#1,321
Date: Wed, 1 Jul 1998 15:26:23 -0600
From: Caile Spear
Subject: Highschool health exiting standards
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Thank you to all who provided me with sites and contacts for health =
exiting standards. =20
I have enclosed the sites for others who might be interested. I alternated=
bold with normal font to separate the responses.
I appreciate all your references, HEDIR people are great resources.
Caile Spear
Boise State University.
California has drafted, but not adopted, Health Challenge Standards for
each grade level. I believe there is a committee meeting at the moment
to finalize the standards for approval. Contact Jennifer Ekstedt at the
California Department of Education. I think her e-mail address is
jeksted@cde.ca.gov.
I imagine you probably have a copy of the WA state Essential Academic
Learning Requirements. Health & Fitness are two areas in the EALRs.
Standards and benchmarks exist, and statewide testing will occur (some
has started) in grades 4, 7, and 10. Health and Fitness are down near
the bottom, so testing won't start for some time. You can still review
the standards and benchmarks for 10th grade. If you go to the web site
for the Commission on Student Learning (http://csl.wednet.edu/) , you
can download the Technical Manual, which will give you that information
for all the content areas covered in the EALRs.=20
=20
The National Health Education Standards (refer to Amer. Cancer Society =
publication). Washingtonstate has its Essential Academic Learning =
Requirements for Health and Fitness. Contact Pam Tollefsen in Olympia at =
OSPI.
Contact the Minnesota Dept. of Children
Families and Learning and speak with either Geri Graham, Coordinator for
School Health Education or Mary Thissen-Milder, Director. We have
Graduation Standards which are predicated on the national standards and =
within the state standards, performance packages are developed which =
measure student assessment and evaluation. You will find these very =
helpful.
You can contact Geri at: 612-296-5833 or Mary at: 612-282-6745.
Check these out.
http://www.nysed.gov/rscs/stds/contents.html
http://www.mcrel.org/standards-benchmarks/standardslib/health.html#S9
http://info.doe.mass.edu/doedocs/frameworks/healthtoc.html
http://www.nysed.gov/guides/health/.
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#1,322
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 1998 05:48:43 -0400
From: "sante@erols.com"
Subject: Re: Highschool health exiting standards
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We in Maryland have very exciting news... as of last week our state Board of
education passed our Health education Outcomes and Indicators with no
trouble. They are a great document and right in line with the national
standards. One more state supporting CSHP!
Lynne Weise
HIV Staff Specialist
MSDE
200 W Baltimore St
Baltimore, MD 21201
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From: Caile Spear
To: HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU
Date: Wednesday, July 01, 1998 5:37 PM
Subject: Highschool health exiting standards
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>
>Thank you to all who provided me with sites and contacts for health
exiting standards.
>I have enclosed the sites for others who might be interested. I alternated
bold with normal font to separate the responses.
>I appreciate all your references, HEDIR people are great resources.
>
>Caile Spear
>Boise State University.
>
>California has drafted, but not adopted, Health Challenge Standards for
>each grade level. I believe there is a committee meeting at the moment
>to finalize the standards for approval. Contact Jennifer Ekstedt at the
>California Department of Education. I think her e-mail address is
>jeksted@cde.ca.gov.
>
>I imagine you probably have a copy of the WA state Essential Academic
>Learning Requirements. Health & Fitness are two areas in the EALRs.
>Standards and benchmarks exist, and statewide testing will occur (some
>has started) in grades 4, 7, and 10. Health and Fitness are down near
>the bottom, so testing won't start for some time. You can still review
>the standards and benchmarks for 10th grade. If you go to the web site
>for the Commission on Student Learning (http://csl.wednet.edu/) , you
>can download the Technical Manual, which will give you that information
>for all the content areas covered in the EALRs.
>
>The National Health Education Standards (refer to Amer. Cancer Society
publication). Washingtonstate has its Essential Academic Learning
Requirements for Health and Fitness. Contact Pam Tollefsen in Olympia at
OSPI.
>
>Contact the Minnesota Dept. of Children
>Families and Learning and speak with either Geri Graham, Coordinator for
>School Health Education or Mary Thissen-Milder, Director. We have
>Graduation Standards which are predicated on the national standards and
within the state standards, performance packages are developed which measure
student assessment and evaluation. You will find these very helpful.
>You can contact Geri at: 612-296-5833 or Mary at: 612-282-6745.
>
>Check these out.
>
>http://www.nysed.gov/rscs/stds/contents.html
>http://www.mcrel.org/standards-benchmarks/standardslib/health.html#S9
>http://info.doe.mass.edu/doedocs/frameworks/healthtoc.html
>http://www.nysed.gov/guides/health/.
>
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#1323
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 1998 08:46:38 -0400
From: "Kathryn W. Breighner"
Subject: Lead safety in childcare
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Information on lead poisoning and safety suggestions in the childcare
setting is included in the June/July issue of Healthy Childcare, on line
now at http://www.healthychild.net/. Also in this issue is information
on health education activities, summer safety from sun and insects,
dealing with the child in need of a special diet, and auto safety from
the Am. Academy of Pediatrics plus more.
And....good news! Healthy Childcare has been named the Innovation of
the Year by the Small Business Association of Michigan. Isn't it
great...health and safety is innovating? Kathryn
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#1324
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 1998 08:59:24 -0400
From: Jennifer Karpinsky
Subject: Posters/health
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One of my jobs is in a recreational facility where I oversee the health
programming. Does anyone know of a place or company where I can find large
health and/or fitness related posters that I could display in the facility?
I know that there used to be a catalog for educators with posters and
brochures, does that still exist?
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Jennifer Karpinsky
Program Coordinator
Rec Sports
University of Cincinnati
206 Laurence Hall
Cincinnati, OH 45221
(513)556-5918
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#1325
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 1998 10:53:19 -0400
From: Catherine Cardina
Subject: National Health Education Standards
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To continue the conversation about health education standards, I would
like
to pursue the following issue with the U.S. Department of Education, but
I
need some guidance.
The National Center for Educational Statistics regularly conducts a
survey
called NAPE (National Assessment of Education Progress). A description
of
this national survey is described as follows:
National Assessment of Education Progress: This survey is designed to
continuously monitor the knowledge, skills, and performance of the
nation's children and youth. NAEP provides objective data on student
performance at national and regional levels in reading, mathematics,
science, writing, citizenship, U.S. history, geography, socials studies,
art, music, literature, computer competence, and career and occupational
development. (for more information see: http://nces.ed.gov/NAEP/)
My issue: I would like to present a strong argument to the NAPE project
director that Health Education should be included in this national
survey.
The The National Health Education Standards would be used as the
document
from which survey questions would be generated. I have not spoken to
the
project director, yet, but I was informed by other NCES (National Center
for
Education Statistics) staff that Health Education is probably too
controversial for the survey because States so not agree about what is
appropriate for children know. This argument is weak because both the
CDC and NCES already ask students controversial questions. Also, a
survey of "safe questions" could be developed. In general, NCES is very
open to suggestions (survey questions) that may be
used on their surveys.
With the right approach, health education could possibly be included on
future surveys.
What are your thoughts and suggestions about this idea?
Catherine Cardina
Assistant Professor of Health Science
SUNY College at Brockport
ccardina@acs.brockport.edu
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#1326
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 1998 13:15:51 -0400
From: Bill Livingood
Subject: National Health Education Standards -Reply
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I think the various professional organizations should all work on getting
knowledge of "health" included in this survey. The term health education
is too process oriented in addition to being too politically sensitive.
Apparently the Dept of Ed asks questions related to math and reading,
not math education or reading education. We may want to start with the
less sensitive health topics such as nutrition and work toward a more
comprehensive list once we get the foot in the door.
I recommend that you contact Larry Olsen of the National Coalition as the
Coalition was very instrumental in working with Elaine Auld of SOPHE
and the other Health Education organizations to get health education
recognized as a public health profession this past year.
Bill Livingood
>>> Catherine Cardina 07/02/98
10:53am >>>
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To continue the conversation about health education standards, I would
like
to pursue the following issue with the U.S. Department of Education, but
I
need some guidance.
The National Center for Educational Statistics regularly conducts a
survey
called NAPE (National Assessment of Education Progress). A
description
of
this national survey is described as follows:
National Assessment of Education Progress: This survey is designed to
continuously monitor the knowledge, skills, and performance of the
nation's children and youth. NAEP provides objective data on student
performance at national and regional levels in reading, mathematics,
science, writing, citizenship, U.S. history, geography, socials studies,
art, music, literature, computer competence, and career and occupational
development. (for more information see: http://nces.ed.gov/NAEP/)
My issue: I would like to present a strong argument to the NAPE project
director that Health Education should be included in this national
survey.
The The National Health Education Standards would be used as the
document
from which survey questions would be generated. I have not spoken to
the
project director, yet, but I was informed by other NCES (National Center
for
Education Statistics) staff that Health Education is probably too
controversial for the survey because States so not agree about what is
appropriate for children know. This argument is weak because both the
CDC and NCES already ask students controversial questions. Also, a
survey of "safe questions" could be developed. In general, NCES is very
open to suggestions (survey questions) that may be
used on their surveys.
With the right approach, health education could possibly be included on
future surveys.
What are your thoughts and suggestions about this idea?
Catherine Cardina
Assistant Professor of Health Science
SUNY College at Brockport
ccardina@acs.brockport.edu
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#1327
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 1998 19:42:25 -0400
From: "Dr. Tun Kyaw Nyein"
Subject: Re: Posters/health
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There is an image database(not too large)of health-related posters from
world-wide sources at Johns Hopkins. Maybe you'll find something you can
use.
Here is the url http://www.jhuccp.org/mmc/imagbas.stm
Good luck!
Tun Kyaw Nyein
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Health Education
NCCU
http://www.nccu.edu/artsci/health/health.html
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From: Jennifer Karpinsky
To: HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU
Date: Thursday, July 02, 1998 9:04 AM
Subject: Posters/health
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>
>One of my jobs is in a recreational facility where I oversee the health
>programming. Does anyone know of a place or company where I can find large
>health and/or fitness related posters that I could display in the facility?
>
>I know that there used to be a catalog for educators with posters and
>brochures, does that still exist?
>
>Thanks for any help you can provide.
>
>
>Jennifer Karpinsky
>Program Coordinator
>Rec Sports
>University of Cincinnati
>206 Laurence Hall
>Cincinnati, OH 45221
>(513)556-5918
>
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#1328
Date: Fri, 3 Jul 1998 09:57:43 -0400
From: Larry Schneider
Subject: MD Farmers
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A fellow worker shared with me an article he found in the Northwest Florida
Daily News from June 28, 1998 about doctors who own and profit from tons of
tobacco. Very interesting indeed!
The article says there are at least 760 doctors and other health care
workers who own federal tobacco-growing rights, according to an analysis by
the Associated Press. They practice in 23 states, from Florida to Alaska,
Massachusetts to California.
"All told, these doctors control production of more than 7 million pounds
of tobacco--enough to make 193 million packs of cigarettes a year. They
also grow almost 290,000 pounds of the varieties of leaf used in chewing
tobacco and cigar wrappers."
"One tobacco-owning doctor was a longtime regional medical director for the
American Cancer Society. Another runs a public health department. A third
writes a newspaper's health tips column."
"At last year's sales prices, their leaf would be worth $13
million--although a large portion of that goes to family members,
sharecroppers, and those who lease much of the crop."
"For professionals who have taken an oath not to do harm, those numbers are
shocking and disappointing," medical ethicist Arthur Caplan says.
I agree.
Larry Schneider, President
Creative Transformations: "Helping to Reveal the Greatness in Each Person
through Workshops, Writing, and Coaching"
larrysch@polaris.net
http://www.polaris.net/~paulasch/
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#1329
Date: Fri, 3 Jul 1998 10:13:34 -0500
From: mal goldsmith
Subject: Re: Health Education Standards Evaluation
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I think Catherine has hit upon a huge priority that we should carefully
address. The trouble in Illinois that I posted weeks earlier along with
this worry about the controversial nature of the subject continues to
reinforce the "head in the sand" - "let's avoid controversy at all costs"
mentality that surrounds our field.
If colleagues agree with Catherine and me that this should be a priority I
would suggest that we have our professional organizations bring it to the
NCES rather than individuals. I'm sure we could ask Becky Smith (AAHE) and
Susan Wooley (ASHA) among others, to collaborate on such an effort. Failure
to be on the table with the "real subjects" has always been a thorn in our
side. This could be one way we try to make it easier for States to have
some support in adding health to their assessment schedule.
*******************
Mal Goldsmith, Ph.D., CHES
Coordinator of Health Education
Box 1126
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL 62026
(618) 650-3857
(618) 650-3369 FAX
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#1330
Date: Fri, 3 Jul 1998 12:45:03 -0600
From: "William B. Cissell"
Subject: Concur on Standards being promoted bu National Orgs
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Mal is right about the value of national organizations speaking on'
behalf of the profession on things like the National Standards. As
Bill Livingood recommended earlier, Elaine Auld, Executive Director,
was very helpful to several professional activities, and Larry
Olsen is Chair of the Coalition of National Health Education Organizations.
These are the people we need to alert to our concern about having
the National Standards promoted appropriately.
It is well at this point to report my opinion that the leaders of
our national organizations are working extremely well together on
advocacy issues and efforts to promote our profession to public
policy makers and the public. The National Commission for Health
Education Credentialing, AAHE, and SOPHE are collaborating on
credentialing issues. The Coalition of National Health Education
Organizations is facilitating communications among the leaders of
the various organizations well. The profession is making unprecedented
progress in promoting health and advancing itself.
Hopefully, we in professional preparation are communicating this
to our aspiring professionals. We need to be sure that the health
educators who are professionaly active primarily at the state and
local levels are well informed about what is occurring at the
national and international levels. Many of them may have
misconceptions about the value of the efforts to advance our
profession that are being performed at the more global levels.
Our national and international leadership tend to be highly
committed, well-informed, and resourceful. We are generally
well served by them.
Bill D_Cissell@twu.edu
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#1331
Date: Fri, 3 Jul 1998 14:28:15 -0400
From: Susan Wooley
Subject: Re: Health Education Standards Evaluation
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The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO0 has a new document -
"Incorporating Health-related Indicators in Education Accountability Systems."
It does not address the Health Education standards, but it does recommend
to the state superintendents including health indicators in school assessments.
The paper is available from the publications section of the CCSSO website,
www.ccsso.org.
Susan Wooley
American School Health Association
7263 State Route 43
P. O. Box 708
Kent, OH 44240-0708
330-678-1601; 330-678-4526 (FAX)
swooley@ashaweb.org
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Sent: Friday, July 03, 1998 11:14 AM
To: HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU
Subject: Re: Health Education Standards Evaluation
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I think Catherine has hit upon a huge priority that we should carefully
address. The trouble in Illinois that I posted weeks earlier along with
this worry about the controversial nature of the subject continues to
reinforce the "head in the sand" - "let's avoid controversy at all costs"
mentality that surrounds our field.
If colleagues agree with Catherine and me that this should be a priority I
would suggest that we have our professional organizations bring it to the
NCES rather than individuals. I'm sure we could ask Becky Smith (AAHE) and
Susan Wooley (ASHA) among others, to collaborate on such an effort. Failure
to be on the table with the "real subjects" has always been a thorn in our
side. This could be one way we try to make it easier for States to have
some support in adding health to their assessment schedule.
*******************
Mal Goldsmith, Ph.D., CHES
Coordinator of Health Education
Box 1126
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL 62026
(618) 650-3857
(618) 650-3369 FAX
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#1332
Date: Fri, 3 Jul 1998 14:41:20 -0400
From: Susan Wooley
Subject: ESEA Reauthorization
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The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) is the primary source =
of federal funding for schools. In 1999, Congress will rewrite and =
(hopefully) adopt a new bill. These series of regional hearings will =
help guide the contents of the proposed bill. Among other provisions, =
the current bill provides for children with special education needs as =
well as the Safe and Drug Free Schools provisions.
The schedule for the hearings is:
July 8 from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Hotel Intercontinental., 251 S. Olive =
St., Los Angeles
July 10 from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Radisson Hotel & Suites, 160 East Huron =
Street, Chicago
July 13, from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Park Plaza Hotel, 64 Arlington Street, =
Boston, MA
July 15 from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Terrace Garden Hotel, 3405 Lennox Road, =
Atlanta, GA
Below are some talking Points you might find useful, if you chose to =
attend and speak.
The U.S. Department of Education does not have health on its radar =
screen most of the time.
If they hear the words school health from many sources, their awareness =
of=20
and attention to school health issues might rise.
Those involved in school health need to make a strong case that the bill =
should include appropriations for children's health (physical, =
psychological, social) and education about health. We also need to =
encourage less categorical funding and more funding for comprehensive =
and coordinated programs.=20
Specific Points:
1. Funding should continue to provide needed services to children with =
special educational needs. However the funding should allow provision =
of services both for students with a "diagnosed" special need as well as =
for students who temporarily have a special need. Many children need =
nursing, counseling, psychological, and social services in order to =
perform their best at school. Children identified as having special =
education needs usually need such services over a period of time, often =
years. Other students might need such services temporarily due to an =
acute illness or injury, a crisis at home or school, or some temporary =
set back. The people providing the services should be certified or =
licensed professionals who have, in addition, training on working with =
children or adolescents and familiarity with how schools operate. The =
Institute of Medicine, in its report Schools and Health, recommended =
ratios of=20
1 nurse for every 750 students in the general population; 1 per 225 =
mainstreamed students with special needs and 1 per 125 students with =
profound medical needs. It also recommends 1 counselor for every 250 =
students; 1 psychologist per 1,000 students and 1 social worker per 800 =
students.=20
2. Violence and drug abuse are two problems that reduce the ability of =
students to learn. The bill should continue to fund programs intended =
to prevent such problems, however, funding should not be restricted to =
categorical narrowly focused programs. Such programs should be based on =
sound theories and models with evidence of effectiveness. They should =
be part of school wide programs that address the environment for =
learning. In addition, educational interventions should be consistent =
with the National Health Education Standards. Funding should be =
available to such programs that address a variety of risky behaviors, =
including drug abuse and violence, but not be limited to those =
behaviors. =20
Those implementing programs should receive sufficient training to carry =
out the programs as intended and should have professional preparation =
that is specific to the responsibilities they will have for program =
implementation. As an example, teachers implementing a prevention =
curriculum at the secondary level should be professionally prepared as =
health educators. However, the School Health Programs and Policies =
study found that only 4.4% of lead health teachers in high schools =
majored in health education and 22% majored in health and physical =
education. Less than half were certified by their state in either =
health or health and physical education, yet three-quarters have taught =
or coordinated health education for five or more years (Journal of =
School Health, October 1995, p. 307).=20
As Health Is Academic states (p. 8): "Improving children's health is the =
ultimate commitment to the belief that all children can learn." [Add =
your own personal experiences.]
Susan Wooley
American School Health Association
7263 State Route 43
P. O. Box 708
Kent, OH 44240-0708
330-678-1601; 330-678-4526 (FAX)
swooley@ashaweb.org=20
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#1333
Date: Fri, 3 Jul 1998 13:22:40 -0600
From: "William B. Cissell"
Subject: Careful about throwing stones
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There is an old adage that says, "Don't throw stones if you
live in glass houses". The post by Larry Schneider about docs
owning tobacco growing rights and profiting from tobacco
reminds me of this.
Many of us invest in retirement accounts that include investments
in profitable products that we consider reprehensible. Those,
like me, who hold investments in CREF, may well own tobacco
industry paper. Is it possible that collectively professional
health educators own more tobacco property than docs?
Aside from the retirement investments, I know several professional
health educators who own tobacco growing rights. Like me, they
grew up in tobacco growing families in which tobacco was the #1
money crop. Their extended families and communities depend
heavily on tobacco production and marketing to maintain a sound
economy. Unless they have assistance in converting to truck
crops or other alternative means of income, many will have
to choose tobacco or welfare. Tell me which our public dislikes
more a tobacco grower or welfare recipient.
As a professional health educator and a good citizen, I advocate
for elimination of tobacco as a threat to human health. I advocate
for smoke free work, recreational, and living environments. I
support judgements that require the tobacco industry to pay
damages to persons who sue them over lung cancer and other
health conditions caused or exacerbated by use of tobacco products.
Clearly, the marketers of tobacco products have long known of the
addictive characteristics of tobacco and have used this in their
marketing campaigns to addict more smokers, chewers, and snuffers.
However, I do not extend this attitude to every invester who has
not yet successfully divested themselves of tobacco property.
Bill D_Cissell@twu.edu
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#1334
Date: Sat, 4 Jul 1998 12:01:52 -0400
From: Karen & Robert Goldman
Subject: Brochure Availability Announcement
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I am pleased to announce the availability of (on behalf of the New York
State Coalition, which conceived of, designed, developed and produced them),
two new brochures:
The Employer's Guide to Hiring Health Educators
and
Exciting Careers in Health
These brochures are the results of two years of hard work and collaboration
of 9 New York State health education organizations. The brochures were
developed as a public service in keeping with the coalition's mission to
enhance the health of all New Yorkers by promotiong health education as a
major strategy. The brochures provide the appropriate information and then
list the names and addresses of our coalition members and/or the names and
addresses of accredited health education professional preparation programs
in the state.
The Employer's Guide includes questions those in position to hire health
educators or people who will perform health education functions may benefit
from asking.
The Careers brochure explains health education and career options in terms
appropriate for both high school seniors, college sophomores on the verge of
declaring majors, and college seniors or currently working individuals who
are evaluating different health careers and graduate school programs.
The brochures can be accessed by visiting the New York State Coalition for
Health Education webpage through the NYU URL:
http:\\www.nyu.edu/education/hepr/nysche/
(created by Mark Tomita, and not completed yet by me - so don't blame him if
some pages are blank).
Or, send a self-addressed stamped envelop to K Goldman, PhD, CHES, 184
Columbia Heights, 1A, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
We hope you will read them, say, "Hey, we can do this in our state", form a
coalition, and using ours as a springboard create your own health education
promotion pieces. In other words - Take our brochures...please.
An article on the coalition's formation, progress and accomplishments is in
progress. Already NJ has formed its own coalition based on the NY
experience and other states are requesting copies of the brochures and
talking about forming similar coalitions.
We look forward to hearing your reaction to our coalition and our brochures.
Have a wonderful summer.
Karen Denard Goldman
Karen Denard Goldman, PhD, CHES
until July 1: Rutgers University, Dept of Urban Studies and Community Health
Phone: 732-932-4101 ext. 671
Fax: 732-932-0934
As of Sept. 1 Lehman College, CUNY, Health Education and Promotion Dept.
250 Bedford Park West Boulevard, Gillett Hall - 422-C
Bronx, NY 10468
Phone: 718-960-8763
Fax: 718-960-8089
Home fax: 718-855-1247
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#1335
Date: Sat, 4 Jul 1998 11:03:56 -0700
From: Evelyn Ames
Subject: Re: National Health Education Standards -Reply
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I concur with Bill but you might want to start with questions about injury
prevention, especially unintentional injuries, disease prevention (target
cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes, and asthma) and health promotion (or
wellness, well-being, etc.).
Evelyn Ames eames@cc.wwu.edu
Western Washington University
Bill Livingood wrote:
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> I think the various professional organizations should all work on getting
> knowledge of "health" included in this survey. The term health education
> is too process oriented in addition to being too politically sensitive.
> Apparently the Dept of Ed asks questions related to math and reading,
> not math education or reading education. We may want to start with the
> less sensitive health topics such as nutrition and work toward a more
> comprehensive list once we get the foot in the door.
> I recommend that you contact Larry Olsen of the National Coalition as the
> Coalition was very instrumental in working with Elaine Auld of SOPHE
> and the other Health Education organizations to get health education
> recognized as a public health profession this past year.
> Bill Livingood
>
> >>> Catherine Cardina 07/02/98
> 10:53am >>>
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> To continue the conversation about health education standards, I would
> like
> to pursue the following issue with the U.S. Department of Education, but
> I
> need some guidance.
>
> The National Center for Educational Statistics regularly conducts a
> survey
> called NAPE (National Assessment of Education Progress). A
> description
> of
> this national survey is described as follows:
>
> National Assessment of Education Progress: This survey is designed to
> continuously monitor the knowledge, skills, and performance of the
> nation's children and youth. NAEP provides objective data on student
> performance at national and regional levels in reading, mathematics,
> science, writing, citizenship, U.S. history, geography, socials studies,
> art, music, literature, computer competence, and career and occupational
> development. (for more information see: http://nces.ed.gov/NAEP/)
>
> My issue: I would like to present a strong argument to the NAPE project
>
> director that Health Education should be included in this national
> survey.
> The The National Health Education Standards would be used as the
> document
> from which survey questions would be generated. I have not spoken to
> the
> project director, yet, but I was informed by other NCES (National Center
> for
> Education Statistics) staff that Health Education is probably too
> controversial for the survey because States so not agree about what is
> appropriate for children know. This argument is weak because both the
> CDC and NCES already ask students controversial questions. Also, a
> survey of "safe questions" could be developed. In general, NCES is very
> open to suggestions (survey questions) that may be
> used on their surveys.
>
> With the right approach, health education could possibly be included on
> future surveys.
>
> What are your thoughts and suggestions about this idea?
>
> Catherine Cardina
> Assistant Professor of Health Science
> SUNY College at Brockport
> ccardina@acs.brockport.edu
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#1336
Date: Mon, 6 Jul 1998 08:47:58 -0400
From: Tamara Gallant
Subject: Re: Careful about throwing stones
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Very well said. When I was a college student years ago, the call was to
divest in South Africa. Heartened by the eventual results there, we
must now think critically about Tobacco stock. I know, I know, the
economic issues and pressures are not exactly the same, but the
questions of personal rectitude persist.... Shall we be "part of the
solution"?
Tamara
Tamara Lou Gallant, MPH
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> There is an old adage that says, "Don't throw stones if you
> live in glass houses". The post by Larry Schneider about docs
> owning tobacco growing rights and profiting from tobacco
> reminds me of this.
>
> Many of us invest in retirement accounts that include investments
> in profitable products that we consider reprehensible. Those,
> like me, who hold investments in CREF, may well own tobacco
> industry paper. Is it possible that collectively professional
> health educators own more tobacco property than docs?
>
> Aside from the retirement investments, I know several professional
> health educators who own tobacco growing rights. Like me, they
> grew up in tobacco growing families in which tobacco was the #1
> money crop. Their extended families and communities depend
> heavily on tobacco production and marketing to maintain a sound
> economy. Unless they have assistance in converting to truck
> crops or other alternative means of income, many will have
> to choose tobacco or welfare. Tell me which our public dislikes
> more a tobacco grower or welfare recipient.
>
> As a professional health educator and a good citizen, I advocate
> for elimination of tobacco as a threat to human health. I advocate
> for smoke free work, recreational, and living environments. I
> support judgements that require the tobacco industry to pay
> damages to persons who sue them over lung cancer and other
> health conditions caused or exacerbated by use of tobacco products.
> Clearly, the marketers of tobacco products have long known of the
> addictive characteristics of tobacco and have used this in their
> marketing campaigns to addict more smokers, chewers, and snuffers.
> However, I do not extend this attitude to every invester who has
> not yet successfully divested themselves of tobacco property.
>
>
> Bill D_Cissell@twu.edu
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#1337
Date: Mon, 6 Jul 1998 10:49:49 -0400
From: Becky Smith
Subject: Health Education Standards
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In response to Mal Goldsmith's note this morning - I wanted to let you
know that I had already been in touch with Catherine Cardina last week
to begin some collaborative strategies - yes Mal - the organizations
will definitely want to work together on this as we do on many advocacy
issues.
Many states have been adding health education assessment to their
assessment profiles through the work of the Health Education State
Collaborative on Assessment of Student Standards (SCASS) Project -
however we need to continue to support their efforts and to assist the
18 to 20 states that have not participated with the Health Education
SCASS.
Becky J. Smith, Ph.D, CHES
Executive Director
American Association for Health Education
1900 Association Dr.
Reston, VA 20191
703-476-3437
Fax: 703-476-6638
email: bsmith@aahperd.org
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#1338
Date: Mon, 6 Jul 1998 09:25:16 -0600
From: Theresa Byrd
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I read Bill Cissell's response with interest--well thought out as usual,
Bill. It is possible to invest (at least in my optional retirement fund)
in "socially aware" mutual funds. These funds do not have any tobacco
companies (or they aren't supposed to). Bill's post brought up another
question in my mind--something that I have not said too often for fear I
might offend and be seen as non PC! I understand that there are
communities that make their living off of growing tobacco (and making
cigarettes). I know that tobacco is a good cash crop. But am I the only
person who wonders why tobacco growers didn't change crops years ago?
Haven't we known that tobacco kills since about 1965? I hate to be mean,
but I have a hard time feeling bad for tobacco growers now, when there has
been so much time to figure out another crop to grow! In addition, I am
quite unhappy that our government continues to subsidize the growing of a
deadly drug!
Sorry if this offends anyone who is or was in a tobacco growing fmaily.
Maybe you can help me to understand how it has gotten to this point?
Theresa Byrd, RN, Dr.P.H.
Assistant Professor
University of Texas-Houston
School of Public Health at El Paso
1100 N. Stanton, Suite 110
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 747-8504
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#1339
Date: Mon, 6 Jul 1998 12:37:03 -0400
From: Chrystyna Kosarchyn
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My thoughts exactly Theresa! Everytime anyone discusses how their family
is dependent on tobacco growing I can't help but wonder why they didn't
stop growing tobacco and grow something else. I hear this lament quite
frequently as Virginia is also a tobacco growing state and many of my
students come from families that still grow tobacco. So far, no one has
adequately explained why they didn't "see the writing on the wall" so to
speak. So I echo Theresa's last point - help us understand!
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
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> I read Bill Cissell's response with interest--well thought out as usual,
> Bill. It is possible to invest (at least in my optional retirement fund)
> in "socially aware" mutual funds. These funds do not have any tobacco
> companies (or they aren't supposed to). Bill's post brought up another
> question in my mind--something that I have not said too often for fear I
> might offend and be seen as non PC! I understand that there are
> communities that make their living off of growing tobacco (and making
> cigarettes). I know that tobacco is a good cash crop. But am I the only
> person who wonders why tobacco growers didn't change crops years ago?
> Haven't we known that tobacco kills since about 1965? I hate to be mean,
> but I have a hard time feeling bad for tobacco growers now, when there has
> been so much time to figure out another crop to grow! In addition, I am
> quite unhappy that our government continues to subsidize the growing of a
> deadly drug!
>
> Sorry if this offends anyone who is or was in a tobacco growing fmaily.
> Maybe you can help me to understand how it has gotten to this point?
> Theresa Byrd, RN, Dr.P.H.
> Assistant Professor
> University of Texas-Houston
> School of Public Health at El Paso
> 1100 N. Stanton, Suite 110
> El Paso, TX 79902
>
> (915) 747-8504
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#1340
Date: Mon, 6 Jul 1998 12:47:10 -0400
From: "Michael J. Ludwig"
Subject: Re: Tobacco Lament
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Theresa Byrd wrote:
> I understand that there are
> communities that make their living off of growing tobacco (and making
> cigarettes). I know that tobacco is a good cash crop. But am I the only
> person who wonders why tobacco growers didn't change crops years ago?
And even if they did, do you not think someone else would farm tobacco?
> Haven't we known that tobacco kills since about 1965? I hate to be mean,
> but I have a hard time feeling bad for tobacco growers now, when there has
> been so much time to figure out another crop to grow!
Whatever we "KNOW" about tobacco in terms of its effect on health, the
most salient point is that it is a legal product. Not only is it legal,
it has a long and storied history--and history is something that means a
lot to a lot of people. Of course history is up for interpretation and
re-interpretation, but however one looks at it, tobacco and its use by
millions is not going to go away because of socially responsible
investments
or the lack thereof.
We (health educators) must know the history, the economics,
the social and cultural impact of this product in addition to its
negative
health effects. Focusing only on the health aspects is limited at best.
While I don't have any hard data on this or the ultimate "effect" on my
students (which I would argue is none of my business--changing their
smoking
behavior that is), there is quite a visceral reaction to Frontline's
1996 show entitled the "Tobacco Wars" that covers agriculture concerns,
business
practices (in terms of research squashed, reports ignored, marketing
analyses,
technological methods to "beat" the FTC's nicotine and tar meters,
etc.),
and the beginning of what is now the federal government's failed attempt
to
strike a deal with the tobacco companies. I'm sure many health
educators
include as many facets of tobacco as they have time to in whatever time
is alotted to tobacco which is great. While acknowledging the
powerfully
addictive nature of nicotine, it is also important to acknowledge that
the "trigger" or "cue to action" will be different for different people
in
terms of each individual making his or her own decision to try and quit
or
to never start using tobacco.
> In addition, I am
> quite unhappy that our government continues to subsidize the growing of a
> deadly drug!
Money, money, money.
> Sorry if this offends anyone who is or was in a tobacco growing fmaily.
> Maybe you can help me to understand how it has gotten to this point?
May I humbly suggest an excellent reference for all interested in better
understanding how tobacco got where it is today (particularly Marlboro).
Richard Kluger's _Ashes to Ashes_ is an excellent primer on the history
of the tobacco companies in the US.
--
Michael J. Ludwig
Assistant Professor
Hofstra University
Department of Health Professions & Family Studies
hprmjl@hofstra.edu or ludwigm@accesshub.net
Voice: 516.463.5885 Fax: 516.463.4810
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#1341
Date: Mon, 6 Jul 1998 10:02:59 -0700
From: Margo Harris
Subject: Tobacco Growing Ideas
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This is one of those subjects where I should probably keep my mouth
shut, but I would suggest we don't "know" this issue well enough to
comment reasonably or objectively. Our answers are more value focused
on the right or wrongness of the issue, rather than the facts of the
issue.
Several years ago, some of my students did look at this question, and
there were complex issues involved. My recall is limited, and I'm sure
there have been changes since. Obviously, the Department of Agriculture
subsidies are a motivator, and much of the agricultural land used for
tobacco is ideally suited for tobacco growth and (from recall) not much
else, because of a need for crop rotation. I believe there has been
some (maybe substantial) research in to alternative uses of tobacco,
i.e. as a feed crop rather than for use in tobacco products. That
research probably continues, but the belief has always been that there
is a good chance alternative uses will be found; so growth continues.
There is a market for this product, which has been fairly steady, as
compared with other agricultural products that rise and fall and produce
a less stable income and less stable employment. Those were a few of
the issues that surfaced.
I think it would be helpful if we could find an agriculture person to
objectively share the issues in growing and not growing tobacco. I
suspect we are making the "no grow" option far easier than it really it
is. sort of like saying, "just say no!" Margo
Margo Harris
Technology In Education Institute
Seattle, WA
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#1342
Date: Mon, 6 Jul 1998 13:06:03 -0400
From: P Michael Peterson
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In response to the tobacco growing family issue, there was an interesting
program put out by KET (Kentucky Educational Television) that was
broadcast on our local PBS station in Wilmington/Philadelphia. The
program highlighted four different tobacco growing families and their
reactions to the changing climate against tobacco. Towards the end of the
program a statement was made by one of the families that essentially said
"tobacco is not just a crop, it as a way of life, a culture, and a
heritage... our social events, seasonal duties and responsibilites center
around the raising of tobacco... it is what we have known and do."
Only one of the families used tobacco, the other families did not, and
knew of its "potential" dangers. (quotations were theirs). The issue is
not a health issue, it is a cultural and heritage issue. It is a
livelihood issue in each of the families minds. Some of the families have
tried to raise vegetables as an alternative, but over the course of the
program, it became evident that the market demand and compensation would
not be enough for them to keep their farms.
It appeared in the program (to me), that the decision to raise tobacco was
a business decision with cultural underpinnings. As such public health
educators are often seen by these families and farmers as an enemy that
seeks to take their land and heritage away, not so much as individuals who
wish to help others. Hence, the protests against big, Big BIG government.
A question I have is which is worse unemployment or cigarette smoking
when it comes to health?
Not that I advocate either. Dan Leviton, has often talked about the
greater issues in health. Perhaps we should consider that as we work
towards a solution that does not create "fallout" in an effort to curb a
health behavior and industry that will be around here awhile longer.
Simply stated, there is more to tobacco than cigarettes and cancer. Not
taking into consideration the cultural implications and the concomitant
political decisions will not help the situation in the long term.
Michael Peterson
University of Delaware
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#1343
Date: Mon, 6 Jul 1998 11:26:54 -0600
From: Theresa Byrd
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I agree that culture plays an important part. But just because something
is ingrained in culture, does that make it okay? How might we go about
changing these cultural norms? Is it okay to try to do that? I think of
other cultural norms that most people would say we must change--is tobacco
growing one of those or not?
I really try to be sensitive to these issues. And I understand that
tobacco IS legal (though I would argue that if other, less dangerous drugs
are not, perhaps tobacco ought not be either). I see lots of things that
are legal that may not be moral or ethical. I am currently not active in
the "tobacco wars" mostly because I AM so anti-tobacco, and I feel
uncomfortable being that far to any side of an issue. I think it is easier
to discuss an issue if one is more in the "gray-area". Maybe because my
mom had lung cancer, I am pretty strong in my anti-tobacco sentiments. So,
there you have it! I leave it to those of you who can more clearly see both
sides of the issue to enlighten me about where we as health professionals
go from here.
At 01:06 PM 7/6/98 -0400, you wrote:
>In response to the tobacco growing family issue, there was an interesting
>program put out by KET (Kentucky Educational Television) that was
>broadcast on our local PBS station in Wilmington/Philadelphia. The
>program highlighted four different tobacco growing families and their
>reactions to the changing climate against tobacco. Towards the end of the
>program a statement was made by one of the families that essentially said
>"tobacco is not just a crop, it as a way of life, a culture, and a
>heritage... our social events, seasonal duties and responsibilites center
>around the raising of tobacco... it is what we have known and do."
>
>Only one of the families used tobacco, the other families did not, and
>knew of its "potential" dangers. (quotations were theirs). The issue is
>not a health issue, it is a cultural and heritage issue. It is a
>livelihood issue in each of the families minds. Some of the families have
>tried to raise vegetables as an alternative, but over the course of the
>program, it became evident that the market demand and compensation would
>not be enough for them to keep their farms.
>
>It appeared in the program (to me), that the decision to raise tobacco was
>a business decision with cultural underpinnings. As such public health
>educators are often seen by these families and farmers as an enemy that
>seeks to take their land and heritage away, not so much as individuals who
>wish to help others. Hence, the protests against big, Big BIG government.
>
>A question I have is which is worse unemployment or cigarette smoking
>when it comes to health?
>Not that I advocate either. Dan Leviton, has often talked about the
>greater issues in health. Perhaps we should consider that as we work
>towards a solution that does not create "fallout" in an effort to curb a
>health behavior and industry that will be around here awhile longer.
>
>Simply stated, there is more to tobacco than cigarettes and cancer. Not
>taking into consideration the cultural implications and the concomitant
>political decisions will not help the situation in the long term.
>
>Michael Peterson
>University of Delaware
>
>
>
>
Theresa Byrd, RN, Dr.P.H.
Assistant Professor
University of Texas-Houston
School of Public Health at El Paso
1100 N. Stanton, Suite 110
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 747-8504
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#1344
Date: Mon, 6 Jul 1998 05:14:37 +1000
From: Don Ardell
Subject: Post 4th Patriotism?
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> fyi and comment
>
> As a last shot at keeping alive the spirit of the 4th of July, let me
> share this, from the wellness internet show (www.yourhealth.com)
>
> Don
>
> 17. Any new definitions for wellness? I think you improve on the idea
> every time you write an update. This is one of my favorite features of
> your show. Dennis--Philadelphia
>
> Thanks. I do have another idea about the term and the concept the term
> embraces. How's this? Wellness is a lifestyle for those who take
> seriously the founding
> fathers Declaration of Independence! Think of it--wellness fits so well
> for Americans and
> others who want to do all they can to secure the benefits of LIFE, LIBERTY
> AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.
>
> This seems self-evident when you look closely at each of these three
> hallowed ideas from a
> wellness perspective. Wellness seekers protect LIFE by not losing or
> diminishing their health with reckless, senseless acts like smoking, lying
> in the sun to get a tan, practicing road rage, drinking alcohol to excess
> and so forth. Wellness seekers protect their
> LIBERTY by championing the freedoms which the Declaration of Independence
> and other
> democratic entitlements extend. They do their part to safeguard these
> rights by
> speaking out against efforts that, even for ends that seem desirable,
> would constraint basic
> freedoms or invite unconstitutional intrusions. Examples from my
> perspective include
> restrictions against abortion or laws prohibiting flag burning or efforts
> by religious
> activists to lower the wall separating church and state via vouchers,
> school prayer, and the posting of religious commandments in courtrooms or
> other public places. Finally, and most
> affirmative of all wellness seeking initiatives, they behave so as to
> fully participate in
> THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS with lifestyles that encourage passion, the
> cultivation of
> their gifts and talents, the continuing quest for added meaning and
> purpose, joy, a recurring
> sense of awe, humor, bemused skepticism and critical thinking, satisfying
> work and personal excellence--all of which encourage states of happiness.
>
> That's my latest idea about wellness. What do YOU think? Does the
> Declaration of
> Independence seem like a wellness invitation to you, too? Or, am I
> reading too much into it?
Be well.
Don Ardell
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#1345
Date: Mon, 6 Jul 1998 16:15:56 -0600
From: "William B. Cissell"
Subject: Partial explanation
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TByrd, Chrys (hope the abbreviation is ok), and other interested:
I cannot give you an explanation that will fully satisfy
your doubts about why tobacco growers did not switch earlier. As
Margo did, I can describe some of the reasons my relatives give
for continuing to grow tobacco. Some do so in spite of my most
intense efforts to convince them to become truck croppers.
As Margo indicated, very small amounts of acreage are used
to produce highly valuable tobacco crops. This is also true for
marijuana, which is produced in many of the same regions as tobacco.
The true number one cash crop in many states is marijuana. The
prospect for earning comparable income from the small acreage involved
is extremely slim. Ag extension agents in tobacco growing states
have succeeded in getting some farmers to switch to growing broccli,
califlower, and similar truck crops. One reason they have not had
greater success is that the markets for these farm products are not
as well developed at those for tobacco. Another reason is that many
of the farmers are unfamiliar with growing these crops and fear
they will not succeed. Any minor failure causes them to abandon
initial efforts.
Some of my relatives, who are generally poorly educated, claim
that they do not believe "guvermint propiganda" about tobacco causing
health problems. They believe this is a conspiracy with the Moral
Majority to get rid of a source of pleasure. Of course, many of these
folks produce and/or consume moonshine in defiance of the federal
regulators. To my knowledge, none of my relatives are producing
marijuana, but some have discovered marijuana patches on their
property. They have reported these to the law enforcement agents and
have not been arrested so far.
In summary, ignorance, greed, and fear of change are probably
the key reasons that tobacco growers have not switched to altenate
crops for their main sources of income. The crop support program
has done a lot to make tobacco financially attractive to small
family farmers as well as to some large corporations.
Bill D_Cissell@twu.edu
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#1346
Date: Mon, 6 Jul 1998 16:45:23 -0600
From: "William B. Cissell"
Subject: Investment options
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In response to TByrd's observation that many retirement and stock
mutual fund investment programs provide the option to invest in
socially responsible investing, this is true for many. This is not
the case for CREF. I do exercise the option to invest in socially
responsible stocks with VALIC. As Margo urged earlier, holders of
CREF stocks need to pressure the investment officers handling these
funds to divest of tobacco industry stocks. Unfortunately, the
socially responsible stocks have not matched the socially
reprehensible ones in profits throughout the history of their
existence.
Michael makes some very good points about how complex ridding
ourselves of the tobacco problem is. Given that we have such a
difficult time ridding ourselves of illegal drug problems, it
is easy to understand how it will be far more difficult to rid
ourselves of a legal one.
We fail to control the undesirable manipulations of the tobacco
industry because it is rich and powerful. It has promoted
government support programs for farmers to have an insidious
influence on a sizable constituency of voters. It has developed
a vast network of retailers who profit from tobacco product sales.
It has developed a network of media advertising businesses that
profit from its marketing effforts. It has created a vast
network of stock investors who profit from its successes in
marketing tobacco products. It is the model industry of American
capitalism. It takes something of very little value and makes
a profit for a larger portion of our society.
When we add the fact that it buys the influence of some of the
most powerful elected and appointed government officials, we
get a sense of the power of the industry that causes the greatest
amount of preventable harm to human health. Sorry that I got
cranked up on this topic. As you can tell, I have some strong
feelings about it.
Bill D_Cissell@twu.edu
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#1347
Date: Mon, 6 Jul 1998 21:20:05 -0400
From: Theresa Tucker
Subject: Re: your mail
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P Michael Peterson wrote:
>
> A question I have is which is worse unemployment or cigarette smoking
> when it comes to health?
>
The issue of unemployment is an interesting one. I have heard/read many
accounts suggesting tobacco farmers would go bankrupt if required to
stop growing tobacco and, therefore, be forced onto the welfare roles.
Presently, they are on the "growfare" roles. The bottom line is the
same - my tax dollars are subsidizing someone else's family.
Given that welfare reformers believe recepients can prepare for the
cessation of benefits, I believe tobacco "growfare" recepients can do
likewise. Some have initiated the transition without government
regulations or subsidies. In my travels around Kentucky & southern Ohio
and Indiana, I have purchased beefalo, honey, wildflower seeds, herb
plants, etc. from farmers who saw that "the writing's on the wall"
concerning tobacco.
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#1348
Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 09:08:46 -0400
From: Karen & Robert Goldman
Subject: 2 Text Questions
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1. I am looking for a text for an undergraduate course on "How to teach
health education". I am looking for something less than $50 and truly
experiential.
I thought there was something by Jerrold Greenberg that includes a wide
variety of activities by health topic, but I can't seem to remember what.
Anyone know what I'm referring to or have any other ideas? Full reference
appreciated, but anything will do.
2. Has anyone used the 2nd edition of Glanz, Rimer, and Lewis theory book
(Health Behavior and Health Education) with undergrads? I love it, but the
first edition was not appropriate for undergrads. What's your experience
with edition 2?
Many thanks.
kdg
Karen Denard Goldman, PhD, CHES
until July 1: Rutgers University, Dept of Urban Studies and Community Health
Phone: 732-932-4101 ext. 671
Fax: 732-932-0934
As of Sept. 1 Lehman College, CUNY, Health Education and Promotion Dept.
250 Bedford Park Blvd. West, 422-C Gillet Hall
Bronx, NY 10468
Phone: 718-960-8763
Fax: 718-960-8089
Home fax: 718-855-1247
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#1349
Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 08:03:38 +0000
From: walt stoll
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Dear Michael,
I agree with your observation that tobacco growing is just a way of life.
I lived in KY for 20 years where I practiced medicine all that time. I
taught medicine at the medical school for 3 of those years & was
continually scandalized by observing that my "colleagues" saw no
contradiction in owning vast tracts of tobacco growing land and profiting
from it while also profiting by treating the illnesses caused by that
same tobacco. I used to think that ANYONE, who observed (first hand) the
terrible deaths from many tobacco caused illnesses, would NEVER have
anything to do with actually raising it. BOY, was I wrong!
This was during the time that the AMA was "caught" with extensive
holdings in tobacco stocks. When confronted by that contradiction, their
response was: "It is no one's business what we do with our money!"
Within a few years, the public awareness of their arrogance created
sufficient pressure that they finally, reluctantly, divested themselves
of the tobacco stock (this was in the early '80s--not so long ago).
If the public only knew of the continuing actions of the AMA that are
even MORE contradictory to the public health, they wouldn't be able to
get away with that either.
In the meantime, I submit that being a member of the Mafia is also "just
a way of life".
A frequent quote from organized crime figures is: "It is just
business!". Changing a way of life is just a choice. Just as is deciding
to become self-responsible for one's health. It IS difficult but we all
know, now, we cannot continue down the road of the disease-care crisis
system we now have; just as we cannot continue to support a system of
growing a poisonous product (tobacco) any more than we could promote
supporting the growth of poppy fields in this country.
By the way, the conventional medical practice of trying to "force the
health-care camel though the eye of the allopathic needle" is ALSO "just
a way of life". The American Academy of Family Practice (the largest
group of organized physicians in this country) is headquartered in
Lexington, KY. It just came out with its yearly stance on post graduate
credit for medical courses. Reference: "The Townsend Letter for Doctors &
Patients", June, 1998, page 122. This policy boldly states that no credit
will be given for ANY conferences that teach anything about alternatives
to strictly conventional medicine: no nutrition, stress management,
acupuncture, Chiropractic alternatives, Herbology, etc. These are the
very things that the entire world knows are more effective for the
chronic conditions that are so poorly dealt with by the conventional
medical monopoly. How much longer will the sheep-like public continue to
offer themselves up as sacrificial lambs to the self-serving conventional
medical monopoly?
It seems to me that this ("way of life") is a pretty thin argument for
continuing to raise tobacco while professing to be a Christian People.
As my mother always used to tell us 7 children: "DO NOT DO ANYTHING YOU
WOULD NOT LIKE TO BE DOING WHEN JESUS COMES!"
Tobacco growers have seen this coming for more than 40 years--ever since
the Surgeon General's report in the '50s. Organic Farming has sprung up
in many places in KY. Organic farming techniques produce more income per
acre than tobacco. Unfortunately, it means LEARNING which is intensely
painful for most humans. At a time when stores that sell organic produce
cannot keep up with the demand, there is really no excuse for the tobacco
grower to continue to ply her/his deadly trade. I was born & raised on a
farm & have closely watched the organic farming movement for more than 20
years of my medical practice. It is a coming thing while tobacco is a
going thing.
Walt
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>In response to the tobacco growing family issue, there was an
>interesting
>program put out by KET (Kentucky Educational Television) that was
>broadcast on our local PBS station in Wilmington/Philadelphia. The
>program highlighted four different tobacco growing families and their
>reactions to the changing climate against tobacco. Towards the end of
>the
>program a statement was made by one of the families that essentially
>said
>"tobacco is not just a crop, it as a way of life, a culture, and a
>heritage... our social events, seasonal duties and responsibilites
>center
>around the raising of tobacco... it is what we have known and do."
>
>Only one of the families used tobacco, the other families did not, and
>knew of its "potential" dangers. (quotations were theirs). The issue
>is
>not a health issue, it is a cultural and heritage issue. It is a
>livelihood issue in each of the families minds. Some of the families
>have
>tried to raise vegetables as an alternative, but over the course of
>the
>program, it became evident that the market demand and compensation
>would
>not be enough for them to keep their farms.
>
>It appeared in the program (to me), that the decision to raise tobacco
>was
>a business decision with cultural underpinnings. As such public
>health
>educators are often seen by these families and farmers as an enemy
>that
>seeks to take their land and heritage away, not so much as individuals
>who
>wish to help others. Hence, the protests against big, Big BIG
>government.
>
>A question I have is which is worse unemployment or cigarette smoking
>when it comes to health?
>Not that I advocate either. Dan Leviton, has often talked about the
>greater issues in health. Perhaps we should consider that as we work
>towards a solution that does not create "fallout" in an effort to curb
>a
>health behavior and industry that will be around here awhile longer.
>
>Simply stated, there is more to tobacco than cigarettes and cancer.
>Not
>taking into consideration the cultural implications and the
>concomitant
>political decisions will not help the situation in the long term.
>
>Michael Peterson
>University of Delaware
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#1350
Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 09:40:08 +0000
From: walt stoll
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Dear Michael J.,
I was alluding to the interviews (of Ky tobacco farmers in KY) you
reported about in your note. I am sorry that I replied as though it was
YOUR own position. I really never meant that. I thought it worth
mentioning because that IS the way the tobacco growers think of
themselves and any Health Educator knows that those attitudes have,
perhaps, more to do with learning than any other single factor.
Basically, I applaud you for getting this out in the open. Discussion is
the first step to action.
Walt
On Tue, 07 Jul 1998 11:04:38 -0400 "Michael J. Ludwig"
writes:
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>>
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>> Dear Michael,
>>
>> I agree with your observation that tobacco growing is just a way of
>life.
>
>Walt,
>
>No where in my post did I say tobacco growing is just a way of life.
>I
>did
>say that health educators need to have a fuller understanding of all
>aspects of tobacco growing, history, politics, economics, social
>relations,
>cultural aspects, as well as the negative health impacts of the use of
>this product. I am not condoning tobacco growing but I recognize that
>as
>long as it is a legal product that someone will produce it. Further,
>in
>the unlikely event it ever becomes illegal, someone will still grow it
>and
>many will still consume it. I hope that does not suggest I am a
>fatalist.
>In fact, I would like to believe I promote a critical stance on ALL
>issues
>related to health and wellbeing. The notion (held by many) that just
>because
>we say something is "healthy" or not that people will fall in line is
>naive
>at best. I am arguing for a critical health education, one that truly
>places personal decision making within the context of social,
>cultural,
>political, and economic relations--particularly in a society where the
>
>major form of democracy has become a democracy of consumer goods--it's
>all
>related--we cannot isolate tobacco as the evil product all the while
>promoting
>the consumption of hundreds of other needless, albiet not as deadly,
>products.
>
>Michael
>--
>Michael J. Ludwig
>Assistant Professor
>Hofstra University
>Department of Health Professions & Family Studies
>hprmjl@hofstra.edu or ludwigm@accesshub.net
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>
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#1351
Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 16:21:26 -0600
From: "Michael P. Kelly"
Subject: Diabetes Education
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This post is a comment upon the Report of the American Diabetes
Association's Task Force on the Clarification of the Roles and
Responsibilities in Providing Diabetes Self-Management Education. A copy of
this report may be found in Diabetes Spectrum Volume 10, Number 2, 1997.
Information about the ADA and diabetes education is also located at
www.diabetes.org/diabetescare/supplement198/s95.htm
The following is a sample and summary of one part of that report:
The task force researched the educational background of many professions,
including Health Education. It was determined that all the professions
researched except OTRs, Health Educators, and LPNs had the educational
background to prepare them to do an individualized educational assessment of
patient needs, plan the educational process, and teach at least parts of the
diabetes self-management education curriculum. In addition, all the
professionals named except OTRs, Health Educators, and LPNs would be
eligible, after fulfilling the necessary experiential requirement, to sit
for the National Certification Examination for Diabetes Educators (CDEs).
In addition, other health-care professionals, such as those in psychology
and social work, can sit for the CDE examination if they have a master's
degree in their profession.
It is my understanding that if a health educator currently has a Masters
degree, he/she may sit for the CDE exam. The above language, however, seems
to indicate a possible change from this practice. As diabetes education may
become reimbursable, it is important that Health Educators be allowed to sit
for the CDE exam. Perhaps this is an issue to be addressed among our
professional organizations.
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#1352
Date: Wed, 8 Jul 1998 12:21:34 -0700
From: Joe Zoske
Subject: tobacco
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I appreciate Walt's recent comments, which expand the discussion beyond
family farm economics and into organizational politics and history.
These complexities of health promotion issues with which we are engaged
deserve examination, and all the comments I've seen deserve merit. I'd
like to add a further historical point of view. It comes from my own
long personal history of social activism, beginning in the 1960s.
While farmers have a legal right to grow tobacco and investors have a
right to earn profts from tobacco holdings, using that as a basis to
support current behavior is too narrow. It reflects the "market economy"
fixation of our culture. Beyond the issue of public health and the issue
of economics, if the issue of conscience.
Our country fought a bloody Civil War, in part, for the right to
maintain the "cash crop" of slaves. Likewise, many have fought against
the legal status quo of segregation, abortion, South African apartheid,
nuclear proliferation, the draft, gun control, etc etc. Each of these
have strong health, human, and money interests. I consider values are
often the key source of conflict, as these are what motivate us all. The
differences in our individual ethical hierarchies (e.g., beneficence,
autonomy, life, money, truth, etc) place us at odds with one another.
As health promotion professionals maybe one of our roles is help all
sides of a health issue explore their personal value systems. Then, they
may be able to act more in accordance with their principles, vs what
"we" think they should do for their/our health or what tradition
dictates. This doesn't necessarily mean we'll agree more, but if choices
are made from an awakened sense of moral conscience, then I find it
easier to discuss, disagree, and/or demonstrate for my opinion. It helps
also to eliminate blame, shame, and scapegoating.
Times have changed. I remember working for a regional trauma center in
1978 during the intense outcry about the "radical" idea of banning
cigarette sales within the hospital! We still have a long way to go. The
tobacco industry looks to be in little jeopardy no matter what
incremental legislative actions may happen in the US, by their
anticipated billions in worldwide profits. The legacy of death and
disease from their product continues, and how we each relate to it
(growers, distributors, educators, physicians) is a matter of
conscience.
Peace and health,
Joe Zoske
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#1353
Date: Wed, 8 Jul 1998 14:32:58 -0500
From: "Heather M. McMeekan"
Subject: tobacco
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Thought I would share a quote I found funny today...
"having a smoking section in a restaraunt is like having a peeing section
in a swimming pool" --author unknown (from an internet buddy)
Heather McMeekan
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#1354
Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 00:38:52 -0500
From: McLean County AIDS Task Force
Subject: Call for Papers
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The 7th Annual HIV/STD Illinois State Conference has several time slots
available for paper presentations. Last year the conference drew over 700
participants. I have attached the form in Word Perfect and Word '97 formats
and an unformatted version in case you can't open either of them. If you=
are
interested from the unformatted version, we can fax a copy to you to use for
submission. Please fell free to direct questions here or to Andrea Danner=
at
the IL Department of Public Health,
"Andrea Danner, Training Coordinator, IDPH"
__SEVENTH ANNUAL HIV/STD CONFERENCE
=93Sharing the Vision=94
The Illinois Department of Public Health and conference co-sponsors are
requesting proposals for presentations at the seventh annual conference,
Sharing
the Vision. The conference will be held at Crowne Plaza, Springfield,
Illinois,
November 16-18, 1998. Proposals are being sought from representatives of
state
and local health departments, health and social service agencies,=
universities
and philanthropic organizations.
Conference Objectives =20
C To examine state-of-the-art research on behavioral and biomedical
interventions that prevent the spread of HIV and STDs.=20
C To foster communication and collaboration among those affected by=
and
infected with HIV/STDs and people in health service communities, education,
policy, clinical practice and social services.=20
C To establish a communication venue for research findings from=
clinical
and social sciences, as well as policy issues relating to HIV/STD disease.
Who Should Submit Papers For Presentations? =20
! People living with HIV=20
! Public health officials and policy makers=20
! Epidemiologists=20
! Substance abuse treatment providers=20
! Mental health providers=20
C Case managers=20
! Educators, trainers, counselors
C Clinical and basic science investigators=20
! Health care providers=20
! Behavioral researchers=20
! Community representatives and advocates=20
! Outreach workers=20
! Health services researchers=20
! Hospital and institution administrators
Suggested Presentation Topics =20
! Prevention/Education=20
! Program planning=20
! Clinical issues=20
! Treatment (including clinical trials)=20
! Curriculum development=20
! Youth initiatives =20
! Nutrition=20
! Access to care=20
! Substance abuse=20
! Legal issues=20
! =20
C Managed Care=20
C Cultural diversity=20
C Evaluation=20
C Living with HIV=20
C Psychosocial issues=20
C Legislation and policy=20
C Sexuality=20
C Mental health=20
C Institutional-setting issues
Abstract Preparation Instructions =20
1. Submit abstracts in English in 12 point font, single spaced, 150-200
words.=20
2. Simple tables, graphs or figures may be included, in black ink, if
they
fit within the space provided.=20
3. Use standard abstract format (i.e., title, author,
affiliation/organization, city, state; objectives; methods; results;
conclusion).=20
4. Submit a curriculum vitae and brief biographical sketch for each
author.
5. Provide presenter information as you wish it to appear in the
conference
program.=20
6. Provide complete mailing address for each presenter; include phone
number, fax number and E-mail (if applicable).
GAMES EDUCATORS PLAY: HIV PREVENTION STRATEGIES THAT WORK
Jane Smith, Health Educator, Laurie Brown, HIV Trainer; Outreach Inc., 19 S.
California, Springfield, IL 62761
Paper session abstract should include
1. purpose of study or program; statement of objectives
2. statement of methods or study/program design
3. summary of results
4. statement of conclusion
Workshop session abstract should include
1. objectives of workshop
2. summary of information to be covered (be specific)
3. format of workshop
4. results expected from workshop
Provide sufficient information to allow peer review committee to evaluate=
the
abstract on both quality and nature of material presented.
ABSTRACT EXAMPLE
=20
Submission Guidelines
Submit proposals to Illinois Department of Public Health. Att: HIV/STD
Conference, 525 W. Jefferson St., Springfield, IL 62761. For additional
information call, 217-524-5983.
Deadline for submitting proposals is August 1, 1998. A peer review=
committee
will select abstracts based on quality and program balance. Faxed abstracts
will not be accepted. Notice of acceptance or rejection will be mailed by
August 15, 1998. Please understand that the conference will not provide
honorarium or expenses related to participation.
TYPE ABSTRACT WITHIN THE SPACE PROVIDED;=20
SUBMIT ORIGINAL AND THREE PHOTOCOPIES.=20
If you need additional forms, you may use a photocopy of this page.
Your abstract must fit inside the dimensions of the box (4 3/4" X 6 =BD").
****************************************************************************
******
Arlene F. Valentine
Treasurer, Programs Coordinator
McLean County AIDS Task Force
313 N Main St, PO Box 304
Bloomington, IL 61702-0304
309-827-AIDS [2437] fax 309-827-0456
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suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps
the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor,
never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere when human lives
are endangered. When human dignity is in jeopardy, that place, at that
moment, must become the center of the universe."
Holocaust survivor Elie
Wiesel
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#1355
Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 07:07:02 -0400
From: "Reeve, Rebecca HSF"
Subject: Tobacco Farming: Current Challenges & Future Alternatives
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I have read the comments on tobacco and tobacco farmers/communities with
great interest. It is my hope that enlightened health educators, who
think from a systems perspective, will actively seek out knowledge of
how a 60-year system has shaped communities, business and public policy,
and how best to plan for the fewest unintended consequences as we work
to change that system for the greater public good. To suggest that ANY
sector of the economy--let alone any individual-- just do something
else, is to miss the point that no individual fully controls the
economic system or political system in which s/he lives. As
Congresswoman Ann Northup (R-KY) says to make tomatoes profitable to
grow, you need the spaghetti sause factory near by. Our top tobacco
companies are also our top food processors--who decides to put a factory
in KY? The Southern Tobacco Communities Project has been working for 4
years to inform both tobacco growers and health advocates first-hand of
each other's views and goals and to look for Common Ground. In January
of 1998, we produced a Core Principles Statement (attached below or at
our web site http://www.virginia.edu/~envneg/tobacco/), which lays out
ten points of of common ground and has been signed by more thatn 40
health, tobacco grower, agricultural and public policy groups. These
Core Principles are the result of talking together about the fate of our
shared communities. They represent a starting point for discussion by
others. We invite you to use them, and if you choose, to send us your
endorsement of these principles.
Southern Research Report # 10, of the center for the Study of the
American South, Tobacco Farming: Current Challenges & Future
Alternatives is a series of essays describing the current social,
economic and histroical importance of tobacco farming that can help us
all in better understanding how the future of this region and the
country will be shaped by both the past and future change. The
publication has been disseminated to all federal representatives, state
legislators, key health organizations, and key tobacco community
representatives across the top six tobacco producing states. For more
information on the report contact the Center at csas@email.unc.com
Much of the work in the report reflects and is informed by the four-year
series of face-to-face dialogs between the tobacco-growing community and
health advocates who are participating in The Southern Tobacco
Communities Project funded largely through the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation. The project maintains a web site.
http://www.virginia.edu/~envneg/tobacco/
Rebecca H. Reeve, PhD, CHES
Director, Southern Tobacco Communities Project
CORE PRINCIPLES STATEMENT BETWEEN
The Public Health Community
The Tobacco Producers Community
In the spirit of cooperation and with a commitment towards:
* Reducing disease caused by tobacco products
* Ensuring the future prosperity and stability of the American
tobacco farmer, the tobacco farm family, and tobacco farming communities
the undersigned organizations and individuals call on the President of
the United States, the Congress of the United States, and all States
Attorneys General to commit to supporting and enacting effective tobacco
legislation and policies that include the following points of agreement.
That on issues related to the agricultural production of tobacco there
is agreement:
1. That a tobacco production control program which limits supply
and which sets a minimum purchase price is in the best interest of the
public health community and the tobacco producer community. From a harm
reduction standpoint, it is in the best interest of the public health
community to support enhanced assurance of quota stability for domestic
production of tobacco
2. That any costs associated with the administration or operation
of a tobacco program be guaranteed to be paid for under any legislative
proposal, and that the federal government no longer bear the costs for
the administration or operation of such a program.
3. That there be greater cooperation between the tobacco growing
community and the public health community to ensure that quality control
and health and safety standards are maintained in the production of
tobacco, both domestically and abroad, and that industry information and
research should be made available for public review. Agencies with
public health responsibility, including the Food and Drug Administration
(whose authority over manufactured tobacco products should not extend to
on-farm tobacco production), should work cooperatively through
structures already in place in the Department of Agriculture and
Environmental Protection Agency so as not to extend any additional
control and bureaucracy over the on-farm production of tobacco.
4. That tobacco quota holders and tobacco lease holders should be
given the opportunity to have their quotas compensated for at a fair and
equitable level, and that the protection of tenant farmers be given
special consideration as part of this process to ensure that they are
not adversely affected.
5. That a significant amount of money be allocated so that tobacco
growing states and communities have options and opportunities to ensure
their economic viability into the 21st century. There must be
significant involvement of tobacco growing communities in determining
the allocation of these funds, and decision making for plans to enhance
the economic infrastructures of these communities should be governed
primarily through community-based input. Agricultural-based development
in particular ought to be given a high priority.
That on issues related to public health there is agreement:
1. That it is in the best interests of the public health community
and the tobacco producer community that the FDA should have authority to
establish fair and equitable regulatory controls over the manufacture,
sale, distribution, labeling (including country of origin) and marketing
of tobacco products, both domestic and imported, comparable to
regulations established for other products regulated by the FDA. Such
regulations should have as their goal the protection of public health
and the assurance that users of tobacco products are provided with full
and complete information about the products they are using. In order to
accomplish this goal, industry information and research should be made
available for public review.
2. That there should be strong complementary federal, state and
local laws which guarantee that tobacco products are not marketed,
advertised, sold or otherwise made available to anyone under the age of
18.
3. That prohibition of the use of tobacco products by informed
adults of legal age is not a goal of public health advocates or tobacco
producers.
4. That there should be mechanisms in place to prevent the
importation of foreign tobacco, whether in raw agricultural leaf,
reconstituted or homogenized leaf, tobacco by-products, or any other
form or alteration of tobacco, that does not meet pesticide residue
requirements and other quality controls required for domestically grown
and produced tobacco.
5. That if there is an increase in the federal excise tax in any
legislative proposal, a portion of the tax would be used for carrying
out public health initiatives, and a portion of the tax would be used to
assist farmers and their communities in addressing their economic
dependence on tobacco.
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#1356
Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 07:35:38 +0000
From: walt stoll
Subject: Re: tobacco
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Thanks, Heather!
That is PERFECT!
Walt
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writes:
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>Thought I would share a quote I found funny today...
>
>"having a smoking section in a restaraunt is like having a peeing
>section
>in a swimming pool" --author unknown (from an internet buddy)
>
>Heather McMeekan
>
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#1357
Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 07:28:35 +0000
From: walt stoll
Subject: Re: tobacco
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Kudos, Joe! Kudos!
Well said & right on the mark! It IS difficult for people to think
differently. However, living as we are is also difficult in a different
way. It seems that the human way is to wait till the suffering is
intolerable before being moved to change.
I also agree with your assessment that the tobacco companies are in
little danger. More than 12 years ago, research indicated that the
average cost to society, of a person smoking one pack of cigarettes, was
$5.63. The smoker paid about a buck & the rest of the cost was spread
over smoker & non-smoker alike. This cost included missed work, reduced
productivity, medical costs of treating smoking related illnesses of the
individual smoker, associated medical costs from passive smoke exposure,
etc.
All research has indicated that the most effective way to reduce smoking
is to increase the cost of each pack of cigarettes. When the Clinton
health plan was in the news, one of the suggested ways to finance it was
to increase the tax on cigarettes. The Republicans had the gall to argue
that this was an "unreliable resource" because people would smoke less
and thus tax revenues would be "unreliable".
Since the medical costs have continued to rise, who knows what the actual
cost of a pack of cigarettes is right now. Proposals to raise the cost
so that only the smokers paid it will never be heeded although it is the
only fair way AND the only way that will work. This is the main reason
why the tobacco companies have been so opposed to raising the taxes on
cigarettes-----it would actually work. To be fair, the tax on each pack
of cigarettes would have to be raised till the total cost would be at
least $6.
I really appreciate your clarity of thinking. I wish every legislator in
the country would be required to read your note.
Namaste` Walt
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>I appreciate Walt's recent comments, which expand the discussion
>beyond
>family farm economics and into organizational politics and history.
>These complexities of health promotion issues with which we are
>engaged
>deserve examination, and all the comments I've seen deserve merit. I'd
>like to add a further historical point of view. It comes from my own
>long personal history of social activism, beginning in the 1960s.
>
>While farmers have a legal right to grow tobacco and investors have a
>right to earn profts from tobacco holdings, using that as a basis to
>support current behavior is too narrow. It reflects the "market
>economy"
>fixation of our culture. Beyond the issue of public health and the
>issue
>of economics, if the issue of conscience.
>
>Our country fought a bloody Civil War, in part, for the right to
>maintain the "cash crop" of slaves. Likewise, many have fought
>against
>the legal status quo of segregation, abortion, South African
>apartheid,
>nuclear proliferation, the draft, gun control, etc etc. Each of these
>have strong health, human, and money interests. I consider values are
>often the key source of conflict, as these are what motivate us all.
>The
>differences in our individual ethical hierarchies (e.g., beneficence,
>autonomy, life, money, truth, etc) place us at odds with one another.
>
>As health promotion professionals maybe one of our roles is help all
>sides of a health issue explore their personal value systems. Then,
>they
>may be able to act more in accordance with their principles, vs what
>"we" think they should do for their/our health or what tradition
>dictates. This doesn't necessarily mean we'll agree more, but if
>choices
>are made from an awakened sense of moral conscience, then I find it
>easier to discuss, disagree, and/or demonstrate for my opinion. It
>helps
>also to eliminate blame, shame, and scapegoating.
>
>Times have changed. I remember working for a regional trauma center in
>1978 during the intense outcry about the "radical" idea of banning
>cigarette sales within the hospital! We still have a long way to go.
>The
>tobacco industry looks to be in little jeopardy no matter what
>incremental legislative actions may happen in the US, by their
>anticipated billions in worldwide profits. The legacy of death and
>disease from their product continues, and how we each relate to it
>(growers, distributors, educators, physicians) is a matter of
>conscience.
>
>Peace and health,
>Joe Zoske
>
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#1358
Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 09:56:51 -0400
From: Fern Goodhart
Subject: textbook help
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Please reply directly to Yvette Murry with suggestions for an HIV text.
Thank you:
My name is Yvette Murry and I teach a political science service-learning
course at Rutgers University entitled, "HIV & PUBLIC POLICY". I have
been using the text AIDS AND SOCIETY by James Monroe Smith by
Prentice-Hall for the last year and the book is now out of print.
I am actively scrambling for a book that:
- Provides a basic overview of AIDS history;
- Provides laymen's overview of immune system, epidemiology,
transmission, prevention and treatment;
- Looks at the demographic "face" of AIDS (culture, race, ethnicity,
gender, orientation, socio-economic, globally);
- Role of government (fed, state, local) , private (e.g. insurance and
pharmaceutical companies, AMA) and public sectors (e.g. grassroots
organizations, CBOs) in the pandemic;
- Legal and legislative issues (i.e.. needle exchange, testing, privacy,
consent...)
The objectives of the course are aimed to enable students to:
" Develop an understanding and familiarity of societal forces and values
that shape the development of social welfare and public policy.
" Be aware of the factors that brought the pandemic to the public
consciousness, explore the initial and current response.
" Recognize that HIV and AIDS impact all facets of those infected and
affected.
" Identify specific issues faced by the individual, family and
community.
" Understand the concept of social problem: The shifting concepts of
social issues including poverty and deprivation, oppression
discrimination and populations at risk thereof.
" Provide a forum for students to explore attitudes and feelings about
HIV and AIDS.
" Appreciate the diversity of persons infected and affected and the
unique characteristics of their entry, treatment and termination with
social and public entities.
" Identify how social problems are identified, legitimized and
developed into public policy.
" Be able to articulate and discuss critically how ethics, social
control, and political frameworks impact the epidemic.
If you have any ideas on text or other feedback it would be greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
yvette murry
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Yvette Murry
Rutgers University CASE Program
(732) 932-8660
Fax: (732) 932-1207
ymurry@rci.rutgers.edu
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#1359
Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 11:27:56 -0500
From: White
Subject: Re: smoking prevention/cessation
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Mark's comments were not included in my original summary--I'm forwarding
them with his permission.
Julie
>Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 12:18:05 -0700
>From: "Mark P. Fulop"
>Subject: Re: smoking prevention/cessation
>To: White@uno.cc.geneseo.edu
>Organization: Southern Coast Regional Board
>MIME-version: 1.0
>
>Julie,
>
>I wanted to jot you a note but forgot. Your summary post jogged my memory.
>Interesting that your summary is all medical model stuff. Nurse
>intervention with
>various degrees of support. At SDSU I heard they have a couple of nurses also
>doing one on one counseling, supporting it with the patch or Zyban. I am
>really
>afraid that we are really making some big mistakes ignoring tobacco use on
>college
>campus. Just look at the extremely agressive ads that Camel is now doing.
>Free
>from their cartoon camel, they are going right after the 18-24 year old
>smokers.
>If we can't see that, then we are blind. BUT posters they say 72% of
>students do
>not smoke is foolish.
>
>Here is what I would suggest. Develop a sustained print and radio media
>campaign
>that goes after social norming. Get agressive, focused and
>consistent. The theme that the tobacco industry manipulates you and it
>will kill
>you has been demonstrated to resonate with smokers... There is a
>recent JAMA Article that examined focus group data from antismoking marketing
>research that has clearly illustrated this point. (JAMA 98: 279(10) pp,
>772-777). I would trust this data nore than any local stuff you might pull
>together. If you cant get ahold of the article, let me know and I will
>fax it to
>you.
>
>I would support this norm changing stuff with a range of options for help
>including
>a) self-help materials, b) invite community groups to do on campus
>cessation (ACA,
>ALA and surprisingly the 7th day adventist church --who actually started
>the whole
>cessation program movement in the 50's) and c) intensive 1-1 with
>patch/zyban...
>
>Finally, I would aggressively pursue indoor smoking bans. Worksite
>literature as
>well as community level literature, suggests that indoor bans get people
>to quit
>and helps stigmatize smoking (thus creating a non-smoking norm) while at
>the same
>time, protecting non-smokers from ETS.
>
>In your spare time, reduce the oncampus access to tobacco and you would
>have avery
>good program.
>
>Mark Fulop
>
Julie White "Our deepest fear is not that we are
Health Educator inadequate. Our deepest fear is
Lauderdale Student Health Services that we are powerful beyond measure.
SUNY Geneseo We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be
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Geneseo, NY 14454 fabulous?' Actually who are you
white@uno.cc.geneseo.edu _not_ to be? Your playing small
phone 716-245-5747 doesn't serve the world."
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#1360
Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 14:42:46 -0500
From: Linda Synovitz
Subject: POSITION OPENING
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INSTRUCTOR
HEALTH STUDIES
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
The Health Studies Program at Southeastern Louisiana University is seeking
applicants for a one-year appointment in a unique position teaching Personal
Health, Drugs and Society and Human Sexuality courses at the undergraduate
level and who possess grant writing interest and skills. Position available
August 17, 1998. The successful candidate will become a key member of a
team of health related professionals working toward the establishment of The
Center for Excellence in Health and Education. Qualifications: Master's
degree minimum. Doctorate preferred. Salary is commensurate with
experience and qualifications. Review of applications will begin July 27,
1998. Send letter of application, resume, three current letters of
reference, and a copy of all transcripts (originals required upon
employment) to: Dr. Parris Watts, Department of Kinesiology and Health
Studies, SLU 845, Hammond, LA 70402. Phone: (504) 549-2129; Fax: (504)
549-5119; E-mail: pwatts@selu.edu. SLU is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Women
and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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#1361
Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 14:54:29 -0500
From: "Dr. James Robinson"
Subject: Teaching Position Available Fall 1998
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An increase in students and attrition of faculty via faculty retirements and
reassignments in Health Education have created a critical need for someone
to teach undergraduate courses, e.g. Introduction to the Health Education,
Personal Health, Human Sexuality. We are looking for someone who can assume
a position this fall. It will be labeled as "temporary, non-tenure track,
but could evolve to something more permanent. This person could be a
Post-Doctoral Appointment or Visiting Lecturer, depending on degree and
experience. For more information, contact
Dr. Buzz Pruitt
Health Division Chair
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-4243
(409) 845-3124
Dr. James Robinson III
Professor, Interim Department Head
Department of Social and Behavioral Health
School of Rural Public Health
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-4243
Office (409)862-3230
FAX (409)847-8987
jrobins@acs.tamu.edu
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#1362
Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 14:27:39 PST
From: BRAZAJ@WOU.EDU
Subject: Public Health Courses on Internet?
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Hi colleagues,
My daughter Andrea works at the World Health Organization in Geneva. She is interested in
taking public health related courses such as epidemiology, program management etc. via
the internet or correspondance. Any suggestions?
Hope you are having a great summer.
Thank you for your help!
Your mindful colleague,
Jerry Braza
Enjoy the moment,
Jerry
Jerry Braza, Ph.D.
Western Oregon University
Health Education
Monmouth, OR. 97351
503-838-8253
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#1363
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 09:58:23 -0400
From: John Studach
Subject: on-line epidemiology
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ron laporte and his group at the global health network/ u pittsburgh have
been developing a course in epidemiology. your daughter might want to check
it out at
http://www.pitt.edu/~super1/ john
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#1364
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 14:17:31 -0500
From: "Mary E. Hawkins (by way of \"Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D.\"
)"
Subject: On-line or Video-Conference CHES Review Workshops
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HEDIRs...Mary Hawkins has asked that I post this on the HEDIR.
MK
=======================================
I am seeking sources of one-day CHES Review workshops that are available
for a fee to the subscribers. It could save me the time of organizing
one and having to find persons to staff it, etc.
Mary Hawkins
mhawkins@wpo.nccu.edu
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#1365
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 13:18:45 PDT
From: Marcia Zorrilla
Subject: Case studies recommendations-drugs and society
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Dear colleagues,
I'm teaching a 3 week summer undergrad course next week on Drugs and
Society (this will be my first time teaching :)
I'm looking for case studies to use for this class primarily for an
exam. Can anyone recommend a text or if you have one on hand, share
your case studies with me?
Thanks so much.
Marcia M. Zorrilla
Fax 415-469-4096
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#1366
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 13:12:47 -0700
From: John Fisher
Subject: job openings
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Can I get on the mailing lists for job openings in academia please ?
John Fisher, PhD
Tobacco Research Group
Oregon Research Institute
1715 Franklin Blvd
Eugene, OR.
U.S.A. 97403
ph: 541- 484-2123 ( xtn 232)
Fax: 541-484-1108
home phone: 541-338-0543
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#1367
Date: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 00:16:53 -0700
From: Alice Jacobs
Subject: Textbook Recommendation
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Dear Hedirs:
I want to tap into your collective wisdom. I need to develop a course
entitled "Chemical Dependency in The Workplace" for undergraduates who
are all employed and over the age of 23. Can anyone recommend an
up-to-date suitable textbook? Please respond directly to my e-mail. In
addition, if anyone teaches a similar course, I would be most appreciate
if I could obtain a copy of your course syllabus. Thank you so much.
Alice Jacobs
University of Phoenix
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#1368
Date: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 07:57:50 -0700
From: Margo Harris
Subject: Fw: At Health FPN - Men's Issues
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We've had several posts on men's health issues, so I thought I'd share
this. AtHealth is a mental health organization doing business on the
Internet. Friday's Progress Notes is a weekly, email delivered
newsletter. Subscriptions are free and subscribing information is at
the end of the post. Margo
Margo Harris
Technology In Education Institute
Seattle, WA
Email: margo@techined.com
Web: http://www.techined.com/
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Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 11:59 PM
Subject: At Health FPN - Men's Issues
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#1369
Date: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 11:34:57 -0400
From: Alyson Taub
Subject: Re: job openings
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The job listings on our website, Health Education Professional Resources
(HEPR) have been greatly expanded recently thanks to the work of Mark
Tomita. Please visit us for jobs available and jobs wanted in health
education. The URL is:
http://www.nyu.edu/education/hepr/
-- Alyson Taub
On Fri, 10 Jul 1998, John Fisher wrote:
> Can I get on the mailing lists for job openings in academia please ?
> John Fisher, PhD
> Tobacco Research Group
> Oregon Research Institute
> 1715 Franklin Blvd
> Eugene, OR.
> U.S.A. 97403
>
> ph: 541- 484-2123 ( xtn 232)
> Fax: 541-484-1108
>
> home phone: 541-338-0543
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#1370
Date: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 12:08:42 -0400
From: HPRI
Subject: Jobs: Michigan, Worksite Health Promotion
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These jobs are posted as a courtesy to the list. Please share this
information with all interested colligues and/or students
We are the Personal Health Division of Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems
Inc., a recently established entity designed to develop partnerships with
customers that reduce health care costs. We are currently seeking staff to
manage a comprehensive health promotion account for a company located in
Midland, Michigan.
Sr. Account Manager
* Master degree in Health/Fitness or related field
* Demonstrated skills in Human Resource Management. Finance, Marketing and
Promotion
* Minimum 5 years experience in corporate health promotion and 2 years in
management
Health Promotion Professionals
Involvement in the design, the development and the delivery of corporate
health promotion programming
* Bachelors degree in Health Promotion or related field, Masters preferred
* Management as well as entry level positions available
Fitness Center Professionals
Involvement in fitness center management, fitness assessment and fitness
programming.
* Bachelors degree in Health/Fitness field, Master preferred.
* Management as well as entry level position available
Receptionist
* Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
* Strong computer skills and organizational skills
* Ability to prioritize tasks and respond to changing departmental needs
Interviewing has begun, if interested don't delay!
Please forward your resume and cover letter outlining how your skills match
the above employment opportunities to:
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.
425 Hoes Lane
Location 2351E
Piscataway, NJ 08855
Fax: (732) 562-8386
Please note in your cover letter that your learned about these opportunities
from HPRI, providing job opportunities in health promotion direct to your
email box http://www.hpridirect.com phone: 703 925 0959
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#1371
Date: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 22:49:33 -0400
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#1372
Date: Sun, 12 Jul 1998 13:32:32 -0900
From: terence
Subject: Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (HP/DP) PLANNING AND ACTIVITIES
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I would appreciate any one pointing me in the right direction to obtain
reference and resource information on "the amount of ground that hp/dp
has gained" since the 1960's. I am particularly interested in academic
medical centers (medical schools). Although I would be grateful for any
insight.
Thanks!
Terence..........
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#1373
Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 15:10:45 -0400
From: Valerie Welsh
Subject: SOPHE AWARD NOMINATIONS
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Wanted: Nominations for SOPHE Awards:
Distinguished Fellow
Program Excellence
Graduate Student Research Paper
This is a note--and a follow-up reminder to my earlier message on the subject--
to encourage the submission of nominations for the SOPHE Awards which are due on
July 31. Award nomination packets can be obtained by contacting the SOPHE
National Office at 202/408-9804.
Recognizing outstanding research and effective, creative programs is one of the
great pleasures (and responsibilities) of being part of a vibrant profession...
and well worth the time and effort it takes. Don't forget, the submission
deadline is July 31.
Please let me (vwelsh@osophs.dhhs.gov), Zora Salisbury
(salisburyz@usa.redcross.org), or SOPHE headquarters (sopheauld@aol.com) know if
you need further information.
Thanks.
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#1374
Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 07:29:52 -0500
From: Holly Spann
Subject: Wellness Plus
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I'm looking for any information anyone has about the company, "Wellness
Plus". Are they sales, insurance, fitness, health ed????? This company is
based out of Columbus, OH and is in its second year of existence I think.
Thanks in advance.
Holly Spann
"And let there be no purpose in friendship save the deepening of the
spirit." -Kahlil Gibran
Holly A. Spann, MSEd
Wellness Center Director
Union University
901/661-5285
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#1375
Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 10:22:53 -0400
From: Dabney Page Evans
Subject: Instructional Designer, Lead
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Position: MULTIMEDIA DEV, LEAD
GRADE 92
HIRING MINIMUM-HOURLY $24.36
HIRING MINIMUM-ANNUAL $50,668.80
JOB DESCRIPTION:Leads the planning, development, and implementation
of enterprise-wide multimedia projects. Consults with customers on
business requirements. Explores, evaluates, and makes recommendations on
technology. Provides support for multimedia technology.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Eight years of multimedia experience OR a
bachelor's degree and six years of multimedia experience.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT:
Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University: DEAN
Posting No 120377 CW
Full-time M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
Preferred qualifications:Responsible for assisting Rollins
School of Public Health faculty in their efforts to develop,
implement and evaluate multimedia instructional materials
for use in degree programs and continuing education offered
via distance learning. Serves as a part of the management
team of the division of Information Services in RSPH. Must
have proven track record in instructional design using
advanced educational technologies. Advanced proficiency in
Lotus Notes, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, PageMaker, Netscape
4.0 and real Audio and Visual is essential. Proficiency in
HTML, video production and/or graphics design is desirable.
Must have three years experience and a master level
degree in Health education, Curriculum and Instruction,
Multimedia design, Computer-based instruction or equivalent.
Certification as a Health Education Specialist is preferred.
Interested applicants should contact the Emory University Human Resources
Office at (404) 727-7611.
For questions, please contact Stuart Myerburg at 404-727-1486 or
stuart@sph.emory.edu.
Emory University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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#1376
Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 10:23:37 -0400
From: Dabney Page Evans
Subject: Instructional Designer
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Position: MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPER
Grade: 87
HIRING MINIMUM-HOURLY: $15.13
HIRING MINIMUM-ANNUAL: $31,470.40
JOB DESCRIPTION:Collaborates with faculty, staff, or students to develop and
test multimedia projects such as instructional courseware and prototypes.
Uses technology in multiple formats including interactive multimedia
material for CD-ROMS, touch-screen kiosks, Internet accessible information
centers, and traditional materials. May support the activities of a
multimedia center.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Two years of multimedia experience OR a bachelor's
degree.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT:
Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University: DEAN
Posting No 120372 RC
Full-time: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
Preferred qualifications:
Collaborate with faculty in the revision of the traditional Master of Public
Health curriculum into a configuration suitable for internet-based course
offerings. Responsible for directing graduate students; must demonstrate
proficiency in Lotus notes, Page Maker, PowerPoint, Netscape 4.0., Access
and Excel. Familiarity with HTML, video production and graphic design is
desirable. Prefer one year of experience in computer based instructional
design and a master level degree in Health Education, Curriculum and
instruction and Multimedia Design.
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