CACHE
Administrative Staff

Office hours
Monday - Thursday
10AM – 4PM.

Dr. Vernease H. Miller
Managing Director
vmiller@cacheinc.org
704-405-5600 ext. 105

Development Specialist
Deborah Beete, MPH
dbeete@cacheinc.org
704-405-5600 ext. 101

Data Management Graduate Intern [MHA candidate]
M. Lewis Goldsmith II
lgoldsmith@cacheinc.org
704-405-5600 ext. 102

Community Program Development Graduate Intern
Timothy Suggs, MHA
tsuggs@cacheinc.org
704-405-5600 ext. 103

November 2007 Calendar - See our calendar on www.cachenc.org for upcoming event dates, details, and directions.

CACHE General Assembly Meeting November 16, 2007

CACHE Board Meeting
November 20, 2007

CACHE Access Council Meeting
November 20, 2007

CACHE Website
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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
for Community Health
Equity, Inc.
PO Box 31573
Charlotte, NC
28231-1573
704.405.5600 Phone
704.405.5601 Fax
Office located at 4701 Park Road.

Three-Cheese Macaroni Bake

Serves 6 -  ½ cup per serving

Vegetable oil spray
4 ounces dried elbow macaroni
½ cup grated reduced-fat mild Cheddar cheese
½ cup fat-free or part-skim ricotta cheese
1/3 cup fat-free or light sour cream
¼ cup fat-free milk
White of 1 large egg
2 tablespoons grated onion
1 tablespoon shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (lowest sodium available)
½ teaspoon no-salt added all purpose seasoning blend
1 medium Italian plum tomato, cut into 6 slices
1 tablespoon plain dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Health Disparity Indicators in Mecklenburg County

Mortality is “the proportion of deaths to a population” according to Webster Dictionary.

Diabetes: Mortality rate for minorities in Mecklenburg County is 2.8 times that for whites.

CharMeck.org 

Total prevalence of diabetes in the United States, all ages, 2005

Total: 20.8 million people 7.0% of the population have diabetes.

Diagnosed: 14.6 million people.

Undiagnosed: 6.2 million people.

Total prevalence of diabetes among people aged 20 years or older, United States, 2005

Age 20 years or older: 20.6 million or 9.6% of all people in this age group have diabetes.

Age 60 years or older: 10.3 million or 20.9% of all people in this age group have diabetes.

Men: 10.9 million or 10.5% of all men aged 20 years or older have diabetes.

Women: 9.7 million or 8.8% of all women aged 20 years or older have diabetes.

News the Community Can Use

November 2007

Carolinas Association for Community Health Equity (CACHE) would like to thank all Corporate Sponsors and Attendees for their participation in CACHE’S 4^th Annual Health Symposium held at the Charlotte Convention Center  

November is American Diabetes Awareness Month

Could you have diabetes and not know it?

There are 20.8 million children and adults in the US with diabetes -- and nearly one-third of them (or 6.2 million people) do not know it!

Take this test at www.diabetes.org/risk-test to see if you are at risk for type II diabetes. Diabetes is more common in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. If you are a member of one of these ethnic groups, you need to pay special attention to this test!

American Heart Association, Charlotte seeks fit-friendly companies

The American Heart Association, the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to reducing disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke, is looking for fit-friendly companies in Charlotte. The Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Program is a part of Start! — an American Heart Association initiative that encourages employers to create a culture at work that helps employees live longer, heart-healthy lives through walking.

Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Program participants are provided various options to implement and encourage physical activity, nutrition and cultural enhancements such as walking routes and programs, online newsletters, healthy food options in cafeterias and vending machines, annual health risk assessments and health programs, and tracking tools to motivate employees.

Participating companies are provided free access to program resources, materials to help promote company wellness programs internally, newsletter templates for distribution to employees and consultation on CPR/AED (automated external defibrillator) programs.

Employers that adopt the Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Program are also recognized on the program’s national web site, as well as in local media opportunities/activities.  Eligible companies can also use the program’s annual recognition seal for internal communications to employees and external, recruitment-related communications.

The American Heart Association recognizes that employees have time constraints and responsibilities that often keep them from taking care of their health.  Start! helps to improve the corporate culture by motivating employees to walk, which has the lowest dropout rate of any physical activity.

Start! is locally sponsored by Harris Teeter and Presbyterian Cardiovascular Institute and nationally sponsored by SUBWAY® restaurants, Healthy Choice® and AstraZeneca.

Companies interested in joining the Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Program should contact Crissie Taylor at 704-374-0634 or visit www.americanheart.org/start to download an application.  Applications are due on December 31st for review by a volunteer expert panel. For more information about the Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Program, call 704-374-0634 or visit americanheart.org/start.

Southern States Chiropractic - Community Fun & Health Day!!

Southern States Chiropractic would like to extend an open invitation to you and your family to their Community Fun & Health Day on November 10, 2007 from 10am to 2pm. Southern States Chiropractic will be celebrating the Grand Opening of their newest location at the corner of Arrowood & Nations Ford Rd. Come out and tour the facility, meet the doctors and learn how chiropractic care can work for you.

A variety of services and treatment techniques are available through Southern States Chiropractic. Depending on your individual needs, a tailored care plan is given with encouragement for you to take an active part in your recovery and maintenance of health.

Nutritional counseling and stress management are key aspects of the health-oriented care offered at Southern States Chiropractic, as well as a total health awareness program for those who want to maintain optimum health.

Mecklenburg County Health Department Health Promotion, Wellness and Lifestyle Programs 

All Bodies Like Exercise! (ABLE!) Program

Video exercise program for older adults and persons with limited mobility. ABLE includes a training program for exercise providers and television/video series for the public.

Eligibility: Mecklenburg County Residents

For more information: Contact Cilla Laula, M.Ed., Health Educator, 704-336-5392.

5 A Day

The national 5 A Day for Better Health Program gives Americans a simple, positive message - eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day for better health.

Eligibility: Any Mecklenburg County resident.

For more information: Local initiatives are coordinated by BJ Ratcliffe at 704.336.6029 or betty.ratcliffe@carolinashealthcare.org.

Cooking Demonstrations

Cooking demonstrations are available by appointment.

Eligibility: Any Mecklenburg County resident

For more information: To find out more or sign-up for a free cooking demonstration please call the Allison Mignery, RD with the Mecklenburg County Health Department at 704-432-3468.

Families Eating Smart and Moving More

A program that offers families simple solutions to help them eat smart and move more.

Eligibility: Any Mecklenburg County family

For more information: For more information, please contact Priscilla Laula at Priscilla.Laula@carolinashealthcare.org or 704-336-5392.

Fit City Challenge

A website which provides tips, tools and features to help users exercise more and eat more fruits and veggies.

Eligibility: available to anyone

For more information: visit www.fitcitychallenge.org

Grocery Store Tours

Grocery store tours are available by appointment.

Eligibility: Any Mecklenburg County resident.

For more information: To learn more or sign-up for a free grocery store tour please call Allison Mignery, RD with the Mecklenburg County Health Department at 704-432-3468.

Mecklenburg County 5 A Day Coalition

Fifty-four individuals representing a wide variety of organizations came together to discuss ways to get residents eating more fruits and vegetables. This meeting resulted in the development of a local action plan with desired outcomes for groups and individuals.

The 5 A Day Coalition meets quarterly on the first Friday of February, May, August and November from 8:30-10:00AM usually at the 249 Billingsley Rd. Health Department.

Eligibility: This group is actively seeking new members.

For more information: The local 5 A Day Coalition is lead by BJ Ratcliffe at 704.336.6029 or betty.ratcliffe@carolinashealthcare.org

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