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Welcome to this year's fourth newsletter. May these upcoming months bring you less stress and more sun! I hope your resolutions for this year are going strong and have been as successful as our continued efforts.
Subcommittees within the HSC continued to meet monthly and work on their progress. Please look below for some updates.
We hope to continue to collaborate and positively impact our community for the better. We believe it is possible to reach common ground, innovate our infrastructure across sectors, and decrease silos barriers. Please come to our Health System Collaborative and start the discussion if you feel the same way.
Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 22nd, 2023, from 4 - 5:15 PM via Microsoft Teams.
Together, we can find opportunities, build partnerships, enhance systems, improve services quality, and build our capacity!
Any questions and/or meeting information please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Public Health Team: Amanda Pitts apitts@countyofglenn.net, Yadira Ramirez yramirez@countyofglenn.net, or Allison Weinrich aweinrich@countyofglenn.net
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Yadira Ramirez
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1. Introduce yourself. Title, education, how long you have been in that position, how long with PH?
- Hi everyone! My name is Yadira Ramirez, an HHSA Program Coordinator for Glenn County Public Health. I have degrees in Sociology and Multicultural and Gender Studies from California State University, Chico. It will be two years in July that I have worked for Glenn County Public Health.
2. Introduce your program.
- Through the California Equitable Recovery Initiative (CERI) grant, we aim to build infrastructure to address COVID-19 related health disparities and enhance Glenn County Public Health's current internal processes for providing services and agency information in the language a client feels most comfortable speaking. Through the California Strengthening Public Health Initiative (CASPHI) grant, we aim to build infrastructure for local efforts to advance the health of the community and utilize data to drive planning and implementation of Public Health work, such as assisting in the Glenn County Community Health Assessment, Glenn County Community Health Improvement Plan, the accreditation process for Glenn County Public health, and much more.
3. What does PH do? Who do they serve?
- Public Health strives to make Glenn County a safer, healthier, and more equitable community for everyone. Public Health encompasses preventative care, disease prevention, and health education. The overall goal of public health is to better the community by listening to those who live in it, and removing obstacles that may interfere with their health.
4. What is your mission?
- My mission through this work is to enhance Public Health's current internal processes for providing services in the language a client feels most comfortable speaking and continue to learn from the community about what they need so they can live a long healthy life.
5. Can you tell me about a success story?
- When I first started working for Glenn County Public Health, one part of my job was assisting with the contact tracing that we did during the intense peaks of COVID-19 cases. During this time, I remember talking to a community member that spoke Spanish. At the end of our last conversation, she told me she was very thankful for our conversations and that I would check in on how she and her family were doing. She said that the calmness she heard in my voice and our conversations helped her get through a tough time that her family was experiencing because of COVID-19. This is a success story to me because I was able to help someone through a tough time and connect them to community resources if they needed it. While speaking to them in Spanish, the language they felt most comfortable speaking. The feeling that I felt that day was heartwarming and will always stay with me.
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Yadira Ramirez, Glenn County Public Health Porgram Coordinator standing next to some beautiful landscaping at 604 E. Walker St. in Orland
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Willows Recreation Department
The Willows Recreation Department provides programs for the youth of Glenn County to get involved in. Events are scheduled to begin in June. To stay updated on what is currently being offered, visit their website.
Website: Willows Recreation Department
Email: rec@cityofwillows.org
Phone: (530) 934-7043
2023 Summer Camps + Classes
- Registration is currently open; $35 per child per camp.
Soccer: June 26th - 30th
Basketball: June 19th - 23rd
Pool News:
Preparation for City Swimming Pool Repairs are Underway!
On April 11, 2023, the City Council approved repairs of the city swimming
pool in time for the 2024 swim season.
In the meantime, the High School will be open to the public on the specified dates below, free of charge, from 12:30pm to 5:30pm.
June: 12th,13th, 15th - 17th, 19th - 24th, and 26th - 30th
July: 1st, 3rd - 8th, 10th - 15th, 17th - 22nd, 24th - 29th, 31st
August: 1st - 5th
Orland Recreation Department
The Orland Recreation Department provides programs and events for the youth of Glenn County to attend. Events are scheduled to begin in June.
Registration Link for all Programs
Contact Information:
Website: City of Orland - City of Orland (recdesk.com)
Email: orlandrec@cityoforland.com
Phone: (530) 865-1630
2023 Summer Camps + Classes
- Registration is currently open.
Basketball: June 12th - 14th
Baseball: June 19th - 23rd
Cheer: June 27th - 30th
Wrestling: July 11th - 13th
Tiny Tots Tumbling: Thursday, June 15th - July 20th, $60 per registrant
- Must register prior to participating. Registration Deadline: June 8th
- Classes for 2 to 6 years old. Classes are 50 minutes and divided by age group with 2-year-olds starting at 2:45pm and 6-year-olds starting at 5:15pm.
Pool, Swim Lessons, and Splash Pad Hours
Pool: Monday - Saturday 1pm to 5pm and Tuesday/Thursday 7:30pm to 9pm
Swim Lessons:
- Registration is currently open.
Sessions offered to registered participants: $60 per participant, 30 min sessions.
- June 19th - June 30th, between 11am to 12:30pm
- July 10th - July 21st, between 11am to 12:30pm
- July 24th - August 4th, between 11am to 12:30pm
Private Lessons: participants will be called based on their position on the registration list.
- lessons are set up with the lifeguard and parent, $85 per participant.
Splash pad: Open to the public daily 11am to 8pm
Boysenberry Picking
Willows Library Free Summer Events
Free Audio Books
Orland Free Library Summer Events
Orland Free Library is partnering with CA State Parks and California State Library to offer CA State parks vehicle day use passes, telescopes, and explorer backpacks for checkout free of charge with your library card. These items are intended to make outdoor experiences accessible to everyone by providing books, equipment, and information to beginner level explorers.
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Please mark your calendars for Friday, June 2nd for the 1st Friday of the Month 1/2 price book sale.
See the shelves of the Friends of the Orland Free Library in the northeast corner.
Funds from these sales go towards many of the children's programs, including the summer yearly Wild Things event.
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Vacation Bible School
Willows Jump Start Program
Expect Success Sumer Camp - Willows
Willows Unified School District is offering an educational adventure for your student this summer. A five week Expect Success Summer Camp program will begin on Tuesday, June 13th and end on July 14th for students who are currently enrolled in grades TK-8.
To enroll your student, please click on this link: https://forms.gle/uLRSoYJgoe8MGRVE9
If you need help with the form, contact: Nicole Chavez 530-934-6600 ext. 8116 or Nora Ayala 530-934-6600 ext. 8117.
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Class time is 8:00 AM – 2:30 pm, Monday – Friday
- After Summer Camp programing is available from 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm, Mon. - Fri.
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Program dates: June 13th – July 14th
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No School June 19th, July 3rd and July 4th
- Classes will be held at Murdock Elementary
- Breakfast and lunch will be provided at no cost for all students
Orland Unified - SPARK Extended After School Program
Program Dates: July 17th - August 3rd (Monday-Thursday)
Program Timing: Segments A, B, and C (see details below)
Meals: Light breakfast, sack-style lunch, and snacks provided
Segment A (8:00 am - 1:00 pm):
- Location: CK Price Middle School
- Activities: Hands-on art, enrichment, games, recreation, team-building
- Pick-up: Students should be picked up by 1:00 pm at the CK Price cafeteria.
Segment B (1:30 pm - 5:30 pm):
- Location: Orland Public Pool (Roosevelt Ave, near Orland High School)
- Activities: FREE swimming during this time slot (students should bring a life vest or be accompanied by a parent/guardian if needed)
- Pick-up: Parent/guardian pick-up time from the Orland Pool is from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
Segment C (3:00 pm - 5:30 pm):
- Location: Orland Bowl (507 W Monterey Street, near Orland High School)
- Activities: FREE bowling during this time slot
- Pick-up: Parent/guardian pick-up time from the Orland Bowl is from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
Note:
- Students can be picked up anytime during their designated segment.
- If your child is participating in any segment, they should be picked up by the end of that specific time slot.
- Parents/guardians are responsible for transportation to and from the program, as well as from the Orland Pool and Orland Bowl.
For more information, please contact Derek Perez at 530-865-7685 ext: 8105.
4-H Summer Camp
https://ucanr.edu/glenncounty4-hcamp
Heart Light Connection - Orland
Crystals for Kids Workshop - Saturday, June 17th
Ages 6-11 years Cost: $50
10:00 am- 1:00pm
https://heartlightconnection.as.me/CrystalsforKidsWorksho...
Ages 12-17 years Cost: $50
1:30pm- 4:30 pm
https://heartlightconnection.as.me/CrystalsforKidsWorksho...
Usui Holy Fire Reiki Level 1 &2 Practitioners Certification Training:
Saturday, June 24 & Sunday, June 25. 9 am - 5 pm. Cost: $550 for both lifetime certifications. No prior experience required.
https://heartlightconnection.as.me/JuneReikiTraining2023
- Discounts for Public Safety personnel and Healthcare workers!
Willows Jiu Jitsu & MMA
Full Schedule:
Mon/Wed/Fri
- 5-6pm Kids Jiu Jitsu
- 6-7:30 Adult Jiu Jitsu
Tues/Thurs
- 3:45-4:45 Kids Muay Thai
- 5-6pm Kids Jiu Jitsu
- 6-7pm Adult Muay Thai
- 7-8:30pm Adult Jiu Jitsu - No Gi
Questions?
Call or Text: (530) 330-5547
Email: info@willowsjiujitsumma.com
Yoga with Lori in Willows
Tuesdays/Thursdays: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Saturdays: 11am-12pm
Group Class: $10, Private Class: $25/hr
Questions? Email: lori.tawahsa@gmail.com or call/text 510-229-0178
Flex & Move Group Class - Brickyard Gym
Orland Unified - Free Breakfast and Lunch
Join us this summer for FREE breakfast and lunch!
We are excited to announce that we will be serving meals to any child 18 years of age or younger. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your little ones to enjoy delicious and nutritious meals at no cost.
Meals will be served exclusively inside the cafeteria.
Mill Street Elementary – 835 2nd Street, Orland, CA. 95963
CK Price Elementary – 1212 Marin Street, Orland CA. 95963
Mark your calendars! We'll be open from June 20, 2023, to July 13, 2023, every Monday through Thursday. Please note that we will be closed on July 4th.
Spread the word and let your friends and neighbors know about this incredible opportunity. Together, let's make sure no child goes hungry this summer!
Orland High School Free Physical Night
Willows High School Annual Physical Night
Where: Joanne E. Reid, MD INC Office, 263 N. Villa Ave, Willows, CA 95988
When: Tuesday July 11th, 5:30pm-7pm
- $10 per patient, cash only
- You do NOT need to be a patient of Dr. Reid's office to participate, all are welcome!
Glenn Adult Program/Success 1 Center
Become a skilled professional in Construction, Arborist, ICT Digital Media or Hospitality with our FREE 2 week Summer Training Camps!
Open to young adults ages 18-25. For more information and to apply, call 530-936-6980
Butte College Glenn County Center
The Butte College Glenn Center will have the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program this Summer! The program consists of EMS-111, a one-semester, 8-unit in person open registration course. Upon successful completion you will be eligible to take your certification exam to become a licensed EMT.
The program will be:
- Mondays-Thursdays 9am-3pm, June 12th to August 3rd
- For more information, contact the Health Occupations Department at (530) 893-7533 or email breyje@butte.edu
Women's Monday Afternoon Club
Meetings are held the third Monday of every month at noon. The group meets at Black Bear Diner in Willows, located at 246 N. Humboldt Avenue. The group welcomes all ages!
The Women’s Club is one of the world’s largest and oldest non-denominational women’s volunteer service organizations, with members in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 20 countries.
The club provides opportunities to develop personal leadership skills, study issues and educate the public, commemorate women’s history and participate in constructive public service, thus continuing the commitment to community improvement.
Community Town Hall Meeting
June 12th at 6pm. 556 E. Sycamore Street (Willows Senior Nutrition Center)
Willows Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market
Monthly Farmer's Lunch
Kiwanis Recycling Center
Orland Art Center
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“The Lore and The Legends”, featuring artist Ismael Jesse Rodriguez, will be featured at the Orland Art Center from June 2cd through July 22cd.
Artists Reception: 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟑 𝐭𝐨 𝟕 𝐩.𝐦.
This event is free and open to the public.
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LANCO - Free Show and Fireworks
On July 1st at Colusa Casino Resort, the band LANCO will be performing a free show with fireworks to follow. Show starts at 8pm and must be 21 or older to attend.
CalKIDS Savings Program
The First Step Toward College starts now! Build new savings behavior by registering for CalKIDS! Visit CalKIDS Program to learn more about the program and check your eligibility.
Glenn County Road Work
 Glenn County Public Works will be conducting chip sealing operations on the following roads June 1 through 7, 2023. Motorists should anticipate 15 minute delays with traffic control.
Glenn Grows is back!
Glenn Grows has been a substantial resource for our community. Glenn Grows believes in creating opportunities, providing mentorship and delivering resources for Glenn County businesses, creating employment in our community and connecting our workforce to careers with a goal of a happy, healthy, productive and prosperous citizenry.
Glenn Grows public office is located at 125 E. Walker Street, Orland, CA 95963
Call (530) 934-6400 or fill out the Contact | County of Glenn form on their website.
Visit Business Services | County of Glenn for more information!
Fentanyl Poisoning Response Taskforce
 An informational hub for all things related to fentanyl poisoning prevention has recently been added to the County of Glenn webpage. The webpage contains educational materials, resources, contact information and much more! Check it out: Fentanyl Poisoning Response Task Force | County of Glenn
MAT Provider Trifold
 
Glenn County Public Health Clinics
Digital Vaccine Record
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Safe, convenient, and free. Get a digital copy of your vaccine record that you can access any time you want.
Go to myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov for more information.
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TCCAP Community Resource Hotline
Veterans Crisis Line
Butte-Glenn Medical Society & North Valley Medical Association
Healthy Rural California is seeking presenters for our Friday, June 16, 2023 from 4 to 6:30 pm Virtual Academic Forum and seeking faculty to teach future residents. This forum provides opportunity for scholarly activity, which is important for faculty and preceptors teaching future residents and medical students. Registration will open soon so save the date!
Starting Y3 medical student rotations is a big lift. We need faculty to teach these future students. Our future residents will also teach medical students. Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine is interested in sending 6 Y3 students to Chico starting in June 2024. UC Davis School of Medicine is interested in sending 10 Y3 students starting in 2025. Please reach out if you have questions about this exciting opportunity!
If you're interested in teaching, let us know. Healthy Rural California is developing faculty and preceptor development courses. We also partner with several medical schools which offer great support. Our future residents will also teach medical students. It's a beautiful thing!
Questions? Call: (530) 487-7061 or email bmcbride@bgmsonline.org
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program
Allied Healthcare Loan Repayment Program (AHLRP)
 The CMSP Allied Healthcare Loan Repayment Program (AHLRP) increases the number of appropriately trained Allied Healthcare professionals in California and encourages those professionals to provide direct patient care in CMSP-designated counties in California.
Applications must be submitted by 3:00 p.m., July 31, 2023. Review the 2023/2024 Allied Healthcare Loan Repayment Program Grant Guide for program guidance and requirements.
Apply today!
Contact Information: Email - HWDD-LRP@hcai.ca.gov or call (916) 326-3700
Medi-Cal Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
Find out if you are eligible for comprehensive health care benefits and services at no or low cost through Medi-Cal or Covered California. Visit KeepMediCalCoverage.org
Beware of Scams: Medi-Cal will never ask for money to enroll or renew coverage.
Report Medi-Cal Scams
Affordable Connectivity Program
Visit www.fcc.gov/acp for more information!
Job Assistance
Ampla Health Mobile Medical Unit
The HOPE National Resource Center is based out of Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. They are creating a paradigm shift in systems of care, communities, and policies to value and actively bolster positive childhood experiences (PCEs). HOPE offers research, resources, trainings and technical assistance to help bring the power of the positive into the lives of children and their families.
Email: tufts.mc.hope@tuftsmedicine.org
Website: Tufts HOPE – Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences
The following are the active workgroups within the Health System Collaborative.
California Advancing & Innovating Medical (CalAIM)
Completed Actions
High-Level Overview
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Expand health equity and human services available within Glenn County.
- Start networking and look for opportunities to outreach within the next couple months to ensure a smooth transition at the beginning of 2024.
Current Activities:
- Network among medical and insurance providers and discuss the Collaborative’s initiatives.
- Begin to recruit providers (medical and insurance), and healthcare workers to become part of the Collaborative.
Contact information: Jesse Powell, Coordinator with Glenn County Community Action Department, email: jpowell@countyofglenn.net
Adverse Childhood Experiences
(ACEs)/Trauma Informed Systems
Completed Actions
High-Level Overview
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Implement trauma-sensitive care within medical settings throughout Glenn County.
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Northern Valley Indian Health (NVIH) is raising the awareness on ACEs screenings and what they look like.
Current Activities:
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Continue to collaborate with Northern Valley Indian Health to further progress on the current grant.
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Hosting an eight-week long Grindstone community series to help raise awareness of ACEs.
- CAD is working on funding pool passes for foster youth creating a referral form for high needs children to get access to recreational sports.
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NVIH will be placing posters in their lobbies letting patients know that ACEs screenings is a new screening tool that will be implemented.
Contact information: Brenda Enriquez, Sr. Community Action Manager with Glenn County Community Action Department, email: benriquez@countyofglenn.net
Medication Assisted Treatment
(MAT)
Completed Actions
High-Level Overview
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Increase the availability of substance use disorder treatment options available in Glenn County.
Current Activities:
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Conduct outreach and education to providers to increase knowledge of and comfort with MAT options.
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Support provider’s successful implementation of MAT.
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Collect and organize data needed to support and evaluate implementation efforts.
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Reduce stigma associated with substance abuse and accessing help by educating the public about substance abuse.
- New SUN hired at GMC/Colusa Hospital.
- Access flow charts for providers completed and being distributed.
- Ampla MAT expansion grant will be able to offer training for partner providers, requesting trainings for Hamilton City Ampla and GMC.
- Trifold flyer of MAT access for Glenn County residents has been completed and shared.
Contact information: Eloise Jones, Program Manager with Glenn County Behavioral Health, email: ejones@countyofglenn.net
Ambulance/EMS Care & Specialty Services
Completed Actions
High-Level Overview
- Recently convened on 5.10.23 and discussed the 750K ARPA funds that were set aside from the BOS.
- Announced that Enloe won the RFP for Butte County, so for now Enloe will continue to provide an ambulance in Willows.
Current Activities:
- Working on securing and ensuring an ambulance to be in place within Willows at all times.
Contact information: Rocio Gonzalez, Community Outreach Advocate with Glenn County Community Action Department, email: rgonzalez@countyofglenn.net
Care Coordination
Community Health Worker
/Promotores de Salud
(CHW/P)
Completed Actions
High-Level Overview
- Expand care coordination and service navigation for Glenn County residents.
Current Activities:
- Review referral documentation and pathways. This is a document for tracking referrals that also offers resources, services, and best practices for working with community members.
- Identify CHWs next steps following graduation and discuss ways to evaluate CHW work and success.
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Sit in on conversations/efforts happening throughout the county for a Health Information Exchange.
Contact information: Lauren Wong, Wellness Program Manager with Tri Counties Community Action Partnership, email: lwong@tricountiescap.org
Community Health Assessment/Community Health Improvement Plan (CHA/CHIP)
Completed Actions
High-Level Overview
- Conduct a county-wide Community Health Assessment that will create the basis for the Community Health Improvement Plan and Action Plan for Glenn County in 2024.
Current Activities:
- Gather stakeholder input on themes and health-related issues regarding Glenn County residents.
- Obtain a better understanding who is part of Glenn County's health system and collaboratively identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to our local health.
- Collect data from Glenn County community members by conducting a BRFSS that will help identify key components for the CHA.
- Continue to host meetings to gather information from key stakeholders and community members.
Contact information: Amanda Pitts, Program Manager with Glenn County Health and Human Services - Public Health Division, email: apitts@countyofglenn.net
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