TESTIMONY OF BEN CHANDLER, FOUNDATION FOR A HEALTHY KENTUCKY, HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS & REVENUE COMMITTEE REGARDING E-CIGARETTE BILL
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KENTUCKY HEALTH ISSUES POLL: OPINIONS ON ACA REMAIN SPLIT, BUT 7 IN 10 KY ADULTS SUPPORT MEDICAID
When it comes to health insurance, Kentucky adults largely have favorable opinions about employer-provided coverage, Medicaid and Medicare, according to the Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP). But their opinions regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) remain split among political party lines, as they have since the health reform law passed Congress in 2010. And about half still say they don't know how the ACA affects them personally.
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FOUNDATION FOR A HEALTHY KENTUCKY STATEMENT: MAJOR GAP IN NEW FDA FLAVORED E-CIG REGULATIONS
A partial ban on flavored e-cigarettes that goes into effect nationwide today has a major loophole that keeps kid-friendly flavored products on the market, according to the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky. The Food and Drug Administration policy bans most flavors of cartridge-based e-cigarettes, but doesn't apply to disposable devices.
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Health for a Change Webinar: Practicing Health Equity in Kentucky
February 26, 2020
11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. ET
On this free 1-hour webinar we will discuss health equity, equity frameworks, and dialogue with two Kentucky-based health practitioners.
We welcome your questions and ideas about health equity.
Objectives:
- Learn about health equity definitions and frameworks.
- Understand how health equity applies to the work of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.
- Learn about strategies and practices from two Kentucky-based physicians.
Click here to register. |
Health for a Change Webinar: Kentucky! The 2020 Census is Here
March 4, 2020
1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M. ET
On this free 1-hour webinar we will hear important updates on 2020 Census preparations in Kentucky. Our U.S. Census Bureau Kentucky staff
will share timelines, what to expect, communication resources, action items, and answer all of YOUR questions about the 2020 Census.
Also, the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky will share information about its 2020 Census mini-grant request for proposals.
Objectives:
- Understand what preparations have been made at the state and local levels in Kentucky for the 2020 Census.
- Learn about 2020 Census resources and timelines and how you can help Kentucky insure a complete and accurate count.
- Learn about the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky's 2020 Census mini-grant program.
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CityHealth is seeking applicants for small and mid-size city pilot program
CityHealth is seeking applicants for a pilot program aimed at improving health among mid-sized and smaller cities, defined as a jurisdiction with a population of less than 275,000. CityHealth currently partners with the nation's largest 40 cities, and is looking to support small and mid-sized cities in using policy to create healthier and more vibrant communities. CityHealth will select a small group of cities to participate in the initial pilot. They will provide training materials and technical assistance to guide these participants as they do their own assessment of their policies. After validation by an independent team of lawyers, participating cities will then be scored on the completed self-assessments and awarded medals based on CityHealth criteria. Each city will receive communications support to publicize their work to build thriving communities
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This is Quitting now available for Kentuckians age 13-24
The Kentucky Department for Public Health encourages teens and young adults who want to quit vaping to get free help from This Is Quitting, a nationwide texting service.
This is Quitting was developed by Truth Initiative and is being promoted directly to Kentuckians through a collaboration with DPH. The service is intended for young people ages 13 to 24, and is tailored by age group to give appropriate recommendations about quitting vaping. It was developed with input from young people who have already attempted to or succeeded in quitting e-cigarettes. Participants should text KENTUCKY to 88709 to enroll in the program, which provides up to nine weeks of coaching.
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Smoke-free Advocate of the Year Nominations are now Open!
Does someone you know deserve recognition for their work on secondhand smoke education and/or smoke-free policy? Do your own contributions to smoke-free development deserve recognition? If so, KCSP invites you to submit a nomination for the 2020 David B. Stevens, MD, Smoke-free Advocate of the Year Award!
Each nominee will be recognized at the 2020 Tobacco Control Conference sponsored jointly by KCSP and the KDPH Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program. The awards program is on April 15th 2020, in Lexington, making this a great opportunity to show your appreciation for smoke-free policy advocacy in Kentucky.
Nomination forms can be found online at
https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2bZgFal18f2qEy9
Nominations are due Thursday, February 6th, 2020.
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Kentucky Public Health Association Call for Abstracts
The Call for Abstracts is now open for the 2020 Kentucky Public Health Association (KPHA) 72nd annual conference, being held April 22-24, 2020 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, KY. KPHA encourages everyone to consider submitting an abstract, as well as letting your colleagues know about this opportunity! Please share with your networks and help them spread the word.
For any questions, contact Janie Cambron (Ext. 4088) or send an email to
[email protected]
Alignment of the conference theme "2020 Transformation - A Clear Vision for a Healthy Kentucky" is encouraged, but not necessary. There are 2 options for presentations during our event-oral presentation and poster presentation submissions.
Oral Abstracts (Presentation):
Oral abstracts (
Deadline-December 11, 2019):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KPHA2020ORAL
Oral abstracts will be 30-60 minutes in length. All submissions will be notified of either acceptance or denial by mid-December.
Posters abstracts:
Poster abstracts (
Deadline-Feb. 15, 2020-early submissions are encouraged):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020KPHAPOSTER
All submissions will be notified of either acceptance or denial by the end of February.
Posters will be presented on Thursday, April 23, 2020, from 8:30am-10:00am EST.
Here is the
"At a Glance" 2020 KPHA agenda so you can review the schedule of events. We have a lot of great things planned for this year, including a "Public Health Trending Topic" and hope you will join us!
On behalf of the #2020KPHA Conference Committee, we thank you and look forward to your submission!
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PSAs about E-Cigaretts and Youth
DrugFreeLex and the Tobacco Committee recently released three striking public service announcements (PSAs) on JUUL. These face-paced, fact-based PSAs, designed for parents, teachers, administrators and others working with youth, are free for all to use. Each video includes facts about JUUL and other e-cigarettes. These short ads provide insight into the chemicals in JUUL and their harmful effects, the rising popularity of JUUL, why youth may be more susceptible to e-cigarette use and addiction, and why e-cigarettes are especially damaging for teens including negative health costs and long-term adverse health effects.
Share these PSA's on social media, websites, blogs, television, waiting rooms, break rooms, public spaces, movie theaters, and other venues where adults visit:
What Parents Need to Know about JUULs and other E-cigarettes.
Why so Popular?
Why so Bad for Teens?
Click
here
to learn more about DrugFreeLex.
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Cancer Action Day
February 20, 2020
Capitol, Frankfort, KY
Join ACS CAN in Frankfort on February 20, 2020 for their annual Cancer Action Day at the Capitol. Participants will be attending meetings with their respective lawmakers and participating in other activities to show that cancer needs to be a priority for the Kentucky General Assembly. Registrants will receive additional logistical information and an event agenda in advance and are asked to join one of two prep webinars on Friday February 14 at 11:30 a.m. ET or Tuesday February 18 at 5:30 p.m. ET. More information to come.
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Health for a Change Webinar: Practicing Health Equity in Kentucky
February 26, 2020
11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. ET
On this free 1-hour webinar we will discuss health equity, equity frameworks, and dialogue with two Kentucky-based health practitioners.
We welcome your questions and ideas about health equity.
Objectives:
- Learn about health equity definitions and frameworks.
- Understand how health equity applies to the work of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.
- Learn about strategies and practices from two Kentucky-based physicians.
Click here to register. |
Kentucky Nonprofit Network Webinar: All Nonprofits Needed: Simple Steps to Help Ensure a Complete Census Count
February 27, 2020
2:00 P.M.-2:45 P.M. ET
The 2020 Census is only weeks away, and Kentucky's future depends on an accurate and complete count. All nonprofits are needed to make sure every Kentuckian is counted! Join us for a brief webinar to discuss:
- a quick overview of the census and what's at stake;
- why nonprofits are uniquely positioned to engage traditionally hard-to-count populations; and
- a few quick and simple ways your nonprofit can help with census outreach and easily incorporate outreach into your daily operations
Special thanks to Kroger for its support of our Kentucky Nonprofits Count Initiative. Click here to register. |
Health for a Change Webinar: Kentucky! The 2020 Census is Here
March 4, 2020
1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M. ET
On this free 1-hour webinar we will hear important updates on 2020 Census preparations in Kentucky. Our U.S. Census Bureau Kentucky staff
will share timelines, what to expect, communication resources, action items, and answer all of YOUR questions about the 2020 Census.
Also, the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky will share information about its 2020 Census mini-grant request for proposals.
Objectives:
- Understand what preparations have been made at the state and local levels in Kentucky for the 2020 Census.
- Learn about 2020 Census resources and timelines and how you can help Kentucky insure a complete and accurate count.
- Learn about the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky's 2020 Census mini-grant program.
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Kentucky Health Collaborative 6th Annual Conference: Humanizing Healthcare
March 11, 2020
Louisville, KY
According to Health Affairs, the concept of healthcare consumerism generally means "people proactively using trustworthy, relevant information and appropriate technology to make better-informed decisions about their health care options in the broadest sense, both within and outside the clinical setting." Today's consumer places a premium on simplicity, convenience, affordability, reputation, connectivity, and personalization. So how do we redesign a healthcare system that treats patients and families with respect, optimizes outcomes, addresses social determinants of health, and activates patients in a healthcare system with providers energized and engaged in mission-driven work? Join Kentucky Health Collaborative for a full day to learn what healthcare consumerism means for key healthcare stakeholders including providers, purchasers, payers, policymakers, and patients.
Click here to register. |
Walkability at the Ballot Box Webinar
March 11, 2020
2:00 P.M. ET
It's an election year, so it's especially important that our elected officials and decision-makers are educated about issues that are important to our families and communities. Join us for the webinar "Walkability at the Ballot Box" on March 11, 2020 at 2pm Eastern, 11am Pacific as we explore ways to engage with candidates and local officials to prioritize walkability initiatives. This webinar is intended for those just starting out on the walking path as well as those interested in learning more about the topic.
Attendees of this webinar will:
- Explore strategies to engage local elected officials and other decision-makers around community issues related to walking and walkable communities
- Consider ways to support walking and walkable communities in this election cycle and beyond
- Gain knowledge about federal transportation issues and ways rethinking transportation in the US can put people first
Click here to register.
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Healthy Family Night
Parents and Teachers: Partnering to Help Your Child Succeed
March 11, 2020
5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. ET
Louisville, KY
The Bounce Coalition is a proud partner in the "Healthy Family Nights" workshops to support parents and caregivers. Each event takes place at Neighborhood House from 5:30 to 7pm with a free meal and child care provided.
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Healthy Family Night
Parents Standing up for Our Kids With Teachers (talking out problems together)
March 25, 2020
5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. ET
Louisville, KY
The Bounce Coalition is a proud partner in the "Healthy Family Nights" workshops to support parents and caregivers. Each event takes place at Neighborhood House from 5:30 to 7pm with a free meal and child care provided.
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Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge
The Challenge is an exciting initiative designed to accelerate systems-level approaches to improving community health over a two-year period (April 2020 through April 2022). We aim to do this by supporting selected communities through learning opportunities and one-on-one technical assistance from APHA and NACo.
The Challenge will provide grants and non-financial support to a cohort of 20 communities in California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia that are ready to:
- change the way they work together across sectors;
- build resident leadership and power; and
- take collective actions
Funding amount: $2 million in funding across 20 U.S. communities in 12 states
Applications due: March 4, 2020
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American Electric Power Foundation Grants
Supports nonprofits working in the areas of hunger, housing, health and safety, human services, education, and the environment in American Electric Power's eleven state service area.
Grant amount: no less than $15,00
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
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Appalachian Community Fund Technical Assistance Grants
Funding for technical assistance needs for community-based organizations that address underlying causes of economic and social distress in the Appalachian region.
Grant amount: up to $800
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
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