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June is National Hunger Awareness Month

Source: www.feedingamerica.org, 2017
 

The Good Shephard Food Bank of Maine provides a resource to search for local hunger relief agencies. 
Welcome to Healthy Oxford Hill's
Executive Director, Steven Johndro!

 
Steve earned a Bachelor’s degree in Community Health Education from the University of Maine at Farmington, he then went on to pursue a Master’s degrees in Health Administration, Geriatric Health, and Public Health from A.T. Still University, School of Health Management in Kirksville, Montana.  In 2015, he completed the Health Leadership Development Program at the Daniel Hanley Center for Health Leadership.
 
Steve has over fifteen years of experience working in public health across Maine.  During this time he has worked for Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, The United Way of Mid-Maine, Western Maine Community Action, Healthy Androscoggin and Maine Medical Center. In these roles, he has developed strong leadership and management skills, as well as proven accomplishment in grant writing and project planning, implementation and evaluation. 


“Public health is my passion.  I have had the great fortune of working with Health Oxford Hills through my previous role as the Executive Director for Healthy Androscoggin.  Healthy Oxford Hills is a highly respected public health agency serving Oxford County, and I am excited about the opportunity to be a part of this motivated team, working together to ensure our community is healthy and has access to the resources we offer.”
HOH Community Coalition Luncheon Meetings
Our coalition meetings are held monthly from 11:45 to 1:00 on the 4th Tuesday each month at the Harper Conference Center, Ripley Medical Office Building, Stephens Memorial Hospital.

 The meetings offer an opportunity for community health organizations and individuals to exchange information and build partnerships that improve the quality of life for Oxford Hills' citizens.

 

Our next Luncheon meeting will be Tuesday, June 18th. An educator from the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention will be talking with us about Tick born illness and steps you can take to prevent ticks.

**We'd like to hear from you!**
Please fill out this quick poll and let us know
what you'd like to hear about at our monthly meetings.


Interested in attending a SNAP-Ed class?! There are a number of classes available that offer education on healthy eating and how to get the most value out of your weekly grocery shopping.

 
 

























 














Contact our office for more information 739-6222
or email Holly Utt or Hollie Legee-Cressman
Western Foothills Land Trust is gearing up the campaign to raise funds for our trail expansion at Roberts Farm. They need your help! WFLT are seeking testimonials from trail users. Did you enjoy skiing or snowshoeing this winter? Did you participate in a skijoring clinic? How about the fat bike race or snowshoe festival during winter carnival week? Do you love to hike with your dog? Do you enter one of their biathlons or trail races? Whatever activity you enjoy, they want to hear from you. Tell them why you love Roberts Farm and why you can’t wait for the upcoming trail expansion. Feel free to email staff@wfltmaine.org

A new drop-in safe space for youth aged
12-21 on Wednesdays starting June 12th!



A couple more upcoming Second Nature Adventure Challenge hikes in partnership with Mahoosuc Land Trust, Mahoosuc Pathways, Inc., & the Western Foothills Land Trust:

Saturday June 15th: Rumford Whitecap. 
A 5-mile round-trip hike that offers an open summit with great views.

Thursday, July 25th: Glassface Ledges. 
This short, moderately difficult hike offers beautiful views of the Androscoggin River and the surrounding valley.

Be sure to wear layers of clothing, hiking boots or rugged sneakers, bring plenty of water, and lunch/snacks.

Email Outside@mahoosucpathways.org to arrange carpooling.
 
Photo of Rumford Whitecap
photo courtesy of mashable.com

We all know that saying "It takes a village," but do we really understand the benefits of it? We are naturally social beings who want to belong in our communities but some of us do not necessarily feel that inclusivity. Self-care isn't enough. We need community care to thrive, an article written by Heather Dockray, explains the important role community plays when thinking about personal health and wellness. It doesn't take much to make someone feel included; a simple smile and introduction or a phone call to an old friend can provide a sense of connection and continue to build community.
NAMI Maine provides programming to educate the community about mental health issues. There are a number of programs to provide they provide to schools and students as well. Check them out below, maybe there is something you can bring to your school next year!
Just a reminder from our Tobacco Prevention Specialist
 






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