The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has prepared a new brochure on how to safely surf the internet. This two-page full color brochure is geared toward parents/guardians and the teenagers they are responsible for. Tips for parents include teaching your child about the internet, monitoring usage, and when to report suspicious activity. Tips for teenagers are about privacy, smart communication, and "when to tell." Resources for both parents and teenagers are listed on the back. Download this guide for free at: http://www.k12.wa.us/.
The Alliance to Save Energy is helping schools save money by becoming more energy efficient. The Alliance's Green Schools Program assists students in creating energy-saving projects in their schools while also encouraging them to apply what they've learned to their homes and community. The Green Schools webpage not only highlights the projects of participating schools, it also provides information on how to start a program in a local school, boasts two newsletters (one created by students for students) and shares lesson plans with such topics as: "Why is it hotter when I wear black in the summer?" The success of this program is found not in what schools have gained, but what they've lost: participating schools have reduced their energy consumption by up to 15%.
For more information, visit the Alliance to Save Energy at: http://ase.org/section/program/greenschl/.
Applications are now available for the fourth Northwest Public Health Leadership Institute. This 12-month leadership development program is sponsored by the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice (NWCPHP) and is the product of a partnership with the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Wyoming, and Washington.
Participants include people working in governmental public health agencies, community health centers, social service agencies, hospitals, and law enforcement. The program offers skill building in collaborative leadership through on-site and distance learning opportunities. There is no minimum educational standard to apply and some continuing education credit is offered for various professions. Tuition is $1800.
Apply by February 15, 2006 at: http://healthlinks.washington.edu/nwcphp/nwphli/.
Guidelines for Healthy Meeting Eating
Food always make meetings a little more digestible. However, in public health we may not always practice what we preach in terms of what types of food we serve at meetings, workshops and other work events. Public Health - Seattle & King County has created a helpful online resource to help "facilitate the selection of healthy, low-fat and lower calorie food and beverage options for Public Health meetings." Along with general guidelines, this resource also provides specific suggestions for food choices whether you are planning a breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack-time meeting.
For more information visit: http://www.metrokc.gov/health/nutrition/meetings.htm.
Luck is when opportunity
meets preparation.
By this definition you could consider Lori Stern a lucky individual. With her Masters degree in education and extensive public health experience, she often refers to herself as "bilingual" in health and education and enjoys any opportunity to blend the two areas. Lori is currently the Coordinated School Health Manager at the Washington State Department of Health.
Lori began working in health as a childbirth educator in 1990 and then started a high school completion program for pregnant and parenting teens in 1994. She eventually became Director of School-Aged Youth Programs at the Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C.H.E.F.). In her professional life, Lori values moral consistency and is passionate about aspects of her work that address social justice issues and allow her to contribute to improving communities within Washington State for everyone. She advocated for teen parents during welfare reform and is currently working on the link between health disparities and the student academic achievement gap.
As Coordinated School Health Manager, Lori works in close partnership with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to provide training for teachers and administrators on integrating health into schools. With OSPI, she is lead for the Healthy Schools Leadership Project, involving 15 schools and school districts across Washington State. This project offers training resources, technical assistance and stipends to help schools and districts implement the coordinated school health model. This model has eight interactive components: health education; physical education; health services; nutrition services; counseling, psychological, and social services; healthy school environment; health promotion for staff; and family/community involvement.
When asked about words of advice she wished she would have received during her first years in public health, Lori responded aptly: "Collaboration is difficult, time consuming, and incredibly rewarding. Learn all you can about what it means to truly collaborate and choose mentors who have done it successfully...and in other fields than public health."
Outside of work, Lori enjoys writing, home improvement projects and watching the 'girls' in her life play fast pitch softball. She has expertise in professional development, training, and assisting public health in collaborating with schools. She would be happy to talk with anyone about these topics and can be reached by phone at (360) 236-3765 or by email at Lori.Stern@doh.wa.gov.
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what's up?-Information for Adults Who Care About Teens-Oral Health -
Maternal and Child Health, Washington State Department of Health Fact sheet for parents, teachers, and school counselors. This full color fact sheet on adolescent oral health is part of a series of seventeen fact sheets for adults who are interested or concerned about teen issues. |
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Updated! Rats: Let's Get Rid of Them - Environmental Health and Safety, Washington State Department of Health Brochure for homeowners and renters. Addresses how rats and mice get into homes, how to inspect for them, and ways to keep them out. |
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Updated! Fish Facts for Good Health - Environmental Health Assessment, Washington State Department of Health Brochure for women and parents. Encourages eating fish as part of a healthy diet, and warns about mercury levels in some fish, including tuna. Gives guidelines for choosing fish that is low in mercury. Also available in Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Most languages were updated in 2005 with an insert. |
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When
Your Friend Has a Drug or Alcohol Problem - Public Health Seattle & King County 11 x 17, folds to 8.5 x 11, prints both sides. This guide for gay and bisexual men and their friends and family discusses the complexities of addiction. It offers suggestions on how to have "the talk" and ways to help without "rescuing." |
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Your Partner Has a Drug or Alcohol Problem - Public Health Seattle & King County 11 x 17, folds to 8.5 x 11, prints both sides. This guide for gay and bisexual men and their friends and family discusses how addiction commonly affects relationships. It addresses changes, treatment and support for both partners. |
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Your
Arms Are NOT Hopeless - Public Health Seattle & King County 4.25 x 6.5 folded, 5 panels, prints both sides. This brochure directly addresses I.V. drug users with tips for protecting veins. Includes information on finding veins, staying away from valves, and using new spots. |
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International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence - St.
Petersburg, Florida February 1-4, 2006 |
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Tuberculosis
Clinical Intensive - San Francisco, California February 7-9, 2006 |
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Soul Speak: Plain Talk About Health Literacy and the Physician-Patient
Partnership - Jackson Hole, Wyoming February 8-11, 2006 |
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The New Generation Responder - Seattle, Washington February 14-16, 2006 |
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Plastic Promises: Better Living or Bodily Harm? - Seattle, Washington February 15, 2006 |
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4th Annual Western Regional International Health Conference - Portland,
Oregon February 17-19, 2006 |
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The 2006 National Conference on African-Americans and AIDS -
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania February 27-28, 2006 |
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