FOCUS News from and about the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services April 2018

No jumping through hoops to quit tobacco For years the Kentucky Tobacco Prevention and Ces- Check out the photos from the Quit Now Kentucky sation Program has promoted a healthy lifestyle through exhibits from the Boys’ and Girls’ Sweet 16 the absence of tobacco products. tournaments on the CHFS Facebook page Th is year the message was heard loud and clear in www.facebook/kychfs front of thousands of potential clients at the Whitaker Bank Boys’ Sweet 16 and St. Elizabeth Healthcare Girls’ (1-800-QUIT-NOW). Sweet 16 state basketball tournaments in March. Advertising for the Quit Now Kentucky campaign Spectators at both events saw advertisements for the also appears on University of Kentucky, University of state’s Quit Now Kentucky campaign on video and rib- Louisville and Western Kentucky University football bon boards around the arena during stoppages in play. and basketball radio broadcasts and in-arena spots. Th e Employees of the Department for Public Health’s campaign also has painted barn ads across the state. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program also had Jamie Miracle, a boys’ tournament attendee from information booths set up in the concourse area of both Corbin, found the information most helpful. Rupp Arena in Lexington as well Northern Kentucky “I’m wanting to quit smoking. It’s bad for my health University’s BB&T Arena throughout the tournaments. and I don’t my children to be exposed to that,” she said. Th ere patrons could fi nd information on how to quit “I don’t smoke in my home but it’s still a burden. It’s a smoking as well as cards for the Tobacco Quitline fi nancial burden for us. It’s not good for us.” 2 FOCUS Knowing what to do can save lives at CHFS

An “aggressive intruder” is an individual who is en- gaged in assault or attempting to kill people in a con- fi ned and populated area. In most cases, active shooters use fi rearms(s) and/or explosives in an attempt to cause bodily harm to you without notice. Th is type of immediate event is random and unpredictable for those surprised by the speed and abrupt action of violence. It is incumbent on all of us to increase our awareness and to learn techniques that may save the lives of many. If an active shooter event occurs in your building, you should quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your own life. You should take action in this order: 1. RUN and evacuate: If there is an accessible escape path, leave the premises unnoticed and when safe to do so - call 911. 2. HIDE from the aggressor: Find an unassuming place to hide where you are not likely to be found. Silence phones, block doors and entry with heavier items (copiers, fi le cabinets, etc.) 3. FIGHT and take action: As a last resort and only when your life is in danger, disrupt and/or debilitate ag- gressive intruders with all force. Th is will be a time to fully commit your actions. When law enforcement offi cials arrive, it is important that you: –Remain calm and follow instructions. You may be considered a suspect by security offi cers. leave the area until law enforcement authorities have in- –Put down any items and immediately raise your structed you to do so. hands while spreading your fi ngers. For expedient communication in an emergent event, –Avoid making any sudden movements and keep there is free cell phone app available for download- your hands visible at all times. ing which is eff ectively managed by Frankfort Offi ce •If possible, immediately report the situation or threat of Emergency Management. Th is phone app is Ready to 911. Frankfort and it is a reliable resource for keeping you •If you can safely call another number, alert the CHR informed. It also updates the status of those unexpected Security desk at 502-564-7078. high-risk situations in other state buildings or across To view the Run, Hide, Fight video, go to: https:// the local community. youtu.be/5VcSwejU2D0 Be observant of any behaviors or unattended items Th e fi rst responders to arrive on scene will NOT stop that are considered abnormal or peculiar to you. to help you or the injured. We can expect rescue teams Investigate any situation or notify your leadership of to follow initial law enforcement later. Th e rescue teams any behavior that threatens your safety. For addition- will treat and remove injured. Once you have reached a al information on suspicious activity, you can access safe location, you will likely be held in that area by law the Kentucky Offi ce of Homeland Security website at enforcement until the situation is under control, and all https://homelandsecurity.ky.gov/Pages/Eye-on-Ken- witnesses have been identifi ed and questioned. Do not tucky.aspx to see how it aff ects you. The Newsletter of CHFS 3

Make your next presentation a rousing success taking their interests into account PEAK as well. Th is leads to better engage- PERFORMANCE ment and audience buy in. Anya Armes Weber Ask questions. Make sure to leave enough time in your pitch for a Q&A When you have an idea to pitch, session. Giving your audience time you only get one chance to make a to ask questions helps them clarify great impression on your audience. any questions they might have and Preparation is, of course, incred- allows them to further invest in your ibly important, but it’s only part of Know your audience. Will you be idea. It also helps to make sure you a successful pitch. Knowing how to pitching your idea to a room full of and your audience are on the same deliver your presentation to make people? At a brainstorming session? page. maximum impact will put you on One on one? Adapt your commu- Be prepared with some follow up the path to success. nication style to match your audi- questions for your audience to check Th ese fi ve tips will help make your ence. Th e more tailored your pitch for understanding. Ask about time- next presentation the best yet. and presentation can be, the better lines for implementation or seek Tell a stor y. Pitching an idea well chance you have to succeed in get- feedback on a specifi c item. is more than just rattling off reasons ting your idea heard and imple- Make note of any times in the pre- why your idea is good. Give people mented. sentation the audience might have something emotional to tie into and If you’re pitching to a larger group, looked confused or were taking a lot show them that you’re passionate make sure that your presentation of notes. Th ese are perfect opportu- about the idea. Take your audience has enough supporting materials to nities for you to ask clarifying ques- on a journey that shows them how address the needs of all the main de- tions, and might prompt the audi- your idea will help them get from cision makers in the room. If you’re ence to ask more questions as well. point A to point B. pitching one on one, tailor your Manage interruptions. If you When you’re craft ing this story, presentation to that person’s spe- keep getting interrupted during paint a picture of exactly how your cifi c needs and pain points. If you’ll your pitch, you can mention that idea benefi ts the audience. If you be participating in a brainstorming there will be time for questions at have fi gures such as dollar amounts session, come with as many ideas as the end of the presentation. Try or percentages, make sure to high- possible. something like “Don’t worry, we’ll light them. A specifi c fi gure is very See things from another perspec- have plenty of time for questions” impactful, and something the audi- tive. Imagine multiple outcomes or “Th at’s a great question, I’ll be ence will remember. and try to see things from your au- addressing that in a few minutes.” If Start off with a summary of your dience’s perspective. Try to antici- people keep interrupting with ques- idea so the audience knows what to pate any resistance to your idea. Play tions and you’re not able to defl ect expect from your presentation. Fill out the best case and the worst case them, take the time to address them in the middle with as many support- scenarios. Th e more prepared you and then move on with the rest of ing facts as possible, as well as paint- are, the stronger your point of view your presentation. ing a picture of what it would cost will come across. Additionally, it’s important that or look like to not implement your Th is allows you to better fi ll out you deliver your pitch in a clear and idea. End with one solid statement your presentation with relevant concise manner. Practice your pitch that includes a specifi c fi gure. For materials, facts, and fi gures. It also in its entirety before you deliver it to example: ‘By implementing the new helps you connect with you audi- iron out any kinks. If you’re nervous, training program, we can reduce ence by showing them that you’re practice it a few times until you feel turnover by 40%.’ not just pushing your agenda, you’re confi dent. 4 FOCUS

Commonwealth history on hallowed Louisville ground

DID YOU Historic Cave Hill Cemetery the fi nal resting KNOW? place of several famous Kentuckians Barbara Fox

Located in the Highlands neigh- borhood of Louisville, sprawling Cave Hill Cemetery off ers visitors a unique opportunity to discover the rich history of the Louisville area. Many who are buried here helped to build the foundations for the communities we live in today and many of the things we enjoy might not have existed without the eff orts of these people. Th eir gravestones and monuments tell a story of how the region was founded, the impacts made by im- migration, diseases that aff ected the population, social class and values, religious beliefs and the daily lives of Kentuckians. Cave Hill Cemetery was chartered by the General Assembly of Ken- tucky in February of 1848 for the purpose of creating a rural cemetery and opened in July of that year. Th e land was originally part of William Johnston’s Cave Hill Farm, located in a rural area just east of present . John- ston was appointed as the county’s terments at this time, followed by Th e cemetery is named for the 264 fi rst clerk by the Virginia legislature Civil War burials. foot deep cave on the east bank of in 1783. Th e cemetery continued to expand the main lake located just below the Before Kentucky was admitted to over the years to its current size of Administration Offi ce. Th e many the union in 1792 the cemetery land nearly 300 acres. It contains 16 miles depressions you can see through- was at the western edge of what was of paved roads, fi ve lakes, three caves out the cemetery are areas where known as the Kentucky District of and one quarry. It is well known as the cavern ceilings in the cave below Virginia. an arboretum with over 500 spe- have collapsed. Deadly contagious diseases like cies of trees and shrubs, including Th e cave is off limits to visitors. smallpox, yellow fever and cholera many current state champion trees. A spring fl ows out of the cave that were rampant throughout Louis- Elaborate memorials to individuals helps to feed the middle fork of ville over the years and the cemetery and families were carved by marble Beargrass Creek. quickly began accepting its fi rst in- sculptors and granite fabricators. Cave Hill National Cemetery is lo- The Newsletter of CHFS 5 cated within Cave Hill Cemetery in the northwest corner. Th e original .65 acre property was donated by the Cave Hill Cemetery Company as a burial site for soldiers who died in service of their country. Additional acreage was added in 1863-1897 through donation and purchase. Twelve soldiers of the 32nd Indiana German Regiment, commanded by Brigadier General August Willich are buried here. Th e troops perished in a battle at Rowlett Station in Hart County on December 17, 1861 be- tween 500 men under Willich’s com- mand and 3,000 Confederates. Th ey were originally buried at the battlefi eld but their remains were as part of promotional campaigns moved to Cave Hill in 1867 and the for Frito Lay for 45 years. monument was mounted on a solid Patty Hill, kindergarten teacher stone pedestal contributed by Louis- who co-wrote the famous “Happy ville’s German citizens. Birthday” song with her sister Mil- Cave Hill National Cemetery was dred. listed on the National Register of , prominent Louis- Historic Places in 1998. ville businessman and philanthro- Th e most visited monument in pist. Louisville’s , Cave Hill Cemetery is that of Col- Kentucky’s oldest and largest art onel Harland Sanders, which is museum, is named aft er him. designed like the Kentucky Fried Henry Watterson, editor of Th e Chicken headquarters building and Journal newspaper (later changed includes a bronze bust of the Colo- to Th e Courier-Journal). Louisville’s nel who died in December of 1980. Henry Watterson Expressway is Among other notables buried here named aft er him. include: Sebastian Zorn, president of the , boxing cham- . He cre- pion born in Louisville and interred ated the fi ltration system and Cres- on June 10, 2016. , the founder cent Hill swimming pool. Graham Brown, prominent Lou- of Louisville and famous military Cave Hill Cemetery was listed on isville businessman and philanthro- offi cer on the northwestern frontier the National Register of Historic pist who was best known as the in- during the American Revolutionary Places in 1979 and the Cave Hill Na- ventor of the Hot Brown Sandwich. War. tional Cemetery was added in 1998. Pete “Th e Gladiator” Browning, a Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr., es- It is located at 701 Baxter Avenue professional baseball player and one tablished the Louisville Jockey Club in Louisville and is open daily from of the best right-handed hitters and on Churchill land and created the 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Several guided fi ghters ever. Browning used John in 1875. tours are available for visitors. More Hillerich’s bats to create the famous Harry Leon Collins, famous ma- information is available at https:// Louisville Slugger. gician who performed magic tricks www.cavehillcemetery.com/. 6 FOCUS

Powell, Clark named Employees of the Month

Susan Powell and Patti Clark have been named the changes undertaken by the Prevention and Promotion CHFS Employees of the Month for April. Branch recently. Clark’s nominator and Branch Manager Powell, the fi eld offi ce winner, is a social service clini- Phyllis Millspaugh said Clark fl awlessly handled every- cian for Protection and Permanency’s Barren County thing thrown her way, including the always important offi ce in Glasgow. Kari Hutchison, Pow- ‘other duties as assigned.’ ell’s nominator, said the veteran employee’s Clark helped develop the duties of her dedication showed through from her will- new position while submitting and fulfi lling ingness to be a jack of all trades in the of- the grant requirements of the old position. fi ce to helping new hires learn the duties of During one particularly challenging stretch their positions. she began her new duties with the Regional “Susie volunteers to assist with removals, prevention centers while making sure grant help fi ll out petitions, help initiate investi- requirements for the old position were fi lled. gations that involve children who are locat- She also managed the grant staff , submitted ed in homes and is always available to pro- a renewal, scheduled statewide training for vide emotional support,” Hutchison said. “Susie doesn’t the new position and traveled across the state providing ask for or expect anything in return, she helps out of the technical assistance to all the providers funded by the goodness of her heart and truly loves what she does. She Branch. treats all of our clients with dignity and respect and I ad- “Patti is the best example of a team player that I can mire her commitment to Kentucky’s families.” describe,” Millspaugh said. “She frequently put her tasks Clark, the CHR building winner, is a regional preven- aside to help her newly hired colleagues accomplish their tion center program administrator for the Department projects or to make sure they understand the concepts for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual that drive our work. Patti is a shining example of how Disabilities (BHDID) Prevention and Promotion Branch. teamwork, collaboration and cooperation can come to- Clark has proven especially valuable in the face of many gether to produce amazing outcomes.”

Worksite Wellness: No time to leave? Time for desk workout

Sticking with a goal to be active every day can be Shoulder shrugs. Raise both shoulders up to your tough when you just can’t get away from your desk dur- ears and hold for 5 seconds and release. Hold a heavy ing work hours. But even a little activity can make a dif- book in each hand to make harder. Do this fi ve times. ference. Here are several inconspicuous exercises you Leg extensions. While seated, straighten one or both can try at your desk. All should take fi ve minutes or less, legs and hold in place for fi ve to 10 seconds, then lower and some you can even try while you’re on the phone. without touching the ground and repeat fi ve times. Add Neck rotations. Drop your chin and roll your neck. weight over your ankles to make it tougher. Th en lift your chin up and bend your neck over to each Toe raises. While seated or standing, keep your heels side. Do this 10 times. on the ground and lift your toes. Repeat 10 times. Hold Back twists. Sit up straight, right arm behind your onto the back of a chair if you need to until you master right hip. Twist to the right and hold. Repeat on your this one. left side. Do this fi ve times per side. Hip fl exes. While seated, Lift one foot a few inches, Shoulder pinches. Roll back your shoulders until keep your knee bent at 90 degrees and hold for as long your shoulder blades are pinched together, pretend you as you can. are holding a pencil between your scapulae, hold for Standing calf raises. Hold onto the back of your chair 5-10 seconds. Repeat fi ve times. and stand up onto your toes, hold for 10 seconds and