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Dec. 7,2017
Active Students Have Healthy Weights
And do better in school
Minnesota elementary school
students who met national recommendations for aerobic fitness were more likely
to have a healthy weight and have better academic outcomes than students who
didn’t meet those recommendations.
That’s according to a study
of 14 elementary schools in central and northern Minnesota who are following
the Active Schools Minnesota model.
For two years, the
Minnesota Department of Health, through SHIP, worked with the Minnesota Department of Education on
implementing and evaluating the initiative, which assists students in reaching
the national physical activity guideline of at least 60 minutes of movement
every day.
Read more about the Active
Schools Minnesota initiative here.
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E-learning course available
Learn more about the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership, its strategies, important points of contact and your role as a grantee.
It will also provide insight into how SHIP
can be used within your community, and offer resources and points-of-contact to carryout the work of SHIP.
The 30-45 minute course is online at this SHIP e-learning link.
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Registration now open
OSHII has set the next round of SHIP regional meetings, which will help participants build skills toward intentional community engagement and strategic tobacco work.
Each meeting runs from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
- Jan. 4, 2018, Stearns County Service Center, 3301 County Road 138, Waite Park
- Jan. 17, 2018, Beltrami County Board Room, 701 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji
- Jan. 25, 2018, Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller St S, Shakopee
- Jan. 30, 2018, Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library, and Village, 1031 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea
Registration and meeting information is found on this link.
Be sure to select a specific location and date or the system will default to the Jan. 4 event.
Five day training next week
SHIP and TFC grantee partners who
serve priority populations most impacted by tobacco are encouraged to attend this St. Paul-based training.
Suggested partners include Federally
Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), Community Clinics, and organizations
treating mental health and substance use disorders.
Details and registration is found on the American Lung Association webpage.
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New study predicts dramatic increase
The Minnesota Department of Health recently released a report that projects chronic disease treatment costs for Minnesotans older than 60 will increase to $16.1 billion a year by 2023, a 65 percent increase from the $9.8 billion Minnesota spent in 2014.
This study is the first of its kind conducted by any state. It looked at a database of health insurance claims to determine the number of people treated for certain chronic conditions: diabetes, hypertension and dementia. It also forecasted treatment costs related to obesity and smoking exposure, as well as all chronic conditions for people 60 or older.
To read more and link to the study, go to the MDH website.
New factsheet and resources available
Despite overall declines
in adult cigarette use, some populations still smoke at higher rates,
including people with behavioral health issues such as mental illness and
substance use disorders. For people in substance abuse treatment, quitting
can increase long-term abstinence from alcohol and other drugs.
Communities can take
steps to reduce tobacco use among people with behavioral health issues.
- Change norms around tobacco treatment for people with behavioral
health issues.
- Integrate tobacco screening and treatment referral.
- Implement comprehensive tobacco-free grounds policies.
Learn more about Behavioral Health and Tobacco Use in Minnesota.
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