News and Events
May is Mental Health
Awareness Month
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In the Quarter 2 Newsletter for HRHN, we presented an summary of an article posted to the National Alliance on Mental Illness about How to Ease Children's Anxiety About COVID-19 that was written by Dawn O'Malley, Psy. D. on March 25, 2020. To view the article in its entirety and find more Mental Health Resources, visit the following links:
Mental Health Month Links NAMI's Article National Alliance on Mental Illness Mental Health America Tri-County Human Services (Partner in Prevention) Peace River Center (Partner in Prevention |
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Peace River Center promotes Mental Health Awareness
Peace River Center's Spring 2020 virtual magazine is live! Check it out here.
Wear Green to show your support of Mental Health Awareness on MAY 6th!
Also, we encourage you to join us in promoting Mental Health Awareness by wearing green on Wednesday, May 6th. Make sure you upload your photo to social media and use the hashtags #greenforPRC #hrhn and #mentalhealthawareness. We can't wait to see your pictures!
April is National
Child Abuse Prevention Month
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To get more information on Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities and the Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County, visit the following links:
Child Abuse Prevention Month Links Child Abuse Prevention Month Champion for Children Foundation |
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June is Alzheimer's and
Brain Awareness Month
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To get more information on Alzheimer's and other Brain Awareness Month and the Alzheimer's Association, visit the following links:
Alzheimer's Awareness Links Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month Alzheimer's Association |
COVID-19 Myth Busters:
Separating Fact from Fiction
The World Health Organization (WHO) posts regularly on their website Myths and Facts about COVID-19. In our Quarter 2 Newsletter, we highlighted some of the most frequently heard myths in our community. To see them all, follow the link below:
COVID-19 Facts
To see a collection of resources for COVID-19,
visit our dedicated COVID-19 Resource page
by clicking HERE.
2020 Census: How it Affects Your Community
The count is mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency. The 2020 Census counts the population in the United States and five U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Each home will receive an invitation to respond to a short questionnaire—online, by phone, or by mail—between March 12-20.
Participating in the census is required by law, even if you recently completed another survey from the Census Bureau. A complete and accurate count is critical for you and your community, because the results of the 2020 Census will affect community funding, congressional representation, and more.
The Census Bureau is bound by Title 13 of the U.S. Code to keep your information confidential. This law protects your answers to the 2020 Census. Under Title 13, the Census Bureau cannot release any identifiable information about you, your home, or your business, even to law enforcement agencies. The law ensures that your private data is protected and that your answers cannot be used against you by any government agency or court. Violating Title 13 is a federal crime, punishable by prison time and/or a fine of up to $250,000.
The answers you provide are used only to produce statistics. You are kept anonymous: The Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in any way that could identify you or anyone else in your home.
To read more about the census, click here and look at the options under the Get The Facts tab.
To take the Census online (you will need your Census ID), go to 2020 Census website and click Respond.
Participating in the census is required by law, even if you recently completed another survey from the Census Bureau. A complete and accurate count is critical for you and your community, because the results of the 2020 Census will affect community funding, congressional representation, and more.
The Census Bureau is bound by Title 13 of the U.S. Code to keep your information confidential. This law protects your answers to the 2020 Census. Under Title 13, the Census Bureau cannot release any identifiable information about you, your home, or your business, even to law enforcement agencies. The law ensures that your private data is protected and that your answers cannot be used against you by any government agency or court. Violating Title 13 is a federal crime, punishable by prison time and/or a fine of up to $250,000.
The answers you provide are used only to produce statistics. You are kept anonymous: The Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in any way that could identify you or anyone else in your home.
To read more about the census, click here and look at the options under the Get The Facts tab.
To take the Census online (you will need your Census ID), go to 2020 Census website and click Respond.
February is American Heart Month
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To get more information on American Heart Month and February 7th's National Wear Red Day, visit the following links:
Heart Month Links Amercican Heart Association National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute |
Diabetes Resource Links
Mayo Clinic Resources
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
American Diabetes Association
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
American Diabetes Association
HRHN's iMAD Program's I Make A Difference
Conference 2019
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Heartland Rural Health Network's iMAD Program is hosting their first conference centered on Adolescent Health and Development, specifically focusing this year on mental health. The I Make a Difference Conference 2019 will have speakers and small break-out sessions. The featured speaker is Donna Lucero, MA, LPCC, NCC. Lucero who is the director of clinical services at All Faiths Children’s Advocacy Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She will be talking about recognizing, understanding and responding to the impact of childhood trauma. The conference will be held at Sebring's Circle Theater on December 18th from 8 am - 4 pm. It is free and open to the public, but we do request that people pre-register to insure we have enough space. To register, email karen.clogston@hrhn.org.
See the Highlands News-Sun write up on this conference here. |
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HRHN's iMAD Program's Wizard Camp
Highlighted in FYSB Success Stories
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Heartland Rural Health Network, Inc.'s iMAD Program hosted its second annual summer camp in Summer of 2018. Recently, FYSB posted an interview with our Program Director, Larry Moore, about the program's inaugural year. To read about the article, click here.
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HRHN launches new website for iMAD Program
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Heartland Rural Health Network recently launched its newest website for its iMAD sexual health education program. The website that went live September 1, is designed for students and their parents to provide more information about the topics covered in the in-school program as well as some essential life skills. These main topics include Relationships, Life Skills and Youth Development. If you would like to learn more about the iMAD Program or read up on some of its staff please click here to check it out! |
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One in every fifteen people living in the United States depends on health center services. Health Centers deliver high quality, cost effective, accessible care while serving as critical economic engines helping to power local economies.
In addition to their long history as health care homes to millions, Health Centers are also proud to celebrate over 50 years of service and continue to be ranked among the highest quality and cost effective care providers in the nation. Health Centers provide their services to all people, regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status. Each year we celebrate the work and services Health Centers provide to special populations within their community on designated days during the week. This year is no different! NHCW has added focused themed days, which will allow for more opportunities to showcase the innovative services and programs at Health Centers.
In addition to their long history as health care homes to millions, Health Centers are also proud to celebrate over 50 years of service and continue to be ranked among the highest quality and cost effective care providers in the nation. Health Centers provide their services to all people, regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status. Each year we celebrate the work and services Health Centers provide to special populations within their community on designated days during the week. This year is no different! NHCW has added focused themed days, which will allow for more opportunities to showcase the innovative services and programs at Health Centers.
Want to learn more about Health Centers?
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