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children’s hands for a while their hearts forever.

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Oct —Dec. 2015

CHARLOTTE COUNTY HEALTHY START COALITION, INC.

Inside this issue:

Infant CPR & Safe Baby Classes 2

Oct — Dec Calendar 3

Recipe 4

National Child Health Day 5

Resources to Remember 6

Audited financial statements are prepared by the accounting firm of Dees & Dees, Port

Charlotte, Florida. A file copy of these reports may be viewed in the CCHSC offices during regu-

lar business hours by any mem-ber or their agent upon written request.

The coalition office has a new look. Have you seen our new window wraps? Stop by our office anytime. 17940 Toledo Blade Blvd., Unit A, Port Charlotte.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL MEETING Where: Punta Gorda Housing Authority 340 Gulf Breeze Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

When: Wednesday, October 14th, 2015

Time: 8:00—8:30 a.m. Breakfast & Networking 8:30 a.m.—10:00 a.m. Annual Meeting

Speaker: Paul DeMello, “Just Against Children Drowning”

We will look back at our successes and challenges, hear from our stakeholders, network with our collaborators and look ahead to an exciting and productive year.

Free Healthy Start Safe Baby Classes

Call Now to Book a Place

(941) 347-6460

covering a variety of topics including but not limited to: … Safe Sleep… Drowning Prevention… Coping with Crying… Shaken Baby

Syndrome… Vehicle Safety – Look Behind You… Baby-Proofing Your Home…

Free Healthy Start Infant CPR Classes

Call Now to Book a Place

(941) 347-6460

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Healthy Start services are provided through the generous support of the Florida

Department of Health, the Agency for Health Care

Administration and the Charlotte County United Way.

Charlotte County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc.

October Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month

5—National Child Health Day 12— Columbus Day 14—CCHSC General Membership Mtg, Punta Gorda Housing Authority, 340 Gulf Breeze

Avenue, Punta Gorda, 8:00 a.m. 16—National Boss’s Day 31—Halloween

November American Diabetes Month

Lung Cancer & COPD Awareness Month

11—Veteran’s Day, CCHSC Office Closed 12— CCHSC Board Meeting, Coalition Office, 8:30 a.m. 20—Great American Smokeout 27—Thanksgiving 28—High Tea @ Boca Royale Club, Englewood

December Safe Toys & Gifts Month

9 —CCHSC Board Meeting, Coalition Office, 8:30 a.m. 22—Winter Begins 25—Christmas Day 31—New Year’s Eve

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HALLOWEEN FRUIT APPLE TEETH TREATS

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1�(2.25�ounce)�package�blanched�silvered�almonds

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the�peel�around�the�wedge�for�lips.��If�desired,�rub�the�cut�portions�of�the�apple�quarters�with�lemon�juice�

to�prevent�browning.��Poke�5�or�6�silvered�almonds�into�the�top�and�bottom�of�the�cut-out�area�to�make�

snaggly�teeth.

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Charlotte County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc.

Chair, Paula Wilman, Punta Gorda Housing Authority

Andy Herigodt, Catholic Charities

Nicole Hansen, H.O.P.E. Teen Parent Program

Chris Mashintonio, Community Representative

Sharon Mays, WIC Charlotte Co. Health Dept.

Ansley Mora, Gulfcoast South AHEC

Michael Overway, Charlotte County Homeless Coalition

Anne Sawney, Pregnancy Careline Center

Helena Sloan, Early Learning Coalition of FL Heartland

Jacquie Stevens, Community Representative

Sue Todd, Center for Abuse & Rape Emergencies

Judith Wilson, Zonta Club of Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte

STAFF

Margaret Cooper, Executive Director/QA Manager

Kathy Schoeck, Administrative Assistant

Pamela Bicking, Maternity Care Advisor

Nancy Kraus, Finance Manager

If interested in becoming an active Coalition member, please contact us at (941) 764-9700.

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Charlotte County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) Not For Profit Organization regis-tered with the State of Florida to solicit contri-butions. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Dates to Remember:

October 14, 2015 8:00 AM—Annual Meeting

Punta Gorda Housing Authority, PG 340 Gulf Breeze Ave.

November 12, 2015 8:30 AM - Board Meeting, Coalition Office, PC

17940 Toledo Blade Blvd., Unit A

December 9, 2015 8:30 AM - Board Meeting, Coalition Office, PC

17940 Toledo Blade Blvd., Unit A

Board of Directors

Monday, October 5, National Child Health Day

Child Healthy Day raises people’s awareness of how they can protect and develop children’s health. The event is annually celebrated on the first Monday of Oc-tober. The day focuses on a range of child health issues such as prenatal care, adolescent health, preventing injuries, healthy eating & lifestyle choices, and immunization. Do you need any information on local health care re-sources for you and your baby? Contact a Healthy Start Care Coordinator at: 941-347-6460.

COALITION

CORNER

COALITION WISH LIST

Diapers (all sizes) Baby supplies

Strollers Pack & Plays

Wipes * * *

No Food Items

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers needed

to help with mailings and assembly

of Mom’s Tote bags.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY HEALTHY START COALITION, INC.

17940 Toledo Blade Blvd., Unit A Port Charlotte, FL 33948

Early Steps (Early Intervention)

Program………………………………...866-510-5594

Family Health Line …………………....800-451-2229

Family Resource Center …………...……..764-7070

FDLRS / Child Find.…...….….………….…..255-0808

Healthy Families of Charlotte County.....629-6477

Parent Help Line ……………………...800-352-5683

Pregnancy Careline Center..…..………..625-5576

The Help Line of Charlotte County..… …833-6555

WIC …….……………………………………..624-7210

Charlotte County Services ..…….…………...2-1-1

CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL

Charlotte County Early Childhood Programs

Pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start……....575-5470

Early Learning Coalition of Florida’s Heartland

Charlotte County …………….…..……..….255-1650

DeSoto County …………………..…. 863-494-5233

HEALTHY START SERVICES

Administrative Office/Coalition ………….764-9700

Breastfeeding Education (WIC)….……….624-7210

Care Coordination…….....…………………347-6460

Childbirth Education ……………….…...….347-6460

MOMCare ……………………………….…...764-9900

Parenting Education …………………….....347-6460

Pregnancy Tests

Charlotte County Health Dept……. ……..624-7200

Psychosocial Counseling ……….….……...347-6460

Smoking Cessation ………………...…...…..347-6460

Florida Quitline………...….……..…...1-877-822-6669

COMMUNITY RESOURCES & HELP LINES

Breastfeeding Help Line…………..…800-LALECHE

Counseling & Rape Emergency …….…..627-6000

Charlotte County Health Department

Port Charlotte....................……………...…624-7200

Children & Families First ..…….……..…....255-7480

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care..……..639-8300

DCF Economic Services…….………….….613-2000

RESOURCES TO REMEMBER

Phone: 941-764-9700 Fax: 941-625-1690 www.charlottecountyhealthystart.com

a Every child deserves a Healthy Start!

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