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Summer Food Service Program Starts Tomorrow
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 29, 2019
Contact
Brandon Meline, Director of MCH
(217) 531-4308 /
Amy Roberts, Public Relations
(217) 531-4264 /
Summer Food Service Program Starts Tomorrow
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Hosts Summer Food Program Providing Free Meals to Children
Champaign, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is hosting the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) again this year beginning Thursday, May 30. The program provides free meals throughout the summer months when children are not in school.
SFSP is sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education and will run through mid-August. All meals are free to children ages 1 – 18 regardless of income or residency. The following times and locations will be available:
CUPHD lobby located at 201 W. Kenyon Road in Champaign
Breakfast is served from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM and lunch from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday Mobile sites
Tuesdays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, beginning June 11, at Crestview Park in Urbana (with Urbana Park District activities)
Thursdays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, beginning June 14, at Victory Park in Urbana (with Urbana Park District activities)
Fridays 2:00 – 4:00 PM outside Dollar Tree in Urbana, with Sola Gratia holding a pay-what-you-can market
“The Summer Food Service Program is a very important program. Many children get most of their nutrient intake from school food service nine months out of the year and it can be a challenge for some families during the summer. We are very pleased to be able to provide this service when school is out,” according to Brandon Meline, Director of Maternal and Child Health.
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District proudly sponsors programs such as these to help children learn and grow. For more information on programs like this or other available services, visit www.c-uphd.org.
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Women’s Health Expo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 19, 2019
Contact
Brandon Meline, Director of MCH
(217) 531-4308 /
Amy Roberts, Public Relations
(217) 531-4264 /
Women’s Health Expo
Free Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Expo
Champaign, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), along with the University of Illinois
School of Social Work and via PCORI funding, (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute), is hosting a
Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Expo on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The event will be held at the Champaign Public Library, Robeson Ballrooms A, B, and C, located at 200 W. Green Street in Champaign from 10:00 AM – Noon.
The health expo will highlight available information and resources as well as speakers discussing birth, pregnancy, perinatal depression, and health policy. Refreshments and prizes will also be provided. This event is free and open to the public.
“CUPHD has long been screening for perinatal depression, but only recently has there been more success in establishing an expanded network of providers and resources for those affected in the C-U and surrounding areas. Many more women suffer from some level of perinatal depression or anxiety that can negatively affect pregnancy and parenting, than the public is aware of, and this ongoing project is an effort to destigmatize these feelings and provide an exposition of local resources that community members can learn about,” said Brandon Meline, CUPHD Director of Maternal and Child Health.
Identifying Depression through Early Awareness (IDEA) research project aims to improve maternal health through early identification of risk factors during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The IDEA Women’s Health Coalition integrates input from patients, researchers, mental health providers, and primary care providers to develop CER (comparative effectiveness research) questions.
For more information, visit HYPERLINK https://www.c-uphd.org.
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Champaign County EMA and Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Urge People to Prepare for Severe Weather
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 28, 2019
Contact
John Dwyer, Coordinator / CCEMA
(217) 384-3826 /
Julie Pryde, Administrator
(217) 531-5369 /
Champaign County EMA and Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Urge People to Prepare for Severe Weather
Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois begins March 3
Champaign, IL – The Champaign County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) urge everyone to prepare for severe weather. March 3-9, 2019 is Severe Weather Preparedness week in Illinois. Now is the time to prepare - before severe weather is predicted.
While there is nothing we can do to stop severe thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, or floods from developing, there are things that everyone can do to minimize the impacts of severe weather on our lives. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the following precautions can be taken to prepare for severe weather:
STAY INFORMED
This can be done by monitoring a weather alert radio, local radio and TV broadcasts, NWS web pages, or various applications on computers and smart phones. DON'T just rely on one method - especially storm sirens - which are NOT designed to be heard indoors by everyone. Have multiple ways to receive information such as:
Weather Alert Radio
Portable radio with battery backup
Wireless emergency alerts on most smart phones - cell phone apps such as FEMA, Red Cross, and Chambana Weather will send you warnings for your area but make sure to enable alerts Local TV and radio stations
HAVE AN EMERGENCY PLAN
Do this for your home, business, schools, and when you are traveling. Designate places to go to seek safe shelter from a tornado or severe thunderstorm. Pick two places to meet in case you are separated from your family or coworkers. While traveling or when away from home, know the names of the locations you are visiting - especially county and city names.
PREPARE YOURSELF & YOUR HOME FOR AN EMERGENCY
Learn how to use a fire extinguisher, how to administer CPR, and how to turn off the electricity, gas, and water supplies in your home.
Inspect your home for potential hazards such as weakened trees or limbs, cracked windows, or worn roofing.
When you build a new structure - or renovate an existing one - there are ways to prevent wind damage to roofs, upper floors, and garages. Rafters, trusses, walls, and doors can all be reinforced.
HAVE AN EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT
Some storms produce power outages that will last for several days. Having the following items will help you cope with the disaster:
Bottled water
Non-perishable food
Flashlights and extra batteries
Extra clothing and blankets
An extra set of keys and cash
Medications and a first aid kit
Personal hygiene items
Pet supplies
A weather alert radio or portable AM/FM radio
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the NWS developed a Severe Weather Preparedness Guide which provides information about tornadoes, severe storms, lightning, and flooding along with recommended actions to take before, during, and after each of these weather events. It is available on the Ready Illinois website at http://www.Ready.Illinois.gov.
Preparedness tips and information are also available through the Ready Illinois Facebook Page and Twitter Page. For local information, go to Champaign County EMA and Twitter Page.
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