Spring Hill CRA

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March 2017

Spring Hill CRA Spring Hill Resource Center 910 0 S Adelle Ave DeLand, FL 32720

(386) 740-0808 740

News From The he Hill

“A NEW HORIZON ON THE HILL”

Home Buyer’s Education 2017 Schedule of the HBE Classes Next Class: Saturday March 18 1 th 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturday July 15th 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturday September 17th 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Facilitator – Lydia Greg Mid-Florida Florida Housing Partnership

WHVA Health Card Help Tina Wolf-Wiley Wiley Wednesdays From 9 am – Noon By Appointment Only Phone: (386) 740 740-0808 Fax: (386) 740 740-0832

Workshops will be held at the Spring Hill Resource Center 910 South Adelle Avenue DeLand, Florida 32720

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A Blue Print for Good Health Diabetes & Hypertension Self Management Class

Held each Thursday in February Participants received a free glucose and blood pressure monitor.

Spring Hill is bordered by Woodland Blvd (US 17 17-92) on the east, Beresford Ave on the north, and SR SR-15A on the west and south.

Workshops Included: I The ABC’s of Cholesterol, How to Read Food Labels, Meal Planning, Family History Journals, Blood Pressure & Glucose Screenings, • Quit Smoking • Collaboration/Teamwork • • • • •

A pre and post blood pressure, glucose and weight were tracked. Participants also created a Family Health th Portrait and was encouraged to trace their family history back three ree generations to learn about risks for conditions that run in their families (hereditary diseases). diseases) The class included a healthy cooking demonstration of “This Is What Your Plate Should Look Like.” The menu items were introduced as well as spices used to prepare the food.

Participants learned to use the strong taste approach; use spices to season foods as opposed to seasonings.

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Thanks to the following agencies who shared in the group sessions: Stetson- Center for Community Engagement for their strong support with the blood pressure and glucose screenings; United Healthcare, Sean Ferraira for sharing healthy eating information and the importance of exercise; and Rico Williams, Benefit Consultant with SIWYAN Insurance Group for assisting participants with health plan information.. information.

Our hope is that as we continue our initiative on becoming a healthier community, ideally, residents reside will make smarter, healthier food choices throughout their lives.

(Perishable & non non- perishable)

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Saturday,March March22, 25, 2 2017 2017 Saturday, 9:30AM AM––12:30 12:30PM PM 9:30 SIGN UP BY CALLING 386.275.4441 EXT. 306 OR EMAIL NCOURTNEY_MFHP@BELL

10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.