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For more events go to the OFW Calendar.
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Job Opening: Planned Parenthood of KY’s Director of Executive and Community Affairs (DECA)
The DECA responsibilities cover education, community relations, and volunteer recruitment/coordination activities. The DECA also works with the CEO on public policy and development activities for PPKY. In addition to DECA, there are also two Educator & Community Advocate positions (one each at the BHC and LHC) that report to the DECA and provide additional support these activities.
Over the past 12 month several programs have been initiated that are being implemented and/or are planned for further expansion. To that end, we would like to recruit and individual for this role who has expertise within one or more of the following initiatives:
- Hispanic-Latino Outreach
- Men’s Engagement
- Peer Education (High School and College Students)
- LBGT Outreach
- Community Partners Coalition Building & Programs Coordination
For more information on how to apply click here.
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The Healing Place: Groundbreaking Celebration
Women in Early Recovery are very different from men, physically, mentally and emotionally. And most of the time, they do not come alone. There are children involved, whether those children are with their mother or are absent because of her addiction. On May 15, 2008, board members, community leaders, and former & present clients gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Women's and Children's community of the Healing Place that will be located on 15th and Hill Street. After the construction, they will be able to serve almost twice as many women than they were previously able to serve on the old women's campus. More on this story...
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The Kentucky Foundation for Women is now accepting applications for new Board Members
The KFW invites applications for up to three new Board members to serve three-year terms beginning June 15, 2008. Applicants should be committed to the mission of the foundation, which is to promote positive social change by supporting varied feminist expression in the arts. In addition, applicants should be comfortable identifying as a feminist or womanist, compatible with collaborative decision making, dedicated to acting in the best interests of KFW, open to new ideas, and willing to work with diverse points of view. Previous board or committee experience is preferred but not required.
To find out more about application process for KFW click here.
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"Letters to My Sisters: Plain Truths and Straightforward Advice from a Gynecologist"
New Albany, Ohio - May 5, 2008 - Ben Bosah Books is pleased to make available to you an abridged ebook of The 2007 Benjamin Franklin Awards Finalist in the non-fiction category "Letters to My Sisters: Plain Truths and Straightforward Advice from a Gynecologist" in honor of National Women's Health Week. This award-winning book written by Ngozi Osuagwu, MD, FACOG, RYT is an easy read and should be beneficial to your aims of improving women's health.
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Kentucky Youth Advocates Need Information on “Predatory Lending”
As you may know, Kentucky Youth Advocates (KYA) helped pass an important bill in the legislature recently to protect working families from the debt trap of payday loans.
KYA is interested in hearing more from individuals who have used payday loans or are interested in the topic of "predatory lending". If you or someone you know fits this description, please contact KYA staffer DeWayne Westmoreland at dwestmo@kyyouth.org or 502-895-8167.
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Courageous Kids is looking for children for this summer.
This is free for the children to attend. The goal is to fill the camp and serve as many children as possible.
Camp Schedules and Application Forms are available at: www.courageouskids.org.
If anyone has a child that has a questionable diagnosis, please contact Mariah Hayes or Donita Monroe and they will help place the child in the most appropriate session. Mariah and Donita can be reached at 270-618-2912.
Tina Smith, RN, BSN
Camper Recruiter
The Center for Courageous Kids
1501 Burnley Road
Scottsville, KY 42164
270-618-2900 ext 239
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A.C.T. Preparation Workshop:
Classes will meet on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings May 19, through June 11, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008-Classroom I
Tuesday, May 20, 2008-Classroom I
Wednesday, May 21, 2008-Classroom I
Tuesday, May 27, 2008-Classroom I
(Skipping Monday, May 26 and Wednesday May 28)
Monday, June 2, 2008-Classroom I
Tuesday, June 3, 2008-Classroom I
Wednesday, June 4, 2008-Classroom I
Wednesday, June 11, 2008-Classroom I
(Skipping Monday, June 9 and Tuesday June10)
Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Place: Jewish Family and Vocational Service Roth Family Center 3587 Dutchmans Lane
A.C.T. Fee: $160 includes two latest editions ACT Prep. Textbooks
(Classes - 4 English and Reading and 4 Math and Science)
Workshop is limited to 20 students To REGISTER Call (502) 452-6341
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Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness -
HEALTH & WELLNESS SCHEDULE for May – August 2008.
Please forward this information to anyone that may find it useful.
Topics offered include:
Diabetes Self-Management Series (No Charge)
Diabetes Support Group (No Charge)
Weight Control Series (No Charge)
Low-Impact Aerobics Classes (25 cents per class)
Tai Chi Classes (No Charge)
Stop Smoking Classes (Call 574-STOP) ($10 per series plus the cost of nicotine replacement therapy)
For more information go to:
http://www.louisvilleky.gov/health/chep.htm
Click on the Classes: Health and Wellness link.
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Healthy Journey for Two Educational Baby Shower
For: Any Pregnant Women (multiple dates in May)
Why: Learn the do’s and don’ts of a healthy Pregnancy
(Pregnant women will receive a diaper bag and/or baby items!!! Chances to win prizes such as (7) pc. layette set(s), bottle sets, etc.!!!)
View Flyer with dates and locations
Have questions? Call Jackie Engle, Prevention Specialist @ 439-4591.
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Women Who Write: Poetry and Short Prose Contest
Women Who Write, a Louisville writing group, is accepting entries from women for its 12th Annual Poetry and Short Prose Contest. Entry deadline is May 31, 2008. Winners will be awarded cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category, and be published in Calliope, the group’s yearly anthology. They will also read their winning work at the contest awards program in December in Louisville.
Applicants can enter as often as they wish with a submission total of 10 pages. Prose pieces can be up to five double-spaced pages; each poem can run up to two pages. Entries, two copies each, must be in 12 point Times font. Include a cover page listing author, address, phone, email, and poetry and prose title(s). Women Who Write members are ineligible.
Carridder M. Jones, a local playwright and historian, began Women Who Write in 1992. The group meets monthly, where they read their work and receive gentle, supportive critiques, in the reading room of Highland-Shelby Park Library in the Mid-City Mall, 1250 Bardstown Road, Louisville.
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Please help the Kentucky Women's Health Registry:
Take the Challenge! Enroll 3 friends!
The CHALLENGE: In order to achieve our goal of enrolling 2,500 women each year into the Registry, we ask each of you to help us enroll three of your friends, family or co-workers. All you do is simply complete a 20-minute survey once a year. (link to survey) … call 1-800-929-2320 for more information.
Did you Know?
- Heart disease is the #1 killer of American women?
- Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer of women in the United States. Colorectal cancer and breast cancer are the second and third leading cancer killers of women
- Women are more likely than men to die from a stroke?
- Nearly twice as many women as men die from Alzheimer's disease each year?
- Seventy-five percent of Americans living with autoimmune disorders (such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis) are women?
- Women are far more likely than men to suffer from chronic pain and chronic fatigue?
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