A culture of wellness that achieves optimal health for everyone. Horizons Community Solutions covers 32 counties in southwest Georgia:
Atkinson
Baker
Ben Hill
Berrien
Brooks
Calhoun
Clay
Clinch
Coffee
Colquitt
Cook
Crisp
Decatur
Dougherty
Early
Echols
Grady
Irwin
Lanier
Lee
Lowndes
Miller
Mitchell
Quitman
Randolph
Seminole
Sumter
Terrell
Thomas
Tift
Turner
Worth
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Operating as usual
Baltimore Orioles’ Trey Mancini shares his story of battling colon cancer
As Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month winds down, one of the favorite players on the Baltimore Orioles, Trey Mancini, is back in the lineup after beating colon cancer. TODAY’s Craig Melvin reports.
The Emory Prevention Research Center is offering a second free training webinar on Grant Writing on April 23rd from 10-11:30 am.
This training covers additional topics not covered in last year’s grant writing training. Topics include:
• Finding sources of funding
• Identifying different types of funders
• Identifying evaluation questions
• Drafting an evaluation plan
If you attended the last webinar on Grant Writing, this webinar is a great follow-up! (though not a pre-requisite).
Space is limited, so sign up now: https://bit.ly/38aewPH
Safe and Sound: Colon Cancer Awareness Month
In this week’s Safe and Sound, we’re talking about Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
One of our original board members retired last month after 18 years of dedicated service to Horizons. Thank you, Mark Wilson, for your support of our work and your dedication to this region in helping start the Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition.
Donate to cancer research in Georgia while doing your taxes!
Did you know that the State of Georgia offers an option to donate to cancer research on the state income tax form? The program, named the Georgia Cancer Research Fund, is listed as item #32 on the Income Tax Form 500, and filers can donate as little as $1. Tell your family and friends! The deadline to file your taxes is April 15. More information is available GeorgiaCancerInfo.org.
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Check out this #throwbackthursday video from Captain Colon! Screening saves lives. #colorectalcancerawareness #prevention #horizons #health
Call 229-352-9100 for more information about our Community Cancer Screening Program.
Get Screened!
Check out this #throwbackthursday video from Captain Colon! Screening saves lives. #colorectalcancerawareness #prevention #horizons #health
Call 229-352-9100 for more information about our Community Cancer Screening Program.
JOB OPENING: Horizons Community Solutions is hiring for a Program Coordinator to provide navigation services for our Community Cancer Screening Program. See link for job description, minimum requirements and salary range.
https://app.trinethire.com/companies/1341-horizons-community-solutions/jobs/36265-program-coordinator
Job Summary/Overview Reporting directly to the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator is responsible for performing a wide range of complex and unique functions to provide project coordination and facilitation for Horizons Community Solutions, formerly called the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia....
JOB OPENING - Research Specialist: Remote position with estimated hours of 2-5 per week between until March 2021. Research Specialist will be trained to recruit study participants and then conduct research activities in a digital environment. Responsible for various research activities, which may include data collection and data entry as well as related administrative support and reporting duties. Currently seeking applicant who resides in southwest Georgia.
https://app.trinethire.com/companies/1341-horizons-community-solutions/jobs/31434-research-specialist
Job Summary This is a temporary part-time position and is dependent upon expected local research funding provided by Emory University. THIS POSITION IS REMOTE. The position involves variable, nontraditional hours estimated at 2-5 hours per week between December 2020 and March 2021. The research team...
JOB OPENING - Research Specialists: Remote positions with estimated hours of 2-5 per week between December 2020 and March 2021. Research Specialists will be trained to recruit study participants and then conduct research activities in a digital environment. Responsible for various research activities, which may include data collection and data entry as well as related administrative support and reporting duties. Currently seeking applicants who reside in southwest Georgia.
https://app.trinethire.com/companies/1341-horizons-community-solutions/jobs/31434-research-specialist
Job Summary This is a temporary part-time position and is dependent upon expected local research funding provided by Emory University. THIS POSITION IS REMOTE. The position involves variable, nontraditional hours estimated at 2-5 hours per week between December 2020 and March 2021. The research team...
Support Horizons by eating at El Vaqueros!
Eat at El Vaquero today to support Horizons!
Eat at El Vaquero today to support Horizons!
The Emory Prevention Research Center announces new mini-grants for Addressing Social Determinants of Health. Up to five mini-grants will be awarded to support a community organizing approach to improve a social determinant of health in SW Georgia. Grant recipients will learn about evidence-based practices and will work with community members to develop and implement action plans.
Applications are due by December 7, 2020.
Visit El Vaquero on Thursday, November 12 to support Horizons!
Join us for the Tap into a Good Cause event on October 29 at Pretoria Fields. Thank you to Pretoria Fields and WALB for supporting our organization!
The Emory Prevention Research Center is offering a free training webinar on Grant Writing on September 11th from 10-11:30 am EST. Participants will receive an overview of how to write a successful grant proposal. Topics include: sections of a grant proposal, common pitfalls of unsuccessful proposals, writing a needs statement and project description, and reviewing a grant. If you attended the last webinar on Community Assessments, this webinar is a great follow-up!
Space is limited, so sign up now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RFM8D58
The EPRC is offering a free training webinar on Community Assessment on Friday, August 14th from 10-11:30 am EST.
Join Cam Escoffery and Erin-Lebow-Skelley as they share an overview of how to conduct and manage a community assessment.
Other topics include:
- benefits of a community assessment
- types of data collection
- finding community or health data to inform future programing or grantwriting
Space is limited, so sign up now. Please register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CRYLYNJ
Horizons Community Solutions is recruiting area smokers to participate in a focus group. Call today for more information; 404-727-5527. Slots are limited.
Horizons Community Solutions is recruiting area smokers to participate in a focus group. Call today for more information; 404-727-5527. Slots are limited.
Screening finds polyps so they can be removed before they turn into #ColorectalCancer #health #prevention #wellness #screening
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/pdf/couric_17x11_poster.pdf
A colonoscopy is not the only way to get screened for
colorectal cancer. FIT, is an at home kit for
available for screening.
Got questions? Contact one of Horizons Community Cancer Screening Program Navigators to learn more about FIT testing. You may be eligible for FREE colorectal cancer screening.
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/screening/tests.htm
Descriptions of colorectal (colon) cancer screening tests, including high-sensitivity fecal occult blood tests (FOBT), fecal immunochemical tests (FIT), FIT-DNA tests, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and computed tomography (CT) colonography (virtual colonoscopy).
Why should you get screened for colorectal cancer when
you don't have symptoms? The fact is, colorectal cancer
doesn't always cause symptoms, especially early on. Find
it early by getting screened. Talk to your doctor for more
information http://bit.ly/2fXqUsd
Why should you get screened for colorectal cancer when
you don't have symptoms? The fact is, colorectal cancer
doesn't always cause symptoms, especially early on. Find
it early by getting screened. Talk to your doctor for more
information http://bit.ly/2fXqUsd
Screening for colorectal cancer is recommended for men
and women starting at age 50. Talking to your doctor can
sometimes be daunting and confusing. Here is a
brochure to help take charge of your health care:
http://bit.ly/2fVrXqb
If there were a way for you to prevent cancer, would you
do it? Colorectal cancer is one you can prevent!
Screening finds polyps so they can be removed before
they turn into colorectal cancer. Horizons' Community Cancer Screening Program can help you get a colorectal cancer screening. For more information call 229.352.9100.
Joyce from Washington, DC says: "In 1992, my husband
and sister were diagnosed with colon cancer. They died
within four months of each other...I get a colonoscopy
regularly. I'm 71 and have had at least four of them. The
first two times, I had polyps which were painlessly
removed during the procedure. Do I enjoy the prep? No
way. But I see it as a small price to pay for enjoying the
rest of my life. The procedure itself has always been
painless, and afterwards I have gone out with friends to a
film or a walk, or gone back to work. I am passionate
about people getting a colonoscopy. I check with my
friends regularly to see if they are up-to-date on their
exams. I don't want to lose anyone else needlessly." Read
more personal stories here: http://bit.ly/2f0mtbC
Several people who had screening tests for colorectal cancer describe why they did it and what the experience was like for them.
Leading a healthy lifestyle by limiting alcohol intake and
keeping a healthy weight may lower your risk of
colorectal cancer. Read more: http://bit.ly/2ezucm4
You can help prevent cancer by making healthy choices for you and your family.
There are several different ways to screen for polyps or
colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer screening is
recommended for men and women aged 50 and older.
Talk to your doctor about which test is right for you:
http://bit.ly/2gh6fB4
Horizons is working to ensure that we continue to serve our communities while taking precautions to protect the health of our employees and the communities we serve. Effective immediately, Horizons employees will telework, and our office will be closed. If you need assistance, please call our main line at (229) 352-9100 and one of our staff will assist you.
In light of growing concerns around COVID-19 and recommendations from the Governor and Public Health, Horizons has cancelled the March Horizons at Sunset events, the Night for Hope and Golf Classic. The Horizons team will reschedule the events, and we will keep you updated in regards to the future event dates.
March is Colorectal Cancer Month! Colorectal cancer is
cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. It is the second
leading cancer killer in the U.S., but it doesn't have to be.
Read more: http://bit.ly/2fVWYsV
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Wheel Arounds Square Dance Club tonight dancing for the fight against cancer!
We celebrated the life of Colonel Robert Ator at the Valdosta Night for Hope. His legacy and love for the community will live on.
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to support our Albany Night for Hope Event!
Be sure to purchase your tickets for the Valdosta Night for Hope In Memory of Colonel Robert A. Ator. This event will be held Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Valdosta State Univerisity's Student Union Ballroom. Follow the link below to purchase tickets now! http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1165332
Be sure to mark your calendars for the 2017 Albany Night for Hope honoring Lemuel and Linda Griffin! Tickets are available for purchase below. This event will be held February 25, 2017. http://www.kintera.org/faf/ECommerce/Catalog.asp?ievent=1165333&lis=1&kntae1165333=017B082E09D64792A836D95A2577A038&CategoryID=1127204
Be sure to mark your calendars for the 2017 Albany Night for Hope honoring Lemuel and Linda Griffin! Tickets are available for purchase below. http://www.kintera.org/faf/ECommerce/Catalog.asp?ievent=1165333&lis=1&kntae1165333=017B082E09D64792A836D95A2577A038&CategoryID=1127204
Check out this video to see some of the reasons why we are coming together and changing lives!
The Cancer Coalition of South Georgia is so excited to announce our new name- Horizons Community Solutions! We're still fighting cancer, but now doing even more! Check out our new website to learn more: www.horizonscommunity.org
Mammograms can save lives! Watch the video to learn more.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the Valdosta Night for Hope event a huge success!
Are you interested in joining the Voices of Progress Terrell County community coalition? Click here to get involved! http://bit.ly/1Sb5gZx
Captain Colon has been busy this March educating South Georgians about colorectal cancer and she’s not finished yet! *Please Note: People at high risk for developing colorectal cancer may need to get tested earlier or more often than others. To learn more about colorectal risk factors visit http://www.sgacancer.org/crc/riskfactors.html
Thank you to everyone who helped make the Albany Night for Hope event a huge success!
Night for Hope - THIS SATURDAY - Get tickets here: http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1119202 Thank you to Ruthie Garner WALB News 10 for sharing this message - We are excited to honor Ruthie at this year's Night for Hope. Join us & support the LOCAL fight against cancer!
Time is running out! Call your #local InsureGA navigators today with questions and to help get coverage before the the 2/15 deadline!
A big thanks to Martin Mathis & friends for providing musical entertainment today! #CancerSTOMP14
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2722-6 Dawson RoadSouthwest Georgia Chapter of Quail Forever
1500 Dawson Rd
St. Teresa's Catholic School, Albany, GA
417 Edgewood Ln
Flint River Habitat for Humanity
2815 Old Dawson Road
Holy Hands Christian Ministries, Inc.
1637 Maryland Dr
New Visions Community Development Corporation
1506 S Slappey Blvd
Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Cente
1512 W 3rd Ave