October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
During DVAM, victim advocates, allied professionals, survivors of abuse, their loved ones, and the surrounding community come together to mourn the lives lost to domestic violence, celebrate the progress that has been made to end this epidemic, and connect with others working to create change.
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Our breast care helpline offers free support from trained oncology social workers, as well as guidance to local resources. Mon–Thur 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ETand Fri 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Se habla español.
Consider partnering with AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps is built on a national network of nonprofit, faith-based, tribal, and community organizations to improve lives, strengthen communities and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.
Faith and Community Initiative (FCI)
Toolkit for Establishing and Maintaining Community Partnerships for Mental Health Information Outreach
A practical guidance for individuals and organizations to identify, establish, and maintain effective community partnerships to address mental health issues by improving awareness and access to mental health information.
How Can Unite Us Help Community Based Organizations or Faith Networks?
Easily locate and send referrals to local community services
Measure organizations impact in your community
Use of the online platform at no cost to most nonprofits and community organizations
Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention: Partner Resource Webinar Series
Together Against Breast Cancer: Insights and Opportunities
Join Us for our next VAP3 Partner Resource Session in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! We are excited to hear from Amanda Baig from the American Cancer Society give a brief overview of the Voices of Black Women study, highlighting how women can enroll and become ambassadors for this important initiative.
We will also have Erin Steigleder from the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (VBCF), who will share insights about VBCF and their programs, as well as information about breast cancer signs and symptoms, risk factors, and things you can do to reduce your risk!
Watch this opportunity to learn, connect, and support our community in the fight against breast cancer.
Mind Your Meds: Safe Opioid Medication Use and Disposal
Turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The following are 4 easy steps on how to safely use and dispose of opioids and other pain medications:
1. Watch a short video at www.seniornavigator.org/mindyourmeds 2. Offer us your feedback at the same link. 3. Use what you learn to safely dispose of unused opioids and other pain medications. 4. Share this information with your friends and family.
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The Virginia Immunization Plan Survey
In order to inform the Virginia Immunization Plan, a roadmap for increasing vaccination rates and building vaccine confidence in the Commonwealth, we need to understand the opinions and beliefs of ALL Virginians!
With that in mind, please take this brief (10 min) survey, available in Spanish and English, and share this link widely within your community:https://bit.ly/m/immunizeVAsurvey
World Stroke Day 2024 Toolkit
Get everything you need to help raise awareness of stroke on October 29th. Our toolkit includes a campaign activation guide, links to social media resources, posters and prevention information.
Potential Public Health Risk with Medications from Illegal Online Pharmacies
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is informing the public about the dangers and risks among individuals ordering what they believe to be prescription medications from illegal online pharmacies.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that there are online pharmacies that claim to sell prescription drugs at discounted prices, often without requiring a prescription, posing a potential risk to patients ordering. These online based pharmacies often sell unapproved, counterfeit, or otherwise unsafe medicines outside the safeguards followed by licensed pharmacies.
Given the national drug overdose crisis and threats associated with the illegal drug market, individuals are urged to avoid using medication obtained from anyone other than a licensed clinician and licensed pharmacy.
Check to see if the pharmacy is U.S. state licensed. Locate a State-Licensed Online Pharmacy | FDA. If you have obtained medications from a pharmacy that is not U.S. state-licensed, do not consume the medication.
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) Preparedness program seeks to identify and partner with ‘trusted messengers’ in the community who are willing to help spread the emergency preparedness message to communities and groups who are disproportionately impacted during and after disasters.
Chronic stress can affect your mental and physical health.
When you are stressed, your body releases cortisol and other stress hormones. If this bodily response to stress goes on for a long period of time, it can put you at risk for certain health conditions, such as:
digestive problems and weight gain
anxiety and depression
headaches
sleep problems
memory and concentration issues
high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke
Learn more
Preventing Seasonal Flu
The best way to reduce your risk from seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get a flu vaccine every year. This page has resources to help answer your questions about flu vaccines. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season, especially people at higher risk. CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important action in reducing your risk of flu and its potentially serious outcomes. Flu vaccines help to reduce the burden of flu illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths on the health care system each year. (Read more about flu vaccine benefits.)
Health Literacy Month
Join us for this international observance when hospitals, health centers, literacy programs, libraries, social service agencies, businesses, professional associations, government agencies, consumer alliances, and many other groups work together to integrate and expand the mission of health literacy. During health literacy month, we urge you to put health literacy awareness into action! Use these digital and social media resources from the Institute for Healthcare Advancement to spread awareness about Health Literacy Month this October.
Move Your Way
Regular physical activity strengthens muscles and bones, helps prevent health problems like diabetes and heart disease, and reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression. This toolkit is for anyone working to encourage physical activity in a school setting — like physical education and health education teachers, classroom teachers, coaches, after-school program leaders, and school administrators. Others promoting student health and well-being — like school nurses and parent teacher associations (PTAs) — can also use the information in this toolkit to support their work.
Sisters Informing Sisters
Improving Breast Cancer Outcomes
Are you a Black women who has been diagnosed with breast Cancer?
You may be eligible to participate in a study designed to improve patient-provider communication and shared decision-making.
Each eligible participant will be randomly selected for either the treatment group or the enhanced usual care group.
For more information, contact Ginell Ampey, Research Coordinator, VCU Massey Cancer Center 804-628-5911 or ginell.ampey1@vcuhealth.com
Community Outreach Coalition
Portsmouth, VA
The Community Outreach Coalition recently held its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament, bringing together local organizations and resources for a day of fun and community engagement. Golfers had the opportunity to connect with featured representatives from various organizations, providing information and sharing their missions with participants these local resources while enjoying a great day on the course.
PurposeHER 2024 Women's Conference
Chesapeake, VA
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Summer Atseye, MSCH, Community & Population Health Improvement Manager, and her team at the Norfolk Health District for connecting with our program at the PurposeHER Conference on October 11-12 in Chesapeake, VA. Your support in distributing our information greatly enhanced the event, which celebrated women leaders and provided invaluable networking opportunities. Thank you for your partnership and commitment to empowering our community!
Real Life Ministries
Richmond, VA
Real Life Ministries recently hosted a successful Community Appreciation Day, celebrating the spirit of togetherness and gratitude in our local community. The event featured fun activities for children, food, and opportunities for neighbors to connect and engage. They also had a special clothing giveaway, helping those in need.
Second Street Baptist Church
Richmond, VA
Every Saturday the Second Street Baptist Church hosts their Farmers Market and their Take-A-Lap program. Participants are invited to take a lap around our track, where they can collect fresh vegetables and fruits. This fun and engaging initiative helps improve food access in their community.
Nowhere to Go: Maternity Care Deserts Across the U.S. 2024
This report from the March of Dimes reveals that over 35% of counties in the United States are considered maternity care deserts – counties where there is no access to birthing hospitals, birth centers offering obstetric care, or obstetric providers. Data confirms that women living in maternity care deserts and counties with low access to care have poorer health before pregnancy, receive less prenatal care, and experience higher rates of preterm birth.
Homeowners and Renters Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters
This booklet provides comprehensive guidance for both renters and homeowners on effectively cleaning up mold following a disaster. It includes step-by-step instructions, safety precautions, and recommended cleaning methods to ensure a thorough and safe removal of mold. Whether you’re dealing with water damage from a flood or leaks, this resource aims to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to restore their living spaces safely and effectively.
2-1-1 Virginia is a free service that can help you find the local resources you need. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Text CONNECT to 247211, Message and data rates may apply
Virginia P3 recognizes that faith-based and community partners eagerly and actively step in to fulfill the needs of their community, especially during a crisis. As a result, we aim to equip our partners to respond to the present opioid health crisis with Opioid Response Toolkits.
Are you planning a community event? Would you like us to share your event flyer with the Virginia Department of Health and Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention? Would you like to request support from VAP3 for your event? Please complete this request form.
Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home tests.
Your order of COVID tests is completely free – you won’t even pay for shipping. Want to know when your tests are coming? Sign up to receive email alerts when you order!
This program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. An essential community facility is defined as a facility that provides an essential service to the local community for the orderly development of the community in a primarily rural area, and does not include private, commercial or business undertakings.
The Kroger Co., we believe strong communities are everyone's responsibility. We are committed to helping the communities we call home grow and prosper. Each year, we help hundreds of local nonprofit organizations that are working to make our communities better places to live and work.
We also support other nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in our communities. Kroger gives back to our communities in these key focus areas: Zero Hunger | Zero Waste, Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Nutrition, and Stronger Communities.
The Literacy Opportunity Fund help US-based nonprofit organizations do their work in transforming lives through adult literacy Awarding grants up to $6,000 to literacy organizations of all types and sizes that are doing direct work with adult students. Apply for a grant to fund your organization’s general operating expenses, such as salaries or teacher stipends, supplies or equipment, space rental, and more. Or, apply for a Literacy Opportunity award to fund a particular project, event, or new programming development.
Sentara Health Plans is a leader recognized for service, collaboration, and innovation in caring for the Medicaid population. Sentara Health Plans, through its Outreach and Education program, strives to: Address health inequalities and inequities, Support quality improvement initiatives to improve health outcome measures; and learn more on other focus areas.
Application Deadline: Monthly (on the 15th)
For questions or to learn more about our Community Partnership Program, please email: COMM_OUTREACH@sentara.com
VDH Office of Health Equity Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention
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