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Dr. Vernease H. Miller
Development Specialist
Data Management Graduate Intern [MHA candidate]
Community Program Development Graduate Intern December 2007 Calendar - See our calendar on www.cachenc.org for upcoming event dates, details, and directions.
CACHE Board Christmas Party CACHE Office Closed December 21st thru January 11th
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View all CACHE Connections CACHE is a non-profit organization that creates collaborative partnerships focused on improving health by eliminating health disparities that affect racial, ethnic, and other at-risk populations. Our goals are to improve access to health care, quality of health care, cultural and linguistic competency, and promote education and research.
Carolinas Association Did You Know? HIV disease is the second leading cause of death for persons age 25-44 years in Mecklenburg and the tenth leading cause of death for all persons in the county based upon 2003 mortality data. Source: Metrolina AIDS Project. The CDC estimates that the lifetime cost of care and treatment for just one HIV-infected person is about $195,000. In Mecklenburg County, the lifetime costs for the estimated 3,129 persons living with HIV disease will exceed $610 million. Source: Metrolina AIDS Project An estimated 3,129 persons were living with HIV disease in Mecklenburg as of the end of 2004. However, the Centers for Disease Control estimate that only two-thirds to three-fourths of persons living with HIV disease have been tested and know their status. Source: Metrolina AIDS Project. Among people given a diagnosis of AIDS since 1994, a smaller proportion of Hispanics (61%), compared with whites (64%) and Asians/Pacific Islanders (69%), were alive after 9 years. Source: Metrolina AIDS Project |
News the Community Can Use December 2007
Bridge of Life, Inc.-St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
The
Catawba Care Coalition’s 3rd Annual World AIDS Day
Celebration of Art
Calling everyone who loves their heart! Go Red Ambassadors are volunteer leaders committed to raising awareness regarding women and heart disease and passionate to persuade women take control of their own health. These leaders work to educate women on ways to love their heart and show them ways to start taking action to live healthier by: taking the Heart Check Up and joining the Go Red movement. In addition, each ambassador participates in at least one of the following activities (or you create another fun activity with group support)
If you are interested in becoming a GRFW ambassador or want to know more about the Go Red For Women program, please contact Simone McDowell at simone.mcdowell@heart.org or 704-940-4013. Taming Holiday Stress-Fit City Challenge.com The stress of the holidays has begun. When stress rears its ugly head, many of us turn to comfort foods. For some, those foods are sweets. For others, more traditional foods such as macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes are what we crave. Stress can cause us to reach for foods when we aren't hungry and during the day between meals. This can add too many calories to the day and contribute to weight gain. Whether your stress comes from too many to-dos or from unfriendly relatives, it doesn't have to derail your plan to maintain your weight.
Here are some tips to help: Make a plan and learn to say no. Decide what you are going to be able to get done and end your list there. This holiday season make a plan for when and how you are going to get your tasks done. Then you can schedule in some time for those last-minute requests, but don't say yes to all of them. Take care of yourself. Get your daily dose of activity. Research has shown that regular exercise can reduce stress. According to the American Council on Exercise, regular exercise can help you to feel relaxed and less anxious Also, make sure you get plenty of sleep. Snack smart. During this busy time of year, meals can be pushed back or even skipped in favor of getting something else done. Snacking can help fill the void between meals, but snacks can add up to too many calories if you choose the wrong foods. Pack some healthier snack options such as fruit, low-fat granola bars, or bite-sized whole wheat cereal in your purse, car or desk. Stress Crisis Intervention Assistance If you notice someone with a heightened level of stress this holiday season, please refer them to CMC-Randolph’s 24-hour call center. Call center counselors are available at 704-444-2400 or 1-800-418-2065. The call center is staffed 24 hours a day/7 days a week by a skilled team, including board-certified physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and nurses providing confidential screenings, referrals and information. CMC-Randolph Outpatient Services treat a variety of psychiatric illnesses, including: Depression, mood, personality, behavioral and thought disorders.
Holiday Recipe - Orange Pound Cake With Mixed Berries
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Topping In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the cake ingredients. Using an electric mixer beat according to the package directions. Pour the batter into 2 nonstick 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2- inch loaf pans, smoothing the tops. Bake for 27 minutes, or until cake tester or wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean. Transfer pans to cooling racks. Let cool for 10 minutes. Invert cake onto the racks and let cool completely, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the frozen berries and orange juice. In a small microwaveable bowl, microwave the ½ cup fruit spread on 100 percent power (high) for 20 seconds, or until melted. Gently stir into berry mixture. Cover with plastic wrap. Let stand for 1 hour so the berries thaw and the flavors blend. Refrigerate until serving time. To serve, cut cake into 2 (1/2-inch) slices and top each serving with 3 tablespoons of berry mixture per serving. 46 Healthy Soul Food Recipes-American Heart/Stroke Association Go Green with CACHE Connections! If you are receiving a hardcopy of this newsletter, please send us your email address to begin receiving the email version. You may email us at info@cachenc.org or call 704-405-5600. |
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