#1375
Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 11:17:43 -0400
From: Michaela Conley
Subject: PAID: Position Announcement
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Community/Public Health: Assistant/AssociateProfessor
Indiana University
Department of Applied Health Science, Bloomington, Indiana 47405.
Assistant/Associate Professor, Community/Public Health Education, tenure
track. Begins January, 2001 or negotiable. Qualifications include doctorate
in health education with an emphasis in community or public health
education. Must show established research record or potential for carrying
on research endeavors. MPH degree is desirable. Responsibilities include
teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in public health education
and health promotion. Conduct research and publish in scholarly
journals. Serve on department/school committees and be involved in
professional organizations. Deadline is November 15, 2000 or until suitable
candidate is identified. Send letter of application, which includes a brief
statement of professional objectives, complete curriculum vitae, and a
listing of at least three references. Finalists will be asked to contact
references to obtain support letters. Applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Nancy Ellis, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, Department of Applied
Health
Science, HPER 116, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 (phone
812-855-9441; e-mail: ellisn@indiana.edu).
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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#1376
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 11:27:27 -0500
From: "Scotty (by way of \"Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D.\" )"
Subject: VISTA Recruitment in Round Rock, TX
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Hello Dr. Kittleson,
My name is Scott Yokoyama and I am a grad student in health education at
Baylor University. Currently I am doing an internship with the Health
District in Williamson County, based in Round Rock, Texas. We are recruiting
VISTA volunteers for our upcoming project and was I was wondering if you
might forward this posting to the HEDIR. Thank you for your time!
Scott Yokoyama
Graduate Student
Health Education, Baylor University
Scott_Yokoyama@baylor.edu
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VISTA VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
The Williamson County & Cities Health District (Round Rock, TX) is looking
for volunteers to join Volunteers In Service To America (VISTA) to help
build healthy neighborhoods and promote community wellness. AmeriCorps*VISTA
is a national service program which places volunteers to work on community
based projects.
The WCCHD is getting ready to begin its 2010 Health Objective, which will
promote healthy lifestyle choices in Willamson County. VISTAs are needed to
assist with such activities as:
Mapping neighborhoods for walking
Development of hiking and biking trails
Opening schools for public recreation
Working with churches, hospitals, and local community organizations to
educate children and adults on the benefits of physical activity and good
nutrition
VISTA Volunteers receive:
$752/mo living allowance
Free health and medical insurance
Childcare benefits
Deferrment of Federal Student loans during VISTA service
$4,725 Educational Award which can be used toward college, graduate school,
or student loan payments (after one year of service). VISTAs may opt for a
cash payment of $1,200 instead of the educational award.
The VISTA committment is for one year. Recent grads may work to pay off
student loans or save to further their education. These positions are ideal
for but not limited to health education majors. We are looking for anyone
with an interest in community organization and outreach. Please pass the
word on to anyone you think might be interested. Thank you!
Contact:
Scott Yokoyama, VISTA volunteer
Williamson County & Cities Health District
211 Commerce Cove, Suite 109
Round Rock, TX 78664
Phone: (512) 248-3277
Fax: (512) 248-3260
Email: scottyoko@email.com
For more info on VISTA: http://www.friendsofvista.org
For more info on WCCHD: http://www.main.org/wcchd/
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#1377
Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 11:15:23 -0600
From: "Mart, Sarah"
Subject: Anheuser-Busch "responsible drinking" campaign
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our athletic director at the university of montana has asked the drug and
alcohol advisory committee to "consider and make recommendations" regarding
our campus's participation in the anheuser-busch Second Half campaign. for
those of you who haven't heard of it, athletic depts. receive up to $25,000
per year for a five year commitment should they join the partnership. The
campaign consists of advertising messages that promote "responsible
drinking."
Examples given: Designate before you Tailgate
Think then Drink
Pace Yourself
How Will You Feel in the Morning?
Can You Go the Distance
How High is Too High
Other messages incorporated into the campaign:
Forget The Breath Mints
Use A Designated Driver
It's No Accident That Drunk Driving Statistics Have
Taken A Turn For The Better
The main message of the campaign is to "teach students to 'Know When to Say
When'". Athletic themes, images and sports figures are used in the
campaign. These messages will be promoted over television, radio, stadiums
and arenas, internet, through posters, fliers, table tents, signage, etc.
we don't have any policies regulating, limiting, or prohibiting alcohol
sponsorship or advertising on campus...it's been a goal of our office for
the future, but anheuser-busch beat us to it.
i would appreciate any insights into this type of sponsorship. my office
currently runs the social norms campaign which is one year old, and i am
very concerned about the possible impact on our campaign as well as possible
(probable? definite?) influence upon our campus culture. my bias is
obvious; i would like to not have to have anything to do with the alcohol
beverage industry but i'm not sure how practical that is. the overwhelming
feeling on our campus is very resource-scarce, and this money is making a
huge statement. at the same time, folks are saying "sounds like the
industry's heart is in the right place." and they are asking, "what's the
difference between a social norms campaign promoting responsible drinking
and an advertising campaign sponsored by budweiser promoting responsible
drinking." it's a very good question, one that i'm pondering right at this
moment.
suggestions? thoughts? previous experiences? insights? positive AND
negative, i'd like to hear what others have to say about this.
...and the year begins with a bang! :)
thanks,
sarah
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sarah Mart, MS, MPH
Health Enhancement Coordinator
Curry Health Center
The University of Montana
634 Eddy Ave.
Missoula, MT 59812
phone 406.243.2801
fax 406.243.6955
smart@mso.umt.edu
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#1378
Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 11:48:16 -0800
From: Robin GrayBallard
Subject: Re: Anheuser-Busch "responsible drinking" campaign
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Hi Sarah,
I must comment though I have no useful input, all
I can say is that as long as our decisions are
money based, we will send the wrong message to our
students.
This reminds me of the huge discussion we had a
while back when the 4-H took money from RJ
Reynolds.
My own AAHPERD takes money from MARS Co.causing me
to question my continued membership.
I work hard at practicing what I believe, and it
is hard. I fall into an ethical depression every
year when I rasie money to take our (extremely low
socio-economic) 8th grade class to Disneyland by
selling candy. Does the end justify the means? I
don't really think so....
I have fought my school for years, about not
having soda machines andthat is a battle I have
won...for now...
My advice to all educational sites would be to NOT
take money from, or sell the products of, tobacco
or alcohol, just cause kids "do it anyway" is no
reason to put it in their hands or to condone
while condeming.
ok, got that off my chest, on to the big
discussion
Robin GrayBallard
Suva Intermediate School
Bell Gardens, CA
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#1379
Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 14:22:22 -0500
From: Kathleen Allison
Subject: Environmental Health Assessment
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Hello All.
A while back I had requested information RE: community assessment tools
related to environmental health issues. I just received the following and
thought some of you may be interested.
The National Association of County and City Health Officials with funding
from the National Center for Environmental Health of the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention have published "PACE EH - Protocol for
Assessing Community Excellence in Environmental Health".
Contact information for this publication:
Cheryl Connelly
NACCHO
1100 17th St., NW, Second Floor
Washington, DC 20036
202-783-5550 x209
cconnelly@naccho.org
Hope this is a resource you can use!
Kathleen Allison, MPH, CHES
Pennsylvania Breast Cancer and Environmental Risk Factor Project
111 Borland Lab
Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 863-8693 fax (814) 863-6132
email: kga3@psu.edu
website: http://pabcerf.psu.edu
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#1380
Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 15:06:34 -0500
From: "Farley, Dana M."
Subject: Re: Anheuser-Busch "responsible drinking" campaign
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> "what's the difference between a social norms campaign promoting
> responsible drinking
> and an advertising campaign sponsored by budweiser promoting responsible
> drinking."
>
The alcohol industry likes to
1) have vague limits -- how high is too high know when to say when (hey a
12 pack is my limit)
2) imply that drinking is the norm or expectation "Think then Drink"
3) focus on individual resonsiblity "pace yourself" instead of community
responsibilty
4) if something goes wrong it is an "accident" instead of an alcohol-related
crash
overall I would say these messages "Taste Great and Less Filling"
Dana Farley
( 2 days to parenthood)
University of St. Thomas
Wellness Center - Mail #4025
2115 Summit Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105-1096
dmfarley@stthomas.edu
651-962-6125
fax 651-962-6751
> ----------
> From: Mart, Sarah
> Reply To: SMart@mso.umt.edu
> Sent: Thursday, August 3, 2000 12:15 PM
> To: hlthprom@relay.doit.wisc.edu; 'HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU'
> Subject: Anheuser-Busch "responsible drinking" campaign
>
> our athletic director at the university of montana has asked the drug and
> alcohol advisory committee to "consider and make recommendations"
> regarding
> our campus's participation in the anheuser-busch Second Half campaign.
> for
> those of you who haven't heard of it, athletic depts. receive up to
> $25,000
> per year for a five year commitment should they join the partnership. The
> campaign consists of advertising messages that promote "responsible
> drinking."
> Examples given: Designate before you Tailgate
> Think then Drink
> Pace Yourself
> How Will You Feel in the Morning?
> Can You Go the Distance
> How High is Too High
>
> Other messages incorporated into the campaign:
> Forget The Breath Mints
> Use A Designated Driver
> It's No Accident That Drunk Driving Statistics Have
> Taken A Turn For The Better
>
> The main message of the campaign is to "teach students to 'Know When to
> Say
> When'". Athletic themes, images and sports figures are used in the
> campaign. These messages will be promoted over television, radio,
> stadiums
> and arenas, internet, through posters, fliers, table tents, signage, etc.
>
>
> we don't have any policies regulating, limiting, or prohibiting alcohol
> sponsorship or advertising on campus...it's been a goal of our office for
> the future, but anheuser-busch beat us to it.
>
> i would appreciate any insights into this type of sponsorship. my office
> currently runs the social norms campaign which is one year old, and i am
> very concerned about the possible impact on our campaign as well as
> possible
> (probable? definite?) influence upon our campus culture. my bias is
> obvious; i would like to not have to have anything to do with the alcohol
> beverage industry but i'm not sure how practical that is. the
> overwhelming
> feeling on our campus is very resource-scarce, and this money is making a
> huge statement. at the same time, folks are saying "sounds like the
> industry's heart is in the right place." and they are asking, "what's the
> difference between a social norms campaign promoting responsible drinking
> and an advertising campaign sponsored by budweiser promoting responsible
> drinking." it's a very good question, one that i'm pondering right at
> this
> moment.
>
> suggestions? thoughts? previous experiences? insights? positive AND
> negative, i'd like to hear what others have to say about this.
>
> ...and the year begins with a bang! :)
>
> thanks,
>
> sarah
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> Sarah Mart, MS, MPH
> Health Enhancement Coordinator
> Curry Health Center
> The University of Montana
> 634 Eddy Ave.
> Missoula, MT 59812
> phone 406.243.2801
> fax 406.243.6955
> smart@mso.umt.edu
>
>
>
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#1381
Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 23:33:35 -0500
From: Cynthia Knowles
Subject: Re: Anheuser-Busch "responsible drinking" campaign
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Dear Sarah,
There is a big difference between the Anheuser-Busch campaign and the
Social Norms approach. Please excuse me while I step up to my soapbox.
First of all, the Busch campaign is accident prevention, not disease
prevention. Nowhere in their campaign material does it talk about
quantity-frequency choices or personal risk factors for developing the
disease of alcoholism. By sending the message that you need to 'designate
before you tailgate' you are basically saying that it is OK to consume a
large quantity of alcohol as long as someone else will drive you home. In
terms of vehicular safety that's a wise choice, but not in terms of
personal health.
Second, accident prevention is an important part of a comprehensive drug
prevention program, but just a part. A comprehensive program also needs to
include a piece on social norms (great that you've already gotten that
underway!), and health education. Drinking to excess - even with a
designated driver - is NOT the norm.
Third, there is a big piece missing here on health education. Accidents
are not the only risk from drinking in excess. Do students know what an
'excess amount' would be for them? How high IS too high? When should I say
when? How much can they drink before becoming alcoholic? What about other
health risks associated with high rates of alcohol consumption? What about
victimization and other behavioral risks? How did they ever forget to
mention this other stuff in their "heart-in-the-right-place" campaign?
Fourth, 75% of college students involved in athletics (roughly) are UNDER
the legal age to be drinking, aren't they? Why would Anheuser-Busch be
promoting their logos to these children?
Fifth, then I'll shut up, will you be able to match the amount and quality
of advertising that Anheuser-Busch does with the real health messages, or
will they get lost in their accident prevention message?
I'm extremely interested in how your campus works this out. Please
continue to write to the HEDIR with updates. Good Luck!
Cynthia R. Knowles
Prevention Specialist
8820 State Route 63N
Dansville, NY 14437
Ph/Fx: 716-335-5448
"Be the change you want to see in the world." -Gandhi
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#1382
Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2000 09:47:02 -0400
From: Jim Bogden
Subject: Anheuser-Busch "responsible drinking" campaign
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In 1998 the NASBE Resolutions Committee, made up of state board of education members from across the country, wrestled with the question of commercialism in K-12 public schools. Although the situation is somewhat different at the college level, some of their conclusions might be relevant. Following is an excerpt of the resolution that was formally adopted by the association's membership:
"School-business relationships based on sound principles can contribute to high-quality education. However, compulsory attendance confers on educators an obligation to protect the welfare of their students and the integrity of the learning environment. Selling or providing access to a captive audience in the classroom for commercial purposes is exploitation and a violation of the public trust."
Expanding on this, following is an excerpt from NASBE's new school health policy guide, "Fit, Healthy, and Ready to Learn," from the section addressing vending machines and other food sales that compete with the school food service program:
"Advertising on school grounds
"Business involvement in schools is widely considered beneficial and desirable because of the ties built between the school and the community. Some see advertising and other promotional activities as an inevitable and necessary aspect of valuable public-private partnerships. Schools can receive positive local press for their efforts to supplement meager budgets by allowing commercial promotion on campus.
"However, public schools are taxpayer-funded, and so selling or providing free access to advertising at school involves ethical and legal issues that must be addressed.
"Critics of commercialism in schools argue that private companies sometimes do not have the best interests of students in mind. They assert that schools are charged with protecting the welfare of students and should not allow students to be used as a captive audience for private gain. Furthermore, some critics note that it is not even particularly profitable for schools to engage in such partnerships; the relatively small sums of money that corporate sponsors pay in exchange for permission to advertise simply is not worth the risk of damaging the public's trust in the public education system.
"It can be difficult to define the line where appropriate corporate support, with visible acknowledgment of it, becomes inappropriate intrusion into the educational mission of schools. For example, should fast-food companies be allowed to distribute coupons to reward academic performance? Consider that another way to frame the same question is, should the valid educational goal of motivating students to excel override the equally valid goal of promoting healthy eating?
"Following are some principles suggested by the 1998 NASBE Resolutions Committee to help guide state boards of education:
· Corporate involvement should always support the goals and objectives of the schools.
· School-business partnerships have to be structured to meet identified education needs, not commercial motives, and need to be evaluated for educational effectiveness by the school/district on an ongoing basis.
· Schools should not require students to observe, listen to, or read commercial advertising.
· Curriculum and instruction have to remain within the purview of educators. Schools and educators ought to hold sponsored and donated materials to the same standards used for the selection and purchase of curriculum materials. School-business agreements should not influence the decisions of school leaders and teachers about the use of sponsored materials."
Jim Bogden, MPH
Senior Project Associate
National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE)
277 S. Washington Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 684-4000 x108
FAX (703) 836-2313
jimb@nasbe.org
Visit the NASBE Safe and Healthy Schools website at www.nasbe.org/healthyschools
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#1383
Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2000 16:52:46 -0400
From: Lynn Waishwell
Subject: Job - UMDNJ-School of Public Health
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Please share this job announcement with your colleagues. I can be contacted at 732-445-0920 until August 15, and 732-235-9713 (Moving to the new space!)
Behavioral Scientist/Health Educator
A search has been re-opened for a tenure track Associate/Full Professor rank positionas a Behavioral Scientist/Health Educator faculty member at the Piscataway campus ofthe UMDNJ-School of Public Health (UMDNJ-SPH). The successful candidate mustpossess a doctoral degree in behavioral science, education or public health with at leastone degree in health education; Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred.Evidence of the ability to publish scholarly work and obtain external support for research must be provided and leadership in the profession at the state and national level must be
demonstrated. Experience with community-based participatory research
is highly desirable. Responsibilities of the position include teaching at the graduate level, student advisement, research and community service. Excellent opportunities areavailable for interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty within the School as well as with faculty based at one of the other 7 UMDNJ Schools, Rutgers University, and New Jersey Institute of Technology. Primary appointment will be in the Division of Health Education and Behavioral Science, UMDNJ-SPH, with a joint appointment in the Department of Environmental and Community Medicine at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical
School. He/she may also be eligible for appointment(s) at the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI), the Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ), or the National Institute of the Environmental Health
Sciences, Center of Excellence.
The UMDNJ-SPH confers the MPH, PhD, and DrPH degrees. The UMDNJ-SPH is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and welcomes applications from women and minorities.
Applications will be reviewed beginning September 1, 2000. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a short statement of research goals, and the names and addresses of three referees to:
Lynn Waishwell, Ph.D., CHES
Search Committee for Behavioral Scientist/Health Educator
EOHSI-236
170 Frelinghuysen Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
The UMDNJ-School of Public Health is sponsored by the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New
Jersey in cooperation with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and the New Jersey Institute of Technology and in collaboration with the Public Health Research Institute.
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#1384
Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2000 20:25:01 -0700
From: Joe Zoske
Subject: Office of Men's Health
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Colleagues,
An FYI: In case you haven't seen these, here are the texts of the
Congressional (House and Senate) bills proposing a federal Office of
Men's Health, entered in session last June and July, respectively.
Be well,
Joe Zoske,MS,MSW
Men's Health Promotion Specialist
Albany NY
____________________________________________________________________
Congressional OFFICE OF MEN'S HEALTH bills - 2000
http://www.house.gov/cunningham/congressional_record/
celebrating_mens_health_week14jun00.htm
Congressional Record - For HR 4653, the Men's Health Act of 2000
CELEBRATING MEN'S HEALTH WEEK -- HON. RANDY `DUKE' CUNNINGHAM
in the House of Representatives
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2000
Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, over the past 20 years Congress has devoted
a great deal of time and money toward addressing the important issues
facing women's health. We created an Office of Women's Health at the NIH
and we have taken great strides to increase the number of women included
in health studies. We have undoubtedly saved hundreds of thousands of
women's lives, improved the quality of many millions more, and we have
every reason to be proud. However, we must now begin to focus on the
crisis in men's health too.
The simple fact is that every year hundreds of men suffer and die
needless--and entirely preventable--deaths. In 1994, Congress
established National Men's Health Week, the week
leading up to and including Father's Day. Unfortunately, men's health is
not getting any better.
I believe it is time for us to establish an Office of Men's Health. For
that reason, I am introducing legislation today that will establish an
Office of Men's Health at the Department of Health and
Human Services to monitor, coordinate and improve men's health in
America.
America needs a concerted effort to combat the problems facing men's
health. This year, almost 200,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate
cancer and almost 32,000 of these men will die. Of course, we cannot
save all these men. Nevertheless, we could save a lot of them. While
mammograms and Pap smears have dramatically reduced the death rate from
breast and cervical cancers, the death rate from prostate cancer could
be reduced by widespread use of a simple test called the PSA, which most
of us have never heard of.
I am one of the thousands of men who have been saved by a simple PSA
test. Just a little over a year ago, I was diagnosed with prostate
cancer. During my annual examination, my doctor noticed a slight
elevation in the readings of a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test.
However, it was only after a prostate biopsy that it was determined that
I had cancer. Following the diagnosis, with my family, we decided that I
should go ahead and have surgery. I am fortunate that my cancer was
detected early, that I had a doctor who was familiar with PSA test
results, and that I had healthcare coverage for my treatments. In my
case, and in the cases of thousands of men, early detection and
treatment have meant the difference between life and death.
However, prostate cancer is only a small component of the men's health
crisis: men have a higher death rate than women do for every single one
of the ten leading causes of death in this country. We're twice as
likely to die of heart disease--the number one killer--40% more likely
to die of cancer, and 20% more likely to die of a stroke. At the turn of
the last century, men and women had equal life expectancies. At the turn
of this one, women outlive men by 7 years.
Admittedly, the largest part of the problem is that men do not take
particularly good care of themselves. Only about half as many men as
women have a regular physician, for example, and overall, men make about
a 30% fewer doctor visits every year than women--and that's even
factoring out women's prenatal visits. So if we got men to start going
to the doctor will men start living longer? Well, it could not hurt.
However, in a study published earlier this year by the Commonwealth
Fund, nearly 70% of men over 40 who visited the doctor were not even
asked whether they had a family history of prostate cancer. Men making
less than $50,000 a year were
even less likely to be asked. And 40% of men over 50--who should be
getting a prostate exam every single year--were not even screened by
their doctors. And going to the doctor won't do anything about the fact
that four times as many men commit suicide as women, that the victims of
violent crime are 75% male, that 98% of the people who work in the most
dangerous jobs in this country are men, and that 94% of people who die
in the workplace are men.
What can we do about this? First, we can make men's health a public
priority. Just as we support public service announcements aimed at
getting women to get regular mammograms and do routine self exams, we
must support the same kind of campaign to get men to get regular health
checkups and do routine self exams. Testicular cancer, which is the most
common cancer in men under 35, is curable if caught early enough. In
addition, one of the best ways to do that is to teach boys and young men
to check themselves at least once a month. As precious as life is,
men--just like women--should have the benefit of as much of it as they
possibly can. And because they live so much longer, women are in the
unenviable position of seeing their husbands, fathers, and even their
sons suffer and die prematurely. So this year, as we approach Father's
Day, let's spend some time figuring out what we can do to help men be
better healthcare
consumers and what we can do to give men the support and encouragement
and resources they need to be the kind of fathers their kids need them
to be and that they truly want to be.
Congress is taking the lead in this endeavor. Over 50 members of
Congress have joined with me to cosponsor the annual Men's Health
Screenings being conducted this week by the Men's Health Network.
Informational brochures are provided by Pfizer Inc, American Cancer
Society, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Screenings
are available in the Rayburn First Aid station Tuesday and Wednesday and
on Thursday in the Hart First Aid station. I encourage
my colleagues to take this opportunity to be screened for prostate and
colorectal cancer, diabetes, cholesterol, and other significant health
indicators. I also hope that all my colleagues will help me by
supporting my legislation to establish an Office of Men's Health.
============================
Senator Thurmond, co-sponsor of HR 4653, the House companion bill
=======================================================
Congressional Record:
STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS (Senate - July 26,
2000)
MEN'S HEALTH ACT OF 2000
Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, I am pleased to rise today to introduce the
Men's Health Act of 2000. This legislation will establish an Office of
Men's Health within the Department of Health and Human Services to
monitor, coordinate, and improve men's health in America.
Mr. President, there is an ongoing, increasing and predominantly silent
crisis in the health and well-being of men. Due to a lack of awareness,
poor health education, and culturally induced behavior patterns in their
work and personal lives, men's health and well-being are deteriorating
steadily. Heart disease, stroke, and various cancers continue to be
major areas of concern as we look to enhance the quality and duration of
men's lives. Improved education and preventive screening are imperative
to meet this objective.
Mr. President, as a lifelong advocate of regular medical exams, daily
exercise and a balanced diet, I feel strongly that an Office of Men's
Health should be established to help improve the overall health of
America's male population. This legislation is identical to a bill
introduced earlier this year in the House of Representatives. I invite
my colleagues to join me in supporting this measure. I ask unanimous
consent that a copy of the bill appear in the Congressional Record
immediately following my remarks.
There being no objection, the bill was ordered to be printed in the
Record, as follows:
S. 2925
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, [Page: S7665]
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the `Men's Health Act of 2000'.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress makes the following findings:
(1) There is a silent heelth crisis affecting the health and well-being
of America's men.
(2) This health crisis is of particular concern to men, but is also a
concern for women, and especially to those who have fathers, husbands,
sons, and brothers.
(3) Men's health is likewise a concern for employers who lose productive
employees as well as pay the costs of medical care, and is a concern to
State government and society which absorb the enormous costs of
premature death and disability, including the costs of caring for
dependents left behind.
(4) The life expectancy gap between men and women has steadily increased
from 1 year in 1920 to 7 years in 1990.
(5) Almost twice as many men than women die from heart disease, and 28.5
percent of all men die as a result of stroke.
(6) In 1995, blood pressure of black males was 356 percent higher than
that of white males, and the death rate for stroke was 97 percent higher
for black males than for white males.
(7) The incidence of stroke among men is 19 percent higher than for
women.
(8) Significantly more men than women are diagnosed with AIDS each year.
(9) Fifty percent more men than women die of cancer.
(10) Although the incidence of depression is higher in women, the rate
of life-threatening depression is higher in men, with men representing
80 percent of all suicide cases, and with men 43 times
more likely to be admitted to psychiatric hospitals than women.
(11) Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in the
United States among men, accounting for 36 percent of all cancer cases.
(12) An estimated 180,000 men will be newly diagnosed with prostate
cancer this year alone, of which 37,000 will die.
(13) Prostate cancer rates increase sharply with age, and more than 75
percent of such cases are diagnosed in men age 65 and older.
(14) The incidence of prostate cancer and the resulting mortality rate
in African American men is twice that in white men.
(15) Studies show that men are at least 25 percent less likely than
women to visit a doctor, and are significantly less likely to have
regular physician check-ups and obtain preventive screening tests for
serious diseases.
(16) Appropriate use of tests such as prostate specific antigen (PSA)
exams and blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol screens, in
conjunction with clinical exams and self-testing, can result in the
early detection of many problems and in increased survival rates.
(17) Educating men, their families, and health care providers about the
importance of early detection of male health problems can result in
reducing rates of mortality for male-specific diseases, as well as
improve the health of America's men and its overall economic well-being.
(18) Recent scientific studies have shown that regular medical exams,
preventive screenings, regular exercise, and healthy eating habits can
help save lives.
(19) Establishing an Office of Men's Health is needed to investigate
these findings and take such further actions as may be needed to promote
men's health.
SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE MEN'S HEALTH.
Title XVII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u et seq.) is
amended by adding at the end the following section:
OFFICE OF MEN'S HEALTH
Sec. 1711. The Secretary shall establish within the Department of Health
and Human Services an office to be known as the Office of Men's Health,
which shall be headed by a director appointed by the Secretary. The
Secretary, acting through the Director of the Office, shall coordinate
and promote the status of men's health in the United States.
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#1385
Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2000 11:30:49 -0400
From: Michael Pejsach
Subject: Hall of Fame List
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It's TOP 25 time again. How about a "Top 25 Health Educators of the 20th
Century?"
I hope that you will agree that a "Top 25 Health Educators of the 20th
Century" will:
- help with understanding the history of the profession,
- help with marketing the profession, and
- help with our pride in our profession.
Please go to http://healthbehavior.com/halloffame.html Please vote.
I need your help in getting the first three (of six on the first list)
inductees into the Hall of Fame. 300 votes must be collected by a single
person to be inducted. If more than 3 on the list get at least 300 votes,
the names will be resubmitted on a new poll. We reserve the right to change
them minimum number of votes required as we are in the formative stages of
this process (it may never be perfect, but we'll try to make it better over
time).
Please go to http://healthbehavior.com/halloffame.html Please vote.
Please submit the name(s) of a possible Hall of Fame inductee to me before
September 15, the last day of this first poll. Six health educators will be
placed on the list for the next poll and the top three will be inducted.
Any and all feedback is me is welcome; personal attacks and bashing will be
gleefully ignored and positive recommendations taken seriously and used as
feedback for revision.
Thank you,
Michael Pejsach, Ed.D., CHES
SchoolCare, L.L.C.
(734) 552-7094
(504) 467-6039 (VOICE AND FAX)
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#1386
Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2000 13:46:50 -0400
From: Isabel Burk
Subject: once-a-day ADD treatment
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If this becomes widespread, it may relieve school nurses of some chores.
FDA APPROVES ALZA ADHD DRUG
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Alza Corp.'s Concerta
tablets (methylphenidate) for once-daily treatment of attention deficit
disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in
patients age 6 and older.
http://pharmacotherapy.medscape.com/25308.rhtml
--
Isabel Burk, M.S., CHES
The Health Network
(845) 638-3569 fax: (845) 638-1928
E-mail: iburk@idt.net
www.healthnetwork.org
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#1387
Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2000 19:37:20 -0500
From: Michael Pejsach
Subject: Disease prevetnion/Health Promotion/Wellness Database
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Welcome,
Some time ago there was an attempt to put together a database of health
educators and others who provide disease prevention, health promotion and
wellness products and services. the attempt failed. I would like to try that
innovative idea again. The only difference is that the database will be made
up of web pages connected to http://healthbehavior.com (click on the
"Wellness Providers" button on the home page).
The database will be promoted via direct mail to health care services and
managed care companies. Let me know what you think. It's time...........
m.
---------------------------
Michael Pejsach, Ed.D., CHES
SchoolCare, L.L.C.
Louisiana Contact, Voice: (734) 552-7094; fax: (504) 467-6039
Michigan Contact, Voice: (734) 432-3650, ext. 226; fax: (734) 432-3651
--------------------------------
healthedman@home.com
http://healthbehavior.com
(healthbehavior.org/healthbehavior.net; AHEA.ORG)
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#1388
Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 08:36:00 -0400
From: Mark Tomita
Subject: Faculty Position Brooklyn College
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Dear Friends,
This position has just become available. Please print and pass announcement
to our colleagues who are looking for an academic position. Thanks.
Mark
Tenure Track Assistant Professor: Community Health Education
The Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences, Brooklyn College seeks to
hire a new faculty member beginning Fall 2001 to develop and implement
research and service programs in community health education for graduate and
undergraduate students; teach courses in community health education and
related fields at the graduate and undergraduate levels; involve students in
research; disseminate research findings through professional publications
and presentations; counsel students about the academic program and career
opportunities; and serve the department, college, university, and
professional communities through participation in committee and other
assignments. The faculty member is expected to be a dynamic contributor to
all aspects of the MPH program, especially student counseling and
internship. The faculty member should possess expertise in health issues
of urban populations at risk for high rates of preventable morbidity and
mortality. The faculty member will develop health promotion/disease
prevention programs targeting the individual or community level through
College-community linkages in collaboration with agencies such as NYC
Department of Health (DOH), the Brooklyn Health Coalition, and the NYC
Board of Education. The faculty member should have expertise in
development, implementation, and evaluation of community health
interventions, programs, and internships. A successful record in seeking
external funding for health projects is a plus. The successful candidate
will possess Ph.D. degree, will have conducted relevant research, and have
experience using computers in research and teaching. An MPH is a plus.
Review of applications will begin 11/15/00 and continue until the position
is filled. Salary Range $32,703-40,614. Send a statement of
qualifications and research interests, CV, 3 letters of reference, and 3
publications or papers to: Dr. Friedmann, Chair, Department of Health and
Nutrition Sciences, Brooklyn College of CUNY, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn
NY 11210-2889. Information about programs offered by the Department of
Health and Nutrition Sciences is available at
http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/hns
An AA/EEO/IRCA/ADA Employer.
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#1389
Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 08:22:37 -0500
From: Elaine Ricketts
Subject: PHD in Health BEhavior/Communication
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A classmate from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical
Medicine is working for the UNHCR in Uganda. He would like to work on a
doctoral degree in Health Behavior/Communication or an interdisciplinary
programm in Psychology/Behavioral concentrating on a combination of
science/health/communication/education, while continuing his work in
Uganda. If your university can offer him this opportunity, please let me
know. Thanks.
Elaine Ricketts, MPH, CHES
Director, Community/School Health Education
Cook County Department of Public Health
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#1390
Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 09:46:57 -0500
From: "Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D."
Subject: Server
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As you know, the server that holds my web pages has had a problem.
Apparently a front-page extension has allowed over 4 giglebytes of data to
be transferred into my server, causing some damage to the NT software I
have been operating. Fortunately, the web information is safe and secured
and it has been transferred to a temporary server at this time. However,
some of the links may be not be working exactly. In addition, some of the
web pages may need some alterations from the users standpoint. Below is a
list of the temporary web pages:
My home page:
http://www.kittle.siu.edu/index.html
International Electronic Journal of Health Education Web Page:
http://www.kittle.siu.edu/iejhe
[by the way, normally this journal is secured and requires a fee but
because of this temporary situation it is now available for all to view
free of charge. Please feel free to check it out and consider submitting
articles to this journal]
The HEDIR Home Page:
http://www.kittle.siu.edu/hedir/
The American Journal of Health Behavior:
http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ajhb
[note that if any of the links say "www.ajhb.org" you will need to change
it manually on your server to www.kittle.siu.edu/ajhb -- this is
temporary until I get my server back on-line]
The American Academy of Health Behavior
http://www.kittle.siu.edu/aahb
[note that if any of the links say "www.aahb.org" you will need to change
it manually on your server to www.kittle.siu.edu/aahb -- this is
temporary until I get my server back on-line]
ISOPHE Web Page
http://www.kittle.siu.edu/isophe
I'm sorry for any inconvenience that this may result in. I guess it is
part of the technology world.
Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D.
Professor & Director of Graduate Studies
Southern Illinois University
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IEJHE: http://www.iejhe.siu.edu
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#1391
Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 18:28:49 -0700
From: deanne boisvert
Subject: Fwd: SCF Position Opportunity in Anchorage
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Hello
Below is a position available in Anchorage. Please contact
Rick Mueller directly if interested.
deanne
--- Rick Mueller wrote:
> Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 16:41:35 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Rick Mueller
> Subject: SCF Position Opportunity
> Hi Deanne,
> Here is a position we advertised for and for one reason
> or another did not getting any applicants. Please pass
> this on to anyone who might be interested and disregard
> the closing date. Thanks and if you have any questions,
> I can be reached at (907)344-1785.
>
> Rick Mueller
>
>
>
>
>
> SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION
> POSITION: Patient Resource Center Coordinator
> SALARY: DOE
> DIVISION: Medical Services, Community
> Education
> OPEN DATE: July 26, 2000
> CLOSES: August 2, 2000
>
> NATURE OF WORK: Operate the PRC to provide a safe place
> for clients to
> explore and gather health and wellness information.
> Develop, update, and maintain information resources such
> as the PRC Health Information web site, print materials,
> and audio-visual materials. Monitor client information
> needs to continuously improve information services and
> resources. Organize, develop, implement, and assist with
> cultural activities for the Native community, which will
> work towards improving the spiritual, physical, and
> mental well being of the Native Community.
>
> KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Knowledge of the culture
> and diversity of the native population. The individual
> must have substantial oral and written communication
> skills, including excellent listening skills and a strong
> customer service orientation. Must be able to respond to
> the differing needs of clients and cultivate an
> atmosphere where clients feel comfortable asking for
> information on difficult health and/or social issues.
> Must be proficient in the use of IBM-compatible computers
> and have experience with Microsoft Office applications.
> Knowledge of Medical terminology helpful but not
> necessary.
>
> QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree is required.
> Preference will be given to candidates with experience in
> health sciences, appropriate
> language/interpretive skills, and/or knowledge of the
> ANMC campus and its system. Must have experience using
> the Internet (and Intranets) preference will be given to
> candidates familiar with MS Internet Explorer, search
> engines, and Internet research tool and techniques. A
> valid driver license is required.
>
> INTERESTED APPLICANTS: Please complete a Southcentral
> Foundation application at 4501 Diplomacy Drive,
> Anchorage, Alaska. For more information contact Rachael
> Charleston.
>
> NATIVE PREFERENCE UNDER P.L. 93-638
> preference will not be given unless certification is
> attached to the
> application.
>
=====
Deanne Boisvert (dmboisvert@yahoo.com)
Program Coordinator- CWA Training Program
SEARHC- CHS
222 Tongass Drive
Sitka, Alaska 99835
907/966-8799 tel.
907/966-2489 fax
__________________________________________________
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#1392
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 14:27:18 -0500
From: Elizabeth Henderson
Subject: Missouri Health Educator Position
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Missouri Department of Health
Health Educator II (Salary Range: ($2,339 - 3,428)
Health Educator III (Salary Range: $2,631 - 3,890/month)
Health Program Representative III (Salary Range: $2,530 - 3,728)
The Bureau of Health Promotion has an opening (working title: Organ Donor Program Manager) in the Jefferson City Office. This is a highly responsible position. S/He is the Department Representative (responsible for liaison & support of the Governor Organ Donor Advisory Committee---GODAC). S/He develops public awareness and education strategies (statewide media campaigns, school poster contest, etc.) on the importance of organ donation and the availability of the organ donation registry. Also, s/he provides technical assistance to the GODAC, manages the budget and contracts for the program, coordinates meetings, and ensures the Missouri Organ Donor Registry Program is up to date and accessible to Organ Procurement Organizations.
Hlth Educator Min. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree with major specialization in health education or promotion plus a minimum of two years (level II), four years (level III) of professional health education or promotion experience, in the area of public health; community or worksite health promotion; comprehensive school health education; patient education; or health education research or teaching at the post-secondary level. For level III, 2 years must have been above entry level. Graduate work in health education, promotion, or public health (specialization in health education) may be substituted on a year-for- year basis (maximum 1 year) of the required experience.
Hlth Program Rep (HPR) III Min. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree with specialization in health care admin., public, personnel or business admin., the biological or social sciences, nursing, dietetics, education or closely related areas plus four years of professional or technical experience in public health, counseling, community organization, education, research, public, business or health care admin. or closely related areas of which one year must have been in public health or health delivery systems. (Graduate work in the specified educational areas may be substituted for a maximum of two years experience. A Masters in public health may be substituted for the stated specialized experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the stated education). Four years experience as a HPR in the Missouri merit system also qualifies an applicant.
Merit System Applications (may be downloaded at www.OA.state.mo.us/pers/, or call DOH Personnel @ (573) 751-6059 or e-mail: smithw1@mail.health.state.mo.us to obtain an app) must be sent by August 31, 2000, to Bill Smith, Recruiter, DOH Personnel Ofc., P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102. Cover letters & resumes may be sent with the app to Bill Smith. Apply for Health Educator II and/or III and/or Health Program Representative III.
Questions about the position? Contact Mike Carter, 573.522.2836 or E-mail: CarteM@mail.health.state.mo.us.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Services provided on a nondiscriminatory basis
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#1393
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 16:50:35 -0600
From: Michael McNeil
Subject: Text recommendation please
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I have agreed to teach a course titled "Human Response to Stress" this
fall and I am seeking a recommendation for a text to use with the
course. If anyone is teaching, or has taught, a similar course, will
you please share the name and publisher of the text you use. This is a
300 level health science course on my campus.
Thanks in advance for your help.
In health,
Michael
--
THE LIFESTYLES CENTER NOW HAS A NEW PHONE PREFIX AND NEW FAX NUMBER.
PLEASE UPDATE YOUR FILES ACCORDINGLY.
Michael P. McNeil, M.S.
Health Promotions Coordinator
Oswego State University
LifeStyles Center, WHC #10
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 312-5648 phone
(315) 312-2502 fax
Laughter is the most healthful exertion.
- Christoph Wildelm Hufeland
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#1394
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 13:05:31 -0400
From: "Furia, Andrea (NICHD)"
Subject: FYI - Health Status
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> Health Status 'Snapshot' Of All U.S. Counties Now On Web
> August 7, 2000
> WASHINGTON (HHS) - Officials and residents in 3,082 U.S. counties can now
> access a Web-based snapshot of their county's health status, the U.S.
> Department of Health and Human Services announced today. Causes of deaths,
> infectious diseases, teen mothers, and a host of other indicators from
> existing national data sets can be found on the Web at
> www.communityhealth.hrsa.gov.
> This unique source of data is found in the Community Health Status
> Indicators Reports (CHSI) funded by HHS' Health Resources and Services
> Administration (HRSA) and produced in collaboration with the National
> Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), the National
> Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the
> Public Health Foundation (PHF). The data covers the period from 1988 to
> 1998.
> "We encourage counties to compare their health status with the nation and
> 'peer counties' with similar characteristics and challenges, identify
> strengths and areas needing improvement, and share solutions for improving
> public health," said HRSA Administrator Claude Earl Fox, M.D., M.P.H. "In
> responding to requests from local and state public health leaders for more
> data, we wanted the project to be a bottom-up effort, with city, county,
> state and public health representatives involved in producing the reports
> and helping to guide the process. Community planning efforts have
> historically been hindered by the lack of comprehensive data at the local
> level. The CHSI reports help to fill this gap, but do not serve as a
> substitute for rigorous community needs assessment."
> The reports use existing national data or estimates that are available on
> all U.S. counties. Each county's report has demographic information with
> some 20 to 50 "peer" counties with similar population size, density, age
> distribution and poverty levels. For some indicators, estimates are
> derived from national data sources and adjusted to reflect the demographic
> and socioeconomic characteristics of individual counties and should be
> interpreted with caution.
> "This is a major effort that turns complex data into potentially useful
> information for assisting communities in their efforts to improve the
> public's health," said Ron Bialek, president of the PHF, a national,
> nonprofit organization dedicated to achieving healthy communities through
> applied research, training and technical assistance.
> Counties can measure themselves against their peer counties and all U.S.
> counties in relation to life expectancy, causes of death, the percent of
> adults who report fair or poor health, and the average number of unhealthy
> days reported for a month. And they can see how their county compares to
> peer counties' rates of infectious diseases such as hepatitis and measles.
>
> "We hope that local public health officials will find the CHSI Reports
> useful in structuring dialogue with their communities about health and
> health status," said NACCHO Executive Director Tom Milne. "For some, the
> reports may also be a starting point for community health assessment,
> planning and further data development -- for others, one more source of
> data to consider in improving their community's health status." NACCHO
> represents the nation's 3,000 public health agencies through policy
> development, resources and programs, and support for local public health
> practice and systems that protect and improve the health of communities.
> Birth outcomes, including low birth weight babies, unmarried mothers, and
> prenatal care, as well as death data, including breast cancer, homicide
> and heart disease can be compared with peer counties, the nation and
> federal Healthy People 2010 targets.
> Earlier this month, the reports were sent to county health officials for
> review and to provide contact information and supplemental local data to
> the CHSI Web site as an addendum to their county report. Local health
> officials also are encouraged to let the CHSI Project Team know where
> improvements can be made in how data are portrayed and to identify gaps
> where better local, state and national data would be helpful.
> "Empowering communities with health information and mobilizing
> partnerships to improve health status are essential public health
> services," said ASTHO Executive Director George E. Hardy, Jr., M.D.,
> M.P.H. "ASTHO is pleased to be part of this groundbreaking effort to
> present community data in a compelling way." ASTHO is a nonprofit public
> health organization that represents the leaders of state and territorial
> health agencies.
> HRSA sends some $4.7 billion annually to communities and states for health
> centers, HIV/AIDS primary care and support services, maternal and child
> health programs, and training a diverse health professions' workforce for
> medically underserved communities. Its 100% Access and Zero Health
> Disparities program is supporting some 200 "communities in action"
> building public/private sector coalitions and leveraging existing
> resources to improve access to care.
> With a new $25 million Community Access Program, HRSA will fund about 20
> communities this fiscal year to build integrated health care networks to
> serve uninsured and underinsured residents. State Planning Grants totaling
> $15 million also will go to states this fiscal year to learn more about
> causes of uninsurance and propose strategies for improving access to
> health insurance.
>
>
> Andrea C. Furia
> National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
> 31 Center Drive, Room 2A32
> Bethesda, MD 20892-2425
> (P) 301-435-3459
> (F) 301-496-7101
>
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#1395
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 12:36:40 -0500
From: Nancy Parsons
Subject: Health Education Week
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Our department, county health department, and hospital are trying to do some
advance planning for National Health Education Week. Does anyone know the theme
this year and if there will be a planning guide as there was last year?
Thank you for your help!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Nancy Parsons, Ph.D., MPH, CHES
Professor
Department of Community Health and Health Services Management
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
309/298-1746
309/298-2076 (fax)
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#1396
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 16:49:08 -0400
From: "Richard E. Cain"
Subject: Call for Programs
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CALL FOR PROGRAMS
Eastern District Association Convention of AAHPRED
Newport, Rhode Island
March 6 - 11, 2001
The EDA convention leadership team is seeking proposals that are discipline
specific
and cross disciplines. Also, those disciplines where HPERD disciplines
relate to math, reading,
social studies, and science, movement-learning connections, sport skill
development, fitness,
health, project adventure, coaching techniques and technology.
Submissions are due by September 1, 2000.
For a copy of the proposal submission form, contact:
Richard E. Cain, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Health Education
Rhode Island College
Room 129 HPEA Complex
Providence, RI 02908
401-456-9692
email: rcain@ric.edu
__________________________________
Richard E. Cain, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Health Education
Rhode Island College
Room 129 HPEA Complex
Providence, RI 02908-1991
401-456-9692 - Office
401-456-8875 - FAX at Office
401-946-6413 - Home
401-368-4944 - Cell
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#1397
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 20:36:37 -0400
From: Becky Smith
Subject: FW: scholarships to National Safety Council's Youth Safety Congre ss
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AAHE is forwarding the announcement below - please do not respond to AAHE -
contact the National Safety Council Directly. Thank you.
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
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Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 1:12 PM
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Subject: scholarships to National Safety Council's Youth Safety Congress
Attached is an announcement for scholarships to the National Safety
Council's Youth Safety Congress in Orlando, Florida. Scholarships are open
to minority students aged 10 to 20 years old. Applications are due by
September 11, so timing is tight.
I appreciate your placing this announcement in your listserves, newsletters,
and websites.
If you have any questions, please contact me at hochc@nsc.org or
202-974-2467.
Sincerely,
Christine Hoch
Environmental Health Center
National Safety Council
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#1398
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 09:06:28 -0500
From: Kathleen Allison
Subject: PA SOPHE/Health Educators' Institute
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Hi All.
I am working on the PA SOPHE planning committee for our March 2000 Health
Educators' Institute. We are brainstorming potential keynote speakers for
our theme "Health Education in a Virtual Environment". Any suggestions for
skilled keynote presenters who are well-practiced in this environment?
Thanks for the input!
Kathleen Allison
Kathleen Allison, MPH, CHES
Pennsylvania Breast Cancer and Environmental Risk Factor Project
111 Borland Lab
Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 863-8693 fax (814) 863-6132
email: kga3@psu.edu
website: http://pabcerf.psu.edu
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#1399
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 10:23:02 -0400
From: "Karen Denard Goldman & Robert L. Goldman"
Subject: Re: Health Education Week
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Nancy, Funny you should ask about National Health Education Week:
I was just about to post the following note...talk about timely!
National Health Education Week 2000 is October 16-20
The theme is Diabetes, with a special emphasis on Juvenile Diabetes
The Planning Guide is the same as last year's guide.
Additional resources re: Diabetes will be available in early September from
the
National Center for Health Education and SOPHE and maybe other members of the
Coalition of National Health Education Organizations (CNHEO)
The National Health Education Week Planning Guide will be available shortly on
the SOPHE website: www.sophe.org
Additional resources re: Diabetes will be posted as well on SOPHE and probably
on other CNHEO web sites
We are not certain if additional hard copies of the planning guide will be
available. SOPHE currently has some copies which you may wish to request by
e-mail: info@sophe.org
kdg
External Communications Committee, SOPHE
At 12:36 PM 8/10/00 -0500, Nancy Parsons wrote:
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>Our department, county health department, and hospital are trying to do some
>advance planning for National Health Education Week. Does anyone know the
theme
>this year and if there will be a planning guide as there was last year?
>
>Thank you for your help!
>
>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>Nancy Parsons, Ph.D., MPH, CHES
>Professor
>Department of Community Health and Health Services Management
>Western Illinois University
>1 University Circle
>Macomb, IL 61455
>309/298-1746
>309/298-2076 (fax)
>
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Health Marketing Consultant
184 Columbia Heights
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Phone: 9am-5pm EST: 718-855-2614
Fax: 718-855-1247
Email: RLGKDG@flash.net
Training Consultant, New York City Department of Health Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program
Coordinator, New York State Coalition for Health Education - use above address
and numbers to contact the coalition
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#1400
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 14:32:55 GMT
From: Victor Ramirez
Subject: Salary question
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Hey everybody in HEDIR-land,
I need the assistance of Health Educators, especially those who reside in
major metropolitan areas in the US, if there are any in NYC I would really
appreciate their input.
As a soon to be graduated with an MSPH and with approximately 1.5 to 2 years
work experience behind me, what would be considered an adequate starting
salary for someone working in the not-for-profit sector?
As we know, alot is dependent on the level of skillof each individual
oerson, but I am just looking for a rough estimate.
If there is anyone who could be of assistance, that would be greatly
appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Victor Ramirez
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#1401
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 09:26:24 -0600
From: "Stearns, Julee"
Subject: Unsubscribe
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Please take me off the list serve.
Julee N. Stearns
Health Educator
The University of Montana
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#1402
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 12:08:24 -0400
From: Kenneth Packer
Subject: Attachments
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Dear HEDIR,
I want to thank Beckie Smith for sending us the announcement via AAHE.
However, I would like to suggest that we all do NOT send information as
attachments on HEDIR whenever possible. Put the information in the body
of the message.
I suggest this for two reasons. First many times an attachment is
formatted in a way that members can not open or read. But second, and
MOST IMPORTANTLY, attachments can carry viruses! Many of us have a
policy not to open attachments as a way to keep our computers "clean."
)It is sort of like safe sex, as apposed to safer sex!)
We often think of computer viruses as coming from "hackers" trying to do
harm, but they can come from friends who do not even know they are
spreading them. (Sounds like a good health education message to me!)
Here is an example of an ounce of prevention can save a lot of grief.
Consider this food for thought and action, not necessarily a topic for
lengthy discussion.
Sincerely,
--
Kenneth L. Packer
Health Educator & Independent FlashNet Training Manager
41 Cardinal Dr., Washingtonville, NY 10992
(Work) 845-496-8698 (Home) 845-496-3708 (Fax) 845-496-0453
(E-mail) packer18@flash.net
(Web Sites) www.flashnetmarketing.com/reps/1282079
www.flash.net/~packer18
(Netscape/AOL Instant Message Screen Name) klpacker18
Know of anyone needing help getting on the Internet, reducing
their online costs, improving the quality of their service, or
would like to earn money marketing Internet and E-mail service?
Have them give me a call. Internet and E-mail packages starting
at $10.83/month! Web Hosting available.
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#1403
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 12:30:15 -0400
From: "Head, Carmen"
Subject: New & Improved School Health Web Site at NSBA
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Dear Colleagues:
On behalf of Brenda Z. Greene, Tiffany Hinton, and myself, we are delighted
to announce a brand new Web site for the School Health Programs at the
National School Boards Association (NSBA). Our address--
http://www.nsba.org/schoolhealth --hasn't changed, but we've undergone a
major design overhaul and reorganization, so hopefully you'll find our Web
face attractive and easy to navigate.
You can still search over 100 records from our School Health Resource
Database (more coming soon!), and you can read the full text of school
health articles from NSBA publications. Materials address topics such as
coordinated school health, prevention of HIV/STDs and teen pregnancy, and
promoting lifelong health through physical activity, healthy eating, and
tobacco use prevention. You can email specific requests for information,
and our news update section is updated frequently. With the help of our
Youth Advisory Panel, we've added a new section for youth; please encourage
young people you know to answer our Question of the Month, and please check
back to find out what young people are saying about health issues and
schools.
We are deeply indebted to former Project Associate for NSBA's School Health
Programs, Pam Ehrenberg and Teri Yale, NSBA's Web genius. We are also
grateful to Michele Mann and Carrie Marty in NSBA's Production Department,
who helped guide our work with an outside design firm and helped us to
arrive at the current look!
Carmen J. Head
Project Specialist, Teen Pregnancy Prevention
School Health Programs
National School Boards Association
1680 Duke St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-6169 phone
(703) 548-5516 fax
Please visit our Web site http://www.nsba.org/schoolhealth
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#1404
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 11:39:51 -0600
From: Jeanne Herman
Subject: join HEDIR
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I am back from summer trips and would like to be included on the HEDIR
listserv. Could you also tell me how to enroll seniors on the student
HEDIR list?
THANKS.
Jeanne Herman
GAC
Dr. Jeanne M. Herman
Professor and Chair
Department of Health and Exercise Science
Office 212 E Lund Center
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
St. Peter, MN 56082
507-933-7614
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#1405
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 10:01:21 -0700
From: Judy Harris
Subject: Please Post: CHES Credit for Fall Internet Classes
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Continuing Education Courses Via Internet for Fall Term
We are pleased to announce our Fall term on-line courses offered by Portland
Community College, Institute for Health Professionals.
Chronic Pain
Violence Prevention.
Domestic Violence: Prevention and Intervention
Bloodborne Pathogens
Basic Cardiac Arrhythmias
Pharmacology for Nurses
Each course is approved for Category I CHES credits.
There is no extra charge for CHES credits for Internet classes.
Chronic Pain
This class will help health care professionals understand and effectively work
with patients experiencing chronic pain. Review the differences between acute
and chronic pain (physical and psychological) and understand the diagnostic
process for "chronic pain syndrome". Explore traditional as well as integrative
treatment therapies as well as the psychological consequences of enduring
chronic pain, depression, and grieving. You will learn effective communication
methods, as well as the A,B,C’s of attitude adjustment. Health Educators will
gain insight and compassion in understanding patients suffering from a chronic
pain condition, and they will be able to communicate with them on a deeper
level, providing optimal care.
Objectives:
Participants will be able to: Discuss the differences between acute and chronic
pain; acquire an understanding of the patient’s physical suffering and what
happens in the "system" in terms of compensation, etc., discuss treatment
therapies, both traditional and collective, and the psychological consequences
of enduring chronic pain.
The web site address for this course is:
http://www.learnonline.pcc.edu/public/ceu94f/index.html
Domestic Violence: Prevention and Intervention
An important course for all health professionals. Each year, approximately
2,000 women in the United States die as a result of domestic violence. A
article in JAMA (8/4/98) reports that 37% of women seen in hospital emergency
departments say they have experienced domestic abuse during their lifetimes.
Yet, research has shown that as few as 5% of battered women are identified and
treated in emergency rooms. Participants will learn techniques useful to ask
routine questions of patients that will screen them for possible domestic
abuse. Currently health professionals report that they are hesitant to ask such
questions because they are afraid of invading the privacy of their clients,
they are uncomfortable with the topic, they don't know how or what to ask, or
have not been trained to ask the appropriate screening questions. Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to: Discuss
demographic data regarding the incidence of domestic abuse, discuss the myths
that revolve around domestic abuse, identify signals that domestic abuse may be
occurring, develop screening techniques and questions to assist in identifying
victims of domestic abuse.
The web site address for this course is :
http://www.learnonline.pcc.edu/public/ceu954/index.html
Violence Prevention and Bloodborne Pathogens.
You can register on line by going to www.pcc.edu then go to programs and
classes, then to distance learning, then to enrolling at PCC. Follow
directions to the on-line registration page. The college will enroll you
and send you a bill in about two weeks. There is no extra fee for out of
state residents for continuing education courses.
Then go to the URL listed below and follow the instructions
Violence Prevention Course.
The web site address is:
http://www.learnonline.pcc.edu/public/ceu938Qjh/index.html
Bloodborne Pathogens Course
The web site address is:
http://www.learnonline.pcc.edu/public/ceu9481jh/index.html
Other web courses that may be of interest to health professionals
We also have another course on line this Fall , pharmacology.\
If you are interested in this course the description address is:
http://www.learnonline.pcc.edu/public/ceu936h/index.html
You cannot access the courses until after you are registered. Then I will send
you the instructions to get into the course lessons.
Click on the login area at the bottom of the welcome page. A box will appear
with two areas to fill in. The first is a User name and the second is a
password.
After you have registered please e-mail me and I will give you the information
you need in order to access the lessons.
Work at your own pace, the only constraint is that you finish by the end of the
term, for Fall , December 16th.
When you are ready, you can take the final exam, an open book exam, on-line
or e-mail me and I will send you by e-mail or by fax. Complete it and send
it back to me. Grades are pass or no pass. You need a 70% to pass.
There is no extra charge for CHES credits for Internet classes.
You can send the tuition to the address on the bill you will
receive from the college. All courses are approved for Category I CHES credit.
You should be able to get started now. Your name will not be added and you
will not be able to access the lessons until you have registered. When you
do so, please e-mail me so I can enter your password into the class. We
will correspond mostly by e-mail.
If you have any other problems, please contact me.
from the college.
If you have any problems accessing the courses, please contact me.
Good Luck
Judy.
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#1406
Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 22:29:24 -0500
From: Alan Ernst
Subject: Program Director Job in Atlanta
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please check out the new listing under "commmunity health" at
http://www.nyu.edu/education/hepr/jobs/jobbank/
It is a position with the Georgia State Department of Health for a
Program Director for tobacco use prevention.
I have been working this summer with the state of Georgia to set up
their comprehensive tobacco control program and would be glad to answer
any questions you might have about this position.
Please send e-mail to: adernst@earthlink.net
This job posting closes on Friday August 18th.
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#1407
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 23:22:15 EDT
From: GrahamCHES@AOL.COM
Subject: subscribe - how?
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Hello - I am sure I once subscribed to this bu tneed ot join again........How
do I do that??
Thank you in advance.
Dawn Graham, CHES
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#1408
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 11:39:43 -0400
From: Kathleen Mclaughlin
Subject: Re: New directions
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
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I am a health edjucation supervisor in a small rural/suburban county health
department. we will be losing a substantial amount of grant funding next
year and the majority of my staff is moving on to bigger and better things.
We, obviously, are at a cross roads. Staff will be replaced but funding will
be tight for a few months. And I will be retiring in 3.5 years. I have been
asked to re-design or restructure our "Health education" program: give it a
new name, set our own (rather than grant imposed) goals, set new directions,
develop something innovative, do exciting stuff. I am all for that, but I
would like to hear from others what they would do under these circumstances.
Please share your dreams and thoughts.
Kathleen
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#1409
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 23:34:22 -0400
From: Donald B Ardell
Subject: Re: New directions
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Kathleen
Why not conduct an original wellness education campaign? Promote the idea that
the best strategy for health is to help people learn what they need to know in
order to live in a fashion that they will not get sick in the first place, or at
least lower the odds of illness and premature death while increasing the chances
of advanced well being?
I'll send you a few items that you might include if you took this approach.
Don
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#1410
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 12:05:51 -0400
From: "Karen Denard Goldman & Robert L. Goldman"
Subject: Fwd: Re: New directions
** University of Alabama Distance Education
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>
> Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 12:01:40 -0400
> To: Kathleen Mclaughlin
> From: "Karen Denard Goldman Robert L. Goldman"
> Subject: Re: New directions
>
> I'd have a full staff retreat for a day or two, facilitated by an
"outsider",
> away from the office, with an invited advisory group of consumers,
academics,
> health ed leaders, etc. from the area you serve to show up (day 2) after
> you'd had some team building opportunities.
>
> Now there's a dream team!
>
> kdg
>
> At 11:39 AM 8/14/00 -0400, you wrote:
> >** University of Alabama Distance Education
> >** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
> >** More information:
> http://www.ches.ua.edu/health 9/20
> >
> >I am a health edjucation supervisor in a small rural/suburban county health
> >department. we will be losing a substantial amount of grant funding next
> >year and the majority of my staff is moving on to bigger and better things.
> >We, obviously, are at a cross roads. Staff will be replaced but funding
will
> >be tight for a few months. And I will be retiring in 3.5 years. I have
been
> >asked to re-design or restructure our "Health education" program: give it a
> >new name, set our own (rather than grant imposed) goals, set new
directions,
> >develop something innovative, do exciting stuff. I am all for that, but I
> >would like to hear from others what they would do under these
circumstances.
> >Please share your dreams and thoughts.
> >
> >Kathleen
> >
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> >
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Summer: 184 Columbia Heights
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 9am-5pm EST: 718-855-2614
Fax: 718-855-1247
Email: RLGKDG@flash.net
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#1411
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 18:25:51 GMT
From: laurie schierer
Subject: Re: New directions
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
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Kathleen:
In Illinois the state health department has organized a process called IPLAN
(Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Needs). Basically each county
formed a committee to do a county-wide health needs assessment and then
identified the three health priorities based on the needs assessment. Then
strategies and activities were developed based on the three priorities. It
hasn't been perfect, but it has helped us all keep focused on the areas of
greatest need on a regional basis. By making the committee diverse,
representing business, organizations, clergy, etc. there has broad-based
'buy in' to do something in the areas identified. Many of the larger
counties have a committee for each health priority that continues to work
together on their individual health priority. The process has really
increased the amount of collaboration on health issues. Additionally, it
has given more 'teeth' to grant applications we have developed in the
priority areas.
I applaud your administration for having the forsight to encourage the
development of programs based on need as opposed to funding.
If you would like information on our IPLAN information, just let me know.
Laurie Schierer
Woodford County Health Dept/
Eureka Community Hospital
109 S. Major
Eureka, IL
(309) 467-2371 ext. 4213
fax (309)467-5104
laurieschierer@hotmail.com
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#1412
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 15:00:30 -0400
From: helen welle-graf
Subject: MPH in Biostatistics
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY ANNOUNCES NEW GRADUATE PROGRAM IN =
BIOSTATISTICS: Georgia Southern University (GSU) announces a new =
graduate program: the Master of Public Health with emphasis in =
Biostatistics=20
(MPHB), effective Fall, 2000. The MPHB focuses upon the design, =
analysis, interpretation and reporting of experiments that collect =
health related data. The Biostatistics curriculum, developed in =
consultation with Dr. Karl E. Peace, distinguished alumnus of GSU and =
ASA Fellow, will prepare individuals to function as applied =
biostatisticians in health related fields, particularly in the =
pharmaceutical industry or governmental agencies. Career opportunities =
for the applied biostatistican include both laboratory and management =
positions in the pharmaceutical industry, government and university =
affiliated hospital settings. Research activities within the MPHB =
emphasize the design, data collection and computer methodology, =
statistical analysis, interpretation and reporting of medical, drug, =
biologics and device related studies in disease intervention. For =
further information, please contact: Dr. Kevin L. Burke, Department of =
Health and Kinesiology, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA =
30460-8076, Voice (912) 681- 5267, FAX: (912) 681-0381, E-Mail: =
kevburke@gsaix2.cc.gasou.edu and/or Dr. Charles W. Champ, Department of =
Math and Computer Science, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA =
30460-8093, Voice (912) 681-5477, Fax (912) 681-0654, E-mail: =
cchamp@gsvms2.cc.gasou.edu.
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#1413
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 15:13:09 -0700
From: Margo Harris
Subject: Diabetes Theme with a Twist
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: http://www.ches.ua.edu/health 9/20
Interesting that the theme of National Health Education Week is diabetes.
You can't pick up a journal focusing on any population without reading
something about diabetes. In fact, my finger almost fell off my mouse when
I saw a title related to diabetes and liposuction. I have to confess (will
anyone else join me?), that when I read the word liposuction I sort of
cringe, and I hadn't really considered any therapeutic value that
liposuction offered. Now large volume liposuction removes at least 10
pounds of body fat, and that would be helpful. Here's a brief clip from one
trial:
Diabetes Prevention Trial - Type 2 (DPT-2) is a clinical trial being
conducted in New York City and Bethesda, Maryland, to test the physiologic
effects and underlying compensatory metabolic changes resulting from removal
of subcutaneous fat by liposuction. The study is supported by the National
Institutes of Health, the Plastic Surgery Education Foundation, and the
Lipoplasty Society of North America.
Large-volume liposuction is the surgical removal of at least 10 pounds (4.5
kg) of body fat, usually from the abdomen, hips, or chest. DPT-2 is based on
a previous study showing salutary health benefits from large-volume
liposuction, including increased insulin sensitivity (Giese SY, Bulan E,
Commons G, Spear SL, Yanovski J. Improvements in cardiovascular risk profile
with large volume liposuction: a pilot study. Submitted, Plast Reconstr
Surg, May 2000). The current trial will assess the potential of liposuction
to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes and its associated comorbid
sequelae. In addition, it will evaluate whether liposuction can promote
health benefits, including weight loss, decreased body fat mass, decreased
systolic blood pressure, and fasting insulin levels.
If you want the full text of the article, it appears on Medscape -
http://www.medscape.com/Medscape/WomensHealth/journal/2000/v05.n04/wh0811.01
/wh0811.01.html You do need to be a member to reach the page, but
membership is free. The amazing thing about health information is how much
more information there is every day. Margo
Margo Harris
Harris Training & Consulting Services
Seattle, WA
Email: margo@htcs.com
Internet: www.htcs.com
"I know God won't give me anything I can't handle.
I just wish (s)he didn't trust me so much." Mother Theresa
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#1414
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 23:21:20 -0400
From: Kelli McCormack Brown
Subject: Internet Use
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: http://www.ches.ua.edu/health 9/20
I am looking for a recent statistic for the number of Internet users in
the US and/or worldwide.
I have one from May 1999 from the Internet Index, but have been unable
to find anything more recent.
Does anyone have a resource that provides more updated information? If
so, please send resource to me.
Thanks in advance.
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#1415
Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 10:51:22 -0400
From: Kenneth Packer
Subject: Internet usage
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: http://www.ches.ua.edu/health 9/20
Dear Kelli,
You asked about Internet use statistics. Below is an article from
Computer Industry Almanac. I believe it is the latest estimates
available. Their web site is http://www.c-i-a.com/ They have other
data and information available.
Hope this is helpful in your research.
Sincerely,
:-)}Ken Packer
-----------------copy of article-------------
Computer Industry Almanac Inc.
For Immediate Release; Contact: Karen Petska, k.petska@c-i-a.com
U.S. Tops 100 Million Internet Users According to
Computer Industry Almanac
November 4, 1999-- According to the Computer Industry Almanac the U.S.
has
an overwhelming lead in Internet users with over 110 million projected
for
year-end 1999, which is nearly 43% of the total 259 million worldwide
Internet
users.
The top 15 countries with the most Internet users are ranked in the
table below. The rankings are based on year-end 1999 estimates. The
U.S. is the clear leader with over 5 times as many Internet users today
as the second place country.
Top 15 Countries in Internet Use at Year-End 1999
Rank Country Internet Users (#K)
1 U.S. 110,825
2 Japan 18,156
3 U.K. 13,975
4 Canada 13,277
5 Germany 12,285
6 Australia 6,837
7 Brazil 6,790
8 China 6,308
9 France 5,696
10 South Korea 5,688
11 Taiwan 4,790
12 Italy 4,745
13 Sweden 3,950
14 Netherlands 2,933
15 Spain 2,905
These are results from a report by Computer Industry Almanac that
estimates the number of Internet users and per capita users in 50
countries from 1990 to 1999 and projections for 2000, 2002 and 2005.
There will be over 490 million Internet users or 79.4 per 1,000 people
worldwide at year-end 2002 and over 765 million users or 118 per 1,000
people by year-end 2005. The U.S. will have one-third of the total users
in 2002 and declining to 27% of the Internet users at year-end 2005.
Computer Industry Almanac Inc. publishes the Internet Industry Almanac
and
Computer Industry Almanac, which have statistics, projections, salaries,
trends, companies, employment, products, publications and more for the
Internet and computer industries. For information about the Forecasts
see Forecasts.
Home | Contact: kpetska@c-i-a.com | Statistics Methodology | Order
Form
---------------------end of copy-----------
--
Kenneth L. Packer
Health Educator & Independent FlashNet Training Manager
41 Cardinal Dr., Washingtonville, NY 10992
(Work) 845-496-8698 (Home) 845-496-3708 (Fax) 845-496-0453
(E-mail) packer18@flash.net
(Web Sites) www.flashnetmarketing.com/reps/1282079
www.flash.net/~packer18
(Netscape/AOL Instant Message Screen Name) klpacker18
Know of anyone needing help getting on the Internet, reducing
their online costs, improving the quality of their service, or
would like to earn money marketing Internet and E-mail service?
Have them give me a call. Internet and E-mail packages starting
at $10.83/month! Web Hosting available.
------------------------------
#1416
Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 12:23:59 -0500
From: "Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D."
Subject: Back on-line
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: http://www.ches.ua.edu/health 9/20
After a two week server problem the systems are now back on-line. The
electronic journal is also available, and until I punch in all of the
userids and passwords, all are able to access it with the following:
userid: siuc
password: saluki
I anticipate that all userid and passwords will be included within one week.
Thanks for your patience.
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
------------------------------
#1417
Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 13:05:24 -0500
From: "Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D."
Subject: PPT ClearingHouse, Syllabus Clearinghouse
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: http://www.ches.ua.edu/health 9/20
In mid-July I created two directories on the web that health educators can
use for their professional growth...one was a power point
clearinghouse....and the other was a course syllabus clearinghouse. The
idea was for health educators to download and use accordingly...also to
upload if they would like to share their programs or syllabi.
Now that my server is back on-line I would like to reannounce that this
service is now available. Go to the following web pages to read the
protocol and how to upload and download. If you have any problems or
questions, please contact me.
powerpoint:
http://www.kittle.siu.edu/ppt
Syllabi:
http://www.kittle.siu.edu/syllabi
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
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#1418
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 12:15:00 -0500
From: Gail Gruendemann
Subject: relocated - put back on list
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Please place me back on the HEDIR list.
Thanks!
_____________________________________________________
Dr. Gail Gruendemann, MPH, CHES
Director of Worksite Health Promotion
Dept. of Health and Human Performance
132 Memorial Hall / P.O. Box 5838
Winona State University
Winona, Minnesota 55987
507-457-5456
fax 507-457-5606
e-mail: ggruendemann@vax2.winona.msus.edu
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#1419
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:03:13 -0500
From: Carol Brownson
Subject: sign up
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Apologies for sending this to all. It's the only address I could find.
I haven't been getting messages, so need to check into my status on the listserve, or find out how to re-enroll. Thanks.
Carol A. Brownson, Program Director
Longer Life Center
Division of Health Behavior Research
Washington University
4444 Forest Park Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 286-1915
FAX: (314) 286-1919
e-mail: brownson@im.wustl.edu
------------------------------
#1420
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 10:33:01 +0300
From: Ansa Ojanlatva
Subject: looking for Randy Scwartz
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Hello,
I have sent a number of messages to the editor of the new SOPHE (Randy
Schwartz) at the e-mail address listed on the information page --first
in February and then a month or two later again once or twice, without a
response.
Would someone happen to know if there is a mistake on the www-pages or
has something happened to him so that he is perhaps no longer working in
that capacity? Or am I having trouble in getting my inquiries through?
The messages have not been returned.
Thank you for your assistance.
--
dos. Ansa Ojanlatva
Dept Public Health
University of Turku
20520 Turku/Finland
tel. +358-2-333-8513
fax +358-2-333-8439
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#1421
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 08:53:38 -0500
From: Carol Brownson
Subject: incentives
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
I am looking for information/ literature on the role of incentives in the health behavior change process. What's the evidence about their value? What do they help achieve? What types of incentives work? For whom?
I'm doing some of my own lit review as well, and would appreciate any direction you can give me. Thanks.
Carol A. Brownson, Program Director
Longer Life Center
Division of Health Behavior Research
Washington University
4444 Forest Park Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 286-1915
FAX: (314) 286-1919
e-mail: brownson@im.wustl.edu
------------------------------
#1422
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 10:09:17 -0600
From: SHELLY MOORE
Subject: Dental Health Education for Homeless People
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Hello All,
I work for an agency in New York City that coordinates medical and social services at sites where homeless people stay or visit. We are about to add dental care services to several of our medical clinics, and I have been asked to develop dental health education programs that will target single adults, parents, and children. I've done a literature search and I'm pretty familiar with the needs of the population at this point. But I haven't found any existing programs that deal specifically with these issues. I thought I would check in here before I reinvent the wheel. Thanks in advance for any feedback or suggestions!
Shelly Moore
Health Educator
Care for the Homeless
------------------------------
#1423
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 12:35:09 -0500
From: "Keely S. Rees"
Subject: video/visual resources
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
I am looking for a video or other visual resource (not books) that
Masters and Johnson produced/published regarding sexual response and
others of their research and sexuality therapies. I have not had success
in locating a catalog source or listing of such resources. Any
suggestions would be greatly appreciated-thanks!
------------------------------
#1424
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2000 17:30:04 -0500
From: bench1@LAKMAIL.COM
Subject: laser printer toner cartridges
** University of Alabama Distance Education
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** More information: 9/20
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#1425
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2000 11:27:56 AM
From: UR24lpCfU@HPOV.GWDG.DE
Subject: Supersleuth Tells All, Make 10K A Month
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Oprah, Nightline, Maria Shriver, 48 Hours, 20/20, Playboy, Kiplingers and more have all interviewed this famous Private Investigator. Now, you too can make substantial income using his highly sought- after SECRETS.
Thank you for your interest in our training Course! We offer the most extensive training course in "How to Collect Judicial Judgments" available!!! In fact, we created this industry.
If you are like many people, you are not even sure what a Judicial Judgment is and why processing Judicial Judgments can earn you very substantial income.
When one person or business files suit against another person or business and wins, then winner than has a Judicial Judgment. You are happy you won, but you will soon find out the shocking fact: "Its now up to you to Collect on the Judgment". The court does not require the loser to pay you. The court will not even help you. In fact, employees of the court are forbidden by law from telling you how to collect the judgment. Basically, the winner has a piece of paper. You must trace the loser down, find their assets; their employment, bank accounts, real estate, stocks and bonds, etc. The nations most recognized private investigator will teach how to do it all!
Very few people know how to find these assets or what to do when they are found. The result is that millions of Judgments are just sitting in files and being forgotten. This is entirely non-confrontational and requires no special licensing.
Right now in the United States there is between 200 and 300 billion dollars of uncollected Judicial Judgments. For every Judgment that is paid, 5 or more Judgments take its place.
The income potential is substantial in this profession. Using the techniques taught in this course, people are now working full-time making $96,000.00 to over $200,000.00 per year, Part-time associates are earning between $24,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year. Most choose to work out of their homes, other build sizable organizations.
Today, people trained in this business opportunity are processing over 500 million dollars in Judicial Judgments.
So, if you've ever dreamed of the financial freedom that owning your own business can provide. Dreamed of an early retirement, this may be the opportunity for you. None of your days will be dull. You will be mentally challenged. This business protects you from corporate downsizing. This business is your ticket to freedom from others telling you what to do. This business lets you control your destiny! Our training has made this happen for many others already, Make it happen for you!
If the above sounds interesting to you then its time for you to talk to a real live human being, no cost or obligation on your part.
Please call us at 1-303-423-9190, between the hours of 9:00am - 6:00pm Mountain Time (our mornings are reserved for support of our associates), Monday -friday.
Thank you for your time and interest.
------------------------------
#1426
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2000 14:11:05 -0400
From: Michaela Conley
Subject: Re: Supersleuth Tells All, Make 10K A Month
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Hello All,
Just wanted to assure you that I will be pursuing these
spamming-scum-bags! As you may note from the email address from which it
was sent, they're sending junk from a domain registered outside of the US
which makes it very unlikely that I'll get anywhere with them. Of course,
they know this. But I wanted to assure you that as Mark's advertising
strong-arm, :-) they will hear from me!
BTW, DO NOT REPLY TO THEIR EMAIL. If you do you'll be providing them with
a good email address for their future use or to sell to other like minded
scum-bag vendors.
Have a good week!
Michaela Conley
HPCAREER.NET, llc
At 11:27 AM 8/20/00 +0000, UR24lpCfU@HPOV.GWDG.DE wrote:
>** University of Alabama Distance Education
>** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
>** More information: 9/20
>
>Oprah, Nightline, Maria Shriver, 48 Hours, 20/20, Playboy, Kiplingers and
>more have all interviewed this famous Private Investigator. Now, you too
>can make substantial income using his highly sought- after SECRETS.
>
>Thank you for your interest in our training Course! We offer the most
>extensive training course in "How to Collect Judicial Judgments"
>available!!! In fact, we created this industry.
>
>If you are like many people, you are not even sure what a Judicial
>Judgment is and why processing Judicial Judgments can earn you very
>substantial income.
>When one person or business files suit against another person or business
>and wins, then winner than has a Judicial Judgment. You are happy you won,
>but you will soon find out the shocking fact: "Its now up to you to
>Collect on the Judgment". The court does not require the loser to pay you.
>The court will not even help you. In fact, employees of the court are
>forbidden by law from telling you how to collect the judgment. Basically,
>the winner has a piece of paper. You must trace the loser down, find their
>assets; their employment, bank accounts, real estate, stocks and bonds,
>etc. The nations most recognized private investigator will teach how to do
>it all!
>
>Very few people know how to find these assets or what to do when they are
>found. The result is that millions of Judgments are just sitting in files
>and being forgotten. This is entirely non-confrontational and requires no
>special licensing.
>
>Right now in the United States there is between 200 and 300 billion
>dollars of uncollected Judicial Judgments. For every Judgment that is
>paid, 5 or more Judgments take its place.
>
>The income potential is substantial in this profession. Using the
>techniques taught in this course, people are now working full-time making
>$96,000.00 to over $200,000.00 per year, Part-time associates are earning
>between $24,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year. Most choose to work out of
>their homes, other build sizable organizations.
>
>Today, people trained in this business opportunity are processing over 500
>million dollars in Judicial Judgments.
>
>So, if you've ever dreamed of the financial freedom that owning your own
>business can provide. Dreamed of an early retirement, this may be the
>opportunity for you. None of your days will be dull. You will be mentally
>challenged. This business protects you from corporate downsizing. This
>business is your ticket to freedom from others telling you what to do.
>This business lets you control your destiny! Our training has made this
>happen for many others already, Make it happen for you!
>
>If the above sounds interesting to you then its time for you to talk to a
>real live human being, no cost or obligation on your part.
>
>Please call us at 1-303-423-9190, between the hours of 9:00am - 6:00pm
>Mountain Time (our mornings are reserved for support of our associates),
>Monday -friday.
>Thank you for your time and interest.
>
>**Thanks for supporting the HEDIR by Advertising Jobs!
>** More info:
------------------------------
#1427
Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 23:05:26 -0700
From: "Paul \"Akeedy\" Ezeji"
Subject: Re: Class activity for Physical health class
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Hello All,
Could anyone suggest appropriate class activities for a 3cr hr. physical
health class . This course holds M,W.&F for 55minshas and has three sections
with about 25 students in each section. If we get a reply in the next
minute it is all for better.Just saying we need an imput as quickly as
possible.
Have a good week!
Paul N Ezeji, Ph.D., CHES
------------------------------
#1428
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 01:23:46 -0700
From: "Paul \"Akeedy\" Ezeji"
Subject: Re: Class activity for Physical health class
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Hello All,
Please I mean 'physical education' and not 'physical health.' Thanks
Ezeji
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul "Akeedy" Ezeji
To: HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU
Date: Monday, August 21, 2000 11:05 PM
Subject: Re: Re: Class activity for Physical health class
>
>
>Hello All,
>
>Could anyone suggest appropriate class activities for a 3cr hr. physical
>health class . This course holds M,W.&F for 55minshas and has three
sections
>with about 25 students in each section. If we get a reply in the next
>minute it is all for better.Just saying we need an imput as quickly as
>possible.
>
>Have a good week!
>
>Paul N Ezeji, Ph.D., CHES
>
------------------------------
#1429
Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:30:28 -0500
From: Michael Pejsach
Subject: Health Education Hall of Fame
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
82 votes cast thus far..........
The current nominees and their votes are in the graphic below (jpeg). If
the jpeg isn't coming up in your e-mail, simply go to
.
To look at the list future Hall of Fame Nominees (only six candidates
will be listed every three weeks), please go to
.
I'm sure someone is missing from the list.
To add someone to the list, go to
, see who is on the list, and
then, if necessary, reply to this e-mail.
To vote for the current roster of nominees, go to
To get more information on the process and criteria, please go to
.
All of these folks can be in "Health Ed Hall of Fame." This is not
competitive. However, it takes 25 votes to get in to the Hall of Fame.
We should be able to find at least 25 health educators to add to the
list. I am hoping for 100. They're out there, and we need to applaud
their contribution.
As it stands right now, only Larry Green qualifies.
Ask your Health Education History students to participate (add names and
vote). Ask your colleagues to vote. This is YOUR list.
Don't miss this opportunity.
Press releases are ready to mail to all the media so that we can get
some marketing exposure out of this.
If you have a particular media channel you believe needs to be included,
please let me know.
Isn't it time we start letting the rest of the world know that we have a
history/herstory?
Isn't this part of letting the rest of the world know what a
professionally prepared health education specialist is all about?
The voting for the folks on this list end in 7 days! Please
participate.
[Image]
PS: As they say in Louisiana, "vote often."
Also: We have added an annual "Great 25 Health Educators." Do you know
a quiet, hard working health educator who deserves recognition for all
her/his hard work (programming, management, innovativeness, etc.)?
Please go to for more
information (it's towards the middle of the page).
---------------------------
Michael Pejsach, Ed.D., CHES
SchoolCare, L.L.C.
Louisiana Contact, Voice: (734) 552-7094; fax: (504) 467-6039
Michigan Contact, Voice: (734) 432-3650, ext. 226; fax: (734) 432-3651
----------------------------
healthedman@home.com
(healthbehavior.org/healthbehavior.net; AHEA.ORG)
----------------------------
PS: As they say in Louisiana, "vote often."
Also: We have added an annual "Great 25 Health Educators." Do you know a quiet, hard working health educator who deserves recognition for all her/his hard work (programming, management, innovativeness, etc.)?
Please go to for more information (it's towards the middle of the page).
---------------------------
Michael Pejsach, Ed.D., CHES
SchoolCare, L.L.C.
Louisiana Contact, Voice: (734) 552-7094; fax: (504) 467-6039
Michigan Contact, Voice: (734) 432-3650, ext. 226; fax: (734) 432-3651
----------------------------
healthedman@home.com
(healthbehavior.org/healthbehavior.net; AHEA.ORG)
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#1430
Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 11:21:17 -0400
From: Kelli McCormack Brown
Subject: What Influences School Board Members' Decision Making?
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
I am trying to track down articles, reports, etc. that identify what
influences school board members in their decision making process
regarding health related issues.
I have been able to find a few articles, but not many. The Nat Sch
Board Assoc has provided me with some materials as well.
Any assistance with this is appreciated.
Kelli McCormack Brown
University of South Florida
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#1431
Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 10:33:05 -0500
From: Lara Jones
Subject: Re: What Influences School Board Members' Decision Making?
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
I would be interested in learning about any references you find. Would you please post them on the HEDIR?
Lara M Jones MPH, MBA
Bloomington Public Health
1900 W. Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
952-563-8900
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#1432
Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 10:51:46 -0600
From: Jeanne Herman
Subject: mentors
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
I am currently designing a senior seminar for school health education
majors. As part of the course I use current school health educators as
electronic mentors but would also like to assign each student (small
number) a mentor who is completing graduate work in health education,
preferably with a focus on K-12 school health education.
If you are a grad student who might be interested in talking electronically
with one of my students perhaps five or six times during the semester,
would you respond to jherman@gac.edu? Thanks very much.
Jeanne Herman
Gustavus
Dr. Jeanne M. Herman
Professor and Chair
Department of Health and Exercise Science
Office 212E Lund Center
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
St. Peter, MN 56082
507-933-7614
jherman@gac.edu
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#1433
Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 12:53:53 -0400
From: RS Gold
Subject: Re: What Influences School Board Members' Decision Making?
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Kelli
It's a little dated, but in 1985 the American Association of School Administrators published a "what works" compendium; and I believe School Boards were mentioned. This was done as part of the Oberteuffer Symposium series that marked the 100th anniversary of AAHPERD/AAHE. In any case, they are another potential source of information.
bob
At 11:21 AM 8/21/00 -0400, Kelli McCormack Brown wrote:
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** More information: 9/20
I am trying to track down articles, reports, etc. that identify what
influences school board members in their decision making process
regarding health related issues.
I have been able to find a few articles, but not many. The Nat Sch
Board Assoc has provided me with some materials as well.
Any assistance with this is appreciated.
Kelli McCormack Brown
University of South Florida
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#1434
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 09:45:01 +0300
From: Ansa Ojanlatva
Subject: Randy Schwartz
** University of Alabama Distance Education
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** More information: 9/20
Hi again,
I have not been able to connect with the new editor of the new SOPHE
publication --as I had him in the notes.
The authors of books are beginning to solicit book companies and have
them bid against each other for publication purposes in this country, I
see. Perhaps it is more common elsewhere? However, for the authors of
professional articles, the issue is not the same, I assume. I would
welcome discussion of whether or not this is a new practice. Is it?
I was attempting to locate a submission so that I could send it to
another journal. It has not been ethically acceptable to send a paper to
more than one journal at a time. Half a year is too long for
consideration without a note --and e-mailings with European journals
have been satisfactory.
I would assume that if I cannot have a response to anything, the issue
does not exist... There was supposed to be a meeting with people this
morning but one key person could not be found anywhere and the meeting
had to be cancelled. Perhaps this is a new trend...
Thank you for all the suggestions thus far. Ansa.
--
dos. Ansa Ojanlatva
Dept Public Health
University of Turku
20520 Turku/Finland
tel. +358-2-333-8513
fax +358-2-333-8439
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#1435
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 09:20:08 -0500
From: "Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D., FAAHB"
Subject: Welcome Back
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For many of you, this is the first week of your academic year. Two
developments have taken place over the past summer that you might find of
interest. As many may recall, there was incredible interest on behalf of
the HEDIR to have a clearinghouse of PowerPoint Presentations. There was
also an interest on having a clearinghouse on Syllabi. Thus, both now
exist. Go to the following and you can read the protocol for both.
for the PowerPoint Clearinghouse
for the Syllabi Clearinghouse. As some
of you remember, I did have a web page of syllabus and that is also linked
on the syllabi web page. I believe the current approach will be easier to
upload and download syllabi.
Let me know what you think about it. If you need any assistance, please
let me know. I've tried to create these pages to be
self-maintained...however, if you are unable to upload to my server,
contact me. But please, do NOT send me an attached syllabus or powerpoint
to this email...please contact me first. I will have a separate email to
receive those.
Thanks, and hope you have a good academic year.
Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D.
Professor & Director of Graduate Studies
Southern Illinois University
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#1436
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 09:22:29 -0500
From: "Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D., FAAHB"
Subject: Paid Advertisement
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** More information: 9/20
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To date, over 100 students have graduated from this program. While others
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For more information on this program, visit our website at
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Professor & Director of Graduate Studies
Southern Illinois University
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