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Program Planning in Public Health – New Courses Announced

Program Planning in Public Health
• Obtain practical skills that you can use immediately to plan programs.

March 18, 2013 9am-4pm
April 29, 2013 9am-4pm

These courses will be held at the NMSU Albuquerque campus,
4501 Indian School NE
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Course description: Build on the knowledge and skills acquired in Introduction to Public Health.  The activities and case studies will focus on public health problems related to chronic diseases. You will obtain practical skills and tools that you can use immediately as part of the program planning process. We will focus on how to develop planning models, including hands-on work with national websites.

Course pre-requisites: Have completed Introduction to Public Health or be able to do the following:

  • Identify prominent events in the history of the public health profession.
    • Identify the health status of populations and their related determinants of health and illness.
    • Recognize the role of cultural, social, and behavioral factors in the accessibility, availability, acceptability and delivery of public health services.
    • Describe the local, state, and federal public health and health care system.

Course objectives:

  • Evaluate variables that measure public health conditions.
  • Describe the characteristics of a population-based health problem (e.g. equity, social determinants, environment, etc.).
  • Describe the scientific evidence related to a public health issue, concern, or intervention.
  • Recognize community linkages and relationships among multiple factors (or determinants) affecting health.

 Target audience: Those who have completed the Introduction to Public Health course.

Questions? email info@collectiveactionstrategies.com

Interested in a different course?
See Introduction to Public Health course here.

See Assessment in Public Health here.

Presented by the New Mexico Public Health Learning Collaborative

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Impact of Fiscal Cliff Deal on Women? Tune in to Women’s Health Today January 11th

Friday, January 11th 8am MST
Women’s Health Today
on KUNM 89.9fm or www.kunm.org

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With the majority of low wage and part time workers in America being women, and more women being heads of households and decision makers in consumer and health spending, how do the recent deficit reduction and revenue raising strategies discussed by Congress and the President impact women?
I’ll be talking to Heather Boushey, of the Center for American Progress about the impact of the fiscal cliff deal on the health and well-being of women and families.

Tune in this Friday, January 11th at 8am on KUNM 89.9fm or online at www.kunm.org.

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Women’s Health Today is about women for everyone. How does being a woman determine your health and well being? Does health and other policy adequately address systemic problems and root causes of ill health? Women’s Health Today looks at health from a woman-centered perspective, examining the biological, psychological, environmental and social factors effecting the health and well-being of women and families.

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Social Media Intern Search

Collective Action Strategies, LLC (CAS) is seeking an academic intern for social media, to engage NM women and men on social media platforms and radio. Tasks will include: initiating conversations on social media accounts — including Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr and Instagram — as well as assisting on Women’s Health Today, a radio show on the NM NPR affiliate, assisting with an electronic newsletter and providing general support. The intern will work closely with the President of CAS and host/producer of the radio show.
Selection will be competitive. The internship is unpaid. Student must receive course credit for the internship and must produce proof of such credit.

Qualifications
• Completion of at least two years of undergraduate studies desired.
• Must have a passion for social justice and women’s issues.
• Must be an outgoing, personable, and articulate networker and self-starter.
• Must be comfortable working in an environment where creativity is encouraged.
• Must be web savvy and enjoy keeping up with new content-sharing technologies online.
• Avid users of social media (primarily Facebook and Twitter).
• Experience on previous online outreach desirable.
• Experience using graphics programs such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator desirable.
To apply: Send your resume and a one page writing sample to:
Giovanna [at] collectiveactionstrategies.com by January 16th, 2013.

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Assessment in Public Health: New Mexico Public Health Learning Collaborative Announces February-March 2013 Schedule

Assessment in Public Health
• Obtain practical skills that you can use immediately to conduct assessment or plan programs.
• Focus on how data are used in an assessment, including working with state and national databases.

February 14, 2013 9am-4pm
February 26, 2013 9am-4pm
March 4, 2013 9am-4pm

These courses will be held at the NMSU Albuquerque campus,
4501 Indian School NE
Map

Questions? email info@collectiveactionstrategies.com

Interested in a different course?
See Introduction to Public Health course here.

See Program Planning in Public Health here.

Presented by the New Mexico Public Health Learning Collaborative

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Introduction to Public Health: 2013 Schedule

Understand the critical role of public health today. Learn how to make a public health impact through your work. The course will include:
• Public health core functions and essential services
• Health disparities
• Culture and health
• Public health programs and infrastructure
Continuing education credits are available.
Register today using the following links!

April 8, 2013 9am-4pm in Hobbs

April 9, 2013 9am-4pm in Roswell

 

 

What people are saying about Introduction to Public Health…
“The trainers were fantastic, they were excellent facilitators of discussion and critical thinking activities as well as shared deep knowledge of the subjects”
“The information was great.  The activities were very helpful for further understanding the concepts. Great brief intro. Like doing one health topic on all activities. Loved the snacks and videos.”
“Thank you for the opportunity, the workshop was excellent!” 

Course description: Understand the critical role of public health today. Learn how to make a public health impact through your work. The course will include multi-media content covering the history of intertwining professional paths, some tools of public health practice, and an exploration of the determinants of health. The course will include:

•          Public health core functions and essential services
•          Health disparities/differences
•          Culture and health
•          Public health programs and infrastructure

Course pre-requisites: None

Course objectives:

·               Identify prominent events in the history of the public health profession.
·               Identify the health status of populations and their related determinants of health and illness.
·               Recognize the role of cultural, social, and behavioral factors in the accessibility, availability, acceptability and delivery of public health services.
·               Describe the local, state, and federal public health and health care system.

Target audience: Employees of the NM Department of Health, community members, non-profit employees, health council members, and anyone who is interested in public health.

Questions? email info@collectiveactionstrategies.com

Interested in a different course?

See Assessment in Public Health here.

See Program Planning in Public Health here.

Presented by the New Mexico Public Health Learning Collaborative

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Paid Leave is the Focus of December Radio Show

Friday, December 14th 8am MST
Women’s Health Today
on KUNM 89.9fm or www.kunm.org

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With more women in the workforce than ever before and the US being one of three countries that doesn’t offer any PAID maternity leave, is it time for Congress to act on PAID leave for families?

I will be talking to Vicki Shabo, of the National Partnership for Women & Families as we discuss the impact of unpaid leave policies on working families and their children.

Tune in this Friday, December 14th at 8am on KUNM 89.9fm or online at www.kunm.org.

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Women’s Health Today is about women for everyone. How does being a woman determine your health and well being? Does health and other policy adequately address systemic problems and root causes of ill health? Women’s Health Today looks at health from a woman-centered perspective, examining the biological, psychological, environmental and social factors effecting the health and well-being of women and families.

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Community Health Workers Training Focuses on Results

Today President and CEO of Collective Action Strategies, Giovanna Rossi, trained twenty community health workers in Results Based Accountability at a quarterly Community Health Workers Association meeting as part of her work with the Early Childhood Action Network.



11.30.12 RBA Training for CHW

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Dr. Saralyn Mark on The Woman’s Connection ®

Dr. Saralyn Mark is interviewed by Barrie-Louise Switzen, Founder/Host of The Woman’s Connection®

Watch the interview

Dr. Saralyn Mark on The Woman’s Connection® with Barrie-Louise Switzen. Dr. Mark discusses some of the affects that our astronauts have experienced and how these medical/scientific results have enhanced our own health. Additionally, she shares with us how shopping and chocolate can be good for our health. Her book “Stellar Medicine: A Journey through the Universe of Women’s Health” goes into a more in depth discussion on our health. Buy her book
The Woman’s Connection® is about “events shaping women’s lives and helping one gain authentic power on a personal or professional level”. Check out the web site www.womans-connection.com