Suncoast Health Council, Inc.

08/04/2024

This is great news for the City of St Petersburg! Healthy eating creates healthier residents which creates better heath outcomes.

THIS JUST IN: The City of St. Petersburg finalized the Healthy Food Action Plan and launched the Community Food Grant Program. This grant will empower local nonprofit organizations to develop innovative solutions to improve health equity.

Full story: www.stpete.org/news_detail_T30_R1027.php

08/01/2024

Why Healthy Bones Matter for People Living with HIV™ (Webinar)

Date/Time: Tuesday, October 1, 12pm-1pm ET
Speaker: Peer Educator – Suzan Mekler
This program gives people living with HIV a comprehensive understanding of bone health and osteoporosis, fracture risk factors, prevention strategies including nutrition and physical activity, as well as an understanding of osteoporosis treatment options. The causes of low bone mineral density are multi-factorial and likely represent a complex interaction between HIV, traditional osteoporosis risk factors like family history, and antiretroviral-related factors. Click below to register.

This program gives people living with HIV a comprehensive understanding of bone health and osteoporosis, fracture risk factors, prevention strategies including nutrition and physical activity, as well as an understanding of osteoporosis treatment options. The causes of low bone mineral density are m...

07/11/2024

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It almost time to go back to school.

07/04/2024

We're thrilled to announce Lisa Nugent, MPH, as our new Executive Director at Suncoast Health Council, Inc.! 🌟
Lisa has been a dedicated member of the Suncoast family for over 15 years, and we are excited to welcome her into this new role. Join us in congratulating Lisa on her well-deserved promotion! https://www.prlog.org/13027773-suncoast-health-council-names-lisa-nugent-as-executive-director.html
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06/12/2024

Suncoast Health Council Joins Bone Health For PRIDE Month Celebration! A free online program is aimed at educating case managers and supervisors about bone health for people living with HIV!

One of your neighbors posted in Neighbor News. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

06/08/2024

06/08/2024

The Summer Food Program has returned! Stop by one of our participating facilities for free breakfast or lunch. Available to anyone 18 years and younger, meals are served Monday - Friday. Locations and times vary. For times and locations, visit stpeteparksrec.org/summerfood.

06/08/2024

Healthy Start loves dads! ❤️

We're here for them with support through our TEAM Dad program where they can connect with other fathers for support and guidance.

Learn more here:
https://www.healthystartflorida.com/fatherhood/

06/08/2024

Thank you, Amy from Empath Home Health, for hosting a Summer Skin Seminar! Our residents were intrigued by all the tips you provided on ways to protect their skin in sunny Southwest Florida.

06/07/2024

Attention Case Managers! Our Insurance Services program support staff noticed a significant trend: HIV/AIDS clients often need bone sparing medications to maintain bone health. Those without these medications frequently end up in the ER for X-rays and imaging studies due to minor accidents and falls.

Discover how you can educate your clients and provide FREE Bone Health Kits to help prevent these emergencies. Click here for more info! https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/bone-health-and-hiv/

Bone Health and HIV: What You Need to Know "*" indicates required fields Step 1 of 5 20% As people with HIV live longer than they have in previous decades, their fracture risk increases, as it does for all people. The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation offers several educational programs to hel...

06/06/2024

Calling all Ryan White Case Managers! 📣 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐈𝐕 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝐱 𝐭𝐨 𝟒𝐱 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? Learn how to get FREE Bone Health Kits for your clients by taking a short course on helping them protect their bones! Don't miss this opportunity to provide crucial support.
https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/bone-health.../

Bone Health and HIV: What You Need to Know "*" indicates required fields Step 1 of 5 20% As people with HIV live longer than they have in previous decades, their fracture risk increases, as it does for all people. The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation offers several educational programs to hel...

06/06/2024

Calling all Ryan White Case Managers! 📣 Did you know that people living with HIV have bone fracture rates 2x to 4x higher than the general population? Learn how to get FREE Bone Health Kits for your clients by taking a short course on helping them protect their bones! Don't miss this opportunity to provide crucial support.
https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/bone-health-and-hiv/