#3
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 10:07:04 +0200
From: Ansa Ojanlatva <ansoja@UTU.FI>
Subject: Re: Thompson's nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
Mark,
I cannot find reference to women's health on his major agendas. Perhaps I did not
look far enough. However, I would like to point out that women's health is a more
splendored thing than women's right to decide --which I am sure your realized
yourself.
For instance, it was announced this morning that sperm motility of young Finnish
men is in trouble --unlike it had been announced 6 years ago for the general male
population in Finland. The reason is not known as yet but one of the theories being
considered involves the health of mothers of these young men.
I suppose if I can generalize it has to do with making sure that women have the
opportunities to decide for themselves and take care of their young, ain't it?
Ansa
"Mark A. Temple" wrote:
> ** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
> ** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
> ** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
> ** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
> ** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
>
> Several HEDIR subscribers have sent personal e-mails questioning my concern
> regarding the nomination of Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson as Secretary of
> Health and Human Services. While I applaud Gov. Thompson's efforts in health
> care and welfare reform and organ donation efforts, I am appalled that someone
> who is one of the staunchest opponents of a woman's right to choose would
> declare his support for women's health. If you'd like more information on
> Thompson - visit his Governor's web page at http://www.wisgov.state.wi.us/
>
> My profound concern, however, stems from the fact that he represents an
> extremist social conservative agenda. A person in the position of Secretary of
> Health and Human Services must bring to the table an open mind. The Secretary
> of Health and Human Services must not be bound by a social conservative agenda
> that restricts consideration of all potential solutions to the social and
> health ills that confront America. Gov. Thompson's history and record are
> clear. As chairman of the 2000 Republican Platform Committee, Gov. Thompson
> directed the development of a political platform that espoused an extremist
> conservative agenda. His nomination is being cheered by extremist conservative
> groups across the nation. In fact, Family Research Council President Ken
> O'Connor has declared that social conservatives will now have an "open
door"
> and a sympathetic ear at the Department of Health and Human Services. His
> position is simply too extreme! This nomination is clearly an attempt to
> placate the social conservative base of the Republican party who agreed to keep
> their mouths shut during Bush's run for the White House.
>
> Don't forget that a nomination does not a confirmation make!
>
> Please consider contacting your Senator's and declare emphatically that you do
> NOT support this nomination! Contact information for your Senators can be
> obtained at http://www.senate.gov/
>
> ________________________________
>
> Health Education at Illinois State University
> Leadership Compassion Courage Innovation
>
> Mark A. Temple, PhD, CHES
> matempl@ilstu.edu
> http://www.cast.ilstu.edu/temple/menu.htm
>
> Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world,
> indeed it is the only thing that ever has.
> Magaret Meade
> _______________________________
>
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University of Turku
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tel. +358-2-333-8513
fax +358-2-333-8439
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#4
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 07:39:03 -0500
From: Kelly Bishop Alley <kalley@SMOKEFREEINDIANA.ORG>
Subject: Re: Thompson's appointment
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
This summarizes how those of us in tobacco control find things:
Washington Outlook: Capital Wrapup: Smoking Out Thompson
Business Week, Friday, 12/29/00
Anti-tobacco activists are mobilizing to prevent Tommy Thompson
from becoming Health & Human Services Secretary, a post for
which the Wisconsin governor is the front-runner. ''Thompson has
a track record of pro-tobacco activities and has had a very close
relationship with Philip Morris,'' explains William T. Godshall,
director of SmokeFree Pennsylvania. In addition to handing out
campaign contributions, the tobacco giant paid for trips to places
like Africa.
Between Bush and Thompson, the success we've experienced in tobacco control
in the past 8 years is going to be greatly jeopardized in this new
administration.
-----Original Message-----
From: The HEDIR--Where It All Began! [mailto:HEDIR-L@siu.edu]On Behalf
Of Mark Temple
Sent: Friday, December 29, 2000 1:53 PM
To: HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU
Subject: Thompson's appointment
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
I'm attaching a press release from the Family Research Council. It appears
they are excited about his appointment as Secretary of Health and Human
Services. What is the "take" of HEDIR subcribers? I'm interested your
opininions of how he will effect current and future programming. I must
admit
personal concern regrading his record.
>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 29, 2000
>CONTACT: Shanell Miller (202) 393-2100
>
>FRC's Ken Connor Weighs In On Thompson Appointment:
>The Scale Is Even
>
>"We are optimistic as Gov. Thompson brings a wealth of
>experience and a track record of achievement in the pro-life
>arena to his new endeavor. Ethical standards regarding
>human embryo research remains an issue we look forward to
>working with the new Secretary of Health and Human
>Services," says FRC President Ken Connor.
>
>WASHINGTON, D.C. -- "We look forward to lending him our
>support as he strives to enhance the dignity and well being
>of every human life," says Connor after learning of
>President-elect Bush's appointment of Gov. Thompson to HHS
>Secretary.
>
>Thompson has supported a number of important pro-life and
>pro-family initiatives during his tenure as governor. He
>has signed a ban on partial-birth abortion, supported
>parental consent legislation, a 24-hour waiting period, and
>legislation to prevent abortion coverage in insurance plans.
>The governor has also demonstrated recognition of the First
>Amendment rights of pro-lifers who peacefully protest at
>abortion clinics.
>
>As chairman of the 2000 Republican Platform Committee, Gov.
>Thompson had an open door for all parties concerned about
>public policy. "He met with several senior FRC staff
>members and was very responsive to our concerns," says
>Connor.
>
>A pioneer in the area of welfare reform, Gov. Thompson's
>successful program became a model for the nation. He has
>also been supportive of parents by providing them with more
>choices regarding the education of their children.
>
>Connor cautioned that since FRC is a strong opponent of
>human embryo research "one of our main concerns about Gov.
>Thompson relates to some statements he has made on the issue
>of human embryo research." The U.S. is entering an era
>where scientific knowledge is growing by leaps and bounds,
>it is absolutely essential that we proceed within ethical
>parameters. "We are concerned that such standards have not
>always been paramount at the University of Wisconsin, and we
>hope to work with Gov. Thompson to establish strong ethical
>standards on the federal level," adds Connnor.
>
>
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________________________________
Health Education at Illinois State University
Leadership Compassion Courage Innovation
Mark A. Temple, PhD, CHES
matempl@ilstu.edu
<http://www.cast.ilstu.edu/temple/menu.htm>http://www.cast.ilstu.edu/newtem
ple/menu.htm
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change
the world;
indeed it is the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Meade
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#5
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 08:17:43 -0600
From: Michael Pejsach <healthedman@HOME.COM>
Subject: Re: On-Line Services
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
Stephen, at al,
I was looking to place an ad for school health professionals (all), who want
to work part time, with the K-5 crowd, and a puppet, in the Detroit,
Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Chicago areas.
I will check out your service.
Michael
Stephen B Holt wrote:
> Michael - are you looking to place an ad or are you looking for a job in
> the health and fitness industry? Try our Professional Recruitment Service
> at www.wellnessconnection.com. Let me know if we can help out.
> Thanks,
> Steve Holt, Director
> Wellness Connection
> ________________________________________________________________
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#6
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 09:46:05 -0500
From: Kristi Pier <PierK@DHMH.STATE.MD.US>
Subject: Appropriateness of delivering messages through fastfood restaurants
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
Hi all,
Well, to start the new year, I thought I would pose a question for all about the
appropriateness of using fastfood restaurants to deliver health messages, in this case,
promoting skin cancer reduction behaviors with youth. Just because this is a place to
reach children, is it appropriate to partner with these fastfood restaurants? Has anyone
had experience partnering with fastfood restaurants to deliver health messages?
Thanks,
Kristi
Kristi Pier
Maryland Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
201 W. Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410)767-5069
(410)333-7279 fax
pierk@dhmh.state.md.us
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#7
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 08:11:29 -0800
From: Nathan E CRAWFORD <Nathan.E.CRAWFORD@STATE.OR.US>
Subject: Re: Thompson's nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
Mark,
I simply must reply. Do you REALLY believe that a person's stance on a woman's right to
choose is the only marker by which we can measure a person's commitment to the health of
women? You applaud Gov Thompson's "success" with welfare reform...Are you aware
that welfare reform directly affects women's health?
I enjoy a good, reasoned dialogue. The way to convince most people is not by throwing
around extreme language, but by providing sound and reasonable arguments.
Mark, I certainly do plan on visiting his website, and finding out more about him.
Respectfully,
Nathan Crawford, MPH, CHES
>>> matempl@ILSTU.EDU 12/30/00 05:52PM >>>
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
Several HEDIR subscribers have sent personal e-mails questioning my concern
regarding the nomination of Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson as Secretary of
Health and Human Services. While I applaud Gov. Thompson's efforts in health
care and welfare reform and organ donation efforts, I am appalled that someone
who is one of the staunchest opponents of a woman's right to choose would
declare his support for women's health. If you'd like more information on
Thompson - visit his Governor's web page at http://www.wisgov.state.wi.us/
My profound concern, however, stems from the fact that he represents an
extremist social conservative agenda. A person in the position of Secretary of
Health and Human Services must bring to the table an open mind. The Secretary
of Health and Human Services must not be bound by a social conservative agenda
that restricts consideration of all potential solutions to the social and
health ills that confront America. Gov. Thompson's history and record are
clear. As chairman of the 2000 Republican Platform Committee, Gov. Thompson
directed the development of a political platform that espoused an extremist
conservative agenda. His nomination is being cheered by extremist conservative
groups across the nation. In fact, Family Research Council President Ken
O'Connor has declared that social conservatives will now have an "open door"
and a sympathetic ear at the Department of Health and Human Services. His
position is simply too extreme! This nomination is clearly an attempt to
placate the social conservative base of the Republican party who agreed to keep
their mouths shut during Bush's run for the White House.
Don't forget that a nomination does not a confirmation make!
Please consider contacting your Senator's and declare emphatically that you do
NOT support this nomination! Contact information for your Senators can be
obtained at http://www.senate.gov/
________________________________
Health Education at Illinois State University
Leadership Compassion Courage Innovation
Mark A. Temple, PhD, CHES
matempl@ilstu.edu
http://www.cast.ilstu.edu/temple/menu.htm
Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world,
indeed it is the only thing that ever has.
Magaret Meade
_______________________________
** Submit to HEDIR Technology Seminar:
** http://www.hedir.org/jb/
** Go to the HEDIR Job Page
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#8
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 11:23:24 -0500
From: Edwina Davis <EDAVIS@CHARTERED-HEALTH.COM>
Subject: Preparing for CHES
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
Can anyone give me some pointers on preparing for the CHES exam? Also, I am
interesting in participating in a study group here in Washington, DC
Thanks for any information you may be able to provide.
Edwina
------------------------------
#9
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 09:54:39 -0500
From: John Smith <John_Smith@SPFLDCOL.EDU>
Subject: parental violence at children sports events
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
I am forwarding this inquiry to the HEDIR, I hope some of you can supply some
information.
---------------------- Forwarded by John Smith/Springfield College/US on
01/02/2001 10:09 AM ---------------------------
Colangmos@aol.com on 01/01/2001 07:52:46 PM
To: John Smith/Springfield College/US@spfldcol.edu
cc:
Subject: parental violence at children sports events
Dear Mr. Smith
Do you have info on this subject or can you refer me to any web sites or
organizations. I am brainstorming for a committe I am facilitating at the
hospital I am employed. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Raquel Colangelo-Mosso RNC
------------------------------
#10
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 11:31:47 -0500
From: "Joseph A. Dake" <jdake@POP3.UTOLEDO.EDU>
Subject: Re: Thompson's nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
Another source of information concerning his stances on issues and his
voting records can be found on http://www.vote-smart.org/index.phtml
Just type in Thompson in the last name search field and select the Governor
from the list.
Joe Dake
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nathan E CRAWFORD" <Nathan.E.CRAWFORD@STATE.OR.US>
To: <HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU>
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 11:11 AM
Subject: Re: Thompson's nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services
> ** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
> ** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
> ** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
> ** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
> ** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
>
> Mark,
>
> I simply must reply. Do you REALLY believe that a person's stance on a
woman's right to choose is the only marker by which we can measure a
person's commitment to the health of women? You applaud Gov Thompson's
"success" with welfare reform...Are you aware that welfare reform directly
affects women's health?
>
> I enjoy a good, reasoned dialogue. The way to convince most people is not
by throwing around extreme language, but by providing sound and reasonable
arguments.
>
> Mark, I certainly do plan on visiting his website, and finding out more
about him.
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Nathan Crawford, MPH, CHES
>
> >>> matempl@ILSTU.EDU 12/30/00 05:52PM >>>
> ** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
> ** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
> ** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
> ** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
> ** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
>
> Several HEDIR subscribers have sent personal e-mails questioning my
concern
> regarding the nomination of Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson as Secretary
of
> Health and Human Services. While I applaud Gov. Thompson's efforts in
health
> care and welfare reform and organ donation efforts, I am appalled that som
eone
> who is one of the staunchest opponents of a woman's right to choose would
> declare his support for women's health. If you'd like more information on
> Thompson - visit his Governor's web page at http://www.wisgov.state.wi.us/
>
> My profound concern, however, stems from the fact that he represents an
> extremist social conservative agenda. A person in the position of
Secretary of
> Health and Human Services must bring to the table an open mind. The
Secretary
> of Health and Human Services must not be bound by a social conservative
agenda
> that restricts consideration of all potential solutions to the social and
> health ills that confront America. Gov. Thompson's history and record are
> clear. As chairman of the 2000 Republican Platform Committee, Gov.
Thompson
> directed the development of a political platform that espoused an
extremist
> conservative agenda. His nomination is being cheered by extremist
conservative
> groups across the nation. In fact, Family Research Council President Ken
> O'Connor has declared that social conservatives will now have an "open
door"
> and a sympathetic ear at the Department of Health and Human Services. His
> position is simply too extreme! This nomination is clearly an attempt to
> placate the social conservative base of the Republican party who agreed to
keep
> their mouths shut during Bush's run for the White House.
>
> Don't forget that a nomination does not a confirmation make!
>
> Please consider contacting your Senator's and declare emphatically that
you do
> NOT support this nomination! Contact information for your Senators can be
> obtained at http://www.senate.gov/
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> Health Education at Illinois State University
> Leadership Compassion Courage Innovation
>
> Mark A. Temple, PhD, CHES
> matempl@ilstu.edu
> http://www.cast.ilstu.edu/temple/menu.htm
>
> Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world,
> indeed it is the only thing that ever has.
> Magaret Meade
> _______________________________
>
> ** Submit to HEDIR Technology Seminar:
> ** http://www.hedir.org/jb/
> ** Go to the HEDIR Job Page
> ** http://www.hedir.org/paid
> ** Thanks for supporting the HEDIR by Advertising Jobs!
> ** More info: http://www.hpcareer.net/hedir.htm
>
> ** Submit to HEDIR Technology Seminar:
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>
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#11
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 11:45:19 -0500
From: "Joseph A. Dake" <jdake@POP3.UTOLEDO.EDU>
Subject: Re: Thompson's nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
Sorry about my last message about Project Vote Smart
(http://www.vote-smart.org/index.phtml) It apparently does NOT have his
voting records but it does have a wealth of information concerning his
self-stated stances on the issues. One can find his opposition to certain
women's health issues, tobacco control, gun guntrol, as well as many other
issues. Even without the voting records, it seems evident to me from his
stated stances that Gov. Thompson is too conservative for the Secretary of
HHS.
Joe Dake
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nathan E CRAWFORD" <Nathan.E.CRAWFORD@STATE.OR.US>
To: <HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU>
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 11:11 AM
Subject: Re: Thompson's nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services
> ** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
> ** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
> ** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
> ** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
> ** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
>
> Mark,
>
> I simply must reply. Do you REALLY believe that a person's stance on a
woman's right to choose is the only marker by which we can measure a
person's commitment to the health of women? You applaud Gov Thompson's
"success" with welfare reform...Are you aware that welfare reform directly
affects women's health?
>
> I enjoy a good, reasoned dialogue. The way to convince most people is not
by throwing around extreme language, but by providing sound and reasonable
arguments.
>
> Mark, I certainly do plan on visiting his website, and finding out more
about him.
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Nathan Crawford, MPH, CHES
>
> >>> matempl@ILSTU.EDU 12/30/00 05:52PM >>>
> ** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
> ** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
> ** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
> ** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
> ** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
>
> Several HEDIR subscribers have sent personal e-mails questioning my
concern
> regarding the nomination of Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson as Secretary
of
> Health and Human Services. While I applaud Gov. Thompson's efforts in
health
> care and welfare reform and organ donation efforts, I am appalled that
someone
> who is one of the staunchest opponents of a woman's right to choose would
> declare his support for women's health. If you'd like more information on
> Thompson - visit his Governor's web page at http://www.wisgov.state.wi.us/
>
> My profound concern, however, stems from the fact that he represents an
> extremist social conservative agenda. A person in the position of
Secretary of
> Health and Human Services must bring to the table an open mind. The
Secretary
> of Health and Human Services must not be bound by a social conservative
agenda
> that restricts consideration of all potential solutions to the social and
> health ills that confront America. Gov. Thompson's history and record are
> clear. As chairman of the 2000 Republican Platform Committee, Gov.
Thompson
> directed the development of a political platform that espoused an
extremist
> conservative agenda. His nomination is being cheered by extremist
conservative
> groups across the nation. In fact, Family Research Council President Ken
> O'Connor has declared that social conservatives will now have an "open
door"
> and a sympathetic ear at the Department of Health and Human Services. His
> position is simply too extreme! This nomination is clearly an attempt to
> placate the social conservative base of the Republican party who agreed to
keep
> their mouths shut during Bush's run for the White House.
>
> Don't forget that a nomination does not a confirmation make!
>
> Please consider contacting your Senator's and declare emphatically that
you do
> NOT support this nomination! Contact information for your Senators can be
> obtained at http://www.senate.gov/
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> Health Education at Illinois State University
> Leadership Compassion Courage Innovation
>
> Mark A. Temple, PhD, CHES
> matempl@ilstu.edu
> http://www.cast.ilstu.edu/temple/menu.htm
>
> Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world,
> indeed it is the only thing that ever has.
> Magaret Meade
> _______________________________
>
> ** Submit to HEDIR Technology Seminar:
> ** http://www.hedir.org/jb/
> ** Go to the HEDIR Job Page
> ** http://www.hedir.org/paid
> ** Thanks for supporting the HEDIR by Advertising Jobs!
> ** More info: http://www.hpcareer.net/hedir.htm
>
> ** Submit to HEDIR Technology Seminar:
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#12
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 10:47:23 -0600
From: Kalai Mugilan <kmugilan@DOPM.UAB.EDU>
Subject: What is up with Crack?
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
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Hi,
I just learnt that APHA is in opposition to the project called CRACK
(Children Requiring Caring Community). Would somebody shed some light
on why this is the case?
thanks,
kalai
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#13
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 13:44:05 -0600
From: "Marjorie E. Scaffa" <mscaffa@JAGUAR1.USOUTHAL.EDU>
Subject: Re: Appropriateness of delivering messages through fastfood restaurants
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Kristi,
We have used the pizza delivery franchises to send health messages about
alcohol use (attached to pizza boxes) to college students and it was
fairly successful (and free).
Marjorie
On Tue, 2 Jan 2001, Kristi Pier wrote:
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>
> Hi all,
>
> Well, to start the new year, I thought I would pose a question for all about the
appropriateness of using fastfood restaurants to deliver health messages, in this case,
promoting skin cancer reduction behaviors with youth. Just because this is a place to
reach children, is it appropriate to partner with these fastfood restaurants? Has anyone
had experience partnering with fastfood restaurants to deliver health messages?
>
> Thanks,
> Kristi
>
> Kristi Pier
> Maryland Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
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#14
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 16:26:37 -0500
From: Don Ardell <dardell@WELLWEB.COM>
Subject: Dr. Bill Carlyon on Health Education
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Greetings, all:
A great time was had by all at the first annual Megaperformers Conference
at the Safety Harbour Spa in Tampa in December. A few interviews I
conducted with featured facilitators at the event are posted at the
WellnessWeb "Wellness Center" at http://www.wellnessweb.com
One not yet posted is with Dr. Bill Carlyon, who addressed many topics
associated with the debasement of the language. I thought many of you would
find his remarks of interest, particularly on health education. Enjoy.
Don
============================
Bill, you spoke at the Megaperformers Conference about your dismay with the
language, particularly as used in the health care system. As I recall, your
topic was “Doublespeak for Dummies.” What was that about?
(Dr. Carlyon): As a writer who has observed doctors, health care
administrators and health promotion experts for several decades, I believe
that too many people in the health biz talk way too much without saying
anything. As a result, consumers are not empowered, they are befuddled. I
guess sloppy language is as American as applehood and mother pie. But its
deliberate corruption to mislead, distort, deceive, inflate, circumvent or
obfuscate is a plague for our times. It is a form of Doublespeak, which is
itself an extension and elaboration of the Newspeak of Orwell’s “1984.”
According to coiner of the term, William Lutz, it is not a matter of
subjects and verbs agreeing. It is a matter of words and facts agreeing.
It is the incongruity between words and what they refer to.
(Don): What is good communication? Why is it so lacking in the health care
or medical system?
(Dr. Carlyon): Good communication is active, clear and concise. It conveys
meaning crisply with the fewest possible words. In what is loosely referred
to as “health care,” the corruption of language borders on lunacy. One
might even imagine a plot in which administrators and others bamboozle
patients with fuzzy prose that also serves to hide their own foolishness
from criticism. After all if people can't understand what you are talking
about, how can they criticize or, horror of horrors, demand reforms?
(Don): Bill, can you give our Wellness Web visitors some examples of
linguistic corruption in the health care system?
(Dr. Carlyon): Of course. Let's start with the complete inversion of the
term health from its original meaning. Health once meant a condition of
soundness and wholeness. Now it is applied to just about anything that
focuses on disease prevention, detection or treatment. This surrealistic
switch allows health care leaders to pretend they are doing things they are
not. Since when has “health” care had anything to do with health? Tell me
how so-called “health” maintenance organizations and their co-conniving
“health” insurance companies address any aspect of human wholeness or
soundness?
(Don): You had some criticisms of health educators, too, as I recall.
(Dr. Carlyon): You bet. Take the word “health,” add the word
“education”
and there appears a concept of mind-boggling density and ambiguity---“health
education." One noted authority on that subject, in order to make it
perfectly clear, defined health education as follows: "A process with
intellectual, psychological and social dimensions relating to activities
which increase the ability of people to make improved decisions affecting
their personal, family and community well being and is based upon scientific
principles that facilitate learning and behavioral changes in both health
personnel and consumers, including children." Now, Don, you tell me: Is
that perfectly clear?
(Don): Point made. Any other examples?
(Dr. Carlyon): Sure. How about the terms health promotion, lifestyle and
unhealthful lifestyle?
· HEALTH PROMOTION... is a vague and soothing term that refers to any effort
to praise, regain, improve or maintain that weird condition called health.
Standing alone it means nothing.
· LIFESTYLE... is a word once used primarily by hippies to make folks over
thirty nervous. Now, modifying it has become a near religious crusade, as
we scour our lives in search of health sins that can be expiated only by
giving up something we really like.
· UNHEALTHFUL LIFESTYLE...are said to include such things as “self abuse”
and “self pollution,” which sound to me like certain delightful and
unspeakable sins of my boyhood.
· PREVENTIVE MEDICINE … long considered to be a synonym for Public Health,
has become muddled as its borders have expanded to include most of the other
terms mentioned here. And finally, how about
· PREVENTIVE HEALTH and PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE? Such self-contradictory
nonsense neologisms should be stricken from the language.
All of the terms just mentioned are thrown around glibly without
understanding or to define each other as in, "Health education is good
preventive medicine." We have built a tower of babble in health land.
(Don): I've been waiting to hear what you are going to say about wellness.
(Dr. Carlyon): Wellness sounds like just another feel-good Rorschach label
with which to sell “health” products and services. Hijackers of the term
have used and abused it so much that it has come to mean anything and
consequently means nothing. You, Don, have persisted valiantly to clarify
“wellness” in the face of its steady decay since its invention by
Halbert Dunn. In fact, you have described it beautifully, over and over for
many years, often to loud outbursts of indifference.
(Don): Are we better off trying to save the term 'wellness' rather than
resurrecting the term 'health'?
(Dr. Carlyon): Unlike other vague terms already mentioned, the word
wellness does not intend to confuse, deceive or bamboozle. Unless, of
course, it is used to beautify traditional disease prevention conferences or
New Age healing blather. The real wellness offers a practical path to
personal fulfillment and happiness. I once chided you, Don, for not having
clear maps of the wellness territory, the territory beyond disease
prevention. Without clear maps, how do we know where we are going and how
will we know when we get there? That was 1984, about the time we first
noticed that Orwell was right. Since then, Don, I think you have clearly
mapped the road to Wellville. But, you wisely leave it up to us to decide
when we have arrived. I think I have finally caught on.
(Don): Parting comments, Bill?
(Dr. Carlyon): I have always felt that wellness is not just the sum of its
components--exercise, fitness, nutrition, critical thinking, relationship
skills, humor etc. Perhaps we miss the point if we preoccupy ourselves with
trying to achieve the highest possible scores in those components...however
worthy such an endeavor might be. I have always thought that wellness is
what happens after all that. What’s all the multi-component,
mega-achievement for? The point of it all, other than just feeling good?
On the other hand, maybe the pursuit is the point. Cervantes said, "The
road is better than the inn." Maybe getting there is what it's all about.
We are born, we live, we die. It's the trip in between that counts.
Pursuing wellness is life, so don't wait for rewards at the end. Maybe
there aren't any. Maybe there is no there, there. Or maybe “there” is
“here.”
On the third hand, perhaps there is a there, there. Perhaps wellness is a
Utopian concept. Utopia is from the Greek, referring to a good place that
is no place. It grew from the great expectations of the English Tudor period
and Thomas Moore's book of the same name published in 1516. Most of the
Utopian thought that ensued concerned itself with hope and human
possibilities. The Utopians created imaginary societies, usually in far
distant places. Societies obtainable through application of human
intelligence, spirit and effort. Most attempts to realize them have failed
and Utopian ideals themselves have faded into pessimism and cynicism of the
recent century. Like Orwell, our thoughts are drawn to dystopias, the
inverse of those good places of which we once dreamt.
Perhaps it is time to bring back the Utopian ideal because we are in such
desperate need of renewed hope and positive images of the future. Maybe it's
time to see wellness as a Utopian destination. Maybe wellness needs a social
agenda. A Utopian-like agenda that insists we look beyond the narcissism of
conventional wellness and ask ourselves what the good person and the good
society might look like. Perhaps it would be one that values people and
ideas more than things and makes people, not goods, our most important
national product. Now that's Utopian. Even revolutionary, and best left for
another interview.
In closing I offer mysterious but enlightening words for all who would
teach others how to live. Words from the Ultimate Master of all things
educational and “healthical.” Namely, Mohan Singh, Guru of all things,
including everything of which we spoke of at the conference.
"IF YOU WOULD CHANGE A MAN'S HABITS,
CONVINCE HIM THAT HIS VICE IS A VIRTUE.
FOR A MAN SHEDS VIRTUES AS THE
PYTHON SHEDS ITS SKIN.
IT IS EASY TO MAKE VIRTUE A VICE,
BUT NOT VICE VIRTUE
About the Dr. Carlyon: Bill retired in 1987 as Director of the Department
of Health Education at the American Medical Association. He sulked for
several years and finally made a great lurch for wellness when he began
offering curmudgeon
services to all who would listen. His e-mail address is
104206.3601@compuserve.com Phone: 505-831-4042.
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#15
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 16:44:32 -0500
From: Bill Taverner <edu345@ECLIPSE.NET>
Subject: websites for sexuality information
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For a new lesson on sex and the Internet, we are planning to include a
handout with key websites for sexuality information for teens. Some of
these sites are of the more creative, interactive variety (e.g. teenwire).
Others are more research oriented, e.g. Alan Guttmacher.
I am not trying to make this list exhaustive, but I would like to know if
anyone catches any glaring omissions. Thanks for your feedback.
Handout: SAVVY SEXUALITY WEBSITES FOR TEENS
· www.teenwire.com
A website for teens by Planned Parenthood Federation of America
· www.sxetc.org
A website by teens for teens by he Network for Family Life Education.
· www.iwannaknow.org
A website by the American Social Health Association
· www.goaskalice.columbia.edu
A question and answer website by Columbia University’s Health Education
program.
· www.positive.org
A website by the Coalition for Positive Sexuality
· www.agi-usa.org
The Alan Guttmacher Institute, providing up-to-date research on reproductive
health issues
· www.kff.org
The Kaiser Family Foundation Site, providing the latest research on
adolescent sexual behavior in the United States
· www.siecus.org
The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. (SIECUS)
Bill Taverner, M.A.
Director of Education
The Center for Family Life Education, PPGNNJ
196 Speedwell Avenue
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
(973) 539-9580, x149
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#16
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 18:09:22 -0500
From: nfb <nfb01@SPRYNET.COM>
Subject: Health and Health Care in Schools - January 2001
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The January issue of Health and Health Care in Schools in now online
at http://www.gwu.edu/~mtg.
Featured articles:
HHS Publishes Health Privacy Regs
Monitoring the Future Survey Finds Ecstasy Use Up, Cigarettes Down
Researchers Measure Risks of Exemptions from Vaccination
Study Finds More Children, More Medications, More Errors
'Social Influences' Tobacco Prevention Program Did Not Work
Nancy Bellegarde
Web Manager
Making the Grade
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#17
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 21:42:03 -0700
From: Marcel Tutt <mtutt@HOME.COM>
Subject: LA Times on Health and Human Services Nomination
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Gov. Thompson Once 'Dr. No,' Now Pragmatist
>
>
> Los Angeles Times
> December 30, 2000
> By MARLENE CIMONS, ALISSA J. RUBIN, Times Staff Writers
>
>
> WASHINGTON--The Democrats had a nickname for Wisconsin Gov. Tommy G.
> Thompson when he was in the state Assembly: "Dr. No."
> "He was against everything," said Paul Offner, a former Wisconsin
> Democratic assemblyman who served with Thompson during the early 1970s.
> Thompson seemed automatically to oppose any program put forth by the
> Democrats, Offner recalled.
> And when--in 1986, after 20 years in the Assembly--Thompson decided
to
> run for governor, Democrats were gleeful.
> "They thought he would be easily defeated," said Tom Corbett,
associate
> director of the Institute for Research on Poverty at the University of
> Wisconsin-Madison. But the people of Wisconsin handed him yet another
> victory.
> "And here we are," Corbett said, "14 years later."
> The nation's longest-serving governor, Thompson, 59, was tapped
Friday
> by President-elect George W. Bush to become secretary of Health and Human
> Services. He is best known nationally for pushing his state to overhaul
its
> welfare system even before Congress and President Clinton undertook
national
> reform of the program. Under his leadership, Wisconsin has reduced its
> welfare rolls by almost 90%, cutting welfare spending but increasing
> investments in child care and health care, especially for low-income
working
> families.
> A story told less often, however, is that many of Wisconsin's poor
have
> remained well below the federal poverty line and, despite the state's
> efforts, slightly more of the poorest children lack health insurance than
> before the welfare overhaul, according to the nonpartisan Kaiser Family
> Foundation, a health policy think tank.
> Although his roots are deeply conservative, the positions Thompson
has
> taken on many social programs are a complex, often progressive amalgam,
> particularly in the area of health care, where he has made a great effort
to
> reach out to the working poor and those leaving welfare. "Tommy is a funny
> mixture--very conservative but very pragmatic," said Offner, now a
> Georgetown University professor. "Once he became governor, his pragmatism
> came out. . . . He really tried to be bipartisan."
> As Health and Human Services secretary, Thompson would need those
> skills to run one of the most unwieldy departments in the executive
branch.
> Before his nomination was announced, there were rumors that he would have
> been at least as happy to head the Department of Transportation. An avid
> railroad enthusiast, he is chairman of the Amtrak board of directors and a
> supporter of mass transit.
>
> Several Ethical Issues Awaiting Thompson
> At the Department of Health and Human Services, he would manage a
> fiscal 2001 budget of $423 billion, more than 20 times the budget of
> Wisconsin; 63,000 employees, nearly the same as Wisconsin; and more than
300
> programs that cover a breathtaking array of social issues touching the
lives
> of virtually every American.
> If, as expected, he is confirmed by the Senate, Thompson will have
> direct influence over some of the biggest policy challenges in the federal
> government. He will walk into a raging partisan fight over how to revamp
the
> $210-billion-a-year Medicare program so that it covers prescription drugs
> and the debate over whether to push more seniors to join health
maintenance
> organizations.
> Thompson will be on the hot seat on such ethical issues as whether to
> continue the current federal policy that permits research on embryonic
stem
> cells--research that offers the promise of therapies, even cures, for a
wide
> range of diseases but is fervently opposed by anti-abortion groups. An
> abortion opponent, he would help shape the administration's policies on
> family planning, especially the controversial effort by conservatives to
> expand abstinence-based sex education and reduce funding for programs that
> teach contraceptive techniques.
> Although there is far less federal control over the nation's
safety-net
> welfare program today than before it was overhauled in 1996, Thompson
would
> determine the administration's position when Congress reauthorizes the
> welfare successor program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, in
2001.
> He would also face a continuing fight over how tightly to regulate
the
> tobacco industry and discourage smoking among young people. In Wisconsin,
> Thompson was a friend to tobacco interests, accepting tens of thousands of
> dollars in campaign contributions as well as taking trips at the expense
of
> Philip Morris, the nation's largest tobacco company and the largest
employer
> in the state. Several Philip Morris Cos. subsidiaries--including the
Miller
> Brewing Co., Kraft Foods Inc. and Oscar Mayer--are either based in
Wisconsin
> or have large installations there. He vetoed a tobacco excise tax and
> delayed authorizing the state attorney general to join other state
attorneys
> general in a lawsuit against cigarette manufacturers.
> Known as an energetic man with lots of ideas and a temper, Thompson
was
> born and raised in Elroy, a small, central Wisconsin town where his father
> ran a gas station and general store and his mother was a schoolteacher.
> Thompson's first job, at age 6, was sorting and polishing eggs in his
> father's store.
> He was elected to the state Assembly in 1966--the same year he
> graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School--and served there
> until he was elected governor in 1986. Wisconsin has no term limits and
> Thompson has proved tremendously popular, winning reelection four times,
> most recently in 1998.
> "He's amazing in his ability to understand ordinary folks," said
Kevin
> Piper, a former Wisconsin Medicaid director, now vice president of the
> Academy for Health Services and Research Policy, a Washington-based health
> policy think tank. "He talks to people in their own language."
> Thompson used his facility for translating government-speak into
plain
> English to win popular support for his radical welfare policies, which
made
> it increasingly difficult for people to remain on welfare. Today, fewer
than
> 7,000 Wisconsin residents receive temporary assistance for needy
families--a
> 90% reduction since 1987, when Thompson began trying different means to
get
> welfare recipients into the work force.
> But critics say that the state's success in reducing the welfare
> population has only occasionally translated into better lives for the
poor.
> "The rhetoric and intentions have been good, but the policies have
been
> implemented too punitively," said Wendell Primus of the Center on Budget
and
> Policy Priorities, a nonpartisan group that analyzes federal poverty
policy.
> "Many families have actually lost ground even though they are no longer on
> welfare."
>
> Wisconsin Leads in Aiding Working Poor
> However, unlike many states--where the primary objective was to
reform
> welfare by cutting costs--Thompson's philosophy was not simply that people
> needed to work for a living but that, to do so, they needed help with
child
> care and health care. Unlike many conservatives, he was willing to spend
> money to ensure that.
> The state is one of the few that has no waiting list for subsidized
> child care and is a leader in health care for the working poor. Its
> BadgerCare health program is one of the first in the country to allow
> low-income families--not just children--to sign up for
government-subsidized
> health care through Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance
> Program, which covers children in families with incomes of up to 200% of
the
> poverty level, or about $34,000 a year.
> Although Thompson has a limited record on medical research policy--a
> major responsibility of the department--he has been supportive of breast
> cancer research. His wife, Sue Ann, a retired schoolteacher, is a breast
> cancer survivor and has been very active in women's health issues in the
> state. The couple have three children.
> In one area, reproductive health, Thompson is already meeting stiff
> opposition. Planned Parenthood, the National Abortion and Reproductive
> Rights Action League and a number of other abortion rights groups say they
> will oppose him because of his anti-abortion stand.
> "He's signed every anti-choice bill that has come before him," said
> Gloria Feldt, president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
"So
> we have to start with the baseline that anyone who opposes these
fundamental
> human rights is not the ideal pick to be the secretary of Health and Human
> Services."
> However, his support of contraceptive-based family planning has
> heartened some family planning advocates.
>
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