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Nutrition Ed.............6-8

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Garden ....................12

Partnership for a Healthy VC...............13

Partner & Community Resources ...............14

Program Directory....15

Contents

American Heart Month®

Be at your ideal weight, stay active,

and eat healthy

Control your cholesterol, blood

pressure and blood sugars

Stop smoking, avoid secondhand smoke, and if you

drink alcohol, do only in

moderation

Even when Heart Disease and Diabetes team up against us, We Can still win!

Mes Nacional del Corazón®Cuando las Enfermedades del Corazón y la Diabetes se unen, ¡aún podemos ganarles!

NOT A GAME - A STRATEGY

NO ES JUEGO - ES ESTRATEGIA

Even when Heart Disease and Diabetes team up against us, We can still win!

This February, celebrate love with heart health in mind. Especially, since heart disease continues to be the number one killer for both women and men in the US.

Locally, the risk of heart disease is higher than the rate in California, with 6.2 percent of Ventura County adults having heart disease, meaning this aff ects 52,724 residents in our community.

Along with heart disease, diabetes is also a leading cause of death. Diabetes is the 7th cause of death in Ventura County, California and in the nation, according to 2016 data. Having diabetes, even when under control, increases the risk for heart disease and stroke. About 68 percent of people age 65 and older with diabetes will die from heart disease and 16 percent from stroke.

The American Heart Association confi rms there is a strong connection between heart disease and diabetes. For example:

• Adults with diabetes are two to four times more likely to die from heart disease than adults without diabetes.

• Two out of three people with diabetes report having high blood pressure, one of the most signifi cant risk factors for heart disease.

• Almost 30 percent of adults ages 45 to 64 are obese, putting them at higher risk for diabetes, as obesity is associated with insulin resistance.

Looking at the bright side, diabetes is one of the seven major controllable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Making use of key strategies you can make lifestyle changes to lower your risk of developing both heart disease and diabetes.

Here are some key strategies to help you lower your risk and create a pathway to prevention:• Maintain a healthy weight. Keep physically active. Eat healthy,

fresh and wholesome foods.• Manage your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.• Quit smoking and avoid secondhand smoke. • If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.

This month, we encourage you to celebrate love by taking good care of your heart. You can do this by taking control and managing of your risk factors. By doing this, you can lower the risk for heart disease and diabetes, so that you along with your family can enjoy the beauty of life to its fullest.

For more information, including free classes, activities and events to support your health journey, visit: http://bit.ly/PHClassesandTrainings.

Source: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/diabetes/why-diabetes-matters/cardiovascular-disease--diabetes

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February 2020 Health Note

febrero 2020 Nota para Su Salud

Cuando las Enfermedades del Corazón y la Diabetes se unen, ¡aún podemos ganarles!

Este febrero, celebre el amor con la salud de su corazón en mente. Las enfermedades cardiacas siguen siendo la causa principal de muerte tanto en mujeres como en hombres en los Estados Unidos.A nivel local, un 6.2 por ciento de los adultos del Condado de Ventura tienen alguna enfermedad cardíaca, esto es más alto que la tasa en California. El número de afectados en nuestra comunidad son 52,724 residentes.

Junto con la enfermedad cardíaca, la diabetes también es una de las principales causas de muerte. Según datos del 2016, la diabetes es la séptima causa de muerte en el condado de Ventura, California y en la nación. Incluso cuando la diabetes está bajo control, solo basta con tenerla para aumentar el riesgo de enfermedades del corazón y accidente cerebrovascular. Alrededor del 68 por ciento de las personas mayores de 65 años con diabetes morirán de enfermedades cardíacas y el 16 por ciento de un derrame cerebral.

La Asociación Americana del Corazón confi rma que existe una fuerte conexión entre la enfermedad cardíaca y la diabetes. Por ejemplo:

• Los adultos con diabetes tienen de dos a cuatro veces más probabilidades de morir de enfermedad cardíaca que los adultos sin diabetes.

• Dos de cada tres personas con diabetes informan que tienen presión arterial alta, uno de los factores de riesgo más importantes para la enfermedad cardíaca.

• Casi el 30 por ciento de los adultos de 45 a 64 años son obesos, lo que los pone en mayor riesgo de diabetes, ya que la obesidad está asociada con la resistencia a la insulina.

Mirando el lado positivo, la diabetes es un factor de riesgo controlable para las enfermedades cardiovasculares. Al utilizar strategias clave, podra hacer cambios en su estilo de vida para reducir su riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades cardíacas y diabetes.

Estos son algunos consejos para controlar y reducir su riesgo, y encaminarlo hacia la prevención:• Manténgase con un peso ideal, físicamente activo y consuma

alimentos frescos y saludables.• Controle sus niveles de colesterol, presión arterial y azúcar

en la sangre.• Deje de fumar y evite el humo de segunda mano. • Si bebe alcohol, beba con moderación.

Este mes, celebre el amor cuidando bien de su corazón. Hágalo para tomar control y manejar su salud. Al hacer esto, podrá reducir el riesgo de enfermedades del corazón y diabetes, de modo que usted y su familia podrán disfrutar de la belleza de la vida al máximo.

Para obtener más información sobre clases, actividades y eventos gratuitos que lo apoyaran en su viaje hacia una mejor salud, visite: http://bit.ly/PHClassesandTrainings.

Fuente: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/diabetes/why-diabetes-matters/cardiovascular-disease--diabetes 2

February 2020 Early Detec on - Free Health Screens

blood glucose, blood pressure and body fat

The Chronic Disease Preven on Program

Promoción de Detección Tempranaexámenes de salud gratuitos

Date City Location HoursWednesday, February 5 Ventura Westpark Community Center +

450 W Harrison Ave. 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Thursday,February 6 Oxnard Wilson Senior Center +

350 N. C St. 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Friday,February 7 Ventura Red Barn Market

995 N. Ventura Ave. 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Wednesday,February 12 Santa Paula Spirit of Santa Paula

1498 Harvard Blvd. 10:00-noon

Friday,February 14 Oxnard Good Farms Health Fair *+

1980 S. Rice Ave. 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Wednesday,February 19 Santa Paula Many Meals of Santa Paula

121 Davis St. 3:30-5:30 p.m.

* Not open to the public. + Blood sugar level screening op on is available.

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Pictured: Dr. Gabrielle Flamm, Ventura County Medical Center Resident Taken: Plaza Park in Oxnard during a health screening event in Dec. 2019.

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Date / fecha Class/ clase City / ciudad Location / lugar Hours / horario

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! CALL (805) 981-6657.PreventT2 is part of the Na onal Diabetes Preven on Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Preven on (CDC).

TuesdayFebruary 4, 2020 -

January 19, 2021 Core Sessions Oxnard Ventura County Public Health

2240 E. Gonzales Rd. 5:00-6:00 p.m.

¡LA INSCRIPCION AHORA ESTA ABIERTA! LLAME PARA INSCRIBIRSE AL (805) 981-6657.PrevengaT2 es parte del Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes, dirigido por los Centros de Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (por sus siglas en inglés, la CDC).

martes4 de febrero, 2020 al

19 de enero, 2021

Sesiones Fundamentales Oxnard Ventura County Public Health

2240 E. Gonzales Rd. 6:00-7:00 p.m.

* Not open to the public. ~ Classes are in Spanish; ^ Community partner collabora on.

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Why do weWhy do wePreventT2?PreventT2?¿Por qué eligimos prevenir la diabetes po 2?

February 2020 Evidence-based classes for a Healthier Lifestyle

Talleres de manejo personal para vivir mejor

Participe en el Programa PrevengaT2 del Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Ventura.

Estos son los criterios de elegibilidad:1. Adultos de 18 años y mayores 2. Indice de masa corporal de ≥25 kg/m23. Sin diagnóstico previo de diabetes tipo 1 o tipo 24. Diagnóstico de prediabetes en el último año

Prueba del A1C entre 5.7%–6.4% Prueba de azúcar en la sangre en ayunas entre 100–125 mg/dL Prueba de tolerancia a la glucosa entre 140–199 mg/dL Diagnóstico previo de diabetes durante el embarazo

Llame para registrarse al (805) 981-6657.

February 2020 Get Fit! Zumba®Classes

promoción de actividad física y nutrición

Exercising in a group is fun!¡El ejercicio en grupo es diver do!

GET FIT! Classesclases de ejercicio para ponerse en forma

Date Days Class Type City Location Hours

Jan 7-May 30 2020

Tuesday and Thursday Zumba® Oxnard Wilson Senior Center

350 N. C St.10:30 - 11:15

a.m.

Licenced Instructor: Esther Cárcamo

Jan 8 -May 29 2020

Wednesday Zumba® Ventura Westpark Community Center450 W. Harrison Ave. 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Licenced Instructor: Maria Laura Peña

To learn more about how to par cipate or host an ac vity for your community, please call (805) 981-6657.

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Zumba® at the Westpark Community Center in west Ventura.

Let’s Move with Fruits and Vegetables Series Session 1 Seesion 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5

Locations Gus Goodfood Helps a Friend

All Aboard the Veggie

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Singing About Mild, Yogurt and Cheese

Let’s Eat Some GO

Foods

Singing About Fruits

Neighborhood for Learning (NfL) -Earth’s Magnet 2626 Michael Dr. - Newbury Park *

Tuesdays; 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.Contact: Isabel Nuñez (805) 981-6637

Jan. 28 Feb. 4 Feb. 11 Feb. 18 Feb. 25

Tuesdays; 10:30-11:30 a.m.Contact: Yaderi Salazar (805) 981-6628 Jan. 28 Feb. 4 Feb. 11 Feb. 18 Feb. 25

NfL - Neighborhood City Center *110 S. Conejo School Rd. - Thousand Oaks

Thursdays; 12:45-1:45 p.m.Contact: Isabel Nuñez (805) 981-6637

Jan. 28 Feb. 4 Feb. 11 Feb. 18 Feb. 25

Thursdays; 10:30-11:30 a.m.Contact: Martha Gomez (805) 981-6649 Jan. 30 Feb. 6 Feb. 13 Feb. 20 Feb. 27

* Not open to the public. ~Facilitated in SpanishChanges may occur without prior no ce. If you are interested, call to register and/or confi rm.

February 2020 Nutri on Workshops & Series

series de talleres de nutrición

Eat Healthy - Be Active Class Series Session 1 Seesion 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5

LocationsEnjoy Healthy Food Choices

That Taste Great - Part I

Enjoy Healthy Food Choices

That Taste Great - Part II

Quick Healthy

Meals and Snacks

Ea ng Healthy on a Budget

Tips for Losing Weight and

Keeping It Off

El Rio Neighborhood for Learning3300 Cortez St. - Oxnard

Fridays; 9:00-10 a.m.Contact: Clara Espejel (805) 981-6636

Jan. 17 Jan. 24 Jan. 31 Feb. 7 Feb. 14

* Not open to the public. ~Facilitated in SpanishChanges may occur without prior no ce. If you are interested, call to register and/or confi rm.

Parents at Sierra Linda Head Start learn about better health for themselves at home and their little ones.Los padres de los niños de Sierra Linda aprenden sobre como llevar una mejor salud en casa para si mismos y sus pequeñines.

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February 2020

Nutri on Workshops & Series series de talleres de nutrición

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Aft er-School Program - GO Kids Club! Series Session 1 Seesion 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5

Locations What is a GO Ac vity?

How GO Ac vi es Help You

Indoors, Outdoors

GO, SLOW, and WHOA

Foods - Part I

GO, SLOW, and WHOA

Foods - Part II

Lemonwood Elementary School * 2200 Carnegie Ct. - Oxnard

Wednesdays; 3:00-4:45 p.m.Contact: Jorge and Clara (805) 981-6696

Jan. 29 Feb. 5 Feb. 12 Feb. 19 Feb. 26

Rio Rosales Elementary School *1001 Kohala St. - Oxnard

Thursdays; 3:30-4:30 and 4:35-5:35 p.m.Contact: Clara and Jorge (805) 981-6649

Feb. 6 Feb. 13

* Not open to the public. ~Facilitated in SpanishChanges may occur without prior no ce. If you are interested, call to register and/or confi rm.

En el Boys and Girls Club de Port Heneme, líderes juveniles se entrenan para implementar el plan de estudios GO Kids Club en las escuelas Mar Vista y Tierra Vista.

At the Boys and Girls Club of Port Hueneme, youth leaders train to facilitate the GO Kids Club curriculum at Mar Vista y Tierra Vista schools.

February 2020 Nutri on Workshops & Events

talleres de nutrición y eventos

Date Activity City Location Hours Contact information

Thursday,Feb. 6 A Healthier You Oxnard Elm Elementary School ~ *

450 E. Elm St. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Clara Espejel(805) 981-6636

Friday,Feb. 7

Retail Food Demonstra on

Santa Paula

Mi Pueblito Meat Market *1072 E. Main St. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Yaderi Salazar

(805) 981-6628

Tuesday,Feb. 11

What is a GO Ac vity? Oxnard

Thurgood Marshall * Elementary School2900 Thurgood Marshall Dr.

3:00-4:00 p.m.4:00-5:00 p.m.

Marha Gomez(805) 981-6649

Tuesday, Feb. 18

Go Kids Club! Healthy Snacking

Santa Paula

Glen City Elementary School *141 S. Steckel Dr.

2:50-3:50 p.m.4:00-5:00 p.m.

Clara Espejel(805) 981-6636

Wednesday,Feb. 19 A Healthier You Simi Valley Simi Valley Head Start *

5455 Katherine St. 2:15-3:15 p.m. Isabel Nuñez(805) 981-6637

Tuesday,Feb. 25

Go Kids Club! Healthy Snacking Oxnard Emilie Ritchen Elementary *

School, 2200 Cabrillo Way3:00-4:00 p.m.4:10-5:10 p.m.

Clara Espejel(805) 981-6636

Friday,Feb. 28

What is a GO Ac vity? Oxnard Mar Vista Elementary School *

2382 E ng Rd.2:00-2:55 p.m.3:00-4:00 p.m.

Jorge Alcantor(805) 981-6649

* Not open to the public. ~Facilitated in SpanishChanges may occur without prior no ce. If you are interested, call to register and/or confi rm.

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Stretching exercises at Kamala School in Oxnard. Ejercicios de es ramiento para los estudiantes en la escuela Kamala en Oxnard.

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PREPARATION1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Sauté onion and carrots for 5 minutes.

3. Add all remaining ingredients and heat until kale or spinach is soft.

4. Serve hot.

Cost per serving: $1.87 Total Cost: $11.22

INGREDIENTS• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 carrots, diced

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon each, dried oregano, thyme, and basil

• 2 (15 oz.) cans low-sodium white beans (or 3 ½ cups cooked white beans)

• 1 (14.5 oz.) can low-sodium diced tomatoes (or 2 fresh tomatoes, diced)

• 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth

• ½ bunch kale or spinach, washed, stemmed, and chopped

Nutrition information per serving: Calories 260,Carbohydrates 43g, Dietary Fiber 11g, Protein 18g,Total Fat 2g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg,Sodium 490mg

Funded by USDA SNAP-Ed, an equal opportunity provider and employer. Visit CalFreshHealthyLiving.org for healthy tips.

Información nutricional por porción: Calorías 260, Carbohidratos 43g, Fibra Dietética 11g, Proteína 18g, Grasatotal 2g, Grasa saturada 0g, Colesterol 0mg, Sodio 490mg

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Rinde 6 porciones l Tamaño de la porcion: 2 1/4 taza l Tiempo de preparación y cocción: 10 minutos

PREPARACIÓN1. Caliente el aceite de oliva en una olla grande

a fuego medio.2. Guise la cebolla y la zanahoria por 5 minutos.3. Agregue todos los demás ingredientes y

cocine hasta que la col rizada o la espinaca quede blanda.

4. Sirva caliente.

Costo por porción: $1.87 Costo Total: $11.22

INGREDIENTES• 1 cucharadita de aceita de oliva

• 1 cebolla, cortada en cubitos

• 2 zanahorias, cortadas en cubitos

• 1 cucharadita de sal

• 1 cucharadita de orégano disecado, 1 de tomillo y 1 de albahaca

• 2 latas (15 oz.) de frijoles blancos enlatados bajo en sodio (o 3 ½ tazas de frijoles blanco cocidos)

• 1 lata (14.5 oz.) de tomate en cubitos bajo en sodio (o 2 tomates frescos, cortados en cubitos)

• 1 cuarto de galón de caldo de pollo bajo en sodio

• ½ manojo de col rizada o espinacas, lavado, sin tallo y picado

Financiado por SNAP-Ed del USDA, un proveedor y empleador que ofrece oportunidades equitativas. Visite CalFreshHealthyLiving.org para obtener consejos saludables.

Rinde 4 porciones.1 taza por porción.

Tiempo de preparación:5 minutos

Preparación.1. Llene media jarra con hielo.2. Agregue la menta y toronja.3. Llene con agua. Deje enfriar por lo menos 30 minutos antes de servir.4. Guarde en el refrigerador y tome dentro de 24 horas.

¡Refréscate mejor y Piensa bien lo que tomas!

Receta saludable de agua con sabor a frutas y verduras.

Makes 4 servings.1 cup per serving.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients4 sprigs of fresh mint1/2 grapefruit, peeled and cubed

IcePreparation.1. Fill pitcher halfway with ice.2. Add mint and grapefruit.3. Fill with water. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.4. Store in refrigerator and drink within 24 hours.

Refresh Better & Rethink Your Drink!Healthy recipe made with fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Funded by USDA SNAP, an equal opportunity provider and employer. Visit www.CalFreshHealthyLiving.org for healthy tips.

Financiado por SNAP del USDA, un proveedor y empleador que ofrece oportunidades equitativas. Para consejos saludables, visite www.CalFreshHealthyLiving.org.

Technical support to qualifying school and community garden sites. For information contact Blanca Arias at (805) 981-6627.

February 2020 Community Garden & Fresh Produce

jardín de frutas y verduras

Community & School Garden Support: Off ers support and education to residents, families, students and educators growing their own

vegetables and fruits at their local community and school gardens.

Check out Ms. Jesebelle at 2 years old, holding the Sweet Pea Plant she is about to grow in the garden planters of the La Ecuelita in Oxnard where she is cared for. At 2 years old, what kinds of things were you learning to do at school?

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Retail healthy eatingPartnering with local retailers that promote locally grown produce!

Gardens growing food

Thanks Super A Foods, for hosting tastings of the One Pot Vegetarian Stew recipe in January! The supermarket store is located on Ventura Street in Fillmore. You can fi nd the recipe online at eatFresh.org, in Spanish and English.

Look at the many options for quality, fresh, seasonal and aff ordable fruits and veggies in

Oxnard.

Amar Ranch Food Warehouse in Oxnard

Mini Market Hermanos Garcia in Oxnard

La Colonial Market in Oxnard

The Partnership for a Healthy Ventura County is a

coali on that includes a wide range of community

organiza ons and individuals, including

businesses, schools, non-profi ts, local government

and networks seeking to improve the health of

Ventura County residents, policies and community

endeavors. We share the vision that Ventura

County will be the na onal model for healthy

ea ng, ac ve living and community wellbeing.

We promote community and personal changes

that lead to healthy ea ng and regular exercise to

reduce obesity and related chronic diseases.

The Partnership mee ngs take place quarterly on the fi rst Thursday of the month.

For more informa on, please contact:

Sara Rivera at (805) 981-6657

or at Sara.Rivera@ventura.org

M e e t i n g s

Upcoming Meeting Dates Thursday, March 5

Hours: 8:30 - 10 a.m.Address: 2240 E. Gonzales Rd., Suite 200 Oxnard, Ca 93036 Website: http://healthyventuracounty.org/

February 2020 Partnership for a Healthy Ventura County

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Citrus Salsa FrescaCitrus Salsa Fresca

Yield: Yield: 10, 1 cup 10, 1 cup servingsservings

Ingredients:Ingredients:2 cups blood oranges, large diced2 cups blood oranges, large diced

3 cups oranges, large diced3 cups oranges, large diced¼ cup green onion, sliced¼ cup green onion, sliced

¼ cup cilantro, minced¼ cup cilantro, minced1 garlic clove, minced1 garlic clove, minced

½ jalapeño, deseeded and minced½ jalapeño, deseeded and minced1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon lemon juice

Pinch of saltPinch of salt Directions: Directions: Large dice both variety of oranges and Large dice both variety of oranges and slice green onions. Mince cilantro and garlic clove. slice green onions. Mince cilantro and garlic clove. De-seed and remove jalapeno membrane and De-seed and remove jalapeno membrane and mince. Squeeze lemon for juice. Mix all ingredients mince. Squeeze lemon for juice. Mix all ingredients together. Serve and enjoy!together. Serve and enjoy!

The Harvest of the Month recipe is brought to you by the The Farm to School Ventura County Collabora ve.

For more informa on please visit us at: / Para más información visite nuestra página: h p://bit.ly/Free-PublicHealth-Classes

Educa on, Social and Medical services

Date Services/Events City Location Hours Contact information

Thur., Feb. 6Mental Health &

Your Physical Wellbeing

Oxnard St. John’s Regional Medical Center, 1600 N. Rose Ave. 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Registrese /Register at

(805) 988-2865

Tues., Feb. 41st Tues of the month

Free Diabetes Class

Ventura Livingston Memorial1996 Eastman Ave. 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Linda Hampson(805) 642-0239

Ext. 723

Feb 51st Wed of the month Camarillo Camarillo Community Center

1605 Burnley St., Rm. 7 2:30-4:00 p.m.

Feb 51st Wed of the month

Simi Valley

Simi Valley Senior Center3900 Avenida Simi 10:30 a.m. -noon

Feb 264th Wed of the month

Thousand Oaks

Goebel Senior Center1385 E. Janss Rd. 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Mon.-Fri. Adult Diabetes Clinic Oxnard Las Islas South

325 W. Channel Islands Blvd.8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.

Sarah Conlon(805) 240-7000

Tobacco Educa on & Preven on Program Tobacco Educa on & Preven on Program Call (805) 201-STOP or follow links below for county-wide op ons.

(805) 201-STOP (7867)callitquits@ventura.org

Call It Quits h p://www.vchca.org/tobacco-educa on-and-preven on

Freedom From Smokingh ps://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/join-freedom-from-smoking/free-dom-from-smoking-clinics.html

Be er Breathers Club h ps://www.lung.org/support-and-com-munity/be er-breathers-club/

Community Partners in Preven on

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February 2020

Date Frequency City Location Hours Contact Information

Feb. 193rd Wed. of the month Monthly West Ventura Westpark Community Center

450 W. Harrison Ave. 4:00-5:30 p.m. Anita Diaz(805) 648-1895

Feb. 82nd Sat of the month Monthly Oxnard

(La Colonia)

City of Oxnard Housing Authority Food Pantry1500 Camino del Sol Rd.

8:00-9:00 a.m.Rose Banuelos(805) 385-7574Closed to public.

Feb. 8 and 222nd and 4th Saturday Monthly Oxnard

(south)Southwinds Park300 E. Clara St. 10:00-noon

Carolina Gallardo-Vega

(805) 612-4925Organized and hosted by the community organiza on listed.

Community Markets free seasonal fruits and vegetables

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Nutri on Educa on and Obesity Preven on Program provides nutri on educa on classes, train-the-trainer nutri on workshops, and cooking and physical ac vity demonstra ons to promote informed food choices and healthier lifestyles.

For more informa on please contact:Eddie Munizich eddie.munizich@ventura.org

Rethink Your DrinkUrges everyone to choose refreshing water to quench their thirst instead of sugary drinks. The goal of the ini a ve is to reach all residents and organiza ons in Ventura County to increase the consump on of and access to healthy beverages.

For more informa on please contact:Sara Rivera sara.rivera@ventura.org

Community & School Garden SupportOff ers support and educa on to families and educators growing their own vegetables and fruits at their local community gardens and schools.

For more informa on please contact:Blanca Arias blanca.arias@ventura.org

February 2020 Programs DirectoryChronic Disease Preven on Program publishes this monthly Events Calendar to encourage healthy ac ve living through physical ac vity and healthy ea ng in all communi es of Ventura County. Educa onal opportuni es are free of cost and available to residents, families and communi es who are ready to lead healthier lives.

DirectorSilvia Lopez-Navarro silvia.lopez-navarro@ventura.org

Health ScreensBlood sugar, blood pressure, and body fat screens and individualized health educa on and referrals to local resources.

Get Fit ClassesCommunity physical ac vity classes

Walking ClubsAssistance with forming a walking club in the community

Evidence-Based Educa onal WorkshopsCDC’s Na onal Diabetes Preven on Program (DPP) T2 for people with prediabetes

The program runs for 1 year. During the fi rst 6 months of the program, you will meet about once a week. During the second 6 months, you’ll meet once or twice a month.

Tomando Control de Su Salud• Un programa de 6 semanas

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program• 6 week program

Diabetes Self-Management• 6 week program

Manejo Personal de Su Diabetes Tipo 2• Un programa de 6 semanas

NEW! Workplace Chronic Disease Self-Management (wCDSMP)

• 50-55 minute session• 2 sessions per week for 6 weeks

For more informa on please contact:Deanne Morales deanne.morales@ventura.orgDelfi na Zermeño delfi na.zermeño@ventura.orgSara Rivera sara.rivera@ventura.org

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Participate in the Ventura County Public Health PreventT2 lifestyle change program.

Eligibility criteria:1. 18 years or older BMI ≥25 kg/m2

(≥23 if Asian)2. No previous diagnosis of type 1 or type 2

diabetes3. Diagnosis of prediabetes within the past

year (check one or more) HbA1c: 5.7%–6.4% Fasting plasma glucose: 100–125 mg/dL 2-hour plasma glucose

(after a 75 gm glucose load): 140–199 mg/dL Previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes

(may be self-reported)

Call (805) 981-6657 to register!