AgriSafe in Action Newsletter
October 2022 Edition
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Employee Spotlight: Linda Emanuel |
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This month we would like to recognize Linda Emanuel, RN, AgriSafe's Community Health Director, because she is an instrumental part of our behavioral health outreach.
We would also like to mention that Linda was the September Champion for the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center! Check out their September Newsletter to find what Linda has to say about promoting Total Farmer Health!
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Health Spotlight: Long COVID-19 |
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There is no question – COVID-19 has impacted healthcare delivery and education on many levels. Rural healthcare providers can attest to the impact on individual care and community responses. Check out Hale et al.’s (2022) article, “The implications of long COVID for rural communities” in the Journal of Rural Health!
Research is indicating short- and long-term changes in cognitive function and the impact on heart and lung health. The American Nurses Association is addressing these concerns and shares information on disability issues.
When patients, clients, or co-workers share concerns related to shortness of breath, rapid pulse rates, dizziness, fatigue, or “brain fog”, a deeper investigation and questions about COVID-19 history are in order. These symptoms can have a significant effect on the ability to work and safety in the agricultural work environment.
For more information, consider checking out:
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Talking TFH® Podcast: Food in the Field
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This month on Talking Total Farmer Health we spoke to Tara Dunker and Hannah Guenther from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, about their Food in the Field program, a program that takes the MyPlate concept and makes it work for those taking their meals out to a field. They also tell us about healthy snacks that are portable, how to include calcium in your meal when you can’t keep milk cold, food safety, and much, much more. Listen now on our website!
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Adam Broussard was born and raised in New Orleans, LA and he received his bachelor’s degree from LSU in Baton Rouge. Now he is pursuing his master’s degree in epidemiology at LSU HSC in New Orleans. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball and drawing. At AgriSafe, he is helping us update the COVID-19 toolkit and he is doing preliminary research on setting up a citation manager to help staff members manage their sources better in the future.
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Lobna Ali, MD, CMD, AGSF, currently lives in New Orleans, LA. She is board certified in Family Medicine and she is licensed to practice in Louisiana. Currently, Dr. Ali is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at LSU HSC, with a focus in geriatrics, and she is also the Medical Director and a primary care physician at PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for Elderly) of Greater New Orleans. Her most recent project with AgriSafe is working on the Total Farmer Health podcast for an episode on geriatric health and care.
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Angelle Baiamonte, OTS, is from Louisiana and is getting her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Science in Austin, TX, where she is interested in specializing in hand therapy. Currently, Angelle is working with AgriSafe to evaluate their educational holdings and to identify gaps that could be filled by an OT. She is also creating a mini manual guide for healthcare professionals using the occupation as an approach to mental health in agricultural workers.
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Kate Vogel is from rural southwest Minnesota. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in community and public health from South Dakota State University. Currently she is pursuing a master's degree in public health. At AgriSafe, Kate's applied practical experience is focused on the state of mental health of young producers, specifically anxiety and related impact on their mental wellness.
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Louisiana Small Farmers Conference
On September 22nd, Knesha Rose-Davison, MPH, Public Health and Equity Director at Agrisafe, spoke on mental health and wellness at the 11th annual Louisiana Small Farmers Conference.
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Bloomsburg Fair in Pennsylvania
On September 30th, Allison Maloney, PhD, RN, Total Farmer Health Coach at AgriSafe, tabled at the Bloomsburg Fair in Pennsylvania! She promoted the AgriStress Helpline for Pennsylvania, along with QPR trainings, Invest in Your Health Cultivating a Healthy Mind curriculum, and more!
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Tennessee Assistive Technology Access Fair
On October 6th, Carey Portell, Cattle Rancher in Missouri and AgriSafe's Talking Total Farmer Health podcast host, represented AgriSafe at the Assistive Technology Access Fair (also known as the ResourceAbility Fair) with a table of health and safety resources. In addition, Carey was the keynote speaker for this event!
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AgriSafe Webinar Opportunities |
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Invest in Your Health Week: A week of free webinars for ag. educators, which will provide attendees with a lesson, a presentation, and relevant activities!
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Monday's topic is Say What? Protecting Your Hearing
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Tuesday's topic is Cultivating a Healthy Mind – Mental Wellness for Youth
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Wednesday's topic is Stop Zoonosis in its Tracks – Prevention of Zoonosis
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Thursday's topic is Where Y’at – Using Mapping to Define Hazards in Agriculture
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Friday's topic is Cover Up! Head to Toe Personal Protective Equipment
Dates: October 17-21, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT
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Accessible Care for the Commercial Fishing Industry: This webinar will introduce participants to current challenges in the commercial fishing industry and how they are impacting the mental health and wellbeing of commercial fishermen and their communities. They will also learn about current projects and resources available to support fishermen's mental health.
Date: October 25, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT
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Grant Funding Opportunities |
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Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) Pilot/Feasibility Projects Program: Request for Proposals
Maximum $20,000 per project
Letter of intent due date: October 21, 2022
Proposal due date: November 30, 2022
Do you have a great idea for a project that can lead to the development of new and creative agricultural safety and health research, prevention, intervention, outreach, education, or evaluation? If so, please consider submitting a pilot grant application to the CS-CASH Pilot/Feasibility Projects Program. Look at this flyer for more details!
If you have questions, please contact Ellen Duysesn at ellen.duysen@unmc.edu.
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The National FFA Convention & Expo
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: October 26-29, 2022
More than 300 exhibitors representing agriculture, colleges, fundraising, and more! There’s something for everyone, including discovering agricultural careers, exploring opportunities in postsecondary job training and education, and more.
If you're going to the National FFA convention, make sure to stop by AgriSafe's table and say hi to Laura and Abby!
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The MRASH Conference
Location: Virtual and In-Person (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
Date: November 16-17, 2022
MRASH recognizes that we are all emerging into a changed world, for numerous reasons – supply chains, worker shortage, land transfer, technology, climate and economics to name a few. Many circumstances won’t go back to “normal”. This conference invites attendees to explore these changes, consider their significance, and brainstorm strategies.
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