“Communities Creating Racial Equality and Ending Disparities”

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By Amber TellisAmber TellisAmber TellisAmber Tellis, Consortium Coordinator

C . R . E . E . D . H E L P I N G O T H E R S F O R T H E H O L I D A Y S

I F N O T U S , T H E N W H O ? C . R . E . E . D .

“No One can do Everything, But Everyone can do

Something.”

-Anonymous

ST. PETERSBURG

HEALTHY START

FEDERAL PROJECT

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C A T C H U P W I T H C R E E DC A T C H U P W I T H C R E E DC A T C H U P W I T H C R E E DC A T C H U P W I T H C R E E D

Next CREED Meeting:

February 11, 2013February 11, 2013February 11, 2013February 11, 2013 Monday @ 6:00 pm

All Children’s All Children’s All Children’s All Children’s

Education & Conference Education & Conference Education & Conference Education & Conference CenterCenterCenterCenter,

701 4th Street South, St.Petersburg, FL 33701

2012 has been an amazing year of growth for C.R.E.E.D. New tech-

nologies like smart phones, Ipads and social networks such as Face-

book, Twitter and YouTube offer new opportunities to share information

with the community. These social networks aid in spreading the word

about health disparities (differences), low and pre-term infants and

infant mortality (infant death). C.R.E.E.D. has began to utilize these

services and features to stay current, share information and communi-

cate with the public. These methods have provided new ways to, attract

new members, volunteers, provide health education information, pro-

gram services and share community resources.

~From the Desk of Amber Tellis

In today’s economy, many families struggle to get by, especially during the holidays. For the past three years, C.R.E.E.D. members and program staff have adopted families to ensure they have a nice Thanksgiving meal to prepare. This small gesture can be the glue that helps keep the family grounded. C.R.E.E.D. began the Thanksgiving basket tradition in 2009 and since then it has become an annual tradition. C.R.E.E.D’s primary goal is to assist families in need.

Last year, $300 was raised which allowed the group to assist twelve families. Thanksgiv-ing baskets were filled with ham or turkey, a green vegetable, a starch and a homemade desert. This year, the goal is to raise $500, which will help assist more families. Donations, from dedicated C.R.E.E.D. members, staff and individuals in the community make these ef-forts possible.

If you are interested in assisting in this mission, please contact the Consortium Coordinator, Amber Tellis at 727727727727----767767767767----4731473147314731.

A M E R I C A N D I A B E T E S M O N T H

T H E 5 T H A N N U A L B R E A S T C A N C E R E V E N T W A S A H I T !

By Kimberly BrownKimberly BrownKimberly BrownKimberly Brown----WilliamsWilliamsWilliamsWilliams, Community Services Supervisor

Information from ADA (American Diabetes Association)ADA (American Diabetes Association)ADA (American Diabetes Association)ADA (American Diabetes Association)

To view full article, please visit

http://www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/programs/american-diabetes-month/

The vision of the American Diabetes Association is a life free of diabetes and all of its burdens. Raising awareness of

this ever-growing disease is one of the main efforts behind the mission of the Association. American Diabetes Month®

(ADM) is an important element in this effort, with programs designed to focus the nation's attention on the issues

surrounding diabetes and the many people who are impacted by the disease.

Here are just a few of the recent statistics on diabetes:

• Nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes.

• Another 79 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

• The American Diabetes Association estimates that the total national cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States is $174 billion.

American Diabetes Month takes place each November and is a time to come together as a community to Stop Diabetes®! Visit our Facebook page and share a personal image representing what "A Day in the Life of Diabetes" means to you! This image can be a picture of yourself or someone you care about and will show how the disease impacts your daily life. We know this disease impacts everyone in a different way and this is a way for you to show us what "A Day in the Life of Diabetes" means for you. To encourage individuals to share pho-tos of "A Day in the Life of Diabetes" on Facebook, CVS/pharmacy will donate $1 to the American Diabetes Association for every photo/image uploaded, up to $25,000.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness MonthOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness MonthOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness MonthOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month,

where annual local, national, and international

campaigns aim to increase awareness to help

fight Breast Cancer. While most people are

aware of Breast Cancer, many forget to put a

plan into place for early detection and encour-

age others to do the same. There has been a

great deal of progress made but there is still a

long way to go.

Five years ago, The St. Petersburg Healthy

Start Federal Project began hosting an annual

Breast Cancer Awareness event. The goal is and

remains to reach the underserved population

who may not know the facts of Breast Cancer

and where they can receive assistance. The

Breast Cancer Awareness Breakfast held on

Saturday, October 20th, provided an opportunity

for breast cancer survivors, those who have lost

a loved one to the cancer, and community mem-

bers to get updated on the latest breast cancer

facts. Participants had an opportunity to pay

tribute to themselves or a loved one, learn how

to make a “Shamballa” Breast Cancer bracelet

and participate in the “Survivor Soul Train Line.”

Children attending the event enjoyed face paint-

ing, coloring activities and a movie. The event

was truly a great way to celebrate and support

Breast Cancer Awareness. Photos from the 5th Annual Breast Cancer Event

“ I really enjoyed

the Breast Cancer

event, I thought it

was very nice. “

~Vanessa , Event Participant

Mrs. Carole Alexander

Are you interested in Volunteering with C.R.E.E.D.?

C.R.E.E.D. is a Community Action Group where volunteers can gain experience

with great opportunities! Volunteers may also gain a sense of community service

within a positive group and share the spirit of generosity with others.

èFor more information, please contact Amber @ 727.767.4731.

Scan code with Smartphone!Scan code with Smartphone!Scan code with Smartphone!Scan code with Smartphone! Interests:

• Outreach

• Advocacy

• Fundraising

• Training

• And More!

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Article by Shavon GibsonShavon GibsonShavon GibsonShavon Gibson, Health Educator

Diabetes can cause cardiovascular (heart) issues, high blood pressure, and possible weight gain. Diabe-tes can also affect the eyes. Diabetic eye disease is occurs when there is raised blood pressure and or high blood glucose levels in the body. This may result in the swelling of small blood vessels in the eye, which leak into retina of the eye causing blurred vision, cata-racts (clouding of the eye’s lens) , glaucoma (optic nerve damage) and it can sometimes can lead to blindness.

There are many preventative measures that one could take to avoid diabetes or to control diabetes. However, the most important measure to take is to exercise on a regular basis to control weight gain and to eat a diet full of fruits and vegetables, avoiding excessive sugar intake.

Until next time, stay healthy!!

Diabetes can be defined as a set of diseases that originate from the body’s inability to use or produce insulin. Diabetes can occur as:

• Type 1 Type 1 Type 1 Type 1 or Juvenile Onset Diabetes, also known as insulin dependent diabetes is indicated when the body’s immune system destroys pancreatic cells (the only cells used in the body to make the hormone insu-lin, which regulates blood glucose).

• Type 2Type 2Type 2Type 2 Diabetes or Adult Onset Diabetes, also known as non insulin dependent diabetes is indicated when cells begin to not use insulin properly. As more insulin is needed in the body the pancreas starts to lose the capacity to create it.

• Gestational Gestational Gestational Gestational Diabetes is diagnosed in women during pregnancy. Treatment is required to reduce the risk of complications in the infant.

C.R.E.E.D. would like to acknowl-edge Carole Alexander as the mem-ber of the month. As the Director of the NEXT STEPP Pregnancy Center, Carole has a passion for helping young mothers/parents and babies thrive through tough times. Carole has also been involved with C.R.E.E.D. for over 8 years and is extremely active in her community. Congratulations and thank you Carole for all the hard work you do!

DID YOU KNOW?...

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C O M M U N I T Y ’ S O V E R A L L H E A L T H

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Diabetic Education Class Diabetic Education Class Diabetic Education Class Diabetic Education Class

Meets every Monday from

5:30pm-6:30pm

Located @ The Health Center

863 3rd Avenue North, St.Petersburg, FL 33701 (Classes do not meet on

holidays)

C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S

• African American Health Forum,

Saturday, November 3rdSaturday, November 3rdSaturday, November 3rdSaturday, November 3rd

~Johnnie Ruthe Clarke Center, 1344 22nd Street South, St.Petersburg, FL 33712,

Registration begins @ 7am

• Daylight Savings Time Ends,

Saturday, November 4thSaturday, November 4thSaturday, November 4thSaturday, November 4th

~Move clocks back one hour

• Northeast Exchange Club Ribfest,

FridayFridayFridayFriday----Sunday, November 9Sunday, November 9Sunday, November 9Sunday, November 9----11th11th11th11th

~Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive NE, St.Petersburg, FL 33701,

event begins @ 11am

• Women’s Running Magazine Health & Fitness Expo,

FridayFridayFridayFriday---- Saturday, November 16Saturday, November 16Saturday, November 16Saturday, November 16----17171717

~Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Drive SE,

St.Petersburg, FL 33701, event begins @ 10am

All events are free and open to the public!

S T . P E T E R S B U R G H E A L T H Y S T A R T F E D E R A L P R O J E C T

U P C O M I N G C O M M U N I T Y C L A S S E S & E V E N T S Please visit us on the web @

www.allkids.org/healthystart Class/Description Date/Time/Location

Relationship Workshop: Communication (The Conversation)Communication (The Conversation)Communication (The Conversation)Communication (The Conversation) *Join this two hour session to learn and

share strategies and ideas on how to commu-

nicate more effectively.

November 17th @ 10am

All Children’s Education and Conference

Center (Auditorium), 701 4th Street South,

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

C.R.E.E.D 2012 Holiday SocialC.R.E.E.D 2012 Holiday SocialC.R.E.E.D 2012 Holiday SocialC.R.E.E.D 2012 Holiday Social

*Join us at our annual holiday social to find

out more information about who we are, what

we do and how you can get involved.

December 10th @ 6pm

All Children’s Education and Conference

Center (Auditorium), 701 4th Street South,

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

For more class information, please visit website or call 727.767.6789.

*Creed Meeting: November 12th, 2013 November 12th, 2013 November 12th, 2013 November 12th, 2013 @ 6pm , Location: All Children’s Education & Conference

Center (701 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701), Remember to bring a friend!

Published November 2012 by Amber Tellis, Consortium Coordinator & Kimberly Brown-Williams, Community Services Supervisor.

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Phone: 727-767-4731

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