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BIG BEND RURAL HEALTH NETWORK QUARTERLY
NEWSLETTER • January 2022-March 2022
HEALTHY
2022
UNLOCK THE
TOOLS YOU NEED
TO BE A
HEALTHIER YOU
THIS NEW YEAR.
INSIDE PAGE 3
NEED HEALTH INSURANCE? FLYER -
ENGLISH & SPANISH
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HEALTH INSURANCE SPECIAL ENROLLMENT FLYER -
ENGLISH & SPANISH
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TURN YOUR RESOLUTIONS INTO HEALTHY LIFE
CHANGE
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TOBACCO FREE FLORIDA QUIT YOUR WAY
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NATIONAL HEART HEALTH MONTH
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DIABETES EMPOWERMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM
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CELEBRATE FLAVOR WITH FRUITS & VEGGIES
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FREE EDUCATION CLASSES AT BIG BEND RURAL
HEALTH NETWORK - CLOSING THE GAP
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LIVE HEALTHY, LIVE LONGER
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"WHAT DO THEY OFFER?" BIG BEND AHEC
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WALKING TO IMPROVE HEALTH
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BIG BEND AHEC/ RURAL
HEALTH NETWORK?
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NEED HEALTH INSURANCE?
Call
TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A
TRAINED NAVIGATOR
(850) 224-1177
We offer free and unbiased assistance to consumers and are
knowledgeable of the health plans offered. Call us today!
¿Necesitas seguro de
Llame
salud?
PARA PROGRAMAR UNA CITA CON UN
NAVEGANTE
(850) 224-1177
Nosotros ofrecemos gratis
e imparcial ayudar a los consumidores a conocer los
planes de salud que se ofrecen. ¡Llámenos hoy!
The project described was supported by Funding Opportunity Number NAVCA210430-01-00 from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The contents provided are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the
official views of HHS or any of its agencies.
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Big Life Change?
You may qualify for a special enrollment period
for health insurance!
You may qualify if one of the following has happened in
your household in the last 60 days....
Got married
Had a baby, adopted a child, or placed a child for foster care
Got divorced or legally separated and lost health insurance
Moved Permanently
Will lose coverage in the next 60 days
Other circumstances may apply!
Make an appointment at
bigbendahec.org or call us
at 850-224-1177.
¿Tenido un gran
cambio de vida?
¡Podría calificar para un período de inscripción especial para el seguro de salud!
Podría calificar si ha ocurrido uno de los siguientes en
los últimos 60 días...
Casarse
Tuvo un bebé, adoptó un niño o colocó a un niño en cuidado de crianza
Se divorció o separó legalmente y perdió el seguro salud
Movido permanentemente
Perderá el seguro salud en los próximos 60 días
¡Pueden aplicarse otras circunstancias!
Pide cita en
bigbendahec.org o llámanos al
850-224-1177.
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TURN YOUR SMART goals can help you focus your goal and
ensure it is something that you can actually
RESOLUTIONS
achieve. Making achievable SMART goals and
accomplishing them can empower you to
kickstart your health journey. Keep reading to
INTO HEALTHY learn more about making SMART goals.
LIFE CHANGE What are SMART goals?
Specific – What am I going to do?
Lots of people make New Year’s Be specific about exactly what you want to
resolutions. They’re easy to make achieve.
and even easier to break.
According to a study conducted Measurable – How will you track progress?
by the University of Scranton, For example, instead of saying “I want to exercise
only 8% of people achieve their more” you should make it measurable by saying
New Year’s resolutions. But, don’t
“I want to run for 30 minutes 3 times a week”.
let that discourage you.
According to an expert at the
National Institutes of Health, Achievable – Can I make this goal happen?
change is always possible. Make sure your goal is realistic for you and
something attainable.
It’s not too late to make some
healthy lifestyle changes and
Relevant – Is this important for me to want to
New Year’s is the perfect time
do?
to do so. Many common New
Be positive. Keep in mind why it’s important and
Year’s resolutions have to do
relevant for you to make a healthy change.
with improving health. For
example, many people make
Timely – When will you do this?
goals to lose weight, be more
Give yourself a realistic time-frame. Set a specific
physically active, eat more
target date.
nutritious food, quit smoking,
and reduce stress. Setting
Creating SMART goals can help you become part
SMART goals can improve
of the 8% that achieves their New Year’s
your chances of making your
resolution this year. There’s no time like the
New Year’s resolutions
present to create a healthy lifestyle and make
healthy life-changes.
your New Year a healthy one.
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Sources: nih.gov/forbes.com
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STRESS
LESS FOR A
HEALTHIER
HEART
NATIONAL HEART
HEALTH MONTH
February is American Heart Health Month. We invite you to learn more about how you can
take care of your heart during the month of February by learning how to respond to stress.
Stress is a normal part of our lives. We can’t completely eliminate stress from our lives, but we
can change how we respond to it. Creating healthy habits to respond to stress can help your
heart too!
Whether you realize it or not stress can affect your body. When we get stressed your heart
rate increases and your blood vessel narrow – making your heart work harder. Being
stressed often can be bad for your heart. Research has shown that stress can make you more
likely to develop heart disease and at greater risk of having a heart attack.
The good news is our bodies also have responses to relaxation like slowing your breathing
and heart rate. You can trigger that responses by trying to relax when you start to feel stress.
Using meditation, guided imagery, and practicing deep breathing are ways we can combat
stress and keep our hearts healthy.
Meditate – Find a quiet location with little distractions, make yourself comfortable, and focus
your attention on your breathing while keeping an open attitude.
Guided Imagery – This involves a series of steps that include relaxing and visualizing the
details of a calm, peaceful setting like a beach or garden.
Deep Breathing – You can do this anytime, anywhere. Take in a slow, deep breath, let your
stomach or chest expand, and exhale slowly. Repeat a few times.
Keep in mind there’s no one way to control our stress. Finding healthy relaxation exercises
can help us lower our bodies response to stress and protect our hearts. Combining de-
stressing techniques with other heart healthy habits like eating nutritious foods, moving your
body more, and getting enough sleep can lower your risk of heart disease and heart attacks.
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Source: nhlbi.nih.gov
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CELEBRATE
FLAVOR
WITH
FRUITS &
VEGGIES
Join us in celebrating National Nutrition 10 Ways Stretch Your Fruit &
Month this March. Vegetable Budget
March is a time for everyone to learn more
about the importance of good nutrition and 1. Cook enough for several meals and
how we can eat more nutritious foods. freeze leftovers.
Depending on age and sex most guidelines
recommend that adults eat 1 ½ to 2 cups a 2. Plan meals that use similar fruits and
day of fruits and 2 to 3 cups a day of vegetables that can be prepared different
vegetables. According the CDC, only 1 in 10 ways.
adults meets the daily recommendation for
3. Grow your own vegetables.
fruits and vegetables.
4. Look for produce deals, sales, and
Why is this? According to the National Institute
coupons.
of Health, one reason people aren’t eating
enough fruits and vegetables is because 5. Frozen fruits and vegetables can be
healthy foods are just too expensive. Healthier stored in the freezer.
foods can on average cost nearly twice as
much as unhealthier foods per serving. Think 6. Shop at your local Farmer’s Market.
about it a McDonald’s cheeseburger costs $1
and green leaf lettuce itself costs on average 7. Shop at discount grocery stores.
$2.59.
8. Get creative with leftovers.
Finding ways to save money on nutritious
foods can help you eat better and improve 9. Shop the store brands for lower cost
options.
your health. See the tips below to learn how to
maximize the benefits of eating fruits and
10. Avoid buying pre-cut fruits and
vegetables without breaking your budget.
vegetables.
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Sources: cdc.gov/eatright.org/nih.gov/hud.govFOR
free Education Anyone
Free Virtual Services
Financial Cooking Health
Literacy Demonstrations Education
If you are interested in us hosting group classes
for your facility, workforce or family
Email us: jpatel@bigbendahec.org or Call us: 850-224-1177
BIG BEND RURAL HEALTH NETWORK
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We Are Here to Serve You and The Community!
Our mission is to create and enhance community and academic partnerships that improve the
health of rural & medically underserved populations. Through coordinated efforts, we aim to
reduce racial and ethnic health disparities within the community.LIVE
HEALTHY,
LIVE
LONGER
Americans don’t live as long as people in most other developed countries.
Heart disease and cancer are two of the most common preventable
chronic illnesses in the U.S. Unhealthy lifestyles can increase your risk for
chronic illnesses can lead to an early death.
Research conducted at Johns Hopkins found that people who adopted four
healthy behaviors reduced the chance of death from all causes by 80%.
Living longer is in your control!
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Sources: nih.gov/hopkinsmedicine.orgPAGE TWELVE|BBRHN NEWSLETTER
WALKING Physical activity doesn’t have to
be complicated. Doing something
as simple as a daily walk can help
TO you live a healthier life. Walking
uses your whole body, is good for
IMPROVE
your heart, and helps alleviate
stress. Walking regularly is a
simple, easy way to incorporate
HEALTH
more movement into your daily
life.
Surprising Benefits of Walking is a low-intensity cardio
Walking Regularly workout which is good for
1.Walking can reduce the risk of
promoting fat loss, achieving
developing chronic illness.
healthy weight, and improving
2. Walking can promote a cardiovascular fitness. Experts
healthy weight. recommend walking at least 30
3. Walking can ease joint pain. minutes a day at a brisk pace
equivalent to a 15-17 minute mile.
4. Walking can boost your Doing so regularly can lead to
immune function.
incredible health benefits.
5. Walking can alleviate stress.
6. Walking can help improve
your sleep.
7. Walking can increase energy
levels.
8. Walking can reduce stress
and tension.
9. Walking can improve your
mood.
10. Walking can improve your
balance and coordination.
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Sources: mayoclinic.org/harvard.eduRECIPE
OF THE
Hummus & MONTH
Red Pepper Ingredients
4 pieces of celery
Celery Logs 4 tbsp of hummus
red bell pepper (cut into 1/4-inch
squares)
Instructions
Step 1: Fill each celery piece with 1
tbsp. of hummus, then cut each celery
into 3 equal pieces.
Step 2: Place 2 pieces of the red bell
pepper on each celery. Enjoy!
Prep time: 10 min.
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Source: diabetesfoodhub.orgJANUARY 2022
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 Virtual Diabetes 13 14 15
Empowerment Last Day of
Education Federal
Program Class
10AM Marketplace Open
Enrollment Period
Virtual Diabetes
16 17 18 19 Empowerment Education 20 21 22
Gadsden Co. Program
Program Class 10AM
Promotion @TCC
Tobacco Cessation Virtual Gadsden Financial
Class 11:30AM Tobacco Class
@TMH Cancer
Aid Workshop
@7PM
Center
Tobacco TLH Adult Virtual Diabetes Jefferson Co.
23 24 Cessation 25 Training 26 Empowerment Education 27 28 Senior Center 29
Class 4PM Program Class 10AM Tobacco
Center Cessation Nutrition Class
@TMH Cancer
Nutrition Class Tobacco Cessation Class 9AM & Health
Center
& Health Class 11:30AM @TMH @FDOH Screening
Screening Cancer Center Wakulla
Upcoming Events at Big Bend Rural
Health Network
FEBRUARY 2022
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Virtual Diabetes
31 Tobacco Cessation
Class 4PM @TMH
1 Virtual 2 Empowerment Education 3 4 5
Cancer Center Tobacco Program Class 10AM
Cessation Class Tobacco Cessation
Virtual Tobacco
Cessation Class
@2PM Class 11:30AM @TMH
@5:30PM Cancer Center
6 Tobacco 12
7 8 9 Virtual Diabetes 10 11 Tobacco
Cessation Empowerment Education
Cessation
Class 4PM Program Class 10AM
Class 9AM
@TMH Cancer Tobacco Cessation
Virtual Tobacco @FDOH
Center Class 11:30AM
@TMH Cancer Cessation Class Wakulla
Center @7PM
Tobacco
13 14 15 16 Virtual Diabetes 17 18 19 Virtual
Cessation Empowerment Education Tobacco
Class 4PM Program Class 10AM
Cessation
@TMH Cancer
Tobacco Cessation Class
Center
Class 11:30AM @TMH @9:30AM
Cancer Center
Tobacco Cessation Tobacco
20 21 22 23 24 25 Tobacco 26
Class 4PM @TMH Cessation
Cancer Center Cessation
Class 11:30AM
Virtual Diabetes Class 9AM
@TMH Cancer
Virtual Tobacco Empowerment Education @FDOH
Cessation Class Program Class 6PM Center
Wakulla
@5:30PM
27 28
Tobacco Cessation Class
4PM @TMH Cancer Center
PAGE FIFTEEN|BBRHN NEWSLETTERUpcoming Events at Big Bend Rural
Health Network
MARCH 2022
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 Virtual Tobacco 2 3 4 5
Tobacco Cessation
Cessation Class
Class 11:30AM
@2PM @TMH Cancer
Virtual Diabetes
Empowerment Education
Center
Program Class 6PM
Tobacco Cessation
6 7 Class 4PM @TMH 8 9 10 11 Tobacco 12 Virtual
Tobacco Cessation
Cancer Center Virtual Diabetes Cessation Class Tobacco
Class 11:30AM
Virtual Tobacco
Empowerment Education
@TMH Cancer
9AM @FDOH Cessation Class
Program Class 6PM
Wakulla @9:30AM
Cessation Class Center
@5:30PM
Tobacco Tobacco Cessation Class
13 14 15 16 11:30AM @TMH Cancer
17 18 19
Cessation Class Virtual Diabetes
Center
4PM @TMH Empowerment Education
Cancer Center Program Class 6PM Virtual Tobacco
Cessation Class @7PM
Tobacco Cessation Tobacco Cessation
20 21 Class 4PM @TMH
22 23 24 25 26
Class 11:30AM @TMH Tobacco
Cancer Center Virtual Diabetes
Cancer Center Cessation Class
Empowerment Education
Virtual Tobacco Program Class 6PM 9AM @FDOH
Cessation Class Wakulla
@5:30PM
Tobacco Cessation Tobacco Cessation
27 28 Class 4PM @TMH
29 30 Class 11:30AM @TMH
31
Virtual Diabetes
Cancer Center
Empowerment Education
Cancer Center
Program Class 6PM
Virtual Tobacco
Cessation Class @7PM
We hope everyone has a safe and
healthy start of the new year!
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