COVID-19
While the state of Illinois has ended its mask mandate and other COVID-19 restrictions, we want to continue to advocate for precautionary measures and guidance to help reduce the spreading of COVID-19 through proper hand washing, social distancing, respiratory etiquette and cleaning and disinfecting regularly. We are currently fully reopened with all programs and services available for in-person and virtual access.
McK-UDOS Coalition Meeting Minutes
Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Time: 11:00 am- 12:30 pm via Zoom
PROGRAM UPDATES
- McK-UDOS Youth Coalition
- Introducing Brian Wang as youth coalition member
- He would like to focus on recruitment for the youth coalition and eventually organizing a health event in Chinatown Square during the spring/summer
- Narcan training was a success
- Special thanks to Carlos for taking the time to train us on how to use this life-saving device!
- Introducing Brian Wang as youth coalition member
- Student and Parent Workshop Updates
- 34 Workshops held in 9 Schools since September 2022 – November 17th, 2022
- Student Workshops have been very successful
- Biggest workshop has been the Vaping Assembly for 6th to 8th grade at Hernandez facilitated presentations to ~800 students over the course of the day.
- Reoccurring workshops at James Ward Elementary for 4th to 8th Graders
- Workshop activities
- Showed pictures from Haines Stress Management Workshop where had stress toolkits--drawing things that helped them relax
- Pictures of students thoughts on Substance Use and Vaping from Hernandez Vaping Workshop
- Parent Workshops
- Parents enjoy the topics discussed on Mental Health, Substances, and other topics related to kids
- A featured workshop was Art Therapy from Parent University at Richards High School where parents painted things they liked that helped them relax
- Narcan Distribution
- MAHA is in progress of becoming a Narcan distribution site
- Partnered up with RUSH SUD-Center of Excellence to educate and distribute Narcan in Spanish and Chinese at the Pilsen Wellness Center Food Pantry once to twice every month
PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENTS
- MAHA
- Annual fundraiser dinner – Saturday, December 10th
- TIC Training – Nov. 30th and Dec. 5th
- Registration already closed but we will let the coalition know of any future updates
- West Care
- Mark Sanders will conduct a 2-hour free workshop on Youth Mentoring
- Friday, December 9th from 10am-12pm
- Email to [email protected] if you would like to attend
- Mark Sanders will conduct a 2-hour free workshop on Youth Mentoring
- Prevention First
- Working with Cannabis regulation and oversight office to develop Point-of-Sale messaging for dispensaries
- Working on partnership with dispensaries, focusing on new dispensaries
- Starting with them to develop messaging that is displayed in dispensaries
- There will be a need for community partners
- Webinar series planned for March 2023
- Intersection of cannabis policy and injury prevention
- More information will be coming soon
- Working with Cannabis regulation and oversight office to develop Point-of-Sale messaging for dispensaries
- Riveredge Hospital –
- “The Emotionally Healthy Child” webinar
- Scheduled for Friday December 9th from 10am-12pm
- $10 fee to attend
- Registration link: https://ipha.com/event/details/295/rise-n-learn-webinar-the-emotionally-healthy-child#gsc.tab=0
- “The Emotionally Healthy Child” webinar
OPEN DISCUSSION
- Whiteboard activity – What are some things you would like to see in the next year?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Next Meeting January 12th, 2023 at 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
- Happy Holidays to all our wonderful members!
