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| | | • | What’s Going On / Public Health News
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| | • | Let’s Eat! / PIPs Plate Ideas
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| | | | • | Previous & Upcoming Events
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| | • | Workbook Giveaway Raffle!!
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| | | | On behalf of my family, I want to express our heartfelt thanks for your sympathy and support following the loss of my grandfather. Surrounded by family, Pop Pop passed peacefully one week before his 91st birthday.
| In both presentations and personal conversations, I often share how deeply my family has shaped who I am. My grandparents played a profound role in both my personal life and professional journey. While in high school, I changed my intended college major from Physical Therapy to Nursing after Mom Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. More than a decade into my nursing career, the experience of caring for Pop Pop as his hospice nurse deepened my understanding that health, wellness, dignity, and compassion continue through hospice and end-of-life care.
| I am incredibly grateful for the close and meaningful relationships I shared with both of them. Knowing they are now together as guardian angels watching over me and our family brings comfort and peace.
| The love, laughter, lessons, and legacy my grandparents passed down are deeply woven into the mission, vision, and values of Prevention is Possible LLC!
| | | Happy Nurses Week for the love, dignity, and dedication to your patients!
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| | | | | Happy Mother’s Day to all the PIP Mommas!!
| I was a big ol’ baby (10+ lbs!), and my mom delivered me naturally — something she never lets me forget! Shout out to my mom for that and for every sacrifice she has made for me — mind, body, and so much more.
| She has always been one of my biggest supporters, encouraging the work I do every step of the way. As a social worker for more than a decade, she is also a fierce and passionate advocate for her community, constantly pouring into the lives of others.
| Without her, there would be no me! Thank you, Ma, for your love, sacrifices, and support
| | | Pathways to Healthy Living Workbook Series
| Digital & Physical Copies Now Available!!
| | For over a year, PIP has been working on these fun and engaging activity books — and they’re finally here! Designed to inspire learning at home or on the go, our books are available in both physical and digital formats. Perfect for learners of all ages, (middle school students and older).
| From healthy eating and understanding how the body works to exploring the importance of healthy living, PIP makes learning interactive, educational, and fun!
| Visit the website directly to purchase your copy today! We’d love to hear your feedback!
| | | • | Activity Sheets, Planners and Trackers #2
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| | • | Puzzles and Tracking Sheets #1
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| Keep reading to learn how to win a FREE workbook when you leave us a review!
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| What’s Going On?!
| Public Health News
| | | • | Strait of Hormuz Growing Impact
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| | ○ | If you haven’t heard of the Strait of Hormuz yet, you have likely already felt the impact of disruptions along this essential 21-mile waterway bordering Iran.
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| | ○ | The Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most important shipping routes — has experienced major disruptions during the ongoing U.S.–Iran conflict, placing significant strain on global energy and supply chains. Because a large portion of the world’s oil and natural gas normally passes through the strait, the disruption has contributed to higher fuel prices, shipping delays, and rising costs for industries that rely on petroleum-based products, including packaging, fertilizer, and manufacturing. Analysts warn that if disruptions continue, consumers could see higher prices for fuel, food, and other everyday goods in the months ahead.
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| | | | | | • | AI Data Centers - Taking More Than Data
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| | ○ | AI has become a powerful tool in business and everyday life, but experts warn that its rapid growth comes with environmental costs — especially regarding water use.
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| | ○ | AI and cloud data centers require enormous amounts of water to keep servers cool, with some large facilities using hundreds of thousands to millions of gallons per day. As data centers continue expanding, communities in drought-prone and rapidly growing areas are raising concerns about increasing strain on local water supplies and power grids.
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| | ○ | A handful of towns across the United States (Arizona, Texas, Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, Utah and California) are already facing water shortages, conservation measures, and worsening water stress caused by a combination of drought, population growth, aging infrastructure, and rising industrial demand — including large-scale data centers.
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| | ○ | At the same time, researchers are also debating how growing reliance on AI could affect learning habits, critical thinking, and future jobs as automation becomes more common in schools and workplaces.
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| | | | | | • | Preparation = Plan + Problem Solve
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| | ○ | Take time to consider your household’s everyday needs, including food preferences, allergies, medications, and medical supplies. Building emergency preparedness gradually can make the process more affordable and less overwhelming.
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| | ○ | Start by adding a few non-perishable items at a time, such as canned foods, water or filters, batteries, flashlights, first aid supplies, and low blood sugar snacks — what else gets regularly used or may be necessary during an emergency situation?
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| | ○ | Don’t forget essential medications, testing supplies, inhalers, or EpiPens, and remember that children and older adults may need special forms of medication.
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| Emergency preparedness can help reduce stress and keep your family safer during power outages, severe weather, or other unexpected emergencies.
| Stay tuned next month for more on Creating Your Emergency Bag!
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| Let’s Eat!
| Introducing PIP’s Plates
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| | | PIP’s Signature Salad
| On busy nights, try pairing a plant-based or lean protein with a hearty, nutrient-packed salad for a quick and balanced meal.
| Save time by washing and chopping vegetables, herbs, beans, and toppings in advance, then store them in containers for easy grab-and-go salads, snacks, and meals throughout the week. You can also batch prep homemade salad dressings ahead of time or add them right before serving for freshness and flavor.
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| Rather than avoiding fruit because of concerns about natural sugars, enjoy them whole and pair them wisely!
| Combine fruit with non-starchy vegetables for a filling, lower-carb snack, or add a plant-based protein such as beans along with whole grains like quinoa, couscous, or barley to create a nutritious, fiber-filled meal that is both satisfying and delicious.
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| | | | Caregiver’s Corner
| Free Resources for Caregivers
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| Complete this brief form and let us know what caregiving resources and topics you’d like to read about!
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| | | Let’s Move
| Your calf muscles act as your body’s “second heart,” by helping to pump blood back up towards your chest every time you move.
| Perform 3 sets of 20 standing or seated heel raises daily.
| Keeping your calves strong is more for toned legs — it’ll improve your circulation, heart function, and long-term cardiovascular health!!
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| | | We cannot do it alone! Over the past 2 months, PIP participated in several community events and presentations! Thank you to all of the organizations that partnered with PIP to empower and educate our community!
| | | • | Mt. Hebron Progressive Association Health Webinar - 3/2, 3/3
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| | • | Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center’s SHIELD Program | Pre Diabetes Nutrition - 3/3
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| | • | Transitions Homeless Shelter | Diabetes Management - 3/5
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| | • | Haskell Heights First Baptist Church | Diabetes & Heart Health - 3/28
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| | • | Original Origin’s Health & Wellness Seminar - 3/29
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| | • | Sunset Blvd Church of Christ’s Community Wellness Fair - 4/11
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| | • | Busby Community Center | Diabetes Prevention & Management - 4/22
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| | • | Farmasis No Added Sugar Challenge - 4/20 to 4/27
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| | | | | • | Ag and Art Tour @ The Grow Farm - 6/6, 6/7
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| | • | 3rd Annual HopKare Geriatric Summit: Healthy Aging - 9/16
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| | | Visit our website to schedule a group presentation, one-on-one session, and explore other services!
| Need help planning a health event? We’d love to help! Contact us today!
| | | | | We are so excited to announce our Pathways to Healthy Living Workbooks are now available! All you have to do is leave us a review to enter our free raffle. One monthly winner will receive a free digital or physical copy of the Pathways to Healthy Living Workbook.
| Visit the website directly to purchase your copy today! We’d love to hear your feedback!
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