Wounded soldiers arrive in Cincinnati for Riverfest Sep 5, 2009
He is a champion of improving soldier care, and has spearheaded innovative private-public partnerships for health promotion and risk reduction in the ranks and for families. While visiting Cincinnati, Chiarelli will also swear in new soldiers at Sawyer point during Riverfest and attend the annual Rubber Duck Regatta. (FOX19.com, OH)
9FOXSexpert: The Vibrator - Not Just for Her» Sep 3, 2009
As reported in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, researchers at Indiana University s Center for Sexual Health Promotion probed the matter of his and her vibrator use with two studies. In making no mistakes about the results, they went large-scale, with one study relying on nationally representative sample of 1,047 men, while the other involved 2,056 women. (Fox News)
CDC Not Immune to H1N1 Sep 3, 2009
Among the cases, workers in the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion were notified by email from a supervisor on August 18th that one of their colleagues had a suspected but "not laboratory confirmed" case of the novel H1N1 flu. There were two other cases of possible swine flu in the emergency operations center at the Atlanta headquarters. (CBS News)
* Activists campaign against tobacco plants expansion Sep 3, 2009
Sun Yue (]V), an actor-turned-activist, said a survey conducted by the Bureau of Health Promotion last year found that 11. 41 percent of junior high school students in Miaoli County smoked, a ratio far higher than the national average of 7. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Inflammatory disease treatments will improve through the use of lipidomics Sep 2, 2009
According to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 46 million Americans have arthritis. Many of these people take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications that block production of certain molecules, known as bioactive lipids, to reduce pain and swelling. (EurekAlert!)
Drinkers May Exercise More Than Teetotalers Sep 1, 2009
According to a new University of Miami study published in the September/October issue of the American Journal of Health Promotion, the more people drink, the more likely they are to exercise. "Alcohol users not only exercised more than abstainers, but the differential actually increased with more drinking," said lead author Michael French, a professor of health economics, in a news release issued by the Center for Advancing Health. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Meat, Dairy Won't Up Odds For Breast Cancer Sep 1, 2009
"I would remind readers to keep their food choices focused on what we know, not on every emerging study. So, using the Dietary Guidelines to shape choices and portions will be the best bet for health promotion and disease prevention.". In yet another study in the same journal, researchers found that dietary fiber intake reduced the risk of breast cancer, confirming previous research. (MEDLINEplus)
24: Schipper thrives on `relaxed intensity' Aug 21, 2009
Schipper will graduate in May, 2010, with a degree in health promotion. She might attend graduate school, possibly for exercise science, to become a personal trainer. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Boyse new director for Wellman YMCA Aug 20, 2009
"I keep telling people, 'Just pinch me, please.'" Angie Boyse says of her new dream job as the branch director for the Wellman YMCA. Though having a degree in exercise science and health promotion, she spent the past two jobs as an insurance agent. Boyse is also a rural Wellman resident with her husband Todd and their two boys, who attend Wellman Elementary School. (Kalona News, IA)
RTI lands $3M to fight kids drinking Aug 15, 2009
"Many parents think that letting children sip drinks will prevent risky drinking during the teenage years," said Christine Jackson of the Community Health Promotion Research program in the Public Health and Environment division at RTI. However, research indicates that this is not the case. Starting alcohol use during childhood, even at very low levels, is strongly associated with habitual alcohol use and high-risk alcohol use during adolescence. (Triangle Business Journal)
Cash, Hawthorne Join FSU Sports Medicine Staff Aug 14, 2009
Cash earned her master's degree from Virginia Tech University in 2007 in health promotion before earning her PhD in curriculum and instruction in 2009. She served as an athletic trainer for the women's lacrosse, football and men's 's swimming and diving teams while at Virginia Tech. (Seminoles.com)
Living in U.S. May Raise Hispanics' Cancer Risk Aug 8, 2009
Amelie G. Ramirez, director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, applauded the report ... researcher, department of epidemiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine; Amelie G. Ramirez, Dr.P.H., director, Institute for Health Promotion Research, co-associate director, Cancer Prevention and Population Science program, associate director, community outreach, Cancer Therapy rch Center, University of Texas Health... (MEDLINEplus)
More than half of Texas physicians do not always recommend HPV vaccine to girls Aug 6, 2009
D., director of the Division of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences in the University of Texas School of Public Health, said this study points to the need to further educate physicians about the HPV vaccine. "Physicians are the gatekeepers for this vaccine and the studies have shown that one of the most important predictors of health behavior is what your physician recommends," said Vernon, who is also an editorial board member of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers ntion. (EurekAlert!)
Moving to the US increases cancer risk for Hispanics Aug 6, 2009
"They are really heterogeneous from cultural and socioeconomic perspectives and represent several population groups," said Amelie G. Ramirez, Dr.P.H., director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research, and co-associate director of the Cancer Prevention and Population Studies research program at the Cancer Therapy rch Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The Hispanic population in the United States is increasing according to Ramirez nearly one in every... (EurekAlert!)
Hickory Grove Apts. may be ready in fall; applications offered Aug 5, 2009
Other amenities include cable and Internet access, health promotion and exercise programs, a multipurpose game room, an on-site beauty and barbershop, and transportation. Pets are allowed. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
On the job at TGen Aug 2, 2009
He is now a fifth-year student studying microbiology and community health promotion at Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University. He plans to attend medical school. (AZCentral -- News)
Mendenhalls journey to the Mendenhall Aug 2, 2009
and was the executive director of the Teen Health Promotion Coalition for 14 years in South Carolina. She has also volunteered extensively which allowed her to travel the world. (Juneau Empire)
Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games Bid salutes Caribana Aug 2, 2009
The Toronto 2015 Pan / Parapan American Games Bid celebrates Caribbean pride at Caribana, with Ontario Health Promotion Minister Margarett Best and a band of more than 100 people celebrating in the massive parade on Saturday ... The Bid is delighted to participate in this year's Caribana Parade with its very own float marshaled by the Hon. Margarett Best, Ontario Minister of Health Promotion ... "Toronto comes alive with the sights and sounds of Caribbean Carnival this weekend," says Ontario... (PR Newswire)
Thin is in for Singapore youth Jul 24, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. " But Fauzi, who is also the creator of "The Thinspo Club" on Facebook's rival social networking site Friendster, said all he was trying to do was gather like-minded individuals to share slimming tips. "I just want Singaporeans to lead a healthy lifestyle as well," he said. Lee Huei Yen, the director of the Eating Disorders Programme, was sceptical of Fauzi's diet. "The diet does not sound healthy and balanced and this person may possibly have an... (Channelnewsasia.com)
* FEATURE : Thin is in for Singapore youth, even if it is too thin Jul 24, 2009
At that weight, Fauzi, who does not hold a regular job and sells ads on his blog, would be risking nutritional deficiency diseases and osteoporosis based on the BMI scale of the Singapore Health Promotion Board, a government agency. Fauzi, whose blog The Male Bitch was voted Singapores most popular blog for four straight weeks this year, denies he is encouraging anorexia, which afflicts many Asian youngsters. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
125,000 Solutions to the Primary Care Shortage - Nurse Practitioners (NPs) Jul 23, 2009
In addition to diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illness, NPs place a strong emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. Patients appreciate the time that NPs spend with them, the holistic approach NPs have with patients and their families, and their knowledge about the medical issues of the patient. (PR Newswire)
EngagementHealth(R) Launches Comprehensive Wellness Program with Store Kraft - 80% of Employees and Spouses Participate in Programs Jul 18, 2009
July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Store Kraft Manufacturing Company, an industry leading manufacturer of custom wood and custom metal retail store fixtures and provider of integrated RFID technology capabilities, and EngagementHealth, LLC., an innovator in employer wellness programs, announced today the successful launch of comprehensive disease prevention and health promotion programs at Store Kraft ... Ted Theophilos, CEO of EngagementHealth(R) stated: "We are delighted to have been selected by Store... (PR Newswire)
Heart death risk for poorer Scots Jul 14, 2009
"These inequalities are persisting in spite of the widespread and constant health promotion and health prevention initiatives, which suggests substantial and continuing barriers to healthy changes," the report said. These inequalities are persisting in spite of the widespread and constant health promotion and health prevention initiatives ... The report concluded: "These mortality changes reflect social gradients in unhealthy behaviour, lifestyle and circumstances resulting in poor diet and high... (BBC News -- UK)
Food drive caps Franciscan Skemp wellness program Jul 11, 2009
Our wellness program s focus was Eat Well, Move More, so we added the next level to give back to the community and get more people involved than just our walkers, said Karee Munson, Franciscan Skemp health promotion consultant. This fills a larger need in the community and engages employees and others to do something good, she said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
VISTA COMMUNITY CLINIC: Keeping kids active during the summer Jul 8, 2009
Cynthia Kerepeszki is a project coordinator with Vista Community Clinic's Project REACH. Call Vista Community Clinic's Health Promotion Center at 760-407-1220, ext. 140. (North County Times)
Fun and fitness, A to Z: Abs, cumbia dance, Latin music, laughter and more come together at the Y to create Zumba Jul 3, 2009
The Y began offering Zumba in June and Health Promotion Services Director Melanie Steckel said the response has been phenomenal. We re finding that we re having fun with it, she said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
15 Percent of U.S. Teens Think They'll Die Young Jul 1, 2009
Freya Sonenstein, a professor and director of the Center for Adolescent Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, said that addressing the perceptual problems highlighted in the study requires both one-on-one counseling and a recognition of those larger societal issues that could be driving adolescent optimism downward ... D., professor and director, Center for Adolescent Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Bloomberg School... (MEDLINEplus)
Athletic Training Jun 30, 2009
Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green State University. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Atlanta Braves: Ballplayers with college credit Jun 17, 2009
But here are some Braves with higher ed cred: TIM HUDSON, P, Auburn - Majored in health promotion at Auburn and was named SEC Player of the Year as a senior in 1997. He's been on DL all year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Christine Chiricosta Named an Academic All-American Jun 16, 2009
97; Health Promotion) Emily Neal, Texas A; Plano, Texas; 4. 0; Political Science) Ali Carter, Northern Arizona (Sr. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Emily Higgins Named to Academic All-District VII Team Jun 6, 2009
95 GPA in kinesiology and health promotion ... Higgins is studying Kinesiology and Health Promotion and carries a 3. (Wyomingathletics.com)
'Tin Chefs' teach Latinos to cook from cans Jun 4, 2009
Patricia Moreno, a health promotion consultant, shook her head. What was going on. (MSNBC -- Race)
Sheridan College raises $37 million; Smashes fundraising goal by over $7 million Jun 3, 2009
Much of the money raised is already at work and students are seeing the benefit every day," said Dr. Robert Turner, President and CEO of Sheridan College. "The support from the community of businesses and people in Oakville and Brampton has been overwhelming and our thanks go out to every one of our donors. We're grateful for the commitment they've shown to Sheridan as an important educator that plays an important role in Ontario turning students into career-ready graduates. (Canada Newswire)
The Dangers of Tanning Jun 2, 2009
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (2008). The burden of skin cancer; retrieved June 1, 2009 from. (Suite101.com)
Top RB Lattimore rules out Georgia Jun 2, 2009
I can assure you management at GT is much more difficult than any one of the following majors at UGA: African American Studies, Art, Child and Family Development, Dance, Early Childhood Education, Fashion Merchandising, Exercise and Sports Science, Health Promotion, Middle School Education, Social Work, Sports Management and my personal favorite, Recreation and Leisure Studies. LOL.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Increase in tobacco tax is sought May 30, 2009
Javayne Oyloe, health promotion team leader for the Williston's Upper Missouri District Health Unit, said the draft proposal has four primary goals. Those goals are to prevent the initiation of tobacco use among youths, to protect the public from exposure to second-hand smoke, assist current users in quitting and to build infrastructure and leadership in managing the program. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
A High Flyer May 30, 2009
Dildine finished her second degree in 2009 earning a bachelor of arts in Health Promotion. Dildine joins the Dayton coaching staff effective immediately. (Purduesports.com)
Tobacco plan to be discussed May 29, 2009
Javayne Oyloe, health promotion team leader for Willistons Upper Missouri District Health Unit, said the purpose of the meeting is to get public comment on a draft plan for the program. Oyloe said public comment is important for a comprehensive state tobacco plan because it could have an effect on businesses in all communities and prevention could save lives. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Healthy Success for Kwik Fit Insurance May 28, 2009
The awards encourage employers to promote a healthier workforce and covers a wide range of topics including health promotion, occupational health and safety, employability, mental health and well-being, community involvement, and health and the environment. Kwik Fit Insurance, based in Uddingston, Scotland, received the Gold Healthy Working Lives Award following the introduction of a series of projects aimed at improving the health and well-being of its 900 staff and is the first private sector... (PR Newswire)
MOE tightens control on sex education delivered by external agencies May 22, 2009
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Four UGA athletes named academic all-district May 22, 2009
97 in health promotion, Caprioglio a 4. 0 in international business and Harman a 3. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fathers' Concern Rises When Teens Start Having Sex May 19, 2009
Freya L. Sonenstein, director of the Center for Adolescent Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, said the study was well-done and provides new information about the role of fathers ... D., professor and director, Center for Adolescent Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore; May/June 2009 Child Development. (MEDLINEplus)
Event teaches children to be Safe Kids May 19, 2009
Organizers of the 14th annual Safe Kids Super Saturday accident prevention and health promotion event at the Orangeburg County Fairgrounds estimate 1,500-2,000 adults and children were on hand. Melissa Cunningham of Elloree brought her son, whose fascination with emergency services personnel kept him open to their messages. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Special journal issues released on global health promotion and health education May 16, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC , FRANCE The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) and the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) are pleased to release today special, complementary peer-reviewed journals containing ten articles on strengthening standards and quality assurance systems of global capacity in health promotion and health education ... 36, No. 3, June 2009), and IUHPE's journal, Global Health Promotion (Vol ... 16, No. 2, June 2009), feature the results of a... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Diet And Exercise Intervention Helps Older, Overweight Cancer Survivors Reduce Functional Decline May 16, 2009
However, many older cancer survivors report poor lifestyle behaviors, and few meet recommended health promotion guidelines. "Lifestyle interventions may provide benefit, but it is unknown whether long-term cancer survivors can modify their lifestyle behaviors sufficiently to improve functional status.". (Science Daily)
Tax High-Calorie Drinks To Fight Obesity? May 14, 2009
"The money would be used, ideally, to fund health promotion efforts of all different kinds like bike paths and public paid announcements to encourage physical activity and better nutrition," says Jacobson. "But the reality is that if congress levied a tax on soft drinks it would use the money mostly to fund expanded health care coverage.". (W-USA News, DC)
Seventeen Vikings named GNAC academic all-stars May 8, 2009
73, Medford, OR) **Jacque (Postlewait) Helbling, WOU (Health Promotion, Sr., 3. 45, Canby, OR) , WWU (Anthropology, So. (Wwuvikings.com)
Lindsay Walker Named to 2009 SEC Softball Community Service Team May 6, 2009
The kinesiology and health promotion education major was also named to the Fall 2008 Dean's List. Ashley Applegate, Sophomore, LSU Applegate's service projects include: Keep Baton Rouge Beautiful Campaign - Picked up debris and trash from Hurricane Gustav downtown; ALS Walk - Participated in walk to help raise money for Lou Gehrig's disease research; Christmas Toy Drive - Her and her teammates adopted an underprivileged child and raised money to buy presents; Sacred Heart Elementary Fall... (Uscsports.com)
Annual Safe Kids Super Saturday moves to spring May 5, 2009
Sponsored by the Regional Medical Center's Safe Kids of Orangeburg, Bamberg and Calhoun counties, the 14th annual accident prevention and health promotion event for parents and children of all ages will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Orangeburg County Fairgrounds. Admission is free, and children must be accompanied by an adult. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Tory minority topples in Nova Scotia May 5, 2009
The following month, Energy Minister Barry Barnet lost responsibility for health promotion after he was widely criticized for approving the $250,000 purchase of 66 kid-sized ATVs in what was seen as a bid to win support from rural constituents. Mr. McNeil, who has led the third party for just over two years, is a wild card in the election as he is untested in a provincewide campaign since winning the party's leadership two years ago. (Globe and Mail)
Area prepped for outbreaks May 1, 2009
Mann, health promotion director at the Southeastern District Health Department, said the agency doesn't just key in on the virus of concern at the moment but investigates any reported case that is considered an unusual occurrence, or outside of regular flu season, which runs roughly from November to April. For more on this story, see today's Journal. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Wyoming Has Three Individuals Honored by the NFF and College Hall of Fame Apr 28, 2009
Wyoming Cowboys Have Three Individuals Named to the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame's (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society - WYOMING OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Wyoming Cowboys Have Three Individuals Named to the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame's (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society. (Wyomingathletics.com)
Mock Draft 5.0: USC’s Cushing falls to Falcons Apr 18, 2009
Stefanie Gopaul, a freshman majoring in health promotion and disease prevention studies, heard about the White Nation group and started the rebuttal Facebook group Clay Matthews (USC football player) expresses anti-black sentiment. The day after the Daily Trojan article, the Los Angeles Times reported the story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jenna Green Named to Division I-AAA Scholar-Athlete Team Apr 17, 2009
93 Wellness, Health Promotion y Prevention Traci Ray North Carolina Charlotte 3. 72 Art History Jami Schaefer Gonzaga 3. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Why getting promoted at work may be bad for mental health Apr 16, 2009
Page last updated at 10:15 GMT, Wednesday, 15 April 2009 11:15 UK. Promotion 'bad for mental health. (BBC News -- Health)
Inspector General Honored as the 2009 HispanicBusiness Magazine Woman of the Year Apr 13, 2009
Other WOY finalists include Lily Eskelsen, VP, National Education Association; Marion Luna Brem, President/CEO, Love Chrysler; Dr. Amelie Ramirez, Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and Director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Ramona Romero, Corporate Counsel for Logistics and Energy, DuPont. For a full list of all of the Elite Women, please visit. (PR Newswire)
* Academic says Aboriginal policies missing the mark Apr 12, 2009
A Bureau of Health Promotion official who attended the conference, Hsiao Feng-chi (pN), responded positively to Hsiehs point. Lowering the beneficiary age for Aborigines is certainly a direction that we can consider, Hsiao said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Students learn to stock kitchen, save lettuce Apr 10, 2009
A Health Promotion and Wellness program educated students on how to eat healthy within a budget ... Beth Van Horn, an expert in home economics, lead an interactive program sponsored by Health Promotion and Wellness that featured a nutrition bingo game and Tupperware prizes ... Students and Health Promotion and Wellness associates alike said they found the program both informative and fun. (Daily Collegian, PA)
YWCA works out for Expo students Apr 10, 2009
"She just kind of came in here and looked at the facilities," said Debbie Roth, the YWCA's health promotion services director. They came to an agreement with the space offered at no cost, since the YWCA is Expo's Partner in Education. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Shape Up Somerville talks of sustaining healthy community Apr 8, 2009
Since 2002, Shape Up Somerville has changed the city s landscape to prevent childhood obesity and increase physical activity through a variety of citywide wellness and health promotion efforts. Its work has garnered national funding and acclaim, and it results in the last five years have been impressive. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Smoking becomes too taxing for some Apr 4, 2009
"It's time, it's time," they tell Ms. Scholar, manager of Highmark Employee Health Promotion, saying that the 62-cent-per-pack jump in the federal excise tax on cigarettes has become their impetus to quit smoking. "I can't afford it anymore," one man told Ms. Scholar, whose job includes implementing smoking cessation programs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
American Heart Association Encourages Walking Activities During National Workplace Wellness Week Apr 3, 2009
WASHINGTON, April 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In an effort to draw attention to employer-sponsored health promotion and chronic disease prevention, the American Heart Association is calling on employers across the country to establish health and physical activity initiatives such as walking during "National Workplace Wellness Week" (April 5-11, 2009) ... "National Workplace Wellness Week" serves to encourage private and public employers across the country to invest in the health of their... (PR Newswire)
Eating healthy at Wag Apr 2, 2009
If students rose to the challenge, they were given a free T-shirt as part of the UNCW Health Promotion National Nutrition Month 2009 ... The Health Promotion newsletter offers advice on how to incorporate eating healthy into our daily lives ... Health Promotion Peer Educator, Lindsay N. Husch, said, "UNCW Health Promotion supports the 80/20 rule. Try to be conscious of what you eat and choose healthy options 80 percent of the time. What should you eat the other 20 percent of the time? Anything... (The Seahawk, NC)
UNH expands nutritional sciences program Apr 1, 2009
Ruth Reilly, clinical associate professor of nutrition at UNH, says a growing number of students are interested in the area of nutrition and in pursuing jobs in health promotion, education, community wellness and public health. Students enrolled in the new program also will complete courses in exercise, stress management, communication and public health. (Concord Monitor)
* FEATURE : Hypertension linked to kidneys Mar 23, 2009
Keep the pressure down was the main theme of this years World Kidney Day earlier this month, as the Department of Healths Bureau of Health Promotion encouraged those over the age of 54 to have their blood pressure checked regularly. Kidney failure is a major killer in Taiwan, but few people are aware of the relationship between kidney failure and high blood pressure. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
