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The Health Council has completed production of a health resource booklet for at-risk families. This directory includes information about local organizations that provide services to families and children. It further gives essential basic care and safety information for child-rearing support.

The Health Council worked in collaboration with the Literacy Council and Covering Kids & Families Council to develop and print this booklet.

The booklet also is being translated into Spanish. In addition, the council is printing a 2-sided sheet that details the varied services of HealthLinc in MIchigan City, and Community Health Center in LaPorte.

Sponsors for this important resource include Michigan City Enrichment Corporation, Sand Castle Shelter for Children and Families, and LaPorte County Health Department.

Any family or organization wishing to receive copies of this helpful booklet may call Literacy Coordinator Judy Hanish at 879-2552.

 

 

Health issues continue to be a strong focus for Healthy Communities.

Through our Health Council, in 2006-07 seven series of free nutrition / obesity prevention classes were offered in the community. Purdue Extension Educator Betty Brewe showed nearly 90 persons how to read food labels, prepare healthy meals and cut their calories in a nutritious way. Funding was provided by the 4Community project, through United Way of LaPorte County, Lilly Endowment, Matthew F. Moore Foundation, and HealthVisions Midwest.

In addition, the collaborative Super Shot Saturday immunization program was developed through the Health Council, vaccinating nearly 800 children over a four year period. Many of these children also received free vision screening courtesy of RSVP.

We also serve as the umbrella for the Maternal and Child Health Coalition, and are meeting with this group to tackle specific maternal-child health issues for the county.

Another important focus was assisting United Way and other partners with a regional health needs assessment.

Betty Brewe, at right, and Savannah Bazemore prepare a healthy meal for participants at the free series of nutrition / obesity prevention classes.


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