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Big news! "#California residents 50 and over are eligible for the #COVID19 vaccine starting April 1st, and Californians 16 and up are eligible on April 15th. Visit covid19.ca.gov for more info!" #OneHealthyFresno #Health4All #HealthyFresnoCounty... Thank you Fresno Building Healthy Communities for sharing!

Join us next Wednesday for our Virtual April Convening! You can register at our Eventbrite and find more details there! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fchip-virtual-april-convening-... #HealthyFresnoCounty #TraumaInformedFresno

Save the Date! Our next FCHIP Virtual Convening is scheduled. More details to come. We are excited to announce our amazing agenda soon. #HealthyFresnoCounty

Almost half of all sugar consumed in the U.S. comes from sugary drinks. Not only do these increase the risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes but they also contribute to tooth decay. Find out how much sugar is hiding in your favorite drink, using the Beverage Breakdown https://bit.ly/2XGqBXU. Thank you for the resources Healthy Fresno County! #HealthyFresnoCounty #CalFreshHealthyLivingFresno #FresnoSmiles

"When the board of the Fresno Housing Authority was debating a proposed 60-unit affordable housing project on Willow and Alluvial avenues in Clovis in March 2019, a commissioner opposed the plan, stating there are more, better areas for diversity and our residents to feel like they are in the right place. Commissioner Terra Brusseau cited concern about the impact on public transportation and local schools the children of the families would attend." https://www.fresnobee.com/fresnoland/article249689973.html

"Fresno County and neighboring counties in the central San Joaquin Valley inched closer Tuesday to breaking out of the state’s most-restrictive tier of COVID-19 business limitations. But despite two months of steady reductions in the number of new coronavirus cases arising each week, Fresno, Kings, Madera, Merced and Tulare counties all remained assigned to purple Tier 1 of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy by the state Department of Public Health." https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article249806673.html

The Fresno Bee 's Education Lab is doing a survey to learn how access to WiFi is affecting teachers' and students' ability to learn. Click here to access survey: https://buff.ly/2FRepgV You can also access the Spanish survey here: https://buff.ly/3jof0o5

Thank you Valley Children's for this helpful resource. "Do you know the different symptoms of the common cold, flu and COVID-19? Here's what to look out for to keep your family safe. If your child is experiencing any of these symptoms, call your primary care provider before going to their office. If you feel you have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. ... For more information, visit: valleychildrens.org/media-center/covid19" #Health #HealthyFresnoCounty

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our October Convening! We appreciate your time and collaboration. What are some topics you would like to see in the future? Fill out our survey below to let us know!... https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BMQCPJ8 #HealthyFresnoCounty #Health

Hello everyone and happy Monday! It is not too late to register for the FCHIP Virtual October Convening this Wednesday, 10/21, from 11:30-1:00pm. We look forward to having you join us Wednesday. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fchip-virtual-october-convenin

FCHIP stands alongside Healthy Fresno County in reminding the community that wearing a mask helps keep yourself and your community safe. #HealthyFresnoCounty Fresno County has been able make progress. Help us continue to stop the spread. ... "CDC recommends that everyone wear a mask over their nose and mouth when in public, including during travel. Masks slow the spread of COVID-19 because they help keep people who are infected from spreading respiratory droplets to others when they cough, sneeze, or talk."

Have you ever wanted to become certified in resilience-based, trauma-informed care? There is an opportunity for you on October 24th! More details and the eventbrite link below. "Becoming and maintaining a resilience-focused, trauma-informed organization is possible, even while COVID-19 is impacting your staff and clients. However, it isn’t a one-time implementation or the responsibility of a committee. It requires full support from your leadership, board of directors, and emp...loyees. It also requires ongoing communication and training. In this training you will not only gain knowledge, but also insight that leads to a paradigm shift. You will learn the N.E.A.R. science which includes neuroscience, epigenetics, ACEs, and resilience. You will learn how underlying needs are expressed by behavior and how to develop strategies to address behavior. Add this certification to your resume and also add this perspective to your life and all your relationships. This training is ideal for anyone who has a brain and interacts with other people who also have brains." Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resilience-based-trauma-inform

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. What can you do today for the mental health of your community, your loved ones, and yourself? World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.... The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) says this: "This year’s World Mental Health Day, on 10 October, comes at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The past months have brought many challenges: for health-care workers, providing care in difficult circumstances, going to work fearful of bringing COVID-19 home with them; for students, adapting to taking classes from home, with little contact with teachers and friends, and anxious about their futures; for workers whose livelihoods are threatened; for the vast number of people caught in poverty or in fragile humanitarian settings with extremely limited protection from COVID-19; and for people with mental health conditions, many experiencing even greater social isolation than before. And this is to say nothing of managing the grief of losing a loved one, sometimes without being able to say goodbye. The economic consequences of the pandemic are already being felt, as companies let staff go in an effort to save their businesses, or indeed shut down completely. Given past experience of emergencies, it is expected that the need for mental health and psychosocial support will substantially increase in the coming months and years. Investment in mental health programmes at the national and international levels, which have already suffered from years of chronic underfunding, is now more important than it has ever been. This is why the goal of this year’s World Mental Health Day campaign is increased investment in mental health." #HealthyFresnoCounty

Do you care about mental health? Do you love podcasts? Well we have one you should check out! "Covid-19 has transformed our lives in regards to communication, entertainment, and stress. In this podcast episode, Dr. B details the importance of setting boundaries, moving away from guilt around our children’s use of technology, and shares few ways to include #healthy and #educational activities into your kids’ screen time. Listen in to learn how you can lean into technology and change and even benefit from it! https://linktr.ee/DelusionalOptimism"

Thank you Healthy Fresno County for this important video. "Wear a mask. Stay home when you are sick and social distance.... We Can All Make A Difference. We’re not past the virus. Make sure to wear a mask, wash your hands, and stand 6 feet apart to fight and stand up to it. Be safe now so we can truly restart the economy. The virus doesn’t care about politics or color, so be socially responsible and fight off the virus. It’s not about me or you it’s about the health of everybody. Do the right thing by staying 6 feet away from each other, wearing your mask, and staying in place as much as possible. We all have to work together to keep each other healthy and protect the community. Let’s respect each other and do the right thing." https://www.youtube.com/watch

Need something to do with your kids tomorrow morning? Check out this cool opportunity from Every Neighborhood Partnership! Wake up and move Saturday morning with ENP Fitness for kids! 45 minutes of fun for the family on Facebook Live.

"To have a health economy we need to have a healthy community." -Lorraine Salazar, Co-Owner of Sal's Mexican Restaurants. FCHIP is proud to continue to support and uplift the recommendations from the Fresno County Department of Public Health. Practice social distancing by putting space between yourself and others. Continue to practice healthy habits to help slow the spread of COVID-19.... Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds Clean and then disinfect frequently used surfaces Stay home if you’re sick Avoid touching your face Learn more about staying safe and healthy at cdc.gov/covid19

Tag a teacher you are grateful for below! Thank you teachers! FCHIP appreciates how teachers are going above and beyond proficiency during this time of remote learning! ... We are appreciative of all the ways teachers and other education professionals have risen to the challenge and embraced new methods of teaching for the sake of our children's health. We know it is not easy, but your hard work, creativity, and dedication has a positive impact on our children's lives. Thank you. #HealthyFresnoCounty #TeacherAppreciation

Registration for FCHIP's Virtual October Convening is open! Don't miss your chance to convene with all our amazing partners and hear presentations from FCHIP Leadership, the Fresno County Department of Public Health, and more! Click the link below to sign up. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fchip-virtual-october-convenin

As you know, September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness month. This year is a particular focus given the constellation of disasters we have been experiencing both nationally and locally and the impact on our collective mental health. A recent study by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) revealed that 63% of young adults have experienced increased anxiety or depression related to COVID-19. One in four have used substances and one in four have considered suicide o...r had suicidal thoughts. We are very concerned about our youth as they are experiencing both social isolation as well as the impact of uncertainty about their future. We know that many kids and teens rely on social interaction, particularly that provided by school. We also know that, developmentally, youth have a difficult time dealing with uncertainty. The recent emergencies and disasters have created a great deal of uncertainty for our youth, whether it is, broadly, will this ever end? to when will I see my friends?, will I have a prom or graduation? to will my family be ok financially?: Locally, we are paying close attention to the volume of kids we are seeing in crisis, particularly with an increase in suicide attempts. The most important message we can give is for parents, friends, teachers, loved ones to CHECK IN with the kids in your lives. Pay attention to: Signs of anxiety or depression -Panic attacks -Anger -Loss of interest in usual activities -Significant change in behavior (+ or -) -New use of substances or increased use of substances -Talking about a loss of hope especially absolutes (this will never get better) -Or suicide What can you do??? Start the conversation! Don’t be afraid to ask them about their stress, their thoughts and their feelings. Don’t be afraid to ask about thoughts of suicide! Get help if they won’t talk to you or you continue with concerns. Help is available. We have a 24/7 access line for both mental health and substance use disorder: 1-800-654-3937. Please call the Central Valley Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Call with any concerns. More resources can be found at www.fresnocares.org. We will have more resources on our social media page. Thank you Fresno Cares.