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Volume 1V, Issue III March 2013

Vital Records Office gets new look Board of Health

CHDs Vital Records Office, located at the Elm Street Health Center, was the recipient of several art pieces created by international and award-winning artist Annie Ruth, along with local youth. Our visitors and staff welcome the addition, said Tunu Kinebrew, Deputy Director for the Vital Records Office. The artwork is the result of CHDs Health Promotion and Worksite Wellness Division, Communications Office and countless others who worked bringing the project to fruition. The Vital Records Office has the highest volume of visitors of all CHD locations. The office provides birth and death certificates for anyone born in the state of Ohio. Annie Ruth is a renowned international artist whose efforts are global. For more information, visit www.annieruth.com.

advocates for Medicaid Expansion

Cincinnati Board of Health Chair, Joyce Kinley and ViceChair, Dr. Rick Schwen have been working closely with a South Western Ohio coalition including, Legal Aide, the faith based community, local hospitals and many others to advocate for the expansion of Medicaid in Ohio. As a key safety net health services provider, Medicaid expansion will help the City of Cincinnati health centers ensure coverage for more of Cincinnatis uninsured citizens (an est.16,800 individuals) and enhance services provided. Expansion will reduce costs, provide services to more individuals in need and lead to a healthier, more productive citizenry. The U.S. Supreme Court decision in June of 2012 upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The decision determined that states are not required to expand Medicaid, meaning each state must choose to opt-in in order to receive
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ABOVE: Murals created by students at several CPS schools including Rothenberg Elementary and Hughes High School. RIGHT: Mural created by youth of the Juvenile Detention Center.

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Page 2 100% reimbursement from the federal government for 3 years, and drop to no less than 90% annually. In Ohio, Governor John Kasichs recommended 2014-2015 budget includes the expansion. In June the state legislature will decide whether to keep this provision in the budget.

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National Public Health Week

Each year, NPHW focuses on a different theme, and this year's theme is Public Health is Return On Investment: Save Lives, Save Money. The 2013 theme was developed to highlight the value of prevention and the importance of well-supported public health systems in preventing disease, saving lives and curbing health care spending. CHD will be celebrating NPHW by engaging with the community to deliver public health messages. Since 1995, NPHW has been observed as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation.

Health and Hip Hop Summit

The University of Cincinnati is hosting the first annual Health and Hip Hop Summit Thursday, April 4, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the African American Cultural Resource Center. Information will be presented on several different health topics from an ethnic perspective as they relate to the student population. CHDs Denisha Porter, Dr. Jennifer Mooney and Eric Washington are among the presenters. Community members and UC students are encouraged to attend and provide feedback.

April: National Minority Health Month

This years theme is Advance Health Equity Now. Everyone should have the chance to live a healthy Photo by CDC life, regardless of who they are or where they live. CHD has a long and proud tradition of providing health services and education to any residents in need. Today CHD continues to serve as a premier safety net provider in the City. For more information, visit www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov.

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Power of Womens Health

The second annual Power Of Womens Health conference will take place on April 20, from 8:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., at the Cincinnati Hamilton County Community Action Agency at 1740 Langdon Farm Road. The Power of Womens Health empowers women to eradicate barriers to good health in their lives and communities in thoughtful, educated and sustainable ways. The Power of Womens Health mission is to provide up-to-date and sustainable ideas and topics in health education and information to women in the Cincinnati community. The conference series committee is comprised of the American Cancer Society, CHD Creating Healthy Communities Program, Healthy Women Healthy - Lives Program and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. RSVP at 1-888-227-6446 x4701.