Breast cancer research funded; Jul 20, 2008
Beth Easton, vice-president of allocations and health promotion for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Ontario region, said Boyd's work with mice has important implications for humans. Advertisement. (Peterborough Examiner)
Yeah, we're fat; now what? Jul 19, 2008
According to the CDC's Web site, the health-related data they collect are especially useful for planning, initiating, supporting, and evaluating health promotion and disease prevention ... If the purpose of this report is to aid in health promotion and disease prevention, let's focus on how to get Mississippi moving more and eating less. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Walk your way into fitness Jul 14, 2008
Walking is a wonderful mode of exercise, said Dr. Chad Rhoden, director of preventive medicine and health promotion at Baptist Health Systems. The benefits are tremendous, and there are only a small percentage of individuals for whom walking is not appropriate. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Get kids outside and play this summer Jul 4, 2008
According to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Web site (www. cdc. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Accord on core competency, standards and quality assurance in health promotion and education Jul 4, 2008
GALWAY, IRELAND In response to the global health crisis, 26 leading authorities in competency-based and accreditation movements in global health promotion, health education, and public health reached an accord last week on what should comprise the domains of core competency in health promotion and health education ... Margaret Barry of the National University of Ireland, Galway, who serves as the global vice-president for capacity-building, education and training for the Paris-based... (EurekAlert!)
L-S grad to cover Olympics Jul 3, 2008
When time permits, Dr. Hongwei Guan, assistant professor for Health Promotion and Physical Education at Ithaca and a native of China, will act as tour guide. They hope to visit the Great Wall and the Summer Palace. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Eating Broccoli May Keep Prostate Cancer Away, Study Suggests Jul 3, 2008
Designer studies for health promotion. "Other fruits and vegetables have been shown to also reduce the risk of prostate cancer and are likely to act through other mechanisms," says Professor Mithen. (Science Daily)
Nairobi Summit Provides Unrivalled Opportunities to Meet with Partnership & Procurement Directors from the Aid & Development Community Jun 28, 2008
The summit, which takes place in Nairobi on 17-18 September, will welcome experts on procurement, public-private partnerships, logistics, emergency response, health promotion and food and agriculture, as the aid and development community seeks the help of the international business community in meeting the many challenges faced. The summit will welcome representation from the following UN agencies and NGOs. (allAfrica.com)
Committee discussing walking paths Jun 28, 2008
"Nothing is set in stone yet," said Brenda Woytassek, health promotion for Wilkin County Health Department, on Thursday. Members discussed the ongoing progress of the flood reduction project and the development of Welles Park, which all will be taken into consideration. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Tobacco Task Force praises new smoking ban Jun 26, 2008
Iowa State University Health promotion coordinator Ray Rodriguez, Ames Police Chief Chuck Cychosz and Story County Sheriff Paul Fitzgerald also spoke at the event. The task force presented a public health leadership recognition award to members of the 2001 Ames City Council that passed the original municipal ban. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
NEP Helps Bring the Tour of Pennsylvania Into Households Locally and Nationally Jun 20, 2008
The Tour of Pennsylvania is being organized by Pittsburgh 250, sponsored by American Eagle Outfitters, the leading lifestyle brand among 15-to-25 year-olds and presented by Highmark Healthy High 5, a five-year, $100 million children's health promotion initiative of the Highmark Foundation. More information on the Tour of Pennsylvania can be found at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ontario to butt out when driving with kids Jun 18, 2008
Smoking in Ontario workplaces and public areas, such as bars and restaurants, is already illegal in Ontario, but the new ban will provide an additional level of protection to children under the age of 16, said Health Promotion Minister Margarett Best. "This is about protection of our most vulnerable citizens - children who do not have a voice," Ms. Best told the legislature. (Globe and Mail)
How America's Children Packed On the Pounds Jun 12, 2008
"Sit down on a bench in a park with a person on either side of you," says Penelope Slade-Royall, director of the U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. "If you're not overweight, statistically speaking, both of the other people sitting with you are.". (Time.com)
ATV study to improve fit, safety among kids Jun 10, 2008
This study is a collaborative effort among the UK College of Medicine Department of Surgery, UK College of Education Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, and the UK Center for Biomedical Engineering. . (EurekAlert!)
Now, AIIMS course for Jun 9, 2008
The two-day course from July 29 has been organised by the health promotion and health communication unit of the hospital. The course is open to all above 18 years and planning to get married, said Bir Singh, professor of community medicine and convener of the course. (Daily News & Analysis)
HPB kicks off six-month diabetes awareness campaign Jun 8, 2008
SINGAPORE: The Health Promotion Board (HPB) has launched a six-month long campaign against diabetes, in the run-up to World Diabetes Day on 14 November. The Diabetes Be-aWare campaign aims to educate the public on the causes, effects and ways to avoid the disease. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Hospital to provide land for farmers market Jun 2, 2008
The hospital would be responsible for providing the location and assisting with internal marketing and health promotion, RMC Vice President Brenda Williams said. We are very excited about it, she said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Campaign to drive home diabetes is a killer disease Jun 2, 2008
SINGAPORE: The Health Promotion Board will launch a campaign to raise awareness that diabetes is a serious disease with severe health complications and the importance of screening. The campaign - with the theme Diabetes Be a-Ware - will last from June to November. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
HPB wants to reduce number of young smokers Jun 1, 2008
A Health Promotion Board (HPB) Student Health Survey in 2006 revealed that the proportion of youths who smoked at least one cigarette a day dropped from 11 percent to 9 percent. However, the HPB wants to further reduce the number of young smokers. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Pregnancies Linked To Tooth Loss May 31, 2008
Women who have more children are more likely to have missing teeth, according to a nationwide study of 2,635 women by Dr. Stefanie Russell, an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology & Health Promotion, which was published today on the Web site of the American Journal of Public Health. Dr. Russell's conclusions are based on information on white and black non-Hispanic women ages 18-64 who reported at least one pregnancy in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a representative... (Science Daily)
Ontario Stores To Hide Tobacco Displays May 31, 2008
"The tobacco display ban is about saving lives and reducing heal th-care costs by pre venting young people from starting to smoke and by helping smokers to quit," said Ontario Health Promotion Minister Margarett Best. Studies show power walls trigger impulse cigarette buys. (National Post)
S Korea to upgrade measures against bird flu May 24, 2008
The national health promotion commission said 658. 3 billion won (about 633 million U.S. dollars) will be allocated this year to address general public concerns and critical issues like avian influenza and mad cow disease. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ontario Youth (Take!Action) for the 3rd Time May 23, 2008
Margarett Best, Ontario's Minister of Health Promotion, will join the summit on Sunday, May 25, to communicate the importance of the upcoming tobacco retail display ban by staging a knock down of a tobacco product power wall. "The 500 young delegates to this Summit represent our government's commitment to the health of Ontario's youth," said Minister Best. (Canada Newswire)
Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity - Ontario Minister of Health Promotion, Margarett Best gives a shout out to 500 youth at 2008 (take!action) Youth Summit; participates in staged knock down of tobacco product power wall May 23, 2008
Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity - Ontario Minister of Health Promotion, Margarett Best gives a shout out to 500 youth at 2008 (take ... To mark the ban on tobacco product power walls in retail stores effective May 31 (World No Tobacco Day), Margarett Best, Ontario's Minister of Health Promotion will join Ontario Lung Association President George Habib and youth to stage a knock down of a tobacco product power wall. (Canada Newswire)
Sacred Heart students participate in Career Day May 23, 2008
She mentioned nurse practitioners do a lot of health promotion, perform physicals, diagnose and treat illnesses such as colds and ear infections, as well as chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and Alzheimer's disease. Paca said there is a commonly held notion that her line of duty is for women. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Jan K. Wuorenma Joins American TeleCare, Inc. (ATI) as Vice President, Partner Development May 13, 2008
Industry Veteran Brings Experience in Telehealth, Clinical Process Improvement, Disease Management, Health Promotion and Nursing to American TeleCare ... "Jan has a distinguished career with wide-ranging and in-depth experience in nursing, nursing management, clinic administration and health services design. She has held leadership positions with senior-level responsibility for health promotion, disease management and telehealth programs. She has the experience and capabilities to establish and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
TEAM MS has closing ceremonies at Eupora Elementary School May 8, 2008
All students and teachers were thanked and congratulated for a successful year and commended for their health promotion. Copyright. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
Fitness Director named for Sports Club at Graywood May 4, 2008
Originally from Vinton, Domingue earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Promotion and a Master of Science in Exercise and Physiology from McNeese State University. Her experience includes group fitness, personal training, sports conditioning, yoga, pilates, strength training, weight loss and physical therapy. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
Skin cancer screening on Saturday could save your life Apr 23, 2008
Like with any health promotion, White said it s difficult to get people to change their behaviors. But with the skin, we can see things, and we can detect things early, White said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Safety officials meet; few students show up Apr 22, 2008
During the panel discussion, Wellness and Health Promotion spokeswoman Lauryn Vosburgh said her department is working to reduce underage drinking and sexual violence. Vosburgh said Wellness and Health Promotion is working to both decrease sexual violence and increase the reporting of incidents by educating the ASU community with presentations, Internet resources and other information ... Wellness and Health Promotion currently offers educational presentations by request and informative materials... (Web Devil, AZ)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Apr 18, 2008
Yang cited a Bureau of Health Promotion survey that said 7. 5 percent of junior high students said they usually chewed betel nuts, while 2. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ringgold updates pool fees, Little General Park official opening May 3 Apr 16, 2008
Approve GMA Health Promotion Grant Award. Approve the purchase of a 16-foot trailer for $1,500 for parks and recreation department. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Girl In The Glass House Apr 15, 2008
" Into her second day in the Glass House, Lu had gotten used to "being on display" for a weekend, where she went cold turkey in her very public effort to make a clean break from cigarettes. It was also part of a drive by the Health Promotion Boards Fresh Air for Women (FAFW) network to encourage female smokers to quit after a survey revealed a sharp increase in the number of women smokers over the past years. "I don't really mind the passersby looking at me because most of them are actually... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Ballet Bartlesville presents ‘Cinderella’ and guests (4) Apr 14, 2008
His doctoral study in movement science with an emphasis in health promotion was completed under a full graduate stipend at the Florida State University. He joined Shriners Hospital Galveston, Texas, under a grant from the national Institute for Disabilities, Rehabilitation and Research where he helped create a model pediatric burn rehabilitation program, directing the establishment of the Children s Wellness Center. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
26-year-old smoker goes smoke-free for three days on Orchard Road Apr 14, 2008
Cheyenne Lu spent three days and two nights living in a glass house set up by the Health Promotion Board (HPB). Ms Lu said this weekend was her longest time without a cigarette since she was 14. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
* Contest launched to help smokers quit and win prize Apr 13, 2008
The Quit and Win campaign was organized by the Bureau of Health Promotion, in cooperation with the John Tung Foundation (JTF), as part of its effort to promote public health. Chen Ying-chun (g), vice director of the foundations Tobacco Control Division, said that many smokers are actually willing to quit this bad habit. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Children encouraged to pick up good eye care habits Apr 13, 2008
It is a message that the Health Promotion Board (HPB) hopes children will remember especially when more kids in Singapore have become short-sighted at a younger age. Over 4,000 pre-schoolers aged between four and six from 40 schools attended the first Eye Care Week event on 24 March. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Community Rallies to Help Student Apr 11, 2008
All the while, she has worked multiple jobs, volunteered countless hours in her community, and managed to maintain a solid grade-point average as she pursues her bachelor's degree in recreation administration management, with a minor in health promotion. To help Williams achieve her goal of attending college as an on-campus resident -- which will cost $6,000 -- UNC Pembroke has established the Kisha Williams Scholarship. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Working hard to fight obesity Apr 7, 2008
THE recent unveiling of the WorkHealth initiative to combat type 2 diabetes and obesity shows Victoria leads the world in health promotion. Bringing better awareness of staying healthy to workplaces is a huge challenge, and the WorkHealth project is a serious and big commitment. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
JIM DODSON: The Dream Lives: Kisha's Story Offers Inspiration Apr 6, 2008
Maybe best of all, Kisha Williams finally returned to college at UNC-Pembroke last August, resuming a full-time schedule of classes as a commuting day student, pursuing her bachelor's degree in recreation administration management, with a minor in health promotion. In addition to the $1,997 tuition she's had to come up with each semester since, Kisha also faced a two-hour commute to the Pembroke campus five days a week. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Colon cancer Mar 31, 2008
This program is run by the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (part of the Centers for Disease Control's prevention and health promotion efforts). The program offers a variety of materials about colorectal cancer and screening options. (NJ.com -- Times)
Fears of slumping donations mount Mar 30, 2008
Stork's Nest -Prenatal health promotion program for low-income pregnant women. Jackson Medical Mall, 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Drive, Suite 3130, Jackson. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bruins' Bergeron out for regular season Mar 29, 2008
Chara and Regehr will be in Mozambique from June 24-28, visiting with children to highlight awareness for health promotion, disease prevention, peace education, and community development. Chara decided to join after hearing of Andrew Ference's experience last summer in Tanzania. (Boston Globe)
5210 Challenge instills healthy habits for life Mar 29, 2008
Health Promotion Clearinghouse has donated several items to raffle off to students who meet their personal goals. And how do the parents feel about all this. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Polk awarded ACCG grant Mar 28, 2008
Polk County has been selected by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) to receive one of 42 Employee Health Promotion and Wellness Incentive Grants ... Awards are made to members of the ACCG Group Health Benefits Program (GHBP), underwritten by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, based on a County's commitment to employee health and demonstrated collaboration with other community groups and organizations engaged in health promotion. (Rockmart Journal, GA)
Exploring the air: UM seeks more research funding Mar 27, 2008
Living Well with a Disability: Extending Health Promotion to Veterans with Disabilities, 1 million. Small Molecule Therapies for Neurological Disorders, 2 million. (Missoulian, MT)
Longhirst socks it to them! Mar 27, 2008
Maureen Shepherd, healthy workplace specialist at the care trust said: "Everyone who participated in the walk at Longhirst Hall wore a red sock decorated with either their company logo or health promotion messages."I would like to say a big thank you to all the businesses who took part and to everyone who helped us raise this money for Sport Relief. "The Northumberland Healthy People Healthy Business Award aims to support workplace health initiatives, motivate all levels of staff to develop a... (Morpeth Herald)
Periodontal Disease Can Lead To Gestational Diabetes, Study Shows Mar 26, 2008
The study, led by Dr. Ananda P. Dasanayake, a professor of epidemiology & health promotion at the NYU College of Dentistry, followed 256 women at New York's Bellevue Hospital Center through their first six months of pregnancy ... Dasanayake's coinvestigators included: Ms. Nok Chhun, a junior research scientist in the NYU Department of Epidemiology & Health Promotion; Dr. Ronald G. Craig, an associate professor of basic science and craniofacial biology and of periodontology and implant dentistry;... (Science Daily)
All levels talking Pan Am Mar 25, 2008
Rick Byun, a spokesman for Health Promotion Minister Margarett Best, said their ministry officials are in exploratory discussions on the issue. "We're always looking for good opportunities," he said. (Toronto Sun)
Study says machine can detect G-spot Mar 18, 2008
Spring Cooper, of the Penn State Office of Health Promotion and Wellness, said she thinks women will want to find out if they have a G-spot. "I think people are naturally curious about this stuff. Research has always shown it exists," Cooper said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Campaign targets youth sex myths Mar 17, 2008
The Health Promotion Agency for Northern campaign is entitled 'Think it through. Its chief executive Brian Gaffney said the pressure felt by young people to have sex was not based on fact. (BBC News)
Where you live may make you fatter Mar 17, 2008
"In urban settings, the environment does indeed influence physical activity and nutrition and body weight," Kim Raine, the lead author and director of the University of Albertas Centre for Health Promotion Studies, said in an interview. "We consistently found that low-income neighborhoods do not have as much access to low-cost, healthy foods and have higher access to things like fast foods - high-calorie, high-fat foods at a relatively cheap price per calorie.". (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
From Friday's Home Section: Mar 8, 2008
Walsh: I worked as a teacher; I worked in health promotion in Australia and drug abuse prevention, so I've done a lot of work in addictive behaviors. I worked many years in interpersonal skills training and organizational change at the corporate level. (North County Times)
Virtual Gaming No Replacement For Real Exercise Mar 8, 2008
Definitely not, says Colleen Greene, M.A., wellness coordinator for MFit, the health promotion division of the University of Michigan Health System. Virtual gaming is no replacement for real exercise, Greene notes. (Science Daily)
Most don't want tobacco in their super Mar 4, 2008
But in the study, published in the journal Health Promotion International, nearly one-third of surveyed super funds confirmed they held tobacco shares. A further 58 per cent failed to comment or know the answer, said Prof Walsh, from the Centre for Health Research and Psycho-oncology, a collaboration of the Cancer Council NSW and the University of Newcastle. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* Pediatricians demand better working conditions Mar 3, 2008
As the nation becomes a low birth-rate society, not only is the number of newborn babies decreasing but also the number of pediatricians, statistics released by the Child Health Promotion Society on Saturday showed. At a workshop on the plight of children's medical care under the national health insurance system, doctors urged the government to guarantee pediatricians' working conditions and boost the birth rate. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Health promotion specialist is now walking the talk Feb 27, 2008
Roush, a 1995 La Crosse Central High School graduate, received an undergraduate degree in community health education and health promotion from the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse. For the past four years, Roush has been a health promotion specialist at Franciscan Skemp, and she says she felt a bit strange and uncomfortable at times promoting healthy lifestyles considering her unhealthy lifestyle. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
McGuinty softens opposition to smoking ban in cars with kids Feb 27, 2008
He said Liberal backbencher David Orazietti, who proposed the ban, and Health Promotion Minister Margarett Best have been "relentless in their lobbying" for the ban. Font. (Canada.com)
Bans on smoking near kids catch on Feb 26, 2008
A spokesman for Ontario Minister of Health Promotion Margarett Best said the government is considering a ban, and a private member's bill is currently making its way through the province's legislature. Numerous other provinces including Manitoba, New Brunswick and Newfoundland say they're considering similar action. (Globe and Mail)
Dr. Dale Bredesen Feb 26, 2008
Buck Institute CEO stepping down - East Bay Business Times. Members: Not Registered. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
How to Be Heart Smart at the Supermarket Feb 26, 2008
"Reading the labels is a great way to be guided toward healthier choices for your heart, and for general reduction of all chronic diseases today," Cathy Fitzgerald, registered dietitian with MFit, the University of Michigan Health System's health promotion division, said in a prepared statement. "So think about using the front of the package as well as the nutrition facts on the back when you are out shopping.". (MEDLINEplus)
Island Images Feb 16, 2008
The fair was held by the Health Promotion Office of University Health Services to promote condom use as a means to protect against sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancies. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Video addresses military suicides Feb 13, 2008
"We're all butting our heads against the wall, trying to figure out what else we can do" to stem the increase, says Army Lt. Col. Orman "Wayne" Boyd, a chaplain who develops anti-suicide programs for the Army's Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine. The Army had not acknowledged a link between the war and suicide until recent weeks when its leading expert Col. Elspeth Ritchie, a psychiatrist said long and multiple combat deployments can fracture personal relationships and broken... (USA Today)
Duke administrator takes dean of students post at Ohio U. Feb 12, 2008
At OU, Lombardi will be in charge of the university's residence life, off-campus living, health promotion, campus life and judiciaries departments, whose combined annual budget totals more than $5 million. He's also tasked with working as a liaison with the city of Athens, about half of which is composed of OU students, and work with a 25-member Council of Student Leaders. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Penn childhood obesity researchers panelists at AAAS Town Hall Event Feb 12, 2008
BOSTON Shiriki Kumanyika, PhD, MPH, Professor of Epidemiology and Associate Dean for Health Promotion and Health Prevention, at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and Virginia A. Stallings, MD, PhD, the Jean A. Cortner Endowed Chair in Pediatric Gastroenterology at Penn and Professor of Pediatrics at The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, will be part of a panel at a special public session, Understanding Obesity and Childhood at the 2008 American Association for the... (EurekAlert!)
