An infusion of arts and culture is bringing about change in Princeton, West Virginia. Lori McKinney-Blankenship highlights the Riff Raffs Arts Collective in Mercer County on the current edition of Prevention WV.
The Riff Raff Arts Collective is also featured on the Our Mountain State community development website.
Prevention WV is a monthly, television news and interview program that highlights prevention, wellness and community development initiatives across WV. Learn more about the show (including air times and channels) at www.prevnet.org/preventionwvtv.
Jun 1, 2011
June Health Observances & Resources
Fireworks Safety Month (June – July 4th)
National Council on Fireworks Safety
WV Fire Commission
Cataract Awareness Month
Prevent Blindness America
Home Safety Month
Home Safety Council Toolkit
Men's Health Month & Week (June 9-13)
National Aphasia Awareness Month
National Aphasia Association
National Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month
The CMV Action Network
National Scleroderma Awareness Month
Scleroderma Foundation
National Rip Current Awareness Week (June 5-11)
National Weather Service Rip Current Safety
National Council on Fireworks Safety
WV Fire Commission
Cataract Awareness Month
Prevent Blindness America
Home Safety Month
Home Safety Council Toolkit
Men's Health Month & Week (June 9-13)
National Aphasia Awareness Month
National Aphasia Association
National Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month
The CMV Action Network
National Scleroderma Awareness Month
Scleroderma Foundation
National Rip Current Awareness Week (June 5-11)
National Weather Service Rip Current Safety
May 23, 2011
Currently on Prevention WV
For fifteen years, A.B.L.E. Families has helped low-income residents of Mingo County make positive changes in their lives. Barry Hudock and Sister Patricia Murray guest on the current edition of Prevention WV to highlight the non-profit, faith-based organization in Kermit, WV.
A.B.L.E. Families is also featured on the new Our Mountain State Website.
Prevention WV is a monthly, television news and interview program that highlights prevention, wellness and community development initiatives across WV. Learn more about the show (including air times and channels) at www.prevnet.org/preventionwvTV/default.aspx.
A.B.L.E. Families is also featured on the new Our Mountain State Website.
Prevention WV is a monthly, television news and interview program that highlights prevention, wellness and community development initiatives across WV. Learn more about the show (including air times and channels) at www.prevnet.org/preventionwvTV/default.aspx.
May 18, 2011
Take Care Campaign Now Has RX Take Back Toolkit
Data indicate social access (sharing) is a major contributor to the misuse of prescription drugs. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, most prescription drug abusers obtain their drugs from family and friends. In WV, 64% of nonmedical users of pain relievers reported getting the most recently used drug from a friend or relative for free, and another 7.6% reported buying them from a friend or relative. Recently, the White House released a national plan to address prescription drug abuse in the U.S. The plan includes public education components to raise awareness about the dangers of RX misuse.
The Take Care West Virginia Campaign was developed by the WV Prevention Resource Center and WV Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being to change social and cultural norms about sharing prescription drugs. Prescription misuse is dangerous, and sharing prescriptions is illegal. Initially launched in 2010, the Take Care Campaign features:
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS / WEBSITE: The primary component of Take Care WV is a series of research-based, professionally produced public service announcements (PSAs) including television, radio, and print spots. All of the PSAs are available to view and download via the campaign website, and they can also be viewed directly from You Tube. During a five-week paid media placement in the summer of 2010 and three-weeks in December 2010, the television PSAs aired more than 3,200 times on cable and broadcast stations across WV. The television PSAs have also aired for free via WV Library Commission programming, Marshall University Channel 25, Charleston Area Medical Center’s lobby TVs, and the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy TVs. Additionally, TV, radio and print PSAs have been distributed by local prevention and media partners thorough both paid and in-kind support. The campaign website features links to all the PSAs, RX drug facts/statistics, information about proper RX storage and disposal including a toolkit for RX Take Back events, and links to the WV Prescription Drug Abuse Quitline and WV Poison Center. Approximately 3,000 people have visited the website and/or viewed the PSAs via You Tube since the campaign was launched last year.
COMMUNITY DISCUSSION/PLANNING: Thirty-six (36) counties partnered with the WV Prevention Resource Center and WV Center for Civic Life last year to convene approximately 200 discussions and county-wide summits about what communities can do about prescription drug abuse. Resources (including a starter video, discussion guides, survey, etc.) for facilitating additional community discussions are available on the Take Care campaign website.
RX BAGS FOR PHARMACIES: All of WV’s 55 counties participated in statewide use of more than 1.5 million pharmacy bags with the Take Care WV logo/website/message. In the summer of 2010, county partners received large quantities of RX bags (the white paper ones you get your prescriptions in) to distribute to local pharmacies willing to participate. Most pharmacies, including many individual stores and major chains such as Rite Aid, Kroger, Walmart/Sam’s Club, and Fruth supported the initiative.
All Take Care WV campaign materials are available for public use, and most of the items can be edited to include local coalition information. Additional information is available by contacting michele.burnside@marshall.edu.
The Take Care WV Campaign was initially developed and implemented by the WV Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being and the WV Prevention Resource Center. It has been supported with funding from: 2009 Drug Free WV Grants, WV’s federal Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG), and WV’s federal Projects of Regional & National Significance (PRNS) Grant. WV’s SPF SIG and PRNS grants are federal grants from the U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.
The Take Care West Virginia Campaign was developed by the WV Prevention Resource Center and WV Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being to change social and cultural norms about sharing prescription drugs. Prescription misuse is dangerous, and sharing prescriptions is illegal. Initially launched in 2010, the Take Care Campaign features:
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS / WEBSITE: The primary component of Take Care WV is a series of research-based, professionally produced public service announcements (PSAs) including television, radio, and print spots. All of the PSAs are available to view and download via the campaign website, and they can also be viewed directly from You Tube. During a five-week paid media placement in the summer of 2010 and three-weeks in December 2010, the television PSAs aired more than 3,200 times on cable and broadcast stations across WV. The television PSAs have also aired for free via WV Library Commission programming, Marshall University Channel 25, Charleston Area Medical Center’s lobby TVs, and the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy TVs. Additionally, TV, radio and print PSAs have been distributed by local prevention and media partners thorough both paid and in-kind support. The campaign website features links to all the PSAs, RX drug facts/statistics, information about proper RX storage and disposal including a toolkit for RX Take Back events, and links to the WV Prescription Drug Abuse Quitline and WV Poison Center. Approximately 3,000 people have visited the website and/or viewed the PSAs via You Tube since the campaign was launched last year.
COMMUNITY DISCUSSION/PLANNING: Thirty-six (36) counties partnered with the WV Prevention Resource Center and WV Center for Civic Life last year to convene approximately 200 discussions and county-wide summits about what communities can do about prescription drug abuse. Resources (including a starter video, discussion guides, survey, etc.) for facilitating additional community discussions are available on the Take Care campaign website.
RX BAGS FOR PHARMACIES: All of WV’s 55 counties participated in statewide use of more than 1.5 million pharmacy bags with the Take Care WV logo/website/message. In the summer of 2010, county partners received large quantities of RX bags (the white paper ones you get your prescriptions in) to distribute to local pharmacies willing to participate. Most pharmacies, including many individual stores and major chains such as Rite Aid, Kroger, Walmart/Sam’s Club, and Fruth supported the initiative.
All Take Care WV campaign materials are available for public use, and most of the items can be edited to include local coalition information. Additional information is available by contacting michele.burnside@marshall.edu.
The Take Care WV Campaign was initially developed and implemented by the WV Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being and the WV Prevention Resource Center. It has been supported with funding from: 2009 Drug Free WV Grants, WV’s federal Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG), and WV’s federal Projects of Regional & National Significance (PRNS) Grant. WV’s SPF SIG and PRNS grants are federal grants from the U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.
May 2, 2011
May Health Observances and Resources
Arthritis Awareness Month
National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
WV Osteoporosis & Arthritis Program: www.wvbonenjoint.org
Better Hearing and Speech Month
WV Speech, Language & Hearing Association: www.wvsha.org/
Employee Health and Fitness Month
Wellness Council of WV: www.wcwv.org
Healthy Vision Month
Hepatitis Awareness Month / HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (May 18)
WV Div. of STD, HIV, & Hepatitis: 1-800-642-8244
Lupus Awareness Month
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
WV Comprehensive Cancer Program: www.wvcancer.com
Mental Health Month
Children's Mental Health Awareness Week (May 1 – 7)
WV Mental Health Consumers Association: www.wvmhca.org
National Celiac Disease Awareness Month
WV Gluten Intolerance Group: www.orgsites.com/wv/wvgig
National High Blood Pressure Education Month
Older Americans Month
WV Bureau of Senior Services: www.wvseniorservices.gov / www.wvseniors.org
National Alcohol- and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Week (May 8-14)
March of Dimes: www.marchofdimes.com/westvirginia
World No Tobacco Day (May 31)
WV Division of Tobacco: www.wvdtp.org
National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
WV Osteoporosis & Arthritis Program: www.wvbonenjoint.org
Better Hearing and Speech Month
WV Speech, Language & Hearing Association: www.wvsha.org/
Employee Health and Fitness Month
Wellness Council of WV: www.wcwv.org
Healthy Vision Month
Hepatitis Awareness Month / HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (May 18)
WV Div. of STD, HIV, & Hepatitis: 1-800-642-8244
Lupus Awareness Month
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
WV Comprehensive Cancer Program: www.wvcancer.com
Mental Health Month
Children's Mental Health Awareness Week (May 1 – 7)
WV Mental Health Consumers Association: www.wvmhca.org
National Celiac Disease Awareness Month
WV Gluten Intolerance Group: www.orgsites.com/wv/wvgig
National High Blood Pressure Education Month
Older Americans Month
WV Bureau of Senior Services: www.wvseniorservices.gov / www.wvseniors.org
National Alcohol- and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Week (May 8-14)
March of Dimes: www.marchofdimes.com/westvirginia
World No Tobacco Day (May 31)
WV Division of Tobacco: www.wvdtp.org
Apr 29, 2011
Safely Dispose of Your Unused and Expired Prescriptions
Please remember to safely dispose of unused or expired medications Saturday, April 30th, from 10 am - 2 pm during the national/statewide RX Take Back Day.
Find the location nearest you at www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html.
Please make sure all your family/friends/associates know about this opportunity to prevent RX abuse.
Find the location nearest you at www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html.
Please make sure all your family/friends/associates know about this opportunity to prevent RX abuse.
Apr 20, 2011
Substance Abuse Costs West Virginia More Than $1.6 Billion Annually
According to the latest report from the WV Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being (WV Partnership) and the WV Prevention Resource Center (WVPRC), the financial impact of drug and alcohol abuse in West Virginia is more than $1.6 billion annually. The report projects costs could rise to more than $2.3 billion by 2017 if urgent actions are not taken.
This report is the final in a series of reports that examine the cost of substance abuse on West Virginia’s criminal justice, healthcare, education, welfare and workforce systems. This final summative report incorporates estimates from all these sectors as well as includes data from the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) and the Commission on Drunk Driving Prevention (CDDP). Additionally, the report examines the magnitude of substance abuse in WV.
“The high costs of substance abuse presented in all of our reports are actually conservative, because they focus only on direct costs,” said Yetty Shobo, WVPRC Evaluation Specialist and author of the report. “Indirect cost of injuries to innocent parties by substance users and illness not directly due to substance use but that are complicated or extended due to substance use were not estimated. In addition, the cost of tobacco use and abuse is not included in any of the reports because that has been adequately examined in various studies.”
“The Financial Burden of Substance Abuse in West Virginia: Final Report in Series One” was funded with U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention’s Prevention as Community Development: Projects of Regional and National Significance grant funds.
At a drug summit in November 2009, the Governor, the WV Partnership, and the WVPRC released The Governor’s Comprehensive Plan to Address Substance Abuse in WV. The plan outlines the necessary infrastructure and resources to effectively combat substance abuse. Guided by the Blueprint for States: Policies to Improve the Ways States Organize and Deliver Alcohol and Drug Prevention & Treatment, the plan specifically recommends investment of state funding to support county-level coalitions/initiatives, regional and state projects, prevention research and prevention system infrastructure. The WV legislature has expressed significant interest in this issue, however funding has not yet been allocated.
The WV Partnership, created by Executive Order 8-04, is WV’s Governor-appointed substance abuse prevention and early intervention planning body. The WVPRC staffs the WV Partnership and provides support for WV’s community prevention and well-being initiatives.
Additional information about the WV Partnership, the WVPRC, The Comprehensive Plan to Address Substance Abuse in WV, and the Costs of Substance Abuse Project is available at www.PrevNet.org.
This report is the final in a series of reports that examine the cost of substance abuse on West Virginia’s criminal justice, healthcare, education, welfare and workforce systems. This final summative report incorporates estimates from all these sectors as well as includes data from the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) and the Commission on Drunk Driving Prevention (CDDP). Additionally, the report examines the magnitude of substance abuse in WV.
“The high costs of substance abuse presented in all of our reports are actually conservative, because they focus only on direct costs,” said Yetty Shobo, WVPRC Evaluation Specialist and author of the report. “Indirect cost of injuries to innocent parties by substance users and illness not directly due to substance use but that are complicated or extended due to substance use were not estimated. In addition, the cost of tobacco use and abuse is not included in any of the reports because that has been adequately examined in various studies.”
“The Financial Burden of Substance Abuse in West Virginia: Final Report in Series One” was funded with U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention’s Prevention as Community Development: Projects of Regional and National Significance grant funds.
At a drug summit in November 2009, the Governor, the WV Partnership, and the WVPRC released The Governor’s Comprehensive Plan to Address Substance Abuse in WV. The plan outlines the necessary infrastructure and resources to effectively combat substance abuse. Guided by the Blueprint for States: Policies to Improve the Ways States Organize and Deliver Alcohol and Drug Prevention & Treatment, the plan specifically recommends investment of state funding to support county-level coalitions/initiatives, regional and state projects, prevention research and prevention system infrastructure. The WV legislature has expressed significant interest in this issue, however funding has not yet been allocated.
The WV Partnership, created by Executive Order 8-04, is WV’s Governor-appointed substance abuse prevention and early intervention planning body. The WVPRC staffs the WV Partnership and provides support for WV’s community prevention and well-being initiatives.
Additional information about the WV Partnership, the WVPRC, The Comprehensive Plan to Address Substance Abuse in WV, and the Costs of Substance Abuse Project is available at www.PrevNet.org.
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