#1286
Date: Mon, 1 Sep 1997 11:07:12 -0500
From: "Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D."
Subject:
Effective immediately, the International Electronic Journal of Health
Education, the first health education peer-reviewed journal that will be
published entirely on the world-wide web, will be accepting manuscripts for
it's first peer reviewed issue scheduled for April 1, 1998. This quarterly
journal will accept manuscripts in the following areas: philosophical,
qualitative research, quantatitive research, technology-based, applications,
and health content-based. More specific information on each of these areas
can be found on the journal's web page (located at
http://131.230.221.136/iejhe). Just click onto the authors' guidelines link
for the protocol on submitting to this journal.
The first issue, an invitation to several scholars in health education, will
appear on January 1, 1998.
Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D.
Home Page: www.siu.edu/~kittle HEDIR Home Page:
www.siu.edu/~kittle/HEDIR/Menu.html
Editor:
International Electronic Journal of Health Education:
http://131.230.221.136/iejhe
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#1287
Date: Tue, 2 Sep 1997 17:05:54 CST
From: Kelly Albright Raatz
Subject: Guidelines for Adapting Poster from a large HE Campaign
Hello,
I'm currently exploring the idea of taking a carbon monoxide public
service announcement (print PSA) that appeared last year here in
Minnesota and adapting it to a 18x24 poster. This campaign was
targeted towards the general public.
Has anyone adapted a poster from a large public awareness campaign
before? Do you have any guidelines that you could share with me
that you worked from? Any obstacles that you encountered? Any input
would be welcome.
I'm also interested in connecting with health educators in the field
who are currently working on indoor air quality issues such as
mold/biologicials, radon, etc.
Please reply off list to kelly.raatz@health.state.mn.us
Thanks for your time.
Kelly Albright Raatz, B.S.,B.A.
Health Educator,Indoor Air & Lead Unit
Minnesota Dept. of Health
(612) 215-0906
kelly.raatz@HEALTH.STATE.MN.US.
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#1288
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 1997 08:31:58 -0700
From: Margo Harris
Subject: PNW SOPHE Membership Now Open
If you live in the great Northwest--Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon,
Washington, and the lovely province of British Columbia--PNW SOPHE wants
you in its membership! It's hard to believe that the Summer is winding
down, but it must be true! I mailed out the PNW SOPHE membership renewals
and invitations to join yesterday! The PNW SOPHE "year" is October 1 -
September 30; so the time is NOW to join or rejoin this growing, exciting,
committed group of health education professionals.
Belonging and participating in PNW SOPHE is a great professional choice.
Membership offers you:
* a five-state network of health educators, including the new PNWHEALTH
Listserv
* a quality newsletter, SOPHE Sounds
* high quality continuing education workshops offering CHES credits. Look
for PNW SOPHE's upcoming fall program in late October 1996 featuring Audrey
Riffenburgh plus local talent and a theme of "Health Education Materials
That Work."
* an automated telephone job bank, plus an Internet World Wide Web site in
development
* a chapter link to the SOPHE National Office in Washington, DC and it's
growing resources, not to mention over 2500 members!
Don't miss out. If you don't receive your membership application in the
next few days, or you are not on the PNW SOPHE mailing list, email me for
an application. PNW SOPHE welcomes all interested health educators, health
education students, and health education interested organizations in the
great Pacific Northwest. Join today!
This is also a great time to consider joining National SOPHE--just in time
to take advantage of member rates at the SOPHE Annual Meeting in
Indianapolis, IN November 7-9, 1997. For more information about National
SOPHE membership, contact Elaine Auld, Society for Public Health Education,
Inc., 1015 Fifteenth St, NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20005, 202/408-9804
or sopheauld@aol.com. Margo
Margo Harris
Harris Training & Consulting Services, Inc.
Email: htcs@halcyon.com
Internet: http://www.htcs.com/
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#1289
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 1997 11:07:43 -0700
From: Margo Harris
Subject: Radiation Health Effects Resources
It's has been my pleasure to come in to contact with the Hanford Health
Information Network (HHIN) recently. This is an "opportunity" for me to
share information with you, as well as ask for some advice!
HHIN has been working for a number of years developing and disseminating
high quality information about radiation health effects. The network is a
unique collaboration among three states (WA, ID, OR) and nine Indian
Nations. Health information is available to people who were or may have
been exposed to radiation from the Hanford Nuclear Reservation and to their
health care providers. HHIN is now reaching out nationally to share this
information beyond the three state area, and I need suggestions of key
organizations, providers, citizen groups to contact. Both "traditional"
print placements in newsletters are of interest, as well as key electronic
placements, as I spend the next two months working to raise awareness of
the HHIN project and increase requests for its resources.
HHIN is health information resource rich! Actually that's quite an
understatement. I encourage you to visit the Hanford
website--http://www.doh.wa.gov/hanford/
Key services offered by HHIN include:
1. Toll-free information referral lines in each state plus the Tribal
Service Program
In Idaho - 800/793-6113
In Oregon - 800/248-4446
In Washington - 800/522-4446
For other states - 800/959-7660
Tribal Service Program - 800/798-0796
2. Educational materials - request a publications order form, including
one very helpful publication, "Health Bulletin: Radioactive Materials
Released from Hanford, 1944-1972" designed for concerned patients to share
with their health care provider(s). A number of the "basic" or more
frequently requested HHIN publications are available on line.
3. HHIN Home page - offers educational publications and resource
information on line - http://www.doh.wa.gov/hanford/
4. Public presentations offered by Network Service/Information Centers
5. The Hanford Health Information Archives collects, preserves and makes
available to the public the personal records and health information
contributed by Hanford downwinders, area residents who lived and worked
"downwind" of Hanford and were exposed to radiation releases. More
information donors are needed and can contact the Hanford Health
Information Archives directly at 800/799-4442. The Archives has it's own
email - hhia@foley.gonzaga.edu and it's own Home Page:
http://www.foley.gonzaga.edu/hhiahome.html
6. A self-study guide for health care providers focused on downwinder
concerns, radiation released from Hanford and the health effects of
radiation. For information on the Radiation Health Effects Monograph, call
toll-free 800/677-4799 or write: MedEd Publications, 1001 Broadway, Suite
100, Seattle, WA 98122. The monograph is approved for CME credit, and may
also be granted CEU credit for interested nurses.
There is increasing scientific evidence about the health effects of
radiation exposure, especially exposure to iodine-131. NCI recently
released the results of a nationwide study of radioactive fallout from
atmospheric nuclear bomb tests carried out at the Nevada Test Site in the
1950s and 1960s--visit
http://rex.nci.nih.gov/massmedia/pressreleases/radioactivefallout.html
More research will be completed and announced from NCI and other health
organizations in the future. The HHIN Web Page will be updated as new
research results become available.
I think one of the great strengths of health educators is their ability to
identify and share information. I appreciate any help you can suggest
about strategies to disseminate the above information about HHIN, and I
encourage you to forward this information to interested colleagues and, of
course, make use of it yourself! Thanks. Margo
Margo Harris
Harris Training & Consulting Services, Inc.
Email: htcs@halcyon.com
Internet: http://www.htcs.com/
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#1290
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 1997 15:35:00 CDT
From: Holly Stone
Subject: scavenger hunt
Any ideas for a wellness scanvenger hunt?
Holly Stone
Wellness Faculty
Southern Methodist University
PO Box 750353
Dallas, TX 75275-0353
Phone: (214) 768-1810
Fax: (214) 768-1812
hstone@mail.smu.edu
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#1291
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 1997 17:20:03 -0400
From: "Best Start Inc."
Subject: Manuscripts Invited for SMQ
Social Marketing Quarterly, the only peer-reviewed journal in the U.S.
geared specifically to those working in Social Marketing and related
fields, is seeking manuscripts for its next two issues. For information on
deadlines, please contact Mary Beth Bowen, Managing Editor, at 1 (800)
277-4975, or (813) 971-2119, Email is beststart@mindspring.com=20
=09
Manuscripts are being sought from those in academia, as well as
practitioners. Commentary pieces and information on upcoming conferences
and social marketing-related resources also are welcome.
SMQ Guidelines are as follows:
Social Marketing Quarterly -- an academically-oriented peer reviewed
journal -- continually accepts original articles for publication. All
articles should focus on social marketing. Articles emphasizing a
component of social marketing should demonstrate how the component(s) fit
into and/or apply to the social marketing process as a whole or a complete
social marketing program.
Acceptable article lengths range between 300 and 3,000 words. Articles
must be double spaced. Citations and references must be included both in
the body of the article and as a separate bibliography page. All citations
and references must appear in accordance with the rules and guidelines of
the APA (American Psychological Association) style manual. No footnotes
will be accepted.
All articles must include: an Abstract of 200 words or less as the first
paragraph; an Implications for Social Marketing paragraph; and a relevant
Conclusion. Introduction/Background, Methods, Results/Findings and
Discussion sections are also encouraged, where appropriate.
SMQ Sections =20
1) Applications =97 national/international research studies and articles.
2) Theory and Review =97 articles focused on social marketing theory and
theory-building versus application; reviews written about other theoretical
pieces recently published in the Quarterly or other journals.=20
3) Social Marketing Resources =97 article/book reviews; reference lists;=20
abstracted articles from other journals; companion review essays of
submitted abstracts and articles; teaching curricula; syllabi;
meeting/conference write-ups/notes; and training program manuals or=
summaries.
4) Directions =97 program updates, trends, changes and innovations in the=
field.
5) Looking Ahead =97 job postings, conference, seminar, product, service and
program updates.
6) Commentary =97 editorial comment, satire, think pieces, letters to the
editor, and question/answer (expert will write back with response on your
question topic in following issue).
For more information, contact Mary Beth Bowen, Managing Editor,=20
3500 E. Fletcher Ave., Suite 519, Tampa, FL, 33613=20
Phone: (813) 971-2119; Fax: (813) 971-2280; Email: beststart@mindspring.com
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#1292
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 1997 20:25:05 -0700
From: Isabel Burk
Subject: How many internet mail list subscribers....?
Need a laugh?
> > Q: How many internet mail list subscribers does it take
> > to change a light bulb?
> >
> > A: 1,331:
> > 1 to change the light bulb and to post to the mail
> > list that the light bulb has been changed
> > 14 to share similar experiences of changing light
> > bulbs and how the light bulb could have been
> > changed differently.
> > 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs.
> > 27 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about
> > changing light bulbs.
> > 53 to flame the spell checkers
> > 156 to write to the list administrator complaining about
> > the light bulb discussion and its inappropriateness
> > to this mail list.
> > 41 to correct spelling in the spelling/grammar flames.
> > 109 to post that this list is not about light bulbs and
> > to please take this email exchange to alt.lite.bulb
> > 203 to demand that cross posting to alt.grammar,
> > alt.spelling and alt.punctuation about changing
> > light bulbs be stopped.
> > 111 to defend the posting to this list saying that we
> > are all use light bulbs and therefore the posts
> > **are** relevant to this mail list.
> > 306 to debate which method of changing light
> > bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs,
> > what brand of light bulbs work best for this
> > technique, and what brands are faulty.
> > 27 to post URLs where one can see examples of
> > different light bulbs
> > 14 to post that the URLs were posted incorrectly, and
> > to post corrected URLs.
> > 3 to post about links they found from the URLs that
> > are relevant to this list which makes light bulbs
> > relevant to this list.
> > 33 to concatenate all posts to date, then quote
> > them including all headers and footers, and then
> > add "Me Too."
> > 12 to post to the list that they are unsubscribing
> > because they cannot handle the light bulb
> > controversey.
> > 19 to quote the "Me Too's" to say, "Me Three."
> > 4 to suggest that posters request the light bulb FAQ.
> > 1 to propose new alt.change.lite.bulb newsgroup.
> > 47 to say this is just what alt.physic.cold_fusion
> > was meant for, leave it here.
> > 143 votes for alt.lite.bulb.
> >
--
Isabel Burk, M.S., CHES
Director, The Health Network
(914) 638-3569 Fax: (914) 638-1928
iburk@mail.idt.net
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#1293
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 1997 10:20:00 -0400
From: Jennifer Karpinsky
Subject: STress Managment
I'm about to teach a graduate level stress management seminar this fall.
It'll be the second time. The first time I did it without a text, but
would really like to find a good resource. Does anyone know of a good
text, that covers the basics? The class will be composed almost entirely
of health promotion majors, many of whom are already out there. I think
it's helpful to have a text as a "keeper" reference. Any suggestions?
Also if anyone has taught a similar course, would you be willing to share
ideas from your syllabus?
Thanks!
Jennifer Karpinsky
University of Cincinnati
(513)556-5918
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#1294
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 1997 09:30:46 -0700
From: Renee Drellishak
Subject: Re: scavenger hunt
On Wed, 3 Sep 1997, Holly Stone wrote:
> Any ideas for a wellness scanvenger hunt?
There are a couple of ways you can do a scavenger hunt. You can do it the
old fashioned way, having people produce objects on the list, or you can
do the less cumbersome way of having people locate information. Or you
could do a combination of both. Since this sounds related to college
health (since you're from a college campus) I have a few suggestions:
Wellness Scavenger Hunt List
A health club membership card or the location of your campus intramural
athletic facility (if you have one) or the cost of one aerobics class (if
your campus has aerobics classes)
A copy or description of the Food Guide Pyramid
3 things to do to relieve stress
Where to go on campus for counseling
Where to go on campus to find information on safer sex
Where to go to get a flu shot and how much it costs
Three non-alcohol-related things to do on a Friday night
Where to go hiking, swimming, or running on or near your campus
The equation for determining target heartrate during aerobic exercise
Places where students can volunteer to help others [homeless shelter, teen
center, shelter for battered women, nursing homes, etc.]--a business card
or flyer from one of these places
Good places to study [hey--academic "health" is part of wellness, too!] or
to get tutoring or academic counseling
Where to get career counseling
A healthy snack that you can get at the dining hall or student union
The location of your student health service or a brochure from there
Where to get a list (or a list itself) of student organizations
And this is just the list I came up with myself first thing in the
morning! I'd love hearing what other people's suggestions are!
Renee Drellishak, MPH
Manager of Health Promotion and Development
Hall Health Primary Care Center
University of Washington
(206) 616-8476
reneedre@u.washington.edu
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#1295
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 1997 13:03:01 -0400
From: Jennifer Joiner
Subject: Infertility Support Groups
I am a childbirth educator at a hospital and would like a listing of
infertility support groups -preferably in the southeast portion of Florida.
Does anyone have any information or resources that may be helpful? Thanks
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#1296
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 1997 10:28:22 -0800
From: Mark Fulop
Subject: Re: scavenger hunt
Renee Drellishak wrote:
> > Any ideas for a wellness scanvenger hunt?
I might have posted something like this before, so I apologize if I have. I
have come across an interesting approach to a "scavenger hunt" using the WWW,
although it is packaged as a constructivist learning tool. It has been
effective in classroom situations. It is the idea of doing WEBQUESTS. The
process was developed by an Educational Technology faculty here at SDSU, named
Bernie Dodge (one of my heros). To read more about the concept and see real
live examples, go to:
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec596/webquestwebquest.html
--
_________________________________________________
Mark Fulop, MPH, CHES fulop@mail.sdsu.edu
Co-Director,
College Health 2000
A Health Promotion Collaborative
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4701
Phone: 619.594.2869
FAX: 619.594.5613
http://shs.sdsu.edu/ch2000/
Personal WWW page: http://www.znet.com/~hcom/
Projects affiliated with San Diego State University - Student Health Services
http://shs.sdsu.edu
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#1297
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 1997 13:27:55 -0700
From: Pam Frasier
Subject: Electronic Community Orientation for Students
Students from various Schools (e.g., Medicine, Nursing, Education,
Social Work, Public Health) within the University are placed in rural
communities at varying times during the semester. Entry into the
community and length of stay by month and by School. Faculty and
community leaders would like to create a "basic orientation" to the
community, with sociodemographic info, descriptions of agencies,
resources, etc., and interviews with key people which would be available
electronically "on demand." We also envision that students could "chat"
with other students in their assigned community to possibly explore
interdisciplinary projects, etc. and that community members could
suggest projects for which they need help so that students can match
interests with community needs. Has anyone developed a similar
orientation or electronic site at their university? I am anxious to talk
with you about your experience! Would you please e-mail me at the
address below?
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#1298
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 1997 12:03:29 -0700
From: Donna Holberg Kuttner
Subject: Re: scavenger hunt
To Renee's list I'd like to add that you may want to ask for a few things
that could be found in your campus library either via computer search or on
the shelves. Examples: some phone numbers of HIV/AIDS hotlines, suicide
hotlines, diabetes support groups specific journals which might be useful
resources.
________________________________
Donna Holberg Kuttner, PhD, CHES
Corvallis, Oregon, USA
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#1299
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 1997 20:38:08 -0500
From: "Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D."
Subject: help
Fellow HEDIRs...
I need the current presidents of the following organizations:
aahe
sophe
asha
apha--public health education/promotion
apha--school health services
actually, I know all but one but I'm too embarassed to let people know which
one. You can send these to me via my personal e-mail
(kittle@siu.edu)...after I get them I'll share them with all.
Thanks.
Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D.
Home Page: www.siu.edu/~kittle HEDIR Home Page:
www.siu.edu/~kittle/HEDIR/Menu.html
Editor:
International Electronic Journal of Health Education:
http://131.230.221.136/iejhe
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#1300
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 1997 12:37:07 -0700
From: Isabel Burk
Subject: Job Announcements: CA and MN
> -----------------
>
> JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
>
> -----CALIFORNIA-----
>
> Position: Health Education Consultant
>
> Community Wellness & Prevention Program
> Contra Costa County
> Health Services Department
> Public Health Division
> 597 Center Avenue, Suite 115
> Martinez, CA 94553
> 510-313-6808
> Fax: 510-313-6840
>
> The Community Wellness & Prevention Program (CW&PP) of the Contra Costa
> County Health Services Department is seeking an experienced health educator
> for its Tobacco Prevention Project. This staff person will provide health
> education consulting for community groups, agencies and officials in the
> areas of Environmental Tobacco Smoke, Countering Tobacco Industry
> Influences, and Youth Access to Tobacco Products.
>
> About the Position
>
> The central responsibility of this position is to oversee the development
> of community-based tobacco prevention projects in the community. This
> includes: conducting community needs assessment in the area of tobacco
> prevention, development of Request for Proposals (RFPs), negotiating and
> monitoring contracts with community agencies, and providing technical
> assistance and training on tobacco issues to community agencies and groups.
> The Health Education Consultant will also assist the Director in
> administrative duties, including compiling data and developing reports for
> the California Department of Health Services.
>
> Qualifications and Skills
>
> Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. The position
> requires a masters degree from an accredited college or university in
> Public Health, Health Services Administration, Social Work or a closely
> related field. One year of full-time experience or its equivalent in a
> health services agency or program performing health promotion, health
> prevention, or health education work in programs targeting low-income,
> culturally diverse populations is required, with administrative and tobacco
> prevention experience preferred. An additional three years of relevant
> experience and a bachelor's degree may be substituted for the masters
> degree. Computer systems are integral to the job; familiarity with Word
> Perfect 6.1 software preferred.
>
> Job Specifics
>
> The Health Education Consultant position is a full time, temporary position
> without benefits. The successful applicant may have an opportunity to
> compete for a civil service benefitted position during their tenure. The
> office is located in Martinez, California, approximately 20 miles east of
> the Caldecott Tunnel/Berkeley and about half way in between Pittsburg and
> Richmond. The hourly salary range is $22-$27 depending on experience.
>
> To Apply
>
> Please send your resume, cover letter and writing sample to:
>
> Tobacco Prevention Job
> Community Wellness & Prevention Program
> 597 Center Avenue, Suite 115
> Martinez, CA 94553.
>
> The Community Wellness Prevention Program is an Equal Opportunity Employer
> and is committed to ethnic and cultural diversity in the work place.
>
> Deadline: Postmarked by September 15, 1997
> No faxes or calls, please.
> --------------------------------------------
>
> ---------MINNESOTA---------
>
> City of Minneapolis Human Resources
> Personnel Services Division
> 250 South 4th Street-Room 100
> Minneapolis, MN 55415
> 612-673-2282
> Fax: 612-673-2508
>
> THE POSITION: EPIDEMIOLOGIST (Minneapolis Department of Health and
Family
> Support)
>
> Under the supervision of the Director of Assessment, the epidemiologist
> performs work of considerable difficulty in performance measurement and
> evaluation activities (both process and outcome, quantitative and
> qualitative) to assure that Minneapolis Dept. Of Health and Family
> Support's contracted or directly provided programs, services, and policy
> initiatives are delivered in compliance with professional and regulatory
> standards and meet community health objectives. The Epidemiologist will
> play a lead role in designing the evaluation and monitoring components of
> policy initiatives and programs provided by or contracted through the
> Department; coordinate all aspects of evaluations including defining the
> evaluation questions and design, and identifying or developing tools;
> developing a research team; data gathering, site support, and data
> processing; analyze data in consultation with Department biostatisticians;
> work with other agencies and the community in interpreting results and
> translating them into feasible policy recommendations; write reports for a
> wide variety of audiences and present findings to City departments, policy
> makers, and community groups; work with media, professionals, and the
> public as needed on evaluation and monitoring projects. Participate in
> multidisciplinary project teams around priority public health issues;
> provide technical assistance to Department staff and community agencies;
> collaborate with the public health evaluation activities of state and local
> agencies; assist in the preparation of grant applications to fund proposed
> Department activities; represent he Department in one of the eleven
> Minneapolis planning communities; represent the Department at local and
> national events; participant in team meetings and perform related duties as
> needed.
>
> REQUIREMENTS--
>
> Education:
>
> Must have a Masters degree in Epidemiology or closely related field.
> (Official transcript of graduate course work is required with application).
>
> Experience:
>
> Must have at least two years of experience in public health evaluation or a
> closely related field or relevant community experience.
>
> Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
>
> --knowledge of program and policy evaluation including design, analysis,
> and interpretation.
> --knowledge of public health principles, programs, and local public health
> issues.
> --demonstrated skill on an IBM compatible computer with experience using
> statistical analysis, spreadsheet, database, graphics, presentation, and
> word processing software.
> --demonstrated skill in quantitative and qualitative analyses and reporting
> --ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; experience
> working with the media is desirable
> --ability to work effectively with agencies, multidisciplinary teams, the
> public, diverse communities, health professionals, and elected officials.
>
> Applications taken:
>
> Monday, July 28, 1997, until position is filled (this position is still
> OPEN). Call Minneapolis Personnel Services at 612-673-2283 for application
> materials.
>
> The City of Minneapolis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
> ------------------------------
>
> ---------MINNESOTA--------------
>
> City of Minneapolis Human Resources
> Personnel Services Division
> 250 South 4th Street-Room 100
> Minneapolis, MN 55415
> 612-673-2282
> Fax: 612-673-2508
>
> THE POSITION: HEALTH PROGRAM ANALYST I (Maternal and Child
Health)
> Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support
>
> The purpose of the Health Program Analyst position is to provide management
> of Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support (MDHFS) activities
> of assessment advocacy, and assurance. This position is reponsible for
> health planning and evaluation, budget and financial management of
> identified projects, and selected grant and contract develoment and
> management. Additionally, this position initiates and coordinates MDHFS
> activities related to the specialist area of Maternal and Child Health
> (MCH), with a focus on prenatal and family planning needs for women and the
> needs of preschool children. Duties are approximately 50% assurance, and
> 50% policy and advocacy and some assessment functions. Major areas of
> responsibility: Assessment - collect and analyze information, including
> trend data, to identify current and future MCH concerns, and based on
> assessment data and department goals, develop and coordinate critical
> community based initiatives; and, conduct program analysis activities of
> existing MCH programs impacting community residents. Policy & Advocacy -
> provide policy development and advocacy for the City on MCH issues,
> particularly around family planning, drive policy initiatives in
> appropriate forums, initiate or respond to MCH legislative issues,
> facilitate the integration of policy and advocacy issues with other
> departments, agencies and programs, internal and external. Assurance -
> manage contracts with community groups, independent contractors, health,
> education, social service providers and others to support MCH initiatives.
> Negotiate contractual services and budgets, write contracts, monitor
> performance measures, do site visits, provide technical assistance to
> contractors, and ensure compliance with statistical, programmatic, and
> financial reporting requirements; identify and broker contacts and
> resources within community groups, independent contractors, City
> departments, health service providers, the education system and others to
> attain community MCH goals; provide advisory and technical assistance to
> the community, the City Council through PS & RS and the Board of Health,
> and the Public Health Advisory Committee on MCH issues and problems in
> Minneapolis and other duties as assigned.
>
> REQUIREMENTS:
>
> Education:
>
> Must have a Masters Degree in Public Health, Public Administration,
> Nursing, or equivalent degree in a closely related field.
>
> Experience:
>
> Five years experience in Public Health with emphasis in maternal and child
> health; must include experience in family planning.**
>
> Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
>
> --experience in planning, developing, managing, and evaluating MCH
> programs, with particular emphasis on family planning
> --demonstrated ability to work within the Minneapolis communities,
> particularly with diverse and special needs populations
> --experience in and ability to work in a collaborative environment,
> particularly with multiple agencies, providers, and levels of government
> --must have knowledge of national, state, and local MCH problems and
> issues; knowledge of core public health functions desirable
> --ability to present information and ideas accurately, effectively, and
> concisely
> --excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experienced in
> public speaking
> --skilled in word processing
> --contract management, grant writing, and policy development and
> implementation skils are strongly desired
>
> **An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be
> considered.
>
> Monday, August 11, 1997, until position is filled (this position is still
> OPEN). Call Minneapolis Personnel Services at 612-673-2283 for application
> materials.
>
> The City of Minneapolis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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#1301
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 1997 12:06:03 -0500
From: georgia lynn keeney
Subject: red cross vs. green cross
At our first department meeting today we had a discussion about changing
the type of certification we give in our first aid courses from Am. Red
Cross to Green Cross. I do not teach these classes but volunteered to
contact HEDIR to see what some others think about this change. Our
department head specifically asked that I inquire about suggestions and
reservations for making this transition. Any thoughts? Has anyone done
this? How did it work out?
Georgia Keeney, Ed.D.
Assoc. Prof. and Coordinator, Health Ed.
Dept. of HPER
University of Minnesota Duluth
gkeeney@d.umn.edu
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#1302
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 1997 13:41:12 -0400
From: "Raffy R. Luquis"
Subject: Help new course!
Hi to everyone,
I have been asked to teach a health planning class for the spring
semester. However, it seems that in the past there has been a confusion
between this class and a health promotion practice class which use the
"Precede/Procede" Model. Thus, has anybody had similar experince? how
do you differentiate between these classes? and which book would you
recommend for a health planning course for undergraduate students?
Please send your responses directly to me, your input is appreciate.
Raffy Luquis, PhD, CHES
Department of Public Health
SCSU
New Haven CT 06515
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#1303
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 1997 14:52:11 -0400
From: Healthy Concepts
Subject: AIDS resources for children
I'm trying to find some resources (good books, in particular) to help a
friend of mine. She needs children's books and materials to help her talk
to her own young children (5 and 7) about their 12 year old cousin who is
dying of AIDs. Thanks!
Lisa Lieberman
Healthy Concepts
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#1304
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 1997 12:27:02 -0700
From: Renee Drellishak
Subject: CANDOMS. Good grief!
I have just received in the mail a brochure from Weekend 2000 and a sample
of their "Candom", a roll-on beverage insulator that looks like a giant
condom. With the slogan "When Drinking at Random Use a Candom" they claim
to be a way "to address the subject of "safer sex" without being
threatening or boring". Now, while they are shown in the advertising being
used on soda cans, there is also a little photo vignette in the brochure
that shows a man and a woman in a bar (as evidenced by the neon Lite Beer
sign in the background) with the man asking "Can I buy you a drink" and
the woman, oh so wittily answering "Only if we practice safe sips."
So now we are supposed to use *alcohol* to promote safer sex? I don't
think so.
The marketing pack includes in it a copy of a letter to the company from a
health educator (I won't reveal the name or the university to avoid
possible embarrassment) gushing on about how wonderful this product is. Did
she think about the implications?
In the brochure they also market other drinking paraphenalia including
"Sip Sacks" (beverage coolers that look like brown paper bags) and
keychain bottle openers.
But the piece de resistance...as I continued to flip through the brochure
I came upon another item that Weekend 2000 sells. "Head Rush: The Beer
Chugger of the 90's". Get a load of the copy: "New study reveals: Nine out
of ten college students want to party over spring break!" and "Now it's
possible to drink an entire bottle of beer in three seconds, thanks to the
latest technology of the Head Rush bottle beer shooter. Simply attach the
Head Rush to the bottle, tip, and drink as quickly as possible. And if you
think that's crazy, wit till you see how they sell!" (And there's a
picture of three young men drinking bottles of beer with, you guessed it,
Candoms on them!)
Am I the only one who finds this to be completely outrageous? I am
planning to write back to the company telling them that no way am I going
to purchase *anything* from a company that markets a product that actively
promotes incredibly irresponsible drinking behaviors and links safer sex
and drinking. If anyone else would like to write to the company the
address is: Weekend 2000, Inc
5214 Burleson Rd. #114
Austin Texas 78744
Or if you want to call them on their nickel ;> their toll free number is
(800) 356-8212. Come on folks! Let's light up those phone lines!
I am *so* glad it's Friday.
Renee Drellishak, MPH
Manager of Health Promotion and Development
Hall Health Primary Care Center
University of Washington
(206) 616-8476
reneedre@u.washington.edu
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#1305
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 1997 13:22:09 -0700
From: Norm Constantine
Subject: Re: CANDOMS. Good idea!
Renee,
The beer chugger technology and advertising is pretty disgusting. As for
the Candoms, they sound like a good idea to me. In my opinion we need
more creativity like this in marketing safer sex. Unlike tobacco,
alcohol in itself is not the problem, the problem is alcohol abuse
and/or underage drinking or marketing aimed at kids. As with sex, if we
insist on abstinence only we neglect our duties to teach responible use
of alcohol to those who do not chose to abstain.
Thanks for the phone number, I'm going to order some Candoms.
Norm
--
Norm Constantine, Ph.D.
Director, School and Community Health Research
WestEd, San Francisco
Phone: (510)284-8118 FAX: (510)284-8107
Email: norm_c@ix.netcom.com -or- nconsta@wested.org
WestEd Home Page: http://www.wested.org
Renee Drellishak wrote:
>
> I have just received in the mail a brochure from Weekend 2000 and a sample
> of their "Candom", a roll-on beverage insulator that looks like a giant
> condom. With the slogan "When Drinking at Random Use a Candom" they claim
> to be a way "to address the subject of "safer sex" without being
> threatening or boring". Now, while they are shown in the advertising being
> used on soda cans, there is also a little photo vignette in the brochure
> that shows a man and a woman in a bar (as evidenced by the neon Lite Beer
> sign in the background) with the man asking "Can I buy you a drink" and
> the woman, oh so wittily answering "Only if we practice safe sips."
>
> So now we are supposed to use *alcohol* to promote safer sex? I don't
> think so.
>
> The marketing pack includes in it a copy of a letter to the company from a
> health educator (I won't reveal the name or the university to avoid
> possible embarrassment) gushing on about how wonderful this product is. Did
> she think about the implications?
>
> In the brochure they also market other drinking paraphenalia including
> "Sip Sacks" (beverage coolers that look like brown paper bags) and
> keychain bottle openers.
>
> But the piece de resistance...as I continued to flip through the brochure
> I came upon another item that Weekend 2000 sells. "Head Rush: The Beer
> Chugger of the 90's". Get a load of the copy: "New study reveals: Nine out
> of ten college students want to party over spring break!" and "Now it's
> possible to drink an entire bottle of beer in three seconds, thanks to the
> latest technology of the Head Rush bottle beer shooter. Simply attach the
> Head Rush to the bottle, tip, and drink as quickly as possible. And if you
> think that's crazy, wit till you see how they sell!" (And there's a
> picture of three young men drinking bottles of beer with, you guessed it,
> Candoms on them!)
>
> Am I the only one who finds this to be completely outrageous? I am
> planning to write back to the company telling them that no way am I going
> to purchase *anything* from a company that markets a product that actively
> promotes incredibly irresponsible drinking behaviors and links safer sex
> and drinking. If anyone else would like to write to the company the
> address is: Weekend 2000, Inc
> 5214 Burleson Rd. #114
> Austin Texas 78744
>
> Or if you want to call them on their nickel ;> their toll free number is
> (800) 356-8212. Come on folks! Let's light up those phone lines!
>
> I am *so* glad it's Friday.
>
> Renee Drellishak, MPH
> Manager of Health Promotion and Development
> Hall Health Primary Care Center
> University of Washington
> (206) 616-8476
> reneedre@u.washington.edu
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#1306
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 1997 15:39:45 -0500
From: georgia lynn keeney
Subject: red vs. green cross update
Earlier today I addressed a request for assistance in deciding which
type of certification we should offer to students taking a college level
first aid course. Several people have responded - thank you. I was
also informed that the National Safety Council is incorrectly referred
to as "green cross". That is a kind of slang term for NSC and they use
that symbol. Now - that is clarified; does anyone else have the time or
interest to assist our department in making this decision??
Georgia Keeney (gkeeney@d.umn.edu)
University of Minnesota Duluth
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#1307
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 1997 15:40:16 -0700
From: Norm Constantine
Subject: Re: CANDOMS. Good idea!
Renee Drellishak wrote:
> ....What bothers me so much about this product is that they
> market it by actively linking alcohol use and safer sex, when the research
> has shown that alcohol use tends to result in *unsafe* sex, ...
I see their marketing link as more subtle than active, nevertheless,
given that alcohol use and sex in reality frequently do co-occur, and
that alcohol use sometimes contributes to unsafe sex, which is more
likely to succeed: (1) trying to completely eliminate alcohol use with
sex, or (2) promoting responsible alcohol use and safer sex/condom use?
Given the difficulties in either approach, there's room for reasonable
minds to differ on this question, certainly research dosen't give a
definitive answer. I do know that some of the most promissing AIDS
prevention and social marketing programs aimed at men who have sex with
men involve bars and bartenders in one way or another to promote safer
sex. Do you have the same objection to these programs?
> ... and plays a large role in regretted sex, sexual assault and date rape situations.
I don't see the connection between these situations and promoting condom
use. Clearly when alcohol use contributes to any of these it is by
definition irresponsible.
Have a good weekend.
Norm
--
Norm Constantine, Ph.D.
Director, School and Community Health Research
WestEd, San Francisco
Phone: (510)284-8118 FAX: (510)284-8107
Email: norm_c@ix.netcom.com -or- nconsta@wested.org
WestEd Home Page: http://www.wested.org
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#1308
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 1997 18:55:02 -0700
From: Margo Harris
Subject: Fw: AIDS resources for children
I teach a course for elementary education majors called Health Education
for K-6. We use a lot of children's books in lesson plans and teaching
ideas for different health topics. I compile all the book suggestions
students make. Only one has been shared on HIV/AIDS, which is, My Dad Has
HIV. The authors are Earl Alexander, Sheila Rudin, Pam Sejkona. Publisher
is Fairview Press, Minneapolis, MN, 1996. I found it in my public library
Two great resources who have helped me with book suggestions are the
children's librarian at our city library, plus the children's buyer at our
Barnes & Noble Superstore. I've also gotten great book suggestions from
The Chinaberry Book Service in Spring Valley, CA - 800/776-2242, but I
haven't asked about nor seen any HIV/AIDS books in their catalog.
One Chinaberry book we have used is, It's Perfectly Normal: Changing
Bodies, Growing Up, Sex & Sexual Health by Robie H. Harris. It mentions
HIV/AIDS in several sections. The book has been acclaimed by many and
includes a quote from Ann Landers (!), "At last...a book for young people
about sex and reproduction in language they can understand, plus pictures
they will enjoy." It's $9.99 in paperback and recommended for the 10-13
year old child. Margo
Margo Harris
Harris Training & Consulting Services, Inc.
Email: htcs@halcyon.com
Internet: http://www.htcs.com/
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#1309
Date: Sat, 6 Sep 1997 09:22:30 -0700
From: Mark Fulop
Subject: Re: CANDOMS. Good idea!
Norm Constantine wrote:
> I see their marketing link as more subtle than active, nevertheless,
> given that alcohol use and sex in reality frequently do co-occur, and
> that alcohol use sometimes contributes to unsafe sex, which is more
> likely to succeed: (1) trying to completely eliminate alcohol use with
>
> sex, or (2) promoting responsible alcohol use and safer sex/condom
> use?
I believe that Norm completely misses the mark. Here you have a company
that sells not only "candoms" (which is marketing alcohol consumption
as there is no such thing as "subtle/passive advertising" ) but also is
marketing the beer buzz blaster or some such nonsense title that which
claims to deliver a whole beer in 3 seconds. This product is being
actively positioned to target the college student population. So in
the ad, you have 3 college students hammering down beers with the beer
blaster, but attached to the beer bottles is, candoms... Responsible
drinking? Responsible sex?
The logic of the company is something like this. It is Okay to sell
guns and bullets to gang bangers as long as we also offer flack jackets
in our product line for civilians to buy.
Norm, we are not talking about an esoteric discussion of whether we ever
or never do HIV prevention at frat parties or street outreach to ID
users or bar outreaches to men having sex with men. We are talking
about a for profit company that is trying to make a buck any way they
can.
I spoke at length with a representative at Weekend 2000 (on their
nickel) and I am convinced that their interest is in pushing product.
Beer blaster to college students wrapped around excessive drinking or
candoms to gullible health educators who fail to think about the big
picture. We are all just a market segment to them and their interest is
to manipulate money out of us by pushing whatever button it takes.
I for one support Renee's revolution and applaud her courage for coming
forward on the subject. Ethics do matter.
-------------------
Mark Fulop, MPH, CHES fulop@mail.sdsu.edu
Project Co-Director
College Health 2000
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#1310
Date: Sat, 6 Sep 1997 09:24:47 -0700
From: Margo Harris
Subject: HIV/AIDS Resources Continued
While this doesn't address Lisa's question about books, especially for
young children, I found some additional HIV/AIDS resources online as I
search for ways for my elementary ed students to begin/continue integrating
technology in the elementary classroom.
If you haven't visited the Discovery Channel School on line, it's a great
resource. One program scheduled for the new season is Body Science. The
programs include, The Science of HIV, The Mystery of Twins, The Real Bionic
Man, The Brain: Our Universe Within, Ultimate Athlete: Pushing the Limit,
Understanding Viruses. You can visit at:
http://school.discovery.com/fall97/themes/bodyscience/index.html
The topics each have a "Related Resources" section, and the HIV section
will take you everywhere from a great site called Cells Alive to the Names
Quilt Project. Margo
Margo Harris
Harris Training & Consulting Services, Inc.
Email: htcs@halcyon.com
Internet: http://www.htcs.com/
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#1311
Date: Sat, 6 Sep 1997 22:59:57 -0700
From: Norm Constantine
Subject: Re: CANDOMS. Good idea!
Mark,
You must have missed my first message, which began: "The beer chugger
technology and advertising is pretty disgusting. As for the Candoms,
they sound like a good idea to me."
I of course was not defending the second ad Renee described (the one
your message focuses on), but the first: Candoms around soda cans, with
an insert of a couple - "Can I buy you a drink" and the woman answering
"Only if we practice safe sips." I reiterate my opinion that this is a
much needed new creative approach to marketing condom use. I support it,
that doesn't mean I support everything else the company does - clearly I
do not. Nothing "gullible" about that, what seems gullible, or at least
very naive, to me is to think that we (the health promotion community)
are in any position to turn down potentially effective condom promotion
marketing because it is based in a profit motive. Again, I am refering
to the first ad, not the second. Regarding the question of whether any
link between alcohol and sex ever should be used in promoting safer sex,
as I stated in my last message, there's room for reasonable minds to
differ. However, I don't see that there is anything "esoteric" about
discussing effective AIDS prevention strategies. Yes, ethics do matter,
and saving lives is ethical.
Norm
--
Norm Constantine, Ph.D.
Director, School and Community Health Research
WestEd, San Francisco
Phone: (510)284-8118 FAX: (510)284-8107
Email: norm_c@ix.netcom.com -or- nconsta@wested.org
WestEd Home Page: http://www.wested.org
Mark Fulop wrote:
>
> I believe that Norm completely misses the mark. Here you have a company
> that sells not only "candoms" (which is marketing alcohol consumption
> as there is no such thing as "subtle/passive advertising" ) but also is
> marketing the beer buzz blaster or some such nonsense title that which
> claims to deliver a whole beer in 3 seconds. This product is being
> actively positioned to target the college student population. So in
> the ad, you have 3 college students hammering down beers with the beer
> blaster, but attached to the beer bottles is, candoms... Responsible
> drinking? Responsible sex?
>
> The logic of the company is something like this. It is Okay to sell
> guns and bullets to gang bangers as long as we also offer flack jackets
> in our product line for civilians to buy.
>
> Norm, we are not talking about an esoteric discussion of whether we ever
> or never do HIV prevention at frat parties or street outreach to ID
> users or bar outreaches to men having sex with men. We are talking
> about a for profit company that is trying to make a buck any way they
> can.
>
> I spoke at length with a representative at Weekend 2000 (on their
> nickel) and I am convinced that their interest is in pushing product.
> Beer blaster to college students wrapped around excessive drinking or
> candoms to gullible health educators who fail to think about the big
> picture. We are all just a market segment to them and their interest is
> to manipulate money out of us by pushing whatever button it takes.
>
> I for one support Renee's revolution and applaud her courage for coming
> forward on the subject. Ethics do matter.
------------------------------
#1312
Date: Sun, 7 Sep 1997 11:36:17 -0700
From: Margo Harris
Subject: Internet Sites Using Theory
I think Steve Gabany (sp) originally posted this message/request. This one
may be a stretch, and I admit it's health communication, not health
education. Still, I have found a site from Emerson-Tufts to be helpful.
The site is titled "Health Communication Resources" and notes, "Learn how
to effectively communicate health-related information to the public. This
page offers communication strategies and resources that reinforce the
teachings of the Emerson-Tufts Program in Health Communication." One
section is, "Communication models, theories & practices used in health
communication," and it actually includes health education and addresses
behavioral intention. The address is:
http://www.emerson.edu/acadepts/CS/healthcom/Resources/home.htm
Sections change monthly, and the current editorial is, "Don't Be Cowed by
This Disease." What do you think, Steve? Can we include that one? Margo
Margo Harris
Harris Training & Consulting Services, Inc.
Email: htcs@halcyon.com
Internet: http://www.htcs.com/
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#1313
Date: Sun, 7 Sep 1997 15:39:14 -0700
From: Scott Leischow
Subject: announcement
I am pleased to announce (belatedly) that Dr. Bryan Williams has joined the
faculty of the Arizona Prevention Center at the University of Arizona
College of Medicine. Dr. Williams comes to Arizona from Rutgers, and he is
a member of the Health Education/Health Promotion concentration in the
Arizona Graduate Program in Public Health (a relatively new statewide
graduate program in public health that was recently fully accredited). He
is making a rapid transition into the position, and is the process of
setting up a behavior analysis lab. If you wish to contact Bryan, his
phone number is 520-626-7863, his fax is 520-321-7754, and his e-mail is
bryanw@u.arizona.edu
Regards.......Scott
Scott Leischow, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Arizona Prevention Center
Director, Arizona Program for Nicotine and Tobacco Research
The University of Arizona College of Medicine
1145 N. Campbell Ave.
PO Box 210228
Tucson, AZ 85721-0228
520-318-7151 (clinic phone)
520-626-7863 (academic phone)
520-318-7155 (fax)
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#1314
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 1997 13:09:47 +0100
From: Ansa Ojanlatva
Subject: evaluation/elem. health ed.
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and evaluation. The enclosed references, people and programs were forwarded
to me in this respect. I hope they are useful for those who need them in
their work. Thank you for all the responses. Ansa Ojanlatva
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#1315
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 1997 18:28:06 +0100
From: Ansa Ojanlatva
Subject: condoms/allergen
Hello there,
I do not remember which of the two networks the discussion about rubber
and allergy was; I will direct this to both hedir and healthprom. Sorry
for cross posting!
In Finland, one cannot purchase a condom made of other than natural
rubber. The general education 101...the allergen content of condoms is
classified as follows:
very low allergen content: (brand names)
Hot Rubber, The Hot Rubber, Hot Rubber Sweet
Suki-Suki
MIdnight Magic
Green Love
Black Jack
Gloworm Condoms
Mamba
Okeido
After Nine
Nam Nam Pparmint
Original King
Keltainen (Yellow) Durex
Kukka ja mehil„inen (flower and bee)
Nam Man Lakritsi (Licorice)
Venus Lubricee
Low allergen content: (brand names)
Hot Rubber Classic
Nam Nam Mansikka (strawberry)
Nam Nam Hunaja (Honey)
N„kki (Finnish; play on words, no reasonable English translation!!)
Punainen Durex (red durex)
Durex Jeans
Saxon Gold (Ultra Lube, rainbow and Ultra sensitive)
Vihre„ Durex (green durex)
Fair allergen content: (brand names)
Saxon Gold Ultra Spermicidal
Durex Allergy
Adalan Safetex
Yankee
Sultan gentleman
Eurokondomi (Eurocomdom)
Sultan Conture
The report tells that those having a rubber allergen should always inform
their dentists and other medical personnel (esp. gynecologists). Should
someone have a list of condoms with no natural rubber at all, please send
it along. Thank you.
Ansa Ojanlatva
Dept Public Health
U of Turku
20520 Turku/Finland
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#1316
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 1997 11:32:17 -0400
From: "Dr. Paul J. Pinciaro"
Subject: HealthVisions
Friends and colleagues:
Many of you are familiar with HealthVisions videos, particularly, the
award winning AIDS: A Decision for Life, and Playing the Game (a date
rape video). Their latest video is entitled Tina's Appointment, a video
about a young woman's first pelvic examination. I'm pleased to inform
you that HealthVisions now has a website that you may visit for ordering
information and general information about each of it's videos.
The URL is
http://www.inform.umd.edu/HLTH/faculty/rsawyer/HealthVisions/healthvisions.htm
l.
The URL is case sensitive, so type it exactly as it appears. Please
check it out.
Sincerely,
Paul J. Pinciaro, Ph.D.
Department of Health Education
University of Maryland
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#1317
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 1997 11:52:09 -0400
From: Ping Hu
Subject: help...
Dear list,
I am the only health education faculty, and a new faculty member, in the
Department of Health Sciences at Florida Atlantic University. I've talked
to our department chair about getting some health education/promotion
journals and reference books. (This university doesn't really have current
holdings of any health education/promotion journals or useful reference
books except Journal of School Health). What would you recommend to the
department chair if you were in my shoes?? Please direct your reponse to me at
phu@acc.fau.edu
Thank you in advance for your help.
Ping Hu, PhD, CHES
Department of Health Sciences
Florida Atlantic Unviersity
2912 College Avenue, Mod C
Davie, FL 33314-7714
Phone #: (954) 236-1269/1260
Fax #: (954) 236-1259
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#1318
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 1997 11:02:26 CST
From: Cathy Schuster
Subject: positions
PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION. Full-time, tenure track, Assistant Professor
teaching position. Earned doctorate in public health education or MPH
and related doctorate acceptable. Higher education teaching and
public health experience preferred. May teach public health
administration, community organization, public health education
methods, statistics or epidemiology. Duties also include student
advising, research/creative activities, and University/public service.
Review of applications will begin November 15, 1997 and continue
until filled. Position available August 1998. Send application
letter, resume, graduate transcripts and three letters of
recommendation to Dr. J. David Dunn, Department of Public Health,
Western Kentucky University, 1 Big Red Way, Bowling Green, KY
42101-3576. E-mail: david.dunn@wku.edu. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION/PUBLIC HEALTH. Full-time, tenure
track,
Assistant Professor teaching position. Earned doctorate required with
graduate academic preparation in public health with emphasis at the
masters or doctoral level in health services administration. MPH or
closely related masters degree in public health preferred. Higher
education teaching and/or management experience preferred. May teach
courses in ambulatory care, health ethics, long term care, public
health administration, statistics and research methods. Duties also
include student advising, research/creative activities, and
University/public service. Review of applications will begin November
15, 1997 and continue until filled. Position available August 1998.
Send application letter, resume, graduate transcripts and three
letters of recommendation to Dr. J. David Dunn, Department of Public
Health, Western Kentucky University, 1 Big Red Way, Bowling Green, KY
42101-3576. E-mail: david.dunn@wku.edu. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION. Full-time, tenure track, Assistant
Professor teaching position. Earned doctorate in health care/services
administration, or MBA, MHA or MPH degree with administration emphasis
and related doctorate. Higher education teaching and/or health
service management experience preferred. May teach courses in health
care finance, human resources management, managed care, or long term
care. Duties also include student advising, research/creative
activities, and University public service. Review of applications
will begin November 15, 1997 and continue until filled. Position
available August 1998. Send application letter, resume, graduate
transcripts and three letters of recommendation to Dr. J. David Dunn,
Department of Public Health, Western Kentucky University, 1 Big Red
Way, Bowling Green, KY 42101-3576. E-mail: david.dunn@wku.edu. Women
and minorities are encouraged to apply. Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer.
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#1319
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 1997 13:08:38 -0700
From: "Dr.C.Beyer"
Subject: CHES-Workshop-N.Carolina
A CHES Review Workshop will be held Saturday, September 13th, 8-5, on
the campus of North Carolina Central University, Durham.
Location: 149 Miller Morgan Health Science Building
Contact: Christine Beyer
(919)560-3359
FAX (919) 560-6056
Cost: $20 (Can be paid on site) LUNCH Included.
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#1320
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 1997 16:16:00 -0400
From: "White, Deborah A."
Subject: Health Risk Appraisal Software
FROM:White, Deborah A.
TO:HEDIR
CC:
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DATE: 09-08-1997 16:01
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and
in
need of your comments/suggestions. Those I have looked at include
STAYWELL,
WELLSOURCE, RESPONSE, the CDC's WELLNESS CHECKPOINT, and the
National
Wellness
Institute's TESTWELL. Have any of you had experience with any of these
programs? Are there any others that you would recomend I investigate?
Thanks a bunch for your input! =20
Ann Feliu
Wellness Director
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
Potsdam, New York
e-mail: whit1551@wonder.em.cdc.gov
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#1321
Date: Tue, 9 Sep 1997 10:08:14 -0400
From: Patricia Houston
Subject: influenza and pneumococcal initiative
Hi everyone,
I'm in the process of developing an influenza and pneumococcal
initiative for our newly adopted HMO medicare population. Has anyone
out there done this before? And can you give me some ideas other than
targeted mailings to HMO members and advertising in our member
newsletter? Is there a way to identify who has had or has not had these
vaccines besides through claims data (since you can pretty much get flu
shots anywhere now) and through lengthy questionnaires? Any help is
appreciated. Thanks
Patricia Houston
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#1322
Date: Tue, 9 Sep 1997 10:08:21 -0400
From: "Robert J. Bensley"
Subject: Thesis research
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From: Jim Lewis
Subject: Thesis research (fwd)
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Very interesting little story. . .read it.
Jim
___________________________________________________________________
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James B. Lewis, Ph.D. Assistant Professor *
Department of HPER Western Michigan University *
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (616) 387-2697 *
http://www.wmich.edu/hper Fax (616) 387-2704 *
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"It's better than being poked in the eye with a sharp stick"- B. Anthony
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 1997 11:20:03 -0400
From: Rick Harwell
Reply-To: Society of Park & Recreation Educators
To: SPRENET@UGA.CC.UGA.EDU
Subject: Thesis research
For your enjoyment!
One sunny day a rabbit came out of her hole in the ground to enjoy the fine
weather. The day was so nice that she became careless and a fox snuck up
behind her and caught her.
"I am going to eat you for lunch!", said the fox.
"Wait!", replied the rabbit, "You should at least wait a few days."
"Oh yeah? Why should I wait?"
"Well, I am just finishing my thesis on 'The Superiority of Rabbits over
Foxes and Wolves.'"
"Are you crazy? I should eat you right now! Everybody knows that a fox will
always win over a rabbit."
"Not really, not according to my research. If you like, you can come into
my hole and read it for yourself. If you are not convinced, you can go
ahead and have me for lunch."
"You really are crazy!" But since the fox was curious and had nothing to
lose, it went with the rabbit. The fox never came out.
A few days later the rabbit was again taking a break from writing and sure
enough, a wolf came out of the bushes and was ready to set upon her.
"Wait!" yelled the rabbit, "you can't eat me right now."
"And why might that be, my furry appetizer?"
"I am almost finished writing my thesis on 'The Superiority of Rabbits over
Foxes and Wolves.'"
The wolf laughed so hard that it almost lost its grip on the rabbit.
"Maybe I shouldn't eat you; you really are sick ... in the head. You might
have something contagious."
"Come and read it for yourself; you can eat me afterward if you disagree
with my conclusions." So he wolf went down into the rabbit's hole ... and
never came out.
The rabbit finished her thesis and was out celebrating in the local lettuce
patch. Another rabbit came along and asked, "What's up? You seem very happy."
"Yup, I just finished my thesis."
"Congratulations. What's it about?"
"'The Superiority of Rabbits over Foxes and Wolves.'"
"Are you sure? That doesn't sound right."
"Oh yes. Come and read it for yourself."
So together they went down into the rabbit's hole. As they entered, the
friend saw the typical graduate abode, albeit a rather messy one after
writing a thesis. The computer with the controversial work was in one
corner. And to the right there was a pile of fox bones, on the left a
pile of wolf bones. And in the middle was a large, well-fed lion.
The moral of the story:
The title of your thesis doesn't matter.
The subject doesn't matter.
The research doesn't matter.
All that matters is who your advisor is.
Rick Harwell, Executive Director
American Humanics & SCRRP
Clemson University Box 341005
263 Lehotsky Hall
Clemson, SC 29634-1005
(864) 656-2231
(864) 656-2226 fax
WHARWEL@CLEMSON.EDU
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#1323
Date: Tue, 9 Sep 1997 09:16:00 CDT
From: Holly Stone
Subject: EVALUATION
I have just had a huge project put in my lap, and I need your suggestions. We
are in the process of redoing our evaluation processes, which is currently close
to nothing. In the department, we offer two courses - Choices I and Choices II.
Both are required to be taken by all people who enter SMU, whether they are
freshman or transfer students. Choices I is a lecture course that focuses
around the seven dimensions of wellness used by Steven's Point - physical,
emotional, career, intellectual, environmental, spiritual, and social. Choices
II is geared more towards activity. The students can choose from a variety of
courses such as walking, yoga, frisbee, golf, and even a volunteer course. They
also have to fulfill an outside requirement of 10 hours of volunteer work in the
Choices II class. The mission of the department is "to impact attitudes which
will lead to happier, healthier and more productive lives." The goals are "to
continue to deliver information that helps increase awareness to four core
principles of wellness which challenge students to consistently 1. do their
best, 2. fully participate with a positive and enthusiastic spirit, 3. take
responsibility, and recognize the role of personal choice, 4. act in the best
interest of others." In my opinion, these goals are at best fuzzy. It is my
basic understanding that the department and curriculum was formed to help
integrate the students into SMU, help them make an easier transition into
college life, increase student retention, and decrease risky behaviors. The
main movement in the department is toward this warm and fuzzy feeling stuff.
Which is not bad, but we have no hard data and facts upon which to base the
justification of our program. Our evaluation consists of questions such as
"this class helped me do better at SMU" and "I believe the lessons of this class
Iw ill se the rest of my life." So I am basically starting from scratch. Does
anyone have any suggestions of resources or programs out there that do have
good, strong evaluation processes?
Holly Stone
Wellness Faculty
Southern Methodist University
PO Box 750353
Dallas, TX 75275-0353
Phone: (214) 768-1810
Fax: (214) 768-1812
hstone@mail.smu.edu
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#1324
Date: Tue, 9 Sep 1997 10:24:54 -0700
From: Daniel Leviton
Subject: Opportunity to develop an intergenerational health promotion program
Pardon this lengthy announcement. It is now official. We have
received a 3-year grant from the John A. Hartford Foundation to
train directors (faculty) at 16 universities or colleges to have
their own Adult Health & Development Program. We will train one
wave of eight directors in 1997-98, and another wave in 1998-99.
If you wish to be considered for selection to become part of this
national Network for Intergenerational Health (NNIH) please let me
know by Sept. 31st.
Following our usual procedure we will train one administrator per
site on Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 1997, and two faculty per site in on March
3-7, 1998 at College Park, MD to serve as directors. The rationale
is that a highly motivated and supportive administrator (e.g.,
Chair, Dean, Provost, and/or President) is vital to the
establishment of a durable academic course and program. In turn,
the directors would train their staffers (students and others) and
run their AHDP in the fall 1998, and every semester
thereafter.Training expenses such as reasonable airfare, per diem,
and hotel will be paid. Sites that start up their program may
receive up to $1,000 for technical assistance.
Following the 1« day Administrators' Training Workshop,
administrators will need to sign the following letter of
commitment:
My colleagues and I at the (institution) are
committed to developing and maintaining an Adult
Health and Development Program (AHDP) as defined in
Dr. Dan Leviton's grant proposal. We are committed to
serving a diverse population of adults age 50 and
older (members) as they are paired on a one-to-one
basis with trained student-staffers, and volunteers.
Diverse is meant to include those older
adults,whenever possible, who are: disabled American
veterans; low income; from varied ethnic and racial
backgrounds; coping with a developmental (with special
reference to mental retardation) or physical
disability; from rural areas; and/or
institutionalized.
No member shall be turned away from the AHDP due to
inability to pay. We are specifically committed to serving
older adults with mental retardation, and disabled American
veterans. Effort will be made to recruit student-staffers
representing diverse ethnic and racial groups and academic
majors.
Also, two of our faculty will attend the Directors'
Training Workshop to trained as directors of our AHDP March
3-7, 1998. I understand that their reasonable travel, hotel
and per diem expenses will be paid out of the grant. Upon
satisfactory completion of training and our guarantee that
our AHDP will start up, it is understood that our site will
receive up to $1,000.00 to help defray our technical
assistance costs. We have one year from the date of the
Administrators' Training Workshop to establish and run our
program.
I understand that all AHDPs (members of the National
Network for Intergenerational Health) are responsible for
funding to insure the financial and institutional stability
of their Programs for the present and future always mindful
that unforeseen contingencies could affect the status of the
AHDP.
****
The second wave Administrators' Training Workshop will run from
Oct. 16-17, 1998, and the Directors' Training Workshop will run
from Nov. 3-7, 1998.
The 25 year old AHDP at the University of Maryland at College Park
(AHDP/UMCP) was the first intergenerational health promotion and
rehabilitation program in the country. The AHDP/UMCP is a
partially self-supporting academic course, a medical school
elective, and volunteer program with its own Board of Advisors.
The NNIH is the proliferation of intergenerational health
promotion and rehabilitation programs, that is, AHDPs, throughout
the United States. Universities that now have their own AHDPs are
Arizona State University, Bloomsburg State University, the
University of Delaware, University of California at Long Beach,
Florida A & M, Nicholls State University, and Northern Virginia
Community College. Sites that will be operational by the Fall 1997
are Coppin State University, and the University of South Alabama.
The University of Miami Medical School's, and Tuskgegee
University's programs will start up during the spring 1998.
If you and your college or university wish to be considered for
training please let me know as soon as possible. I will send more
info and a questionnaire. We will be selecting sites by October
1st for the first training wave. For more information and a
detailed description of the AHDP/NNIH, see its web page at:
http://www.inform.umd.edu/HLTH/faculty/dleviton
Thank you.
--
Dr. Daniel Leviton
College of Health & Human Performance
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20740, Phone: (301) 405-2528
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#1325
Date: Tue, 9 Sep 1997 10:25:45 -0500
From: Cindy Petri
Subject: textbook for undergraduate theory course
Hello to everyone. I would appreciate some suggestions regarding textbooks.
I will be teaching an undergraduate level course (which begins in Jan. 1998)
titled "Theories and Determinants of Health behavior-Community
applications." Not a real catchy title I know. The course introduces
students to health education theory and its practical application. We
discuss other topics as well, but theory is one of the main topics. I have
done this course in the past, but have yet to find a textbook that addresses
theory in a way that undergrad students can appreciate. I have used the
"Glanz, Lewis, Rimer text in the past (Health Behavior and Health
Education). This is an excellent text, but not real appropriate for the
beginning HE student. My collegue uses "Introduction to Health Education"
by Green/Simons-Morton in the course preceding mine. We need an extention
of this. Thanks in advance for your suggestions. PLEASE REPLY DIRECTLY TO
ME AT: cpetri@uab.edu
Cynthia J. Petri, PhD
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cindy Petri
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#1326
Date: Tue, 9 Sep 1997 14:12:49 -0400
From: Collins Airhihenbuwa
Subject: change of address
Hello Everyone,
While I am still at Penn State, please note the change of address and phone
number. I am also on administrative leave this Fall semester, however, I do
check my voice mail and e-mail regularly. I can also be reached at my home
number. The new address and numbers follow:
Collins O. Airhihenbuwa
Associate Professor of Behavioral Health
Department of Biobehavioral Health
304 East Health and Human Development
University Park, PA 16802
Tel. (814) 865-1382
Fax. (814) 863-7525
Home (814) 237-1282
e-mail aou@psu.edu
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#1327
Date: Tue, 9 Sep 1997 15:55:27 -0700
From: Renee Drellishak
Subject: Success!!! Re: CANDOMS. Good grief!
Well, I just received a call from the rep at Weekend 2000. (10 minute
conversation at his expense!) He was calling to check and see if I had
received the promo pack. "Well, yes, I had", I told him and proceeded to
discuss my concerns about this product, the way it is marketed, and the
fact that it is marketed alongside the HeadRush drink-a-beer-in-3-seconds
product, and was he aware that a student at LSU *died* the other week due
to binge drinking?
I am pleased to report that the rep says they have received a specific
complaint about this product (HeadRush) this week (gee, could that have
been Mark Fulop?) and that that, *along with other complaints they have
received recently* [grin] has prompted them to stop carrying selling this
item. Yeay!
He also admitted that it was a mistake to send me the catalog (yeah, you
betcha!) and that it was an inappropriate way to market this item to
universities (that catalog usually just goes to bars and convenience
stores. Eeek!), but continued to advocate for our using the Candoms for
safer sex week and the like. We had a very interesting discussion on
alcohol use and safer sex and how the two just don't seem to mix (it's
sounds like a nice idea to think "hey, if they're going to drink, we might
as well at least remind them about safer sex", but I think it's fallacious
reasoning), and he held his ground and I held mine, but he did seem to
genuinely be listening to what I had to say and thanked me for my
comments.
I still will not be purchasing Candoms (one of my students took one look
at it and said "Wow! That could totally be used to disguise the fact that
you're holding a beer!") primarily because if I'm going to do anything
involving condoms, I want to use *real* ones, so that people have a good
understanding of what they are actually like (as opposed to this *huge*,
thick, neon thing that feels funny and is difficult to unroll). I
encourage those of you who object to this product to continue to make your
voices heard, and those of you who disagree to please share why.
Discussion lists would be pretty boring if everyone agreed all the time.
Renee Drellishak, MPH
Manager of Health Promotion and Development
Hall Health Primary Care Center
University of Washington
(206) 616-8476
reneedre@u.washington.edu
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#1328
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 14:27:10 -0400
From: Ping Hu
Subject: help again...
Dear HEDIRers,
A couple of days ago I posted a request for help regarding health
education/promotion related journals and books. I've received many helpful
suggestions from respectful colleagues. I want to thank you all for your
help. I really appreciate it :)
Now, one more request: Our new department chair is interested in developing
tracks of health education, environmental health, international health,
hygiene, or nutrition at undergraduate level. He wants me, the only health
educator, to provide the employment opportunities and vacancy rates in
those areas this Friday afternoon. Does anyone have any suggestions? Or
where should I go to find the information?? Thank you very much for your
help. Again, please direct your response to:
phu@acc.fau.edu
Ping Hu, PhD, CHES
Department of Health Sciences
Florida Atlantic Unviersity
2912 College Avenue, Mod C
Davie, FL 33314-7714
Phone #: (954) 236-1269/1260
Fax #: (954) 236-1259
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#1329
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 14:49:16 -0400
From: Robin Gray Ballard
Subject: Fwd: Re: Pass it on!
This is somewhat dramatic, but it had quite an impact on my students.
---------------------
Forwarded message:
From: ballartj@songs.sce.com (TERRY BALLARD)
To: healthyr@aol.com
Date: 97-09-09 11:52:29 EDT
I went to a party, Mom, I remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink, Mom, so I drank soda instead.
I really felt proud inside, Mom, the way you said I would.
I didn't drink and drive, Mom, even though the others said I should.
I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know you are always right.
Now the party is finally ending, Mom, as everyone is driving out of
sight
As I got into my car, Mom, I knew I'd get home in one piece..
Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and sweet.
I started to drive away, Mom, but as I pulled out into the road,
the other car didn't see me, Mom, and hit me like a load.
As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I hear the policeman say,
the other guy is drunk, Mom, and now I'm the one who will pay.
I'm lying here dying, Mom.. I wish you'd get here soon.
How could this happen to me, Mom? My life just burst like a
balloon.
There is blood all around me, Mom, and most of it is mine.
I hear the medic say, Mom, I'll die in a short time.
I just wanted to tell you, Mom, I swear I didn't drink.
It was the others, Mom. The others didn't think.
He was probably at the same party as I.
The only difference is, he drank and I will die.
Why do people drink, Mom? It can ruin your whole life.
I'm feeling sharp pains now. Pains just like a knife.
The guy who hit me is walking, Mom, and I don't think it's fair.
I'm lying here dying and all he can do is stare.
Tell my brother not to cry, Mom. Tell Daddy to be brave.
And when I go to heaven, Mom, put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave
Someone should have told him, Mom, not to drink and drive.
If only they had told him, Mom, I would still be alive.
My breath is getting shorter, Mom. I'm becoming very scared.
Please don't cry for me, Mom. When I needed you, you were always
there.
I have one last question, Mom, before I say good bye.
I didn't drink and drive, so why am I the one to die?
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#1330
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 15:11:37 +0900
From: Lisa Reisberg
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Pass it on!
Robin: The poem is generally circulated quite a lot in the weeks prior to
most high school proms. My 16-year-old son cried when he read it and the
next day took it to his school, and asked that it be posted around the
hallways. The school was more than willing to accommodate his request.
Let's hope others do the same. Lisa
===========================================
Lisa Reisberg, Director
Division of Public Education
American Academy of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Pt Blvd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone: 847/981-7873
FAX: 847/228-7320
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#1331
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 15:07:58 -0500
From: "by way of \"Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D.\" "
Subject: Re: job announcement
Carl Peter, former Professor of health education at Western Illinois, who is
now residing in Kentucky has asked that I post this on the HEDIR.
Mark, an agency for which I am a Board Member, is seeking a full-time
executive secretary, and I believe someone with a health education background
would be perfect. Will you please post the following; in advance, my thanks.
Statewide non-profit organization, based in Lexington, KY, is
seeking energetic, creative person to provide administrative duties for a
staff of four. Must have word processing experience (proficiency with Works
software helpful), knowledge of standard office procedures, possess excellent
communication skills and must be able to work independently and as part of a
team. This is a full-time position with a benefits package, and will start
on or about October 1, 1997. Send cover letter, one sample of writing
skills, salary requirements, and resume by September 17, 1997 to: Executive
Director, P.O. Box 24394, Lexington, KY 40524-4394. Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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#1332
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 15:29:41 -0600
From: Rodney Bowden
Subject: Health periodicals
I have searched in vain for a list of health related journals. Does anyone
have any ideas on where I might find a comprehensive list? Are there any
web pages devoted to this? I am also looking for one that has guidelines
for prospective authors.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Rodney Bowden
------------------------------------------------
Rodney Bowden, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Health Science
Stephen F. Austin State University
Voice: x 409-468-3503
Fax: x 409-468-1850
E-mail f_BowdenRG@titan.sfasu.edu
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#1333
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 15:50:26 CDT
From: Jennifer Kramer
Subject: periodical lists
Any input (probably most relevant to M. Kittleson) from folks on compiling a
list and placing it on the HEDIR home page?
I've been a member of HEDIR for over a year now and see Rodney's question
quite frequently--I think he has a good idea--looking for such a list on the
Web--but if one does not exist--why don't "we" do it?
Just a thought.
Jenny Kramer, M.S.
Community Health Specialist
Hennepin County Community Health Dept.
525 Portland Ave. S./MC-963
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1569
jennifer.kramer@co.hennepin.mn.us
(612) 348-4125
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#1334
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 14:07:20 -0800
From: Lisa Gilbert
Subject: Re: Health periodicals
Rodney & HEDIR:
I just completed a list of health related journals that we have in our
area. This also includes journals we have in our law library. It is, by no
means, complete.
Addictive Behaviors
Administration & Policy in Mental Health
Alcohol Health and Research World
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Annals of Health Law
Behavior Therapy
Child Abuse and Neglect
Environmental Health Perspectives
Family Planning Perspectives
Health Lawyer
Health Psychology
Journal of Addictive Diseases
Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education
Journal of American College Health
Journal of Applied Behavioral Science
Journal of Applied Nutrition
Journal of Chemical Dependency Treatment
Journal of Divorce and Remarriage
Journal of Drug Education
Journal of Environmental Health
Journal of Environmental Quality
Journal of Genetic Psychology
Journal of Health and Social Behavior
Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law
Journal of Infectious Disease
Journal of Law and Health
Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics
Journal of Marriage and the Family
Journal of Nutrition
Journal of Nutrition Education
Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly
Journal of Personality
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
Journal of Rational-Emotive & Congitive-Behavior Therapy
Journal of School Health
Journal of Sex Education and Therapy
Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Journal of Studies on Alcohol
Journal of Youth and Adolescence
Law, Medicine and Health Care
Leisure Sciences
Medical Care Research & Review
Occupational Health and Safety
Physician and Sportsmedicine
Population and Environment
Psychological Bulletin
Psychological Review
Psychosomatic
Psychosomatic Medicine
Representative Research in
Social Psychology
Social Problems
Suicide & Life Threatening Behavior
Women and Health
Women's Health Issues
I do have a longer, more complete list that is faxable. E-mail your fax
number, and I will fax the entire document.
Lisa Gilbert
Assistant Professor
University of Idaho
lkg@uidaho.edu
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#1335
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 16:12:18 CDT
From: Jennifer Kramer
Subject: Periodical lists
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Any input (probably most relevant to M. Kittleson) from folks on compiling a
list and placing it on the HEDIR home page?
I've been a member of HEDIR for over a year now and see Rodney's question
quite frequently--I think he has a good idea--looking for such a list on the
Web--but if one does not exist--why don't "we" do it?
Just a thought.
Jenny Kramer, M.S.
Community Health Specialist
Hennepin County Community Health Dept.
525 Portland Ave. S.--MC-963
Mlps., MN 55415-1569
jennifer.kramer@co.hennepin.mn.us
(612) 348-4125
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#1336
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 16:31:35 -0500
From: "Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D."
Subject: Health periodicals
I'm sending this via the HEDIR for all:
American Journal of Health Behavior has a web page at:
http://131.230.221.136/ajhb
Journal of Health Studies (formerly Wellness Perspectives) has author
guidelines off Gene Fitzhugh's home page:
http://funnelweb.utcc.utk.edu/~fitzhugh
Journal of Health Education's web page (or AAHE's)...don't know if they have
author info:
http://www.aahperd.org/aahe/aahe.html
American Public Health Assoc has guidelines at:
http://www.apha.org
Don't know if School Health or SOPHE have web sites.
Finally, of course I need to once again mention that the first referred
health education journal entirely on the www can be found at:
http://131.230.221.136/iejhe
The first issue will appear on January 1, 1998...
manuscripts are now being accepted for the first peer reviewed issue
scheduled for April 1, 1998
>I have searched in vain for a list of health related journals. Does anyone
>have any ideas on where I might find a comprehensive list? Are there any
>web pages devoted to this? I am also looking for one that has guidelines
>for prospective authors.
>
>Thanks in advance for your help.
>
>Rodney Bowden
>
>------------------------------------------------
>Rodney Bowden, Ph.D.
>Assistant Professor
>Health Science
>Stephen F. Austin State University
>Voice: x 409-468-3503
>Fax: x 409-468-1850
>E-mail f_BowdenRG@titan.sfasu.edu
>
Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D.
Home Page: www.siu.edu/~kittle HEDIR Home Page:
www.siu.edu/~kittle/HEDIR/Menu.html
Editor:
International Electronic Journal of Health Education:
http://131.230.221.136/iejhe
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#1337
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 18:08:21 -0400
From: "Molly Laflin, PhD"
Subject: Re: Periodical lists
I agree that knowing more about our journals is important. I have been
working for over a year on a project that may interest many of you. I used
a Delphi Technique in which I selected a small number of leaders and
acknowledged researchers in the field of health education to determine the
major content areas in Health Education and to compile a list of journals
for each of the identified areas. Appoximately 100 journals were selected
by the panel of experts. Currently those journals are responding to a
questionaire concerning their circulation, rejection rates, etc. I hope to
submit the manuscript (for publication) within 3 months. A companion
article is also underway concerning the importance of indexing and the key
indexes used by health educators (e.g. Medline, Index Medicus, PsychLIT,
PsychINFO, etc.) This piece will also be ready in a couple of months. So,
I think a thorough review of the journals most often used by health
educators will be available shortly.
Molly Laflin
>------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>Any input (probably most relevant to M. Kittleson) from folks on compiling a
>list and placing it on the HEDIR home page?
>
>I've been a member of HEDIR for over a year now and see Rodney's question
>quite frequently--I think he has a good idea--looking for such a list on the
>Web--but if one does not exist--why don't "we" do it?
>
>Just a thought.
>
>Jenny Kramer, M.S.
>Community Health Specialist
>Hennepin County Community Health Dept.
>525 Portland Ave. S.--MC-963
>Mlps., MN 55415-1569
>
>jennifer.kramer@co.hennepin.mn.us
>
>(612) 348-4125
************************************************************************
****
Molly Laflin, Ph.D.
Professor, Health Education
School of Family and Consumer Sciences
215 Eppler North
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio 43403
419-372-0301W; 419-372-8216fax
mlaflin@bgnet.bgsu.edu
------------------------------
#1338
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 18:26:59 -0500
From: Eric Buhi
Subject: Re: Health periodicals
I have found a great listing of health services research/public health
journals on the web. The URL is:
http://weber.u.washington.edu/~larsson/authinst/jolist.html
It is maintained by Laura Larsson, Research Librarian and Director of
Information Services at the University of Washington.
Eric Buhi
On Wed, 10 Sep 1997, Rodney Bowden wrote:
> I have searched in vain for a list of health related journals. Does anyone
> have any ideas on where I might find a comprehensive list? Are there any
> web pages devoted to this? I am also looking for one that has guidelines
> for prospective authors.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Rodney Bowden
>
> ------------------------------------------------
> Rodney Bowden, Ph.D.
> Assistant Professor
> Health Science
> Stephen F. Austin State University
> Voice: x 409-468-3503
> Fax: x 409-468-1850
> E-mail f_BowdenRG@titan.sfasu.edu
>
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~
Eric Buhi
Graduate Student in Public Health Education
Associate Instructor of Personal Health
Indiana University, Bloomington
Phone: (812)336-2492
E-mail: ebuhi@indiana.edu
URL: http://php.indiana.edu/~ebuhi/index.htm
------------------------------
#1339
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 20:08:17 -0600
From: Mary Cissell
Subject: Children's book--AIDS
You might want to look at the book--
Losing Uncle Tim, by MaryKate Jordan (Albert Whitman & Co., 1989)
------------------------------
#1340
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 20:50:13 -0700
From: Margo Harris
Subject: Kudos for Laura Larsson
Eric Buhi mentined Laura Larsson's site at the University of Washington. I
can't say enough good words about this woman! She is the "owner" of a more
localized health education listserv here in the Northwest. For no fee, she
is doing the work with help chipped in from PNW SOPHE, our State Department
of Health, Office of Health Promotion, and the School Health Association of
Washington (SHAW).
The list, PNWHEALTH, is open to health educators, health education
students, other professionals interested in health education located in the
Northwest states and British Columbia. From the day I first contacted
Laura and asked for her help, she has charged ahead and pulled us with her
(talk about push or pull technology!). Do visit her site,
http://weber.u.washington.edu/~larsson/authinst/jolist.html
She is the kind of professional you should never hesitate to email, because
she will respond and help. In our virtual world, I've been working with
Laura now for months, we're both in Seattle, and we've never met
fact-to-face! Margo
Margo Harris
Harris Training & Consulting Services, Inc.
Email: htcs@halcyon.com
Internet: http://www.htcs.com/
------------------------------
#1341
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 1997 06:48:23 -0500
From: Barbara Ellen Giloth
Subject: Seminars on how to teach
Does anyone know of companies, organizations or consultants who offer
workshops that teach health care providers how to teach either at their
location or at an individual medical facility? Please respond to me
directly and I will send a summary to the list. Thanks.
Barbara E. Giloth, MPH, CHES
Chicago, IL
773/743-8206 voice mail
773/262-0986 fax
------------------------------
#1342
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 1997 07:25:02 -0600
From: G_8MILLER@VENUS.TWU.EDU
Subject: Great American Smokeout
I know it's early and the Smokeout isn't until November 17th, but I need some
ideas on activities to support those who are not smoking that particular day
and those who do not smoke. This is for a college campus, and according to the
physician in charge of health education at this campus, the students are very
apathetic.
Thanks,
Lynn Miller, TWU
mille8@flash.net
------------------------------
#1343
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 1997 07:54:23 -0500
From: mary ann lay
Subject: SUBABUSE: Position Openings (fwd)
---------- Forwarded message ---------Date: Tue, 9 Sep 1997 19:35:52 -0500 (EST)
From: William James Bailey (baileyw@indiana.edu)
The Indiana Prevention Resource Center at Indiana University has three
full-time positions open for prevention professionals: funding
assistance specialist, evaluation specialist-coalitions, and prevention
specialist-afterschool programs. The job announcements follow:
Position #1:
Funding Assistance Specialist
The Indiana Prevention Resource Center at Indiana University is
seeking an experienced funding assistance specialist to provide technical
assistance to Indiana prevention programs that are seeking grant or other
external funding. The funding assistance specialist coordinates the
IPRC's intensive grantwriting assistance program, and writes grants for
local prevention programs, assists programs with on-line and manual
funding searches, consults with prevention programs on strategic
fundraising, and coordinates week-long training activities conducted in
cooperation with The Grantsmanship Center. Requirements: completed
master's degree; experience in writing successfully-funded social
service program grant applications; familiarity with federal, state, and
foundation grant funding; high comfort level with PC-type computers.
Prefer individual familar with current drug abuse prevention research
and theory. This is a full-time, career-track position. Drug-free/
smoke-free workplace. Send curriculum vitae and the names of three
references to: Human Resources Management - Employment, Indiana
University, 400 East 7th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405.
Preference will be given to applications received by September 25, 1997.
Indiana University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position #2
Evaluation Specialist - Coalitions
The Indiana University Institute for Drug Abuse Prevention is
seeking an experienced prevention evaluation specialist to
coordinate the evaluation of a local prevention coalition.
Requirements: completed master's degree, evaluation experience,
familiarity with current drug abuse prevention research and theory.
Must be eligible for credentialing as a Certified Prevention Professional
in Indiana within one year of hiring. Must have high comfort level with
PC-type computers,
and experience with SPSS statistical package. This is a one-year
"visiting" position. Future
employment is dependent upon funding. Drug-free/smoke-free
workplace. Send curriculum vitae and the names of three
references to: Search Coordinator, Indiana Prevention Resource
Center, 840 State Road 46 Bypass, Room 110, Bloomington, IN 47405.
Preference will be given to applications received by September 25, 1997.
Indiana University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Position #3
Prevention Specialist - After-school Programs
The Indiana Prevention Resource Center at Indiana University is
seeking an experienced prevention specialist to provide technical
assistance to community-based, after-school prevention programs funded
under a new state prevention initiative. Requirements: completed
master's degree, prevention technical assistance experience, familiarity
with current drug abuse prevention research and theory. This position
involves some statewide travel, including several overnight trips per
year. Must be eligible for credentialing as a Certified Prevention
Professional in Indiana within one year of hiring.
Must have a high comfort level with PC-type computers, including HTML,
Microsoft Office, and graphics programs. This is a full-time,
career-track position. Drug-free/smoke-free workplace. Send curriculum
vitae and the names of three references to: Search Coordinator,
Indiana Prevention Resource Center, 840 State Road 46 Bypass, Room 110,
Bloomington, IN 47405.
Preference will be given to applications received by September 25, 1997.
Indiana University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
------------------------------
#1344
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 1997 06:32:06 -0700
From: Lynn Miller
Subject: Great American Smokeout
I know it's early and the Smokeout isn't until November 17th, but I need
some
ideas on activities to support those who are not smoking that particular
day
and those who do not smoke. This is for a college campus, and according
to
the
physician in charge of health education at this campus, the students are
very
apathetic.
Thanks,
Lynn Miller, TWU
mille8@flash.net
------------------------------
#1345
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 1997 12:45:14 -0400
From: Stan Snegroff
Subject: Health education journals
For those requesting a list of health education, health related
journals, there is a list in "Health Education," Nov./Dec., 1990.
It may be slightly out of date but is still quite comprehensive.
Stan Snegroff
------------------------------
#1346
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 1997 13:45:37 -0500
From: mary ann lay
Subject: SUBABUSE: Position Openings (fwd)
The Indiana Prevention Resource Center at Indiana University has three
full-time positions open for prevention professionals: funding
assistance specialist, evaluation specialist-coalitions, and prevention
specialist-afterschool programs. The job announcements follow:
Position #1:
Funding Assistance Specialist
The Indiana Prevention Resource Center at Indiana University is
seeking an experienced funding assistance specialist to provide technical
assistance to Indiana prevention programs that are seeking grant or other
external funding. The funding assistance specialist coordinates the
IPRC's intensive grantwriting assistance program, and writes grants for
local prevention programs, assists programs with on-line and manual
funding searches, consults with prevention programs on strategic
fundraising, and coordinates week-long training activities conducted in
cooperation with The Grantsmanship Center. Requirements: completed
master's degree; experience in writing successfully-funded social
service program grant applications; familiarity with federal, state, and
foundation grant funding; high comfort level with PC-type computers.
Prefer individual familar with current drug abuse prevention research
and theory. This is a full-time, career-track position. Drug-free/
smoke-free workplace. Send curriculum vitae and the names of three
references to: Human Resources Management - Employment, Indiana
University, 400 East 7th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405.
Preference will be given to applications received by September 25, 1997.
Indiana University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position #2
Evaluation Specialist - Coalitions
The Indiana University Institute for Drug Abuse Prevention is
seeking an experienced prevention evaluation specialist to
coordinate the evaluation of a local prevention coalition.
Requirements: completed master's degree, evaluation experience,
familiarity with current drug abuse prevention research and theory.
Must be eligible for credentialing as a Certified Prevention Professional
in Indiana within one year of hiring. Must have high comfort level with
PC-type computers,
and experience with SPSS statistical package. This is a one-year
"visiting" position. Future
employment is dependent upon funding. Drug-free/smoke-free
workplace. Send curriculum vitae and the names of three
references to: Search Coordinator, Indiana Prevention Resource
Center, 840 State Road 46 Bypass, Room 110, Bloomington, IN 47405.
Preference will be given to applications received by September 25, 1997.
Indiana University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Position #3
Prevention Specialist - After-school Programs
The Indiana Prevention Resource Center at Indiana University is
seeking an experienced prevention specialist to provide technical
assistance to community-based, after-school prevention programs funded
under a new state prevention initiative. Requirements: completed
master's degree, prevention technical assistance experience, familiarity
with current drug abuse prevention research and theory. This position
involves some statewide travel, including several overnight trips per
year. Must be eligible for credentialing as a Certified Prevention
Professional in Indiana within one year of hiring.
Must have a high comfort level with PC-type computers, including HTML,
Microsoft Office, and graphics programs. This is a full-time,
career-track position. Drug-free/smoke-free workplace. Send curriculum
vitae and the names of three references to: Search Coordinator,
Indiana Prevention Resource Center, 840 State Road 46 Bypass, Room 110,
Bloomington, IN 47405.
Preference will be given to applications received by September 25, 1997.
Indiana University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
------------------------------
#1347
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 1997 16:47:13 -0400
From: Chrystyna Kosarchyn
Subject: Health and Physical Education Combination Degrees
Several years ago I followed, with great interest, the discussion on the
part of list members about the combining of health education and physical
education into one degree. Having come out of a "separatist" preparation
program, as well as having experienced the fact that the more preparation
students have in one area, the better teachers they become, I certainly
have some opinions of my own on the subject. Nonetheless, I also like
to consider myself a flexible individual that is open to change and
trying new things that might improve the health of our children and youth.
So, perhaps there is merit in the combination alternative as well. I
don't know, but it looks like I will certainly find out.
The institution at which I teach at present offers a degree in physical
education with the option to attain health education certification through
an endorsement. This means that the students take alot of PE classes and
a few health classes (15 hours of health content and methodology). The
degree however, is in physical education; they can also teach health if
they complete the endorsement program. Unfortunately, many often have to
teach health even without getting their endorsement and many feel
woefully underprepared as a result. The fifteen hour health education
endorsement program has been in effect for about eight years now,
although when I started teaching here it was much less. Through the years
I have been actively, as the sole health educator in the department,
lobbying and pushing for more hours and have been successful to some
extent (there comes a point when you can only teach so many classes by
yourself!). With the hiring of an additional health educator I thought
that we would be able to be even more successful as my colleagues in
physical education have been, and continue to be, supportive of these
efforts.
Recently however, the Virginia Department of Education put forth a
proposal for a combination certification in health and physical education
degree program.. It appears that we will have to revamp our degree to meet
the Department's specifications within a few years. We are therefore
embarking on the planning process of how to accomplish this. Since the
new certification in health and physical education will require only nine
hours and, since our hands are also tied by the state to keep our
degree program at the same number of hours even though it's now a dual
degree, perhaps you can see my concern that health courses will be cut
rather than increased. My department chair believes that we could provide
a quality combination degree program if we are innovative in our course
offerings (i.e., team teaching methods, etc.) and I do not doubt it. I
just don't know how, as I have never been involved in physical education
preparation.
I therefore am turning to you, those colleagues who perhaps have had
a similar experience and have dealt with it successfully, for suggestions
and help in this matter.. This is not to say that you were necessarily
required to change a your program, perhaps you have always offered
sucha combination degree (I understand this was true at one point here
in Virginia as well).
I would appreciate thoughts on this issue, suggestions as how to
accomplish such a combination without hurting either program, as well as
ideas as to where I might get some more information. Please e-mail me at
the address provided below. I will be very greatful for your imput.
Chrystyna Kosarchyn, PhD, CHES
Associate Professor of Health Education
Longwood College
Farmville, VA 23909
phone: 804-395-2543
FAX: 804-395-2568
e-mail: ckosarch@longwood.lwc.edu
------------------------------
#1348
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 1997 08:15:31 -0500
From: "by way of \"Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D.\" "
Subject: Another position
Carl Peter has another position available and he has asked that I post it to
HEDIR.
Please post the following opportunity. This is not the same position
previously announced. In advance, my thanks.
Executive Director wanted for not-for-profit organization of national
scope. Needs marketing, fund-raising, communications skills plus some
computer experience. Full-time position. Reply with resume to M. Watson,
President, International Book Project, 3188 Roxburg Drive, Lexington, KY
40503. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications will be reviewed
until position is filled.
------------------------------
#1349
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 1997 16:36:22 -0700
From: "by way of Jim Grizzell "
Subject: SUBABUSE: HBO Faces of Addiction rebroadcast
For those of you who did not get a chance to see the HBO 3-part series
entitled Faces of Addiction over the summer, you have another chance.
The series will be rebroadcast next week as follows:
"Addicted" Monday 9/15 7pm (ET/MT/PT) 6pm (CT)
"Flashback" Tuesday 9/16 7pm " 6pm "
"27th & Prospect" Wed 9/17 7pm " 6pm "
This series has won great acclaim from both media critics and community
groups for bringing greater understanding about how alcohol and drug
addiction affect individuals, their families and whole communities.
I would be interested in your feedback about this series and would
especially like to know if you have sponsored any local discussions or
events to coincide with the films. If so, has it made any difference?
You might also want to take a look at the web site we created with
HBO...http://addicted.hbo.com
Thanks,
Diane Barry
Communications Director
Join Together
diane@jointogether.org
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#1350
Date: Sat, 13 Sep 1997 11:48:38 -0700
From: Isabel Burk
Subject: HBO Faces of Addiction rebroadcast
For your information:
>
> For those of you who did not get a chance to see the HBO 3-part series
> entitled Faces of Addiction over the summer, you have another chance.
> The series will be rebroadcast next week as follows:
> "Addicted" Monday 9/15 7pm (ET/MT/PT) 6pm (CT)
> "Flashback" Tuesday 9/16 7pm " 6pm "
> "27th & Prospect" Wed 9/17 7pm " 6pm "
>
> This series has won great acclaim from both media critics and community
> groups for bringing greater understanding about how alcohol and drug
> addiction affect individuals, their families and whole communities.
>
> I would be interested in your feedback about this series and would
> especially like to know if you have sponsored any local discussions or
> events to coincide with the films. If so, has it made any difference?
>
> You might also want to take a look at the web site we created with
> HBO...http://addicted.hbo.com
>
> Thanks,
>
> Diane Barry
> Communications Director
> Join Together
> diane@jointogether.org
> ---
--
Isabel Burk, M.S., CHES
Director, The Health Network
(914) 638-3569 Fax: (914) 638-1928
iburk@mail.idt.net
------------------------------
#1352
Date: Sun, 14 Sep 1997 07:57:28 -0500
From: "Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D."
Subject: Updating on E-mail Directories
Please excuse the cross postings of these messages.
As you may know, besides operating these listservs I have also been
gathering and updating e-mail addresses of health educators and printing
them in one of three directories. Being on any of these listservs is NOT a
requirement to be listed in these directories...they are intended to house a
comprehensive directories of e-mail addresses of health educators throughout
the world, in a variety of professional settings. Both professional health
educators and graduate students in health education are listed in these
directories.
This memo is being sent out to you to invite you to take advantage of these
directories. They are available on the world wide web at the following web
address:
http://www.siu.edu/~kittle/HEDIR/Menu.html
Once you get to this page you will see that I have listed health educators
in three different formats: by their job site (state/country); by their
name (alphabetical); and only by state/country. In each directory you will
also note that links have been formed to make it easier to send e-mail
directly from your browser.
Finally, one can download any of these directories in one of three formats:
by an ascii format, by word perfect 6.0, or through the .PDF format of Adobe
Acrobat.
When you get a chance, please review these pages and if you are listed,
please let me know if the information is inaccurate. In the Job Site
directory I ask for your institutional affiliation, it's home page (if
applicable), your mailing address, your fax and voice numbers, along with a
short description of your areas of interest. Finally, for those of you that
have personal home pages, those are listed also.
I rely heavily on the users of these directories to keep me updated on any
chances. Please feel free to let me know if anybody has left your
particular institution, or if anybody new has joined. Please share with
them this memo in having their names listed.
Thanks.
Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D.
Home Page: www.siu.edu/~kittle HEDIR Home Page:
www.siu.edu/~kittle/HEDIR/Menu.html
Editor:
International Electronic Journal of Health Education:
http://131.230.221.136/iejhe
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#1353
Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 16:14:14 EDT
From: "John R. Harvey"
Subject: Five Steps to Personal Happiness
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I thought I might share this with you. It was published in Bottom Line's
TOMORROW, January, 1997. . . John RE. Harvey
"Five Steps to Personal Happiness." DR. ALBERT ELVIS
Why search for happiness? One reason is that by becoming a happier
person, you'll almost always become a person who others can relate to in
a better, more loving way.
Another Reason: You'd darn well better work to achiever your goals and
your desires. Because if you don't no one else will. What is it,
exactly, that keeps us from being as happy as we'd like to be? I used to
embrace the Freudian view of emotional disturbance, and spent years of
training and practice as a psychoanalyst. After seeing how inefficient
this approach was, however, I began looking for non psychoanalytic ways
to help people with their problems.
---------
The cause of unhappiness: I began to observe how almost all emotional
disturbances were linked to irrational ideas. These ideas can be divided
into three categories:
Irrational idea #1 - I must do well in important tasks I undertake,
and I must win the approval of people important to me . . . and if I
don't I'm worthless
Irrational idea #2 People must treat me considerately . . . and
anyone who doesn't is a bad person.
Irrational idea #3 The conditions under which I live must be hassle
free, so that I can get everything I want quickly and easily . . .
otherwise life will be unbearable. Notice that all these ideas contain a
profound absolute "must." It is failure to achieve this "must" that
leads to anxiety, despair and depression. From this observation, I
developed a system of therapy called "rational-emotive behavior therapy."
It is designed to identify self defeating ideas and behaviors and
exchange them for rational thoughts . . . freeing you of anxiety and
despair.
Here is how the therapy works . . .
STEP ONE make a decision to strive for your own happiness . . . while
putting the happiness of others you love a close second. For a variety
of reasons some people strive mightily to other people happy . . . of
because they think it's what they're "supposed to do. But they lose
sight of their own happiness along the way. While it's important not to
harm others, you're under no obligation to be nice to everyone. Start
your quest for happiness by realizing that helping others is a choice you
can make . . . but only if you're attuned to your own strong preferences
and desires.
STEP TWO: Decide that you . . . and not external events . . . are going
to control your emotional destiny. To understand how your beliefs
influence your reaction to events, consider what would happen if 100
people lost $10,000 in the stock market. A few might feel happy or
relieved (Good that'll teach me to stop gambling). Some would feel
indifferent (I have enough money anyway). Most would feel quite sad or
regretful (That was really foolish of me). And a number might feel
depressed or suicidal (I'm worthless because I failed). Your emotional
destiny depends on how you view the events that befall you, and that
depends on your beliefs . . . which you can change if you choose to!
STEP THREE: Look for the underlying belief that is causing the trouble
whenever you feel emotionally upset. When you find yourself emotionally
disturbed or upset by something in your life, try assuming that there is
some underlying "should or ought or must" in your thinking and look hard
for it . ..EXAMPLE 1 -- If your feeling depressed because someone
rejects you ask yourself, What "should" or "must" is making me feel so
bad? You'll quickly realize the answer which is, I know the belief that
this person must approve of me or else life is awful, and I am a rotten
person. EXAMPLE 2 --If your feeling anxious about your work, It's
because you hold an irrational belief that says, I must do well of these
tasks and win approval, or I won't be able to stand it and I'll be an
awful person. Once you learn to recognize these absolute despair
producing "musts." you can begin to alter them.
STEP FOUR Begin to actively dispute and surrender your self sabotaging
"musts." When you find yourself thinking. "My boos must not treat me
unfairly, ask yourself, "What is the evidence that this belief is true?"
Then ask, "If I accept the idea as false, and my boss continues to treat
me unfairly, what's the worst thing that could happen?" Once you begin
examining these hidden "musts," their irrationality becomes clear.
First, they're unrealistic . . . if you are rejected or fail at a task,
the world is clearly not going to end, and you aren't going to be branded
an awful person. Second they're illogical . . . to base all your
self-worth on one person's opinion make no sense. Third, they're Non
pragmatic, sine these irrational "musts" will only make your tasks
harder, if you believe them. By seeing their absurdity, you rob these
beliefs of their power. EXAMPLE: You can now say to yourself. "If
there's no reason I must be loved by the person who rejected me, and it
isn't terrible . . . but merely disappointing . . . why should I feel
depressed? I can certainly feel sad or sorry about it . . . but there's
no reason to be depressed, angry, or obsessed over being rejected.
STEP FIVE: Develop a set of rational beliefs that will help you live
happily. If you substitute "I prefer" for " I must," you can face any
situation without anxiety or depression .EXAMPLES: Even if I don't like
what's happening to me, I can stand it - - - Even if everyone doesn't
always treat me as well as I'd like, it's not the end of the world.
Change the "must" and upset or terror will vanish. EXAMPLE: do you get
tense on the tennis court? Instead of saying "I must play tennis better,
tell yourself, "It would be preferable if I play better, but it's not the
end of the world if I don't " YOu can then go ahead free of anxiety, and
work steadily to improve your game . . . if you decide you want to.
This approach even applies to rational-emotive behavior therapy
itself. Always remember that the therapy itself isn't a "must." But if
you prefer to be happy and fulfilled, rational-emotive behavior therapy
offers a useful and powerful tool for living.
* * *
Regards
john
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#1354
Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 18:57:25 -0500
From: Catherine M Sherwood-Puzzello
Subject: Internships in India
I have a student (MPH) wanting to do her internship in New Delhi, India
next summer. If anyone has contacts or resources we should pursue, please
let me know.
Please forward all replies to:
csherwoo@indiana.edu
Thank you,
Catherine
***********************************************************************
Catherine M. Sherwood-Puzzello
Department of Applied Health Science
Indiana University
812-855-2673
812-855-3717 (fax)
csherwoo@indiana.edu
------------------------------
#1355
Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 21:42:45 -0500
From: "healthyculture.com HRI"
Subject: Teaching at health care settings
I wasn't sure what subjects you wanted to train health care providers to =
offer. We offer a Wellness Mentor Training in health care settings. This =
training is about providing peer support for lifestyle change.
To your health,
Judd Allen, Ph.D.
------------------------------
#1356
Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 08:31:13 +0530
From: DR A N MALPANI
Subject: Re: Internships in India
On Mon, 15 Sep 1997, Catherine M Sherwood-Puzzello wrote:
You can find a list of medical colleges in
Delhi at http://www.qlcomm.com/helplib !
Dr Malpani, MD
> I have a student (MPH) wanting to do her internship in New Delhi, India
> next summer. If anyone has contacts or resources we should pursue, please
> let me know.
>
> Please forward all replies to:
>
> csherwoo@indiana.edu
>
> Thank you,
> Catherine
>
>
***********************************************************************
> Catherine M. Sherwood-Puzzello
> Department of Applied Health Science
> Indiana University
> 812-855-2673
> 812-855-3717 (fax)
> csherwoo@indiana.edu
>
Founder and Medical Director,
Health Education Library for People
India's First Consumer Health Education Resource Center
"Om Chambers",Kemps Corner, Bombay 400 036. India.
FAX: 91-22-215 0223. email: malpani@pobox.com
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#1357
Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 08:52:51 -0500
From: "Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D."
Subject: Miss America
Yesterday I watched a morning news show and they interviewed Miss America.
She is Kate Shindler (sp?), and a senior at Northwestern University. She
has picked AIDS education/HIV prevention as her major focus for this
upcoming year. I was very surprised, in a most positive sense, that she
"sounded" very knowledgable about HIV education. In fact, on the air (I
believe it was ABC Good Morning) that she stated something to the extent
that " AIDS education should only be part of a comprehensive school health
education effort"
I don't know how the rest of the HEDIR feels about having "Miss America"
promote comprehensive school health education but she is definately going to
be in the national limelight--perhaps we need to take advantage of it. Do
you think it would be appropriate for our national organizations to provide
her with some materials to help her promote CSHE? Or, maybe I'm behind the
times...Have the national organizations provided her with information to
help her.
Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D.
Home Page: http://www.siu.edu/~kittle
HEDIR Home Page: http://www.siu.edu/~kittle/HEDIR/Menu.html
The International Electronic Journal of Health Education:
http://131.230.221.136/iejhe/
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#1358
Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 09:02:00 CDT
From: Holly Stone
Subject: blood pressure
Does anyone know about the blood pressure medication called quinapril?
Holly Stone
Wellness Faculty
Southern Methodist University
PO Box 750353
Dallas, TX 75275-0353
Phone: (214) 768-1810
Fax: (214) 768-1812
hstone@mail.smu.edu
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#1359
Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 08:08:32 -0700
From: Jim Grizzell
Subject: Re: Miss America
At 08:52 AM 9/16/97 -0500, you wrote:
>she stated something to the extent that " AIDS education should only be part of a
comprehensive school health
>education effort"
>
>I don't know how the rest of the HEDIR feels about hav