps members starting or ending their service
To see if you qualify for a Special Enrollment period, call 904-762-8600 to schedule a Virtual Appointment.
HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME UTILIZATION REPORTS
The Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida (HPCNEF) offers healthcare utilization subscription services to close to 300 subscribers who receive our reports monthly, quarterly, and semi-annually. We also generate customized utilization reports on an ad hoc basis. Click below to view the 1st quarter 2019 Nursing Home Report:
*A Hospital Utilization Report will be provided in the upcoming newsletter.
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HEALTH IN THE NEWS
YOU ARE INVITED TO COMPLETE THE 2019 FLORIDA COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER CENSUS
The Health Council of South Florida (HCSF) in partnership with the University of Miami/Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI), and the Florida Community Health Worker (CHW) Coalition, invited you to complete the 2019 CHW Census.
This year, the Census has been refined in an effort to capture new data. The collection of data is vital as it captures information that will assist in advocating for the CHW
profession, training, development, submission of funding proposals, and more. The goal of the Florida CHW Coalition will always be to champion for the advancement of the CHW profession.
In order to achieve this goal,
we need your help to update our data for 2019!
FLORIDA HEALTHY KIDS CORPORATION RECEIVES FUNDING TO MAKE FULL-PAY PLAN MORE AFFORDABLE
The Florida Healthy Kids Corporation celebrates that 2019-2020 fiscal year legislative budget negotiations have included funding for a proposal submitted by the the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation to lower the cost of health insurance for families in its full-pay program.
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HOPE FOR HEALING FLORIDA CAMPAIGN - MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE
The “
Hope for Healing Florida Campaign
” is a multi-agency coordinated plan that will take a hard look at how the state is spending money on mental health and substance abuse. The first step will be to gather resources in one place.
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SULZBACHER CENTER SELECTED AS 2019 SAPPHIRE AWARD WINNER
The 2019 Florida Blue Sapphire Awards were held in Kissimmee last week. Florida Blue recognizes individuals, organizations, and programs that lead the state in delivering community health services. Sulzbacher, a difference maker in Northeast Florida, received one of four award recipients.
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HIGHLIGHTED RESOURCES
WOMEN'S CENTER OF JACKSONVILLE
The Women’s Center of Jacksonville is a nonprofit Jacksonville-based organization offering education, support and advocacy to survivors of all genders and ages. Each year, the Women’s Center of Jacksonville provides 300 sexual assault survivors with forensic exams. The Women’s Center of Jacksonville is the only certified rape crisis center in Duval, Baker and Nassau Counties and also offers community education, counseling, referral assistance, rape prevention services and breast cancer education, support and advocacy at complimentary and affordable prices.
Learn More
ABILITY1ST
Welcome to Ability1st! We are a community-based organization offering support services, advocacy, and information to empower people with disabilities to live independently. Ability1st is operated and governed by people with disabilities for people with disabilities. So, whether you have a need for our services or want to contribute to our mission, we are happy you found us!
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FLORIDA DISABILITY RESOURCES AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS
Many of these organizations work to address the unique needs associated with different disabilities including, but not limited to, physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities, and mental illness. Others focus on issues such as access to housing and legal assistance based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Learn More
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WE WELCOME PIA GEISSELMAIER TO THE HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL!
Pia Geisselmaier is a Health Planner at HPC. She earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) with a focus in epidemiology and her Certification in Public Health (CPH) credential from the University of North Florida. Prior to that she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Management from the Hochschule Mittweida in Germany.We are proud to welcome her to our team!
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What: Summer Kick-Off Party
When:
Saturday, June 1 from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where:
Outdoors at Hilliard Parks & Recreation's 24-hr Fitness Center: 37516 Oxford Street, Hilliard, FL 32046
Contact:
904-845-2733 - www.townofhilliard.com
You and your family are invited to this fun community event to kick-off summer 2019! Have fun this weekend by checking out the fitness, nutrition, wellbeing, and healthy living resources available in this community for both children and adults through local businesses and Hilliard Parks & Recreation! Wristbands are just $5 per person and include access to the event (most businesses will be giving away FREEBIES!),
lunch
, and a trip to the pool & spalsh pad to cool off!
What: Using Telehealth for Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
When: Tuesday, June 4, 2019 - 10 am-12 pm
Where:
Webinar
What: Opioid Use Disorders and Criminal Justice Involvement - A Research Overview and Case Study
When: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 11 am-1 pm
Where:
Webinar
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Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida | 904.448.4300 | Fax 904.448.4304 | www.hpcnef.org
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