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Friday, September 10, 2010 / 9:00-11:00 am
The Mayer Theater, Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95050-4345

DOORS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION AND COFFEE AT 8:30 AM

Speakers will address topics including implications for our safety net, coverage, children’s health, seniors, public health, and the health care workforce

Panel will be moderated by the Honorable Liz Kniss, Santa Clara County Supervisor and Chair, Health Steering Committee, National Association of Counties

• Welcome: The Honorable Mike Honda, United States House of Representatives
• HHS in the Health Reform Era: Herb K. Schultz, Regional Director, U.S. Dept. of HHS Region I
• Overview of the Affordable Care Act: Ellen Shaffer, CPHA-N/EQUAL Health Network
• Implications for coverage expansion efforts: Sarah Muller, Director of Health Care Policy, Working Partnerships
• Implications for the safety net: Chris Wilder, Executive Director, VMC Foundation
• Implications for children: Kathleen King, Executive Director, Santa Clara Family Health Foundation
• Implications for older adults: Sarah Steenhausen, Senior Policy Advisor, The SCAN Foundation
• Implications for public health and the health workforce:  Dr. Marty Fenstersheib, Public Health Officer, Santa Clara County

Continuing Education

• Continuing Education for Nurses by CPHA-N.
• Provider approved by the CA Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 4952 for 2 Category 1 contact hours.
• Units for Registered Dietitians are pending.
• Continuing Education contact hours for CHES have been approved for 2 Category 1 contact hours.
• SOPHE is a multiple event designated provider of Category 1 contact hours for CHES.
• $10 per contact hour | | Fee payable on site

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to identify elements of the Affordable Care Act, understand its implications for populations including children and seniors, and discuss prospects for improving public health.

Forum registration is FREE.

Parking is located at Franklin and Alviso Streets, across the street from the Music and Dance Building. Parking permits for this lot can be purchased at the front entrance to the campus. For a map:  http://www.scu.edu/map/

Evaluation and Program Manager

Note: Spanish and English fluency are required for this position. If you are not fluent in both Spanish and English, please do not apply for this position.

JOB SUMMARY

The Evaluation and Program Manager will join an interdisciplinary CRI team focused on putting theory into practice to use, advance, and build evidence about employing approaches to integrative health and health literacy in order to fulfill the mission of Canyon Ranch Institute. (See our Mission and Objectives at: http://www.canyonranchinstitute.org/contents.aspx?cat=about-mission)

The Evaluation and Program Manager will report to the CRI Health Literacy and Research Director. He or she will collaborate with the Health Literacy and Research Director and a strategic team of CRI consultants, staff, and our partners to connect best practices of program management and evaluation to the culturally competent, non-profit public health and wellness programs that support the unique mission and objectives of CRI, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

CRI rigorously evaluates partnership activities from a perspective that sees evaluation as a specified subset of research activities that adheres to the highest methodological and ethical principles of both the research and evaluation communities.

Through this inclusive, team-oriented process, the Evaluation and Program Manager will manage the evaluation process from planning to outcome measurement for a diverse range of projects. He or she will work with the Health Literacy and Research Director to provide counsel to program staff on evaluation strategy design, implementation and maintenance for initiatives and programs that happen within CRI partnerships aimed at measurably improving the health and well-being of communities in the United States and worldwide.

The Evaluation and Program Manager will play a significant role in a new, innovative project that combines the arts with best practices of health literacy that will be launched in Peru. Thus, Spanish language skills are essential to succeed in the position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Communicates via phone, email, and during in-person meetings with program partners in South America and the United States.

 Travels within the United States and other nations approximately six times per year, with trips lasting from two days to three weeks.

 Assists in implementing, managing, and evaluating selected programs and partnerships for CRI.

 Reviews selected partnership and program proposals and conducts appropriate reviews to determine suitability for CRI implementation.

 Works closely with partners to ensure culturally competent, integrated, and successful execution of agreed-upon projects.

 Prepares and manages partnership and program budgets as relevant.

 Helps develop and maintain computer software and other database and record-keeping programs to measure and evaluate partnerships and CRI overall to comply with applicable laws, ensure that necessary information is available from partners in a timely fashion, and that evaluations are completed and disseminated on schedule in a manner that is useful to all stakeholders.

 Works with CRI communications team to ensure that partnership and program information is appropriately disseminated.

 Develops and maintains relationships with external stakeholders, thought leaders, and peer organizations and individuals in order to enhance CRI’s achievement of its objectives.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF EVALUATION AND PROGRAM MANAGER

 Serves as the CRI lead on evaluation of selected partnerships and programs, to include training and mentoring colleagues and partners about CRI’s approach to planning and evaluating public health programs.

 Participates in designing, conducting, and evaluating an innovative program using the arts and health literacy to advance health literacy and public health in Peru.

 Assists with the development of collaborative approaches to planning and evaluation strategies.

 Responds to requests for evaluation support from partners, colleagues, and others to support the mission of CRI.

 Provides technical assistance with the incorporation of evaluation into the planning and implementation of selected CRI programs and initiatives.

 Works collaboratively to ensure that evaluation is conducted in a manner that is sensitive to the needs of all program stakeholders and is both culturally competent and health literate.

 Responds to requests to contribute to the review of potential partnership and program proposals to provide evaluation-related technical assistance.

 Manages evaluation-related activities and deliverables of staff, contractors, and consultants.

 Negotiates, recommends, and manages budgets for selected evaluation activities across CRI partnerships and programs.

 Participates in the development of data management systems and recommends appropriate software for data analysis.

 Researches and develops data-collection tools appropriate for each program and partnership.

 Participates in data collection, data management, and data analysis processes.

 Communicates outcomes and recommendations to internal and external audiences through presentations, lectures, articles, and other communications opportunities.

 Prepares and presents evaluation concepts and data to a wide variety of audiences.

 Stays informed about best practices in program management and evaluation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education

Masters degree in Public Health or equivalent required. E.g. a Masters degree in Communication, Social Work, Ethnography or related fields in the social or physical sciences with public health and/or non-profit experience (Proof of degree is required.)

• Experience

At least two years of experience working in a professional capacity in a public health and/or nonprofit health program with responsibility for program management, implementation, evaluation, budgeting, and communications. Prior non-profit experience is a significant plus.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English.

 Proven success in planning, implementing, and evaluating public health partnerships and programs.

 Strong background in statistical software packages and methodology.

 Strong background in qualitative data analysis software packages and methodology.

 Knowledge of chronic disease prevention policy, particularly with respect to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and asthma.

 Knowledge of health disparities policy work, and efforts to improve health literacy and disseminate best practices.

 Analytical ability and strategic, tactical thinking.

 Ability to prioritize and process multiple complex projects and deadlines with attention to detail and organization.

 Ability to creatively approach challenges and projects.

 Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in team environments.

 Excellent oral, written and presentation skills in English.

 Highly self-motivated, organized, and capable of working efficiently without daily management or supervision.

 A commitment to improving the health and well-being of all people worldwide, particularly underserved communities and populations.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING

Please send a cover letter and résumé via email to: CRI@canyonranchinstitute.org

Please provide your cover letter in English and Spanish. In your cover letter, please address how your qualifications match the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described above and how you are suited to the position.

Deadline for applications is October 4, 2010.

Selected candidates will be contacted for interview in October 2010.

Candidates must be prepared to start full-time work in Tucson, AZ, approximately November 8, 2010.

CPHA-N has established eight regions of its service area to improve member services, communications and support throughout Northern California.  Each Region will have a Regional Liaison Representative (RLR) to the Governing Council.

The President of CPHA-N shall appoint a RLR for each of the eight regions. The appointments are for one calendar year and may be re-appointed by the incoming President.

Applications for the RLRs are submitted to the President of CPHA-N at the CPHA-N Office address:  555 12th St., 10th Floor,  Oakland CA 94604 or to:  Office@cphan.org

Regions:  West Bay, East Bay, Sac/Davis, Fresno-South, South Bay, Central Coast,  North Bay, North Valley

Duties:

• Serve on the Governing Council of CPHA-N and participate in regular meetings (In person or   via teleconference)*
• Promote and support memberships in CPHA-N throughout the region.
• Assist in planning and conduct of CPHA-N programs and events in the region.
• Provide regional updates and reports to the Governing Council.
• Provide information on regional public health programs and events for CPHA-N newsletters   and website.
• Serve on CPHA-N committees and sections as appropriate.

(*)   Currently the meetings are held from 12 Noon-2:30 PM every 3rd Friday at the office of the Public Health Institute in downtown Oakland.

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Application for Regional Liaison Representative to CPHA-N

Please provide the following information and an expression of your interest in serving as a Regional Liaison Representative.  A copy of your professional resume is also requested along with one letter of support for your application.

Name, degree(s)

Address, City, Zip

Email, Phone number

Current status:   [   ]Employed  [   ] Retired

Current or past agency affiliation and title

Membership:  [  ] CPHA-N   [  ] APHA   [  ] Other

Send this via Email to: David Spath, PhD, MS, President, CPHA-N at office@cphan.org or mail to CPHA-N  555  12th Street, 10th Floor  Oakland, CA 94607

The Health Trust, The California Public Health Association-North (CPHA-N) and the EQUAL Health Network invite you to a special forum “The National Health Reform Law: Implications for Silicon Valley”

WHEN:  Friday, September 10, 2010 from 9:00-11:00 AM

WHERE: The Mayer Theater, Santa Clara University

DOORS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION AND COFFEE AT 8:30 AM

Forum registration is FREE.
Speakers will address topics including implications for our safety net, coverage, children’s health, seniors, public health, and the health care workforce

• Welcome:  The Honorable Mike Honda, United States House of Representatives
• Moderator:  Honorable Liz Kniss, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors & Chair Health Steering Committee of the National Assn. of Counties.
• Overview of the Affordable Care Act: Herb K. Schultz, Regional Director, U.S. Dept of HHS Region IX;  Ellen Shaffer, CPHA-N/EQUAL Health Network
• Implications for coverage expansion efforts: Sarah Muller, Director of Health Care Policy, Working Partnerships
• Implications for the safety net:  Chris Wilder, Executive Director, VMC Foundation
• Implications for children: Kathleen King, Executive Director, Santa Clara Family Health Plan
• Implications for older adults: Sarah Steenhausen, Senior Policy Advisor, The SCAN Foundation
• Implications for public health and the health workforce: Dr. Marty Fenstersheib, Health Officer, Santa Clara County

Continuing Education:  Continuing Education for Nurses by CPHA-N Provider approved by the CA Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number 4952 for 2 contact hours; Units for Registered Dietitians are pending; CE contact hours for CHES have been approved for 2 Category 1 contact hours. SOPHE is a multiple event designated provider of Category 1 contact hours for CHES; $10 per contact hour – Fee payable on site.

Learning Objectives:  Participants will be able to identify elements of the Affordable Care Act, understand its implications for populations including children and seniors, and discuss prospects for improving public health.

Please confirm your attendance no later than Tuesday, September 7, 2010: RSVP to nicolek@healthtrust.org

Proposition 23 is an initiative that recently qualified for the November ballot.  The proposition, sponsored by Texas oil companies, will repeal AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act that is critical to reduce air pollution and protect public health in California.  A coalition of public health organizations including CPHA-N has been formed to oppose the proposition and work to defeat it.  For information on the proposition and the effort to defeat it, you can visit www.StopDirtyEnergyProp.com. ]]> http://cphan.org/?feed=rss2&p=2729 0 http://cphan.org/?p=2725 http://cphan.org/?p=2725#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:48:43 +0000 admin http://cphan.org/?p=2725 ALERT:

On September 14, the U.S. Senate will consider an amendment by Senator Mike Johanns (R-NE) to the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act that would virtually eliminate the Prevention and Public Health Fund created by the Affordable Care Act  (ACA) by using it as an offset to pay for his amendment.

Please take the time to send a message to your Senators urging them to vote “NO” on Sen. Johanns’ amendment. ]]> http://cphan.org/?feed=rss2&p=2725 0 http://cphan.org/?p=2713 http://cphan.org/?p=2713#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:22:10 +0000 admin http://cphan.org/?p=2713 Breast Cancer Research and Latinas ‐ Community Education Forum

Friday Sept 10, 2010

Marin Health & Wellness Center, San Rafael, CA

8:00am ‐ 8:30am Registration check‐in, Continental Breakfast, Networking

8:30am ‐ 8:45am Welcome & Forum Overview (Zero Breast Cancer)

8:45am ‐ 9:10am

Understanding Breast Cancer

Mary Mockus, MD, PhD, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, San Rafael

9:10am ‐ 9:15am Mini‐Break

9:15am ‐ 9:45am

Breast Cancer in Latina Women

Incidence, Acculturation and Risk Factors in Latinas

Esther John, PhD, MSPH, Cancer Prevention Institute of California

9:45am ‐ 10:00am Questions/Discussion

10:00am ‐ 10:15am Break

10:15am ‐ 10:30am

Understanding Family History and Inherited Breast Cancer Risk in Latinas

Robin Lee, CGC UCSF Cancer Risk Program

10:30am ‐ 10:45am

Environmental Exposures and Breast Cancer Risk in Latina Girls and Women

Janice Barlow, PHN,CPNPC & Cassandra Aldsworth, MPH (Zero Breast Cancer/BABCERC)

10:45am ‐ 11:00am

Update on the Marin Women’s Study

Rochelle Ereman, MS, MPH, Epidemiology Program Chief

Marin County Department of Health & Human Services

11:00am ‐ 11:15am Questions/Discussion

11:15am ‐ 11:25am Break

11:25am ‐ 11:45am

Community Education and Outreach Programs: Latina Women and Adolescents

Alexandra Danino – Promotora Coordinator, & Norma Ledezma – Marin Community Clinic;

Gay Cain – Tina Action Program; Susan Schwartz – Zero Breast Cancer Education Program

11:45am ‐ 12:00pm Questions/Discussion

12:00pm ‐ 12:10pm

Overview of Group Discussion Topics

Nancy Burke, PhD & Claudia Guerra, MSW, UCSF HDF Comprehensive Cancer Center

12:10pm ‐ 12:30pm Break; Box Lunch pick‐up; gather with Small Groups

12:30pm ‐ 1:00pm

Small Group Dialogues – Participant reflection on forum presentations

1:00pm ‐ 1:30pm

Reports from Small Groups

1:30pm ‐ 1:50pm

Next Steps: Community Priorities for Breast Cancer Research and Latinas

1:50pm ‐ 2:00pm

Summation & Adjourn

Deputy Public Health Director

The California Center for Public Health Advocacy (CCPHA), a 501(c3) tax exempt organization, seeks to hire a Finance Director experienced in non-profit financial management.

Candidates must have a demonstrated track record in managing non-profit finances with a budget of more than $1 million; an understanding of regulations governing non-profit organizations including familiarity with the IRS form 990 and compliance requirements for organizations with budgets in excess of $2 million. The Finance Director is responsible for managing CCPHA’s financial operations and coordinating all finance-related work of our Davis and southern California (Baldwin Park) office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all financial operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, budgetary and financial reporting, and an annual audit;

• Maintain the organization’s budgets, including multi-year separate and combined budgets for the Davis and Baldwin Park offices and multiple project-specific budgets;

• Prepare monthly financial reports for Executive Director, Regional Director and project directors; • Prepare regular reports for the finance committee of the Board of Directors; • Provide financial support to CCPHA’s Baldwin Park office; • Work with Director of Administration on procurement and Human Resources Benefits issues;

• Work with Development Director to track donations from private donor campaign; • Develop and maintain Financial Policy manual.

A minimum of 10 years of financial management experience is required. Strong financial skills and knowledge of QuickBooks Premier Accountant Edition 2010, Excel and other specialized software designed for non-profit organizations managing multiple incomes and reporting sources is required. Experience with Crystal Accounting software, personnel manual policy writing and/or grant proposal writing is a plus.

CCPHA is a non-partisan organization that raises awareness about public health issues and mobilizes communities to promote the establishment of effective health policies. CCPHA’s annual budget is approaching $2 million and the organization operates with funding from approximately a dozen funding sources each year. CCPHA regards the resolution of the obesity and diabetes epidemics to be a social justice issue and seeks a Finance Director with a similar perspective.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. CCPHA provides strong employee and dependent medical, dental, vision benefits and 403(b) benefits. To apply, send a cover letter describing relevant experience and desired salary and a resume by July 30, 2010 to:

Finance Director Search Committee California Center for Public Health Advocacy PO Box 2309 Davis, CA 95617

Electronic submissions may be sent to the attention of John Perez, jp@publichealthadvocacy.org. Please list Finance Director Search Committee in the subject line.

The California Center for Public Health Advocacy is an equal opportunity employer.

Issued By: The California Colorectal Cancer Program

Background: California’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (CCCP), in collaboration with the California Dialogue on Cancer, administers the California Colorectal Cancer (CRC)

Program. The CRC Program aims to decrease the incidence of colorectal cancer by promoting colorectal cancer screening and early symptom detection.

CRC Program Goals:

• Promote early symptom recognition by both healthcare providers and patients
• Educate healthcare providers about current diagnostic recommendations for at-risk populations

Goal of the Mini-Grant Award: The goal of the CRC Mini-Grant Award is to collaborate with community-based organizations to raise awareness regarding colorectal cancer screening, symptoms and prevention. Outreach efforts may be focused towards providers or the general population. The CRC Program encourages all interested CBOs to propose innovative programs or activities aiming to educate health care providers or the general public in their communities on the screening options and symptoms of colorectal cancer.

Due Date: All applications must be received by 3:00 pm on July 29, 2010

RFA Submittal: Applications must contain all information and conform to the format described in the RFA. Electronic applications will be accepted as well as hard copies. Please mail or E-mail applications to the appropriate address listed in the application.

Questions: Written questions may be submitted via e-mail at the following address:

emily.perez@cdph.ca.gov.The last day to submit written questions is July 22, 2010.

Available Funds: Funds are administered by the Public Health Institute and the Comprehensive Cancer Control Program. These are one time awards to be dispersed among approved applicant organizations with no one organization receiving more than $10,000.

Eligibility: Applications will only be accepted from IRS recognized 501(3) not for profit organizations with services in California. Individuals are not eligible to apply.

Contact:  Emily Pérez, MA (916) 779-0335, emily.perez@cdph.ca.gov

To apply for funds please click here.