Rotary Charity Quiz Challenge

Children are like wet cement, whatever falls on them makes an

impression.

Haim Ginott

Pictured above—winners of last month’s Charity Quiz Challenge Pam Bicking, Kathy Schoeck, Magi & Gary Cooper, Gene Heitman and Ansley Mora

Only $15.00 INCLUDES Quiz, Entrée, Tax, Tip AND Charity Donation! RESERVATIONS Recommended—please call 941 214 0150 or ch.rotary@zygo.net 10 Fun Packed Rounds of Questions including an Audio Round, Bonus Round and Surprise Round.

Where? Laishley CRAB HOUSE 150 East Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda PLEASE JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF GREAT FUN, GREAT FOOD AND PRIZES

Oct 2014 –Dec 2014

CHARLOTTE COUNTY HEALTHY START COALITION, INC.

Inside this issue:

Anencephaly 2

Oct. — Dec. Calendar 3

Easy Mex 4

QR Code 5

Resources to Remember 6

Audited financial statements are prepared by the accounting

firm of Dees & Dees, Port Char-lotte, Flori-da. A file copy of these reports may be viewed in

the CCHSC offices during regular business hours by any member or their agent upon written request.

Pronounced an-en-sef-uh-lee Anencephaly is a serious birth defect in which a baby is born without parts of the brain and skull. It is a type of NTD—neural tube defect. This birth defect usually happens before a wom-an knows she’s pregnant during the first month of pregnancy. As the neural tube forms and closes, it helps form the baby’s brain and skull, spinal cord, and back bones. Anencephaly happens if the upper part of the neural tube (baby’s brain & skull) does not close all of the way. This often results in a baby being born without the front part of the brain (forebrain) and the thinking and coordinating part of the brain (cerebrum). The Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 1 in every 4,859 ba-bies in the United States will be born each year with anencephaly. Steps can be taken before and during pregnancy to reduce the risk of having a born with an-encephaly or other birth defects. These steps include: Take a daily multivitamin with folic acid Not smoking Not drinking alcohol Anencephaly can be diagnosed during pregnancy or after the baby is born. During pregnan-cy, there are prenatal screening tests to check for birth defects and other conditions. Anen-cephaly is immediately seen at birth. Currently there is no known cure or treatment for anen-cephaly. CDC continually studies birth defects like anencephaly and how to prevent them. If you are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, talk with your doctor about ways to increase your chance of having a healthy baby.

Source: The Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

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ANENCEPHALY

Healthy Start services are provided through the generous support of the Florida Department of Health and the Charlotte County United Way.

Charlotte County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc.

October Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month

8—CCHSC General Membership Mtg, Charlotte Co. Homeless Coalition, 1476 Kenesaw Street, Port Charlotte, 8:30 a.m.

8– Rotary Charity Challenge, Laishley Crab House, Punta Gorda, 6:15 p.m. 13– Columbus Day 16—National Boss’s Day 31-Halloween

November American Diabetes Month

Lung Cancer & COPD Awareness Month

11—Veteran’s Day 12– CCHSC Board Meeting, Coalition Office, 8:30 a.m. 20—Great American Smokeout 27—Thanksgiving

December Safe Toys & Gifts Month

10—CCHSC Board Meeting, Coalition Office, 8:30 a.m. 21—Winter Begins 25—Christmas Day 31—New Year’s Eve

Easy Mex Recipe

2 lb. ground beef

2 cans (10.75-oz.) cream of mushroom soup

1 can (10-oz.) enchilada sauce

1 can (4-oz.) green chilies, diced

1 pkg. (11-oz.) Doritos (cool ranch flavored or your choice)

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Green onions and cilantro (optional)

Cook ground beef until brown; drain. Mix together ground beef, soup, enchilada

sauce and green chilies. Set aside. Crush Doritos in the bottom of a greased

13”x9”x2” Pyrex dish. Pour meat mixture over Doritos evenly. Top with cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and

cilantro if desired before serving. �

Charlotte County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc.

Chair, Paula Wilman, Punta Gorda Housing Authority Andy Herigodt, Catholic Charities Nicole Hansen, H.O.P.E. Teen Parent Program Chris Mashintonio, Community Representative Sharon Mays, WIC Charlotte Co. Health Dept. Ansley Mora, Gulfcoast South AHEC Michael Overway, Charlotte County Homeless Coalition Anne Sawney, Pregnancy Careline Center Helena Sloan, Early Learning Coalition of FL Heartland Jacquie Stevens, Community Representative Sue Todd, Center for Abuse & Rape Emergencies Judith Wilson, Zonta Club of Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte

STAFF Margaret Cooper, Executive Director/QA Manager Kathy Schoeck, Administrative Assistant Pamela Bicking, Maternity Care Advisor Nancy Kraus, Finance Manager If interested in becoming an active Coalition member, please contact us at (941) 764-9700.

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Charlotte County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) Not For Profit Organization regis-tered with the State of Florida to solicit contri-butions. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Dates to Remember: October 8, 2014

6:15 PM—Rotary Charity Challenge, Laishley Crab House, PG

October 8, 2014 8:30 AM - General Membership Meeting

Charlotte Co. Homeless Coalition, PC November 12, 2014

8:30 AM - Board Meeting, Coalition Office, PC

December 10, 2014 8:30 AM 8:30 AM—Board Meeting, Coalition Office, PC

Board of Directors

Visit our Website charlottecountyhealthystart.com For more information regarding the Charlotte County Healthy Start Coalition visit our website via the new QR Code above or call 941-764-9700.

Qrc code—QUICK RESPONSE code QUARTERLY GENERAL MEMBESHIP MEETING

SCHEDULE

October 8, 2014

January 14, 2015

April 8, 2015

July 8, 2015

october 14, 2015

CHARLOTTE COUNTY HEALTHY START COALITION, INC.

Early Steps (Early Intervention) Program………………………………...866-510-5594 Family Health Line …………………....800-451-2229 Family Resource Center …………...……..764-7070 FDLRS / Child Find.…...….….………….…..255-0808 Healthy Families of Charlotte County.....629-6477 Parent Help Line ……………………...800-352-5683 Pregnancy Careline Center..…..………..625-5576 The Help Line of Charlotte County..… …833-6555 WIC …….……………………………………..624-7210 Charlotte County Services ..…….…………...2-1-1

CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL Charlotte County Early Childhood Programs Pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start……....575-5470 Early Learning Coalition of Florida’s Heartland Charlotte County …………….…..……..….255-1650 DeSoto County …………………..…. 863-494-5233

HEALTHY START SERVICES Administrative Office/Coalition ………….764-9700 Breastfeeding Education (WIC)….……….624-7210 Care Coordination…….....…………………347-6460 Childbirth Education ……………….…...….624-3176 MOMCare ……………………………….…...764-9900 Parenting Education …………………….....347-6460 Pregnancy Tests Charlotte County Health Dept……. ……..624-7200 Psychosocial Counseling ……….….……...347-6460 Smoking Cessation ………………...…...…..347-6460 Florida Quitline………...….……..…...1-877-822-6669

COMMUNITY RESOURCES & HELP LINES Breastfeeding Help Line…………..…800-LALECHE Counseling & Rape Emergency …….…..627-6000 Charlotte County Health Department Port Charlotte....................……………...…624-7200 Children & Families First ..…….……..…....255-7480 Charlotte Behavioral Health Care..……..639-8300 DCF Economic Services…….………….….613-2000

RESOURCES TO REMEMBER

Every child deserves a Healthy Start!

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