Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 07:15:24 -0500

From: Debra Lafler <deblafler@CHARTER.NET>

Subject: HRA comparison

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(Please excuse any cross-posting)

I am looking for a non-partisan/independent list of the "top" HRAs (Health Risk Assessments), and/or a comparison spreadsheet, document, internet site, etc.

Looking for HRAs that meet/comply with NCQA quality standards, clinical healthcare guidelines, have paper and online versions, have personal and aggregate reports (available immediately), provide health suggestions and/or have a "library" or health information webpage or handbook for clients to refer to, have the ability to download results to excel or personal company software, and price/cost of implementation and maintenance, etc.

Some companies looking at: Wellsource, StayWell, Dee Edington's Univ of Mich HRC, Summex/WebMD, Mayo, PDHI

Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Any feedback from usage would be appreciated.

Mostly, ANY spreadsheet or website comparing HRAs would be ideal, so as not to "reinvent the wheel"

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Debra Lafler

UW Medical Foundation

Madison, WI

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Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 11:53:26 -0700

From: Kathleen Judith Young <Kathleen.Young@CSUN.EDU>

Subject: Re: Rate Index of Health Journals

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Dear Colleagues:

Is anyone aware of a site or article (recent since 1999) that gives the reader information re: the acceptance/rejection rate of public, community, health education journals?

Thank you for your assistance.

Kathleen Young

Kathleen J. Young, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Public Health Education/MPH Program

Department of Health Sciences

College of Health and Human Development

California State University, Northridge

18111 Nordhoff Street

Northridge, CA 91330

818-677-4725

Fax: 818-677-2045

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#538

Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 15:16:04 -0400

From: Michaela Conley <michaela@HPCAREER.NET>

Subject: Paid Ad: Head of Dept. Health & Kinesiology @ TAMU

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Head

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University

(TAMU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Head, Department of Health and Kinesiology (HLKN). The Department, which enrolls approximately 1,600 undergraduate students and 150 graduate students, consists of 85 faculty members and offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs spanning exercise physiology, health education, motor behavior, sports management, pedagogy, and physical education. With outstanding faculty and staff, solid College and University support, and strong extramural support, the Department is well-positioned to continue and enhance its nationally and internationally recognized education and research programs. The Departmental budget totals over $11 million (excluding grants) with extramural funding of nearly $2,500,000 per year from agencies such as NASA, NIH, CDC, and NSBRI. TAMU is a Research I land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution committed to preeminence in teaching, research and service with enrollment of approximately 45,000 students.

HLKN is concerned with four broad areas of study that are organized under the following divisions:

· Division of Health Education: bridges the gap between health education research, theory, and practice in order to facilitate behavior changes that improve the quality of life of individuals.

· Division of Kinesiology: Committed to excellence in research and teaching across diverse foci including molecular biology for health, physical performance, space travel, and pedagogy.

· Division of Sport Management: Committed to the creation and dissemination of knowledge necessary to successfully manage and progress the multifarious sports industry.

· Division of Physical Education Activity Program: offers health and fitness classes and activity classes that service all Texas A&M students as part of the university core curriculum.

· In addition to these four divisions, HLKN houses numerous laboratories, research institutes, and centers, including the Center for the Study of Health Disparities and the Sydney and J.L. Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance

Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in a field related to any of the department’s academic programs. Applicants should possess a record of scholarship, publications, and experience to qualify for full professor; a successful history of obtaining extramural funding to support research and/or training; a record of excellence in teaching and directing doctoral students; proven and creative leadership in the higher education setting; communication, and budgetary skills; and a commitment to integrity, academic excellence, professional service, and cultural diversity.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2006, and will continue to review applications until an appointment is made. Date of employment is negotiable. The salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications. Applications must include both a hard copy and electronic copy by e-mail of the following: (1) letter of application summarizing the applicant’s qualifications, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) names, addresses, e-mails, and telephone numbers of at least three references. Send inquiries, nominations, and applications to:

Jan Hughes, Chair

HLKN Search Committee

College of Education and Human Development Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843-4225

E-mail: jhughes@tamu.edu

Questions concerning the HLKN Department can be directed to Robert Armstrong, Interim Head, at rb-armstrong@hlkn.tamu.edu (Phone:

979.862.2912).

Texas A&M University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a climate that affirms diversity of both persons and views, including differences in race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, socioeconomic, background, religion, sexual orientation, and disability.

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