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Health Headlines
Cancer Services Call to Action
2/1/2010

The New York State Department of Health Cancer Services...

CA$H Program Takes Off
2/1/2010

The free tax assistance service for low and moderate-income...

Be Resolute: Quit Smoking in the New Year
1/5/2010

Be Resolute: Quit Smoking in the New Year

Training on teens who self-harm
2/1/2010

Matthew D. Selekman, MSW, LCSW, will present a two-hour workshop for...

Professionals in the Spotlight

Christine E. Wallace

Profession: Director of Food Services

Employer: Corning City School District

Hometown: Bath

Why did I choose this profession?

After my children were born, I decided...

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Monthly Health Observance

February is National Cancer Prevention Month!


Sponsored by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), February is a good month to initiate some gradual changes in our lives to prevent cancer. AICR's website provides guidelines for simple dietary changes that will help anyone: make every meal 2/3 fruits, vegetables and whole grains and 1/3 animal products (eggs, cheese, fish or meat). Plant-based diets are high in micronutrients, and research is only beginning to uncover their benefits. Over time, this strategy will decrease dietary intake of...

Living Healthy Steuben!

Living Healthy Steuben is a  six week program to help you to improve your health - one step at a time! If you are living with a long-term health condition or you are caring for someone who is, Living Well Steuben can help you to live a better life and not give up the things you love!

Weight Loss Challenge 2010

An online community offering the public FREE E-Health Tools to monitor their weight, measurements, water consumption and activity levels.  A forum is available for health-related topics and a journal for recording your food, mood and overall health & well-being.

Health Tip #31

"Wear a helmet when biking or rollerblading."

-CPSC

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Upcoming Headline Events
2/8 Parenting with Heart
Time: February 8, 2010 at 6:00:00 PM
Location: Memorial Conference Room, St. James, Hornell
Description:

10 week parenting group call Jeremy Hoad @ 776-2125 ext 149 or Krys Watkins @ 458-5164 to register.

2/9 Eating Smart & Being Active
Time: February 9, 2010 at 3:30:00 PM
Location: Jasper-Troupsburg Elementary School
Description:

Six week workshop with Pat Lamphier, Cornell Cooperative Extension who will provide information and hands on activities focused on nutrition and physical activity for children.

2/10 Heart Health and Dental Care
Time: February 10, 2010 at 11:00:00 AM
Location: Corning Nonnie Hood Family Resource Ctr.
Description:

Lea Kautz, from Cornell Cooperative Extension, will be joining us to share her knowledge on two if February's hot topics; Dental Care and being Heart Healthy! Bring your questions!

2/10 Ooey Gooey Snowy Day Workshop
Time: February 10, 2010 at 6:00:00 PM
Location: Corning Nonnie Hood Family Resource Center
Description:

Children, jon us for this fun filled workshop where yo can make palydough or gak from scratch!  Oh what fun!

2/11 Bridges A Family Support Group
Time: February 11, 2010 at 5:00:00 PM
Location: Bath Area Family Resource Center
Description:

Come share your experiences and connect with other caregivers of children with special needs.  This group meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at the VEW Library while the children are cared for in the BAFRC.

2/11 Adoption Information Meeting
Time: February 11, 2010 at 6:00:00 PM
Location: Corning Nonnie Hood Family Resource Ctr.
Description:

Come join Catholic Family Center staff and learn more about the process of adopting.  We will meet in the SESC Library in the Conference Room.  Please contact Katie Young at 585-5467220 ext. 4846.

2/12 Getting Fit, Bit by Bit
Time: February 12, 2010 at 12:00:00 PM
Location: Institute for Human Services
2/16 Development, Discipline, Paren...
Time: February 16, 2010 at 4:00:00 PM
Location: Corning Nonnie Hood Family Resource Ctr
Description:

This parenting series offers an informal round table discussion setting in which parents will discuss a different topic each week.  Come learn about Development, effective discipline methods for children ages 2-12, and parent care.  1-2-3 Magic workshop

2/18 WIC Clinic
Time: February 18, 2010 at 8:30:00 AM
Location: Woodhull Family Resource Center
Description:

For Parents & Children Prenatal - 5yrs.  Eligibility requirements.  For further information call Pro Action @ 1-800-553-2033 or 776-2125 and ask for the WIC Department.

2/18 SRHN Quarterly Meeting fro Net...
Time: February 18, 2010 at 2:00:00 PM
Location: Institute for Human Services
Description:

2:00pm - 3:30pm

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