About Us
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Our Mission
The mission of the Northern Chapter, Arizona Falls Prevention Coalition (AFPC) is to reduce the risk of falls by older Arizonans through education, awareness, and outreach focused on three essentials of falls prevention: medication management, physical activity, and home and environment modification.
AFPC Northern Chapter Leadership Team
Rachel Mills
AFPC Northern Chapter Co-Chairperson
Ms. Rachel Mills has worked as a Health Educator with Yavapai County Community Health Services for three years. Growing up in many places in the Western U.S., she spent most of her time in Wyoming. She loves living in the Southwest, and is excited to serve on the Arizona Falls Prevention Coalition. She is a certified Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Instructor, a lay leader for A Matter of Balance, a Master Trainer in the Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Programs and a DPP Lifestyle Coach.
Beth Brehio
AFPC Northern Chapter Co-Chairperson
Beth Brehio is a Health and Wellness Specialist for NACOG Area Agency on Aging in the four northernmost counties in Arizona. She is a Matter of Balance Master Trainer, Tai Chi instructor and ACE senior exercise specialist.
AFPC Northern Chapter Community Partners
The Northern Chapter’s current community partners include representatives from:
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Coconino County Public Health Services District
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Navajo County
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Fire Departments
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Yavapai Regional Medical Center
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Yavapai College
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PT/OT
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ALFA
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Senior Centers
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Tai Chi for Health
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AARP
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Managed Healthcare Organizations
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Community Home Repair Projects of Arizona
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Adult Protective Services
The collaboration with regional partners is already expanding. Evidence-based and best practice models are melded and being adapted locally.
AFPC Northern Chapter Bi-Monthly Meetings
The Chapter’s meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday every other month from 2pm to 4pm, at the Yavapai Community Health Center’s training room.