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Coalition and Partnerships
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The coalition members meet and strategize approaches to making Stanislaus
County an “asthma friendly” community by promoting awareness, education,
management, and prevention. General meetings will be held quarterly on
Wednesdays in the Martin Conference Room. |
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Dolores Cisneros at (209) 558-4846 |
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dcisneros@schsa.org |
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This is an active network of advocates promoting and supporting breastfeeding
through different activities including education of families, our community
and health care providers. The Coalition meets 7:45 a.m. on odd months on the
first Thursday at Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave (by DMC). |
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Julie Falkenstein at (209) 558-4436 |
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jfalkenstein@schsa.org |
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The HEART Coalition was convened in 1999 due to the high
rates of heart disease in Stanislaus County. The coalition’s
mission is to reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors to
improve the health status and quality of life of the residents
of Stanislaus County. The Coalition has sponsored several
projects in an effort to fight the obesity epidemic and reduce
heart disease. Visit the Coalitions website at www.heartcoalition.org,
to learn more. The coalition meets every other month from 11:30-1:00 in the Martin
Conference Room. |
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Sharrie Sprouse at (209) 558-5657 |
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ssprouse@schsa.org |
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The Hepatitis C Task Force is representeded by members of
the HIV/STD program, Heath Service Agency Epidemiologist,
Public Health Officer, Behavior Health and Recovery Services
Alcohol and Drug Program, Veterans Services, Jail Medical
(CFMGJ), Kaiser, Communicable Disease Program, Golden Valley
Homeless Program and non-profit agencies. The primary task
of this group is to develop a Hepatitis C plan for Stanislaus
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www.liverfoundation.org |
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1-800-GO-LIVER |
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1-888-4-HEP-USA |
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The primary task of the Local Implementation Group is to develop a
comprehensive HIV plan that is based on scientific evidence and
community values and is responsive to the local epidemic.
The group meets 3rd Wed of every month from 12-1. |
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The HIV Department at (209) 558-4539 |
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A group of private and public organizations, agencies, business leaders
and concerned citizens working together to protect infants and young
children against vaccine preventable diseases. DMC Foundation is the lead
agency. Meetings are held monthly, the 4th Thursday 12 noon at the
Stanislaus County Health Services Agency, Martin Conference Room.
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Amy Origel at (209) 558-4817 |
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aorigel@schsa.org |
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A multidisciplinary group that shares the goal of assisting women to have
healthy, full term infant births. The group meets regularly and has developed
strategies to reduce the incidence of low birth weight babies born in our county. |
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Julie Falkenstein at (209) 558-4436 |
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jfalkenstein@schsa.org |
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Multidisciplinary representatives in the Local Public Health System use
a continuous strategic planning process to improve the Health of Stanislaus County residents. |
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Sharon Hutchins at (209) 558-4528 |
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shutchins@schsa.org |
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This coalition is made up of a variety of organizations and
individuals that come together to discuss, collaborate, and work
on projects that are related to the promotion of healthy eating
and physical activity. Meetings are held quarterly from 3:00-4:30 in the Martin Conference Room. |
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Tanya Stowe at (209) 525-4814 |
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tstowe@schsa.org |
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The purpose of the committee is to assist in developing and reviewing
the dental project application for funding, and to implement yearly
projects to increase dental disease prevention awareness for children
in the county. Meetings are held quarterly in the Public Health Conference Room from 5:30-7 p.m. |
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Esmeralda Gonzalez at (209) 558-5657 |
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egonzalez@schsa.org |
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A workforce and information sharing meeting exclusively for those
who work in promotora or community health worker capacity.
These meetings are held in Spanish only and usually take place
the last Wednesday of the month from 10-12. |
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Vanessa Lopez at (209) 558-8554 |
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vlopez@schsa.org |
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The Coalition’s mission is to empower and mobilize Stanislaus County
residents, by supporting community awareness and education that creates
safe and healthy community. The Coalition’s goal is to create a Walkable
community by strengthen communities through awareness and education, as
well as mobilize and empower residents to take action for promoting safer
neighborhoods. Current activities include coordinating Walk to School Day
events at select schools and the Walking School Bus program. Meetings are
held quarterly.
Please call Sharrie Sprouse at 558-5657 for meeting locations. |
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Contact: |
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Sharrie Sprouse at (209) 558-5657 |
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ssprouse@schsa.org |
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A quarterly network meeting for interested individuals interested in
Teen pregnancy/parenting/prevention issues. Teens are also welcome.
Topics related to teens and networking, sharing resources. |
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Angela Shelton at (209) 558-5657 |
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ashelton@schsa.org |
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| The mission of the TOPS Coalition of Stanislaus County is to lead the
community in the development and promotion of tobacco control outreach
and prevention services. Quarterly meetings held the first Wednesday
of the month at rotating community locations. |
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Contact: |
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Ana Astorga at (209) 558-5657 |
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aastorga@schsa.org |
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