in celebration of National Minority Health Month, the College of Health Sciences and Human Services at Cal State University Monterey Bay will present three speakers for its diversity series:  Milton Bluehouse Jr.,JD, David Good & Bernardo Ca'amal Itza.

Milton Bluehouse Jr., JD is the owner of Tribal Consultation Resources. He has worked on tribal political campaigns and offered valuable guidance to the U.S. presidential and congressional campaigns as well.

David Good, MS is the owner of The Good Project and a public speaker who travels internationally to educate, raise awareness, and provide personal, unique insights on climate change, public health and economic issues facing the Yanomami of Venezuela and the Cabecar of Costa Rica.

Bernardo Ca'amal Itzá,Lic has served as the representative for the Maya for the United Nations. His radio shows articles documenting Mayan culture and health are listened to and read throughout the Americas. Professor Ca'amal Itzá was awarded the Atkins Prize for his work in defense of the economically poor and undeserved by the University of Toronto.

What: College of Health Sciences and Human Services Diversity Celebration Speaker Series: National Minority Health Month.
When: Thursday April 6, 2017 4:00-6:00 P.M.
Where: CSUMB Alumni & Visitor's Center, 5108 Fourth Avenue, Marina, CA 93933
Cost: Free public event
Information: Roraima Enriquez, corenriquez@csumb.edu (831)582-3736

Should students stand in the classroom? Come to Pacific Grove to find out

Should students increase in-class physical activity to help their health and performance? “Kids Are Meant to Move!” a panel with several experts -- including the representative of a standing desk manufacturer -- will address this topic.

Presenters:

Juliet Starlett, San Francisco Crossfit Founder, StandUpKids.org: Impact of sedentary behavior on mobility, range of motion, ergonomics and posture, and the importance of NEAT (UPDATE: Starlett won't be able to attend due to a scheduling conflict)
Bob Hill, Ergotron Education Manager: Research overview as it relates to introducing standing into the classroom
Joy Colangelo, author Embodied Wisdom: · Habits for a preventative lifestyle:
Joey DiPuma, District Technology Innovation Coordinator, Flagler Schools: Real classroom experience with standing desks:

WHAT: Kids Are Meant to Move!
WHEN: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 21.
WHERE: Pacific Grove USD’s Robert Down Elementary School Auditorium
485 Pine Ave, Pacific Grove.

Health summer internship offered

Health Career Connection provides paid internship opportunities to undergraduate students interested in careers in public health and healthcare, with a priority emphasis on health management and policy, health education, community health, environmental health, other areas of public health.

The organization strongly encourage students of color and those from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply. HCC has a commitment to increasing the number and diversity of healthcare leaders and professionals and also to increasing opportunities for people who are from or want to serve underserved communities.

Deadline to apply is Feb. 11.

For more information, click here.

Alisal Union kicks off basketball league

About 450 children are expected to participate in the district's first annual basketball league, which will kick off Saturday at 11 a.m. at Martin Luther King Academy in Salinas. Ten coaches has been hired for ten of the school sites, said Francisco Estrada Jr., coordinator of the program. Superintendent John Ramirez and the board of trustees are expected to lead an inaugural ceremony at 12:30 p.m. In these day and age of childhood obesity, having more sports available at school sites is key, so way to go, Alisal students!

Chiquillos, chiquillos everywhere at family day run in East Salinas

Over 500 people participated in Saturday's first Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk and Family Day at Natividad Creek Park, an event designed to promote healthy activities in East Salinas.

Organizers were ecstatic with the level of participation. "It not only brought out a large number of participants to engage in health promoting activities, but it also encompassed the feeling of community that our city needs," wrote Carmen Gil, coordinator with Building Healthy Communities, The California Endowment initiative that organized the event.

The day kicked off with a 5K through the park which took the runners under a tunnel decorated by graffiti art done by local youth. The youth worked on the art piece the day before and they were ecstatic. They expressed how grateful they were to the city for allowing them to express themselves through their preferred art form. After the 5K there was a Children’s 1K in which over 80 Children participated, and that was finally followed by a Toddler Trot for children 3 and under which engaged about 20 toddlers.

“It was amazing to witness entire families engaging a health promoting activity. You got to see mom, dad, and their little ones running together. The smile’s on the parent’s faces when their children crossed the finish line and were awarded medals; were priceless. It was great to see parents encourage their little ones and begin to engage them in an activity that can help them live a healthier lifestyle," Gil said.

The day continued with a Health Fair presented by Students Interested in Medicine Association of Hartnell College, which offered free health screening and resources to participants. To conclude, there was live music and a Zumba dancing.

Ah, if we could only have these type of events every weekend in Salinas!!!

Shriners Hospital to evaluate children in Greenfield

Children up to age 18 are eligible for care at Shriners Hospital for Children, if after examination by a Shriners Hospital for Children Physician, there is a reasonable possibility they can benefit from the specialized services available.

Acceptance as a patient is based solely on a child’s medical needs. Care is provided regardless of patients’ ability to pay.

Shriners Hospital for Children provides care for:
Orthopedic conditions 
Burns
Spinal Cord Injuries 
Cleft Lip and Palate

An evaluation will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Clinic de Salud del Valle de Salinas, 808 Oak Ave., Greenfield. For more information, call Erick Lopez at 757-8689 or 240-1220