Be In The Know NJ http://beintheknownj.org Keeping Families Healthy Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:22:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Addiction, Mental Health and Domestic Violence How Does it Affect Pregnancy? http://beintheknownj.org/addiction-mental-health-and-domestic-violence-how-does-it-affect-pregnancy/ http://beintheknownj.org/addiction-mental-health-and-domestic-violence-how-does-it-affect-pregnancy/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:46:22 +0000 rosie http://beintheknownj.org/?p=1947 How does addiction, mental health and domestic violence affect pregnancy? If you are a health care professional dealing with pregnant women or family members this seminar is a must to attend. Or you may know a health professional that would appreciate your sharing this information.

Download the conference brochure. It will be held in New Jersey on April, 29, 2010.

]]> http://beintheknownj.org/addiction-mental-health-and-domestic-violence-how-does-it-affect-pregnancy/feed/ 0 New York Times Series on Pollution in America-Water http://beintheknownj.org/new-york-times-series-on-pollution-in-america-water/ http://beintheknownj.org/new-york-times-series-on-pollution-in-america-water/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:16:46 +0000 rosie http://beintheknownj.org/?p=1377 Be sure to follow the excellent series on Pollution in America by the New York Times. You can view the post about water pollution here.

]]> http://beintheknownj.org/new-york-times-series-on-pollution-in-america-water/feed/ 0 Substance Use, Mood Disorders, and Reproductive Health-Challenges in Perinatal Health http://beintheknownj.org/substance-use-mood-disorders-and-reproductive-health-challenges-in-perinatal-health/ http://beintheknownj.org/substance-use-mood-disorders-and-reproductive-health-challenges-in-perinatal-health/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:15:44 +0000 rosie http://beintheknownj.org/?p=1856 It is not too late to sign up for the Conference-Challenges in Perinatal Health, April 15, 1010 in New Jersey. Take a few minutes now to review the details and register for this dynamic conference.

Issues related to reproductive health, mood disorders, and substance use will be reviewed. This conference is a must for health professionals to help them to further identify these issues related to their clients.

In addition, there are other insightful and informational seminars that will be conducted by the Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative. Review and consider attending or sending staff.

]]> http://beintheknownj.org/substance-use-mood-disorders-and-reproductive-health-challenges-in-perinatal-health/feed/ 0 Top Ten Reasons to Attend the Lead and Beyond Conference in New Jersey #1 http://beintheknownj.org/top-ten-reasons-to-attend-the-lead-and-beyond-conference-in-new-jersey-1/ http://beintheknownj.org/top-ten-reasons-to-attend-the-lead-and-beyond-conference-in-new-jersey-1/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:28:39 +0000 rosie http://beintheknownj.org/?p=1852 Finally, here is the #1 reason to attend the Lead and Beyond Conference in New Jersey, April, 16,2010

Reason #1

Come network and learn with other great folks like yourself who are making a difference. Also, enjoy a great lunch!

See you there!!

PLUS

Click this link to take advantage of the 2 for 1 discount

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This educational campaign is an expansion of CDC’s Heads Up: Concussion in High School and Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports initiatives.  These initiatives include materials and information for coaches of all sports to help identify concussions and take immediate steps to respond when one is suspected.

* Check with your league or school about concussion policies.
* Insist that safety comes first.
* Learn more about concussion and review the signs and symptoms.
* Keep the four-step action plan with you at games and practices.

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