Monroe County Health Department



2286005969000Wednesday, February 12th, 20191:30-3:00 p.m. pmMonroe County Health Department, Conference Room A Facilitator: Cody PrzybylskiRecorder: Kayleigh DayAttendees: Kayleigh Day, Monroe County Health Department; Maureen Sullivan, Ecumenical Food Pantry;; Cody Przybylski, Tomah Health Hospital; April Anderson, Monroe County UW-Extension; Danielle Krozel, Great Rivers HUB; Jessica Berger, Family and Children’s Center/HUB; Stephanie Rahr,CouleeCap; Jami Berra, Gundersen Tomah; Fatima Chaudhry, Tomah HealthItemPresenterInformationDiscussionIntroductionsCodyCody introduced Fatima and JamiFatima is an intern with Julie in Tomah Health’s Community Outreach Department. She is completing her degree in Health Promotion/Wellness Management. She needs a main project and 400 internship hours completed by May. She is interested in healthy living and diabetes education. She is planning to meet with Maureen and Jen at the Sparta Boys and Girls Club to discuss creating a program for the Boys and Girls Club.Jami is completing her BSN through UW-Green Bay. As part of her degree, she needs to complete 65 hours of obesity prevention-related activities. Originally thought she could do it in Monroe County, but discovered after the meeting that she actually has to do it in the county she lives in, Jackson County.MinutesCodyReview and Approve minutesApproved New MemberApril AndersonIntroduce new Health & Well-Being/FoodWise Extension Educator50% of her position is focused on healthy eating and physical activity, and the other 50% is focused on the FoodWise program. FoodWise is federally funded and looks to provide nutrition-related lessons and education in areas with the most need. Looking to meet and collaborate with community partners Goals, Objectives & StrategiesAllMaureen and contact with Sparta Boys and Girls ClubKayleigh share nutrition intern evaluation documentCommunication plan-CodySchedule spring meeting with schoolsMaureen has plans to meet with Jen at the Sparta Boys and Girls Club to discuss implementing a program with kids.Kayleigh shared nutrition intern document. Group reviewed and did not have any changes. Kayleigh will also share with Patty for feedback. Tabled the communications plan discussion. Cody will review and then discuss at next meetingDiscussed reaching out to schools and asking if April, May, or June would work. Discussed finding a bigger room to meet in. Group wants to keep conversation open and ask what they need from us, we can present what we all do. Current ProjectsKayleighDiabetes Study with MPH student Mariah has been able to get in contact and interview someone connected with every healthcare system in Monroe County except Mayo. Jessica will connect Kayleigh with Mayo’s Diabetes Educator for an interview with Mariah. PattyWIC and Fit Families Updates Not discussedAnneUpdatesNot discussedDanielle & Jessica HUB updatesHUB beginning to get referrals from Scenic Bluffs and Gundersen. Qualifications have changed slightly, to now include pre-diabetes. (Guidelines are the person must have type II diabetes or prediabetes, be uninsured or on Medicaid, have an A1C 8+). As part of model, encouraged to sign up for lifestyle change programs focused on diabetes. Approved programs include Curves, TOPs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), National Diabetes Prevention Program, Healthy Living with DiabetesJoniGundersen UpdatesNot discussedCodyTomah Health UpdatesMen’s Night will be March 26thPamADRC UpdatesNot discussedMeghanMayo UpdatesNot discussedStephanie & MaureenCouleecap and Ecumenical UpdatesCouleeCap Pantry has been busy, had 45+ families this month. Have been getting fresh produce from Hunger Task Force and also trade mitigation purchases, including eggs and milk. CouleeCap is also hiring for 2 positions. Ecumenical has been busy. Maureen also reminded group that Monroe County Health Organization is available to serve as a place to hold funds for organizations. AllCommunity Education-AllAny upcoming community wellness opportunities? Or other things to share, new ideas, etc.?Next MeetingMarch 11th, 2020 1:30-3:00Community Service Center- 315 W. Oak St. Conference room A ................
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