January 2007	In this Issue:
	Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Fact Sheets in Several Languages
	"Consume This - Buying That Matters" - A New Booklet for Youth
	Grant Opportunity - Mental Health Transformation Grant
	THRIVE - A Tool for Health and Resilience in Vulnerable Environments
	Mentor Carla Huyck
	What's New in H.E.R.E.?
	Update Your Listing in H.E.R.E.
	Submit Your Information to H.E.R.E.
	Contact H.E.R.E.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Fact Sheets in Several Languages

During Western Washington’s power outage, carbon monoxide poisoned more than 100 people because of incorrect use of generators and grills. A spokesperson from Public Health Seattle & King County said most of the people were immigrants from Southeast Asia, Latin America and Africa (Seattle Times, December 19, 2006). In the event of a future power outage, community advocates might consider using the fact sheets developed by the Washington State Department of Health and the Emergency Management Division of the Washington State Military Department. They are available in Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. Two other fact sheets from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are available in 11 and 17 languages. Go directly to http://www.doh.wa.gov/Topics/weather.htm for these and many other translated emergency preparedness materials. 

"Consume This - Buying That Matters" - A New Booklet for Youth

Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention, with support from Ontario Trillium Foundation, developed "Consume This - Buying That Matters", a booklet for youth on sustainable consumption. Sustainable consumption is the act of consuming in a way that means less pollution and impact on the environment. Topics such as "The Life-Cycle of a T-Shirt" and "What’s in a Soccer Ball" introduce young people to the concept of sustainability using teen-friendly examples. Although "Consume This - Buying That Matters" is designed specifically for youth between the ages 14 and 18 years old, it’s a good read for all ages. Download it today...and if you print it, remember to print double-sided!

Grant Opportunity - Mental Health Transformation Grant

Washington State’s Mental Health Transformation Project will award three mini-grants in the range of $1,000 to $15,000 to be used for conducting evaluation on consumer and family run mental health programs and other non-traditional services. Anyone can apply for this grant, and consumers and family members of consumers are especially encouraged to apply. Do you know of a recovery group, back to work program or any consumer run program that supports positive mental health? This grant provides an opportunity to have the program recognized and validated. For more information about this opportunity contact Cindy Willey at 206-393-2940 or visit the Mental Health Transformation website at http://mhtransformation.wa.gov.

THRIVE: Tool for Health and Resilience in Vulnerable Environments

THRIVE is a new web-based tool developed by the Prevention Institute, with support from the California Endowment and the Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. THRIVE takes you through an interactive process that identifies how conditions such as local ownership of assets, number of parks and open spaces, and what is sold in your community could impact health and safety outcomes such as chronic disease, traffic-related injuries, mental illness, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, and violence. This tool is designed to help communities improve health outcomes and reduce racial and ethnic health disparities by offering specific examples and resources to take action. THRIVE is particularly informative for community advocates who are planning interventions, and enlightening for anyone concerned about their community profile and its effects on health.

Mentor Carla Huyck

First they came for the Jews and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for the Communists and I did not speak out because I was not a Communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists and I did not speak out because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for me and there was no one left to speak out for me.
- Pastor Martin Niemöller

“You make a difference” are words of wisdom Carla Huyck would like to pass on to readers of H.E.R.E. Carla has a 17-year history working in health education and promotion. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health Education from Central Washington University, she spent ten years as a health educator in two county health departments. Currently, Carla works as the Community, Schools and Youth Coordinator for the Washington State Department of Health Tobacco Prevention and Control Program.

Carla has much to offer as a mentor, particularly around youth issues, tobacco prevention, and linking people to the right agencies. She is skilled at meeting facilitation, and acknowledges that she enjoys creating icebreakers. Many people forget the value of icebreakers in successful meeting facilitation. Icebreakers set the tone, illustrate concepts, energize, and stimulate creative thinking. Her favorites? “Questions that ask folks to share something about themselves.” She admits her inspiration for creating icebreakers often happens on the way to meetings, and recalls coming up with a question on the way to Vancouver, “Where were you when Mt. St. Helens erupted in 1980?” Carla enjoyed hearing the different responses, including “I wasn’t born yet.”

Carla feels passionate about supporting others in making behavior changes and in helping youth prevent risk taking behaviors. “It’s great to see prevention really coming into the spotlight, whether it’s tobacco prevention, or promotion of physical activity, nutrition, or sexual health. Public health seems to be embracing what health educators have known for a long time - prevention pays,” she said.

Outside of work Carla enjoys spending time with family, gardening, and walking her three big dogs. Carla is happy to provide consultation by email or phone and can be reached at 360-236-3678 or carla.huyck@doh.wa.gov.

What's New in H.E.R.E.

Training and Events in Washington State: February 2007 - March 2007
A calendar of workshops and events going on that are pertinent to those involved in health education and health promotion.
 

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