From green.alissa at gmail.com Wed Oct 5 11:03:43 2011 From: green.alissa at gmail.com (Alissa Leavitt (Green)) Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2011 11:03:43 -0700 Subject: [Health_Education_Promotion] Reminder: OPHA Conference and Section Meeting next week in Corvallis Message-ID: Hello OPHA Health Education & Promotion Section Members, Tara and I look forward to meeting you at the OPHA Annual Meeting and Conference at the La Sells Stewart Center on the OSU campus in Corvallis on October 10th and 11th. Please join us for our section meeting on Monday, October 10th from 12:00pm-1:15pm. Grab your lunch and meet fellow section members to discuss future planning of the section, to network and an opportunity to share your favorite health education and promotion resources. CHES folks, please visit the section table in the lobby to sign up for up to 10 CHES Category I credits. You will need to submit an evaluation form in order to obtain your certificate. I?m happy to answer any questions for you during the section meeting or at the section table. Thank you so much and again, we hope to see you next week! ~ Alissa and Tara -- Alissa Gabrielle Leavitt, MPH, CHES green.alissa at gmail.com 503-358-2331 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2011 OPHA Full Preliminary Program 09-09-11.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 383695 bytes Desc: not available URL: From Charlene.A.Mcgee at kp.org Wed Oct 5 16:07:11 2011 From: Charlene.A.Mcgee at kp.org (Charlene.A.Mcgee at kp.org) Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2011 16:07:11 -0700 Subject: [Health_Education_Promotion] Invitation to Kaiser Permanente Healthy Food Access Food Day Event - Oct. 24, 2011 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Invitation to Kaiser Permanente Healthy Food Access Food Day Event SAVE THE DATE: Monday October 24th 9:00 ? 10:30 a.m. Kaiser Permanente is celebrating Food Day on October 24th by partnering with Zenger Farm to recognize the grant recipients of our Healthy Food Access funding initiative. We cordially invite you to attend and participate in this event both as a way to celebrate the great work happening in our communities and to network with new and existing community partners involved in healthy eating initiatives. Please feel free to share this invitation with interested partners and colleagues. Kaiser Permanente?s Food Day celebration will: ? Recognize the community organizations whose work will be supported by Kaiser Permanente?s Healthy Food Access grant funds ? Provide the Kaiser Permanente grantees an opportunity to share how the funding will impact families in our region ? Provide informal networking opportunities for grantees and community partners involved and interested in healthy food access ? Celebrate the bounty of the season on an urban farm The schedule of events will be as follows: ? Opening & welcome from Kaiser Permanente Senior Leadership ? Remarks by Oregon?s First Lady, Cylvia Hayes ? Announcement of Kaiser Permanente Healthy Food Access Grantees ? Stories from 2-3 Kaiser Permanente Healthy Food Access grantees about how grant funding will have tangible, on-the-ground, impact on families. This will include stories from community members impacted by grantees work. ? Informal networking opportunities and Zenger Farm guided and free tours ? Healthy and locally-sourced refreshments What: Kaiser Permanente?s Food Day Event to recognize Healthy Food Access Grantees When: Monday October 24th; 9:00 ? 10:30 a.m. Where: Zenger Farm 11741 Southeast Foster Road Portland, OR 97266-4014 Who: Healthy Food Access Grantees, Community organizations and members interested in and involved in healthy eating work; selected elected officials; Kaiser Permanente staff. For questions about the event contact Kaiser Permanente staff, Rachel Burdon at rachel.e.burdon at kp.org. --------- Charlene A. McGee Community Initiatives Coordinator Kaiser Permanente Northwest Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit 500 NE Multnomah St, Ste 100 Portland , OR 97232 503-813-3519 (office) 49-3519 (tie-line) 503-813-4235 (fax) Follow KPNW on Twitter - http://twitter.com/KPNorthwest Please visit our website at www.kp.org/communitybenefit --------- kp.org/thrive NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are prohibited from sharing, copying, or otherwise using or disclosing its contents. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete this e-mail and any attachments without reading, forwarding or saving them. Thank you. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From adrienne.p.mullock at state.or.us Tue Oct 11 09:37:32 2011 From: adrienne.p.mullock at state.or.us (Mullock Adrienne P) Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:37:32 +0000 Subject: [Health_Education_Promotion] Community Health Worker Survey In-Reply-To: <9A22E47431703A4FACD144F2432C7DA3EE76F5@WPDHSEXCL03.dhs.sdc.pvt> References: <9A22E47431703A4FACD144F2432C7DA3EE76F5@WPDHSEXCL03.dhs.sdc.pvt> Message-ID: <289D2E5DC81B1042AF9C02CBE9C2A8B7B5B235@WPDHSEXCL03.dhs.sdc.pvt> Attention Community Health Workers! We need to hear from you; please take a moment to complete the survey monkey link below. The Non-Traditional Health Worker Subcommittee of the OHPB Workforce Committee is surveying Community Health Workers and other peer health providers in an effort to understand the current scope of practice and education and training for these health workers in Oregon. Input from Community Health Workers and others is important for us as we determine the roles, education/training and supervision, as required by recent legislation. We are hoping that you can help us by sharing the survey with your colleagues. The survey can be accessed in English by clicking on the link below. You will also find attached a printable version (PDF). https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Q66Z3ZK Please send this to your CHW Network as soon as possible. In order for us to provide some data analysis by the next meeting, we have set a deadline of Friday, October 21st. The survey will also be available in Spanish hopefully no later than Wednesday. We will send a link and printable version as soon as possible. Join Multicultural Health and Services at thier Annual Meeting! Thursday, October 20th, 4:00 - 4:30 (networking), 4:30 - 6:30 (meeting) IRCO - 10301 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97213 http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/omhs/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: NTHW Survey_Final101011.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 113836 bytes Desc: NTHW Survey_Final101011.pdf URL: From green.alissa at gmail.com Wed Oct 12 15:01:15 2011 From: green.alissa at gmail.com (Alissa Leavitt (Green)) Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:01:15 -0700 Subject: [Health_Education_Promotion] Health Services Consultant 3 positon with the Washington State Department of Health Message-ID: The Department of Health, Office of Immunization and Child Profile, has an opening for a full-time Health Services Consultant 3, Assessment Coordinator. The position is in the Clinical and Quality Assurance section. Below is a link to the job announcement and application process. For more information, search for keyword: DOH1432 on the http://careers.wa.gov/index.html webpage. There is one (1) opening for a permanent Health Services Consultant 3 in the Prevention & Community Health Division, Office of Immunization & Child Profile. To learn more about the Office of Immunization & Child Profile, visit http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/Immunize/. *Agency Profile* The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) works with federal, state, and local partners to help people in Washington stay healthy and safe. Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide education to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. DOH recognizes that employees are our most valuable resource. We trust them to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions. We strive to hire, develop, and retain a competent and diverse workforce. To learn more about DOH, visit http://www.doh.wa.gov. *Primary Duties * *Schools and Childcare Assessment: * - Collaborates with the DOH Information Technology team in the ongoing update and maintenance activities of the web-based immunization status reporting system for schools, preschools and licensed child care to submit their required annual immunization status reports. - Provide technical assistance to schools, preschools and childcares to ensure timely and accurate reporting of required immunization status reports due Nov. 1st of each year as required by CDC. - Ensures data is cleaned annually at the end of each school year and is made suitable for public use. - Provides data analysis and technical consultation for school immunization data requests. - Prepares school data reports and maps for inclusion on the DOH Office of Immunization & Child Profile webpage. * Other Assessment Activities: * - Coordinates immunization assessment activities, including the development of population based immunization projects and related CDC progress reports. - Utilizes Child Profile Immunization Registry data and CoCASA software for VFC-enrolled clinic and provider level assessment of immunization rates and practices. - Develops, reviews, and revises assessment tools. * Quality Assurance*: - Performs VFC/AFIX site visits to enrolled providers as assigned to monitor quality assurance and compliance. - Performs quality assurance visits to local health jurisdictions or other contractors to assist in monitoring compliance. - Completes progress reports as required by the federal grant. * Education & training*: - Assists in development of orientation, initial and ongoing training, and competency assessment curriculum for site visit reviewers regarding assessment. - Assist in the review and revision of AFIX and CoCASA training materials. - Provides consultation, technical assistance and education regarding AFIX and CoCASA for DOH staff and local health jurisdictions. * Required Qualifications* - A Bachelor?s degree or higher in Public Health, Public Administration, Health Care Administration, or a closely allied field; *AND *successful completion of one or more college-level course(s) in statistics or biostatistics. - Two (2) or more years (full-time equivalency) of paid professional-level experience conducting community health assessments. Professional-level experience is defined as experience at a Health Services Consultant 1 or equivalent, or above. Link: HEALTH SERVICES CONSULTANT 1 . - One (1) or more years of paid professional-level experience in a position where a major job function was conducting statistical analysis. Professional-level experience is defined as experience at a Health Services Consultant 1 or equivalent, or above. Link: HEALTH SERVICES CONSULTANT 1 . - One (1) or more years of paid experience in a position where a major job function was collecting, analyzing, and reporting findings of national, state, and local public health indicators and measures. - Advanced-level experience using spreadsheet software, such as MS Excel. * Desirable Qualifications* - Master?s Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Health Care Administration, or a closely allied field. - Experience working with Immunization Programs and federal grant programs. - Knowledge of the Vaccine for Children Program * Conditions of Employment * - Willing and able to work in a cubicle environment with frequent distractions and interruptions, with or with an accommodation. - Willing and able to work core business hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with a scheduled lunch break. - Willing and able to occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week to meet program needs and critical deadlines. - Willing and able to occasionally travel by plane or automobile, state and nation-wide, which may include overnight stays, to meet program needs. - Willing and able to legally operate a state or privately owned vehicle, OR provide alternative transportation. - Willing and able to operate standard office equipment such as desktop and laptop computers, copy/fax/scanner, projector, video, web and teleconference system, etc. - Willing and able to transport presentation materials, AV equipment, computers and display stands weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without an accommodation. * Note: *This position is covered by an ?Agency Shop? provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent of this position must either join the union and pay union dues, or pay the union a representational or other fee within 30 days of the date you are placed into pay status. The Washington State Department of Health is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Applicants wishing assistance or alternative formats in the process should contact Linda Riggle at (360) 236-4226, Linda.Riggle at doh.wa.gov, or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6388. *Application Process* Individuals interested in applying for this position should select the "Apply" button and submit the following: 1. A current and detailed applicant profile. 2. Three (3) or more professional references (to be included in your applicant profile). Please include at least one supervisor, peer, and if you?ve supervised other staff, a subordinate. 3. Responses to the Supplemental Questions. Supplemental Information: ** Important information regarding the Application Process and the Supplemental Questions:* Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process and Supplemental Questions in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration. *NOTE:* Education and experience listed and/or detailed in the Supplemental Questions, must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted. http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=375155&hit_count=yes&headerFooter=1&promo=0&transfer=0&WDDXJobSearchParams=%3CwddxPacket%20version%3D%271%2E0%27%3E%3Cheader%2F%3E%3Cdata%3E%3Cstruct%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27FIND_KEYWORD%27%3E%3Cstring%3EHealth%20Services%20Consultant%203%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27CATEGORYID%27%3E%3Cstring%3E-1%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27TRANSFER%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27PROMOTIONALJOBS%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3C%2Fstruct%3E%3C%2Fdata%3E%3C%2FwddxPacket%3E ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Diana Anaya-McMaster RN, MHA, Nursing Consultation Advisor Clinical and QA Manager Immunization and Child Profile Office Prevention & Community Health Division Washington State Department of Health POB 47843 Olympia WA 98504-7843 ? Email:diana.mcmaster at doh.wa.gov (Telephone: 360.236.3540 ?Mobile: 360.561-9010 ?FAX: 360.236.3590 Website http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/Immunize/default.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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'ralph.h.summers at state.or.us'; 'sarah.e.bartelmann at state.or.us'; 'shawn.clark at state.or.us'; 'sheila.r.hoover at state.or.us'; 'tina.c.kitchin at state.or.us'; 'tina.d.edlund at state.or.us'; 'tressa.i.perlichek at state.or.us'; 'tricia.tillman at state.or.us'; 'trobicha at dhs.state.or.us'; 'william.j.coulombe at state.or.us'; 'abunyoli at lcsnw.org'; 'Adele.Hughes at providence.org'; 'advancedecon at aol.com'; 'alberto at oregonlatinohealthcoalition.org'; 'alisha at healthmattersco.org'; 'alison.frye at multco.us'; 'Angelag at yvfwc.org'; 'anne.smith at ocdc.net'; 'bgray at nwrpca.org'; 'bkorus at orpca.org'; 'bmaxwell at orpca.org'; 'brennanl at careoregon.org'; 'bruces at npnm.org'; 'burchill at ohsu.edu'; 'canceltd at onid.orst.edu'; 'carmen.l.costan at co.multnomah.or.us'; 'carmen at latnet.org'; 'carole.romm at ccconcern.org'; 'catherine.potter at providence.org'; 'ccharging at npaihb.org'; 'chadcheriel at yahoo.com'; 'chansenhills at orpca.org'; 'charlene.a.mcgee at kp.org'; 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'sandym at npnm.org'; 'sarah.goforth at ccconcern.org'; 'sdoyle at nwrpca.org'; 'sean.kolmer at state.or.us'; 'sgoforth at centralcityconcern.org'; 'shafia at ictcmidwives.org'; 'sheila.meserschmidt at pcc.edu'; 'sherrera at ulpdx.org'; 'smith at cascadiabhc.org'; 'smolano at shrinenet.org'; 'sonali.s.balajee at co.multnomah.or.us'; 'sonali.s.balajee at multco.us'; 'Suk at nwhf.org'; 'susan_pinnock at co.washington.or.us'; 'susana.rivera-mills at oregonstate.edu'; 'tab4222 at aol.com'; 'teresa.c.rios at multco.us'; 'tina.castanares at gorge.net'; 'tonas at nextdoorinc.org'; 'torresan at onid.orst.edu'; 'tracymgratto at gmail.com'; 'Tyschw at ulpdx.org'; 'vargascm at pdx.edu'; 'vinay.prasad at regence.com'; 'wagsnsis at comcast.net'; 'wetzelp at pdx.edu'; 'yamamotoj at seiu503.org'; 'yugen.rashad at multco.us' Subject: Women's Health Leadership Institute- Master Trainee Workshop for Community Health Workers Importance: High Please see the opportunity below for Community Health Workers. Apologies for duplicate postings! Carol Join OMHS at our Annual Meeting where we'll provide updates and reveal exciting news! Thursday, October 20th, 4:00 - 4:30 (networking), 4:30 - 6:30 (meeting) IRCO - 10301 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97213 Carol Cheney OHA Office of Multicultural Health and Services 800 NE Oregon, Suite 550 Portland, OR 97232 Phone: 503.602.9441 http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/omhs/ From: Matsuda, Karen J (HHS/OASH) [mailto:Karen.Matsuda at hhs.gov] Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 11:35 AM To: (joycez at acrs.org); AJ Chen (ajchen at healthline.com); Alison Shigaki (alishigaki at sprynet.com); Anthony Chen (AChen at tpchd.org); assunta at nwasianweekly.com; Beth Landon; Betty Lock (lock.betty at dol.gov); Bob Quirk; Bobbie Meins; Boliver Choi; Caldwell Vazaskia; Carol Cheney; Celeste Lee; Chewon Lee (ChewonL at OIC.WA.GOV); christina.lagdameo at ed.gov; Christine Takada; Craig Macadangdang; Craig McLaughlin; Cynthia Ellison; Daphne Pie; deForest, Diana (HRSA); ACF Williams, Delmonicia; dianen at acrs.org; Dorothy Mann, PhD (dmann at cablespeed.com); Dorothy Wong (dorothyw1562 at msn.com); Duffin, Terry W. (AoA/Region X); Dwyer, Caron (ACF); Effie Chow eastwestqi at aol.com; Elaine Ishihara (eishihara at apicat.org); Francisco Irigon (frank.irigon at gmail.com); Fred Yee (fredyee at gmail.com); Greenway, Cecile T. (CMS/CMCHO); Hastings, Heather (CDC/OID/NCEZID); hyekyungstella at hotmail.com; Ink Aleaga; Ira SenGupta; irenec at ichs.com; Irma Farsch; Holladay, Jenny (ACF); Johnson, Susan (HHS/IEA); Judith Bendersky; judy at wscadv.org; June Beleford; Junko Yamazaki (junkoy at acrs.org); Kaysee Jama; 'Kendee Yamaguchi'; OS Nguyen, Kim; Lacet Blishda; Lance Yris; Lee Po Cha; Leung Holden; Shirley, Lillian (HRSA); Linda Tieman; Magill, Stephanie C. (CMS/CMCHO); Manjit Singh Bajwa PhD (smanjit at gmail.com); Maria Gardipee; Maria Koh (k9888888 at yahoo.com); Matt Mattson; maxine.hayes at doh.wa.gov; Melroy, Erika (HHS/ORD); mhobson222 at aol.com; Michael McKee (michaelm at ichs.com); pattyh at withinreachwa.org; Pran Wahi (pranwahi at hotmail.com); Forquera, Ralph (IHS Contact); Rhonda Johnson; Rudy Vasquez (rudyvasquez at seamarchc.org); Sam Byrd; Sam Wan; Samantha Yeun; Selina Chow; Sephie Cabiao; Sherida M; Stella Eng; Stephen Lam; Stephen Yim; Swanson, Lewissa (ACF); Tamara Fulwyler; Tartella, Andrew J. (CMS/WC); Teresita Batayola (teresitab at ichs.com); Uma Rao; Vivian Lee (vivilee at intergate.com); waryap at nhwa.org; Winona Hauge; Wu, Catherine (CMS/CMHPO); yud at co.thurston.wa.us Subject: Applications now available: Women's Health Leadership Institute- Master Trainee Workshop Importance: High Please share. Two candidates from Region X will be selected to participate. Karen J Matsuda, MN, RN Deputy Regional Health Administrator US Department of Health & Human Services Office of the Secretary/Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health Region X 2201 Sixth Avenue, Mail Stop 20 Seattle, WA 98121 206-615-2067 phone 206-615-2481 fax karen.matsuda at hhs.gov From: Bouvion, Renee (HHS/OASH) Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 11:26 AM To: Bouvion, Renee (HHS/OASH) Subject: Applications now available: Women's Health Leadership Institute- Master Trainee Workshop The Women's Health Leadership Institute (WHLI), sponsored by the HHS Office on Women's Health, is pleased to announce a Master Trainee Workshop on January 5 - 10, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ. Two candidates will be selected from each of five Public Health Regions: I, IV, V, VII and X. The purpose of the WHLI is to train and support veteran Community Health Workers (CHWs) across the country in leadership development to enhance their capacity to influence change in their communities to address women's health disparities. Applications are due on November 10th. Please direct questions to Rosie Piper at (520) 375-6050. Ren?e Bouvion, MPH * Regional Women's Health Coordinator US Department of Health and Human Services * Office on Women's Health-Region 10 2201 Sixth Avenue, Suite 800, MS 29 * Seattle, WA 98121 Phone: (206) 615-3667 * Fax: (206) 615-2481 * E-mail: renee.bouvion at hhs.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Michele Michele Roberts, MPH, MCHES Health Promotion and Communication Manager Office of Immunization and Child Profile Washington State Department of Health PO Box 47843 Olympia, WA 98504-7843 E-mail: Michele.Roberts at doh.wa.gov Phone: 360-236-3720 Fax: 360-236-3590 Visit our websites: http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/immunize and www.childprofile.org Public Health - Always working for a Safer and Healthier Washington -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Where: DCH 11620 Note: The GMT offset above does not reflect daylight saving time adjustments. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* *Pediatric Grand Rounds proudly presents ? The Rosenfeld Lecture:* *The **?Let?s Move?** Initiative to Conquer Childhood Obesity in One Generation* *by Judith S. Palfrey, MD** ** ** * *Pediatric Grand Rounds* *The ?Let?s Move? Initiative to Conquer Childhood Obesity in One Generation* *Thursday, October 27, 2011* *8:00AM - 9:00AM* *Doernbecher Children?s Hospital* *Marion Miller Auditorium* *11th Floor, Room 11620* Map and directions: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/health/services/doernbecher/visiting-doernbecher/maps-and-directions.cfm -- Alissa Gabrielle Leavitt, MPH, CHES green.alissa at gmail.com 503-358-2331 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete this e-mail and any attachments without reading, forwarding or saving them. Thank you. ----- Forwarded by Charlene A McGee/OR/KAIPERM on 10/25/2011 10:34 AM ----- From: June Key Delta Community Center To: Charlene A McGee/OR/KAIPERM at KAIPERM Date: 10/25/2011 10:12 AM Subject: [Delta Community Center News] Upcoming Events: Halloween Party, ReTHINK Workshop Series Having trouble viewing this email? Click here June Key Delta Community Center 5940 N. Albina Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 A grassroots Living Building demonstration project achieving equity, economic empowerment and environmental stewardship in North Portland. Upcoming Events October 24, 2011 Who said adults can't have fun for Halloween? Join Piedmont Rose Connection, Inc., Portland Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Zeta Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for this adult Halloween Costume Party! All attendees must be 21 - a government issued ID is required for entry. $10 cover includes food. Drinks are available via cash bar. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Oct. 28 Halloween Event Flyer PDF JKDCC to host Portland Bureau of Planning & Sustainability ReTHINK Workshop Series Are you ready to learn more about the impacts of climate change and take action at home and in your community? Join us for the 2011 ReTHINK Workshop Series where we will learn how to be engaged, be empowered and be sustainable. Facilitated by the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, this series will include three training workshops and a community action strategy session. Details are below; all community members are invited to attend: Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 5:30pm-8:30pm Workshop 1: Sustainability Matters & Climate Counts Learn about "sustainability" and "climate change" in terms of individual and community empowerment. Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 5:30pm-8:30pm Workshop 2: Be Resourceful: Get More of the Good Stuff & Healthy Homes: What's Your Home Energy IQ? Discover resources, tips, and new ways to save money while doing good for the planet. Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 5:30pm-8:30pm Workshop 3: Safe and Healthy Transportation Options & Food Choices Healthy choices are not only good for you, they're also good for your community. Learn about your options and how to organize with others to make a change. Workshop 4: Community Action Strategy Session Date and Time TBD. Participation in all four sessions is not required, but strongly encouraged. Sessions include group work, hands on activities and giveaways. Food will be provided. Childcare is available upon request. RSVP is required to attend. RSVP today! Email jkdccpdx at gmail.com or call 503.295.2061 to confirm your participation. Thank you for supporting the Annual Waffle Breakfast! October 22, 2011 Annual Waffle Breakfast - photos by Anne Morin Hosted annually by the Mothers and Patronesses Club, the Waffle Breakfast raises scholarship funds for high school students in the Portland-Vancouver region. This year we reached record numbers! Thank you for your support! For more pictures visit us on Facebook. Portland Alumnae Chapter Mentor Programs The Portland Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosts three youth mentor programs. It is not too late to enroll for the 2011-2012 school year! Details and contact information can be found below: Middle School Girls: Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy Focus: Scholarship in math, science, and technology; opportunities to provide service in the form of leadership through service learning; and sisterhood, defined as the cultivation and maintenance of relationships. Contacts: Lesley Unthank, lunthank at q.com; Patricia Dickerson, RPADiii at aol.com High School Girls: Delta GEMS: Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully Focus: To instill the need to excel academically; to provide tools that enable girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success; to assist girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures, high school and beyond; and to create compassionate, caring, and community minded young women by actively involving them in service learning and community service opportunities. Contacts: Karletia Lewis, btru4real at yahoo.com; Darcell Dance, dldance at msn.com High School Boys: EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) Focus: EMBODI Mentees experience African American culture, family and community; educational, career and personal development; finance, wealth and entrepreneurship; leadership and mentorship; preventative health care; safety and protection; resilience and responsibility; scholarship; and service learning. EMBODI mentors enhance the student's development of academic and life skills, through social activities, leadership and technology experiences, meaningful fieldtrip opportunities and related dialogue and conversation. Contacts: John Jackson, Chair, Portland Delta EMBODI Mentoring john.jackson.c2h0 at statefarm.com SAVE THE DATE ANNUAL PEPPERMINT SOIREE AND TOY DRIVE Friday, December 2, 2011, 8:00PM-1:00AM Billy Webb Elks Club 6 North Tillamook Street Portland, OR 97227 ~ Details will be distributed in the next JKDCC newsletter. ~ Delta Community Center Rentals Need a venue to host a community meeting, company event or private function? Consider the Delta Community Center! For more information, availability and rates contact jkdccpdx at gmail.com. Construction Team: Vera Pool President, Portland Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Lela Triplett Roberts President, Piedmont Rose Connection, Inc. Marion Gilmore Immediate Past President, Portland Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Chris Poole-Jones Project Coordinator Patricia Dickerson Project Co-Coordinator Francetta Cross Interior Design Lesley Unthank Interior Design Patricia Warren Sponsorship Roslyn Hill Nyanneco Design and Consulting Services Irene B. Schwoeffermann Community Garden & Communications Portland Development Commission Primary Funder Nye Architecture, LLC Architect Colas Construction, Inc. General Contractor We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children. ~Native American Proverb Contact Information June Key Delta Community Center Location: 5940 N. Albina Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4265, Portland, OR 97208-4265 Email: jkdccpdx at gmail.com http://www.key-delta-living-building.com/ Forward email This email was sent to charlene.a.mcgee at kp.org by jkdccpdx at gmail.com | Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe? | Privacy Policy. June Key Delta Community Center | 5940 N. 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The conference hosts leading scientists, researchers, and health professionals in the multidisciplinary field of Environmental Health to continue our robust dialogue on the interrelationship between the environment and health and healthcare practices. For additional details and proposal application procedures, please see the attached pdf or visit: http://www.oeconline.org/our-work/healthier-lives/healthprofessionals/2012-4th-annual-nw-environmental-health-conference/2012-4th-annual-nw-environmental-health-conference Best, Renee Renee Hackenmiller-Paradis | Program Director, Environmental Health Oregon Environmental Council 222 NW Davis Street, Suite 309 Portland, OR 97209-3900 503.222.1963 x110 reneep at oeconline.org | www.oeconline.org ~It's Your Oregon~ ** -- Alissa Gabrielle Leavitt, MPH, CHES green.alissa at gmail.com 503-358-2331 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation, the Center?s five scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. The Hutchinson Center, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Seattle Children?s, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Pacific Northwest. Join us and make a difference! *About the Department* The Legacy Project works to build trust and collaboration between historically underrepresented communities most impacted by the domestic HIV epidemic, researchers and research institutions; enhance cultural competence; and initiate scientific investigation to increase clinical research participation. The Legacy Project is committed to partnership and relationship development; thus building bridges of trust, increasing engagement and collaborative efforts between the populations most impacted, and researchers and their institutions. The Legacy Project?s commitment extends to addressing the historic inequities by working with constituents to overcome the demographics and socio-economic disparities that threaten all NIAID -funded research and ultimately the communities and populations they serve. *Responsibilities* The responsibilities of the CEO include but are not limited to: 1.Engages American Indian/Alaska Native constituents in dialogue to learn about community needs and concerns and to build community trust and support. Provides input on community engagement strategies to protocol teams and network leadership as needed. 2. Participates in the design of and implementation of a community engagement strategy with urban American Indian and Alaska Native communities in Seattle, WA and Denver, CO. 3. Collaborates on communication and engagement plans for individuals, community members, research sites, and other interested NIAID parties and projects. 4. Builds and maintains relationships with organizations, community members, and leaders by phone, e-mail, and in-person meetings to build support community-based education and further the domestic HIV clinical research agenda. 5. Supports educational efforts and improvement strategies for increased community literacy regarding HIV, prevention and treatment knowledge and research through presentations, meetings, and other means at local meetings and national conferences. 6. Identifies community constituents who may be gatekeepers or advocates for HIV clinical research studies and engages with these constituents throughout the study to resolve conflicts and encourage advocacy. 7. Serves as a liaison for information sharing and bridge building between Native community members, leaders, and research sites. 8. Designs a training curriculum that would increase the cultural knowledge and skills of NIAID-funded research sites to engage effectively with members of the American Indian/Alaska Native community. 9. Coordinates and conducts trainings for NIAID-funded research sites in Seattle, WA and Denver, CO. 10. Maintains close communication with protocol teams. 11. Provides hands-on technical assistance and community engagement training for US HIV clinical trial sites in collaboration with advocacy organizations and other internal/external systems, partners, and other key stakeholders. 12. Other responsibilities and duties as deemed necessary. *Major Duties* The primary responsibility of HANC Legacy Community Engagement Officer (CEO) is to support and ensure collaborative integration of community engagement activities into the NIAID -funded HIV clinical trials networks and related community mobilization efforts. Additionally, the CEO will work collaboratively with the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC) and Seattle-based clinical research site in the implementation and coordination of all programmatic activities. The CEO is expected to use initiative in carrying out responsibilities as defined by the HANC Legacy Project team in collaboration with representatives of the NIAID -funded HIV clinical trials networks. The CEO will work to maximize the participation of traditionally underserved populations and those populations most impacted by HIV in NIAID -sponsored HIV clinical trials. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in community education, health communication or related healthcare field with at least three years of relevant experience in public health or HIV prevention. Minimum of two years of experience with HIV/AIDS education; in-depth knowledge of HIV and the disease process; understanding of behavior change and the communal and cultural factors that shape social norms; experience working with and organizing urban Indigenous communities; extensive knowledge of Native historical and cultural factors that inhibit participation in research; knowledge of community-based participatory research and the conduct of culturally appropriate and Indigenous-based research methods; experience developing curricula and delivering professional level training; experience shaping educational messages and materials for urban Native communities; knowledge of HIV vaccine development and research, preferred. Knowledge of and sensitivity to youth, Native worldviews, two-spirit identity, and cultural and sexual diversity is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, and attention to detail are critical in this position. Ability to set and meet expectations. Strong computer skills including word processing, database programs, and spreadsheets. Demonstrated ability to manage projects and meet deadlines within a multi-site team environment also required. *Desired Qualification s (not required)* A Master's degree in public health, social work, human services or ethnic studies is preferred. Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule Temporary - 6 mos, full time. How To Apply For more information about the position and to apply, please visit the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center website at www.fhcrc.org/about/jobs and search for Job# 24120 Equal Employment Opportunity The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance are equal opportunity employers, committed to workforce diversity. -- Alissa Gabrielle Leavitt, MPH, CHES green.alissa at gmail.com 503-358-2331 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: SEATTLE_Job_Description.docx Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document Size: 17901 bytes Desc: not available URL: From johnson.brian at comcast.net Mon Oct 31 20:17:50 2011 From: johnson.brian at comcast.net (Brian K. Johnson) Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:17:50 -0700 Subject: [Health_Education_Promotion] Job Announcement: Health and Human Services Director / Department Director, Lane County, OR Message-ID: <4EAF64DE.2070804@comcast.net> Please share the following job announcement. Thanks, -Brian K. Johnson, MPH __________________________________________ Health and Human Services Director / Department Director Health and Human Services Lane County Oregon is currently offering an employment opportunity for a Department Director. This position is responsible for leading the Department of Health and Human Services to achieve strategic goals and objectives established by the County Administrator. In addition to developing and directing department programs and initiatives, Department Directors set the tone, climate and vision. For more information visit: http://jobs.lanecounty.org/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The school environment is a powerful influence in children's lives, and can significantly help to promote healthy habits and behaviors in children. As schools reassess the school wellness policies and school environment to comply with the federal Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, advocates have a unique opportunity to incorporate Communities Putting Prevention to Work goals through school wellness policy. Speakers: * Whitney Meagher, Project Associate, National Association of State Boards of Education * Chastity Mitchell, Senior Government Relations Director, American Heart Association * Natasha Frost, Staff Attorney, Public Health Law Center * Meghann Condit, Public Health Educator and SHIP Grant Coordinator, Carlton County, Minnesota, Public Health and Human Services Moderator: Brooke Nunn, Health Policy Analyst/Educator, Public Health Law Center -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Link to the job announcement: http://withinreachwa.org/files/IACW%20Program%20Coordinator%202011.pdf I apologize for any cross posting. Thanks! Ginny Heller, MSW Program Manager Immunization Action Coalition of WA WithinReach|essential resources for family health 155 N.E. 100th St., #500 Seattle, WA 98125 P 206.830.5168 F 206.270.8891 IACW Website! www.immunizewa.org FaceBook Icon 32x32px Twitter Icon 32x32px -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From green.alissa at gmail.com Sat Nov 12 16:08:22 2011 From: green.alissa at gmail.com (Alissa Leavitt (Green)) Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:08:22 -0800 Subject: [Health_Education_Promotion] health education specialist position in Seattle Message-ID: Please see the position announcement and description for a Health Education Specialist at Swedish in Seattle, I am not the contact, see below for contact information... _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Today's Topics: ? 1. health education specialist position at Swedish (Rigel, Sara) Please see the position announcement and description for a Health Education Specialist at Swedish. ?Please apply online at www.swedish.org and also feel free to contact me with questions or your interest. Sara Rigel 206-386-3955 sara.rigel at swedish.org ________________________________ To: Rigel, Sara Subject: health education specialist position Job Title: ? ? ? ?Health Education Specialist - Community Education ? ? ? ?Job ID: ? ? ? ?109351 ? ? ? ?Location: ? ? ? Seattle-First Hill Campus ? ? ? ?Full/Part Time: ? ? ? ?Full-Time ? ? ? ?Regular/Temporary: ? ? ? ?Regular ________________________________ ? ? ? ?Position Specifications ? ? ? ?Health Education Specialist - Community Education This is a full time position at our First Hill Campus in Seattle. This position is eligible for our full suite of employee benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous 401(k) plan, commuter programs, and continuing education assistance. ? ? ? ?Responsibilities ? ? ? ?Promotes the services provided by Swedish to our patients, families, and the broad community we serve through health education outreach, development and implementation of health education programs, and research, review, and creation of patient health education materials. ?Provides consultation on adult learning and health education theories to physicians and staff with an emphasis on patient and family centered care, patient safety and improved patient care outcomes. ?Develops community partnerships to provide health resources to the community and to raise awareness of Swedish health education programs. ? ? ? ?Qualifications ? ? ? ?BS or equivalent from college in Health Education or equivalent. ?Master?s level related education preferred. One year in health education or equivalent. ?Experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating health education programs. ?Teaching experience preferred. ?Working knowledge of health education theories and applying those theories in program development, planning, implementation, and evaluation. ?Good communication skills and ability to work with staff, physicians, and community partners to achieve the goal of providing health education to our patients and the community. Knowledge of marketing programs. ?Good organization skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. ?Ability to use databases and to generate reports. ? ? ? ?Closing Statement ? ? ? ?Swedish Medical Center has a non-discrimination policy and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Application and Selection Process When your online application is submitted successfully, you will receive an auto-confirmation message to the e-mail address you have provided in your application. Our selection process is competitive and you will be contacted if your qualifications and our requirements are a match. ? ? ? ?Keywords ? ? ? ?Health Education Specialist, Community Education, First Hill Campus, Nurse -- Alissa Gabrielle Leavitt, MPH, CHES green.alissa at gmail.com 503-358-2331 From adrienne.p.mullock at state.or.us Wed Nov 30 09:05:03 2011 From: adrienne.p.mullock at state.or.us (Mullock Adrienne P) Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:05:03 +0000 Subject: [Health_Education_Promotion] FW: Flu Near You In-Reply-To: <000301ccaf1e$c0535c30$40fa1490$@com> References: <000301ccaf1e$c0535c30$40fa1490$@com> Message-ID: <289D2E5DC81B1042AF9C02CBE9C2A8B7B80101@WPDHSEXCL04.dhs.sdc.pvt> FYI... From: Tom Engle Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 9:13 PM Subject: Flu Near You I am asking for your participation in the APHA project called Flu Near You. This is an experiment to find ways to track disease and symptoms. This is part of the APHA Get Ready campaign. Go to: http://www.flunearyou.org/?a=a188147014f864 You will register, receive a confirmation email, then respond weekly to a very very very short survey. The APHA Public Health Nursing Section - stands to acquire resources if a lot of people participate using this link. So PLEASE pass the link on to your network. This is for everyone. We should be following experiments like this that use interesting connections to track diseases. For example, if you have not see it already, look at flu trends at google: http://www.google.org/flutrends/us/#US Again, click on the flu near you link above, participate, and share with your networks. te -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From leisl103 at yahoo.com Wed Nov 30 13:18:27 2011 From: leisl103 at yahoo.com (Lesa Dixon-Gray) Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:18:27 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Health_Education_Promotion] FW: Flu Near You In-Reply-To: <289D2E5DC81B1042AF9C02CBE9C2A8B7B80101@WPDHSEXCL04.dhs.sdc.pvt> References: <000301ccaf1e$c0535c30$40fa1490$@com> <289D2E5DC81B1042AF9C02CBE9C2A8B7B80101@WPDHSEXCL04.dhs.sdc.pvt> Message-ID: <1322687907.38119.YahooMailNeo@web112718.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Hi All: ? There's also a link to register for the same study that would benefit OPHA.?If you register through us, there's the potential for the Oregon Public Health Association to earn some large incentives.? Please help OPHA, help APHA track the flu through social networks, and help your neighbors by tracking where the flu is on your own.? It's a fun project, and can really benefit OPHA. ? Here's our personalized link:? ? ? http://www.flunearyou.org/?a=6eab68faf63182 ? You will register, receive a confirmation email, then respond weekly to a very very very short survey. ? The Oregon Public Health Association ? stands to acquire resources if a lot of people participate using this link.? Help support us, and track where the flu is showing up in your community. ? PLEASE pass the link on to your network of friends.? This is for everyone.? ? We should be following experiments like this that use interesting connections to track diseases. ? For example, if you have not see it already, look at flu trends at google: ? http://www.google.org/flutrends/us/#US ? Again, click on the flu near you link above, participate, and share with your networks. ? ? Lesa A. Dixon-Gray, MSW, MPH Women's Health Program Coordinator Maternal and Child Health Section Office of Family Health Oregon Health Authority 800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 825 Portland, OR? 97215 ? Phone:? 971-673-0360 FAX:? 971-673-0240 ? ________________________________ From: Mullock Adrienne P To: "health_education_promotion at listsmart.osl.state.or.us" Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 9:05 AM Subject: [Health_Education_Promotion] FW: Flu Near You FYI? ? From:Tom Engle Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 9:13 PM Subject: Flu Near You ? I am asking for your participation in the APHA project called Flu Near You.? This is an experiment to find ways to track disease and symptoms.? This is part of the APHA Get Ready campaign. ? Go to: ? http://www.flunearyou.org/?a=a188147014f864 ? You will register, receive a confirmation email, then respond weekly to a very very very short survey. ? The APHA Public Health Nursing Section ? stands to acquire resources if a lot of people participate using this link.? ? So PLEASE pass the link on to your network.? This is for everyone.? ? We should be following experiments like this that use interesting connections to track diseases. ? For example, if you have not see it already, look at flu trends at google: ? http://www.google.org/flutrends/us/#US ? Again, click on the flu near you link above, participate, and share with your networks. ? te ? _____________________________________________________ Health_Education_Promotion mailing list Health_Education_Promotion at listsmart.osl.state.or.us http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/health_education_promotion Hosted by the Oregon State Library. The Library is not responsible for content. Questions related to message content should be directed to list owner(s) or the sender of the message, by phone or email. Technical questions? Call 503-378-8800. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From green.alissa at gmail.com Wed Dec 7 20:03:53 2011 From: green.alissa at gmail.com (Alissa Leavitt (Green)) Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 20:03:53 -0800 Subject: [Health_Education_Promotion] Community Health Education Manager Position at Evergreen Hospital in Washington Message-ID: See below for a position in Washington. Please note that I am not the contact for this position, contact shenderson at evergreenhealthcare.org if you have specific questions and see below for application information. Thank you! ******************************************************************************************************************************** Manager-Community Health Education Position Announcement at ? ? ?Evergreen Hospital (Shelly Henderson) Please see the position announcement below. ?If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. ? If you are interested in applying please click here: ?Manager-Community Health Education at Evergreen Hospital Manager of Community Health Education At Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, we value and encourage the individuality, involvement and expertise of our team members. Our high-tech, high-touch philosophy allows us to serve our patients to the highest level while appreciating each individual employee as a vital element in our highly skilled, compassionate patient care team. Our employees are dedicated to service excellence and family-centered care: with this commitment we partner providers with patients and families to deliver exceptional care to our community. Job Summary The Community Health Education Manager provides direction and oversight to the Community Health Education department (CHE). ?The manager leads a comprehensive and well planned community health education effort on behalf of Evergreen Healthcare. ?Responsibilities include directing the activities related to supporting the health and wellness of the community. ?Department goals and programs are supported by national and local health objectives and focus areas. The manager leads staff in planning, developing, implementing, promoting, managing and evaluating community health programs and services. ?Works in a way that encourages collaboration with community-based organizations. Qualifications and Requirements Education Background Bachelor's degree in health education, social service or health related field preferred. Work Experience -Minimum of 5 years' experience working in health education or related field -Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Health Education principles and competencies -Experienced working with health organizations, community agencies and businesses. -Experienced in project management & program planning and development -Experienced with developing and writing marketing material License or Certification Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) strongly preferred Shelly Henderson, CHES | Director-Production ?| Marketing, Community Health Education and Childbirth Education Phone: 425.899.2660 | MS #27 | shenderson at evergreenhealthcare.org | www.evergreenhospital.org Follow Evergreen on Facebook and Twitter Help us reach 4,000 followers by our 40th anniversary in March 2012 DISCLAIMER: Evergreen Healthcare Confidentiality Notice: This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message or you may call Evergreen Healthcare in Kirkland, WA U.S.A at (425)899-1740. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman2.u.washington.edu/pipermail/pnwhealth/attachments/20111207/d871e1ea/attachment-0001.htm _______________________________________________ From adrienne.p.mullock at state.or.us Fri Dec 9 11:02:02 2011 From: adrienne.p.mullock at state.or.us (Mullock Adrienne P) Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011 19:02:02 +0000 Subject: [Health_Education_Promotion] FW: Health Educator 3 Position Recruitment In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <289D2E5DC81B1042AF9C02CBE9C2A8B7B8E12F@WPDHSEXCL03.dhs.sdc.pvt> Job Opportunity in Marion Co. Happy Friday! From: John Kubasak [mailto:jkubasak at co.marion.or.us] Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 10:23 AM To: adrienne.p.mullock at state.or.us Subject: Re: Health Educator 3 Position Recruitment Below is a link to the county website posting about the job; a PDF of the posting is also attached, if that's easier. Health Educator 3 - Communicable Disease Thanks for your help! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Have a good weekend! Sincerely, John Kubasak Department Specialist 3 3180 Center Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503-584-4824 Phone 503-364-6552 Fax jkubasak at co.marion.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: HE3 - Immunization Coordinator.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 75652 bytes Desc: HE3 - Immunization Coordinator.pdf URL: From green.alissa at gmail.com Mon Dec 12 15:48:16 2011 From: green.alissa at gmail.com (Alissa Leavitt (Green)) Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:48:16 -0800 Subject: [Health_Education_Promotion] Flu near you- repost Message-ID: Dear Public Health Colleague: The Oregon Public Health Association with the American Public Health Association and several other organizations are undertaking an internet-based flu surveillance project called Flu Near You. It's a way of tracking flu symptoms using social networking. People will use the Flu Near You surveillance tool to report their flu symptoms, which will help map influenza in the U.S. You can also see who around you is reporting flu symptoms.? You can be part of this innovative study and help OPHA win incentives from APHA to further our mission of promoting public health in Oregon. All you have to do is sign up and then complete a brief survey (2 questions) every week for early detection of flu epidemics. To register visit http://www.flunearyou.org/?a=6eab68faf63182 While this is a epi survey over the course of the next 9 months, the Oregon Public Health Association stands to acquire financial incentives if a lot of people participate using this link.? Help support us, and track where the flu is showing up in your community. So PLEASE pass this link on to your social networks.? This is for everyone. We should be following experiments like this that use interesting connections to track diseases. For example, if you have not see it already, look at flu trends at google: http://www.google.org/flutrends/us/#US Again, click on the flu near you link above, participate, and share with your networks. Thanks for your time! (And apologies if I've previously notified you) Sincerely, Lesa Dixon-Gray OPHA Board Member -- Alissa Gabrielle Leavitt, MPH, CHES green.alissa at gmail.com 503-358-2331 From green.alissa at gmail.com Mon Dec 12 20:37:21 2011 From: green.alissa at gmail.com (Alissa Leavitt (Green)) Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:37:21 -0800 Subject: [Health_Education_Promotion] Two positions with Upstream Public Health in Portland Message-ID: Outreach Coordinator The outreach coordinator will be responsible for managing Upstream Public Health?s community engagement and mobilization efforts. Policy Coordinator ? Food and School Health The Food Policy Coordinator will have multiple responsibilities coordinating various aspects of three policy issues: 1) decreasing access and consumption of soda; 2) Farm to School; and 3) Coordinated School Health. These issue areas are at various stages and have different levels of coordination needs. The Coordinator will value advancing innovative, collaborative, and community-based policies to improve the public?s health. The Coordinator will work closely with our contract lobbyist, media firm, and coalitions on moving the issues forward and assist in the successful passage of the policies. This Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of coalition building and facilitation for at least one of the campaigns. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizing skills, along with expertise in food policy or related policy experience. This is a full time position based in Portland, OR. The Coordinator will report to the Co-Director. Please note that I am not the contact for these positions. Find more information, skills, responsibilities, and specific requirements see: http://www.upstreampublichealth.org/newsroom/jobs -- Alissa Gabrielle Leavitt, MPH, CHES green.alissa at gmail.com 503-358-2331 From green.alissa at gmail.com Tue Dec 13 14:20:05 2011 From: green.alissa at gmail.com (Alissa Leavitt (Green)) Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:20:05 -0800 Subject: [Health_Education_Promotion] Fwd: Great Upcoming Workshop In-Reply-To: <003001ccb9de$2a400a20$7ec01e60$@openadopt.org> References: <003001ccb9de$2a400a20$7ec01e60$@openadopt.org> Message-ID: See below for upcoming workshop... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shari Levine Date: Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 1:28 PM Subject: Great Upcoming Workshop To: "Alissa Leavitt (Green)" Hi Alissa,**** I was wondering if you?d like to post information on an upcoming workshop called ?Moving Beyond the Pregnancy options Dialogue? to your list serv. It?s sponsored by Planned Parenthood, Backline and Open Adoption & Family Services. I?m attaching a flyer. Here are the details:**** ========================================**** Join us for:**** MOVING BEYOND THE PREGNANCY OPTIONS DIALOGUE**** a skill and knowledge building workshop**** Friday, February 10, 2012 - Portland, Oregon**** ====================**** ** ** How do you help pregnant women explore all of their pregnancy options?**** ** ** Whether you've attended a PREGNANCY OPTIONS DIALOGUE training event in the past or not ? here's your chance to move beyond the initial conversation and gain the skills you need to put this vital information to use!**** ** ** ====**** At this innovative day-long workshop, participants will:**** ** ** * Deconstruct Case-Scenarios;**** * Discuss difficult questions and learn how to get beyond conversation stoppers;**** * Create a skeletal framework for options counseling that can be used in any setting; and**** * Build a pregnancy options toolkit with new counseling techniques and current, accurate information about each pregnancy option.**** ====**** ** ** ** ** Attending MOVING BEYOND THE PREGNANCY OPTIONS DIALOGUE will enhance your work with women and couples considering their pregnancy options. You will receive updated information regarding abortion, adoption and parenting to take back to your organization. These new tools will increase your ability to confidently provide thorough options counseling in your health clinic, classroom or counseling office.**** ** ** ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP:**** Place: Portland, Oregon**** Date: Friday, February 10, 2012**** Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.)**** Cost: $65 per Person**** ** ** Register Now: http://www.pregnancyoptionsdialogue.org/**** ** ** ====**** Sponsored by:**** * BACKLINE - http://www.yourbackline.org**** * OPEN ADOPTION & FAMILY SERVICES - http://www.openadopt.org/**** * PLANNED PARENTHOOD COLUMBIA WILLAMETTE - http://www.plannedparenthood.org/ppcw/**** ** ** To learn about future training events organized by these partners, subscribe to our event mailing list: http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=puprq4hab&p=oi&m=1108085358223 **** ========================================**** ##**** Thanks!**** Shari**** ** ** *Shari Levine, M.A. **Executive Director **Open Adoption & Family Services, Inc. *5200 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 250 Portland, OR 97239 Phone: 503-226-4870 Para Espa?ol: 1-800-985-6763 Fax: 503-226-4891 *Creating Lifelong Connections *www.openadopt.org**** **** *Support OA&FS. Shop OA&FS.***** *http://www.openadopt.org/index.php/about_oafs/support_oafs/** * **** [image: Description: Description: OpenAdopt_Logo_Inc.]**** ** ** -- Alissa Gabrielle Leavitt, MPH, CHES green.alissa at gmail.com 503-358-2331 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 22192 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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While OSU's 25,000 students study in Corvallis, many seek internship, job, and volunteer opportunities throughout Oregon. Last year nearly 60 nonprofits from around the state showcased their opportunities to hundreds of students. Due to last year's successful Expo, we are hoping to expand the opportunities presented to both our students and our nonprofit partners through this great networking event. The Nonprofit and Volunteering Expo will provide you the opportunity to promote your organization's programs and opportunities while recruiting our talented and diverse students interested in learning more about the nonprofit world. Our goal is to educate OSU students about the nonprofit field and available career opportunities, and to inspire students to intern, and/or volunteer with a nonprofit organization. When: January 25, 2012?1:00PM - 4:00 PM (You are welcome to set up as early as 12:00PM) Where: OSU Memorial Union Ballroom (on Jefferson between Waldo Place and 26th Street) Cost: $50 per table (credit card or check payable to Oregon State University Career Services). Fee will include use of a 6ft. or 8ft. table, table cloth, two chairs, and one parking permit per organization. We understand that this fee may deter you from attending, so please contact me for other payment arrangements including partial to full registration fee waivers?Parking: 1 permit per company is provided. Pick up permits in front of the Memorial Union as you unload. A shuttle is available to/from the parking garage Please use the following link to Beaver JobNet to register for the Expo: https://oregonstate-csm.symplicity.com/events/NPExpo12 The last day to register is January 18th - space is limited so please reserve early. Also, let us know if you have any questions about the event or require special accommodations. Courtney Nikolay?Graduate Intern?courtney.nikolay at oregonstate.edu -- Alissa Gabrielle Leavitt, MPH, CHES green.alissa at gmail.com 503-358-2331 From green.alissa at gmail.com Sun Dec 18 17:09:14 2011 From: green.alissa at gmail.com (Alissa Leavitt (Green)) Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:09:14 -0800 Subject: [Health_Education_Promotion] 4th Annual NW Environmental Health Conference February 10, 2012 Message-ID: Registration is open for the 4th Annual NW Environmental Health Conference. ?OPHA is one of the sponsors this year. ?The conference will be February 10, 2012. The conference hosts leading scientists, researchers, and health professionals in the multidisciplinary field of Environmental Health to continue our robust dialogue on the interrelationship between the environment and health and healthcare practices. The 2012 conference will focus on environmental chemical contributors to obesity and diabetes and explore how such health disparities may arise, in part, because of different levels of exposures to chemicals of concern. The 2012 keynote speakers are: Jerrold Heindel, PhD, an expert on Reproductive & Developmental Toxicology, and the Acting Chief of the Cellular, Organs & Systems Pathobiology Branch of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in Research Triangle, NC Jose Bravo, the Executive Director for the Just Transition Alliance in Chula Vista, CA In addition to our keynotes, the conference will include presentations from numerous national and regional environmental health experts, researchers, educators, and advocates. Register here:http://www.oeconline.org/our-work/healthier-lives/healthprofessionals/2012-4th-annual-nw-environmental-health-conference -- Alissa Gabrielle Leavitt, MPH, CHES green.alissa at gmail.com 503-358-2331