Madison County Rural Health News July 2020| Issue 6

In this Issue: Note from our Executive Director Spotlight Article Live longer by walking W What's Happening at MCRHC Upcoming workshops Monday Mile Wellness at Work COVID-19 support and information Mobility Management Update

Note from our Executive Director

Welcome to our summer newsletter!   This is a summer like we've never seen before.  In this newsletter, you will find we have switched our Living Well programs and Diabetes Prevention Programs to virtual formats. We are successfully completing one Diabetes Prevention Class and have conducted a Living Well with Chronic Pain class. Please call for more information or posters for your workplace if you'd like them.   Please contact our Mobility Manager, Donny Ybarra who is featured in this newsletter, if you have questions about transportation in Madison County.   We all need to be aware of how people around us are adapting to a new world. Listen to each other. It's a challenging time. Know what resources are available if you or others could use some help. Find ways to assist people who may be alone or who may be juggling childcare with working remotely. The opportunities to help each other in the workplace and community are abundant.  We list some resources here.   Help each other stay healthy. Go outside to exercise, get plenty of sleep and try to eat locally grown vegetables and fruits. Even though this is a summer like none before, there are many ways to enjoy living in one of the best areas of the country this summer.  In good health, Bonnie

Spotlight Article

Research Says Walking This Much Per Week Extends Your... Recent studies show that walking as little as two hours per week can help you live longer and reduce the risk of disease. Read more www.bluezones.com

What's Happening at MCRHC

Upcoming Workshops

In partnership with Bassett Healthcare and the Madison County Office for the Aging, we are offering numerous evidence-based workshops in the coming months to help people better self-manage their chronic conditions, pain and diabetes. Starting in September, MCRHC will be offering a workshop to help people prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. All workshops are free, but registration is required.

Save the Date! Storybook Walk

Consider highlighting products or services, sales or promotions, personal bios, and more. Use images that complement your message, and link your images to supporting resources. In collaboration with the Cazenovia Public Library, a "Storybook Walk" will be available on Wednesday, August 5th, on the Village of Cazenovia Monday Mile from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. This is a great opportunity for families to read a fun picture book story while walking along the Monday Mile. Click on the Monday Mile logo above to see the map of the Cazenovia Monday Mile route! "Like" us on Facebook @mcruralhealthcouncil to stay up to date on this walk and others to come throughout the county. While enjoying this "Storybook Walk," please continue to stay at least 6 feet away from others and wear a cloth face covering when you cannot, and practice good hygiene. We must all work hard as a community to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Wellness @ Work

Prepare Your Workplace for Business During the COVID-19... Running your facility during the COVID-19 pandemic not only means having operations ready for day-to-day use, but also establishing new workspace layouts and practices to provide your employees a safe environment to work in. The following is... Read more www.quill.com

Click on the image above to learn "How to cope with job stress and build resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic." ‌

COVID-19 Resources & Support

This pandemic continues to take a toll on many aspects of our lives. If you or a loved one needs someone to talk to, please take advantage of these resources: Madison County Department of Health offers daily dashboard updates, community guidance and information on testing to support residents during this time at https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2479/Coronavirus-COVID-19 Madison County Mental Health Department has a 24-hours a day crisis line at (315) 366-2327 New York State also has a free mental health hotline at 1-844-863-9314 (please call for appointment) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at 1-800-662-4357  211 Mid-York can connect you with local social services resources and information at 844-342-5211 or www.211.org NY State is partnering with Headspace,a global leader in mindfulness and meditation, to offer free collection of science-backed, evidence-based guided meditations, along with at-home mindful workouts, sleep and kids content to help address rising stress and anxiety at https://www.headspace.com/ny

Mobility Management Update

Staff and Board of Directors

MCRHC Staff Contact Info. Bonnie Slocum, Executive Director (315) 447 - 7625 slocum.bonnie@mcruralhealthcouncil.org Stephanie Henry, Program Coordinator (315) 313 - 4399 henry.s@mcruralhealthcouncil.org Donny Ybarra, Mobility Manager (317) 459 - 7055 dymobility@gmail.com Our Board of Directors DJ Raux, President Crouse Community Center Bruce Hathaway, Vice-President National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) Maureen Campanie, Treasurer BRiDGES Madison County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc. Robyn Smith, Secretary CNY Community Foundation Nannette Cowen, PhD, FNP-BC Binghamton University Eric Faisst Madison County Department of Health Dawn Brink-Cymerman St. Joseph’s Physician's at Cazenovia Paula Highers MCV Law - Meggesto, Crossett & Valerino, LLP Dawn Sampson Community Memorial Hospital Julie Harney Madison County Office for the Aging Jane Stephenson SUNY Morrisville

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