#734
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:57:41 -0500
From: Robert Michael Blake <blake@ASHTABULA.KENT.EDU>
Subject: [Autoreply] Re: HEDIR-L Digest - 14 Nov 2005 to 15 Nov 2005 (#2005-248)
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#735
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 13:53:58 -0500
From: "Michaela Conley, MA" <michaela@HPCAREER.NET>
Subject: Paid Ad: New Graduate Program in Health Promotion & U. of Cincinnati
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Now Enrolling for MEd, MS, and PhD Programs In Health Education
In July, 2005, the Ohio Board of Regents formally approved new MS and PhD
degrees in the Health Promotion & Education Program at the University of
Cincinnati. These new degrees will join the already existing MEd program. We are
now accepting applications for our first class of MS/PhD students that will
begin Fall term, 2006.
*_Program Focci_*
The current MEd program is designed for students who desire to practice health
education in community or corporate settings at an advanced level. Emphases can
be obtained in community health education or health and fitness management. The
new MS program provides advanced health education skills and has a strong
research focus. It is designed for students who wish to work in research or plan
to enroll in a health education PhD program. The PhD program provides a strong
research component and is designed for students who want to serve as health
education faculty in academia or want to be researchers with various
private/governmental agencies.
*_Why the _**_University_**_ of _**_Cincinnati_**_?_* The ten Health Promotion
and Education faculty at the University of Cincinnati are extremely productive
and can provide many practical opportunities for student learning and research.
For example, in the past three years, the faculty have published 64 articles,
given 87 presentations and received over 6 million dollars in external funding.
Some of the current areas of research include physical activity counseling for
WIC mothers, physical activity interventions for African American women,
childhood obesity prevention, complementary and alternative systems of medicine,
stroke prevention, suicide prevention, Hispanic/Latino health issues, asthma and
adolescents, and issues of professional preparation. In addition faculty members
are well connected across campus and within the community which opens many
additional doors for students. Some of our university partners are from the
programs of Nursing, Environmental Health, Business, Medicine and Engineering.
Agency partners include the Institute for Policy Research, Cincinnati Public
Schools, Covington Public Schools, The Discovery Health Foundation, Northern
Kentucky Independent Health District, Hamilton County General Health District,
The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, the Ohio Department of Health, Ohio
Department of Education, and the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Services.
*_Admission Requirements_*:
Students applying to the MEd or MS program should have an undergraduate grade
point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Students applying to the PhD program
should have a grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for their master's
level work. GRE scores at approximately the 50^th percentile on quantitative,
verbal and analytical sections of the exam are also required. Applicants should
begin the application process by submitting an electronic application to the
university (www.grad.uc.edu <http://www.grad.uc.edu/>). In addition, a current
resume, a letter application explaining personal and professional goals,
official transcripts from all previous college work, GRE scores, and three
letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the Director of Graduate
Studies at the address below.
*_Financial Aid:_*
The Health Promotion and Education Program offers graduate assistantships,
tuition remission scholarships and support through funded research. In addition
the university offers minority fellowships and scholarships. Students seeking
financial aid should complete their applications as early as possible. A high
percentage of health education students will received some form of funding to
support their graduate studies.
*_Who Should Apply_*
1) *To the MEd Program* - Outstanding undergraduate students that are interested
in practicing community health education at an advanced level should apply to
the MEd. program.
2) *To the MS Program* - Outstanding undergraduate students that are interested
in pursuing a terminal health education degree and working as researchers in
academia or private/governmental agencies should apply to the MS program. Upon
successful completion of the MS program and with faculty approval these students
can transition directly into the PhD program without further application.
3) *To the PhD Program* - Masters prepared health educators can apply directly
to the PhD program. Up to 54 of the minimum 135 quarter hours required for the
PhD can be transferred in from previous master's level work if applicable. Upon
admission a program committee will be established to determine transferability
of previous work, any remedial work needed, and to plan required coursework for
the PhD program.
4) *To the PhD Program* - Masters level students with non-health education
backgrounds can apply directly to the PhD program.
Appropriate coursework from previous masters level study can be transferred into
the program. Upon admission a program committee will be established to determine
transferability of previous work, prescribe remedial work needed, and to plan
required coursework for the PhD program. In some instances where little or no
work from a previous master's degree can be transferred, students may be advised
to spend the first year of work completing the masters (MS) degree in health
education while in route to completing the PhD program.
*_Contact Information_*
For more information on graduate programs in Health Promotion and Education or
to submit applications materials, contact:
Randall R. Cottrell, D.Ed., CHES
Director of Graduate Studies
Health Promotion and Education Program
University of Cincinnati
PO Box 210002
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0002
Phone: 513/556-3861
Email: randall.cottrell@uc.edu
<mailto:randall.cottrell@uc.edu>
Fax 513/556-3898
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#736
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 16:37:09 -0500
From: Nancy Eichner <neichner@GWU.EDU>
Subject: CHHCS Grant Alerts -- November 16, 2005
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The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS) Grant Alerts --
November 16, 2005
James Irvine Foundation -- Awards Program for California Leaders:
The James Irvine Foundation has created Leadership Awards to recognize leaders
who are making a difference in California's future. Leaders can come from any
field, including education and health.
http://www.healthinschools.org
US Conference of Mayors -- HIV/AIDS Prevention Grants Program:
The United States Conference of Mayors, The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, and the National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention have come
together to create the HIV/AIDS Prevention Grants Program. The goal of the
program is to strengthen local capacities to carry out effective HIV/AIDS
prevention activities.
http://www.healthinschools.org
Taproot Foundation -- Nonprofit Service Grants for New York City and the Bay
Area:
The Taproot Foundation makes grants of high-quality professional services to
nonprofit organizations in New York City or the Bay Area. The Foundations seeks
to strengthen the capacity of strong charitable organizations that provide
effective, high-quality programs.
http://www.healthinschools.org
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools http://www.healthinschools.org
Nancy Eichner
Senior Program Manager
202-466-3396 fax: 202-466-3467
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#737
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 20:42:37 -0600
From: Michael Pejsach <healthedman@COX.NET>
Subject: A Post Katrina Health-related update
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Here's a brief point-of-view POST KATRINA update:
1. Number of restaurants and hotels in the New Orleans area are at about 60%
(more hotels than restaurants). One must, almost always, wait on line. Almost
all of the restaurants have a limited menu.
Limited employees=limited menu. Salvatore's in Fat City, Metairie, is open and,
man, they have good food. Drago's Restaurant gave out over 55,000 FREE MEALS
during 6 weeks of recovery, with corporate/business support (A.K.A no FEMA or
Government handouts). Drago's is open and their oysters "are to die for!"
2. Looters are still looting. The homes in Lakeview, which are, for the most,
part, totaled, are being looted by some "rescue workers!"
This from a good source. The Party City on Esplanade, near Williams Blvd., was
looted after the Hurricane. _what do you do with plastic forks and party hats? A
drug store nearby was looted and EVERY DRUG was stolen. Food, beverages, and
water were NOT taken!
3. Many of the residents of the Lakeview area, whose homes had 10 feet and more
of water, as a result of the levee breach, assessed damage and made a decision
to either raze their homes, or rebuild, Very few of them are WAITING. Several of
my friends are now living in Houston (brain drain!) permanently. A Chiropractor,
who lost his house in Chalmette (his neighbors house is in his front yard,
concrete slab and all- does that mean his property has increased?), has already
moved and opened his practice in Metairie. Another Chiropractor opened his
practice two weeks after Katrina had 20 patients in the first week, and now is
seeing 25 patients each day, almost back to his Pre-Katrina patient load!
4. Tulane Psychiatry is in Jackson, MS. This deep south city is, in many ways,
in deep stress and depression! WE NEED THEM HERE. No one is sure when these very
high quality physicians will return. Tulane Medical School is @ Baylor and will
return NEXT YEAR!
5. Walmart and many other stores have limited hours. Limited employees= limited
hours.
6. About 30,000 families (about 58,000 people?) are still in hotels.
Many are WAITING. Over 240,000 people have not returned to the New Orleans metro
area (normally @ 1.5 million). The unemployment rate is over 14%. There are
thousands of people WAITING for some of the major industries to open. Domino
Sugar opened its plant (did you know that we are a major producer of sugar!).
Minimum wage has risen to an average OF $10 PER HOUR, with many businesses
offering sign on bonuses!
7. About 80% of New Orleans East, an area just east of City Park and north of
the central part of New Orleans, is without electricity or gas. About 100% of
East Jefferson Parish residents have electricity and gas, with most enjoying
cable TV and Internet Access.
8. The roof on the Superdome is completely repaired! The interior, once filled
with feces, tons of garbage, broken chairs, etc., is still being cleaned up and
repaired. Please note: Government officials, police and media announced, over
and over again, that the Superdome was NOT a safe house and that NOTHING would
be available.
Folks were reminded, over and over again, in all media outlets, that they needed
to bring their own supplies (water, food, etc.). Many folks drove to the
Superdome and Convention Center instead of evacuating.
9. Hate to say this, but: Crime has increased in Houston, and several other
cities, where evacuees moved and have settled. The crime rate in New Orleans is
zero. There was one murder in the 11 weeks Post Katrina.
10. University of New Orleans is on schedule to open in January!
11. Cell service is about 90% back to where it was pre-Katrina.
12. This health educator counted license plates from 20 different states in the
parking lot of one of two large malls that opened, with limited hours, two weeks
ago. The traffic has actually doubled on most major roads and highways in the
New Orleans Metro Area. this is understandable as there are or have been, well
over 30,000 adjusters, and 30,000 construction folks from all over the country.
Hundreds of Red Cross, Salvation Army and church-based restoration volunteers
are also in the area, numbering, by my estimate, well over 5,000.
13. Immediately after the hurricane, Kenner Police (Kenner, an incorporated
city, is about 13 miles away from New Orleans, and hosts the airport) handed out
fruit, and boxes of military ready to eat meals to citizens working on their
home. On my block, Monterrey Drive, there were two of us, cleaning out the wet
carpet, drywall and the wet insulation behind it. Most of our neighbors came
back five weeks after the storm (WAITING), to fix their homes. I have a video of
what it looked like when the bulldozers and 10 ton trucks came to pick up our
wet and moldy furniture, dry wall, and collection of vinyl record albums. The
point of this is that we came back to recover, to rebuild. We didn't wait.
Everyone on the block lost and will have to rebuild at a cost of over
$100-150,000 each. We're all working hard and being patient, but we're not
WAITING for something to happen. We're making it happen, even though many of us
HAVE ZERO INCOME and are on FOOD STAMPS! Most of us are meeting the insurance
adjusters, FEMA, and, worst of all, gauging contractors who are now charging
well over 20% more to do anything when they're ready to do it.
14. A friend who owns New Orleans taxicabs told me that most of them
(8 out of the 9 he owns) are still out of state. He encouraged his drivers to
use the taxicabs to evacuate. They haven't returned with one driver calling to
notify this owner that he can pick up the cab, which he used to evacuate with,
in Dallas, if he wants it. It's been
11 weeks. A Houston Evacuee who broke into a New Orleans Cadillac Dealer
stealing one of their high end autos, was arrested and charged with interstate
transfer of a stolen vehicle, a federal offense.
15. Several FEMA trailers are going to folks who don't need them.
16. Does anyone know where I can get help installing floors, walls, kitchen
cabinets, doing plumbing, electrical work, ceilings, painting and repairing a
roof? At this point most of us need help with these things that the Red Cross
does not support. It's hard living in your house without floors, walls and a
kitchen sink.
17. The Green Street Baptist Church Recovery team, from High Point, NC, helped
by cutting my damaged trees, one of which was moved back , off of my house, to
its original position by the weight of the debris placed near it! Labor
donations are greatly appreciated. Anyone want to come down to enjoy the mild
weather while helping to restore homes? You can stay in my house.
18. And finally.....be VERY careful. The media has adopted a practice of using
false/biased/yellow-pressed information off of the web to make news (similar to
the FBI practice of reading gossip in the TV and Movie trade papers and
magazines to formulate files on actors and actresses!). A friend, a lawyer,
applied for a patent for a new "Hurricane Katrina" Drink. All he did, I repeat,
was "apply for a patent." One of the more deviant web pages, SMOKING GUN,
reported that he was profiting off of the victims of Katrina. The fact that he
was a lawyer, made it even more horrible. I repeat: all he did was apply for a
patent. NOT ONE NEWS Bureau, not one, interviewed him to get ANY DETAILS or
FACTS. No one on any web page, or blog, spoke with him. Lots of Americans sent
him hate mail and threatened to kill him. If they did get through to him on his
cell phone (almost impossible during the first three weeks during and after the
storm) he would have told them that any and all proceeds from any product that
MAY have been produced as a result of the patent, would, unlike Pat O'Brien's
famous "Hurricane," go to Hurricane Relief. No one heard that FACT because no
one had the journalistic integrity, including the Associated Press, CCN and
others, who reported on this "dastardly act" by a "Lawyer," to talk to him or
his partner. The generalizations and characterizations (the evil lawyer, the
stupid
husband) out there presented overtly, as in this case, simply needs to stop as
it is counter productive to the health and well being of our communities. Call
CNN and raise HELL. I'll bet if you ask them if they spoke with the two lawyers
who "applied for the Hurricane Katrina patent," they wouldn't know what you were
talking about because they reported it as, "Two lawyers profiting off of
Hurrican Katrina victims."
One thing is true: "Normal" will never be the normal we knew Pre- Katrina. Life
will be forever different here in Metro New Orleans.
We are all praying that it will be better. We all believe it will be.
Michael
"You can't wait. You're responsible. Make it happen!"
Michael Pejsach, Ed.D.
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