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Oct. 18, 2018

Tobacco NUMBRS initiative

New resource from the Tobacco team MDH is launching Tobacco NUMBRS, which is short for Tobacco and Nicotine Use in Minnesota: Briefs, Reports and Statistics. This initiative aims to increase visibility and accessibility of data on tobacco use in Minnesota. Upcoming Tobacco NUMBRS data briefs will look at teen e-cigarette use and tobacco use habits of youth in rural Minnesota. Subscribe today for access to the newest tobacco reports, data briefs and other resources.

MnDOT transit study with NDSU

Survey for study about public transit in Greater Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is funding a study about the benefits of public transportation in Greater Minnesota. As part of the study, researchers are surveying individuals across the state to collect information and opinions about how transit services benefit their communities. The survey focuses on benefits of public transit and not on evaluating transit services.

Take the Benefits of Transit in Greater Minnesota survey.

New Safe Routes to School resource available

Fact sheet highlights community benefits A new Safe Routes to School fact sheet, which was created in partnership with Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public health, is now available. The fact sheet, available for download from the MDH Safe Routes to School web page, highlights the benefits of SRTS and a variety of community impacts. The tool was created through MDH's work with the national Childhood Obesity Intervention Cost-Effectiveness Study (CHOCIES) project.

BikeMN Workshop

Bikeable Community workshop applications open

BikeMN, in partnership with the Minnesota Departments of Health and Transportation, will offer a number of Bikeable Community Workshops in 2019 from the beginning of May to the end of June. Communities are eligible if they have not held a workshop in the past and they are not currently designed as a Bicycle Friendly Community.

The application is due on Nov. 30. More details are available on the BikeMN webpage.

Calendar

Webinar: Hosting a Bikeable Community Workshop

Date: Oct. 22
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Interested in applying to host a 2019 Bikeable Community Workshop in your community? This webinar will give you an insight into what a Bikeable Community Workshop entails and help you work toward your bike friendly goals to benefit your community. The webinar will also discuss what you can expect from a Bikeable Community Workshop and provide information about submitting a competitive application.

Registration is available at the MDH webex page.

Webinar: Physical Activity in Youth - from Evidence to Practice

Date: Oct. 23
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

This webinar will focus on the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP), which is a multi-component approach by which schools and school districts can help students increase physical activity. This program also helps students gain confidence, as well as the knowledge and skills to engage in physical activity throughout their life. Webinar attendees will also learn more about the current state of physical activity in schools as well as understand their role in promoting active school environments in their own communities.

Register for the webinar at the ReadyTalk web page.

Webinar: Workplace Wellness Networking Groups - The Next Generation

Date: Oct. 25
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

The goal of transitioning to network meetings is to continue developing relationships with employers who have completed a SHIP Workplace Wellness Collaborative, and to expand and sustain employers efforts. We have more years of this collaborative work and more worksites that need networking opportunities. During this webinar, a variety of grantees will be sharing a variety of experiences with networking meetings, groups and relationships.

Registration is available at the MDH webex page. 

Webinar: More about Menthol - Regulating a Toxic Flavor

Date: Nov. 1
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

This webinar will provide you with a brief overview of the use of menthol tobacco products in the U.S. including regulation and the backstory of San Francisco's historic legislation banning the sale of flavored tobacco products including menthol. The webinar will also go over findings from a new research study that uses computer simulations to examine how menthol restrictions and retailer density can affect tobacco use behavior.

Register at the Public Health Law Center's web page.

This week's Gem

The need to support individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers is greater than ever with 1 in 9 people in the U.S. over 65 being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The fact that the number of individuals affected by memory loss in Minnesota will likely increase was not lost on Dawn Dailey, Benson Public Library Director, who after hearing a presentation on dementia friendly communities, wanted to provide additional support with the creation of memory care kits at the library. Countryside SHIP partnered with Benson Public Library to create 30 caregiver kits available for check out at the library that include educational resources, conversation starters and tip sheets on better communication with individuals experiencing memory loss. In addition, the Swift County Memory Loss Group has been hosting Memory Cafés since March. Memory Cafés are designed to be a space for individuals with memory loss and dementia and their caregivers to come together to receive education, support and resources. The Benson Public Library and Countryside SHIP are pioneers in their community for making these memory kits available. As for the future, Dailey stated, “I hope to continue to expand the memory cafes and really get the word out about dementia education.” Kudos to Countryside SHIP for great community engagement and providing support for optimal health of caregivers.

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