Download the Updated Publications Catalog
The state Health Education Publications Catalog has been updated for 2007 and is available as a PDF file for your browsing and ordering convenience. The catalog contains a comprehensive listing of hundreds of brochures, flyers, and posters developed and distributed by the Department of Health with descriptions and ordering information. Publications cover a wide range of topics, such as antibiotic resistance, birth control, drinking water, hazardous materials, immunizations, and nutrition. The 2007 catalog has a new subject list and an index by language to make it easier to find what you are looking for. You can also use the "Find" function in your menu bar to enter a search word or publication number. The Health Education Publications Catalog is the most frequently requested item on H.E.R.E.
After you Touch a Duck or Chick...
...Wash Your Hands So You Don't Get Sick. Each spring, our state gets several cases of salmonellosis, often in young children who handle chicks and ducklings. Again this year you can order free child-friendly materials designed for use at petting zoos, feed stores, schools, and 4-H or FFA groups. The DOH Office of Environmental Health and Safety developed these stickers and related materials collaboratively with the state Department of Agriculture to promote hand washing in order to prevent salmonellosis. Salmonella bacteria can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and fever in infants and young children and adults with weakened immune systems. Use the DOH order form or visit the “Salmonella in Chicks” web page for more information. You can view or download the various materials, which are also in Spanish, from H.E.R.E.
Video Resources Help Dispel Addiction Myths
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Substance and Alcohol Abuse (DSHS/DSAA) recently submitted two new video resources. Recovery Speaks: Success and Survival and Opening the Door: The Trail to Treatment demystify the treatment process, dispel myths about addiction and treatment, and explore the benefit to society of supporting recovery. These videos were created by Spotlight on Recovery, a Washington grassroots organization that educates on the negative effects of stigmatizing individuals who are in recovery from addiction. You can order these videos on DVD or video at $25 each. For more information, or to view video clips, please visit their website.
A new statewide campaign, “Start Talking Now”, encourages parents to talk with their children at an early age about the dangers of drinking. “My name is Emily, and in seven years, I’ll be an alcoholic... by the time my parents talk to me about it, alcohol won’t be my only problem.” This is one of the many messages you might see on TV and other promotional venues over the next year. You can download some of these materials from H.E.R.E., and visit the new "Start Talking Now" website for research and strategies on reducing underage drinking. The campaign was developed by the Washington State Coalition for Reducing Underage Drinking (RUAD), a state and local level coalition providing collaborative leadership.
Mentor Beth Reis
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them
yourself.”
- Andy Warhol
Beth Reis is
an experienced public health professional, with a M.S. in health education from
University of Washington. She has worked with the
Family Planning Program at
Public Health-Seattle & King County (PHSKC) since 1984 and serves as Co-Chair
for the Safe Schools Coalition, whose role is to reduce bullying and
violence in schools locally, nationally and internationally.
Beth's career evolved over the years from guest speaking to curriculum development.
Early on, she was involved in classroom outreach (fifth grade through
college). Soon after, she began developing sexual health curriculum and teacher
trainings with a focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth,
and the prevention of bullying and violence. She continues to focus on
curriculum development and has, along with “an incredible team of colleagues at
PHSKC,” recently updated Family Life and Sexual Health (FLASH), a comprehensive
sexuality education curriculum, which is available for free download.
Beth has a deep passion for educating gatekeepers, such as legislators, school
boards, teachers, and counselors, on factors that contribute to health
disparities, such as race, class, age and sexual identity. She sees education as
playing a pivotal role in changing the misperceptions and controversies that
exist around family planning and sexual health. “Too many children and teens are
denied life saving sexual and reproductive health information. Too many are
experiencing harassment or discrimination without adult intervention. And too many people
miss out on family planning services because they don't know they exist or
believe they can't afford them,” she said.
Outside of work, Beth can be found reading, walking, or exercising at Curves.
She has a large extended family, which includes her partner Barbara, four children,
15 grandchildren, 2 great grand children and her three-legged mutt, Obie.
She enjoys hanging out with friends and family—playing cards, games, eating
good food, and traveling.
As mentor, Beth can offer strategies for coalition building and
community organizing, and says, “I have a great library of curricula,
especially about sexual health and LGBT issues, and I'm always glad to share it.”
To professionals just starting out in the field she adds, “If you think
something's easy, it's probably something you are good at, and not everyone
else is. You may think it is not worth doing, but do it anyway—it could be a
great contribution to the field.” Beth is available by
email.
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National Health Education Conference - Seattle, Washington June 7-9, 2007 |
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Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference - Yakima, Washington June 13-15, 2007 |
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Community-Campus Partnerships for Health - Leavenworth, Washington July 20-23, 2007 |
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Northwest Institute for Community Health Educators
- North Bend, Washington July 23-27, 2007 |
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Basic Food Education Program
- Cowlitz County Health Department The health educator at Cowlitz County Health Department conducts nutrition outreach with clients at local nonprofit agencies, including food demonstrations, hands-on learning, food samples, and one on one appointments. |
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The Rainier Valley Healthy Restaurant
Initiative
- King County Steps to Health This project engages restaurants in featuring healthy meals and in helping change community norms about healthy food. Restaurants receive recognition as one incentive for developing healthy entrées. |
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Shop Around - Grocery Store Education
- King County Steps to Health This project works with senior volunteers to educate community members of different ages on how to successfully shop for healthy foods on a budget. |
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Birth
Control: Choosing the Method That's Right for You
- Community and Family Health, Washington State Department of Health This popular flip tab brochure provides information about 14 birth control methods, including how each works, when to use it, how to obtain it, advantages and disadvantages, and known side effects. Each method has a quick reference guide on its effectiveness. There's a new section called "Take charge of your health" with 12 important things to consider for women to stay healthy. |
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Choose Fish That Are Low in Mercury (Dual English Spanish)
- Environmental Health, Washington State Department of Health This 3.5 x 8.5 insert advises women and children to avoid eating fish with high levels of mercury, and lists good choices of fish that have lower levels of mercury. The insert is double sided, English and Spanish. |
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Healthy Aging in Washington State
- Community and Family Health, Washington State Department of Health This booklet outlines why healthy aging is an important issue in Washington. It looks at age-related diseases and conditions that are increasing, as well as policies and environments that support healthy behaviors in older adults. |
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Living with MRSA (English, Spanish)
- Community and Family Health, Washington State Department of Health This educational booklet provides recommendations for self-care, reducing transmission and when to see a health care provider. This publication was a collaborative project between the Department of Health, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, Group Health Cooperative and MultiCare Health System. |
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Preparing for Pandemic Influenza: A Personal and Family Guide (English,
Spanish)
- Office of the Secretary, Washington State Department of Health This brochure provides basic information about pandemic influenza including what to expect during a pandemic and what you can do now to prepare. |
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Preparing for Pandemic Influenza: What It Is (Chinese, English, Korean,
Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese) -
Office of the Secretary, Washington State Department of Health This fact sheet explains what an influenza pandemic is and what could happen if one occurs. |
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Preparing for Pandemic Influenza: What to Do (Chinese, English, Korean,
Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese)
- Office of the Secretary, Washington State Department of Health This fact sheet describes what people can do to prepare for pandemic influenza at home, at work and in their community. |
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New to Series What's Up! Information for Adults Who Care about Teens: Immunizations (English, Spanish) - Community and Family Health, Washington State Department of Health This fact sheet on immunizations for teens is part of a series of eighteen fact sheets for adults who are interested or concerned about adolescent health. |
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Updated Rats: Let's Get Rid of Them - Environmental Health, Washington State Department of Health This 8.5 x 14 flyer addresses how rats get into homes, how to inspect for them, and ways to keep them out. |
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New Translation Be a Germ Buster...Wash Your Hands! (new in Russian) - Community and Family Health, Washington State Department of Health This 8.5 x 11 poster illustrates the proper way to wash one's hands. |
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New Translation I'm Ready! Feeding Family Foods to Your Baby (new in Russian and Spanish) - Community and Family Health, Washington State Department of Health This six-page booklet is designed to help parents use developmental signals when introducing the older infant to foods with more texture. Topics include types of foods to offer, foods that may cause choking or tooth decay, foods that stay on a spoon, and foods that require back molars for chewing. |
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Are
Alcohol and Drugs Hurting Someone You Care About (English)
- Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) This 16 x 20 color poster encourages friends and family members of those who might need chemical dependency treatment to call the 24-Hour Help Line at no cost (1-800-562-1240). Also available in Spanish. |
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Hope,
Help and Healing (English)
- Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) This 7.25 x 8.5, 6 page, guide contains information on providing help for someone with a drug or alcohol problem. Contains information on signs to look for, how to intervene, and how to have hope. Also available in Spanish. |
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Recovery is Everywhere
- Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) This 3.25 x 8, color bookmark encourages friends and family members of those who might need chemical dependency treatment to call the Alcohol and Drug 24-Hour Help Line at no cost (1-800-562-1240). |
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is out of date, please let us know. Or if you would like to submit new projects,
materials or rolodex entries, we encourage you to do so. There are three ways to
contact us:
1. Fill out a form online at http://www3.doh.wa.gov/here (forms available under
Projects,
Materials or
Connections)
2. Send an email to here@doh.wa.gov
3. Send a fax to (360) 664-4500
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