Send Us Your Innovative Idea to Improve Rural Health

The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, a private foundation focused on health care and quality of life issues in North Carolina, is now accepting submissions for the 2014 Innovations in Rural Health Award. For the second year in a row, we are looking for original, innovative solutions to drive health improvement in rural communities. Submissions will be accepted until October 31, 2013.  One winner will receive a $25,000 New Rural Award for their creative and inspiring ideas. Up to three finalists will receive $7,500 each.

In addition to the $25,000 prize, the winner might see their project implemented in North Carolina by the Trust and will gain exposure to a number of other North Carolina funders and health care leaders. Read about the 2013 New Rural Award winner and finalists.

Any individual or organization across the U.S. is invited to participate. We encourage you to think big and help us identify exciting approaches that will work to address health challenges in rural areas.

Download the Call for Submissions to find out how to enter.

Please share this opportunity with partner organizations and others in your community who might be interested in participating. Visit the Trust’s website to find more information and a sample blurb about the award that you can use to help us spread the word.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you, Allen Smart

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The state is turning to parents and teachers in several communities to plan for the future.  It’s all part of a new law to improve education. Check out video clip http://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/state-looking-for-parent-teacher-input-on-new-funding-093013

The Greater Lamont Chamber of Commerce Invites you to a COMMUNITY MEETING

La Cámara de Comercio de Lamont Los invita a una JUNTA COMUNITARIA

 Thursday October 3, 2013 @ 6:00 pm /Jueves Octubre 3, 2013 6:00 pm

 David Head Center 10300 San Diego Street, Lamont

Topic:New Application to the County of Kern by Walmart

Tema: Nueva Aplicación para el Condado de Kern Por Walmart

Walmart Town Hall Flyer English

Walmart Town Hall Flyer Spanish

Access the Covered California Certified Enrollment Entity Application at:

www.healthexchange.ca.gov/Pages/EnrollmentAssistanceProgram.aspx

 Application date extended till positions are filled

BHC-SK is a 10-year initiative where communities are taking action to make where they live healthier. They are doing this by improving employment opportunities, education, housing, neighborhood safety, unhealthy environmental conditions, access to healthy foods and more. The goal: to build healthy communities for the next generation.

The purpose of the BHC-SK Internship Program is to assist the BHC-SK Action Teams in their efforts to engage the youth and members of the communities of South Kern (Arvin, Greenfield, Lamont, and Weedpatch) in their work.  It is also for interns to explore service and career opportunities within their home community, and to help them contribute to the work of BHC-SK and the strengthening of the communities of South Kern.

CCS-SK es una iniciativa de 10 años en la cual las comunidades están tomando medidas para hacer el lugar donde viven más saludable. Están haciendo esto mediante la mejora de las oportunidades de empleo, la educación, la vivienda, la seguridad del vecindario, las condiciones ambientales no saludables, el acceso a alimentos saludables, entre otras cosas. La meta: construir comunidades saludables para la próxima generación.

El propósito del Programa de Prácticas de CCS-SK es ayudar a los Equipos de Acción de CCS-SK en sus esfuerzos para incorporar a los jóvenes y los miembros de las comunidades del Sur de Kern (Arvin, Greenfield, Lamont y Weedpatch) en su trabajo. También es para que los practicantes exploren oportunidades de carrera y servicio dentro de su comunidad de origen, y para ayudarles a contribuir a la labor de CCS-SK y el fortalecimiento de las comunidades del Sur de Kern

click here for application BHC-SK Internships 2014

Aplicacion BHC-SK Internships 2014-SP

 Many States Show Declines /Muchos estados muestran disminuciones

 Obese children are more likely to become obese adults and suffer lifelong physical and mental health problems. Obesity rates in low-income preschoolers, after decades of rising, began to level off from 2003 through 2008 and now are showing small declines in many states. However, too many preschoolers are obese. State and local officials can play a big part in reducing obesity among preschoolers.

 obesos y de tener problemas de salud física y mental de por vida. Las tasas de obesidad en niños en edad prescolar de bajos ingresos, tras décadas de aumentos, comenzaron a estabilizarse desde el 2003 hasta el 2008 y ahora están mostrando pequeñas disminuciones en muchos estados. Sin embargo, demasiados niños en edad prescolar son obesos. Los funcionarios estatales y locales pueden desempeñar un rol importante en la reducción de la obesidad entre los niños en edad prescolar.

read more Progress On Childhood Obesity

lea mas Progress On Childhood Obesity.SP

Covered California is holding a Town Hall Meeting

Friday, August 23, 2013 from 4:30- to 6:00 pm

East Bakersfield Veteran’s Hall

located at 2101 Ridge Road, Bakersfield, CA.

The focus of this forum is to inform community leaders and key stakeholders about the new health care market place.

Bakersfield Town Hall Meeting – Correct Date

You’re Invited! / Estás Invitado

Central Table Meeting/Reunion de la Mesa Central

Come see what our BHC Action Teams are doing in your community and learn how you can obtain health insurance coverage under the new programs

Ven a ver lo que nuestros Equipos de Acción de CCS están haciendo en tu comunidad  e infórmate acerca de como puedes obtener seguro médico bajo los nuevos programas

Thursday, August 29, 2013/Jueves, 29 de agosto de 2013

5:00 to 7:30pm

Arvin Veterans Hall /Salón de Veteranos de Arvin

414 Fourth Ave, Arvin

Get involved and make sure your voice is heard! ¡Participe  y asegúrese de que se escuche su voz!

Dinner, Transportation, and Child Care/Children’s Activities will be provided

The meeting will be held in Spanish with English Translation

For questions or more information, call Diana, 845-2724

Se proporcionaran Cena, Transporte y Cuidado Infantil/Actividades Infantiles

La reunión se llevara a cabo en español con traducción al inglés

Para mas información, llama a Diana, 845-2724

Buses pick up at 4:30pm

Greenfield –Stiern Park

Lamont –Lamont Library, Rancho Lindo Apts.

Weedpatch –Weedpatch Market, Ruben J. Blunt Center, DiGiorgio Apartments

Arvin –Clinica Sierra Vista, Vallarta Market, Haven Drive School