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January 7, 2020 | Issue 1
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Resolution Run- Habitat for Humanity
January 1- February 29, 2020 month .
Ready to find your place in Community Strong? Check out these Volunteer Opportunities
2020 is YOUR year to make a difference in your community!
Community Strong acts as a convening space to tackle tough community health topics such as substance abuse, obesity/diabetes, and access to care. We are currently looking for St. Charles community leaders to join our Action Teams. In particular if you have a talent for written and verbal communication, public relations, or marketing we would love to talk more with you about these volunteer opportunities. Contact Thomas Redd, Project Coordinator to learn more about these opportunities to serve St. Charles County.

Cancer is Gross and other things you should know about your neighbor
Chuck Gross
Community Strong loves connecting neighbors with neighbors. Read on to find our more about your neighbor Chuck Gross and how he is one step closer to a healthier version of himself!

Is your workplace in a junk food coma?
MODHSS is offering up to a $2000 mini grant for two Missouri employers interested in improving and/or adopting food service guidelines for vending, concessions, or cafeteria operations at their business. The Application due date has been extended to January 31st. Be sure to check it out if Workplace Wellness is goal for you in 2020!
For information about the award and accompanying WorkWell MO Toolkit , visit: https://extension2.missouri.edu/programs/worksite-wellness .  

inspiring a culture of health and wellbeing
 in St. Charles County
Partnering for Purpose & Passion
Over the last quarter of 2019, the CRUSH coalition has been very active in the community. Click here to learn more about the Teen Drug Summit, Middle School Meme Competition, and how this coalition is leveraging joint resources to facilitate several initiatives. Click here to read more about the goals and initiatives of CRUSH.
Community Strong Tracking Health Related Policy in 2020
As the new year begins the Missouri legislature will first convene on the 8 th of January. The interest Community Strong has on this first session is multiple bills that could come up in discussion, for example: HB 1450, sponsored by Representative Nick Schroer, states changes to the laws regarding controlled substance offenses, HB 1753, sponsored by Representative Bryan Spencer, states provisions relating to the protection of health care workers, HB 2105, sponsored by Senator Bob Onder, establishes the Opioid Addiction Prevention and Treatment Act of 2018. Community Strong is also looking forward to any discussion about PDMP or Prescription Drug Monitor Program, and why this program is right for Missouri as just one tool to fight the devastating effects of opioids and heroin in our area. 
- Brendan Sams
Health Policy Intern
University of Missouri student
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A Virtual Race Where You Set The Pace!
Community Strong is a proud sponsor of the Resolution Run supporting Habitat for Humanity. The Resolution Run is a virtual event that connects fitness with charitable giving. There's no event to attend. You just keep track of your steps, walks, runs, or workouts by syncing whatever device you use simply by downlowding the free application on IOS or Android. Getting moving today for a healthier you and a healthier community! Sign up here=Resolution Run Registration n
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Need to eat healthier in 2020?

We all can get behind the New Year's Resolution to eat healthier. However, comfort foods can keep calling us in cold weather, stressful times, or lack of planning on our part. Try out some of these healthy food swaps we found in this delish.com article