#704
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 14:28:59 -0400
From: Michaela Conley <michaela@HPCAREER.NET>
Subject: National Wellness Conference
**
** Size Counts-Be a Part of AAHE
** http://www.aahperd.org/aahe/template.cfm
**
** Send the HEDIR Your Picture...
** http://www.hedir.org/people
**
Hello out there in HEDIR-land!
Hope you're having a wonderful summer. I just wanted to send a quick note
to say that HPCAREER.NET will be at the NWA conference in Wisconsin in a
couple weeks.
If you're attending I'd love for you to come to the exhibit hall to say
hello. I really enjoy the opportunity to meet the face that goes with the
typed signature.
Enjoy!
:-) Michaela Conley
HPCREER.NET
www.hpcareer.net
Phone: (410) 715-2268
The official career resource for NCHEC, MFA, AKTA, HEDIR and IEJHE
------------------------------
#705
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 14:33:30 -0500
From: Marci Ronald <ronalm@LPHA.HEALTH.STATE.MO.US>
Subject: Shiftworker Lifestyle Training
**
** Size Counts-Be a Part of AAHE
** http://www.aahperd.org/aahe/template.cfm
**
** Send the HEDIR Your Picture...
** http://www.hedir.org/people
**
Greetings Fellow HEDIRs:
I am going to attach the following email I received from an individual who is
seeking out health programs designed to help employees at a company adjust to
new shifts. If anyone has any information regarding these topic areas and would
like to share, I would greatly appreciate it. I have a few ideas of my own, but
would like to see if anyone has ever worked with this area. Thank you very much.
Marci Ronald, BS, CHES
Workers' alertness, hence their ability to perform effectively, is
dependent on many factors. Some of these factors are beyond their control,
but others are directly affected by the individual's actions. Shiftworker
lifestyle training means giving workers the knowledge they need to make
appropriate adjustments to their lives.
As the name suggests, successful lifestyle training affects a workers
entire life, not merely his or her time at work. Adjustments on the part of
your employees will therefore be contingent on acceptance by spouses and
family members who will also be affected. For this reason, we recommend
that you include spouses in your lifestyle training.
Shiftworker lifestyle training should start with a non-technical discussion
of circadian rhythms and how they effect human alertness. Shiftworkers must
understand that there is a fundamental difference between daytime and
nighttime work. Humans have evolved over millions of years to be awake
during the day and asleep at night. Unless workers acknowledge this basic
fact, the rest of the training process is meaningless.
After this first step, lifestyle training should address issues such as
sleep, nutrition, stress management, alertness strategies, and family &
social life. In discussing sleep, particular attention should be given to
getting quality daytime sleep and boosting alertness through power naps.
Shiftworkers should also be aware of the dangers of drowsy driving.
Shiftworkers also need to know about what to eat when working evenings and
nights. Typical vending machine food and careless eating habits can cause
indigestion discomfort, drowsiness, and weight gain. As well, certain foods
can cause increased drowsiness, while others can stimulate alertness.
Shiftworkers should have an opportunity to learn tips for maintaining a
satisfying family and social life that is built around their shiftwork
jobs. Celebrating holidays a week early, videotaping children's birthday
parties, and breakfast dates are just some of the accommodations that
shiftworkers must make.
An issue that should receive special focus is shiftwork and health. As a
group, shiftworkers have more health problems than 9-to-5 workers do. This
stems from shiftwork's disruption of human circadian rhythms.
Gastrointestinal disorders, such as heartburn and indigestion are more
common among shiftworkers. Research has also found that increased risk of
high blood pressure and heart disease is associated with shiftwork.
Shiftwork can also worsen some medical conditions, such as diabetes and
epilepsy.
However, with good eating and sleeping strategies, moderate daily exercise,
and stress reduction, there's no reason shiftworkers can't remain in
excellent health. Training about common shiftworker health concerns (what
they are, how to identify them, and what to do about them) is essential.
------------------------------
#706
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 21:05:00 -0400
From: Alyson Taub <alyson.taub@NYU.EDU>
Subject: NCHEC Last Call for Nominations
**
** Size Counts-Be a Part of AAHE
** http://www.aahperd.org/aahe/template.cfm
**
** Send the HEDIR Your Picture...
** http://www.hedir.org/people
**
NCHEC CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - Due July 15, 2002
The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.(NCHEC) is
holding its annual election. All Certified Health Education Specialists are
encouraged to nominate themselves or colleagues for important leadership
positions. Submit your resume/vitae and a Candidate Profile form (Available
on the NCHEC website, www.nchec.org/profile.pdf) to be considered for the
ballot. Below is a listing of the upcoming vacancies:
Board of Commissioners:
One At-Large Commissioner: 5-year term
The Board of Commissioners is composed of 11 individuals who govern and
are accountable for all NCHEC activities. More specifically, the BOC
defines the mission, participates in strategic planning, approves the annual
budget and monitors financial statements, employs and evaluates the
Executive Director, oversees and evaluates the credentialing program,
establishes policies related to coordination and communication among the
three Division Boards, and advocates for credentialing.
The nominee should have significant experience in health education,
familiarity with the functioning of non-profit boards and be knowledgeable
about health education credentialing.
Division Board for Certification of Health Education Specialists (DBCHES)
Two Directors: 5-year terms
The DBCHES is composed of 7 individuals responsible for the credentialing
examination. More specifically, the DBCHES assures a periodic review and
evaluation of certification and examination processes; recommends policies
and procedures for administering the CHES examination; participates in
item-writing workshops; and, ensures that NCHEC's competency testing meets
acceptable standards.
The nominee should have experience with item writing and exam construction.
Division Board for Professional Preparation and Practice (DBPPP)
Three Directors: 5-year terms
The DBPPP is composed of 7 individuals responsible for promoting
professional preparation. More specifically, the DBPPP assists programs of
professional preparation in preparing health educators for the credentialing
examination; communicates with programs of professional preparation and
agencies that accredit these programs regarding policies, procedures and
events relating to the CHES examination; and, monitors and updates the
certification application and eligibility review process.
The nominee should have experience with the credentialing process and with
professional preparation.
Division Board for Professional Development (DBPD)
Two Directors: 5-year terms
The DBPD is composed of 7 individuals responsible for oversight of the
recertification and annual renewal procedures. More specifically, the DBPD
recommends policies and procedures related to the designation of continuing
education providers, recertification and the annual renewal of CHES;
recommends fees for recertification, annual renewal and provider
designation; and, assures that the processes are monitored and periodically
evaluated.
The nominee should have experience in the development or delivery of
continuing education programs for health educators.
Requirements for all positions include:
· Maintaining CHES certification
· Participating in monthly conference calls
· Attending a once a year face-to-face meeting (room & travel is reimbursed)
· Reading agendas, minutes & other information to stay informed
· Exercising independent judgment on decisions presented
· Advocating for credentialing
To be considered as a nominee, please e-mail or fax your "Candidate
Profile" (www.nchec.org/profile.pdf) and your resume/vita to be received
by July 15, 2002 to: Helen Graf, PhD, CHES, NCHEC Vice Chair, Associate
Professor, Georgia Southern University, PO Box 8076, Statesboro GA 30460,
Phone: 912-681-5137, Fax: 912-681-0381, Email: hgraf@gasou.edu
------------------------------
#707
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 20:55:43 -0500
From: "Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D., FAAHB" <kittle@SIU.EDU>
Subject: Grad students need some help
**
** Size Counts-Be a Part of AAHE
** http://www.aahperd.org/aahe/template.cfm
**
** Send the HEDIR Your Picture...
** http://www.hedir.org/people
**
I've received this email from two graduate students. Perhaps somebody in
HEDIRland can help them. Please respond directly to them.
Message 1:
From: "Monreal, Hilario" <hmonreal@utep.edu>
To: "'Kittle@siu.edu'" <Kittle@siu.edu>
Subject: Historical information on Health Educators
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 16:34:02 -0600
X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19)
Hello, I am a graduate student with an assignment to write a 20 page report
on the following health educators of the past. Any information will help.
Thank You. Sir! Hilario R. Monreal (fax no. is 1-915-747-7207). The
educators are; Barbara Cooley, Richard Means, Dorothy Nyswander,
DelbertOberteuffer, Marion Pollock, and Robert Russell.
Education, experience, contributions in the health field, areas
ofexpertise, and awards. Thank you again...Hilario
Hilario Monreal (hmonreal@utep.edu)
Message 2:
From: "Alomari, Maribel" <malomari@utep.edu>
To: "'KITTLE@SIU.EDU'" <KITTLE@SIU.EDU>
Subject: Historical Health Leaders
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 16:36:33 -0600
X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19)
Hello
My name is Maribel Alomari, and I am a graduate student at University of
Texas at El Paso. I need help finding information on certain Historical
Leaders in Health Education. If you can provide me with any information
such as their education, experience, contributions in the health field,
areas of expertise and awards on the following individuals I would
appreciate it.. Thank You Very Much...
Robert Synovitz Sr
Thomas Wood
Godfrey Hochbaum
William Howe
Clair E. Turner
Sally Lucas Jeans
Maribel Alomari (malomari@utep.edu)
Mark J. Kittleson, PhD, FAAHB
Professor, Health Education
Graduate Director, Health Education & Recreation
Home Page: www.kittle.siu.edu
The HEDIR Home Page: www.hedir.org
The IEJHE: www.iejhe.org
------------------------------