Prevention Programs - Ventura County Health Care Agency

Prevention Programs - Ventura County Health Care Agency

Prevention Programs ... May 2013
CHRONIC DISEASE & OBESITY
Fitness and Sports Month
Contents
30 Minute Challenge...........1
Health screens ....................2
‘Get Fit’ Classes..................3
Nutrition Education and
Garden................................4
Distribution of Produce........5
Healthy Recipe....................6
Partner and other community
resources ......................7 & 8
Ventura County Public Health
A Division of the Ventura County Health Care Agency
Salud Pública del Condado de Ventura se une al
Ventura County Public Health is teaming up
Consejo Presidencial sobre la Actividad, Deportes y
with the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, Nutrición en honor al mes del ejercicio y deporte.
& Nutrition in honor of National Physical
Durante el mes de mayo, lo retamos a incluir 30
Fitness and Sports Month. During the month of
minutos de actividad física todo los días.
May, we challenge you to include 30 minutes
of physical activity every day.
¿Sabía usted que el practicar el ejercicio
regularmente le da más años de vida, más sana?
Did you know that regular physical activity
Reduce el riesgo de presión arterial alta,
increases your chances of living a longer,
enfermedades del corazón y algunos tipos de
healthier life? It also reduces your risk for high
cáncer. Aún así, en California el 20% de las
blood pressure, heart disease, and some types
personas no obtienen la suficiente cantidad de
of cancer. Yet in California nearly 20% don’t
actividad física.
get enough physical activity.
La guía sobre actividad física para los
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
recommend that people:
• Aim for 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate
aerobic activity each week. Moderate activity
estadounidenses le recomienda:
• Realice cada semana 2 horas y media de
actividad física que requiera un esfuerzo
moderado. Una actividad moderada incluye
includes things like walking fast, dancing,
caminar a paso rápido, bailar, nadar y rastrillar
swimming, and raking leaves.
hojas.
• Do muscle-strengthening activities – like
• Realice actividades de fortalecimiento – tal como
lifting weights and using exercises bands – at
levantar pesas o usar bandas de resistencia – por
least 2 days a week.
lo menos 2 veces por semana.
No matter what shape you are in, together we
En el mes de mayo, cual sea su condición física,
can rise to the challenge to get more active
juntos cumpliremos el reto de ponernos más
during the month of May!
activos.
Join a Get Fit FREE Zumba® class nearest
“Póngase en Forma” y participe en una clase de
you. More details on page 3.
Zumba® GRATIS cerca a usted.
-OxnardBard Multi-Purpose Room
Tuesday and Thursday - 6:00-6:45 p.m.
-Simi ValleySimi Valley Family Medical Clinic
Tuesday and Thursday - 6:00-7:00 p.m.
-West VenturaDe Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts
Tuesday and Thursday – 6:30-7:30 p.m.
For more information, visit
http://www.fitness.gov/.
Más detalles en la pagina 3.
-OxnardBard Multi-Purpose Room
martes y jueves – 6:00-6:45 p.m.
-Simi ValleySimi Valley Family Medical Clinic
martes y jueves - 6:00-7:00 p.m.
-VenturaDe Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts
martes y jueves – 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Para más información, visite la página
http://www.fitness.gov/.
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The Chronic Disease Prevention Programs
Early Detection - Free Health Screens
MAY 2013
Promoción de detección temprana- Exámenes de salud gratuitos
City
Location
Hours
Contact Information
Thu 2 May
Ventura
Saticoy Lemon Association Plant #1
7560 Bristol Rd
11:00‐2:00 P.M.
Sara Rivera (805) 677‐5252
Sylvia Sanchez (805) 654‐6538
Fri 3 May
Ventura
Family Health Fair
Westpark Community Center
450 W Harrison Ave
3:00‐6:00 P.M.
Sara Rivera (805) 677‐5252
Mario Robinson (805) 654‐7807
Tue 7 May
Camarillo
Seniors 50 & Over Expo
1605 Burnley St
9:30‐1:30 P.M.
Sara Rivera (805) 677‐5252
Adriana Gonzalez (805) 677‐5305
Wed 8 May
Santa Paula
Limoneira 1141 Cummings Rd 10:00‐1:00 P.M.
Sara Rivera (805) 677‐5252
Adriana Gonzalez (805) 677‐5305
Thu 9 May
Oxnard
Thu 9 May
Santa Rosa Berry Farm, LLC
1557 S Rice Ave
8:00‐11:30
Santa Rosa Berry Farm, LLC
2317 Los Angeles Ave
1:00‐4:00
Sara Rivera (805) 677‐5252
Juan Gonzalez (805) 444‐8513
Red Barn Market
995 N Ventura Ave
10:00‐12:00 P.M.
Sara Rivera (805) 677‐5252
Juan Landeros (805) 643‐5107
Parent Health Fair
Hueneme High School‐500 Bard Rd
11:00‐3:00 P.M.
Silvia Lopez Navarro Mexican Consulate
3151 W Fifth St
8:30‐11:30 A.M.
Deanne Morales (805) 677‐5250
Ivan Rodriguez (805) 984‐1372
Saticoy Lemon Association Plant #3 103 N Peck Rd 11:00‐1:00 P.M.
Sara Rivera (805) 677‐5252
Sylvia Sanchez (805) 654‐6538
Ventura
Westpark Community Center
450 W Harrison Ave
10:00‐11:30 A.M.
Sara Rivera (805) 677‐5252
Anita Diaz (805) 648‐1895
Wed 22 May
Oxnard
Fruit and Veggie Fest
Tresierras Supermarket
133 W Pleasant Valley Rd 2:30‐7:00 P.M.
Cristina Lares, (805) 677‐5255
Thu 23 May
Ventura
Family Care and Volunteer Resource Fair
Courtyard‐800 S Victoria Ave
9:00‐1:00 P.M.
Sara Rivera (805) 677‐5252
Patty Zoll (805) 477‐7234
Fri 24 May
Oxnard
MICOP
Harrington School Rm 112
9:30‐11:00 A.M.
Sara Rivera (805) 677‐5252
Alex Miller (805) 415‐6046
Ventura
The California Mushroom Farm
4440 Olivas Park Dr
Oxnard
Paseo de Luz Apartments
457 W Gonzalez Rd Ste 111
Fri 10 May
Ventura
Sat 11 May
Port Hueneme
Mon 13 May
Oxnard
Wed 15 May
Santa Paula
Wed 22 May
Wed 29 May
Wed 29 May
Thu 30 May
8:00‐11:30
1:00‐4:00 P.M.
1:00‐3:00 P.M.
Sara Rivera (805) 677‐5252
Juan Gonzalez (805) 444‐8513
Sara Rivera (805) 677‐5252
Maria Hernandez (805) 983‐7126 2
The Chronic Disease Prevention Programs
Get Fit Classes and Diabetes Self-Management
MAY 2013
Date
Class
City
Tue & Thu
May 2‐July 30
Zumba®
Simi Valley
Location
Sierra Vista Family Medical Clinic
1227 E Los Angeles Ave
Hours
Contact 6:00‐7:00 P.M.
Elisabete Osegueda
(805) 582‐4056
6:00‐6:45 P.M.
Yolanda Piña
(805) 385‐8362
Instructor: Jolie Ker Tue & Thu
April 30‐ Aug 29
Zumba®
Oxnard
Bard Multi‐Purpose Room
200 E Bard Rd
Instructor: Ester Cárcamo Note: No class on June 4, June 20 and July 4.
Mon & Wed
April 15‐June 19
Zumba®
Oxnard
Curren Elementary School Cafeteria‐1011 North “F” St
6:00‐6:45 P.M.
Kelly Castillo
(805) 385‐1527
Instructors: Jolie Ker and Elizabete Rollins Note: No class on May 27.
Mon & Fri
Zumba®
Valle Naranjal Apartments
Community Room‐4268 Center St
Piru
6:00‐7:00 P.M.
Mari‐Carmen
(805) 521‐1009
Instructor: Sarah Daisy Note: No class on May 27.
Tue and Thu
Jan 8 thru June 20
Zumba®
Oxnard
Rose Avenue School
220 South Driskill St
6:00‐7:00 P.M.
Dr. Shannon Coletti (805) 385‐1575
Instructor: Liz Alves Rollins Note: No class May 9, 14 and 16.
Tue and Thu
Zumba® West Ventura
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts (DATA)‐2060 Cameron St
6:30‐7:30 P.M.
Rosa Salcido
(805) 641‐5165
Instructor: Sarah Daisy Note: No class on May 14.
To learn more about how you can participate or offer these activities in your community, please call Sara Rivera at (805) 677‐5252. Diabetes Awareness and Healthy Living Classes
Date
City
Tue 21 May
Spanish
Santa Paula
Location
Santa Paula Public Health Center
620 W Harvard Blvd
Hours
4:30‐5:30 P.M.
Instructor and Contact Information
Sara Rivera (805) 677‐5252
Diabetes Case Management for Adults
Date
City
Mon 6 May
Oxnard
Mon 13 May
Santa Paula
Location
Hours
Contact Information
South Oxnard Public Health Center
2500 C St‐Suite B1
9:00‐4:00 P.M.
Deanne Morales (805) 677‐5250
Sandra Gipson (805) 385‐9451
Santa Paula Public Health Center
620 W Harvard Blvd
9:00‐4:00 P.M.
Sara Rivera (805) 677‐5252
Marilyn Carriger (805) 933‐5511
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Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Program
MAY 2013
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6 week class series is available in Spanish and English. The series includes a food demonstration and physical activity. Call (805) 677‐5230 to learn more. MiPlato / Mantengase Activo
A Cambiar Costumbres, Leyendo Etiquetas
Granos Integrales
Verduras y Fruitas Lácteos, Proteína, sín Desarrollemos grasa es mejor
Huesos Fuertes
Soria Elementary School 3101 Dunkirk Dr‐8:30‐10:00 A.M.
15 de abril
(lunes)
22 de abril
(lunes)
29 de abril
(lunes)
6 de mayo
(lunes)
13 de mayo
(lunes)
25 de mayo
(lunes)
Hathaway Elementary School (NfL)
Wendy Reyes‐9:30‐11:00 P.M.
Wed 17 April
Wed 24 April
Wed 1 May
Wed 8 May
Wed 15 May
Wed 22 May
Hathaway Elementary School (NfL)
405 E Dollie St‐11:00‐12:30 P.M.
18 de abril
(jueves)
25 de abril (jueves)
2 de mayo
(jueves)
9 de mayo
(jueves)
16 de mayo
(jueves)
23 de mayo
(Jueves)
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
301 N Marquita St‐8:15‐9:30 A.M. 23 de abril
(martes)
30 de abril
(martes)
7 de mayo
(martes)
14 de mayo
(martes)
21 de mayo
(martes)
28 de mayo
(martes)
Curren Elementary School
1101 North F St‐8:30‐10:00 A.M.
25 de abril
(jueves)
2 de mayo
(jueves)
9 de mayo
(jueves)
16 de mayo
(jueves)
23 de mayo
(jueves)
30 de mayo
(jueves)
Harrington Elementary School (NfL) 2501 Gisler Ave‐10:30‐11:30 A.M.
6 de mayo
(lunes)
9 de mayo
(jueves)
13 de mayo
(lunes)
16 de mayo
(jueves)
20 de mayo
(lunes)
23 de mayo
(jueves)
Sierra Linda School (ELAC & NfL)
2201 Jasmin Ave‐(5:30‐7:00 P.M.
7 de mayo
(martes)
9 de mayo
(jueves)
14 de mayo
(martes)
16 de mayo
(jueves)
21 de mayo
(martes)
23 de mayo
(jueves)
Driffil Elementary School (NfL)
910 S “E” St‐10:30‐12:00 P.M.
10 de mayo
(miércoles) 17 de abril (miércoles) 24 de abril (miércoles) 1 de mayo (miércoles) 8 de mayo (miércoles) 15 de mayo (miércoles) Cesar Chavez Elementary School (NfL)
301 N Marquita St‐10:00‐11:00 A.M.
10 de mayo
(viernes)
17 de mayo
(viernes)
24 de mayo
(viernes)
31 de mayo
(viernes)
12 de junio
(viernes)
14 de junio
(viernes)
Marina West Elementary School (NfL)
2501 Carob St‐9:00‐10:00 A.M.
15 de mayo
(miércoles) 22 de mayo (miércoles) 29 de mayo (miércoles) 5 de junio (miércoles) 12 de junio (miércoles) 19 de junio (miércoles) 6 de mayo
(lunes)
13 de mayo
(lunes)
20 de mayo
(lunes)
Sí Se Puede Sheridan Way School Family Wellness Program‐4:00‐5:30 P.M.
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Location
City
Hours
Planning Committee
Intersection of Camino del Sol Road, Entrada Drive and Garfield Avenue
Oxnard
Tue‐Sat: 7:00‐7:00 P.M.
Sunday: 12:00‐5:00 P.M.
Mondays are closed.
For more information
call Silvia Lopez‐Navarro
at (805) 677‐5261 Garden Work Day: Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 A.M.
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Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Program continued...
MAY 2013
One time workshops
Date
City
Rethink Your Drink Fri 3 May
Oxnard
Rethink Your Drink Wed 8 May
Location
Hours
Contact
After School Program
Hathaway Elementary School
405 E Dollie St
3:00‐4:30 P.M.
Lizet Garcia
& Blanca Arias
(805) 677‐5230
Oxnard
Oxnard Scholars Fremont Jr High School
1130 N “M” St
3:00‐6:00 P.M.
Lizet Garcia
Emperatriz Pinedo
(805) 677‐5230
Rethink Your Drink Fri 17 May
Oxnard
After School Program
Williams Elementary School
300 Anchorage Str
3:00‐4:30 P.M.
Lizet Garcia & Emperatriz Pinedo
(805) 677‐5230 Rethink Your Drink Tue 28 May
Oxnard
Oxnard Scholars
Harrington Elementary School 2501 Gisler Ave
3:00‐‐6:00 P.M.
Lizet Garcia & Emperatriz Pinedo
(805) 677‐5230
Rethink Your Drink Fri 31 May
Oxnard
After School Program
Sunkist Elementary School 1400 Teakwood St
3:00‐4:30 P.M.
Lizet Garcia & Emperatriz Pinedo
(805) 677‐5230
“Community Markets” Free Seasonal fruits and vegetables
Date
Activity
Thu 16 May
Thu 16 May
Wed 22 May
Community Market
City
Location
Hours
Contact Information
Oxnard
Del Sol Park
1500 Camino del Sol Rd
8:30‐10:00 A.M.
Deanne Morales (805) 677‐5250
South
Oxnard
Southwinds Park
300 Clara St
11:30‐1:00 P.M.
Delfina Zermeño (805) 677‐5229
West Ventura
Westpark Community Center
450 W Harrison Ave
10:00‐11:30 A.M.
Sara Rivera (805) 677‐5252
* These events are a collaborative effort of The Chronic Disease Prevention Programs with our partner community organizations.
Every month the Food Share truck brings
seasonal fruits and vegetables to a
community.
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Cada mes el camión de Food Share trae frutas y
verduras de la temporada a una comunidad.
• El servicio es para aquellos que viven o
trabajan en el area.
• Solo se necesita saber su nombre, domicilio y
el número de personas viviendo en el hogar.
The service is for anyone living or working
in the area.
You only need to share your name,
address and number household members.
Estos esfuerzos son una colaboración entre Food Share, El
Centro Cristiano Familiar, Clergy Council, y el Departamento de
Salud Pública del Condado de Ventura.
These efforts are a collaboration of Food Share, Centro
Cristino Familar, Clergy Council, and VC Public Health.
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Easy Turkey Skillet Dinner
Serve this hearty meal with whole wheat bread and green salad.
Makes 4 servings. 1 cup per serving.
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes
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Ingredients
nonstick cooking spray
¾ pound lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, peeled and
chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano, and
basil, oregano, and garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 medium zucchini, sliced
Preparation
1. Spray nonstick cooking spray in a large skillet.
2. Brown turkey and onion over medium heat until turkey is cooked through and onion is soft, about 10 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
4. Add zucchini and cook for 5 minutes more. Serve while hot.
Pavo al Sartén
Sirva este plato nutritivo con pan de trigo integral y una ensalada
verde.
Rinde 4 porciones. 1 taza por porción.
Tiempo de preparación: 5 minutos
Tiempo de cocimiento: 25 minutos
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Ingredientes
aceite en aerosol para
cocinar
¾ libra de carne de pavo
molida sin grasa
1 cebolla mediana, pelada y
picada
3 tomates picados
3 cucharadas de pasta de
tomate
1 cucharadita de cada uno de
los siguientes condimentos:
albahaca seca (dried basil),
orégano seco (dried oregano)
y ajo en polvo (garlic powder)
½ cucharadita de sal
¼ cucharadita de pimienta
negra molida (ground black pepper)
2 calabacitas medianas, cortadas en
rebanadas
Preparación
1. Rocíe un sartén grande con el aceite para cocinar.
2. Dore el pavo y la cebolla a fuego medio hasta que la carne esté totalmente cocida y la cebolla tierna, aproxi
madamente 10 minutos.
3. Agregue los tomates, la pasta de tomate y los condimentos. Deje cocinar a fuego medio por 10 minutos.
4. Agregue la calabacita y deje cocinar 5 minutos más.
Sírvalo caliente.
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Network for a Healthy California --Gold Coast Region
MAY 2013
Campaign and program activities in Ventura County
Date
City
Fri 3 May
Oxnard
Sat 11 May
Hours
Contact
LATINO PRIZE WHEEL
Multicultural Day/Cinco de Mayo
Oxnard College Park‐4753 S Rose Ave
11:00‐8:00 P.M.
Johnny Gomez
(805) 677‐5234
Oxnard
FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS HEALTH Hueneme High School ‐ 500 Bard Rd
11:00‐2:00 P.M.
Gladys Sagastume (805) 677‐5276
Wed 15 May
Ventura
STRATEGIES FOR HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLES
Community Memorial Hospital Classroom 2809 E Main St
2:00‐4:40 P.M.
Gladys Sagastume (805) 677‐5276
Wed 22 May
Oxnard
FRUIT AND VEGGIE FEST
Tresierras ‐ 133 W Pleasant Valley Rd
3:00‐7:00 P.M.
Christina Lares
(805) 677‐5255
Thu 16 May
Oxnard
CHILDREN’S POWER PLAY! CAMPAIGN
Zumbatomic® ‐ Zumba® for kids Cesar Chavez Elementary‐301 N Marquita St
3:00‐5:00 P.M.
Tue 25 Apr
Oxnard
Location
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTEGRATION Let’s Keep Moving
3:00‐5:00 P.M.
Ramona Elementary School‐804 Cooper Rd Carolina Ugarte
(805) 677‐5262
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Community and partner efforts
MAY 2013
We are excited to introduce a special event
One Tribe
Anti-Bullying Flash Mob Rehearsals
VC Bully FREE Schools By 2015
Fillmore and Piru, find out more by calling Monica Campos, (805) 625‐5022.
addressing obesity, physical inactivity and poor nutrition
Date
Services and Events
City
Thu 2 May
HEALTHY VENTURA COUNTY PARTNERSHIP
Ventura
Thu 6 June
MANAGING DIABETES: CONSIDERING INSULIN
Tue 7 May
1st Tues monthly
Wed 1 May
1st Wed monthly
Diabetes Education Classes
Wed 22 May
4th Wed monthly
Tue & Thu
Diabetes Management for children
Monday‐
Friday
Adult Diabetes Management
Monday & Thursday
Pediatric Diabetes Management
Mon‐Fri
Ventanilla de Salud at
the Oxnard Mexican Consulate
Oxnard
Location
Public Works Agency
11251‐A Riverbank Dr
St. John’s Regional Medical Center ‐ 1600 N Rose Ave
Hours
Contact Information
9:00‐11:00 A.M.
Betty Gonzalez
(805) 677‐5225
6:30‐7:30 P.M.
For information, call (805) 988‐2693
Ventura
Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurses Association ‐ 1996 Eastman Ave
1:00‐3:00 P.M.
Camarillo
Camarillo Community Center
1605 Burnley St Rm 7
2:30‐4:30 P.M.
Thousand Oaks
Goebel Senior Center
1385 E Janss Rd ‐ Foothill Rm 1:30‐3:00 P.M.
Ventura
Pediatric Diagnostic Center
3291 Loma Vista Rd
Bldg 340 #302
8:00‐5:00 P.M.
Denise Hause
(805) 652‐6255
Oxnard
Las Islas South 325 W Channel Islands Blvd
8:00‐5:00 P.M.
Irene Guerrero
(805) 486‐2145
Oxnard
Oxnard Mexican Consulate
3151 W 5th St
8:00‐12:00 P.M.
Ivan Rodriguez
(805)984‐1372
Linda Hampson
(805) 642‐0239 Ext. 723
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Ventura County Public Health
Healthy Communities-Health Education
Chronic Disease and Obesity Prevention Programs publishes this
monthly Events Calendar to encourage healthy active living through
physical activity and healthy eating in all communities of Ventura
County. The activities are educational opportunities for the individual,
the family and the community who is ready to live a healthier life. They
are free-of-cost.
MAY 2013
The Network for a Healthy California—Gold Coast Region mission
is to create innovative partnerships that empower low-income Californians
to increase fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity, and food
security with the goal of preventing obesity and other diet-related chronic
diseases.
www.goldcoastnetwork.org
Director
Director
Silvia Lopez-Navarro, (805) 677-5261
[email protected]
Early Detection
Health Screens
Blood sugar, blood pressure, and body fat screens and
individualized health education and referrals to local resources.
Get Fit Classes
Community physical activity classes
Walking Clubs
Assistance with forming a walking club in the community
Tomando Control De Su Salud
Spanish Chronic Disease Self-Management group classes
Diabetes Self Management Services
Individual Diabetes Self-Management services
Diabetes Case Manager
Vicky Bobadilla, PA C
Appointment Coordinator
Deanne Morales, (805) 677-5250
Team members
Deanne Morales, (805) 677-5250
[email protected]
Delfina Zermeño, (805) 677-5229
delfina.zermeñ[email protected]
Sara Rivera, (805) 677-5252
[email protected]
Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Program
Nutrition education classes and train-the-trainer nutrition workshops,
and cooking and physical activity demonstrations to promote informed
food choices and healthier lifestyles.
[email protected]
Gold Coast Collaborative
Collaborates with partners to promote and advocate for policies and
environmental changes that foster nutrition and physical activity and
works through nutrition education initiatives to address health
inequities.
Gladys Sagastume, (805) 677-5276 [email protected]
Rethink Your Drink
Urges residents to choose refreshing water to quench their thirst
instead of sugary drinks. The goal of the initiative is to reach all
residents and organizations in the Gold Coast Region to increase the
consumption of and access to healthy beverages.
Gladys Sagastume, (805) 677-5276 [email protected]
Children’s Power Play! Campaign
Purpose is to motivate and empower children to eat the recommended
cups of fruits and vegetables and get at least 60 minutes of physical
activity every day by partnering with community and school sites to
provide assistance, resources and trainings.
Carolina Ugarte, (805) 677-5262
[email protected]
Latino Campaign
Aims to inspire healthy change among low-income Latino adults and
their families by reaching the targeted audience through community
based organizations, large ethnic-appropriate events and providing
training opportunities and resources to partners.
Johnny Gomez, (805) 677-5234
[email protected]
Physical Activity and Integration Program
Team members
Lizet Garcia, (805) 677-5230
[email protected]
Blanca Arias, (805) 677-5247
[email protected]
Emperatriz Pinedo, (805) 677-5232 [email protected]
Gricelda Gomez, (805) 677-5118
Alicia Villicaña, (805) 677-5254
[email protected]
Integrates physical activity and nutrition education in a variety of
community and school settings, by providing trainings and
resources to partners.
Alejandro Elias, (805) 677-5235
[email protected]
Retail Program
Community & School Vegetable Gardens Project
Support and education to families and educators growing their own
vegetables and fruits at their local community gardens and schools.
Blanca Arias, (805) 677-5247
Partners with neighborhood stores, supermarkets, produce industry
stakeholders and community organizations to inspire healthy change
among low-income consumers.
Cristina Lares, (805) 677-5255
[email protected]
[email protected]
THE HEALTHY VENTURA COUNTY PARTNERSHIP IS A COALITION THAT INCLUDES VENTURA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH, FIRST 5 VENTURA COUNTY AND A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, NON‐
PROFITS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND NETWORKS SEEKING TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF VENTURA COUNTY RESIDENTS, POLICIES AND COMMUNITY ENDEAVORS. WE SHARE THE VISION THAT VENTURA COUNTY WILL BE THE NATIONAL MODEL FOR HEALTHY EATING, ACTIVE LIVING AND COMMUNITY WELL‐BEING. WE PROMOTE COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL CHANGES THAT LEAD TO HEALTHY EATING AND REGULAR
EXERCISE TO REDUCE OBESITY AND RELATED CHRONIC DISEASES. FIND OUT MORE BY VISITING HTTP://HEALTHYVENTURACOUNTY.ORG/
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