Come join us for jambalaya at Plaquemines Community CARE Center! When: Tuesday, May 7th, 11am-5pm What: We will be selling jambalaya plates to raise money on GiveNola Day! Food and drinks may be purchased as a way to make a donation to the CARE Center Where: 115 Keating Drive Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Read MoreThe Plaquemines Community CARE Center will once again be the Plaquemines site for United Way's VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program beginning this Friday, February 8, for 5 FRIDAYS ONLY from 9:30am-1:30pm.
Read MoreThe CARE Center would like to thank Zachry Holdings employees.
Read MoreGreat American Smokeout History
Today is the Great American Smokeout. This informal annual event encourages Americans to stop tobacco smoking for 24 hours, hoping the decision not to smoke will last forever.
The Great American Smokeout is promoted by the American Cancer Society and is held on the third Thursday of November each year in an effort to reduce cases of preventable cancers, reduce secondhand smoke and improve the health of all Americans. As everyone knows, smoking has been shown to cause a variety of cancers, most notably lung and mouth cancer. Lung cancer is currently the leading cause of Cancer death in the United States and the most preventable type of cancer worldwide.
Great American Smokeout Facts & Quotes
If you are a smoker,
Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. It is the Nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention program, reaching millions of Americans. Red Ribbon Week is celebrated annually October 23-31. By wearing red ribbons and participating in community anti-drug events, young people pledge to live a drug-free lifestyle and pay tribute to DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena.
Teens - Get the Facts About Drugs.
Parents, Educators, Caregivers - Get Smart About Drugs.
October 15-21, 2017 is National Teen Driver Safety Week, a week to raise awareness of the tremendous risks teens confront on the roads; to remind teens to think twice before driving distracted; to remind teens of highway safety laws; to encourage safe driving practices; and to help inform parents and friends of ways they can help their teens be safer drivers.
One of the most important safety features for your teen driver is YOU. Parents are the Key to Safe Teen Driving. Make sure your young driver is aware of the Eight Danger Zones for Kids Behind the Wheel.
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention
Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Getting mammograms regularly can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends that if you are 50 to 74 years old, be sure to have a screening mammogram every two years. If you are 40 to 49 years old, talk to your doctor about when to start and how often to get a screening mammogram.
Are you worried about the cost? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers free or low-cost mammograms. Find out if you qualify.
Get the facts provided by the CDC here.
Attention Deficit HyperActivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month is celebrated every October.
What is Attention Deficit HyperActivity Disorder (ADHD)?
Sources: National Institutes of Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Resource on ADD.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). DVAM evolved from the "Day of Unity" held in October 1981 and conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. Domestic violence thrives when we are silent; but if we take a stand and work together, we can end domestic violence.
Information provided by MedicineNet.com
Eating fruits and vegetables has many health benefits. People who eat a healthy, balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables can help lower their risk for:
However, many people don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. •Fewer than 1 in 4 adults eat the recommended amount of fruits every day.•Fewer than 1 in 7 adults eat the recommended amount of vegetables every day.
The good news? Communities, health professionals, businesses, and families can work together to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables.
Make a difference: Spread the word about tips for healthy eating and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved.
How can Fruits & Veggies – More Matters Month make a difference?
We can use this month to raise awareness about the importance of getting enough fruits and vegetables.
Here are just a few ideas:
Information provided by Healthfinder.gov
The purpose of National Malnutrition Awareness Week is to raise awareness in healthcare professionals to consider assessing and intervening earlier and for the public to realize that they need to ask about their nutrition status and advocate for optimal nutrition care as much as possible.
Malnutrition is also referred to as Nutritional Deficiencies.
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month helps promote resources and awareness around the issues of suicide prevention, how you can help others and how to talk about suicide without increasing the risk of harm.
With this year's hurricane season in full force, you may want to be aware of the Psychological effects of Natural disasters. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms from previous disasters, contact the Care Center for an appointment.
Read more here and remember, even though the article referenced a tornado in Oklahoma, all disasters have the same psychological effects.
Because bullying can occur before, during or after school hours, the beginning of the school is a great time to learn how to prevent bullying. While most reported bullying happens in the school building, a significant percentage also happens in places like on the playground or the bus. It can also happen travelling to or from school, in the youth’s neighborhood, or on the Internet.
Bullying occurs when a child tries to hurt another child physically or emotionally. Kids who bully use their power (like being popular or physically strong) to control or hurt others.
Research shows that parents and caregivers who spend at least 15 minutes a day talking with their child can build the foundation for a strong relationship and help prevent bullying.
Each August, the National Psoriasis Foundation sponsors Psoriasis Awareness Month to raise awareness, encourage research and advocate for people with psoriasis.
Psoriasis, an autoimmune disease, affects about 7.5 million people in the United States.
Psoriasis is a disease that causes plaques, which are itchy or sore patches of thick, red, dry skin.
Learn more about psoriasis at the Everyday Health Psoriasis Center, which includes great resources, stories, and information.
Immunization, or vaccination, helps prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. To stay protected against serious illnesses like the flu, measles, and pneumonia, adults need to get their shots – just like kids do. That's right - vaccines aren’t just for kids. People of all ages can get shots to protect them from serious diseases like flu, measles and pneumonia. It’s important to know which shots you need and when to get them.
Everyone age 6 months and older needs to get a flu vaccine every year. Other shots work best when they are given at certain ages.
Talk to your doctor or nurse to make sure that everyone in your family gets the shots they need.
Stay up to date on your shots. Vaccines Work!
Are you kids whining about being bored this summer? Are you running out of ideas to keep them entertained? Here are 33 activities under $10 that will keep your kids busy all summer.
The Plaquemines Community CARE Center is a not-for profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Its mission is to protect Children, Victims, the Elderly and Disabled of Plaquemines Parish by providing a professional, compassionate and coordinated approach to individual and family needs.
An intake worker will contact you within one business day to schedule an appointment for services
Every donation supports mental and behavioral health services for children and families of Plaquemines Parish.
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