What's WHAT?                                           March 2011
 
 
In This Issue:

 

A Message from the Executive Director

 

Medical News

 

Behavioral Health News 

 

Development News 

 

Health Education and Outreach News 

 

What's Happening at WHAT

 

Healthy Recipe

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Healthy Recipe

Popeye's Ice Cream 

Popeye's Icecream

 

3/4cu half and half or coconut milk

1/4cu agave nectar or 1 1/2 tsp honey 

2/3cu nonfat powdered milk or powdered coconut milk  

2cu spinach

1 1/4  TBS Vanilla Extract

2 1/2 cups ice cubes

 

Add ingredients to a blender pitcher and secure lid. Blend at medium speed for 20 seconds, then on high for 25 seconds or until smooth. Makes 3 3/4cu.

(Recipe courtesy of www.blendtec.com)

 

For more healthy eating tips contact WHAT's Registered Dietician, Kerrie Amicone by email or phone 910-790-9949x229

 

 

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To improve the health of the youth of our community by ensuring access for all to quality physical and mental health services and by providing prevention, education and outreach services to promote optimal health

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A Message From the Executive Director
Joy Grady, Executive Director
Joy S. Grady 

Our 5th annual Picnic With Purpose will be held April 26th at the Blockade Runner. It's hard to believe it is already less than a month away!  

 

This year, the financial contributions made at Picnic will be more important than ever. Challenges lay ahead in these uncertain economic times and it's the generosity of individual and corporate donors that help WHAT continue to navigate uncharted waters.


WHAT is a special place for the teens we serve. Not only do we provide medical services, but encourage healthy behaviors like how to eat right or quit smoking, and coping skills for dealing with life's twists and turns are also an important element of the integrated care we provide. WHAT seeks to treat the whole teen, mind, body and spirit. We are thankful for the opportunity to serve teens and possibly make a real difference in their lives. 

 

If you have not yet made your reservation for your seat at Picnic, do so today. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation instead. 

 

Whether it's in the form of financial support, volunteering, or just helping to spread the word by "liking" us on Facebook or forwarding this e-newsletter to a friend, your participation helps us better serve the teens in our community.

In gratitude for all of your continued support,

Joy S. Grady
WHAT Executive Director   


 
Medical News
Allergies

Its allergy season again. If spring allergies are your problem, consult your WHAT provider about possible medications before pollen counts rise. Nasal irrigation may help clear sinuses and control mucus. Watch the slide show at WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/allergies/slideshow-nasal-irrigation  

 

Visit your WHAT clinic to learn more.


 

Behavioral Health News

Communities in SchoolsWellness center staff at New Hanover High School recently conducted group trainings in anger management at WIRE, a Community in Schools after school program.

Courtney Hastings, FNP discussed using a "grounding stone" as a way to remain calm and Jeanne Hovis, LCSW, reviewed relaxation techniques.

Click here for more information about New Hanover Wellness Center. 
Development News
Picnic Logo
WHAT's 5th annual Picnic With Purpose will be held April 26th at the Blockade Runner from 11:30AM-1:00PM

Paula Hudson Hildebrand, Chief Health and Community Relations Officer, North Carolina State Board of Education will be keynote speaker

Also, Jarmell Foy and Lindsay Jordan of Question Why will be MC's 

This year, a mountain getaway to a cabin in Utah (click to learn more) will be featured as a special silent auction item.  

If you have questions or would like to reserve a seat, please contact Emily Henley at emilyhenley@whatswhat.org or 910-202-4605.

Thank you to our 2011 table sponsors! 
Health Education and Outreach

Ques
tion Why has had a busy year so far!
  • Question Why Youth leaders provided a TRU Media Literacy training at Coastal Horizons on Jan. 26th, 2011

  • Question Why Youth Leaders provided a TRU Skills and TRU Smokeless and Emerging Tobacco Products training at the Haliwa-Saponi Tribal Complex in Hollister NC on Feb. 12th

  • QY Youth were trained on smokeless tobacco by NC STEP's Paul Turner on March 8th, 2011 Question Why Logo

Click here for photos. Great work Question Why!!!

 

What's Happening at WHAT
Clothed in Love
Ashley Wellness Center staff helped sponsor a Prom Dress Swap event at Ashley High School March 11th & 12th. All of the leftover dresses were donated to Clothed in Love!

Click here for more details. 
    
 

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Walk-ins welcome!

Visit our main center at 4005 Oleander Dr.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30am-6:30 pm 
Tuesdays  8:00am-8:00pm or call 910-790-9949 to schedule an appointment.

Or visit our school-based sites at Ashley High School, New Hanover High School, or Mary S. Mosley Performance Learning Center. School sites are open every day school is in session. Click the site names above for more information.