FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN

GULF COUNTY

Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts.

WELLNESS NEWSLETTER MAY 2015

DOH-Gulf celebrated Na�onal Nurses Week in May

In our schools, our clinics, our health fairs, and our emergency responses, public health nurses bring skilled,

compassionate health and wellness services to our en�re communi�es. Our children are immunized against

communicable diseases, our teenagers make healthier choices when faced with risky behavior tempta�ons,

and our families have access to high quality services that help their children grow into healthy adults.

NEW FITNESS

CHALLENGE

BEGINS IN JUNE!

Want to join a community fitness challenge? Now is Your chance!

FITNESS CHALLENGE INFO:

- 12 Week Weight Loss/Fitness Challenge (June 1- August 21, 2015)

- The cost is $15 per par�cipant.

- 1st place winner will take home 50% of par�cipant pot, 2nd place-30%, 3rd place-20%.

- Results are based on percentage of weight loss so that it is fair for all!

- There will be a weigh-in every 3 weeks to keep everyone mo�vated.

- Workout on your own or coordinate with a group.

PORT ST. JOE:

2475 Garrison Avenue, Port St. Joe, FL 32456

8:00-5:30 pm EST

Ask for Sarah Hinds, 850-227-1276 x 205

June 1-5: Ini�al Weigh-in

June 17-18: 3 week weigh-in

July 8-9: 3 week weigh-in

July 29-30: 3 week weigh-in

August 21: Final weigh-in

WEWA:

807 Hwy 22, Wewahitchka, FL 32465

8:00-5:30 pm CT

Ask for Jessie Pippin, 850-227-4193

June 1-5: Ini�al Weigh-in

June 17-18: 3 week weigh-in

July 8-9: 3 week weigh-in

July 29-30: 3 week weigh-in

August 21: Final weigh-in

One Way Fitness Center

will offer a special discount rate for

Fitness Challenge Participants!

The event is brought to you by the Gulf County Community Health Improvement Partners. “Like” the Facebook page

to stay informed: h:ps://www.facebook.com/gulfcountycommunityhealth

You MUST register the first week of June to par�cipate in the challenge.

*Registration and Weigh- ins will be held at the Florida Department of Health in Gulf County

locations:

Back by Popular Demand!

Na�onal Women’s Health Week is an observance led by the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s

Health. The goal is to empower women to make their health a priori-

ty. The week also serves as a �me to help women understand what

steps they can take to improve their health.

What steps can I take for be@er health?

To improve your physical and mental health, you can:

Visit a doctor or nurse to receive regular checkups and preven�ve

screenings.

Get ac�ve.

Eat healthy.

Pay a:en�on to mental health, including geBng enough sleep and managing stress.

Avoid unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking, tex�ng while driving, and not wearing a seatbelt or bicycle helmet.

Find out what addi�onal steps you should take based on your age.

Na�onal Women’s Health Week

May 10-16, 2015

Big Tobacco fools you by using minty flavors

that trick your taste buds, while the rest of

your body pays the price.

On May 31, 2015, in observance of World

No Tobacco Day and No Menthol Sunday,

take a stand to help us ban menthol

products once and for all.

For more informa�on call Jessie Pippin at

850-227-1276, 168.

Need a FREE ride to the farmer’s market?

Program Details:

FREE transportation available within City of Port St. Joe only.

1st Round Trip: 9:30-10:30 am EST

2nd Round Trip: 10:00-11:00 am EST

This project is brought to you by:

Gulf County Community Health Improvement Partners (CHIP), Gulf Public Transportation, Salt Air Farmer’s Market in Port St. Joe and the Florida Department of Health in Gulf County.

To reserve your seat, call (850)229-6550 before the next farmer’s market.

*Please be ready by your pick up/drop off times.

For more information, contact Sarah Hinds from the Florida Department of Health in Gulf County, (850) 227-1276 x 205.

CHIP stands for Community Health Improvement Partners.

Learn about current healthy ini�a�ves happening in your

community.

You will also be provided with new community health data.

We meet on the last Wednesday of each month at noon EST.

Next Mee�ng:

When: May 27, 2015 at noon EST.

Where: Sister’s Restaurant on Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe.

Join the next

CHIP

Mee�ng!