#2514 Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 09:25:30 -0700 From: PCost Subject: help ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Hello friends. I have been asked to teach a graduate level management class next semster to students enrolled in our MPH program, as well as an undergradute environmental health class. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share their syllabi's with me so I don't have to reinvent the wheel? I have chosen the Nadakavukaren text for environemental health. Just looking for neat activity ideas. Thanks in advance for any and all help. Please respond directly to my e-mail at home: p.cost@worldnet.att.net. Thanks, Patti ------------------------------ #2515 Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 09:46:32 -0800 From: Pat Hanson Subject: Fwd: Reactions to Women's Health text(s) needed for review ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads I hope this goes to the whole list-serve. I am doing a review of women's health texts for the American Journal of Health Behavior (unfortunately with a December 17th deadline .. the worst time of year to ask academics to do anything extra .. but I'll appreciate ANYTHING you say, and will not identify respondents by name or institution in the piece). I'd like to know what texts you've used for any Women's Health courses at your instituition, and your and your students feelings about them. My doctoral dissertation was about women's health courses in Health Education in 1979 and 25% of the colleges in the country offering degrees had one, I wonder if anyone would like to replicate that innovation diffusion study now? ... But that's beside the point .. there are readers out there, and one nursing based text, and one generic personal health text coined women's health, and one workbook, but I believe there is a dirth of substantive textbook type material available and that many of us are compiling our own readers, using OurBodies/OurSelves, Women's Bodies : Women's Wisdom which I love but also has some serious substantive gaps in it. Please let me know what you use now or have in the past. Thanks!!! I look forward to hearing from you ...and Remember ... good happens! Pat Hanson pat_hanson@monterey.edu 915 Holovits Court Marina, CA 93933 831-883-4482 FAX: 883-4486 ------------------------------ #2516 Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 09:47:23 -0800 From: Pat Hanson Subject: Fwd: Reactions needed re: lubricants for sex ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Ah me, I am making the transition from full to part-time academia to freelance writer, and have been asked to do two different articles re: lubricants for sexual intercourse, one for a new on-line newsletter that isn't up yet : over50press.com. Believe me what they pay is hardly an incentive .. but I've visited the Good Vibrations store and website and picked up a number of samples and found them very similar, and blessed be at 54 haven't dried up inside (the best lubricant is a healthy passionate equal exchange of energy relationship founded in love) and am looking for anyone's comments on different lubricants for either vaginal or anal sex. I will not quote you .. unless you'd like me too. Am just curious at this point. Thanks a bunch peers! Remember ... good happens! Pat Hanson pat_hanson@monterey.edu 915 Holovits Court Marina, CA 93933 831-883-4482 FAX: 883-4486 ------------------------------ #2517 Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 14:34:15 -0500 From: Adriane Griffen Subject: Early Bird: REGISTER BY DEC 8 Healthy People/Partnerships confer ence ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Please forward to your colleagues. ********************************************************************* PARTNERSHIPS FOR HEALTH IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM www.health.gov/partnerships January 24-28, 2000 Omni-Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC ********************************************************************* SECRETARY SHALALA and SURGEON GENERAL SATCHER will be launching Healthy People 2010, the prevention agenda for the Nation, at this joint meeting of the Healthy People Consortium and Partnerships for Networked Consumer Health Information. * Partnering for Health Improvements * Eliminating Health Disparities * Increasing Quality and Years of Healthy Life * Harnessing Technology for Health ************************************************************ <> EARLY BIRD GENERAL REGISTRATION<> DEADLINE: Wednesday, December 8, 1999 ************************************************************ Join more than 1,200 attendees, representing public health and health care organizations, academia, businesses and technology companies, and government agencies. Register online at www.health.gov/partnerships/register ********************************** FOR MORE INFORMATION: ********************************** Contact: Infinity Conference Group, echang@infinityconferences.com or 1-800-869-1551 OR Subscribe to the Conference Announcement-Only Listserv: Send E-mail to: LISTSERV@LIST.NIH.GOV with the following text in the message body: SUBSCRIBE partnerships-00 YOUR NAME (state your name as you want list users to see it) *************************** Message distributed by: *************************** Healthy People Consortium Partnerships for Networked Consumer Health Information Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, HHS (convenor) ### ------------------------------ #2518 Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 17:06:31 -0500 From: Kathy Hunter Subject: Help ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Any ideas about how to find a valid health knowledge instrument for teachers? A grad student I have has exhausted many avenues to find a valid and reliable health content knowledge instrument to use with preservice, elementary teachers (seniors who will be graduating with teaching degrees). She has tried school districts, publishers of health curriculum, and journal abstracts. She used search words such as "health content testing", "Health knowledge testing", "Health content instruments". It is terribly difficult to find testing materials for children let alone adults. HELP...anyone..please. Thank you. Kathy Kathleen J. Hunter, Ph.D., CHES Department of Health Science SUNY College at Brockport 16A Hartwell Hall Brockport, New York 14420 office: (716)395-2764 FAX: (716)395-5246 ------------------------------ #2519 Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 15:55:19 -0700 From: Nolan Langweil Subject: Process evaluation & Social Norming ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Howdy all, I am a graduate student in Health Promotions at the University of Montana. I am trying to find literature pertaining specifically to conducting process evaluations of social norming campaigns. I am finding that such literature is very scarce. If anyone has any information or leads it would be greatly appreciated. Also, if anyone is conducting such evaluations, I would love it if you could share your ideas with me. Thanks, Nolan Langweil McGuill Hall, rm 204 University of Montana Missoula, MT 59812 406-243-6958 nolan@selway.umt.edu ------------------------------ #2520 Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 17:03:27 -0700 From: Nolan Langweil Subject: Process evaluations & social norming ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Howdy all, I am a graduate student in Health Promotions at the University of Montana. I am trying to find literature pertaining specifically to conducting process evaluations of social norming campaigns. I am finding that such literature is very scarce. If anyone has any information or leads it would be greatly appreciated. Also, if anyone is conducting such evaluations, I would love it if you could share your ideas with me. Thanks, Nolan Langweil McGuill Hall, rm 204c University of Montana Missoula, MT 59812 406-243-6958 nolan@selway.umt.edu ------------------------------ #2521 Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 21:13:23 -0400 From: Susan McCarthy Subject: ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads MESSAGE: SUBSCRIBE ------------------------------ #2522 Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 18:26:30 -0600 From: Deb Grundmanis Subject: poster development and evalualtion ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Hedir folks- Over the past several years, I have found this group incredibly well grounded! I need some help... I would like some ideas about how to create an effective poster. What is the best way to determine what message will be most effective? Know of any research or experience that would help determine at what behavior stage that a poster medium would be most effective? Should I ask for an action step--or try to increase awareness? (I have used pretests, needs assessments via focus groups, key informant interviews, and intercepts at places the affected groups attend, but rarely randomly selected stratified samples due to cost and time issues. All of these were for other media (magnets, factsheets, brochures, etc.), not posters. Posters will likely be presented to clinicians, public health, and medical staff working with low-income families, both urban and rural, and maybe hardware stores/lead centers and community meeting areas.) Should/How does one claim that your unique efforts/product were responsible, especially when there may be multiple sources putting out a similar message? How can one measure effectiveness of this medium? Tallying phone calls as a result of seeing the medium is not perceived as effective--even though it involves behavior change. Are there specific tips and sources that you have--e.g., should I tie it to existing products done nationally, but not for our regional audiences, or to existing products our agency created for these audiences, or create something new? The low-literacy suggestions I found suggests that color photos are better than drawings. Does this hold true with posters? I have heard that freeway billboards are not supposed to have more than seven words to be effective-- does this hold true with posters? Why or why shouldn't one put multiple languages on the same poster? Is there a limit to the number of colors? Finally, where else should I look for information? Thanks! -Deb Deborah Recksiedler Grundmanis, MBA Health Educator Minnesota Department of Health, Indoor Air and Lead P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, MN 55164-0975 ph: (651) 215-0882 (Area code change) fax: (651) 215-0975 (Area code change) email: deb.grundmanis@health.state.mn.us http://www.health.state.mn.us ------------------------------ #2523 Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 20:12:44 -0500 From: Donald B Ardell Subject: Highlights of the Wellness Show ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Greetings:

Yesterday's show theme addressed holiday stress. To view, click on "Yesterday's Transcript" at http://www.yourhealth.com/  Questions about wellness perspectives on Mayor Guiliani,  functional foods, bogus advertising and alternative quackery (plus the standard kind), how to GAIN weight, the wisdom (?) of eating bugs, the health status of Canadian workers, exercise terms (specificity/adaptation/progressive overload), Healthy People project, info overload, wellness insurance companies, and what wellness has to do with Occam's Razor, Buddhism and more.  A related article is at http://ahha.org/articles/ardell.htm

Enjoy.
 

Don
  ------------------------------ #2524 Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 09:02:07 -0500 From: Chrystyna Kosarchyn Subject: Re: Help ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads I posted this same question last year and received through someone who knew someone etc. a response, as well as a copy of a health knowledge test that had been validated and used in other surveys. As soon as I have a moment I will look up the contact person's e-mail address and forward it to you so that you can deal with him directly - I don't have the time at the moment but will try to get back to you as soon as possible.. We administered the test to a sample of the general college population last year. Chrys ========================================================== Chrystyna Kosarchyn, PhD, CHES Professor of Health Education Longwood College Farmville, VA 23909 phone: 804-395-2543 FAX: 804-395-2568 e-mail: ckosarch@longwood.lwc.edu www: http://web.lwc.edu/staff/ckosarchyn/home.htm ========================================================== On Wed, 1 Dec 1999, Kathy Hunter wrote: > ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar > ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb > ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: > ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads > > Any ideas about how to find a valid health knowledge instrument for teachers? > > A grad student I have has exhausted many avenues to find a valid and > reliable health content knowledge instrument to use with preservice, > elementary teachers (seniors who will be graduating with teaching > degrees). She has tried school districts, publishers of health curriculum, > and journal abstracts. She used search words such as "health content > testing", "Health knowledge testing", "Health content instruments". It is > terribly difficult to find testing materials for children let alone adults. > HELP...anyone..please. > Thank you. > Kathy > > Kathleen J. Hunter, Ph.D., CHES > Department of Health Science > SUNY College at Brockport > 16A Hartwell Hall > Brockport, New York 14420 > office: (716)395-2764 > FAX: (716)395-5246 > > ** Last Month for A Great Deal: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/deal > ** Get Internet and E-mail service for $10.83 per month! > ** Write Ken Packer at packer18@flash.net for details > ------------------------------ #2525 Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 11:56:39 -0500 From: "Dr. Cheryl Rainey" Subject: anti-drug campaign information ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads One of my graduate students is trying to locate information about the effectiveness/ineffectiveness of the "Just Say No" campaign and the "Your Brain on Drugs" campaign. Ideally she needs statistics pertaining to the correlation between campaign effects and the rate of drug use. Thanks! ------------------------------ #2526 Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 14:01:53 -0500 From: DUNCAND2 Subject: Re: anti-drug campaign information ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads My research group is charged with evaluating President Clinton's "Eleven Billion Dollar" mass media campaign. One of our first tasks was to try to identify the sort of evidence you are looking for. We found essentially none. Self-reported drug use did decline during the "Just Say No" campaign, but it was already declining before the campaign began. The decline in marijuana use (which is the most stable measure) was about the same before the campaign, in the early stage of the campaign, and during the period from 1987 to 1992 when media exposure to the campaign was greatest. Media exposure to anti-drug messages declined from 1992 to 1996 or 1997 (depending on which survey you use) and marijuana use increased during those same years. These results are capable of being interpreted in more than one way. Hopefully, our evaluation of the new campaign will result in clearer answers. I have discussed the "This is your brain on drugs" ads with numerous groups of adolescents. The universal reaction seemed to be laughter. No took the ad's message seriously. Almost all accurately labelled it as "another government lie." It is a groos lie, of course, since none of the widely used illicit drugs presents any real risk of brain damage. For that you have to abuse a legal drug. Reaction to the newer version, with the young lady smashing up the kitchen, was even more negative and less amused among the kids I have talked with. David F. Duncan, DrPH ____________________Reply Separator____________________ Subject: anti-drug campaign information Author: "Dr. Cheryl Rainey" Date: 12/2/99 11:56 AM One of my graduate students is trying to locate information about the effectiveness/ineffectiveness of the "Just Say No" campaign and the "Your Brain on Drugs" campaign. Ideally she needs statistics pertaining to the correlation between campaign effects and the rate of drug use. Thanks! ------------------------------ #2527 Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 13:34:23 -0600 From: "by way of \"Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D.\" " Subject: Getting the Word out ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Please help spread the word that the SOPHE Call for Abstracts for the Midyear Meeting has been extended until December 6, 1999. The meeting, entitled "Health Promotion Excellence in the New Century: Ascending New Heights," will be held May 16-19, 2000, in Denver, in conjunction with the Assn of State and Territorial Directors of Health Promotion and Public Health Education and CDC. The complete abstract form is available online at: www.sophe.org www.astdhpphe.org Note: Electronic submissions are being accepted. Elaine Auld ------------------------------ #2528 Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 14:55:32 EST From: "Roth, Lisa" Subject: state plans info (cont.) ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Sorry all about that last post - I hit the enter key a little to quick! At any rate, I am looking for resources designing a statewide action plan - sort of a "how-to" or fundamentals. I have references on program planning, but is there information (framework) that applies to planning a statewide plan? The references do not have to be disease specific, it's the steps or models I'm looking for. I'd appreciate any help and you can reply to me directly. Thanks. Lisa Roth, MPH Prevention Specialist ------------------------------ #2529 Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 11:55:29 PST From: Lisa Tobe Subject: Social Support ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads This is a fairly big duh question, but I cannot find my theory folder from graduate school. Could someone give me a couple of the main cites (seminal data) on social support theory. Thanks for helping Lisa Tobe, MPH ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ #2530 Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 12:56:48 -0800 From: Margo Harris Subject: Re: anti-drug campaign information ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads This made me think of the new Philip Morris anti-tobacco ads. After David Duncan's comments, I wondered how kids were reacting to that campaign? Margo Margo Harris Technology In Education Institute, Seattle, WA Email: margo@techined.com Web: http://www.techined.com/ "If not for STRESS, I'd have no energy at all." ------------------------------ #2531 Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 14:39:39 -0700 From: "Cunnien, Renae D.Ph.D." Subject: PATIENT ED: WHAT WORKS ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads In March, I have been asked to give a 90 minute talk to a group of physicians (all specialties) on "Patient Education: What Works, What Doesn't". I coordinate the Patient and Health Education program at Mayo Clinic Scottsdale and have a wealth of resources and I'm doing a lit search, but if anyone has any citations they would like to direct me to on this very broad topic, I am open to suggestions. My plan is to hit on some of the major threats to health and address ways in which primary prevention and behavioral interventions can improve the quality and length of life. I really want to help physicians understand what they can do to most effectively help patients to exercise, improve their diets, manage stress, reduce risk of CVA, MI,etc. Any references you could suggest would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, RENAE CUNNIEN Renae D. Cunnien, Ph.D. Patient and Health Education Specialist Mayo Clinic Scottsdale (480)301-8138......office (480)301-8644......pager cunnien.renae@mayo.edu ------------------------------ #2532 Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 16:52:44 -0500 From: eglover Subject: "Just Say I Don't Know" ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads After reading the various comments on the anti-drug campaign of "Just Say No" I too have never found any hard data on its effectiveness but I have found many persons extolling the virtues of the program. Moreover, as Duncan noted many of the adolescents tend to think it to be comical; however, I've learned to be cautious of adolescent's reactions/comments for many times young people do not want to admit that they can be influenced by adults or advertising. In addition, adults like to believe that we know what adolescents like and dislike--so, I'm sure the truth is somewhere in-between--I'm eager to see what Duncan's group uncovers--keep us posted. Personally (N of 1), I always felt that the "Just Say No Program" was too simplistic, it's like asking a depressed person to "Cheer Up". glover ------------------------------ #2533 Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 15:04:08 -0600 From: "Walter A. Hanks" Subject: Re: anti-drug campaign information ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads At 12:56 PM -0800 12/2/99, Margo Harris wrote: >This made me think of the new Philip Morris anti-tobacco ads. After David >Duncan's comments, I wondered how kids were reacting to that campaign? >Margo > >Margo Harris >Technology In Education Institute, Seattle, WA >Email: margo@techined.com >Web: http://www.techined.com/ >"If not for STRESS, I'd have no energy at all." I asked my cub scouts that on Tuesday. We were talking about health issues and I asked them if they had seen the commercials. Some of them said they had, and one referred to them as; "those dumb commercials from the cigarette people where they tell us not to smoke their cigarettes." Then another scout added, "Yeah, then the next commercial is the frog one," suggesting that the two messages were incompatible. Obviously, they mixed tobacco and beer in their minds, but the conclusion was the same. The tobacco company ads were not credible in their eyes. An interesting observation the other scout leader made was that the scouts could repeat the beer commercial almost verbatim, but they couldn't even describe the tobacco commercials in anything but generalities. Walter A. Hanks, BS, C.H.E.S. Chair, Technology Committee Adjunct Instructor Graduate Research Assistant Department of Health Sciences Brigham Young University ------------------------------ #2534 Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 14:59:47 -0700 From: "Hanson, Carl" Subject: Lecture in Montana ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads UL/Health & Physical Education Health & Physical Education-PN 10702 POSITION VACANCY P L E A S E P O S T POSITION: UNIVERSITY LECTURER - Health & Physical Education. Search #2000-7 Full-time faculty position. Non-tenure, renewable position. (Contingent on funding) DEPARTMENT: Health & Physical Education College of Education & Human Services DATE TO START: Spring Semester 2000 (January 1999) STARTING SALARY: Dependent upon education/experience and subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. BARGAINING UNIT: MSU-Billings Faculty Association. DESCRIPTION: The University Lecturer will report to the Chairperson of the Department of Health and Physical Education and will effectively teach such courses as the following: Core Concepts in Health (includes general health and school health); Organization and Administration in Health Enhancement; High Level Wellness; Scientific Fundamentals of Human Movement (includes motor learning and exercise physiology); and physical education activity classes such as racquetball. QUALIFICATIONS: * Master's degree in an appropriate discipline required. * ACSM and NATA certification preferred. * Successful higher education or K-12 teaching experience. * Successful ability to establish a collegial relationship with others. * Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities listed above. DEADLINE DATE: Review of applications will begin December 20, 1999, and will continue until the position is filled. APPLY: Submit a Letter of Application, Curriculum Vita, Names and contact information for five (5) references, and Copies of Transcripts to: Chair, UL/Health & Physical Education Search #2000-7 Human Resources/EEO-AA Office Montana State University-Billings 1500 North 30th Street Billings, MT 59101-0298 Phone: 406/657-2278 FAX: 406/657-2120 http://www.msubillings.edu MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS IS AN ADA/AA/EEO EMPLOYER. Qualified women, persons from minority groups, persons with disabilities, and persons with eligible veteran status are encouraged to apply. Contact Human Resources Office, MSU-Billings, for more information regarding preference or accommodation (406/657-2278/TTY). ------------------------------ #2535 Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 15:18:08 -0600 From: "Walter A. Hanks" Subject: Second Posting - Position Announcement ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads The Department of Health Sciences at Brigham Young University invites applicants for multiple tenure track faculty positions. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or Dr.P.H. (ABD's considered). MPH and/or CHES desirable. Applicants with an established record of successful teaching, scholarly research, and health agency experience preferred. Applicants must have the ability to teach and conduct research in at least one of the following areas: international health, community health promotion, public health, and school health. Brigham Young University is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Observance of the University's behavioral code is a requirement of employment. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and three references to: Gordon B. Lindsay, Ph.D., CHES Chair, Department of Health Sciences Brigham Young University 213 Richards Building Provo, UT 84602 (801)378-3404 Gordon_Lindsay@byu.edu Application deadline is January 15, 2000. ------------------------------ #2536 Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 18:15:23 -0500 From: "Joseph A. Dake" Subject: nicotine withdrawal ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --Boundary_(ID_Mzg4Nq4PLHRO2HdSEN8Tdg) Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT Hello I was wondering if there were any studies that you may be familiar with that discuss the amount of time someone experiences nicotine withdrawal symptoms. I would assume that it is highly variable depending on amount of tobacco product consumed, duration of usage, person's physiological make-up, etc., but I wanted to verify before I relay this information to a friend. I did a moderate computer search of several research databases and found one article that mentioned 16 days was a typical withdrawal time. I wondered if there may be other articles that verify this 16 day amount. If anyone has any information pertaining to this issue, I would be interested in hearing from you. Thank you in advance for any responses. Joseph A. Dake, MPH Graduate Assistant University of Toledo ------------------------------ #2537 Date: Fri, 3 Dec 1999 09:28:53 -0600 From: "Larry Laufman, EdD" Subject: Re: nicotine withdrawal ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads On Thu, 2 Dec 1999 "Joseph A. Dake" asked about nicotine withdrawal. I don't have any literature handy but I've taught smoking cessation classes for a number of years. First of all, not all smokers are physiologically addicted, so it's very hard to generalize. In our classes, we tell the participants that it usually takes about a week to get most of the nicotine physically out of their systems. The worst is during that first week but, as with a flu, people usually start feeling better after about 2-3 days. The problem is that all addictive behavior, not only nicotine, involves psychological as well as physiological dependency. So, while the nicotine is out of the system in a week, the cravings can go on for some time. My "champion" went 10 years without smoking and started up again. (I had another potential champion who went 15 years without smoking, but didn't want to take the class because he "could quit any time he wanted to.") That's why good smoking cessation programs put a lot of attention to control of cravings and relapse prevention in addition to "just" cessation. That's also why nicotine replacement therapy or medications can only help smokers to quit, not to stay quit. Larry Laufman, Ed.D. Chronic Disease Prevention & Control Research Center Baylor College of Medicine One Baylor Plaza - SCUR 924 Houston, Texas 77030 USA Tel: (713) 798-5387 Fax: (713) 798-3990 Pager: (713) 990-1070 E-mail: llaufman@bcm.tmc.edu WWW: http://chronic.bcm.tmc.edu/ ------------------------------ #2538 Date: Fri, 3 Dec 1999 12:13:43 -0500 From: M Conley Subject: Fellowship Opportunity ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads NUTRITION ACTION FELLOWSHIP The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a non-profit=20 consumer advocacy organization conducting innovative programs in nutrition,= =20 alcohol, and food safety. CSPI publishes Nutrition Action Healthletter,=20 the nation's largest-circulation health newsletter. CSPI is supported by=20 almost 1,000,000 members nationwide, sales of educational materials, and=20 foundation grants. The Center for Science in the Public Interest offers a one-year fellowship= =20 in nutrition or food-safety advocacy to an outstanding recent graduate with= =20 a Ph.D. or M.D. The fellow will work in CSPI's Washington office on nutrition science=20 policy and/or food safety issues. Applicants should have demonstrated=20 interest in public-interest advocacy and nutrition science, food safety or= =20 health policy, as well as academic achievement and writing ability. The Nutrition Action Fellowship stipend is $35,000. Additionally, CSPI=20 offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package along with a healthy,= =20 smoke-free working environment. Starting date is flexible, but Winter 2000= =20 is preferred. Please send your application materials, which should include a cover letter= =20 indicating relevant experience and interest, r=E9sum=E9, and writing samples= to: Center for Science in the Public Interest Attn: NAF 1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20009-5728 CSPI is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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In addition, NIDA and four national organizations launched a multi-media public education strategy to alert teens, young adults, parents, educators and others about the dangers of club drugs such as Ecstasy, GHB and Rohypnol, which are often used at all night "raves" or dance parties and have potentially life-threatening effects. View the complete press release at: http://165.112.78.61/MedAdv/99/NR-122.html Also, visit the new web site dedicated to the club drug initiative at http://www.clubdrugs.org/ Other recent additions to the NIDA web site: Community Drug Alert Bulletin on Club Drugs available at http://www.nida.nih.gov/ClubAlert/ClubdrugAlert.html and the latest issue of the newsletter NIDA Notes is available at http://www.nida.nih.gov/NIDA_Notes/NNVol14N4/Index.html -- Isabel Burk, M.S., CHES The Health Network 11 Adam Place New City, NY 10956 (914) 638-3569 fax: (914) 638-1928 E-mail: iburk@idt.net ------------------------------ #2540 Date: Sat, 4 Dec 1999 14:13:07 EST From: Christine Shesler Subject: Reworking my address Books ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Disregard this letter. My new aol 5.0 didn't copy my address book, so I am sending this from the old AOL to myself where I can then add all of your addresses to my new address book with just a click. Sorry for the inconvenience. Christine ------------------------------ #2541 Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 08:21:10 -0500 From: Isabel Burk Subject: Kids & Media @ New Millennium ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Some of you may be interested in the following. Please DO NOT contact me for further information--go to the organization's website: http://www.kff.org Happy holidays to all! Isabel REPORT EXAMINES MEDIA USE AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE The typical child in the United States spends an average of more than 38 hours a week consuming media outside of school, according to a national study released by the Kaiser Family Foundation. "Kids & Media @ The New Millennium" examined media use among a nationally representative sample of more than 3,000 children ages 2-18, including more than 600 who completed detailed media use diaries. The study included children's use of television, computers, video games, movies, music and print media. The study found that many parents are not exercising much control over their children's media use. For example, among children 8 and older, two-thirds have a television set in their bedroom and say the television is usually on during meals in their home. Many children also report that their parents have set no rules about TV watching. Contrary to popular perception, the study did not find evidence of large numbers of children spending hours a day playing computer games or surfing the Internet. Fewer than one in 10 kids spends more than an hour a day using a computer for fun, including three percent who spend more than an hour online and two percent who spend more than an hour playing computer games. To order a copy of the full study (publication #1536), executive summary (#1535), or appendices (#1537), call the Kaiser Family Foundation's publication request line at 800-656-4533, or visit online at http://www.kff.org . -- Isabel Burk, M.S., CHES The Health Network 11 Adam Place New City, NY 10956 (914) 638-3569 fax: (914) 638-1928 E-mail: iburk@idt.net ------------------------------ #2542 Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 08:56:31 -0600 From: Nancy Goodloe Subject: Job Announcement ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Baylor University has two positions in health education to be filled for the Fall 2000 semester. Qualifications: Doctorate in Community Health, CHES or willingnes to CHES, two years successful teaching experience or full-time employment in a health education setting, ability to form partnerships with key stakeholders in health education, effective communication and interpersonal skills, active in appropriate professional associations, publications and scholarly work to qualify for graduate faculty. Description: teach undergraduate/graduate courses in heatlh education content and process, assist with curriculum development, conduct research/publish, advise/mentor students, university/community service, community collaboration, seek external funding. Further information at: http://www.baylor.edu/~HHPR/HHPRHEALTH.htm or contact Dr. Rusty Pippin at Rusty_Pippin@baylor.edu. ___________________________________________ Dr. Nancy R. Goodloe Professor of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation BOX 97313; Baylor University; Waco, Texas 76798-7313 Telephone: 254/710-4020 Fax: 254/710-3527 email address: nancy_goodloe@baylor.edu web site: http://www.baylor.edu/~Nancy_Goodloe/ ------------------------------ #2543 Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 08:57:34 -0600 From: Nancy Goodloe Subject: Job Announcement ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Baylor University has two positions in health education to be filled for the Fall 2000 semester. Qualifications: Doctorate in Community Health, CHES or willingnes to CHES, two years successful teaching experience or full-time employment in a health education setting, ability to form partnerships with key stakeholders in health education, effective communication and interpersonal skills, active in appropriate professional associations, publications and scholarly work to qualify for graduate faculty. Description: teach undergraduate/graduate courses in heatlh education content and process, assist with curriculum development, conduct research/publish, advise/mentor students, university/community service, community collaboration, seek external funding. Further information at: Dr. Rusty Pippin via the HHPR website at Baylor University, School of Education. ___________________________________________ Dr. Nancy R. Goodloe Professor of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation BOX 97313; Baylor University; Waco, Texas 76798-7313 Telephone: 254/710-4020 Fax: 254/710-3527 email address: nancy_goodloe@baylor.edu web site: http://www.baylor.edu/~Nancy_Goodloe/ ------------------------------ #2544 Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 09:45:58 -0600 From: Richard Wilson Subject: job announcements ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Western Kentucky University Department of Public Health The three vacancies listed below are all full-time, tenure track, Assistant Professor teaching positions. In addition to teaching responsibilities, duties include student advising, research/creative activities, and university/public service. Public Health (#203) Earned doctorate in public health or MPH with doctorate in related area. Public health experience desirable. Must be able to teach some combination of courses including community health, epidemiology, chronic and communicable diseases, environmental health, community organization, public health education methods and public health administration. Public Health (#210) Earned doctorate in public health or MPH with related doctorate preferred. Must be able to teach some combination of courses including health problems of the aged, death education, health ethics, women's health and other content courses. Health Education (#213) Earned doctorate in health education with emphasis in school health education. K-12 teaching experience desirable. Must be able to teach some combination of courses including comprehensive school health program, health education methods, drug education, sexuality education, personal health, first aid and consumer health. The Department of Public Health offers undergraduate programs in public health education, school health, health care administration, and safety. The MPH and MHA degrees are offered at the graduate level. Review of applications began November 29, 1999 and will continue until filled. Positions available August 2000. Send application letter (include position number), resume, graduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation to J. David Dunn, Dept. of Public Health, Western Kentucky University, 1 Big Red Way, Bowling Green, KY 42101-3576. E-mail: david.dunn@wku.edu. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The Department is especially interested in attracting qualified minority applicants. ------------------------------ #2545 Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 12:20:44 -0500 From: eglover Subject: Re: nicotine withdrawal ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0036_01BF3FE4.51BD0A20 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In response to Joseph Drake's query and Larry Laufman's response to nicotine withdrawal below--I also offer my thoughts: Drake's Query: I was wondering if there were any studies that you may be familiar with that discuss the amount of time someone experiences nicotine withdrawal symptoms. I would assume that it is highly variable depending on amount of tobacco product consumed, duration of usage, person's physiological make-up, etc., but I wanted to verify before I relay this information to a friend. I did a moderate computer search of several research databases and found one article that mentioned 16 days was a typical withdrawal time. I wondered if there may be other articles that verify this 16 day amount. If anyone has any information pertaining to this issue, I would be interested in hearing from you. Thank you in advance for any responses. Laufman's response was: First of all, not all smokers are physiologically addicted, so it's very hard to generalize. In our classes, we tell the participants that it usually takes about a week to get most of the nicotine physically out of their systems. The worst is during that first week but, as with a flu, people usually start feeling better after about 2-3 days. The problem is that all addictive behavior, not only nicotine, involves psychological as well as physiological dependency. So, while the nicotine is out of the system in a week, the cravings can go on for some time. My "champion" went 10 years without smoking and started up again. (I had another potential champion who went 15 years without smoking, but didn't want to take the class because he "could quit any time he wanted to.") That's why good smoking cessation programs put a lot of attention to control of cravings and relapse prevention in addition to "just" cessation. That's also why nicotine replacement therapy or edications can only help smokers to quit, not to stay quit./ Glover's Response: First, nicotine has a half life of 2-4 hours and has 9 1/2 half lives, so in effect nicotine is out of your system and not detectable after 2-3 days; therefore, we typically verify smoking abstinence by conducting a cotinine test because cotinine is a metabolite of nicotine and has much longer half-life (15-18 hrs) and CAN be detected in your system for up to approximately 9-10 days. Cotinine can be tested via plasma, saliva or urine; however, withdrawal symptoms can last much longer than the 2-3 days it takes nicotine to leave your system or the 9-10 days it takes cotinine to NOT be detectable in the body. Also, new test strips have become available to verify smoking/smokeless tobacco use and to determine the level of addiction, simply by testing urine with a dip strip method. One cannot place a set time on withdrawal because the DSM IV notes that nicotine withdrawal consists of several signs and symptoms (not just one), specifically, dysphoric or depressed mood; insomnia; irritability, frustration or anger; difficulty concentrating; restlessness; decreased heart rate; and increased appetite or weight gain. Therefore you can't say that withdrawal lasts a set amount of time because there are several withdrawal symptoms, each lasting for a certain period of time, moreover, there is variability (typically a 5-fold difference) in the way individuals absorb, distribute, metabolize, and eliminate, nicotine. So, counting the number of cigarettes to determine level of addiction or to determine the potential withdrawal symptoms is a mistake that many make (meaning that some persons may smoke more yet not be as addicted than someone who smokes less, so it's the level of addiction not the number of ciagrettes is another factor that determines the level of withdrawal). To determine the level of addiction, the most used methods for testing level of dependence other than nicotine/cotinine are the Fagerstrom Tolerance Questionnaire (FTQ) and the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) the updated version of the FTQ. Moreover, not only do withdrawal changes due to nicotine cessation vary in duration but also in the percentage of people who experience them. So not everyone experiences all the sign and symptoms of withdrawal. Maybe this rough table will assist some of you and make more clear what I'm referring to: I will list the symptom, the duration and the percentage that experience them. Symptom Duration % Irritability/aggression <4 wks 50% Depression <4 wks 60% Restlessness <4 wks 60% Poor concentration <2 wks 60% Increased appetite >10 wks 70% Light-headedness <48 hrs 10% Night-time awakenings <1 wk 25% Craving >2 wks 70% Even though I generally agree with Laufman's comments, I disagree with others but I do agree with: "Not all smokers are physiologically addicted..." For epi and research purposes, the typical definition for a smoker is having smoked 100 or more cigarettes in a lifetime. So, there are many smokers who are not addicted but once smokers are addicted they smoke for one reason and that is to head off withdrawal. Most researchers believe if it were not for nicotine, cigarettes would not be a problem, especially, since we've developed cigarettes with no nicotine but they go nowhere because all tobacco products are nicotine delivery devices and are designed to addict the user because once they have a user the industry has pretty much a user for life for most research shows that anywhere from 70-90% of all smokers want to quit but only in 1 in 3 quit before the age of 65! There is so much information I could share but I don't have the time. glover ------------------------------ #2546 Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 11:27:12 -0600 From: Kathy Fischer Subject: ulrich retires ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Our dear long-time colleague at Western Illinois University, Dr. Chuch Ulrich, is retiring December 17th from a long and illustrious career in health education. He insists on not making a big deal of it, but I thought perhaps I should announce it on the HEDIR so that people can at least send him cards if they wish. (He doesn't use the internet, so you'll have to send him your best wishes through the regular mail.) His address is: P.O. Box 342, Blandinsville, IL 61420 (Don't tell him I did this. He'd be mad!) ------------------------------ #2547 Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 12:04:44 -0500 From: ETA Newsletter Subject: Newsletter on CDC School Health Guidelines announced ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads We invite you to visit the first issue of Update: Tips for Implementing CDC School Health Guidelines (http://eta.aed.org/)! The Academy for Educational Development (http://www.aed.org) is pleased to bring you this newsletter under its contract with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (http://www.cdc.gov). The purpose of this newsletter is to provide assistance and support for state and local efforts to implement CDC guidelines on promoting lifelong physical activity, promoting lifelong healthy eating, and preventing tobacco use and addiction. An announcement will appear in your e-mail every few months informing you that a new Update has been released. We encourage you to share the information contained in Update with colleagues, school administrators, policy makers, and advocates. Update is not a copyrighted publication, and you have our permission to download and use our materials in your own newsletters or publications. Each issue will focus on one of the three specific guideline topics. In this our premiere issue, we take a look at the "new" physical education, a new philosophy that is changing the shape of physical activity for our youth. The focus of the new physical education is on getting young people interested and involved in physical activity for a lifetime. Each issue will also include regular sections, What's Cookin', What's Shakin', What's Smokin', and Healthy Stew that highlight the latest research findings, new technical assistance resources, tips on implementing key guidelines recommendations, and profiles of successful programs in the areas of nutrition, physical activity and prevention of tobacco use. This newsletter is designed to disseminate information; inclusion of information does not imply endorsement of any program or activity. We encourage you to investigate programs or activities in greater detail before trying to implement them in your school, school district, or community. If you are aware of programs that might be of interest to our audience, we would be happy to receive your story ideas and suggestions through the contacts page of our Web site. We hope you will find this newsletter useful and interesting! ----------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the ETA Newsletter notification, go to the ETA site at: http://eta.aed.org/members/frmUnsubscribe.asp ------------------------------ #2548 Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 14:22:55 PST From: LORETTE MUHAMMAD Subject: Listserve ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads I would like to be added to your listserve. My email address is lsmobko@hotmail.com. I would like to receive information about the various university job postings in health education. Thank you. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ #2549 Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 21:26:36 -0800 From: Pat Hanson Subject: professional liability insurance ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads I'm not connected with a university right now ... and have been offered two consulting contracts with the Monterey County Health dept. to run focus groups, do research, write reports, etc. that require $1million of professional and $1million of general liability insurance. Anyone got any suggestions re: vendors/agents. If I re-join APHA or any of the other orgs. do they offer it? Thanks a bunch at this busy time. ------------------------------ #2550 Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 09:53:55 -0600 From: Barbara Ellen Giloth Subject: Re: professional liability insurance ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads You might want too contact the American Evaluation Association--I am on an evaluation listserve and there has been quite a bit of discussion about offering new liability insurance options to members. I don't believe APHA offers this type of thing. Barbara E. Giloth, MPH, CHES 1727 West Chase Chicago, IL 60626 773/743-8206 voice mail 773/262-0986 fax ------------------------------ #2551 Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 10:40:02 -0600 From: "Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D." Subject: Reminder for Call for Papers ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Just a reminder, the deadline for abstracts for the Second Annual HEDIR Technology Seminar (scheduled during AAHE in March) is January 1. If you have any innovative uses of technology in any of your courses or your professional work, please consider submitting an abstract. The URL is: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb Thanks. Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D. Professor & Director of Graduate Studies Southern Illinois University Home Page: http://www.kittle.siu.edu HEDIR: http://www.hedir.siu.edu IEJHE: http://www.iejhe.siu.edu "The Most Closed-Minded People I've Met Are the Ones Telling People to Be Open-Minded" ------------------------------ #2552 Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 10:05:04 -0700 From: KELLEY HOIME Subject: Breast Cancer Legend ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Colleagues, I received the breast cancer legend which states using antiperspirant increases and/or causes breast cancer. I know this legend was posted on the hedir many months ago and validated as a legend not fact. I'd like to send a response to the individual who sent this and to all they forwarded the message to. Can you please refresh my memory as to why this is only a legend and not fact? I remember something about the lymph system. Thanks for your help . Please e-mail me directly with info. Kelley J. Hoime, CHES Health Education Specialist Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment khoime@co.weld.co.us ------------------------------ #2553 Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 12:35:53 -0500 From: ETA Newsletter Subject: Newsletter on CDC School Health Guidelines ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Good afternoon! We have been experiencing some technical difficulty with the link to Update: Tips for Implementing CDC School Health Guidelines, a newsletter which was introduced yesterday by e-mail. A glitch in the e-mail link was sending everyone to a non-existent site. The correct link is http://eta.aed.org We apologize for any inconvenience and hope that you will take a few minutes to examine the newsletter which is produced by the Academy for Educational Development (http://www.aed.org) under its contract with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (http://www.cdc.gov). This newsletter is designed to disseminate information; inclusion of information does not imply endorsement of any program or activity. We encourage you to investigate programs or activities in greater detail before trying to implement them in your school, school district, or community. If you are aware of programs that might be of interest to our audience, we would be happy to receive your story ideas and suggestions through the contacts page of our Web site. We hope you will find this newsletter useful and interesting! ----------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the ETA Newsletter notification, go to the ETA site at: http://eta.aed.org/members/frmUnsubscribe.asp ------------------------------ #2554 Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 13:28:31 -0800 From: Jill Kendra Gross Subject: Re: professional liability insurance ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads I believe AAHPERD might offer insurance. You will want to check to be sure. Anyone else out there have any ideas? --- Barbara Ellen Giloth wrote: > ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar > ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb > ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: > ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads > > You might want too contact the American Evaluation > Association--I am on an > evaluation listserve and there has been quite a bit > of discussion about > offering new liability insurance options to members. > I don't believe APHA > offers this type of thing. > > Barbara E. Giloth, MPH, CHES > 1727 West Chase > Chicago, IL 60626 > 773/743-8206 voice mail > 773/262-0986 fax > > ** Last Month for A Great Deal: > http://www.kittle.siu.edu/deal > ** Get Internet and E-mail service for $10.83 per > month! > ** Write Ken Packer at packer18@flash.net for > details > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com ------------------------------ #2555 Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 17:18:50 -0500 From: DJ Gallup and Richard Allen Subject: ARACHNOID CYST ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Just received of someone diagnosed with an arachnoid cyst on the spinal column. Does anyone have any information about this condidition. Thank you Rich Allen ------------------------------ #2556 Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 17:39:38 -0500 From: Leslie Walker-Hirsch Subject: Liability Insurance ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Try contacting your insurance carrier who insures your car or home. Ask for insurance for an Allied Health Professional and ask if you qualify for Errors and Omissions coverage for the kind of work that you will be doing. It worked for me!!! ------------------------------ #2557 Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 08:14:31 -0600 From: Kari Wahlen Subject: Respect Programs ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads I recently received a request for information regarding respect curricula or programs from a local school district in our state. They wanted something for K-12 and I did provide information regarding Character Counts, but would any of you have any other suggestions or recommendations. I will also continue to do some research from this end but just thought I would check with the experts out there. Thanks for your time and effort. This listserv is great. Kari Mongeon Wahlen Coordinator School Health Unit North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (701) 328-3369 www.dpi.state.nd.us ------------------------------ #2558 Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 08:28:30 -0600 From: Kari Wahlen Subject: FW: Respect Programs ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads -----Original Message----- From: Kari Wahlen Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 8:27 AM To: 'HEDIR@SIU.EDU' Subject: FW: Respect Programs Sorry about that first message. Here it is without the errors. Kari Mongeon Wahlen Coordinator School Health Unit North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (701) 328-3369 www.dpi.state.nd.us > -----Original Message----- > From: Kari Wahlen > Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 8:15 AM > To: 'HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU' > Subject: Respect Programs > > > > I recently received a request for information regarding respect curricula > or programs from a local school district in our state. They wanted > something for K-12 and I did provide information regarding Character > Counts. Do any of you have other suggestions or recommendations. I will > continue to do some research from this end but just thought I would check > with the experts out there. Thanks for your time and effort. This > listserv is great. > > Kari Mongeon Wahlen > Coordinator > School Health Unit > North Dakota Department of Public Instruction > (701) 328-3369 > www.dpi.state.nd.us > ------------------------------ #2559 Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 11:33:16 -0400 From: John Smith Subject: model for lecture/discussion teaching method ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Hello HEDIRs... I am looking for information on organizing the delivery of a college personal health course using a format of large lecture combined with small discussion group classes. I expect 250-300 students per semester. Any web sites, references, or personal insights would be appreciated. John Smith, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Health Studies Springfield College 413-748-3257 ------------------------------ #2560 Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 09:01:02 -0800 From: Pat Hanson Subject: Any good films on menopause? ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Last class of my women's health series is tonight .. there seems to be a respite of good films out there on menopause ... health issues of older women (of which I am) ... anyone got any recommendations? Perhaps I'll write a proposal and make one ..my husband is a computer graphics/high end video editor and I've several good resources here in Santa Cruz/Monterey CA re: lead speakers. I'm sure they're'd be 'sponsors.' What do you think? I am most interested in this point in previewing what exists. The new Our Bodies/Ourselves says there are three .. but I'd like your reactions, from students particularly. Thanks. ------------------------------ #2561 Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 09:09:36 -0800 From: William Cissell Subject: Proof that Affirmative Action Works ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads HEDIRs: Last week when Don Ardell posted his criticism of affirmative action, I refrained from responding. I had stated my view previously and was busy with various duties. I noticed that several others who had previously defended affirmative action did the same. However, there is new evidence to support the efficacy of affirmative action programs. In today's summary, the FIRST Service, to which TWU subscribes, reports an article in this week's issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education that proportedly addresses evidence verifying that affirmative action works. I have not yet read the article, but I wanted to alert others interested in this topic of its publication. Bill wcissell@twu.edu -- William B. Cissell, PhD, MSPH, CHES Professor and Coordinator of Instructional Technology Related Continuing Professional Development Texas Woman’s University Department of Health Studies 940-898-2861; Fax: 940-898-2859; email: wcissell@twu.edu ------------------------------ #2562 Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 01:42:33 -0500 From: Donald B Ardell Subject: Proof that Affirmative Action "Works?" ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Greetings Bill and All: Only proof Bill offered is that the HEDIR works, that is, SOMEONE occasionally responds. Geeesh, I try to provoke you guys but the silence is deafening. The surest way to shut someone up is to ignore him. :) Will have a look at the article. Sure hope it addresses the question "works for whom?" And, "at what costs to racial harmony and genuine equal opportunity? And looks at other unintended consequences of what was once a very good idea. Tonight's wellness show looks at colds. Right, the common cold. And asks, what is the wellness response to dealing with it, as well as minimizing exposure to future colds. And then there are the questions. Already, fifty or more are at the site. This is one of them, plus the response I intend to offer. Tune if, if you can or view the transcript later. Address is http:www.yourhealth.com Don QUESTION: How accurate is health information on the web? Can I rely on it for sound advice? RESPONSE: Depends. It depends on WHERE on the web you get your information. Some sources are more reliable than others. If a site is designed to sell you something, it is not likely to be as reliable as one that is devoted to consumer education. Ultimately, you have to rely on your own critical thinking skills, backed by research on the web and, if appropriate, interaction with an expert in person. For wellness information of a general nature such as summaries of key principles and recommendations for applying those principles, you came to the right place! Of course, I'm biased and not as objective as someone else who does not work here might be! Personal responsibility for ruling as the sovereign for your own well-being is vitally important, even when dealing with doctors and medical clinics in person. 6,000 patients were tracked in a study at Johns Hopkins and, guess what? Two out of every 100 people got an incorrect diagnosis! So, imagine what the rate would be if you tried to get a diagnosis over the web! And last week the Institute of Medicine in Wash, DC reported that between 44,000 and 98,000 patients die annually in hospitals because of medical mistakes! By this standard, you would expect that the chances of obtaining accurate and useful information from web sites or on-line talk shows would be less than ideal, so maintain that recommended attitude of "bemused skepticism" that I have suggested for many years during these shows. Confine your quest for health info to wellness feedback--and get second opinions on anything of consequence that will affect an important decision. And think of wellness education as a never-ending process of exploration and discovery. And, for goodness sakes, stay as healthy as possible for as long as you can by living a wellness lifestyle. All this reminds me of the words of Theodoric of York, on "Saturday Night Live," "You know, medicine is not an exact science, but we are learning all the time. Why, just fifty years ago they thought a disease like your daughter's was caused by demonic possession or witchcraft. But nowadays, we know that Isabelle is suffering from an imbalance of bodily humors, perhaps caused by a toad or a small dwarf living in her stomach." ------------------------------ #2563 Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 16:18:56 -0800 From: Andrew P Jenkins Subject: Health/Fitness Position ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads HEDIRS, We have a tenure track opening for a PE/Health Ed. pedegogy person. This position is of interest to those of you who have both PE and School Health Ed backgrounds. Review the job description at http://www.cwu.edu/~humanres/ped.html Andy J :{) -- *********************************************************************** "Of course risk-taking is marked by failure-otherwise it’d be called "sure-thing-taking"! Andrew P Jenkins, Ph.D. CHES Health Education Programs Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA 98926 509-963-1041 Website http://www.cwu.edu/~jenkinsa/ ------------------------------ #2564 Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 19:32:09 EST From: Sara Moyano Subject: Are you a licensed counselor? ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads I wrote this email almost a month ago and I am very grateful to those people who answered my questions. Thank you so much. I am sending again the same question because by mistake I deleted my 'old mail box' with the emails that people replied to me. I could not have my assignment on time but my professor has been kind enough to give me some more time to start all over again. Thank you for your understanding. Sofia ____--------------------------------------------------- Hello, I am a graduate student in the counseling program at the University of Cincinnati. One of the courses that I am taking is "Ethical, Professional, and Legal Issues" and we have an assignment in which we need to interview some counselors working in the profession. If you don't mind I would like to ask those questions to you. Your answers will help me to have a better understanding of what counseling is. If you have any questions you can contact my professor at (513) 556-3343 Dr. Ellen Cook or at cookep@email.uc.edu. Thank you very much. Sofia Moyano M.Ed; CHES Counseling Program University of Cincinnati Please, dont forget to mention your name, credentials, agency and state where you are from. Need this inf. for my references. Thank you so much. 1. What do you enjoy most about the counseling profession? 2. What changes do you think will occur in the practice of counseling during the next 20 years?.......Why do you think so? 3. what should beginning counselors do to be prepared for these changes? ------------------------------ #2565 Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 18:15:30 +0900 From: webmaster@MEN100.COM Subject: Promote your homepage + earn money ! ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Dear Sir, I suggest you one good thing. You can get many guests in your homepage and you can earn money easily. How cool ! How about being a member of Men100 ? Join now ! http://www.men100.com You will be very satisfied with Men100. p.s. "Men100" is a "top100 ranking + sponsor" site. ======================================== Men's Paradise - Men100 http://www.men100.com ------------------------------ #2566 Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 07:10:05 -0600 From: David Wiley Subject: Health Report Card ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------13EC1A7D3241E299DEABCB82 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; x-mac-type="54455854"; x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Dear Colleagues, I know that none of you have anything else to do at this time of year, but I would appreciate your help!:) I am working with a local school district and we are trying to develop a "health report card" for our elementary and middle school students. What we are wanting to do is to identify the skills, knowledge, etc. for a 1st grader, 2nd grader, etc. We're not looking for national standards, etc., rather we are looking for concrete "measurable" skills. I am aware of a few things that are out there, but I didn't know if there was anything established by grade level and/or content areas. Can anyone help before I begin writing them myself??:) Thanks and HAPPY HOLIDAYS, -- David C. Wiley, Ph.D. Professor of Health Education Jowers Center Southwest Texas State University San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 245-2946 (o) (512) 245-8678 (f) Please visit my web page at http://www.ati.swt.edu/dw13/ ------------------------------ #2567 Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 09:03:33 -0500 From: M Conley Subject: Intern at the AJHP conference ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads --=====================_7097249==_.ALT Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed ATTN: Students Internship Opportunity at the American Journal of Health Promotion Conference The 11th Annual Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference has openings for student interns at the conference March 6-11, 2000 at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Interns work approximately 20 hours during the conference, performing one of a variety of functions ranging from assisting with registration or food functions, being a speaker's assistant or audio visual aid. To be considered for this opportunity, please immediately send the following information: 1. A letter explaining why you are interested in working at the conference 2. A statement about your current academic career 3. A resume 4. A statement from a professor on school letterhead confirming that you are a student This information should be sent to: Michael P. O'Donnell, PhD American Journal of Health Promotion 1660 Cass Lake Road, Suite 104 Keego Harbor, MI 48320-1036 Fax: 248 682 1212 In January, selected applicants will be contacted. Prospective interns will complete and return a Student Intern Registration form along with a $50.00 registration fee. This fee is used to purchase food for all of the interns during the conference to help offset their out of pocket expenses. Interns are responsible for all other expenses incurred in conjunction with the conference, including transportation and housing. To find out more about the conference now visit: http://www.ajhp.com or you may call the Journal office at: 248 682 0707 ------------------------------------- Please also note, there are a limited number of schollarships available to persons working with under served populations. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Michaela Conley, Principal HPCAREER.NET The leader in delivering career resources "real time" to health promotion professionals 143 McKinley Avenue Norwich, CT 06360 Web Site: www.hpcareer.net Voice: (860) 892-1351 Fax: (860) 892-1352 ------------------------------ #2568 Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 09:15:54 -0500 From: "Baker, Ann" Subject: HRAs bases on the Stages of Change Model ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Hello, I am searching for a HRA tool that is based on the Stages of Change Model. After an individual completes this HRA one can determine what stage (precontemptplation, contemplation, etc.) the individual is in for major health behavior areas such as exercise, eating habits, and tobacco use. Thank you. A.Baker RN,C Community Health Nurse ------------------------------ #2569 Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 09:49:25 EST From: Kathryn Hilgenkamp Subject: Liability insurance ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Having written about this topic many times, I would be leary of using my homeowners' insurance policy to cover professional negligence and malpractice. We had an excellent policy in Louisiana through the state association, LAHPERD, which was available to all members with the cost of the annual membership to LAHPERD ($40/yr.). It's too bad that a parent organization like AAHPERD where the cost is substantially more couldn't provide the same service for their members. Does APHA or SOPHE? Just curious. Perhaps this is something that we should advocate. I'm sure we could come up with a willing provider who would write something up. Kathryn Kathryn D. Hilgenkamp, Ed.D., C.H.E.S. Assistant Professor of Health Promotion School of Education Coastal Carolina University P. O. Box 261954 Conway, SC 29528 Phone: (843) 349-2687 E-mail: kathryn@coastal.edu "The only truly important thing we do is have a positive effect on another person's life". ------------------------------ #2570 Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 09:41:32 -0600 From: Debbie Latoza Subject: Faculty Positions in the PA Program ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads The following are positions available in the SIU PA program: Assistant Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor (Program Director) The College of Applied Sciences and Arts (ASA), in collaboration with the School of Medicine, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is seeking a qualified applicant for the above anticipated position beginning February 28, 2000, or until acceptable applicant is found. Required Qualifications: NCCPA Certification or AAFP Board Certification. Eligibility for, or licensure as, a PA or MD/DO in the State of Illinois. Minimum of five years of primary care clinical experience. Minimum Masters or MD/DO degree. Appointment may be tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. If a PA, the finalist for the position must be acceptable for supervision by an SIUC Family Practice Physician. Preferred Qualifications: Postsecondary teaching and administrative experience. Responsibilities: To provide leadership necessary to achieve and maintain accreditation for the program, to provide day-to-day program coordination, and to participate in program evaluation and development. To provide both direct and indirect teaching for the Physician Assistant program. To engage in scholarly research and professional service which contributes to professional academic growth. To assist in achieving program accreditation and program evolution. To maintain professional practice necessary to stay current to the state of practice in the State of Illinois. To participate in committee involvement at program, department, College and University levels. To engage in other duties as determined by the Chair of the Department of Health Care Professions. Application Deadline: January 31, 2000, or until suitable applicants are found. To apply send letter of interest; current vitae; and names, addresses, and phone numbers of five references: Dr. Paul Sarvela, Interim Chair Department of Health Care Professions Southern Illinois University/College of Applied Sciences and Arts Carbondale, IL 62901-6615 Phone: 618-453-7212 Fax: 618-453-7020 SIUC IS AN AA/EOE Assistant Professor/Clinical Assistant Instructor The College of Applied Sciences and Arts (ASA), in collaboration with the School of Medicine, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is seeking a qualified applicant for the above anticipated position beginning February 28, 2000, or until acceptable applicant is found. Required Qualifications: NCCPA Certification. Eligibility for, or licensure as, as PA in the State of Illinois. Minimum of two years of primary care clinical experience. If terminal degree is a Bachelors, appointment will be at the rank of Clinical Assistant Instructor. If terminal degree is a Masters, appointment may be a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The finalist for the position must be acceptable for supervision by an SIUC Family Practice Physician. Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree and postsecondary teaching experience. Responsibilities: To provide both direct and indirect teaching for the Physician Assistant Program. To engage in scholarly research and professional service which contributes to professional academic growth. To assist in achieving program accreditation and program evolution. To maintain professional practice necessary to stay current to the state of practice in the State of Illinois. To participate in committee involvement at program, department, College, and University levels. To engage in other duties as determined by the Chair of the Department of Health Care Professions. Application Deadline: January 31, 2000, or until suitable applicants are found. To apply send letter of interest; current vitae; and names, addresses, and phone numbers of five references: Dr. Paul Sarvela, Interim Chair Department of Health Care Professions Southern Illinois University/College of Applied Sciences and Arts Carbondale, IL 62901-6615 Phone: 618-453-7212 Fax: 618-453-7020 SIUC IS AN AA/EOE Assistant Professor/Clinical Assistant Instructor The College of Applied Sciences and Arts (ASA), in collaboration with the School of Medicine, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is seeking a qualified applicant for the above anticipated position beginning February 28, 2000, or until acceptable applicant is found. Required Qualifications: NCCPA Certification. Eligibility for, or licensure as, as PA in the State of Illinois. Minimum of three years of primary care clinical experience. If terminal degree is a Bachelors, appointment will be at the rank of Clinical Assistant Instructor. If terminal degree is a Masters, appointment may be a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The finalist for the position must be acceptable for supervision by an SIUC Family Practice Physician. Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree and postsecondary teaching experience. Responsibilities: To provide both direct and indirect teaching for the Physician Assistant Program. To engage in scholarly research and professional service which contributes to professional academic growth. To assist in achieving program accreditation and program evolution. To maintain professional practice necessary to stay current to the state of practice in the State of Illinois. To participate in committee involvement at program, department, College, and University levels. To engage in other duties as determined by the Chair of the Department of Health Care Professions. Application Deadline: January 31, 2000, or until suitable applicants are found. To apply send letter of interest; current vitae; and names, addresses, and phone numbers of five references: Dr. Paul Sarvela, Interim Chair Department of Health Care Professions Southern Illinois University/College of Applied Sciences and Arts Carbondale, IL 62901-6615 Phone: 618-453-7212 Fax: 618-453-7020 SIUC IS AN AA/EOE Assistant Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor The College of Applied Sciences and Arts (ASA), in collaboration with the School of Medicine, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is seeking a qualified applicant for the above anticipated position beginning February 28, 2000, or until acceptable applicant is found. Required Qualifications: Earned Master's degree in Health Education or health related discipline is required. Preferred Qualifications: Earned doctorate. Responsibilities: To provide both direct teaching/tutoring and indirect teaching for the program and department. To engage in research related to program applicants/graduates. To engage in scholarly activities and professional associations/services related to PA education and the health care field. To participate in committee involvement at program, department, College, and University levels. To engage in other duties as determined by the Chair of the Department of Health Care Professions. If Assistant Professor, may be a tenure-track position. Application Deadline: January 31, 2000, or until suitable applicants are found. To apply send letter of interest; current vitae; and names, addresses, and phone numbers of five references: Dr. Paul Sarvela, Interim Chair Department of Health Care Professions Southern Illinois University/College of Applied Sciences and Arts Carbondale, IL 62901-6615 Phone: 618-453-7212 Fax: 618-453-7020 SIUC IS AN AA/EOE ------------------------------ #2571 Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 10:39:16 -0500 From: DUNCAND2 Subject: Fwd:Alcohol and Drug Abuse Weekly Article ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads F.Y.I. ____________________Forward Header_____________________ Subject: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Weekly Article Author: Ellen Komp Date: 12/7/99 5:17 PM Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Weekly MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1999 Conference participants seek new approaches in drug education By Marsha Rosenbaum and John de Miranda On Oct. 29, San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown welcomed nearly 300 educators, health professionals, drug treatment and prevention specialists, parents and students from around the world to "Just Say Know: New Directions in Drug Education," a conference sponsored by the Lindesmith Center and the San Francisco Medical Society. The first-of-its-kind conference was organized to address the problem of student cynicism about drug education, with a growing concern among educators and parents that teens' refusal to take drug education seriously can jeopardize their safety. The conference program approach encourages abstinence but provides a fallback strategy of honest, sciencebased education recognizing that some youthful drug experimentation is inevitable. Ethan Nadelmann, director of the Lindesmith Center, set the tone for the conference in his welcoming remarks. "When Nancy Reagan said, 'Just say no,' she wasn't altogether wrong. But it's the George Washingtonchoppingdown-thecherrytree version of drug education. It's cute, it's simple, but it doesn't work for teenagers. " Marsha Rosenbaum, director of the Lindesmith CenterWest, explained the rationale for the conference. "The need for new directions is here, because after two decades of our telling them not to, the majority of teens experiment with alcohol and other drugs before they graduate from high school. The time for new directions is now, right now, before one more young person gets hurt because they don't believe what adults tell them about drugs." The conference program included five panels and 20 speakers from four countries and a dozen disciplines. The first panel featured Lynn Zimmer, professor of sociology at Queens College and coauthor of Marijuana Myths, Marijuana Facts: A Review of the Scientific Evidence, who showed "Let's Talk," a video featuring high school students discussing drug education and stressing the importance of presenting trustworthy information. A student at Stanford Law School, 21year-old Anne Irwin, discussed her own experience with drug education, having participated in Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) and other programs since fifth grade. "I am a success story. I've experimented with drugs, but not been destroyed by them. I got honest education from one great teacher and my parents." Two panels showcased existing harm reduction programs in drug education. Psychologist Lisa Director, a drug educator in New York City private schools, reported that students trust her program because "many teens say that the two groups of people they are least likely to ask about drugs are parents and teachers." Sandee Burbank, executive director of Mothers Against Misuse and Abuse in Oregon, cautioned that drug education should include information about legal as well as illegal drugs. "I believe that most young people will not intentionally cause themselves harm, if taught how to make good decisions and provided accurate information." "Harm reduction drug education holds some core values," said Aya DeLeon, harm reduction specialist at Xanthos in Alameda, Calif. "Adults should not use fear and shame to control youth. Education about drugs should take place in an environment of mutual honesty. Drug education should be based on the needs of kids, not the ideological wishes of parents." Geoff Munro, director of the Centre for Youth Drug Studies in Australia, stressed involving students in designing the program. "Ask young people to help identify the educational strategies, and ask teens questions that don't have yes or no answers." Evaluations from conference participants stressed the need for more information about realitybased drug education. Marsha Rosenbaum is director of The Lindesmith CenterWest, 2233 Lombard St., San Francisco, CA 94123; phone (415) 921-4987; email marsharose @aol.com. John de Miranda, Ed.M, is executive director of the National Association on Alcohol, Drugs and Disability Inc., 2165 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA 944023801; phone (650) 578-8047,fax (650) 286-9205; emailjdem@aimnet.com. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the authors' employers. Copyright 1999 Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Weekly A Manisses Communications Group, Inc. Publication PO Box 9758, Providence, RI 02940, (401) 831-6020 ------------------------------ #2572 Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 11:20:50 -0600 From: mmaskay@SMTP.MCIS.UCHICAGO.EDU Subject: Health Education Specialist Position ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Health Education Specialist - Search Reopened University of Chicago Primary Care Group The University of Chicago Primary Care Group has a challenging opportunity for a full-time Health Education Specialist who will be responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of a comprehensive health education program for a diverse population. The position requires a Bachelors degree in Health Education or a related field, a strong teaching background and excellent computer skills. Individuals with graduate training are preferred. We offer exceptional compensation and opportunities for growth. Applications should be sent to: M. H. Maskay, Ph.D. 5841 S. Maryland Ave., MC3051 Chicago, IL 60637 Tel.: (773) 702-9771; Fax (773) 834-0137 ------------------------------ #2573 Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 13:41:32 -0500 From: Elbert Glover Subject: Nicotine ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads For those persons who contacted me querying about the DSM IV and wanting more info, enclosed please find a comment from Dr. Shiffman who is preparing an article about dependence. I believe his comments add to what I forwarded last week; moreover, there is some good info here that can become a slide at your next presentation. glover Discrete diagnostic systems, such as the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th edition , (DSM-IV; APA, 1994) do not allow for degrees of dependence, but rather characterize smokers as either dependent or not. From this perspective, we can ask how prevalent dependence is among smokers. Using DSM-IIIR criteria, the National Comorbidity Survey measured dependence on various drugs in a national population aged 15-54 years (Anthony, Warner, & Kessler, 1994; N=8098 for all drugs except tobacco where N=4414). The survey tallied lifetime prevalence of drug dependence. Tobacco dependence was by far the most prevalent of drug dependencies: among ever users (used at least once in a lifetime) 31.9 % of tobacco users were judged dependent compared to 23.1% of heroin users, 16.7% of cocaine users, and 15.4 % of alcohol users. These percentages are based on those who ever used each drug for a non-medical purpose: thus, among those who ever smoked at all, even a single exposure, almost a third progressed to nicotine dependence. Of course, many people experiment with cigarettes and quickly stop smoking. An even higher prevalence of dependence exists among those smokers who move beyond mere experimentation. Working from the estimate that 63% of those who try cigarettes progress at least to daily use (USDHHS, 1994), we calculate that 50.6% of those who ever smoked daily will progress to nicotine dependence. In a younger sample of smokers aged 21-30 years, Breslau, Kilbey, & Andreski (1991) found a lifetime rate of DSM-IIIR nicotine dependence of 51% and a rate of 55% in current smokers (smoked daily for > 1 month within the past year). This analysis probably underestimates progression to dependence, as some progression may occur later in life. Other estimates are even higher. Hughes, Gust, & Pechacek (1987) found that 90% of their male sample (N=1006) met DSM-III criteria for nicotine dependence, though only 36% scored > 7 on the 11-point FTQ (the traditional cut-off for high dependence). These findings illustrate the power of nicotine dependence. At the same time, the data demonstrate that nicotine dependence is not universal among smokers - that this, too, is a matter of individual differences. ------------------------------ #2574 Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 11:12:55 -0800 From: Margo Harris Subject: Teaching About Alcohol and Drug Abuse ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads The article shared about strategies for teens was really interesting. If you watch students in teacher prep programs and you have them develop lesson plans or units on this subject, they come up with typical strategies. We've had some interesting discussions, and students come to the realization that they (the teacher) likes the approach developed, but they have little confidence or evidence that it will work with students. When you take a project approach or involve students in developing learning activities, they get a different response. Last quarter, two of my students wanted to explore substance abuse with sixth graders. I encourage my students to use literature and other content in their health teaching. It's a guerilla approach to get more health taught. The sixth graders started with a book, The House That Crack Built by Clark Taylor (ISBN 0-8118-0133-0). A summary in the book says, "Cumulative verses describe the creation, distribution, and destructive effects of crack cocaine." The students researched a variety of aspects of cocaine, and they held a class discussion of the "costs" in dollars and human suffering. It was a very different type of drug education. There is an afterword in the book: "This is a book about choices. Not just the choice of saying yes or no to drugs, but the choices that each of makes every day. There has been a great deal of focus on teaching our children to say no to drugs, yet time has shown that we must give our children more than the right words. We must give them lives filled with opportunity. We must give them hope for the future. For where there is no hope, there is no choice." Margo Margo Harris Technology In Education Institute, Seattle, WA Email: margo@techined.com Web: http://www.techined.com/ "If not for STRESS, I'd have no energy at all." ------------------------------ #2575 Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 15:16:31 -0500 From: Susan Milstein Subject: Resources on multicultural health ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads In the spring I will be teaching a course on multicultural health and I was wondering if anyone could suggest a could textbook or other resources. Thanks to all Susan Milstein Lecturer University of Maryland, College Park Smilstei@wam.umd.edu ------------------------------ #2576 Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 13:02:03 -0800 From: Jill Kendra Gross Subject: Re: Health Report Card ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads David, I suggest that you check a text titled, "Designing School Health Curricula: Planning for Good Health" by Ames, Trucano, Wan, Harris. This book is published by Brown & Benchmark. Refer to pages 30 and 31 for a K-12 Scope and Sequence Chart regarding information, skills, and bonding to school and family. In addition to the above information, pages 34-37 offer a Curricular Progression Chart with exactly what you are looking for. Hope this helps! Good luck with the Health Report Card. In good health, Jill K. Gross, MPH, CHES --- David Wiley wrote: > Dear Colleagues, > > I know that none of you have anything else to do at > this time of year, > but I would appreciate your help!:) I am working > with a local school > district and we are trying to develop a "health > report card" for our > elementary and middle school students. What we are > wanting to do is to > identify the skills, knowledge, etc. for a 1st > grader, 2nd grader, etc. > We're not looking for national standards, etc., > rather we are looking > for concrete "measurable" skills. > > I am aware of a few things that are out there, but I > didn't know if > there was anything established by grade level and/or > content areas. Can > anyone help before I begin writing them myself??:) > > Thanks and HAPPY HOLIDAYS, > > -- > David C. Wiley, Ph.D. > Professor of Health Education > Jowers Center > Southwest Texas State University > San Marcos, TX 78666 > (512) 245-2946 (o) > (512) 245-8678 (f) > > Please visit my web page at > http://www.ati.swt.edu/dw13/ > > > begin:vcard > n:Wiley;David > tel;fax:(512) 245-8678 > tel;work:(512) 245-2946 > x-mozilla-html:FALSE > adr:;;;;;; > version:2.1 > email;internet:dw13@swt.edu > x-mozilla-cpt:;1 > fn:David Wiley > end:vcard > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com ------------------------------ #2577 Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 15:34:19 -0600 From: "Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D." Subject: Jobs ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads NATIONAL YOUTH TOBACCO SURVEY (NYTS) 2000 TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT, MARCH, APRIL, AND MAY, 2000 Macro International Inc. is conducting a national survey of students in grades 6 to 12, to document their attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge about tobacco use, intent to use, exposure to tobacco use, and exposure to tobacco marketing/advertising. This survey is being supported by the CDC Foundation with Funds from the American Legacy Foundation, which was created by the National Assocation of Attorneys General (NAAG) to implement the educational and research provisions of the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) with the 46 States who banded together against the tobacco companies. The survey will be conducted in multiple sites across the U.S. If you have an interest in the health behavior of adolescents and can commit yourself to this job, full-time, for about 10 weeks, you may wish to apply. This is an opportunity to be involved in an important national survey on a topic of utmost importance to the Nation. If hired, you will work in up to 10 locations over the 10 week period. You may be on the road for 2 or more weeks at a time without returning home. Some locations may be in your state, while others may be in one or more other states. (NOTE: TRAVEL REQUIREMENT IS NOT NEGOTIABLE.) This position is NOT recommended for students enrolled in spring semester courses that require weekly class attendance or for those who for other reasons need to go home on a scheduled weekly basis. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Travel among schools in each location to administer the survey * Coordinate scheduling, follow-up on non-respondents * Act as on-site liaison with school personnel * Report to the Survey Coordinator or Project Director every week on study activities * Maintain detailed logs and progress reports * Perform quality control on the collected information and package it for return to the main office EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: * Some college. Ideal for graduate/thesis student able to work and travel full-time for a 6- to 8-week period * Experience in field data collection, survey/social science research, sales, or marketing * Experience in working with children, particularly in a middle or high school setting PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED: * Well-organized and good at keeping to a tight schedule * High degree of self-confidence and the ability to deal with difficult situations in a calm and professional manner * Ability and willingness to travel by yourself * Capable of motivating others to cooperate * A professional appearance and demeanor * Valid driver's license * Valid major credit card WHEN: A 4-day training session will occur in early March, 2000, in Calverton, MD (near Washington, D.C.) at the Headquarters of Macro International Inc., the survey contractor for the NYTS. Ten weeks of data collection will start immediately after training and will continue through March, April, and May. PAYMENT: You may expect to earn $96 per day (based on an 8-hour day and a 40-hour work week) for the 4 days of training and the number of weeks you spend on data collection, plus bonuses. For use of your car, you will be reimbursed at the rate of $.31 per mile (plus tolls and parking). In addition, all of your allowable travel and living expenses at locations away from home will be reimbursed. Your hotel and meal expenses at away locations will be reimbursed at an average of $100 per day, with a higher amount for Federally designated high cost cities. If you are required to travel by air, rail, or bus, the actual cost of coach-class fare will be prepaid for your transportation to training and between certain locations and for rental cars where required. HOW: Please apply by phone IMMEDIATELY describing your experience and personal attributes in terms of the above-listed criteria to (877) 342-6987 and ask for Kate Flint or Brenda Clark. If you have a resume, include it along with three or four work or academic references with phone numbers and fax it to (301) 572-0986. Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D. Professor & Director of Graduate Studies Southern Illinois University Home Page: http://www.kittle.siu.edu HEDIR: http://www.hedir.siu.edu IEJHE: http://www.iejhe.siu.edu ------------------------------ #2578 Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 15:36:00 -0600 From: "Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D." Subject: More Jobs ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads 2000 METHODOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE YOUTH RISK BEHAVIOR SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT, February March & April 2000 The Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducts a periodic school-based survey to measure the prevalence of priority health risk behaviors among students in grades 9 through 12. This survey, called the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), is used to help measure how many students practice health risk behaviors. Information from the YRBS is used to develop educational programs and policies to help reduce health risk behaviors. Many states and local school districts also conduct their own YRBS. This year, CDC is conducting a special study to examine the quality of the YRBS questionnaire. The study will be conducted in multiple sites across the U.S. If you have an interest in the health behavior of adolescents and can commit yourself to this job, full-time, for about 6 to 8 weeks, you may wish to apply. This is an opportunity to be involved in an important national survey on topics of utmost importance to the Nation. If hired, you will work in a home location and several other locations over the 6-8 week period. You may be on the road for 2 or more weeks at a time. Some locations may be in your state, while others may be in one or more other states. (NOTE: TRAVEL REQUIREMENT IS NOT NEGOTIABLE.) This position is NOT recommended for students enrolled in spring semester courses that require weekly class attendance or for those who for other reasons need to go home on a scheduled weekly basis. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Travel among schools in each location to administer the survey * Conduct height and weight measurements with participating students * Coordinate scheduling, follow-up on non-respondents * Act as on-site liaison with school personnel * Report to the Survey Coordinator and Project Director every week on study activities * Maintain detailed logs and progress reports * Quality control the collected information and package it for return to the main office EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: * Some college. Ideal for graduate/thesis student able to work and travel full-time for a 6- to 8-week period * Experience working in settings in which high-risk youth are found * Experience in field data collection, survey/social science research, sales, or marketing * Experience in working with children, particularly in a secondary school setting PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED: * Well-organized and good at keeping to a tight schedule * High degree of self-confidence and the ability to deal with difficult situations in a calm and professional manner * Ability and willingness to travel by yourself * Capable of motivating others to cooperate * A professional appearance and demeanor * Valid driver's license * Have daily use of a car in good working order for use near your home and surrounding area * Valid major credit card WHEN: A 3-day training session will occur from February 17-19, 2000, in Calverton, MD (near Washington, D.C.) at the Headquarters of Macro International Inc., the survey contractor for the YRBS. Six to eight weeks of data collection will start immediately after training and will continue through March and April. PAYMENT: You may expect to earn $80 per day (based on a 40-hour work week) for the 3 days of training and the number of weeks of data collection, plus bonuses. For use of your car, you will be reimbursed at the rate of $.31 per mile (plus tolls and parking). In addition, all of your allowable travel and living expenses at locations away from home will be reimbursed. Your hotel and meal expenses at away locations will be reimbursed at an average of $100 per day, with a higher amount for Federally designated high cost cities. If you are required to travel by air, rail, or bus, the actual cost of coach-class fare will be prepaid for your transportation to training and between certain locations. HOW: Please apply by phone IMMEDIATELY describing your experience and personal attributes in terms of the above-listed criteria to (800) 675-9727 and ask for Kate Flint or Beth Sundberg. If you have a resume, include it along with three or four work or academic references with phone numbers and fax it to (301) 572-0986. Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D. Professor & Director of Graduate Studies Southern Illinois University Home Page: http://www.kittle.siu.edu HEDIR: http://www.hedir.siu.edu IEJHE: http://www.iejhe.siu.edu ------------------------------ #2579 Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 17:51:26 -0500 From: DUNCAND2 Subject: Re: ARACHNOID CYST ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Cysts are fluid filled sacs which form within the body. Arachnoid refers to its location between the pia mater and the arachnoid mater -- two of the three sheets of tough tissue which surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Depending on location they may be benign or very serious. David F. Duncan ____________________Reply Separator____________________ Subject: ARACHNOID CYST Author: DJ Gallup and Richard Allen Date: 12/7/99 5:18 PM Just received of someone diagnosed with an arachnoid cyst on the spinal column. Does anyone have any information about this condidition. Thank you Rich Allen ------------------------------ #2580 Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 16:00:37 -0800 From: jean henry Subject: Men100.com ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads that was very thoughtful of someone to send us these "instructional materials" for our health education curricula. jean *********************** Jean Henry, Ph.D. Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas *********************** ------------------------------ #2581 Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 22:34:38 EST From: Sara Moyano Subject: are you a licensed counselor?.....HELP!!! ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads I wrote this email almost a month ago and I am very grateful to those people who answered my questions. Thank you so much. I am sending again the same question because by mistake I deleted my 'old mail box' with the emails that people replied to me. I could not have my assignment on time but my professor has been kind enough to give me some more time to start all over again. Thank you for your understanding. Sofia ____--------------------------------------------------- Hello, I am a graduate student in the counseling program at the University of Cincinnati. One of the courses that I am taking is "Ethical, Professional, and Legal Issues" and we have an assignment in which we need to interview some counselors working in the profession. If you don't mind I would like to ask those questions to you. Your answers will help me to have a better understanding of what counseling is. If you have any questions you can contact my professor at (513) 556-3343 Dr. Ellen Cook or at cookep@email.uc.edu. Thank you very much. Sofia Moyano M.Ed; CHES Counseling Program University of Cincinnati Please, dont forget to mention your name, credentials, agency and state where you are from. Need this inf. for my references. Thank you so much. 1. What do you enjoy most about the counseling profession? 2. What changes do you think will occur in the practice of counseling during the next 20 years?.......Why do you think so? 3. what should beginning counselors do to be prepared for these changes? ------------------------------ #2582 Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 17:50:18 -0500 From: Isabel Burk Subject: position ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads I have no further information, please contact the agency for details: STEP ONE, a nonprofit agency celebrating 25 years of service in northwest NC has an opening for a person to plan, direct and evaluate prevention and education services. A graduate degree and/or experience and certification is required. This person will supervise 7 staff, work with school and referral sources and coordinate school and office-based programming (including Life Skills training for all middle school students). Salary to $37,000, plus excellent benefits. Resume to STEP ONE 665 West Fourth St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 jobs@stepone.org For more information, click www.stepone.org -- Isabel Burk, M.S., CHES The Health Network 11 Adam Place New City, NY 10956 (914) 638-3569 fax: (914) 638-1928 E-mail: iburk@idt.net ------------------------------ #2583 Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 09:01:50 -0500 From: Rhonda Lamb Subject: Health Screening Procedure/Guidelines ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads I have been approached by a few physician assistant students for information or guidelines on setting up health screenings. Can someone point me in the right direction for finding this information? Thanks, Rhonda Rhonda J. Lamb Director, MaineHealth Learning Resource Centers 5 Bucknam Road, Suite 1A Falmouth, ME 04105 (207) 781-1730 lambr@mail.mmc.org ------------------------------ #2584 Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 11:58:40 -0600 From: "Jeffrey Clark (by way of \"Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D.\" )" Subject: ESG Student Monograph Call for Papers ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Been asked to send this out: =============== To Eta Sigma Gamma Advisors and Student Members of Eta Sigma Gamma 2000 ETA SIGMA GAMMA Student Monograph Call for Papers Who Can Submit Manuscripts? Any undergraduate or graduate student who is a member in good standing of Eta Sigma Gamma can submit a manuscript for consideration. Students may submit their manuscripts individually, or collaboratively on a single manuscript. What Type of Manuscripts are Appropriate? Empirical research papers, critical literature reviews on a specific topic, case studies about aspects of program planning, practical perspectives, commentaries and position papers, and other creative papers related to health promotion, health education, and health science are encouraged. Students should consider revising and submitting appropriate papers which they have written during their professional preparation. ONLY ORGINAL MANUSCRIPTS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN ACCEPTED OR PUBLISHED PREVIOUSLY WILL BE CONSIDERED. Manuscripts must be postmarked by January 21, 2000 Submit a cover letter and complete Faculty Sponsor Form with the original manuscript and three copies to: Jeffrey K. Clark, H.S.D. Guest Editor, ESG Student Monograph Dept. of Physiology and Health Science Ball State University Muncie, IN 47303 ------------------------------ #2585 Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 13:56:11 -0500 From: Becky Smith Subject: Liability Insurance ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Last week several people on the HE-DIR list serve had questions/comments about professional liability insurance and what might be available from the professional associations. Information on what is available through AAHE/AAHPERD is below: Forrest T. Jones & Company administers our insurance programs. They can be reached at 1-800-821-7303. To purchase this insurance the member must be a W-2 salaried employee of an educational entity. This would include educators at the K-12 level as well as colleges/universities. The premium cost is $80 per year for $1million coverage, $110 per year for $2 million coverage. I hope that coverage for non-school personnel will be available during 2000. I will keep you posted on that. Thank you for your interest. Becky J. Smith, Ph.D, CHES, CAE Executive Director American Association for Health Education 1900 Association Dr. Reston, VA 20191 703-476-3437 Fax: 703-476-6638 email: bsmith@aahperd.org http://www.aahperd.org/aahe ------------------------------ #2586 Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 15:15:53 -0600 From: Jeff Schulz Subject: Job Announcement ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads Position Announcement Mississippi State University Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Sport POSITION: Health Education. (Position #401) RANK: Assistant Professor (tenure track) SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Doctorate in Health Education or Health Promotion. ABD's will be considered. Candidate will contribute to instruction in undergraduate health education as well as rapidly growing M.S. program in Health Education/Promotion. Candidates should demonstrate experience/potential to secure external funding and publish in national and international journals. Service on departmental and college committees, advising of undergraduate and graduate students will be required. UNIVERSITY: Mississippi State University is a comprehensive land-grant institution with the largest on-campus enrollment in the state. Its nine schools and colleges have a strong commitment to teaching, research, and service and have earned national and international recognition, including the distinction of being one of the top 100 research-funded institutions in the United States. MSU is the only Level I research institution in Mississippi. APPLICATION: Position is available August, 2000. Evaluation of applications will begin on February 11, 2000 and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, transcripts and resume, including the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three or more references to: Search Coordinator College of Education Box 9710 Mississippi State, MS 39762 ------------------------------ #2587 Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 16:40:35 -0500 From: "Judith D. Pierce" Subject: Position in VT ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads The Community Health Center of Burlington VT, a fast growing 8 provider, Federally Qualified Health Center with medical college affiliation is seeking a high energy, self-starting health education professional to join the clinical team. A newly created position developing in house health education programs and community outreach programs. Master's degree in health education with 3-5 years experience preferred along with experience in design and implementation of health education programs (including tobacco cessation) and a demonstrated ability to communicate with patients from all walks of life. The Community Health Center of Burlington is looking for committed professionals to help us fulfil our mission to provide comprehensive health care and human services to the medically underserved. Send resume with salery history to:Human Resources, Community Health Center of Burlington, 617 Riversied Ave, Suite 200, Burlington VT 05401. EOE Judith Dwyer Murphy, EdD, CHES Improving Vermont's Executive Director public health by Champlain Valley Area Health Education Center establishing 3 Home Health Circle, Ste 3 educational partnerships St. Albans, VT 05478 with Vermont communities, 802-527-1474, Fx 802-527-1632 health professionals, and its http://www.together.net/~cvahec health training programs. ------------------------------ #2588 Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 14:12:34 -0800 From: deanne boisvert Subject: Fwd: [C-HEALTH-L] Visiting Scholar Program ** Submit to the HEDIR Technology Seminar ** Click here: http://www.kittle.siu.edu/jb ** New Advertising Policy for January 1, 2000: ** http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ads for your information: > > From: jim > Subject: [C-HEALTH-L] Visiting Scholar Program > To: COMMUNITY-HEALTH-L@MAIL.MSH.ORG > > YEAR 2000 VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAM > > The Institute of Health Promotion Research at the > University of British > Columbia (Vancouver, Canada) is inviting Visiting > Scholars for the 2000 and > 2001 academic years. The Visiting Scholar Program is an > integral part of > the Institute of Health Promotion Research. Scholars > working in the areas > of health promotion, health education, population health > or disease > prevention research are encouraged to apply. Scholars may > apply to spend > leave or sabbatical time (one to twelve months) in > affiliation > with the Institute. > > The goal of the Institute is to stimulate health research > and to facilitate > interchange of ideas and collaboration among scholars. > Scholars will be > expected to take part in Institute activities such as > participation in > research seminars, consultation on research projects, > collaboration on > development of new research proposals, and assisting in > the supervision of > graduate students. Scholars are also expected to give a > public lecture > during their term. > > The Visiting Scholar program is open to faculty, > (untenured or tenured), > from Canadian universities or other countries. Applicants > from UBC will be > considered as Scholars-In-Residence. In its selection of > visitors, the > Institute hopes to create a diverse community of junior > and senior > scholar-researchers. The Institute is interested in > applicants who work in > the area of community-based, health promotion research. > This topic will be > the focus of events at the Institute during 1999-2001. > Funds are not > available for salary. Scholars will normally be provided > with shared office > space, phone, access to the Institute's computer network > and library, and > limited clerical assistance. Applications must include: > > - a current curriculum vitae, > - a detailed statement of research plans for the time > period, and > - the length of time for which they are applying, and the > beginning date. > > The applicant must also arrange to have two referees > forward a letter of > support and appraisal to: > > Visiting Scholar Program, > Institute of Health Promotion Research, > 3rd Floor, LPC Building, 2206 East Mall, > University of British Columbia, > Vancouver, Canada, V6T 1Z3 > > S