#1483
Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2000 04:37:28 -0500
From: "Kimberly L. Peabody"
Subject: Women's Health Perspectives
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Dear Colleagues,
I am requesting your assistance in helping me gather materials for a =
Women's Health Perspectives class I will be teaching Spring 2001. The =
Department of Health Studies in conjunction with the Department of =
Women's Studies at TWU, offers a women's health class with a feminist =
perspective. I would appreciate suggestions on possible textbooks, =
syllabi, class activities and other appropriate resources for such a =
class.
Thanking you in advance for your consideration and assistance.
There are really only two ways to approach life- as a victim or as a =
gallant fighter- and you must decide if you want to act or react, deal =
you own cards or play a stacked deck. And if you don't decide which way =
to play with life, It plays with you.
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#1484
Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2000 10:28:36 -0400
From: "Peter S. Meyer"
Subject: Re: Women's Health Perspectives
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
There is a series of Women's Health articles and materials from =
Courselinks written by Nancy Atkinson from =
the University of Maryland's Dept of Health Ed. These seem to be very =
useful resources for discussing topical feminist issues in the =
classroom. Good luck.
Peter S. Meyer
Program Analyst
Center on Aging
University of Maryland
301-405-7555
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#1485
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 1904 21:13:48 +0800
From: "Dr. Carol Foust"
Subject: volunteer to be interviewed
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Once again I am teaching a Foundations of Health Education and am
seeking individuals who would be willing to be interviewed and answer
about 7 questions for an undergraduate health education major. If
you are willing, please email me at pluggecd@hal.lamar.edu and
include your name, position and geographic location. Thank you in
advance for your help!
carol
--
Carol Plugge-Foust, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Interim Department Chair
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX 77710
409-880-2226
409-880-1761 fax
___________________________________________________
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#1486
Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2000 14:47:28 -0700
From: Joe Zoske
Subject: Male Health FYI
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Colleagues,
Beware a new magazine! "MH-18". Excuse me while I vent some indignation,
and spread the word.
As a specialist in men's health, I keep current with professional and
popular material (good & bad). A new publication by Rodale Press
currrently qualifies for the latter.
>From the makers of "Men's Health" (which I personally do not recommend
to anyone), comes the premier issue of their younger set spin-off -
"Men's Health: MH-18: Tons of useful stuff for teenage guys." This, IMO,
is just as sleazy, with the same primary purpose of promoting sexual
prowess, daring muscle men, superficiality, and unrelenting materialism
as criteria of quality masculinity - that is, if you're upscale, white,
and straight. I hope nobody buys it.
Here's a few tid bits:
- Sex Appeal: "What girls think about how you smell"
- 10 reasons to stay in shape: (including) "it's easier to run away from
cops/parents/old girlfriends," and "at 75 you can still have an 18 yr
old girlfriend"
- "how babes like to be kissed"
- "Survival Tips: What every wild man should know", including:
"surviving bear & shark attacks", to "undo her bra with one hand"
- the marine recruitment ad with the header: "Pain is weakness leaving
the body"
- a cartoon suggesting men have doggie-envy; i.e., "Is there no life
greater than that of a dog? Rollin' around in the grass naked, lickin'
yer privates. Imagine if all it took was a sniff of some girl's butt to
find out if she was your soulmate or not. Dogs live a life that men can
only dream about that's why guys like to pee in public"
You get the point.
Most stories and images are males 18 to 35, so it's pretty lame that
they call this a mag for teens. While they include the perfunctory
anti-steriod article, there's much more about pumping up, trendy
fashions, and scoring (not in sports).
They're selling it cheap ($2.99), but I hope it doesn't catch on. The
messages in it, IMO, are offensive and demeaning to boys, girls men &
women. I hope you'll pass the word.
Joe
Joe Zoske, MS, MSW
Men's Health Promotion
Albany NY
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#1487
Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2000 08:32:19 -0500
From: "Kimberly L. Peabody"
Subject: Women's Health Summary
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Thanks you for your input thus far. The following is a summary of the =
suggestions and resources I have received as of Sept. 1st. I am well on =
my way.
Both books are written with a young feminist perspective.
An anthology called Just Sex:Students Rewrite the Rules on Sex, =
Violence, Equality and Activism (Rowman and Littlefield, 2000) documents =
the current anti-rape movement on college campuses. Covers the important =
topic violence against women. All the writers are/were twenty-something, =
many who were leading activists/educators on their campus in the 80s and =
90s. Writings offer interesting takes on issues such as consent, gender =
construction, sexuality etc..=20
Another interesting topic might be the issue of body image- another good
anthology to excerpt from is called=20
"Adios Barbie, Young Women Write About Body Image and Identity" edited =
by
Ophira Edut/Forward by Rebecca Walker.- Seal Press, ISBN I-58005-016-6.
Check out this website for more info- www.rowmanlittlefield.com
You may want to contact the following for outstanding, provocative =
films, books and videos:=20
Media Education Foundation Cambridge Documentary Films=20
26 Center St. PO Box 385=20
Northampton, MA 01060 Cambridge, MA 02139=20
Phone: 413-586-4170 Phone: 617-354-3677=20
Fax: 800-659-6882=20
There is a series of Women's Health articles and materials from =
Courselinks written by Nancy Atkinson from =
the University of Maryland's Dept. of Health Ed. These seem to be very =
useful resources for discussing topical feminist issues in the =
classroom. =20
Leslie Doyal has 2 books of interest to you re: women and health.... =
also, you may want to read a really nice summary paper by Krieger N and =
Zierlar S in the Annual Review of Public Health which summarizes various =
macrosocial theories, including feminist theory.... would be good for =
providing a context for discussion. They have other women and health =
related publications too...
I've not found that any of the standard women's health texts offers =
a feminist perspective; indeed some seem to have a counter-feminist =
flavor. Our Bodies, Ourselves is still the best thing going! My =
students find it stimulating and controversial, and it's chock full of =
great information.
Dushkin/McGraw-Hill's Annual Editions also offers a very nice book =
of women's health readings. As for activities, I assign many reflection =
papers, recalling life turning points, decision-making processes; also =
have several assignments where they're to find inf. from the popular =
press (and thereby discover what poor and/or slanted health-related =
information is available to women. =20
I took a very good Women's Health class at George Mason University =
in Fairfax, Va. We used Our Bodies, Ourselves as the text. Highlights =
I remember from the class were: 1. session on body image, how women's =
bodies are portrayed in media, etc.--the professor had a very good film =
on this and it engendered a lot of discussion. I was surprised at how =
many (young) women in the class disagreed that the images were =
degrading...interesting. 2. "Real" women as speakers--AIDS, Ovarian =
cancer, breast cancer, midwife, etc.
There are really only two ways to approach life- as a victim or as a =
gallant fighter- and you must decide if you want to act or react, deal =
you own cards or play a stacked deck. And if you don't decide which way =
to play with life, It plays with you.
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#1488
Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2000 11:04:20 -0500
From: jwjeb
Subject:
** University of Alabama Distance Education
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** More information: 9/20
Please put me on your email list, thanks, June jwjeb@gateway.net
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#1489
Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2000 13:13:56 EDT
From: Gayle Rockelli
Subject: Re: Women's Health Summary
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Hi, it looks as though you have a lot already. I have 2 more book
suggestions. "Women's Growth in Connection-Writings from the Stone Center,"
(1991), Judith V. Jordan, Ph.D.; Alexandra G. Kaplan, Ph.D., et al. and
"Women's Growth in Diversity-More Writings from the Stone Center," (1997),
Judith V. Jordan, Ph.D.; Stephen Bergman, MD, Ph.D., et al.
There are many more topics from a feminist perspective on the website:
Best wishes,
Gayle Rockelli, MSLS
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#1490
Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2000 16:56:20 -0400
From: Ginger Phillips
Subject: Please post the following
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
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#1491
Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2000 19:37:11 -0500
From: George Palamattam
Subject: International Study - An Invitation
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Dear Colleague,
We are in the process of designing and offering a study visit to India
with
a focus on health and human services. Below is a brief description. We
invite you to join us as a partner and possibly a team leader in
organizing
it. Experience shows that the program has the potential to offer
participants an enriching learning experience they will cherish for
life.
We shall give you whatever additional information you might need. We
look
forward to hearing from you.
For the organizing team
Dr. George Palamattam
Chair, International Studies Committee.
An International Study Program in Health and Human Services
General Description
This course is designed to provide an analysis of the health care and
human
services systems in India with a special emphasis on understanding
societal
influences on policies, programs, and institutions in promoting and
maintaining a healthy community. Components of the study include 1)
present-day life, lifestyle and living conditions of people in urban and
rural India, including their economic and social problems; 2) an
analysis of
how these factors influence the development and functioning of
individuals,
families, groups or communities; 3) an analysis of major health and
welfare
practices and problems including prevention and control of communicable
diseases and 4) health care and human services delivery in India
including,
financing, quality, cost and accessibility. Visits include hospitals,
clinics, universities, welfare agencies and professional associations.
Other activities include: participation in pre-departure reading;
orientations and consultation with the organizers and the team of
program
directors; meetings with health professionals and social workers;
seminars
and discussions; daily journaling; and a concluding session on the major
learning outcomes of the program.
Objectives of the Study Program
* Identify and understand emerging global issues in health and
welfare
including women's issues.
* Identify and explain societal influences on health and welfare
policies, programs and institutions.
* Identify major social and health problems in India, including
their
prevention, intervention, treatment, and control.
* Review and compare health education and welfare education in
India
and North America.
* Analyze and critique health care and human services delivery in
India including innovative solutions and possible applications for
emerging
needs back home.
* Become aware of one's own belief systems, values, priorities and
goals in one's own life and their role in maintaining a healthy personal
and
professional life-style.
* Become familiar with diverse health care and human services
systems
including the holistic approach as practiced in Ayurveda and other
Eastern
systems - also enjoy, rejuvenate and learn from an Ayurvedic massage
using
herbal cosmetic tonics and oils.
* Understand the role of international agencies and explore
international career opportunities.
Cities and Communities
Bombay, Pune, Vadu, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, New Delhi. Optional
extension to Khajuraho, Varanasi and Nepal.
Dates. December 26, 2000 - January 7, 2001.
Cost: $2585. Includes international flights, air and ground
transportation
and accommodation in India, entrance fees to monuments and cultural
centers,
seminar fees and fee for English speaking guides.
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#1492
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 14:20:58 -0400
From: "Morgan, Winthrop"
Subject: Back to School with Asthma
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Dear fellow Health Educators:
Back-to-school time is tough for all of us, but it's particularly tough on
the one student in every 15 who faces the challenge of asthma. Myths,
misconceptions, and stereotypes about students
with asthma hurt them as much or more than the disease itself.
To help yourself and these students as you return to classes, your
colleagues at the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP)
of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) offer the following
resources:
1. You can find out if you are in a high-risk asthma area by visiting "The
100 Health Service Areas with highest asthma mortality in the country" at:
. (Please click on "Resources",
then,
"Asthma Mortality Maps of the U.S. and Local Communities").
2. You can help your school become more asthma-friendly by:
- Downloading NAEPP's free seven-item questionnaire,"How Asthma-Friendly Is
Your School?" It will help you determine how well your school accommodates
students with asthma. With it, you can help identify potential sources of
problems and provide guidance in making school policies and practices more
asthma-friendly. Get " How Asthma-Friendly Is Your School?" at:
- Downloading or ordering copies of NAEPP's booklet, "Asthma and Physical
Activity in the School." It can help you and your fellow teachers and
coaches help their students with asthma to participate in sports and
physical activities. The booklet covers the causes of asthma, symptoms of an
asthma attack, how to avoid and control asthma triggers, how to help
students who take medications, and how to modify activities to match a
student's current asthma status. It also includes a reproducible student
asthma action card. See it at:
.
For more facts and statistics on asthma in America, point your browser to:
Thanks, and don't forget to take a breather yourself on your way back to
school!
Win Morgan, MPH
NHLBI Health Information Network Project
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#1493
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 14:24:27 -0400
From: Lynn Waishwell
Subject: tieing process to outcome evaluation
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
I am looking for examples of projects that link quality of process to impact and
outcome evaluation. Does anyone have good examples or point me to journal
articles that describe good examples?
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#1494
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 15:08:15 -0400
From: Michaela Conley
Subject: PAID AD: Project Mgr, School Health
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Project Manager School Health
Full Time Position
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To: Executive Director
Supervises: Contractors/consultants
Location: Washington DC
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters in public health, health education, school health or related field
and/ or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum three years of experience in program development, management and
educational design or an equivalent combination of experience in the
related areas of specialization.
Minimum of two years experience with federal grants and cooperative
agreements, specifically with DHHS agencies as the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Familiarity with non-profit associations.
OTHER
Works closely with the association leadership, CDC partners, and
contractors in developing and completing initiatives that are national in
scope working with public health departments and departments of education,
the American Cancer Society and other voluntary organizations.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and E-mail.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops national initiatives related to school health funded through a
cooperative agreement from federal public health agencies; These
initiatives may include:
A Companion to the Guidelines for School Health;
A user friendly format for the School Health Index; and
Small grants to states for support of state level for school health
consortiums and school health councils.
Provides financial management of project budgets to assure project
completion within the grant allocation;
Identifies and monitors contractors and consultants;
Prepares draft contracts for review by the executive director;
Manages specific content-based health education and health promotion
initiatives;
Provides a communication link to association members to assure that
initiatives meet the needs of state health education and health promotion
directors;
Seeks and develops opportunities to for strategic alliances with other
organizations to enhance the goals of project. These organizations may
include the Society of State Directors of Health Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance and the American Cancer Society;
Assists in achieving strategic priorities of the association;
Performs other related work as assigned
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of relationship between CDC, and state health departments and
departments of education;
Considerable knowledge of health education and health promotion concepts
and national initiatives;
Ability to analyze and integrate information from relevant sources;
Strong communication skills with experience in community organization,
presentations and business writing;
Knowledge of project management including financial management;
Strong organizational skills to assist in managing multiple projects;
Solid project management skills
Ability to generate and maintain effective working relationships with
management staff, partners from other organizations, national leaders and
association members; represents the organization in a professional manner
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Demonstrated computer skills including knowledge of word processing,
spreadsheet, desk top publishing and database as required by the job
OTHER
Ability to travel
Ability to occasionally work extended hours and/or on weekends
SALARY
High -30s to mid-40s Dependent on background and experience, plus benefit
package. One year contract with extensions subject to funding and
satisfactory completion of work requirements,
ASTDHPPHE is an equal opportunity employer.
RESPOND BY: 9/14/00
APPLY BY: Submit resume designating education and experience to Association
of State and Territorial Directors of Health Promotion and Public Health
Education
ASTDHPPHE. at director@astdhpphe.org Resumes must be submitted electronically.
Web: www.astdhpphe.org
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#1495
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 22:10:48 -0400
From: Alyson Taub
Subject: HEPR Job Database Update
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
We have completed archiving old job postings in the HEPR Job Bank
Database. If you recently posted a job, please re-post it, if the
position is still available. Job postings will remain only for 60 days
and then will be archived.
The database can be searched by category, title, institution, city, state,
description, or qualifications. The job postings are limited to positions
available for health education specialists or requiring health education
preparation or experience. Visit the Health Education Professional
Resources (HEPR) Job Bank Database at:
This is a free service.
-- Alyson Taub
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#1496
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 15:09:05 +0300
From: Ansa Ojanlatva
Subject: response rate
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
A question--would anyone have recently published information on response
rates to a health survey containing sexuality questions. How much do
sexuality questions affect the response rate --and especially if it has
been possible to calculate the figures on subgroups of respondents?
Please do mention the published reference of your study. Thank you very
much.
--
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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#1497
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 11:15:19 -0400
From: Michaela Conley
Subject: APHA sleepover friends
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Hello!
ROOMMATES
ISO: in search of
F/NS: female, non smoker
NAM: non axe murderess
for APHA in Boston.
I have a room but don't want to foot the bill alone, $180/night yikes!
If you know someone who meets my criteria and is interested, please ask
them to contact me!
E-mail: conley@99main.com
Phone: 860 892-1351
:-) Michaela Conley
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#1498
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 11:44:11 -0400
From: Donna Rue
Subject: nEW EMAIL ADDRESS
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
EFFECTIVE TODAY SEPT. 6, 2000 MY NEW ADDRESS IS
pubhlth@gti.net Thank you Donna Rue
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#1499
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 11:51:21 -0500
From: Larry Schmidt
Subject: stroke survey or any other survey example
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
I am having to do a sample survey on stroke for evaluation class.
I would like anyone who has examples of surveys that they have used to be
sent to me. I will only use the survey as a class project. I request
surveys about stroke but any other surveys would be helpful too. These are
general surveys so can be pretty generic. I can always return the surveys
if that would be required.
Again this is for a class and not for any long term project. Please email
me the surveys at
lms@futuresouth.com
or if know of a site for a survey you can post those on the hedir.
Thanks for your help
Lawrence M. Schmidt DMD, MHA
Graduate student in health education
Mississippi University for Women
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#1500
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 14:12:58 -0400
From: Susan Massad
Subject: need info on medical records
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
HEDIR colleagues:
Does anyone have teaching material on how to read and analyze a
patient's medical record, (different components, health history, lab,
diagnostic & progress notes, etc)? I need this for an Intro. Dietetics
Practice course. I have a catalogue from Insight Media in New York,
which lists a video on medical records but it is dated 1995. If anyone
knows of anything more recent, please pass on this information. Thanks
very much.
Susan Massad
Framingham State College
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#1501
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 14:14:54 -0400
From: Karen Caldwell
Subject: Motivational speaker
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Here in western North Carolina, we are planning to re-convene regular =
meetings (WNC Health Educators Network Meeting) for health educators in =
our region to come together, network, and refresh or gain skills needed =
for practicing quality health education. Since this will be our first =
meeting in nearly two years, our goal is to motivate and encourage all =
health educators to "keep up the good work." In other words, we want =
to invite a motivatioal speaker.
Can anyone recommend a motivational speaker in western North Carolina =
who can speak on or near the topic of health education (keeping in mind =
we are all completely non-profit)! Any leads would be very greatly =
appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Karen
********************************
Karen Caldwell, Health Educator
Toe River Health District
Yancey County Health Department
Burnsville, NC
karenecaldwell@hotmail.com
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#1502
Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2000 09:07:19 -0800
From: Robin GrayBallard
Subject: does anyone know?
** University of Alabama Distance Education
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** More information: 9/20
Hi all,
My students want to know why bellybuttons are
"innies" and "outies". I assumed it had to do with
the umbilical cord, but was told that is not true.
Any info on this?
Robin GrayBallard
7/8 grade health Teacher
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#1503
Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2000 14:29:48 -0400
From: Kathleen McLaughlin
Subject: Belly buttons
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Go to:
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#1504
Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2000 14:59:28 -0400
From: Holly Avey
Subject: nationwide health tracking network
** University of Alabama Distance Education
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** More information: 9/20
FYI -
Here's a message from an organization called Health Track, which is devoted to
tracking environmental health issues and chronic diseases.
-- Holly Avey
Holly Avey, MPH
Health Educator, Office of Health Promotion
Grady Health System, Atlanta, GA
404-616-7561, havey@emory.edu
Dear Friend,
The Pew Environmental Health Commission at the Johns Hopkins School of Public
Health released its third report yesterday, "America's Environmental Health
Gap."
The Commission called for the establishment of a Nationwide Health Tracking
Network to protect Americans from chronic diseases by monitoring where and when
health problems occur and possible links to environmental hazards. The full
report can be found on our website:
Below are a few links to newspaper articles on the release of the report:
Also, you can read statements in support of the report by the American Lung
Association and the American Chemistry Council by linking to their websites:
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#1505
Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2000 12:21:45 -0800
From: Robin GrayBallard
Subject: belly button answer
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Hi all,
the best answer is on this web site! Thanks to
everyone who responded.
Robin
Go to:
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#1506
Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2000 14:20:05 -0500
From: Michael Pejsach
Subject: On line CHES CECH and CEU courses
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Sorry for the cross posting.
The following on-line CHES CECH and CEU internet courses are available:
1. PRECEDE/PROCEED- Planning and Evaluation (4 hours)
2. Grants Workshop, "Show Me The Money." (4 hours)
3. Seminar in Health Education (One of this month's Topic: "Health
Education Policy in a New Administration.") (3 hours)
4. School Health: School Health Curricula- a review. (4 hours)
The list above is based on needs assessments completed over the past
year.
All courses will use video and audio transmission with live talk back
with the instructor and students on the INTERNET. No long distance
calls, no travel required! Some instructors will provide free "office
hours," for questions unresolved during the live online session. Support
web pages will be available for each workshop. Software will be required
(we are not affiliated in any way to the publisher or marketing firm
selling the software), and is available for trial use for up to 30 days
free.
All courses are available. Dates for classes will be set, however, only
if a minimum of five students sign up (with payment). If interested,
please reply to this e-mail; indicate which workshop you will attend.
You will be given further instructions on the sign up and application
process. Classes can begin as early as October 5th. Night and weekend
(there's nothing good on TV anyway) classes are available. Because of
the high volume of e-mail requests for "more information," a web site is
available that may answer your questions. Details can be found at
. Responses to this e-mail are
for sign up only.
There are NO ADDITIONAL FEES for CHES CECHs. Average fee per hour of
CEU/CECH, to cover costs: $15 per hour. There are no additional hidden
fees (i.e., handouts will be available at no extra charge as documents
for downloading or copying off of the support web pages). The only other
possible cost is your time and effort (or your computer technician's
time and effort) to set up the software and/or configure you hardware to
work with the software required. This "cost" is well "worth it" as it
WILL prepare you and your computer for an array of future on-line
experiences.
FYI: APHELA CHES CECHsÝ
This continuing education event is co-sponsored by the Association of
Professional Health Educators of Louisiana, Inc. (APHELA). APHELA has
been approved as a provider of continuing education contact hours for
Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) by the National Commission
for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (Provider #LA00047) CECHs will
cost approximately $10-20 per hour (varies with type and amount of
handouts, preparation time stipulated by instructors, etc.), with 3-5
CECH's offered for APHELA ON-LINE CHES CECH EVENTS. The maximum number
of hours that can be earned, for workshops listed above, is 5.
If you have any questions, please e-mail/call Ms. Lisa Longfellow, MPH,
CHES, APHELA Treasurer and CECH Coordinator, at llongfe@dhh.state.la.us,
or voice, 504 568-5450
Thank you.
[The Center of Excellence in Education for Health, at
is now offering web page database services.
Select the "Providers" button on the home page, or go to
]
--
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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
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healthedman@home.com
(healthbehavior.org/healthbehavior.net; AHEA.ORG)
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#1507
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 21:20:18 -0700
From: "Paul \"Akeedy\" Ezeji"
Subject: Re: program for runaway kids
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Hi all,
I am currently invovled in putting together programs for runaway kids. The
home has some 30 kids presently. We will appreciate it if anyone would share
with us possible programs that might have been tried somewhere.
Thanks folks
Ezeji
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#1508
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 09:38:07 -0400
From: Michaela Conley
Subject: HPCAREER.NET's Fall Newsletter
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
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#1509
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 13:34:58 -0500
From: Michael Pejsach
Subject: AHEA
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Michael Pejsach, Ed.D., CHES
Louisiana Contact, Voice: (734) 552-7094; fax: (504) 467-6039
--------------------------------
healthedman@home.com
(healthbehavior.org/healthbehavior.net; AHEA.ORG)
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#1510
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 14:54:02 -0400
From: Bill Livingood
Subject: Re: AHEA
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Can we assume that the people who have been selected for the AHEA Hall of
fame or who are listed as nominees for the AHEA Hall of Fame endorse AHEA
and its purpose of replacing other organizations such as AAHE and SOPHE to
"Help establish a single voice for Health Education?"
Bill Livingood
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Pejsach [SMTP:healthedman@HOME.COM]
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2000 2:35 PM
To: HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU
Subject: AHEA
[Image]
Help establish a single voice for Health Education. Go to
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Michael Pejsach, Ed.D., CHES
Louisiana Contact, Voice: (734) 552-7094; fax: (504) 467-6039
--------------------------------
healthedman@home.com
(healthbehavior.org/healthbehavior.net; AHEA.ORG)
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#1511
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 14:16:32 -0500
From: Michael Pejsach
Subject: Re: AHEA
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Like the ads for the new show on NBC about the lawyer who buys a bowling
alley: He's not the "Bowling Alley Lawyer; it's two different issues.
The Hall of Fame is NOT related to AHEA. Two different issues.
How in the world did you connect the two? You know what ASSUME spells out,
right?
Is the Hall of Fame called the AHEA Hall of Fame?
Have you voted at the Hall of Fame?
Is there another agenda in this message?
Bill Livingood wrote:
> ** University of Alabama Distance Education
> ** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
> ** More information: 9/20
>
> Can we assume that the people who have been selected for the AHEA Hall of
> fame or who are listed as nominees for the AHEA Hall of Fame endorse AHEA
> and its purpose of replacing other organizations such as AAHE and SOPHE to
> "Help establish a single voice for Health Education?"
>
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#1512
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 15:25:53 -0400
From: Bill Livingood
Subject: Re: AHEA
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
How did the two get connected?? I went to the web page as suggested and
found the Hall of Fame on the AHEA web page. It would appear from the web
page that AHEA is the sponsor for the Hall of Fame. Who is the sponsor of
the Hall of Fame and why is it on the AHEA web page?
Bill Livingood
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Pejsach [SMTP:healthedman@HOME.COM]
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2000 3:17 PM
To: HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU
Subject: Re: AHEA
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Like the ads for the new show on NBC about the lawyer who buys a
bowling
alley: He's not the "Bowling Alley Lawyer; it's two different
issues.
The Hall of Fame is NOT related to AHEA. Two different issues.
How in the world did you connect the two? You know what ASSUME
spells out,
right?
Is the Hall of Fame called the AHEA Hall of Fame?
Have you voted at the Hall of Fame?
Is there another agenda in this message?
Bill Livingood wrote:
> ** University of Alabama Distance Education
> ** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
> ** More information: 9/20
>
> Can we assume that the people who have been selected for the AHEA
Hall of
> fame or who are listed as nominees for the AHEA Hall of Fame
endorse AHEA
> and its purpose of replacing other organizations such as AAHE and
SOPHE to
> "Help establish a single voice for Health Education?"
>
> Bill Livingood
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Pejsach [SMTP:healthedman@HOME.COM]
> Sent: Friday, September 08, 2000 2:35 PM
> To: HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU
> Subject: AHEA
>
> [Image]
>
> Help establish a single voice for Health Education. Go to
>
>
> ---------------------------
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#1513
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 15:43:11 -0500
From: Michael Pejsach
Subject: Re: AHEA
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
I do see your point. The menu on the left is a carry over from the CENTER OF
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOR HEALTH () web site, the
SPONSORING WEB PAGE. The AHEA Website is an extension of the Center's web
page, and, thus, carries its
menu. The address is certainly a give
away. AHEA.org will soon be up (we purchased the name), but only when AHEA is
established and has, like SOPHE and others, the membership money to pay for
its own web site/server. Then the menus will be changed.
The Hall of Fame, is NOT named the AHEA Hall of Fame....and, like other pages,
has the prefix. Some of the affiliated pages do have
the Center's menu. It is simply called the Hall of Fame Web Page.
healthbehavior.com has many, many web pages, named for the organization or
group it supports (until such time the organization is on its own). Some do
have the menu for the CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOR HEALTH. Your
comment is well taken and I will remove the menus making these pages unique,
albeit still connected to the CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOR HEALTH.
Thanks for your input.
Who is the sponsor of Hall of Fame? An individual health educator, not in any
leadership capacity with AHEA, or SOPHE, or AAHE. This health educator, who
pays for the Hall of Fame site and, soon for the annual costs of the poll
service, wishes to remain anonymous. This health educator wanted to do
something to publicize, and, in some cases remind other health educators,
that we have an awesome history filled with profoundly great people. I think
you would agree that "if our existing professional organizations were REALLY
into marketing and promotion of our fellow health educators, they would have
thought about this before someone like me had to do it. This is not brain
surgery- it's marketing!" -quote from the anonymous health educator. This
anonymous health educator, incidentally, indicated to me that she would
refuse any nomination (as I have proposed) to any list as this would look like
that was her intent in sponsoring the "Hall of Fame" and "Great 25".
She lives the Proverb ""If I am not for myself, who will be? But if I am only
for myself, who am I?" I don't find it hard to believe that there are health
educators like this anonymous health educator, out there in health education
land. This is what we're all about.
Your question on "who is the sponsor of the Hall of Fame," has me concerned.
It seems (in my opinion) that the "who is the sponsor of the Hall of Fame,"
questions is loaded with code words (like those used by radical extremists),
and is a subtle phrase that almost seems to ask "did AAHE or SOPHE O.K. this
idea," or "was the health education leadership involved with this," or, "who
are you to try something like this?" Is it wrong to have an individual to
start an innovative site (Hall of Fame) such as this? Is it wrong to do
something OUTSIDE of the institution/organization? Is individuality wrong in
health education? Doesn't health education acknowledge that there is a
population of innovators and creative forces and they don't come out of
committee action alone?
I may be taking a leap on the "code word" and "code phrase" ideas, but, hey,
let's face it....what's really going on, and why did you have to ask that
question? What does it matter? Unless the site has something contrary to
health education practice, who cares who sponsors it? It's a done deal. It's
in the works. It's happening, man! It's not bad for the profession, is it? Are
there flags or symbols that are contrary to health education ideals, ideas,
and/or philosophy, anywhere on the site? Is it contrary to SOPHE Code of
Ethics? What gives, eh?
m.
Bill Livingood wrote:
> ** University of Alabama Distance Education
> ** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
> ** More information: 9/20
>
> How did the two get connected?? I went to the web page as suggested and
> found the Hall of Fame on the AHEA web page. It would appear from the web
> page that AHEA is the sponsor for the Hall of Fame. Who is the sponsor of
> the Hall of Fame and why is it on the AHEA web page?
> Bill Livingood
>
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#1514
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 15:35:45 -0500
From: "Michael J. Cuomo, MPH"
Subject: Re: AHEA
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm really getting sick and tired of
Michael Pejsach using this list in an effort to promote his personal crusade
to tell us that we need to have a "single voice." His most recent lashing
out against Bill Livingood was totally uncalled for, and in my opinion very
unprofessional. If Mr. Pejsach continues to resort to being so defensive
when asked a simple, straight forward question, and then goes on to
passive-aggressively calling people an "ass" for asking questions, I suggest
he be removed from this list.
Michael J. Cuomo
-----Original Message-----
From: The HEDIR--operated by Southern Illinois University/Mark J.
Kittleson, PhD [mailto:HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU]On Behalf Of Bill Livingood
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2000 2:26 PM
To: HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU
Subject: Re: AHEA
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
How did the two get connected?? I went to the web page as suggested and
found the Hall of Fame on the AHEA web page. It would appear from the web
page that AHEA is the sponsor for the Hall of Fame. Who is the sponsor of
the Hall of Fame and why is it on the AHEA web page?
Bill Livingood
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#1515
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 16:33:15 -0500
From: Michael Pejsach
Subject: Re: AHEA
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Dr. Livingood,
I apologize that I read something into your original message that was
probably not there. I agree that the HEDIR is for the issues (as Rob
Simmons, in a personal message, reminded me). I regret coming on so strong.
It seems that , however, each time I, and/or others, have posted messages
about issues important to us, such as a call to arms for a single
professional
organization, or one that seems to be in opposition to a certain status quo,
questions/statements that are too often veiled in something negative come out
(I address
some of those concerns in my latest message/reply). My paranoia antennae were
extended... I felt like I had to nip it in the bud. I am sorry for the
"ASSUME" statement; it appears, I was the "ass," in that dialog.
I hope you will accept my apology. I will send this message out to the HEDIR
as well.
Michael
PS I fixed the AHEA web site (). Hopefully
it clears up the discrepancy you pointed out.
Bill Livingood wrote:
> ** University of Alabama Distance Education
> ** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
> ** More information: 9/20
>
> Can we assume that the people who have been selected for the AHEA Hall of
> fame or who are listed as nominees for the AHEA Hall of Fame endorse AHEA
> and its purpose of replacing other organizations such as AAHE and SOPHE to
> "Help establish a single voice for Health Education?"
>
> Bill Livingood
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#1516
Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2000 07:20:04 -0700
From: Margo Harris
Subject: Re: AHEA
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Could we back off on this issue? For the record, PNW SOPHE has a modest web
page on the Harris Training & Consulting Services web site. They are two
different issues. HTCS does not sponsor PNW SOPHE. It was convenient,
cheap, and quick to maintain. You will see the PNW SOPHE page on the HTCS
site. Who sponsors PNW SOPHE?
Could it be possible to agree to disagree or just use the delete button for
messages that aren't appreciated? 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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#1517
Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2000 14:25:41 -0700
From: William Cissell
Subject: A Wise Consumer Is A Skeptical Consumer
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Bill Livingood, Michael Pejsach, and others intersested in the "Who
Sponsors the Health Education Hall of Fame?" topic:
I have to support Bill's request to know about who the sponsor of
the Health Education Hall of Fame is and whether or not persons
nominated have accepted the nomination and endorsed the Hall of Fame
endeavor. I admire Michael's energy and desire to promote the health
education profession and individual leaders and/or outstanding
practitioners in our field. I am, however, skeptical of some of his
methods.
A basic principle that we teach in consumer health courses is to
develop a healthy skepticism about providers of services and products.
Providers and marketing professionals span the full range from extremely
honest and ethical to extremely dishonest and unethical. The providers
and marketers that tend to be most successful are the ones that fully
disclose their identiities, their goals and the benefits their customers
or clientele can expect to derive from using their products or
services. We are all aware of notable exceptions, such as the tobacco
industry; but, over the long haul, the dishonest and unethical
eventually are exposed and defeated. I am not implying that the sponsor
of the Health Education Hall of Fame falls at any particular point on
the continuum, since I am ignorant of who this sponsor is. Further, I
do not have a sense of who, other than Michael, has full knowledge of
the prospects for the Hall of Fame to benefit the health education
profession.
It seems very reasonable to ask about the sponsorship of the Health
Education Hall of Fame before we participate in it. Doing so does not
mean that we are attacking it or defending the interests of particular
professional socieities. It merely means that we are seeking pertinent
knowledge to make an informed choice about our prospective participation
in the activities associated with the Hall of Fame.
Before joining professional societies, civic clubs, politcal
parties, and social organizations, I like to have some knowledge about
who leads them, who benefits most from their activities, and who has the
most influence over their policies and practices.
At this point, I have not nominated anyone for the Health Education Hall
of Fame, because I do not have a clue about the policies for determining
who will be able to advertise on the webpages used to announce the
current leaders in Hall of Fame balloting. I do not know who makes or
administers the policies and practices of the Hall of Fame. If it were
AHEA, I would know more than I know now. If it were any organization
that I know and trust, I would be far more inclined to participate.
Faced with extremely limited knowledge about its sponsor, it management,
and the level of endorsement by the nominees, I have to exercise a
healthy consumer skepticism.
Bill
--
William B. Cissell, PhD, MSPH, CHES
Professor and Director, Statewide
Coordinated Statement of Need Project (SCSN)
Texas Woman’s University
Department of Health Studies
P.O. Box 425499
Denton, Texas 76204-5499
940-898-2861; Fax: 940-898-2859; email: wcissell@twu.edu
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#1518
Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2000 14:47:09 -0700
From: William Cissell
Subject: Censorship of HEDIR
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Mark and HEDIR Subscribers:
While I enjoyed Michael Cuomo's statement of his views about Michael
Pejsach's use of HEDIR to promote Pejsach's crusade for a single
professional organization, I cannot support his request to censure
Michael Pejsach's promotion of AHEA on HEDIR. The issue of reducing
fragmentation within our profession is an important one. We should
discuss it occasionally on HEDIR. Like Michael Cuomo, I do not believe
AHEA contributes to the solution; rather, I believe it contributes to
the problem. Even so, Michael Pejsach has a worthy goal--a less
fragmented profession. He has great energy and wonderful commitment to
our profession. Let's let him and all who address issues pertinent to
our professional field and its theories, models, practices, and
organizational activies post here. Those who hold a different view have
the opportunity to respond.
Bill
--
William B. Cissell, PhD, MSPH, CHES
Professor and Director, Statewide
Coordinated Statement of Need Project (SCSN)
Texas Woman’s University
Department of Health Studies
P.O. Box 425499
Denton, Texas 76204-5499
940-898-2861; Fax: 940-898-2859; email: wcissell@twu.edu
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#1519
Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2000 15:30:11 -0500
From: "Marjorie E. Scaffa"
Subject: Re: Censorship of HEDIR
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Thanks Bill for cutting through to a core issue. I have been following
the Pejasach discussion and believed something important was missing and
you named it. Professional fragmentation.
I have no intention of joining AHEA. However, I do believe unifying the
profession, or at least decreasing fragmentation in the profession is an
important goal. Having too many professional organizations decreases the
ability of the profession to mount any serious and comprehensive
advocacy efforts. Poor coordination among these organizations is
unfortuantely the norm. I am a firm supporter of the profession and am a
member of a number of professional organizations, but cannot support all
of them due to simple economics. The demand for dues outweighs the supply.
Can we have a thoughtful discussion of reducing fragmentation and
increasing unity within the profession to accomplish our professional goals?
Marjorie Scaffa
University of South Alabama
On Sat, 9 Sep 2000, William Cissell wrote:
> ** University of Alabama Distance Education
> ** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
> ** More information: 9/20
>
> Mark and HEDIR Subscribers:
>
> While I enjoyed Michael Cuomo's statement of his views about Michael
> Pejsach's use of HEDIR to promote Pejsach's crusade for a single
> professional organization, I cannot support his request to censure
> Michael Pejsach's promotion of AHEA on HEDIR. The issue of reducing
> fragmentation within our profession is an important one. We should
> discuss it occasionally on HEDIR. Like Michael Cuomo, I do not believe
> AHEA contributes to the solution; rather, I believe it contributes to
> the problem. Even so, Michael Pejsach has a worthy goal--a less
> fragmented profession. He has great energy and wonderful commitment to
> our profession. Let's let him and all who address issues pertinent to
> our professional field and its theories, models, practices, and
> organizational activies post here. Those who hold a different view have
> the opportunity to respond.
>
> Bill
>
> --
> William B. Cissell, PhD, MSPH, CHES
> Professor and Director, Statewide
> Coordinated Statement of Need Project (SCSN)
> Texas Woman’s University
> Department of Health Studies
> P.O. Box 425499
> Denton, Texas 76204-5499
> 940-898-2861; Fax: 940-898-2859; email: wcissell@twu.edu
>
> **Thanks for supporting the HEDIR by Advertising Jobs!
> ** More info:
>
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#1520
Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2000 14:35:16 -0400
From: Bill Livingood
Subject: Re: Censorship of HEDIR
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
A few questions related to the issue of professional fragmentation!
Do we need an organization to replace the other organizations without their
collaboration, and just when they are collaborating more than they have ever
collaborated in the past, and just when they have put the health education
professional at the societal table more so than at any time than in the past
(example the Department of Labor's SOC)?
Do we need an organization to separate researchers from practitioners just
when many authorities are recognizing the need to blend research and
practice?
Do we need to better organize our academic institutions (a new organization)
to promote standards and obtain the status that other academic institutions
(such as those in ASPH) have attained?
My questions are obviously leading, but they do reflect the idea that new
organizations can have negative or positive impact on the fragmentation of
the profession.
Bill
-----Original Message-----
From: Marjorie E. Scaffa [SMTP:mscaffa@JAGUAR1.USOUTHAL.EDU]
Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2000 4:30 PM
To: HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU
Subject: Re: Censorship of HEDIR
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Thanks Bill for cutting through to a core issue. I have been
following
the Pejasach discussion and believed something important was missing
and
you named it. Professional fragmentation.
I have no intention of joining AHEA. However, I do believe unifying
the
profession, or at least decreasing fragmentation in the profession
is an
important goal. Having too many professional organizations decreases
the
ability of the profession to mount any serious and comprehensive
advocacy efforts. Poor coordination among these organizations is
unfortuantely the norm. I am a firm supporter of the profession and
am a
member of a number of professional organizations, but cannot support
all
of them due to simple economics. The demand for dues outweighs the
supply.
Can we have a thoughtful discussion of reducing fragmentation and
increasing unity within the profession to accomplish our
professional goals?
Marjorie Scaffa
University of South Alabama
On Sat, 9 Sep 2000, William Cissell wrote:
> ** University of Alabama Distance Education
> ** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
> ** More information: 9/20
>
> Mark and HEDIR Subscribers:
>
> While I enjoyed Michael Cuomo's statement of his views about
Michael
> Pejsach's use of HEDIR to promote Pejsach's crusade for a single
> professional organization, I cannot support his request to censure
> Michael Pejsach's promotion of AHEA on HEDIR. The issue of
reducing
> fragmentation within our profession is an important one. We
should
> discuss it occasionally on HEDIR. Like Michael Cuomo, I do not
believe
> AHEA contributes to the solution; rather, I believe it contributes
to
> the problem. Even so, Michael Pejsach has a worthy goal--a less
> fragmented profession. He has great energy and wonderful
commitment to
> our profession. Let's let him and all who address issues
pertinent to
> our professional field and its theories, models, practices, and
> organizational activies post here. Those who hold a different
view have
> the opportunity to respond.
>
> Bill
>
> --
> William B. Cissell, PhD, MSPH, CHES
> Professor and Director, Statewide
> Coordinated Statement of Need Project (SCSN)
> Texas Woman's University
> Department of Health Studies
> P.O. Box 425499
> Denton, Texas 76204-5499
> 940-898-2861; Fax: 940-898-2859; email: wcissell@twu.edu
>
> **Thanks for supporting the HEDIR by Advertising Jobs!
> ** More info:
>
**Thanks for supporting the HEDIR by Advertising Jobs!
** More info:
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#1522
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 09:50:30 -0500
From: "Mark J. Kittleson, PhD, FAAHB"
Subject: American Academy of Health Behavior's First Scientific Meeting
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Greetings HEDIRites....
There is still time to register for the American Academy of Health
Behavior's first annual scientific meeting scheduled on September 24-27 in
Santa Fe, NM. This meeting is devoted strictly to discussing and
presenting the latest, state of the art research by your colleagues in
health education. One does not need to be a member of the Academy to attend.
The conference info can be found at the Academy's web page (www.aahb.org )
... click '2000 Annual Meeting' link. Dr. Lawrence Green will be honored
as the academy's first scholar recipient. Other scholars presenting
research include:
Laura Kahn, Cheryl Rainey, Scott J. Leischow, and many
others. Presentation formats include both lecture and poster
sessions. Bob Gold will serve as moderator/presenter on 'The Importance of
Health Education Research to Health Education' at the conclusion of the
conference.
Finally, the academy will recognize and honor the following individuals who
have achieved research excellence and have thus earned the use of the title
FAAHB. The Fellow of AAHB is achieved through research endeavors only, and
has very rigorous criteria.
Fellows as of this date:
Black, David R.
Dignan, Mark B.
Duncan, David F.
Eddy, James M.
Flay, Brian R.
Glover, Elbert D.
Gold, Robert
Green, Lawrence W.
Kittleson, Mark J.
Kronenfeld, Jennie Jacobs
McDermott, Robert J.
McLeroy, Kenneth R.
Newman, Ian M.
O'Rourke, Thomas W.
Perry, Cheryl L.
Price, James H.
Sarvela, Paul D.
Sleet, David A.
Sutherland, Mary S.
Thomas, Stephen B.
Torabi, Mohammad R.
Werch, Chudley E.
Young, Michael
Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D., FAAHB
Professor & Director of Graduate Studies
Southern Illinois University
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#1523
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 08:12:07 -0700
From: Margo Harris
Subject: Talk about Prescriptions
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Talk About Prescriptions Month is October 2000 and National Pharmacy Week is
October 22-28, 2000. This year's theme for National Pharmacy Week is
"Educate Before You Medicate - Knowledge is the Best Medicine - Talk with
Your Pharmacist." To help improve patient adherence to pharmacotherapeutic
plans, pharmacists and other healthcare providers can become proactive about
gathering and providing medication information. Ask questions that stimulate
dialogue, discuss and involve patients in designing care plans, and use
information to make better decisions. Read the latest findings on medication
adherence from recent articles, conferences and other up-to-the-minute
resources available on Medscape.
Medscape has done some of your homework for you. You can find information
in the Resource Center on medication adherence in these categories:
news
articles
treatment updates
conference summaries
Medline searches
Cochrane review abstracts
Related links
You have to register to gain access to Medscape information. Visit -
www.medscape.com 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
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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#1524
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 11:49:07 -0400
From: Bill Livingood
Subject: Re: American Academy of Health Behavior's First Scientific Meetin g
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
What a timely post for the HEDIR, just when discussion of fragmentation
within the profession was introduced!! Are some of the same marketing ploys
being used that brought concerns related to AHEA and recognition of leading
professionals in the form of the Hall of Fame? I'd be interested in the
perceptions of others.
Bill Livingood
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark J. Kittleson, PhD, FAAHB [SMTP:kittle@siu.edu]
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 10:51 AM
To: HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU
Subject: American Academy of Health Behavior's First
Scientific Meeting
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Greetings HEDIRites....
There is still time to register for the American Academy of Health
Behavior's first annual scientific meeting scheduled on September
24-27 in
Santa Fe, NM. This meeting is devoted strictly to discussing and
presenting the latest, state of the art research by your colleagues
in
health education. One does not need to be a member of the Academy
to attend.
The conference info can be found at the Academy's web page
(www.aahb.org )
... click '2000 Annual Meeting' link. Dr. Lawrence Green will be
honored
as the academy's first scholar recipient. Other scholars presenting
research include:
Laura Kahn, Cheryl Rainey, Scott J. Leischow, and many
others. Presentation formats include both lecture and poster
sessions. Bob Gold will serve as moderator/presenter on 'The
Importance of
Health Education Research to Health Education' at the conclusion of
the
conference.
Finally, the academy will recognize and honor the following
individuals who
have achieved research excellence and have thus earned the use of
the title
FAAHB. The Fellow of AAHB is achieved through research endeavors
only, and
has very rigorous criteria.
Fellows as of this date:
Black, David R.
Dignan, Mark B.
Duncan, David F.
Eddy, James M.
Flay, Brian R.
Glover, Elbert D.
Gold, Robert
Green, Lawrence W.
Kittleson, Mark J.
Kronenfeld, Jennie Jacobs
McDermott, Robert J.
McLeroy, Kenneth R.
Newman, Ian M.
O'Rourke, Thomas W.
Perry, Cheryl L.
Price, James H.
Sarvela, Paul D.
Sleet, David A.
Sutherland, Mary S.
Thomas, Stephen B.
Torabi, Mohammad R.
Werch, Chudley E.
Young, Michael
Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D., FAAHB
Professor & Director of Graduate Studies
Southern Illinois University
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#1525
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 10:57:18 -0500
From: Michael Pejsach
Subject: Re: American Academy of Health Behavior's First Scientific Meeting
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Marketing ploys?
Bill Livingood wrote:
> ** University of Alabama Distance Education
> ** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
> ** More information: 9/20
>
> What a timely post for the HEDIR, just when discussion of fragmentation
> within the profession was introduced!! Are some of the same marketing ploys
> being used that brought concerns related to AHEA and recognition of leading
> professionals in the form of the Hall of Fame? I'd be interested in the
> perceptions of others.
>
> Bill Livingood
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark J. Kittleson, PhD, FAAHB [SMTP:kittle@siu.edu]
> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 10:51 AM
> To: HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU
> Subject: American Academy of Health Behavior's First
> Scientific Meeting
>
> ** University of Alabama Distance Education
> ** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
> ** More information: 9/20
>
> Greetings HEDIRites....
>
> There is still time to register for the American Academy of Health
> Behavior's first annual scientific meeting scheduled on September
> 24-27 in
> Santa Fe, NM. This meeting is devoted strictly to discussing and
> presenting the latest, state of the art research by your colleagues
> in
> health education. One does not need to be a member of the Academy
> to attend.
>
> The conference info can be found at the Academy's web page
> (www.aahb.org )
> ... click '2000 Annual Meeting' link. Dr. Lawrence Green will be
> honored
> as the academy's first scholar recipient. Other scholars presenting
> research include:
>
> Laura Kahn, Cheryl Rainey, Scott J. Leischow, and many
> others. Presentation formats include both lecture and poster
> sessions. Bob Gold will serve as moderator/presenter on 'The
> Importance of
> Health Education Research to Health Education' at the conclusion of
> the
> conference.
>
> Finally, the academy will recognize and honor the following
> individuals who
> have achieved research excellence and have thus earned the use of
> the title
> FAAHB. The Fellow of AAHB is achieved through research endeavors
> only, and
> has very rigorous criteria.
>
> Fellows as of this date:
>
> Black, David R.
> Dignan, Mark B.
> Duncan, David F.
> Eddy, James M.
> Flay, Brian R.
> Glover, Elbert D.
> Gold, Robert
> Green, Lawrence W.
> Kittleson, Mark J.
> Kronenfeld, Jennie Jacobs
> McDermott, Robert J.
> McLeroy, Kenneth R.
> Newman, Ian M.
> O'Rourke, Thomas W.
> Perry, Cheryl L.
> Price, James H.
> Sarvela, Paul D.
> Sleet, David A.
> Sutherland, Mary S.
> Thomas, Stephen B.
> Torabi, Mohammad R.
> Werch, Chudley E.
> Young, Michael
> Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D., FAAHB
> Professor & Director of Graduate Studies
> Southern Illinois University
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Michigan Contact, Voice: (734) 432-3650, ext. 226; fax: (734) 432-3651
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#1526
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 12:42:30 -0400
From: Bill Taverner
Subject: Eastern Conference
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Some useful news to share with my health education colleagues in the NY/NJ
metro area: There is a Family Life Education Conference scheduled for
October 31, 2000.
The conference being run by The Center for Family Life Education
(973-539-9580) is "Promoting Healthy Sexuality." The new president of
SIECUS is delivering the keynote.
Bill
Bill Taverner, M.A.
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#1527
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 14:02:46 -0400
From: Sharon Fisher
Subject: Call for Programs Deadline for ACHA
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
The deadline for Call for Programs for the 2001 ACHA Annual Meeting is this
Friday!
Completed proposals must be postmarked on or before September 15, 2000 to be
considered for next year's meeting.
Next year's meeting, "Healthy Campus... Not by Chance" will be held at the
Las Vegas Hilton on May 29-June 2. You can download the Call for Programs
packet by visiting . This packet contains
all the necessary forms to submit your proposal.
For more information, please e-mail wanda@acha.org or call (410) 859-1500.
Sharon Fisher
Communications Coordinator
American College Health Association
(410) 859-1500, ext. 234
(410) 859-1510 fax
mail to: sharon@acha.org
VISIT our web site at www.acha.org
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#1528
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 14:26:50 -0400
From: Susan Villari
Subject: Position announcement
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Program Evaluator
Penn's Office of Health Education/ U.S. Department of Education Grant
Duties: The Office of Health Education at the University of Pennsylvania is
seeking to hire a one-year, full-time Program Evaluator. Responsibilities
include the design, implementation and analyses of all stages of evaluation
activities related to the university's comprehensive alcohol and other drug
prevention program. This person will develop evaluation processes and tools
including paper and web-based surveys, focus groups and other data
collection instruments through participatory activities with faculty, staff
and students.
Qualifications: Masters degree or ABD in education, public health or other
related health field. Demonstrated experience with both qualitative and
quantitative methods required including use of focus groups, statistical
packages, and data management systems. Excellent verbal and written
communication skills. Familiarity with alcohol and other drug prevention
work and Penn's campus preferred. Policy analysis experience helpful.
Application Deadline: We anticipate filling this position by September 15,
2000.
Send resume to: Susan Villari, MPH
Director
Office of Health Education
3609 Locust Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6222
Or via e-mail: she@pobox.upenn.edu
Susan Villari, MPH
Director, Health Education
University of Pennsylvania
215-573-3525
215-573-7944(fax)
villari@pobox.upenn.edu
Co-editor of Just Sex: Students Rewrite the Rules on Sex, Violence,
Equality and Activism
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#1529
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 17:07:50 -0500
From: "Marjorie E. Scaffa"
Subject: Re: Decreasing fragmentation
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Thanks Bill for getting this discussion started. Here are some
additional thoughts and responses to your questions.
I do not believe that the addition of a new professional
membership organization solves any problems, rather it creates new
ones and so I choose not to join. I believe that merging organizations
could work but will take significant amounts of time and effort to come
to consensus. Personal agendas and egos will no doubt get in the way.
Increasing collaboration between existing organizations is a good start,
but resources are still spead thin and need to be consolidated.
The AMA is so powerful, in part because it represents ALL physicians
regardless of specialty.
I see an "entity" of researchers as important for the future development of
the profession. Whether a stand alone organization or a branch of an
existing organization is best is unclear in my mind. I have seen both
models work in other professions. The missions and priorities of
membership organizations and organizations dedicated to the advancement of
knowledge in professions are somewhat different. Blending research
and practice is an obvious goal, but generation of knowledge for
knowledge sake is also important. Not all important research has
immediate relevance for application.
As far as academic issues are concerned, I have always supported
national accreditation of health education programs. I think it should
be mandatory for all types of health ed professional preparation programs.
But I do not think that is the question you were asking. I think you are
asking about an organization for professional preparation programs that
would promote excellence in higher ed. I know of the existence (for
about 10 years ?) of the Council of Health Education Programs in Higher
Education. I believe this group is composed of the Chairs of Health Ed
Programs and that this group shares information and resources
(ie. survey results) to assist in educational program planning and evaluation.
I support the existence of this group and believe it serves an important
function. In other professions, such a Council exists as a subgroup
within the larger Professional Association and this appears to work fine.
It seems to me we need to decide collectively what our specific goals are
and then brainstorm and implement strategies to accomplish those goals.
Some potential goals might include:
unifying existing professional associations to strengthen
advocacy efforts
collaborative strategic planning across professional organizations
establishing a national accreditation system for health ed professional
preparation programs
establishing mandatory certification of individual practitioners
and licensure laws in each state
achieving status as a reimbursable service by third party payors
What is it that we want to accomplish and how can decreasing
fragmentation and unification in the profession help us achieve our goals?
My two cents worth-
Marjorie Scaffa
On Sun, 10 Sep 2000,
Bill Livingood wrote:
> ** University of Alabama Distance Education
> ** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
> ** More information: 9/20
>
> A few questions related to the issue of professional fragmentation!
>
> Do we need an organization to replace the other organizations without their
> collaboration, and just when they are collaborating more than they have ever
> collaborated in the past, and just when they have put the health education
> professional at the societal table more so than at any time than in the past
> (example the Department of Labor's SOC)?
>
> Do we need an organization to separate researchers from practitioners just
> when many authorities are recognizing the need to blend research and
> practice?
>
> Do we need to better organize our academic institutions (a new organization)
> to promote standards and obtain the status that other academic institutions
> (such as those in ASPH) have attained?
>
> My questions are obviously leading, but they do reflect the idea that new
> organizations can have negative or positive impact on the fragmentation of
> the profession.
>
> Bill
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Marjorie E. Scaffa [SMTP:mscaffa@JAGUAR1.USOUTHAL.EDU]
> Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2000 4:30 PM
> To: HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU
> Subject: Re: Censorship of HEDIR
>
> ** University of Alabama Distance Education
> ** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
> ** More information: 9/20
>
> Thanks Bill for cutting through to a core issue. I have been
> following
> the Pejasach discussion and believed something important was missing
> and
> you named it. Professional fragmentation.
>
> I have no intention of joining AHEA. However, I do believe unifying
> the
> profession, or at least decreasing fragmentation in the profession
> is an
> important goal. Having too many professional organizations decreases
> the
> ability of the profession to mount any serious and comprehensive
> advocacy efforts. Poor coordination among these organizations is
> unfortuantely the norm. I am a firm supporter of the profession and
> am a
> member of a number of professional organizations, but cannot support
> all
> of them due to simple economics. The demand for dues outweighs the
> supply.
>
> Can we have a thoughtful discussion of reducing fragmentation and
> increasing unity within the profession to accomplish our
> professional goals?
>
> Marjorie Scaffa
> University of South Alabama
>
>
>
> On Sat, 9 Sep 2000, William Cissell wrote:
>
> > ** University of Alabama Distance Education
> > ** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
> > ** More information: 9/20
> >
> > Mark and HEDIR Subscribers:
> >
> > While I enjoyed Michael Cuomo's statement of his views about
> Michael
> > Pejsach's use of HEDIR to promote Pejsach's crusade for a single
> > professional organization, I cannot support his request to censure
> > Michael Pejsach's promotion of AHEA on HEDIR. The issue of
> reducing
> > fragmentation within our profession is an important one. We
> should
> > discuss it occasionally on HEDIR. Like Michael Cuomo, I do not
> believe
> > AHEA contributes to the solution; rather, I believe it contributes
> to
> > the problem. Even so, Michael Pejsach has a worthy goal--a less
> > fragmented profession. He has great energy and wonderful
> commitment to
> > our profession. Let's let him and all who address issues
> pertinent to
> > our professional field and its theories, models, practices, and
> > organizational activies post here. Those who hold a different
> view have
> > the opportunity to respond.
> >
> > Bill
> >
> > --
> > William B. Cissell, PhD, MSPH, CHES
> > Professor and Director, Statewide
> > Coordinated Statement of Need Project (SCSN)
> > Texas Woman's University
> > Department of Health Studies
> > P.O. Box 425499
> > Denton, Texas 76204-5499
> > 940-898-2861; Fax: 940-898-2859; email: wcissell@twu.edu
> >
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#1530
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 21:02:41 -0700
From: Margo Harris
Subject: Decreasing fragmentation
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
I agree that Bill's questions were provocative, and I appreciate Marjorie's
thoughtful reply. I do question the premise of part of Marjorie's argument
when she states,
"The AMA is so powerful, in part because it represents ALL physicians
> regardless of specialty."
In fact, the AMA may represent all physicians, but less than 50% of
physicians are members. If you even attempted to count up the physician
organizations in the US, you would be stunned by the number. The idea that
health education could have a single, unified voice or a single organization
that meets the needs of all health educators is a questionable goal and
probably out of reach.
I admire the hard work of Becky Smith (AAHE) and Elaine Auld (SOPHE) and the
hundreds of professionals that have worked to professionalize health
education and decrease fragmentation within the profession. The SOC code
mentioned by Bill Livingood is a landmark for the profession, and I don't
take it lightly. But health education is a dynamic profession, and health
educators are meeting the needs of a remarkably changing world. I was
impressed by the work the American Academy of Health Behavior, as they
thoughtfully defined their organization, established membership criteria,
and established what is currently a viable and prestigious organization.
Ploys? It made sense to me that they announced their development on HEDIR,
and an invitation to members and nonmembers to their first conference spoke
to me of professional practice, not ploys.
But then I was intrigued by the Health Education Hall of Fame, and I didn't
worry overly about the sponsor. I was interested enough to visit and view
the names on the ballot, and consider who I might add. It has always been a
disappointment to me that the history of our remarkable profession is so
well hidden and unknown to most. I watch college students struggle each
year to locate information about the health education pioneers who founded
our practice. I confess, I nominated Mayhew Derryberry. (How many people
are saying...who?) His was not a name I ever heard in my educational
preparation, but back in the 80s, NCHE offered a monograph of his writings,
and for some reason I knew I needed to buy the book and read it.
The versatility and flexibility of the members of the health education
profession has always impressed me and kept me a member. I'm watching the
Bill Moyers special, On Your Own Terms, right now. I've been involved in
community education to assist adults to complete advance directives for
several years now. Five years ago, there was no such program. While I
belong to AAHE and SOPHE, my practice has focused more on school-based
education recently, and frankly I get more professional assistance from ASCD
(Association for Supervision for Curriculum Development). To think one
organization can meet the needs of all health educators as our world
changes, as the diversity of populations grows, as the need for new ideas
and new thinking grows is hard for me to imagine. When your needs can be
met by a professional organization and you can afford the one or multiple
professional memberships, you carefully decide which to join.
I can't help but wonder what would have happened back in 1950 when some
health educators in APHA decided, for a number of reasons, that it was time
to start a health education organization. Suppose someone had said, "oh no,
you can't do that. You'll fragment the profession." The profession has
grown and flourished and there is a need for researchers, academics,
community-based, school-based, public health professionals, etc. to find the
organization that meets there needs. For me right now, it's SOPHE, AAHE,
and ASCD. Who knows what the future will bring and what my professional
needs may be? 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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#1531
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 12:48:43 -0400
From: "Michael J. Ludwig"
Subject: Public Health & Physical Activity
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
I received a request from a student about Public Health
graduate programs (MPH) where there is a strong connection
between physical activity and health promotion. That probably
means a place where one or more faculty's research is in
that area. This person is NOT looking for a graduate physical
education program but a public health program.
Can anyone make some suggestions??
Thanks.
Michael
--
Michael J. Ludwig
220 Hofstra University; 101 HPFS
Hempstead, NY 11549
516.463.5885 (voice) 516.463.4810 (fax)
"Everything is funny as long as it is
happening to somebody else." -Will Rogers
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#1532
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 13:12:58 -0400
From: Bill Taverner
Subject: Eastern Conference for Family Life Education
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Some useful news to share with my colleagues in the NY/NJ metro area: There
is a Family Life Education Conference scheduled for October 31, 2000 in
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ.
The conference being run by The Center for Family Life Education
(973-539-9580) is "Promoting Healthy Sexuality." The new president of
SIECUS is delivering the keynote address.
Bill
_____________________________________________________________
Bill Taverner, M.A.
Director of Education
The Center for Family Life Education, PPGNNJ
(973) 539-9580
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#1533
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 14:47:01 -0500
From: Jodi
Subject: faculty positions in community health education
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT IN
HEALTH EDUCATION
Positions: Three full-time, assistant/associate, tenure track
positions in the Division of Community Health, Department of Health
Promotion and Rehabilitation, at Central Michigan University.
Appointment: Ten month position; Salary based upon education,
experience and professional rank
General Information: Central Michigan University was recently
classified, by the Carnegie Foundation, as a doctoral/research-intensive
university. CMU is a growing student-focused university with
opportunities for leadership and involvement for its entire team.
The College of Health Professions consists of three academic departments
(Communication Disorders, Health Promotion and Rehabilitation, and
Physical Education and Sport). It offers undergraduate and graduate
degree programs in audiology, communication disorders, community health
education, health services administration, school health education,
physical therapy, physician assistant, exercise science, substance abuse
prevention, health promotion, and speech-language pathology delivered by
80+ faculty/staff. Salary and benefits are competitive. CMU=s web site
is .
More specifically the department offers undergraduate programs in
community health education, school health education, exercise science
and health service administration. Graduate programs offered through
the department include Health Promotion and Program Management, Physical
Therapy, and Physician Assistant.
Responsibilities: Position 1: Quantitative Applications (i.e.,
biostatistics, epidemiology)
Position 2: Health Sciences (i.e., anatomy & physiology,
pathophysiology, medical terminology)
Position 3: Health Behavior (i.e., mental health, group and individual
behavior change, addictive behaviors)
Freshman through graduate courses in community health, which may
include:
Process and methodology in community health and/or content areas
specific to community health. Responsibilities may also include
coordination of courses and labs in health education.
Other Responsibilities: Directing graduate research
Campus and community service
Conducting research and scholarly endeavors
Advising undergraduate and graduate students
Academic Qualifications: Doctorate in Public Health, Health Promotion
or Health Education preferred, ABD will be considered. Must have a
doctorate for tenure. A doctorate in a related field may be considered
if the Master's degree is in Public Health. Qualifications also
include: demonstrated successful college teaching experience, experience
in community health, and evidence of scholarly work (preferably in the
area of community health process and methods).
Certifications: Current CHES certification or CHES certification
required within two years
Considerations: Evidence of obtaining grants
Evidence of involvement with professional associations and organizations
Demonstrated leadership skills
Proficiency in use of technology
Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin October 15 and
will continue until the positions are filled. Candidates need to submit
a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching ability,
statement of teaching philosophy, and list of three references including
phone numbers and e-mail addresses to:
Jodi Brookins-Fisher, Ph.D., CHES
Search Committee Chair
HPR Department, Pearce Hall 113
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
(517) 774-3392
CMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution which is
strongly and actively
committed to increasing diversity within its community (see
www.cmich.edu/aaeo.html ).
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#1534
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 15:21:32 -0400
From: Elbert Glover
Subject: Professional Fragmentation
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
The AAHB meeting is scheduled for Santa Fe this month (24-27) and Kittleson's message is a final reminder to register and join us. We think many HEDIR members might find The Academy and conference of interest (see The Academy web page at www.aahb.org ) .
The Academy is interested in attracting quality researchers who have "research" as a major interest/priority. The Academy was founded on the premise to advance health education via research. The purpose is to gain professional respect for health educators as researchers and creators of knowledge. Rather than being repetitious, please find Dr. Werch's editorial below pertaining to the Academy that was published in the Am J Health Behav and also is listed on The Academy web. We also feel that the editorial addressees many of Livingood's questions on the fragmentation of the profession.
By Chudley Werch:
Presently there are, what many would agree, a plethora of professional associations in which health promotion and health education specialists may participate. For example, there are presently 8 health education elements within 7 national organizations that constitute the Coalition of National Health Education Organizations.1 These organizations have evolved from the traditional practice settings of community and school health education, have health education members, and a commitment to health education.2 They include the American College Health Association (Health Education Section); American Public Health Association (Public Health Education and Health Promotion Section; School Health Education and Services Section); American School Health Association; American Association for Health Education; Society for Public Health Education, Inc.; Association of State and Territorial Directors of Public Health Education; and the Society of State Directors for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. Additional professional organizations have also developed to address health promotion activities, particularly those relating to worksite health promotion. These organizations include the National Association for Public Worksite Health Promotion, Association for Worksite Health Promotion, Washington Business Group on Health, National Resource Center on Worksite Health Promotion, Wellness Councils of America, and National Coordinating Committee on Worksite Health Promotion.
The most recent association to be added to this rather long list of professional organizations serving the health education and health promotion professional is the American Academy of Health Behavior. The Academy, as it is referred to, is a society of distinguished researchers and scholars in the areas of health behavior, health education, and health promotion. With such a large body of professional associations, is there a use for yet another professional organization in health education and health promotion?
If the new association provides an identical mission and collection of services for the same health education/health promotion professional as existing organizations, the answer to this question is probably no. If the association addresses an important unmet need of the profession and targets a unique segment of health education and health promotion professional, however, the answer is yes. To address the question of the potential utility of the American Academy of Health Behavior, a look at the mission, goals, and membership requirements of The Academy in comparison to those of other existing health education professional associations is necessary.
Formed in 1997, the American Academy of Health Behavior was created to improve the stature of health educators by supporting and promoting quality health behavior, health education, and health promotion research conducted by health educators. The stated mission of the newly formed Academy is to advance the practice of health education and health promotion through health behavior research.3 The Academy is a society of researchers and scholars in the areas of health behavior, health education, and health promotion, whose objectives are to (a) foster and disseminate findings of health behavior, health education, and health promotion research through sponsorship of scientific meetings, symposia and publications; (b) recognize outstanding achievements in the areas of health behavior, health education, and health promotion research; (c) facilitate collaborative research efforts by bringing The Academy members in contact with each other through a membership directory, professional meetings, professional publications, and electronic media; and (d) advance health education and health promotion by influencing health policy and allocation of resources (government agencies, private foundations, universities, etc) by developing and disseminating a cohesive body of knowledge in the area of health behavior research.
Membership qualifications for The Academy include (a) possession of one degree in health education; (b) evidence of scientific training beyond the undergraduate level; and (c) minimum of 10 refereed, data-based publications (quantitative or qualitative) published in national or international journals that support or focus on health behavior, health education, or health promotion. However, for persons not holding a health education degree, but who are working in the health education field, an Associate membership was created with the following criteria: (a) demonstrate evidence of scientific training beyond the undergraduate level, and (b) have at least 10 refereed data-based papers (quantitative or qualitative) published in national or international journals that regularly report the findings of original health behavior, health education, or health promotion research. In addition, to allow new professionals and doctoral students an opportunity to work toward full membership, an Affiliate membership category was formed with the following criteria: (a) hold or be working toward one degree in health education, (b) demonstrate evidence of scientific training beyond the undergraduate level, and (c) have at least two refereed data-based papers (quantitative or qualitative) published in national or international journals that regularly report findings of original health behavior, health education, or health promotion research. Lastly, Fellow membership is the highest status conferred upon Academy members in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of health behavior, health education, or health promotion research. Fellow membership is open to members and Associate members who meet 2 of the following 5 criteria: (a) authored or co-authored at least 50 refereed research papers (e.g. original data-based [quantitative or qualitative] research, data-based literature reviews, research syntheses, research theory papers) published in national or international journals that regularly report the findings of origi
education, or health promotion research; (b) presented at least 75 scientific papers at national or international professional meetings; (c) received at least 25 external research grants as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator; (d) received at least $1.5 million (or U.S. dollar equivalents) in external research grants as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator; or (e) contributed significantly to the advancement of knowledge in health behavior, health education, or health promotion through research conducted and disseminated of such magnitude as to equal any of the other categories above.
Similar to other existing professional organizations serving health education and health promotion specialists,2 The Academy has health education members and a commitment to health education. The former is reflected in The Academy's membership qualification of possession of 1 degree in health education, or in the case of Associate membership, those working in the health education field. The later is highlighted in the stated mission of The Academy "to advance the practice of health education and health promotion" and its purpose "to improve the stature of health educators".3 However, unlike other present health education and health promotion organizations, The Academy is not affiliated with a specific practice setting, such as communities, schools, or worksites, and in fact does not stress the development of professional practice other than research. Instead, The Academy exclusively emphasizes the support and promotion of quality research conducted by health educators, regardless of setting, although other professional organizations advocate research as 1 of a number of their stated objectives, the American Academy of Health Behavior is the only association whose singular mission is the advancement of health education and promotion practice through research. This unique mission is reflected in The Academy's equally rare membership criteria mandating graduate training and no fewer than 10 refereed publications, and a Fellow Member status with arguably the most discriminating criteria of any professional association within health education and health promotion.
Does The Academy address an important unmet need of the profession for a unique segment of health education and health promotion specialist? The demand for improved training of health promotion and health education professionals in the application of theory and research evidence4,5 and the importance of research to the practice of health promotion and education6,8 have been emphasized by other health promotion specialists. Unfortunately, recent reviews of published health promotion literature have shown that much of the research produced is lacking in terms of sophistication, breadth, and quality.9-11 The Academy has the potential to enhance the growth and stature of health education and promotion through impacting the critical need to advance the research base of the profession. The Academy is the first and only professional association created specifically for health education and health promotion researchers and scholars. It, therefore, provides a needed professional home in which collegial support can be fostered among this distinctive group of health promotion specialist through holding sponsored scientific meetings, recognizing outstanding achievements in research, facilitating collaborative research efforts, and influencing public policy toward the allocation of increased resources for research.
What use, the American Academy of Health Behavior? With The Academy in its infancy, it is too early to answer this question with any certainty. However, the American Academy of Health Behavior holds considerable promise to influence the growth of health education and health promotion practice by providing an organizational home for researchers and scholars to interact and work toward the common goal of advancing the profession by significantly increasing the quality, breadth, and body of health education and health promotion research.
REFERENCES
1.National Center for Health Education. Directory of the Coalition of National Health Education Organizations, 1990-1991. New York, NY; 1991.
2.Breckon DJ, Harvey JR, Lancaster RB. Community Health Education: Settings, Roles and Skills for the 21st Century. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc; 1994.
3.American Academy of Health Behavior. Mission Statement. American Academy of Health Behavior Website. 1998. Available at: . Accessed September 23, 1999.
4.Green LW, Kreuter MW. Health Promotion Planning: An Educational and Environmental Approach. 2nd ed. Mountain View, CA: Mayfield Publishing Company; 1991.
5.Rootman I. Health communication research and health promotion. Can J Public Health 1996;87(Suppl 2):S84-86.
6.Green J, Tones K. Towards a secure evidence base for health promotion. J Public Health Med 1999;21(2):133-139.
7.Nutbeam D. Achieving `best practice' in health promotion: improving the fit between research and practice. Health Education Research 1996;11(3):317-326.
8.Macdonald D, Veen C, Tones K. Evidence for success in health promotion: suggestions for improvement. Health Education Research 1996;11(3):367-376.
9.Aldana S. Financial impact of worksite health promotion programs. The Art of Health Promotion 1998;2:1-8.
10.Oldenburg BF, Sallis JE, French ML, Owen N. Health promotion research and the diffusion and institutionalization of interventions. Health Education Research 1999;14(1):121-130.
11.Rychetnik L, Nutbeam D, Hawe P. Lessons from a review of publications in three health promotion journals from 1989 to 1994. Health Education Research 1997;12(4):491-504.
Editorial by: Chudley E. Werch, PhD, CHES, FAAHB, Research Professor and Director, Center for Drug Prevention and Health Promotion, College of Health, Department of Health Science, University of North Florida, 4567 St. Johns Bluff Road, South, Jacksonville, FL 32224-2645. Email: cwerch@unf.edu
Am J Health Behav 2000;24(1):3-5
This is being submitted to the HEDIR by Elbert D. Glover; however, is endorsed by several Academy Board members.
glover
Elbert D Glover PhD FAAHB
Robert C Byrd Health Sciences Center
West Virginia University School of Medicine
1 Medical Center Dr (POB 9300)
Morgantown WV 26506-9300 USA
304-293-7597 Work
304-293-4693 Fax
**Attend the American Academy of Health Behavior Scientific Meeting in Santa Fe, September 24-27, 2000 (www.aahb.org )
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#1535
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 15:28:11 -0400
From: Elbert Glover
Subject: Update on AAHB
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
HEDIR Members:
Update on The Academy happenings.
1. The Academy was formed in late 1997.
2. Members were recruited in 1998.
3. Received nonprofit status in 1999.
4. 157 persons have applied for membership but 70 have qualified.
5. Of the initial founders, 20% were female.
6. Of the persons qualifying, 47% have been female, so we are now 33% female.
7. We represent 26 states and 1 foreign country.
8. The first meeting is scheduled this month for Santa Fe with the second, currently a toss-up between Napa Valley and Key West.
9. Approximately 150 persons have registered for the Santa Fe meeting - including persons from CDC, NIH, NCI, RWJ, etc.
10. For more info on The Academy tap into the web < www.aahb.org >.
glover
Elbert D Glover PhD FAAHB
Robert C Byrd Health Sciences Center
West Virginia University School of Medicine
1 Medical Center Dr (POB 9300)
Morgantown WV 26506-9300 USA
304-293-7597 Work
304-293-4693 Fax
**Attend the American Academy of Health Behavior Scientific Meeting in Santa Fe, September 24-27, 2000 (www.aahb.org )
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#1536
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 15:50:47 -0400
From: Holly Avey
Subject: Re: Decreasing fragmentation
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
I have a suggestion for one practical step in decreasing the fragmentation of
health ed professional organizations.
There is currently an organization called the Coalition of National Health
Education Organizations, which, according to its website
(), includes the following member
organizations:
* American College Health Association, Health Education Section
* American Public Health Association, Public Health Education and Health
Promotion Section
* American Public Health Association, School Health Education and Services
Section
* American School Health Association
* American Association for Health Education
* Association of State and Territorial Directors of Health Promotion and Public
Health Education
* Society for Public Health Education, Inc.
* Society of State Directors of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
The average price for an individual membership to these organizations is about $110
(the two organizations for state directors of health ed don't mention membership
fees).
What if we could pay $150 - $200 for a "package deal" and get individual
memberships to the coalition, which would provide us with membership privileges to
each of its member organizations? This would include member discounts to the
national conferences.
The joint membership would not necessarily have to include subscriptions to all of
the member organization's newsletters or journals, but it could include a single
newsletter that provides brief summaries of research articles, announcements, and
editorials from each of the member organization's newsletters and/or journals.
(Perhaps subscriptions to the individual newsletters or journals could be requested
for an additional, discounted fee.)
There are still a couple of problems with this idea. The coalition does not
include all health ed-related organizations people might be interested in, and the
membership organizations might lose money if they lose a significant number of
individual members to the coalition membership instead. However, you have to start
somewhere, and the current member organizations represent a good chunk of the total
health ed organizations in existence. Also, if there are enough individual
coalition memberships, it would offset any loss of revenue for the member
organizations.
This idea might help people who are interested in becoming members in multiple
health ed organizations but can't afford it. It could also increase awareness of
the functions of the various health ed organizations, identifying overlapping areas
as well as distinctive areas, which might eventually help us to streamline.
-- Holly
Holly Avey, MPH
Health Educator, Office of Health Promotion
Grady Health System, Atlanta, GA
404-616-7561, havey@emory.edu
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#1537
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 15:03:16 -0500
From: Mal Goldsmith
Subject: health curricula in schools
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Good Afternoon,
I wanted to share the results of my Curriculum Development class's
investigation into school health curriculum in the southern Illinois area.
Illinois is sometimes seen as a progessive state in school health
education. Its educational standards and benchmarks were completed in
1997, and the health ones reflect much improvement over the previous state
goals.
Students were asked to critique the curriculum according to twelve
criteria. These included:
evidence of a needs assessment and developmental appropriateness
a philosophy statement
development by a broad range of professionals, parents, and students
goals
objectives/benchmarks (adheres to state guidelines)
proper scope and sequence refelected (K-12)
sample teaching ideas included
resources
assessment and evaluation information provided
I have been doing this assignment for over twenty years! The results today
are pretty much the same as they have been over this time frame. They
include:
50% of schools/districts unable to locate a health curriculum
70% providing an outline or the table of contents to a book
20% rated as good - very good (but lacking on 2 or more criteria)
60% implying that the other core subjects are much better (would you like
to look at them)
We have a long way to go! I would suggest less worry about one
organization and more focus on how we can get communities to march into
their school boards and demand to see a meaningful health curriculum.
Still dreaming!
Mal Goldsmith
Professor and Coordinator of Health Education
Southern Illinois University
Box 1126
Edwardsville, IL 62026
618-650-3857
618-650-3369 (fax)
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#1538
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 15:32:02 -0700
From: Margo Harris
Subject: Fw: health curricula in schools
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
I was reading through the recent MMWR surveillance report on health
education in secondary schools. It is not available online -
It includes this interpretation:
Interpretation: Many middle/junior high schools and senior high schools
require health education to help provide students with knowledge and skills
needed for adoption of a healthy lifestyle. However, these schools might not
be covering all important topic areas or skills sufficiently. The number of
lead health education teachers who are academically prepared in health
education and the number of schools with school health advisory councils
needs to increase.
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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#1539
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 19:24:09 -0500
From: Michael Pejsach
Subject: Re: Decreasing fragmentation
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
Do nurses, physicians, psychologists and/or social workers make global professional
decisions via coalitions? Or do they have a single organization, with a focused
singular voice, that represents their membership/professionals, as well as their
profession's interests? How many agendas come to the table when these groups meet
among themselves?
Can you imagine making decisions via a coalition? How is that possible for issues that
require a timely solution (How long did it take to produce two sets of the health
education "codes of ethics")?
It reminds me of the time when that ABC-TV executive producer did a presentation at an
APHA roundtable meeting in New York (1980?). It was all about health education in the
media, and the scripting of shows like "Happy Days" and other mega hits. Most of the
attendees at that meeting were health educators interested in working with the media
to help them present accurate (possibly theory based?) behavior change programming.
When asked, "why aren't you using health educators," he replied, "I didn't even know
there was such a profession.... where do I find you guys? We're using Docs because we
know we can pick up the phone, call the AMA in Chicago, and get one. Who can I call to
get a health educator?" [I'm paraphrasing from memory.] Should he have been calling
SOPHE, AAHE, and/or ASHA? Which one? And if he called the coalition, which
organization would respond with the appropriate personnel? Which health educator would
the coalition member organization send to this TV producer --who needed the her/him
yesterday. Which of the member organizations would empower the other organizations to
get the notoriety that would result? And how long would that decision take to make?
I believe that part of the problem is that we started out creating specialty-like
professional groups (early 1900's with APHA sections in school health and public
health education, and later with SOPHE, etc.), because we didn't have the need, and it
wasn't clear even among ourselves, what that need was. The AMA, ANA, and others had
the same need for professional support, but started out with a singular organization
because it was clear to them who they were and what they did for a living.
Now that we've basically figured those things out, (roles and responsibilities, CHES)
we need to shift into reverse and have that singular organization to strategically
position our profession, to protect our turf, market our skills, etc. A "coalition"
is not the solution.
However the coalition may be useful in "Creating that singular organization;" two or
three of the coalition's member organizations you listed could practice what we often
preach: empowerment -- merging to have one president, one vice president, one board,
etc. Which of the two or three coalition member organizations are brave enough to do
it, to empower the profession for the sake of the profession and the health educator?
Which two, three or four coalition member organizations are willing to forgo their
bureaucracies and infrastructures to merge into a single more efficient and less
fragmented group in order to represent and better serve all health educators? Isn't
that what its going to take?
Hospitals all across the US have been consolidating and merging. The QA data clearly
suggests that such a huge undertaking has resulted in better service, better practice,
and more satisfied customers.
Merging organizations would be more efficient than creating a new "AHEA." I hope I'm
wrong on this, but I have a terrible feeling that getting unstuck is going to be
terribly difficult. It took about five years of "talk" between SOPHE and AAHE before
they decided not to merge. It is risky. There are significant fiscal issues. There
are issues of ego and power as well.
In my opinion, this is the most important issue facing our profession. We need to get
on task as soon as possible. Talking about it is fine, but we must remember that
nurses, psychologists and social workers are already geared up to take action. As soon
as managed care organizations figure out that there is a return on
investment/expenditure in disease prevention/health promotion/health education, and
it's worth the reimbursements, nurses, social workers and psychologists will pounce.
They want the big share of that pie, being the lead dog or primary provider of such
services, even though you and I know that, for the most part, they aren't prepared.
That day is fast approaching.
m.
Holly Avey wrote:
> ** University of Alabama Distance Education
> ** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
> ** More information: 9/20
>
> I have a suggestion for one practical step in decreasing the fragmentation of
> health ed professional organizations.
>
> There is currently an organization called the Coalition of National Health
> Education Organizations, which, according to its website
> (), includes the following member
> organizations:
>
> * American College Health Association, Health Education Section
> * American Public Health Association, Public Health Education and Health
> Promotion Section
> * American Public Health Association, School Health Education and Services
> Section
> * American School Health Association
> * American Association for Health Education
> * Association of State and Territorial Directors of Health Promotion and Public
> Health Education
> * Society for Public Health Education, Inc.
> * Society of State Directors of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
>
> The average price for an individual membership to these organizations is about $110
> (the two organizations for state directors of health ed don't mention membership
> fees).
>
> What if we could pay $150 - $200 for a "package deal" and get individual
> memberships to the coalition, which would provide us with membership privileges to
> each of its member organizations? This would include member discounts to the
> national conferences.
>
> The joint membership would not necessarily have to include subscriptions to all of
> the member organization's newsletters or journals, but it could include a single
> newsletter that provides brief summaries of research articles, announcements, and
> editorials from each of the member organization's newsletters and/or journals.
> (Perhaps subscriptions to the individual newsletters or journals could be requested
> for an additional, discounted fee.)
>
> There are still a couple of problems with this idea. The coalition does not
> include all health ed-related organizations people might be interested in, and the
> membership organizations might lose money if they lose a significant number of
> individual members to the coalition membership instead. However, you have to start
> somewhere, and the current member organizations represent a good chunk of the total
> health ed organizations in existence. Also, if there are enough individual
> coalition memberships, it would offset any loss of revenue for the member
> organizations.
>
> This idea might help people who are interested in becoming members in multiple
> health ed organizations but can't afford it. It could also increase awareness of
> the functions of the various health ed organizations, identifying overlapping areas
> as well as distinctive areas, which might eventually help us to streamline.
>
> -- Holly
>
> Holly Avey, MPH
> Health Educator, Office of Health Promotion
> Grady Health System, Atlanta, GA
> 404-616-7561, havey@emory.edu
>
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#1540
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 21:28:46 -0400
From: Andrea Gielen
Subject: call for manuscripts
** University of Alabama Distance Education
** Master of Arts in Health Studies: A Proven Success
** More information: 9/20
please share with interested colleagues, thanks
Patient Education and Counseling
Call for Manuscripts
Special Issue on Injury and Violence Prevention
Patient Education and Counseling is an interdisciplinary,
international journal for patient education and health promotion
researchers, managers, and clinicians. The journal seeks to explore and
elucidate the education and counseling model in health care. Its aim is
to provide a forum for fundamental as well as applied research and to
promote the study organizational issues involved with the delivery of
patient education, counseling and health promotion services.
> > > A special issue of this fully indexed, peer-reviewed journal will be devoted to articles that address injury and violence prevention issues
from the perspective of health communications, patient education and
counseling, and/or health education and promotion. Both descriptive
studies and intervention research in the health care setting are of
particular interest. Health care settings are broadly defined to
include managed care, private practice, hospitals, emergency medical
care
providers, health departments, etc. Outreach initiatives that
communicate with the larger public about injury related issues would
also be considered. Both unintentional and intentional injury topics
are of interest.
> > >
Examples of types of articles being sought are those that:
review and synthesize a body of relevant literature (e.g., pediatric
injury prevention counseling);
provide a scholarly discussion of the application of a theory or
theories to behavior change strategies for an injury problem (e.g.,
stages of change model as applied to reducing fall risks among the
elderly);
present findings from original research on the development,
implementation, or evaluation of injury related health education,
promotion, and/or communications projects in clinical settings (e.g.,
training health care providers to effectively screen for domestic
violence and counsel abused women)
All articles should discuss the application of the work to future
research and to current injury policy and programs.
All articles will be peer reviewed.
> > >
Receipt date for manuscripts: January 31, 2001
Anticipated notification date: March 31, 2001
Editor: Judith Hall, PhD
Guest Editor: Andrea C. Gielen, ScD, ScM
Questions? Call Dr. Gielen at 410-955-2397 or email agielen@jhsph.edu
to discuss pape