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Director of Health Promotion Services The Health Promotion Services Department is involved in a variety of activities throughout the year. Staff is available for health education related lessons such as dental health, hygiene, and maturation. Contact the Tazewell County Health Department for more information. Quick links to available programs listed on this page: Kerri Viets, B.A. - Extension 302 The Substance Abuse Prevention program, funded by Illinois Department of Human Services, provides prevention education at the junior high level during the school day. The lessons are curriculum based and follow the students throughout their entire junior high experience. This program also focuses on public policy change and community assessment. Related links for parents:
www.prevention.org Related links for kids:
www.zoot2.com/gamesactivities/index.htm Back to Top Erica Husser, B.S. - Extension 253 The Abstinence Only/Teen Pregnancy Prevention program, funded by Illinois Department of Human Services, includes three coordinating curriculums for 8th grade males & females and 9th grade females. These curriculums focus on relationships, decision-making, goal setting, and refusal skills. These programs emphasize that Abstinence is the only 100% method to avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Back to Top Erica Mutchler, B.S. - Extension 338 The Tobacco Prevention program, funded by Illinois Department of Public Health, focuses on promoting the Quit Line (1-866-QUIT-YES) and encouraging the reduction of secondhand smoke in Tazewell County households.
Tazewell County Smoke-Free Policy Committee Please submit your opinions on a smoke-free Tazewell County: Back to Top Andrea Ingwersen, B.S. - Extension 315 The Heart Smart for Women program, funded by Illinois Department of Public Health, encourages lifestyle changes for women through exercise and nutrition. These changes are tracked over a 12-week time period to improve the overall health of women. Classes are free and offered at a variety of locations throughout the county. Back to Top Andrea Ingwersen, B.S. - Extension 315 The Coordinated School Health program, funded by Illinois Department of Human Services, utilizes the CATCH curriculum to teach children and their families about comprehensive health and wellness. The curriculum’s components include physical education, food service, classroom education, and parent information. Faculty health and wellness are also addressed within this program. Back to Top Julie Donaldson, A.D. - Extension 266 The AOK Birth to Five Network is a program that ensures all children under the age of five and their families have the opportunity to receive the services they need from prenatal care to well-baby checkups to parenting education to specialized services, such as speech therapy, car seat installation or home visits. The AOK program was established in 1999 to help families in Tazewell County with small children find services they might need. With so many agencies and organizations serving families it can sometimes be difficult for parents and caregivers to know just where to turn for help. The AOK Network does not directly provide services; rather it exists to help families connect with those who do provide services in the community. AOK Network Goals:
PARENTS - What can the AOK Network do for me?
The AOK Network is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services.
AOK Family Connect
January/February Newsletter TRAVELING SAFELY WITH CHILDREN: THE BASICS-
2008 Monthly Car Seat
Checks
Time: (1-4pm)
*All Checks sponsored by the Peoria Area Safe Kids Coalition. Jody Heavilin, B.A. - Extension 339 The Tazewell County Youth Board, founded in 1991, is composed of students from all seven Tazewell County high schools. These students sign a Code of Conduct stating they will remain drug & alcohol free in their public and private lives. The Board is involved in numerous activities throughout the year including community service and leadership training. They plan and host an annual conference each spring – the Tazewell County Teens Unlimited Teen Conference. For more info, visit the TCYB website at www.tcyb.net . Back to Top The Tazewell County Teens Unlimited Teen Conference is held annually in the spring. The Conference is hosted in two sessions – one for high school students and one for junior high students. The Tazewell County Youth Board plans the Conference and facilitates many of the workshops. Both Conferences have a keynote speaker, workshop sessions, and a meal included. Back to Top The Teams Challenge Course is located on the grounds of the Tazewell County Health Department. This Course includes a variety of in-ground stations designed to promote teamwork and communication. A Mobile Course is also available. Contact the Tazewell County Health Department for a fee schedule for either Course. |
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