News Update November 2022
Volume XXII
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January - September 2022
Suspected Overdose Deaths: 11
Naloxone Administrations: 46
Opioid Prescriptions: 28,034
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Member Spotlight: Kim Blanda, RN, BSN, BS
This month we spotlight our healthcare sector with Director of Community Relations at Hunterdon Health, Kim Blanda, RN, BSN, BS.
Read more here about Kim and her contribution to the Drug-Free Task Force and the Hunterdon County community!
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Teens and e-cigarettes
It's all about the flavor!
The 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey administered in the spring, showed that 14.1% of high school students and 3.3% of middle school students reported using e-cigarettes
within the previous 30 days. Of those, 42.3% reported using them frequently, and 27.6% of them reported daily use. It was also noted that a large majority of the users preferred flavored products further confirming the push to target youth to experiment and get hooked on tobacco that tastes good. Click on this link to read more on the topic and results from the survey. |
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Opioid Workgroup & Pharmacy Collaboration
16,000 Rx bags, 3 pull-up banners and posters for DEA take back day were delivered to ShopRite of Flemington, as well as the Greenwich ShopRite in Phillipsburg. We are super excited to have these pharmacies participating in "If You Care, Don't Share" to help spread awareness on safe storage & safe disposal of medication.
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Farm-to-Fork
A Community Gathers
On Tuesday, October 18th Prevention Resources, and our Family Success Centers, Family Support Center and the Open Door Recover Center hosted the annual Farm to Fork fundraiser held at Unionville Vineyard. It was a fun night of delicious food from our finest local restaurants, great Hunterdon County wines, local bands and youth all participating made the event a night to remember! It was truly a community event, supported by local businesses, farms and restaurants.
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Parent Conference 2022
The 2022 Parenting Conference was a great success, featuring 3 expert speakers sharing information on a virtual platform. All topics were geared towards parents and youth serving professionals on subjects relating to "Effects of Social Media & Technology On Youth", "7 Skills To Improve A Child's Self-Esteem" & "Are You Overparenting?".
Click here to check out what you missed.
Use passcode: Ev3jS?w3
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End of the year celebration
We are grateful for your support and participation in the coalition this year. Join us for breakfast and some fun on December 15th from 8:30-10:00 am at Copper Hill Country Club in Ringoes. Invitations are going out soon!
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Join Harvest Family Success Center for 2 special events in November!
On November 9th at 7PM join them for a "Dads Conversation Group" with Pastor Dan- Everyone needs a little support and now it's dad's time!
Join them on Wednesday, November 30th at 7PM for getting a driver's license in 5 steps.
Call them at 908-237-0465 for more information or click the flyers below:
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Countdown with the American Cancer Society to The Great American Smokeout
Need quit resources? The American Cancer Society can help. Happening the 3rd Thursday of November is The Great American Smokeout. Join forces with people from across the country who have a goal to quit smoking or are in support of a friend or loved one. Check out this link for more information. |
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National Clean Out Your
Refrigerator Day
November 15th
Cleaning out your refrigerator is a healthy way to prevent germs that cause mold, odor and contamination that could result in food poisoning. It's also a time to remember to discard open alcohol containers and old or expired medications, such as insulin or anti-biotics. Youth access the fridge multiple times in a day, stay one step ahead and be sure to monitor what's inside and throw away what's not needed.
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Make it a December to remember
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
December is all about family, friends and celebration! Sadly, however, it's also a deadly month for impaired driving. Prevention experts and coalitions from across the country focus on efforts to educate communities and spread awareness on how to socialize safely, especially when it comes to our youth. Prevention Resources will lead that effort using social media to promote strategies on how to celebrate safely. Be on the look-out for Facebook and Instagram posts coming soon.
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Drug-Free Task Force Upcoming Meetings
We plan to keep the hybrid format for Fall 2022- Spring 2023
Next Meeting: Monday, November 14th
Monday, January 9th
Monday, March 13th
Monday, May 8th
11:30 for lunch at The Chamber
12:00 for Meeting (Zoom or in person)
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For information on the Partnership for Health contact Kim Blanda
The Drug-Free Task Force is a work group with the Partnership for Health. The Drug Free Communities grant is staffed and managed by Prevention Resources Inc.
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