September Alliance Alert Newsletter
September 30, 2009 by ellen
Filed under Environmental Issues, Federal Resources
The September 2009 Alliance Alert Newsletter is now available to read online.
What is the Economic Burden of Poor Health in Women?
September 28, 2009 by deborah
Filed under Resources, Womens' Issues
Just how much does poor health in women contribute to the overall economic health care burden? What can we do about it?
A new report by the Jacobs Institute of Women’s Health at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services explores these issues.
The Future of Our Children: 1 Report & 2 Seminars
September 25, 2009 by deborah
Filed under Childhood Issues, Resources
Contributors to this volume present the best available research on policies and programs designed to prevent child abuse and neglect. They examine a gradual shift in the field of child maltreatment toward prevention and explore how insights into the risk factors for maltreatment can help target prevention efforts. They assess whether programs such as community-wide interventions, parenting programs, home-visiting, drug and alcohol treatment, and school-based educational programs on sexual abuse, can prevent maltreatment. They also explore how the Child Protective System might take a more active role in prevention.
Electronic copies of this volume are offered free of charge; please feel free to forward this email to interested colleagues. Authorization to photocopy articles is granted by The Future of Children. Reprinting is also allowed at no cost, so long as the journal article is properly given attribution. If you would like to purchase a print copy, please contact us at foc@princeton.edu.
Important Webnar on Fire and Burn Safety for Preschoolers
September 24, 2009 by deborah
Filed under Childhood Issues
Start Safe: A Fire and Burn Safety Program for Preschoolers and their Families
Webinar Focus: During the Webinar the Home Safety Council will introduce you to its newest fire and burn safety program: Start Safe. Start Safe is a wonderful new resource for community education funded through a 2007 AFG Fire Prevention and Safety Grant through the FEMA/Grants Program Directorate.
The program includes classroom materials local fire departments can use to work hand-in-hand with preschool teachers and administrators to present in local Head Start or preschool/daycare classrooms for children ages 4 – 6. It also provides tools to educate those in the best position to keep young kids safe at home: their parents and caregivers! All program materials and resources will be available to you
Title: Start Safe: A Fire and Burn Safety Program for Preschoolers and their Families
Date: October 6, 2009
Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now.
Send an email with your name, title, and full address (to receive Fire Safety materials) to: zbaptista@edc.org
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. This may take a few days.
System Requirements:
To ensure that you have the proper software installed on your computer, please visit this link at least one day prior to the event and complete Step 1: http://www.elluminate.com/support
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“Exercise is for EVERY body”
September 22, 2009 by rosie
Filed under Disability Issues
The mission of the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) is to promote substantial health benefits that can be gained from participating in regular physical activity. The slogan of NCPAD is Exercise is for EVERY body, and every person can gain some health benefit from being more physically active. This site provides information and resources that can enable people with disabilities to become as physically active as they choose to be.
You are invited to subscribe to their monthly newsletter. This month features:
Director’s Column: Exercise Tips for Power Mobility Device Users
# From the Information Specialist’s Desk: Infiltrating the Mainstream
# Nutrition Spotlight: Cholesterol Counts: Knowing Your Numbers
# Community Voice: Swim, Bike, Run . . . and the Rest is History
# Program Spotlight: 29th Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games
# NUDGE: The BalanceGym
# Emerging Evidence: Aerobic Fitness and Obesity in Adolescents and Young Adults with Spina Bifida
# Book Review: No Excuses – Kyle Maynard
# In the News . . . .
# Events, Conferences and Programs
# Employment
# Grants and Funding Opportunities
In addition you will be able to view past newsletter publications. Consider subscribing today!
Have You Subscribed to the Children’s Safety Network’s Newsletter Yet?
September 18, 2009 by rosie
Filed under Childhood Issues, Resources
You are missing out of valuable information that can keep your children safe if you are not getting the Children Safety Network’s Newsletter.
The mission of the Chldren’s Saftey Network is:
Children’s Safety Network National Resource Center for Injury and Violence Prevention is dedicated to working with state, territorial and community Maternal & Child Health and Injury & Violence prevention programs to create an environment where all children and youth are safe and healthy. We work with states and territories to infuse knowledge, expertise, and leadership to reduce injury, hospitalization, disability and death for all children and youth. Our goal is to equip states to strengthen their capacity, utilize data and implement effective strategies to create injury and violence free environments.
Subscribe to their newsletter. This month features include updates on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, bullying prevention plus much more.
Have You Heard of the Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce?
September 17, 2009 by rosie
Filed under Childhood Issues
The Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce is A collaboration of U.S. government agencies, public health organizations and health sciences libraries.
We were alerted about this highly resource based site by one of their member organizations, Society of Public Health Educators.
The website is organized by these topic pages:
• Health Promotion and Health Education
• Literature and Guidelines
• Health Data Tools and Statistics
• Grants and Funding
• Education and Training
• Legislation and Policy
• Conference and Meetings
• Finding People
• Discussion and E-mail lists
• Jobs and Careers
About Partners
An excellent article has been written about the initiative, The Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce: a collaboration to improve and protect the public’s health, 1995–2006. (Journal of the Medical Library Association, 2007 July; 95(3): 301–309)
PhPartner objectives are to:
• Organize and deliver public health resources so they are easier to find and use
• Identify and develop collaborative projects to meet the information needs of the public health workforce
• Increase the visibility of the partnership with librarians and the public health workforce
• Increase the information literacy of the public health workforce. • Strengthen the collaboration among the Partners.
Project activities include: developing tools and other resources for the public health workforce in information access and management, grant writing, needs assessment, and training; sponsoring meetings, workshops, and satellite broadcasts geared toward improving content of and access to information needed by public health professionals and the information professionals who work with them; developing distance learning materials and fostering partnerships for distance learning initiatives; providing ongoing information on funding opportunities and training available to public health professionals; exhibiting at national meetings of public health professionals; and funding projects to train and provide outreach to public health professionals.
Take a few minutes to explore this site .
