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Winners have been announced for the student public health poster contest at this year’s CPHA-N Annual Meeting on May 2nd. Click on any link below to download poster as a PDF file.
First-place winner: “Vitamin C as an Analgesic: A Review of the Literature,” submitted by Liana Dolan, Navin Bhandari & Theordore Mamoulelis, Touro University MPH Program
Second-place winner: “The Association of Soy Intake and Breast Cancer among Asian American Women,” submitted by Tra Truong, Touro University MPH Program
Third-place winner: “School-Based Comprehensive Oral Health Services in North Vallejo: Service Providers’ Perspectives,” submitted by Ruby Warnock, Touro University
Other entries:
“Myths, Misconceptions and Framing In Public Health” submitted by Jahan Ahrary, Drexel University School of Public Health
“Maternal-Fetal Lead Exposure and its Effect on Adolescent ADHD in Mexico City,” submitted by Melanie Kappadakunnel
“Why is School More Important than Work for Women and Gender Inequality?” submitted by Keely Molina Johnson, Touro University MPH Program
A large group of CPHA-N members and friends gathered for the Annual Meeting and Scientific Session held in both Oakland and Sacramento on Thursday, May 2, 2013.
See presentations from the Annual Meeting.
New photos from the gathering:
See photos from other CPHA-N events
From the CPHA-N Annual Meeting on May 2, 2013.
Click on linked names of speakers below to view their presentations in PDF format.
Welcome from Public Health and Education
- Gordon Jackson, Assistant Superintendent, California Department of Education
- Kimi Watkins-Tartt, Director, Community Health Services, Alameda County Public Health Dept
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PANEL: Environment and School Health
- Moderated by Dave Spath, PhD, MS, Immediate Past President, CPHA-N
Drinking Water Availability/Quality in Schools
Indoor Air Quality at Schools
Agricultural Pesticide Use near Schools
- Paul English, PhD, MPH, Science Advisor, CA Dept of Public Health
Quiet Transformation for Health and Well & Being: Benefits of Meditation for Students. Faculty, and Staff in School plus Q&A
- Laurent Valosek, PhD, Executive Director, Center for Wellness and Achievement in Education
Gun Violence: Schools as Targets and Community Impact
School Health Clinics and the Affordable Care Act
- Serena Clayton, PhD, Executive Director, California School Health Centers Association
Safe Routes to Schools: Getting to/from School Safely and Actively
- Deb Hubsmith, Director, National Partnership for Safe Routes to Schools
Kaiser’s School Health Initiative—Thriving Schools: A Partnership for Healthy Students, Staff and Teachers
- Peggy Agron, MS, RD, Kaiser Permanente
- Martin Gonzalez, JD, Deputy Executive Director, California School Boards
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Health Occupations Full-Time Instructor West Valley-Mission Community College District Closing Date: 07/12/2013
Definition:
The Health Occupations Department at Mission College is recruiting for a nursing instructor in a tenure-track position. The applicant must qualify for approval by the Board of Registered Nursing and the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician. The BRN requirements include medical-surgical nursing with gerontology. Additionally, the instructor is required to participate in the professional and academic work of the Health Occupations Department, the Applied Sciences Division and the College.
Assignment:
This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track position that begins in Fall 2013. Instructional assignments may include day and/or evening classes, Monday thru Saturday, as needed and rotate among the Health Occupations faculty. It is expected that over several semesters all levels of Health Occupations offered at the college will be taught.
Work location: Mission College, Santa Clara and clinical agencies
Salary and Benefits:
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $48,891 to $76,087 annually, is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.
• Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents, to include domestic partner.
• Employer paid long term disability for employee.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Sabbatical, Rejuvenation and Retraining Leaves.
• Banked leave provisions.
• Professional Growth and Development activities.
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KEEP READING: Job Listing: Health Occupations Instructor, West Valley-Mission Community College District
HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER I Aging & Adult Services San Mateo County Health System $6,691 – $8,363/Month
The San Mateo County Health System is seeking a qualified Health Services Manager I to work in the Aging & Adult Services Division and be responsible for the development and delivery of uniform, countywide continuum of care for adults with disabilities and adults with children with a variety of diverse needs.
Primary activities include the development, implementation and compliance of regulation, policy, procedures, reporting and quality assurance for the In-Home Support Services (IHSS) program, participating in the integration of IHSS into the three-year Coordinated Care Initiative (CCI) demonstration program to promote coordinated healthcare delivery to seniors and people with disabilities, and implementing the Lean philosophy of structured process improvement within IHSS. Additional responsibilities include developing orientations and technical trainings when there is a change in regulations and operations, and representing the division on Health System, Health Plan of San Mateo, countywide work groups, community meetings and state meetings.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced manager of health and/or human service programs, knowledgeable of the programs listed and the Medi-Cal system, and a consensus builder who is flexible, fair and responsible. Will also be …
KEEP READING: Job Listing: Health Services Manager, San Mateo County Health System
The White House has issued the policy statement below, opposing the House farm bill in its current form, because of cuts to nutrition assistance.
CPHA-N has signed onto an APHA-sponsored letter to Members of the House of Representatives, also opposing the farm bill.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
June 17, 2013
(House Rules)
STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY H.R. 1947 – Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (Rep. Lucas, R-OK, and Rep. Peterson, D-MN)
The Administration strongly opposes H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. The bill would reduce access to food assistance for struggling families and their children, does not contain sufficient commodity and crop insurance reforms, and does not provide funding for renewable energy, which is an important source of jobs and economic growth in rural communities across the country.
The Administration strongly opposes the harmful cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a cornerstone of our Nation’s food assistance safety net. The bill makes unacceptable deep cuts in SNAP, which could increase hunger among millions of Americans who are struggling to make ends meet, including families with children and senior …
KEEP READING: White House Threatens to Veto Farm Bill Because of Cuts to Nutrition Assistance
Thoreau Center for Sustainability Brown Bag, San Francisco Presidio:
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
12:30 -1:30 PM Pacific Time
“Current Court Battles and Controversies Concerning Contraception – How Can Social Justice Advocates Respond?”
Trust Women/Silver Ribbon Fellow Sarah Michelsen
Pacific Room at the Tides Center, Thoreau Center for Sustainability
1014 Lincoln Blvd., San Francisco Presidio, SF, CA
The battle for access to emergency contraception that began in 1997 took a dramatic turn last week. The Obama administration said it would drop its appeals, after a federal judge ordered the FDA to expand access. Join us for a discussion of current issues and controversies surrounding the coverage of contraception, how the implementation of the Affordable Care Act affects contraception coverage, and how advocates can organize to defend access to contraception.
Presenter: Sarah Michelsen is a Lisa Kernan Social Justice Fellow at the Center for Policy Analysis, focusing on reproductive justice through the Trust Women/Silver Ribbon Campaign. She graduated from American University in 2009 with a BA in Women’s, Gender, and Sexualities Studies. She currently serves on the board of NARAL Pro-Choice Arizona, and works as the Field Director for the Arizona Wins Coalition, a coalition of organizations dedicated to advancing …
KEEP READING: Trust Women Fellow Sarah Michelsen Discusses Court Battles and Contraception
Job Location: Primary office at the Bouverie Preserve Supervision: Executive Director Employment Status: Regular, full-time Physical Requirements: Ability to work at a computer station for several consecutive hours, using repetitive finger movements Working Conditions: Some weekend and/or evening work. Extensive local travel within the North Bay is required. Supervises: Martin Griffin and Bouverie Preserve Resident Biologists and Community Outreach Coordinator/ Volunteer Coordinator
Job Description:
The Director of Education (DoE) manages strategic program planning, community outreach, program evaluation, program delivery and administration of ACR’s Nature Education programs. The DoE is responsible for maintaining the high quality of ACR’s Education programs, and ensuring they meet relevant standards and best practices. The DoE also supports ACR’s Director of Development in developing and implementing strategic fundraising initiatives for ACR Education; oversees volunteer coordination efforts for ACR Education volunteers; and serves as ACR’s representative to external constituencies and other leaders in the environmental education non-profit community. The position supervises three staff members, and is located at ACR’s Bouverie Preserve in Glen Ellen.
Responsibilities:
Direct ACR’s Nature Education program activities and, through support provided by the preserve Resident Biologists, ensure that program content is scientifically accurate and promotes ecological literacy as an important element in strengthening personal connections with nature
Serve as …
KEEP READING: Job Listing: Director of Education, Bouverie Preserve
CPHAN has signed onto the APHA-sponsored letter below to Members of the House of Representative, opposing cuts to critical nutrition programs in the current farm bill.
Also, the White House has threatened to veto the farm bill in its current form.
June 18, 2013 U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative:
On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we write to urge you to oppose the House farm bill (H.R. 1947) as currently drafted and to work to restore the cuts to critical nutrition programs contained in the bill.
The House bill as currently written would cause nearly 2 million individuals to lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits entirely, 210,000 children to lose free school meals, and 850,000 households to see their benefits cut by an average $90 per month. It would also slash SNAP nutrition education funding that helps low-income families stretch limited resources to maximize nutrition.
SNAP provides millions of low-income Americans, including people with disabilities, children, seniors, and working families, with critical nutrition benefits to strengthen their food security and provide access to a nutritious diet. SNAP-Ed is a vital nutrition education program that promotes healthy options for low-income children and families receiving SNAP …
KEEP READING: CPHA-N & Others Oppose Cuts to Nutrition Programs in Current Farm Bill / White House Threatens Veto
Health Occupations Full-Time Instructor
West Valley-Mission Community College District
Closing Date: 07/12/2013
Definition:
The Health Occupations Department at Mission College is recruiting for a nursing instructor in a tenure-track position. The applicant must qualify for approval by the Board of Registered Nursing and the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician. The BRN requirements include medical-surgical nursing with gerontology. Additionally, the instructor is required to participate in the professional and academic work of the Health Occupations Department, the Applied Sciences Division and the College.
Assignment:
This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track position that begins in Fall 2013. Instructional assignments may include day and/or evening classes, Monday thru Saturday, as needed and rotate among the Health Occupations faculty. It is expected that over several semesters all levels of Health Occupations offered at the college will be taught.
Work location: Mission College, Santa Clara and clinical agencies
Salary and Benefits:
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $48,891 to $76,087 annually, is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.
• Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents, to include domestic partner.
• Employer paid long term disability for employee.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Sabbatical, Rejuvenation and Retraining Leaves.
• Banked leave …
KEEP READING: Job Listing: Health Occupations Instructor, West Valley Comm College District
Free webinar about the California Cancer Registry June 25th, 2013 – 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
The Comprehensive Cancer Control Program and the California Cancer Registry is offering a free webinar about the California Cancer Registry so that you and your programs/organizations may better utilize the state cancer data available to you from this program. Have you ever needed to know the answer to questions such as these:
Which counties in California have the highest incidence rates of female breast cancer?
How many cases of colorectal cancer were diagnosed in Alameda County in 2009?
Which race/ethnicity groups in Riverside County have the highest lung cancer mortality rates?
What gender differences exist in incidence and mortality rates of leukemia in California?
This information (and more) is easily accessible online using the CCR’s data and mapping tool at www.ccrcal.ca.gov Attend the free webinar to learn more about the resources available on the CCR’s website.
To register:
Go to https://cdph-ooa.webex.com/cdph-ooa/j.php?ED=19694583&RG=1&UID=1418143502&RT=MiM0
Register for the meeting. Once the host approves your request, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the meeting.
Work-related asthma is under-recognized and often undiagnosed. However, a new report by the California Department of Public Health estimates that nearly a million adults in California have had work-related asthma.
Nearly two-thirds of these workers did not have asthma until it was caused by conditions or substances at a job.
“Asthma in California: A Surveillance Report” tracks asthma data for the state and includes a chapter by the Occupational Health Branch’s Work-Related Asthma Prevention Program.
Visit the site at http://bit.ly/13JnWGC
The American Cancer Society was initiated by 15 people in 1913 who focused on the goal to control cancer as a disease of humankind.
The great achievements of the ACS over these years is the sum of the powerful commitment of its millions of volunteers. Often motivated by a searing experience either in themselves or their families or friends, these millions of volunteers are the American Cancer Society.
At one time named “the Cancer Crusade”, this also included the volunteer commitment of tens of thousands of scientists, physicians and other health personnel donating their professional knowledge, skills and leadership. Altogether, the volunteer contributions of money, time and dedication have greatly reduced the impact of cancer in the U.S. and the world.
The ACS stands as the largest, most influential and most effective private voluntary health organization in history. Its century-long funding for cancer research is unmatched in health philanthropy. The ACS has an active, volunteer/staff support organization and presence in virtually every community in our state. (Reference: Crusade – The Official History of the American Cancer Society by Walter Ross.) .
Congratulations to all of the CPHA-N Student Members who have received their diplomas!
Your FREE student membership continues for the first year after you graduate. After that, we provide a reduced fee of just $40/year for a New Public Health Professional membership for a year.
Best wishes and good luck on your career endeavors. Keep active in CPHA-N and enjoy the benefits of your professional association.
A FREE, one-day conference where participants will receive comprehensive information about the most common cancer-related legal issues will be held in June and August. Patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare providers, advocates, and business and community leaders are invited to attend.
The first conference will be held in Los Angeles on Friday June 28th at the Aresty Auditorium, 1441 Eastlake Ave. Los Angeles CA. Register at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013LosAngelesConference The second will be held in San Francisco at Hastings College of Law, 200 McAllister St.on Friday August 9th.
Register at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013NorCalConference
For more information on the times and details of these presentations please visit: http://www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org/2013-cancer-rights-conference
A new report from the California Occupational Blood Lead Registry shows that thousands of California workers are still being exposed to lead and have elevated blood lead levels. These workers are at risk for significant long-term health effects.
Among employers who test, some industries are more successful than others in protecting their workforce from lead on the job, as evidenced by the lower blood lead levels of their workers.
Thanks to Faith Raider at CDPH for this update: http://bit.ly/ZP7YPm.
APHA’s 141st Annual Meeting and Expo – Boston November 2-6, 2013
Registration and housing for the APHA’s 141st Annual Meeting & Exposition is now open! Take advantage of early-bird discounts and register today. Complete your online registration and you will be linked to a housing form pre-populated with your contact information.
There is something for everyone and sessions cover the full spectrum of public health issues. More than 5,000 scientific papers will be presented in the form of oral and poster presentations. A number of sessions will relate to the theme, Think Global, Act Local with a focus on best practices around the world. Visit the Public Health Expo containing more than 700 booths of information, new products and services. No other meeting in the world compares.
For detailed information about the Annual Meeting go to: www.apha.org/meetings
The 65-year-old Frenchman who was hospitalized after contracting France’s first case of a deadly new respiratory virus related to SARS died on May 28th. WHO officials have expressed concern about the disease, now calling it a ”threat to entire world”.
The virus is now named: Middle East Respiratory Symptom coronavirus, or MERS-CoV. Public Health advisories have been developed, describing the symptoms to public health authorities for reporting purposes.
Get latest global alerts from WHO’s Disease Outbreak News (DONs) at: www.who.int/csr/don/en/index.html
Also: A new flu virus has emerged in China – H7N9. This has been putting health officials around the world on alert. CDC has a status report on this via their website. www.cdc.gov/flu As the 2012-2013 flu season ends, sights on are the coming Fall and identifying the strain that we will likely be facing.
See more on this along with the plans for the September 17th - National Get Ready Day.
Visit their planning site: www.getreadyforflu.org
Visit this site that presents the Coping Engine. It’s a special tool designed to help in coping with life stress and emotional issues and the impact of diseases such as cancer.
Thanks to Pat Fobair, MPH for sharing this: www.copingengine.com
If you have information about summer internships and/or volunteer opportunities in public health, please let us know so we can share with all of our student members and friends.
Send info to office@cphan.org
PROGRAM MANAGER
UCSF/UC Hastings Consortium on Law, Science and Health Policy
As the University of California’s first law school, UC Hastings College of the Law boasts a rich history of achievement in the field of legal education. Established in 1878 and located in San Francisco’s CivicCenter district, our vibrant institution provides outstanding instruction for nearly 1,200 students from more than 120 universities and colleges across the country. We are a WASC-accredited institution that is dedicated to outcomes-based education and assessment and provide an innovative, fun and rewarding work environment for our valued employees.
We also provide an impressive benefits package, including a retirement plan, a variety of health, dental, vision, life, disability and legal insurance plans, a minimum of 3 weeks vacation starting the first year for full-time employees, Credit Union benefits and a Pre-Tax Transport Program. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a warm-hearted, deeply committed group of co-workers and a dynamic community of faculty and students. Contact us today to learn more about our unique environment and our current opportunity for a Program Manager with the UCSF/UC Hastings Consortium on Law, Science and Health Policy.
Working closely with the Consortium’s Assistant Director and Program Assistant, you …
KEEP READING: Job Listing: Program Manager, UCSF/UC Hastings Consortium on Law, Science & Public Policy
CPHA-N has joined nearly 30 health and medical organizations in signing a letter to California Health and Human Services Secretary Diane Dooley supporting a strong Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
The letter, organized by the American Lung Association in California, seeks to reach a goal of 1,000 health professionals supporting strong EPA clean fuels and clean cars standards across the country. So far, 40 health professionals from California have signed on. If you haven’t yet, you can sign on to the letter here: http://www.lung.org/healthy-air/letters/health-professionals-letter-regarding-clean-vehicles.html The deadline is June 25.
For more information, please visit: http://www.lung.org/healthy-air/outdoor/resources/clean-gasoline-and-vehicles/
Click here to read the health organizations’ letter signed by CPHA-N.
From CPHA-N Governing Council Member John J. Troidl, MBA, PhD:
This editorial points to a key element in the debate about health care and the budget and the roles of the various levels of government responsible for the provision of services by pointing out that one of the essential “health care services” is public health. How ironic it would be to do further damage to the part of the health care system which SAVES money…. that would be public health….. in this intense budget discussion. Please read this article.
Editorial from The Sacramento Bee, June 5, 2013
Protecting public health is a basic government function. County health officers track illnesses and deaths from West Nile virus to hospital infections to food-borne contamination. They conduct vaccination campaigns and restaurant inspections. They respond to outbreaks and disasters.
Unfortunately, this essential public health function is being lost in the budget battle between Gov. Jerry Brown and the counties in the jostling over preparing for the federal Affordable Care Act. The governor wants the state to take back the bulk of a $1.5 billion block grant (so-called “county health realignment funds”) that goes to counties for the medically indigent and …
KEEP READING: Sac Bee Editorial: State can’t take risks with county public health
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