HIPMC August Newsletter

Volume 07 | August 2020

News and Information for HIPMC Partners

Registration is now open for the next General Partnership Webinar

Join us for a series of HIPMC webinars! We are planning a new meeting format, new topics, and new ways to connect. For the next few months we would like to invite you to join us on a journey to learn more about how access to healthy food, access to care, and early childhood development is being impacted in our community during a pandemic.

Goals of the webinar series include:

Spotlighting HIPMC priority areas by giving community organizations a platform to share how they have pivoted during COVID-19, what challenges they face, and what resources they have used and need to continue to serve their population.

Engage funding organizations to share how they have supported or will support the priority areas and community organizations in a time of crisis and beyond.

Foster networking and collaboration among community partners and funding organizations.

August 27th Webinar

The Impact of COVID-19 & Access to Healthy Food

Community Organizations perspectives on the Impact of COVID-19 and Providing Access to Healthy Food

September 3rd Webinar

The Impact of COVID-19 & Access to Healthy Food

Funding Organizations response to the Impact of COVID-19 and Providing Funding to Address Access to Healthy Food

SAVE THE DATE!

September 17th from 9:00-10:30 AM. This webinar will focus on the impact of COVID-19 in the priority area of Early Childhood Development.

October 1st from 9:00-10:30 AM. This webinar will focus on the impact of COVID-19 in the priority area of Access to Care.

We hope you can join us!

Maricopa County News

Visit the Maricopa County website to learn about the COVID-19 virus, what you can do, updates and more! If you would like to get weekly updates, SUBSCRIBE here!

Practice Good Hygiene

You have heard a lot about social distancing and mask wearing. These are important tools in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Remember the basics of good hygiene. Wash your hands. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. Cover your cough. Disinfect frequently.

Mask Distribution

At the end of July Maricopa Department of Public Health (MCDPH) partnered with 100 community organizations to distribute over half a million cloth face masks through out the county. This collaboration was made possible through our HIPMC coalition and extensive community partnerships! Many of these organizations will distribute these cloth masks within their existing services such as food distribution, homeless supports, heat relief, home visiting, support groups, WIC clinics, healthcare delivery, and so much more. Others will be holding distribution drive ups/drop offs to get supplies to community members. Thank you to all the community organizations who are mobilizing and collaborating to get supplies to our residents and ensuring that our most vulnerable populations have what they need to stay healthy and safe during these uncertain times.

Other MCDPH News

Do you send out a newsletter or job postings to people in your network? Then we would love your support! Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) is working to extend our reach of letting the community know when new positions are available. Jobs are announced online HERE, but we recognize not everyone regularly checks the site. We want to reach out to people who may not otherwise hear about our job opportunities. To help achieve this goal, we are putting together an Academic and Community Job Distribution List.

If you choose to join the list, when a position becomes available with MCDPH you will receive an e-mail with the job posting. You are then encouraged to share the posting with your network.

Typically, job announcements do not come out more frequently than once a week. You would receive approximately 1-4 e-mails per month and could opt out at any time.

Maricopa County’s Eviction Protection program offers residents of Maricopa County (outside of the cities of Phoenix and Mesa) up to three months of rent paid plus the possibility of utility assistance. Learn more HERE on how to apply.

Maricopa County Public Health’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program continues to serve the public in new ways, including expanded food options. You might be surprised to see who is able to qualify for these services. Learn more HERE.

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control has modified its field and shelter operations to minimize human contact while remaining committed to public safety and lifesaving during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about service changes HERE.

Helpful Community Information & Resources

Everyone Counts in the 2020 Census! Securing the federal funds for your community for the next decade begins with assuring every member of your household is counted. Respond HERE today!

Arizona Public Health Association (AZPHA) improves health and well-being for all Arizonans, it works to provide professional development, networking opportunities and advocacy. Click HERE to learn more on how to join AZPHA.

Arizona Center for Youth Resources is offering virtual, free workshops that build skills and lead to jobs. Learn more HERE to sign up!

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