From Carrie.L.Washburn at state.or.us Wed Aug 6 09:09:51 2008 From: Carrie.L.Washburn at state.or.us (Carrie L WASHBURN) Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 09:09:51 -0700 Subject: [ORDiabCoalition] Eagle Book Series: CDC Native Diabetes Wellness Program Message-ID: <2FE93DA9114E7E4A9A2EB70A77C9FFD301A4B43C@LTA3VS003.ees.hhs.gov> Hope some of you may find this resource useful. -Carrie Carrie Washburn Beck, M.P.H. Program Coordinator - Oregon Diabetes Program Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Program Oregon Department of Human Services, Public Health Division 800 N.E. Oregon Street, Suite 730 Portland, OR 97232-2162 Phone: 971.673.0984 Fax: 971.673.0994 Email: carrie.l.washburn at state.or.us www.healthoregon.org/diabetes Would you like to receive the Oregon Diabetes Coalition quarterly electronic newsletter? Reply to this email, and put "Add me to the ODC Newsletter List" in the subject line. Would you like to join the ORDiabCoalition listserv? Sign up at: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/ordiabcoalition >>> "Ranger, Cherryll (CDC/CCHP/NCCDPHP)" 8/5/2008 9:28:22 AM >>> Hello everyone, I hope you and your colleagues find this useful -- the animation of the Eagle Books is on the internet for viewing and we will get the full featured animimation of the Eagle Books on DVD's out for distribution by the end of August if all goes as planned. Please let me know if you have questions. We look forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks in Atlanta. ~ Cherryll CDC -TV is currently making the soon to be released animated version of all 4 Eagle Books available for viewing on the internet at http://www.cdc.gov/CDCTV/ (To view the closed captions click on the balloon once the books open) The animated version of the Eagle Book series (Through the Eyes of the Eagle, Knees Lifted High, Plate Full of Color, and Tricky Treats) has been created for availability on DVD from the Native Diabetes Wellness Program (NDP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The DVD can be used in many ways as an interactive tool with parents, teachers and communities to engage children in activities and discussions about healthy eating and the joy of being active while looking to traditional ways to stay healthy and prevent type 2 diabetes. The author of the original Eagle Books, Georgia Perez, provides the narration for the animated videos. Children and adults from the Standing Rock Sioux tribal nation bring the book characters alive with their creative voice talent. The DVD has many special features including: Three American Indian language translations (Chickasaw, Paiute, Shoshone) Spanish translations Closed Captioning (CC) and Video Descriptions (for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing/Blind and Visually Impaired) Information about the author and illustrators Resources for children, parents, teachers and communities To assist teachers and parents the DVD can be stopped and started for listening to elders, demonstrating fun ways to be active, describing the many colored fruits and vegetables from Mother Earth, and deciding what is a ?sometimes? or ?everyday? food selection. Teachers and parents may also find the DVD can be used as a read-along tool to accompany the print copies of the Eagle Books. Join the fun and watch the Eagle Books characters come alive on the DVD and the internet today. If you have quesions about the animation please contact Cherryll Ranger chr4 at cdc.gov ***The full featured Eagle Book animation series on DVD will be available after August 2008 for distribution through CDC-INFO www.cdc.gov, 1-800-CDC-INFO and the Indian Health Service online ordering system. Be sure to watch other videos on the CDC-TV website about stopping violence , all hazard preparedness and access many other resources http://www.cdc.gov/CDCTV/ CAPT Cherryll Ranger US PHS CDC Native Diabetes Wellness Program 4770 Buford Hwy K10 Atlanta, GA 30341 770.488-5468 chr4 at cdc.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Clinical Supervisor/ Public Health Program Manager Asian Health and Service Center Office Phone:503-872-8822, ext 233 Fax: 503-872-8825 Email address: gkim at ahscpdx.org Website: www.ahscpdx.org DISCLAIMER: This message is intended for the sole use of the individual to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose, or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete this message. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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This no-cost educational meeting is being brought to you by the Oregon Adult Immunization Coalition and its supporting agencies. Our annual Flu Summit will be held on September 16th from 9:30-3:30 at the Monarch Hotel in Clackamas, Oregon. The curriculum will use both lecture and interactive to provide: an overview of influenza, examine State and National efforts to prevent influenza, plenary topics on chronic disease and their relationship with influenza, and interactive workshops on storage, handling, vaccine administration, and dealing with media contacts. Webinar option will be provided for attendees who prefer to participate from their computers. Our intended audience includes all immunization providers, public health staff, employee health specialists, infection control specialists, hospital administrators, health educators, medical assistants, nursing home and long-term care administrators, tribal health, health professional students, immunizing pharmacists, hospital pharmacists, and other immunization stakeholders. See the draft agenda and the printable save the date attached. Electronic invites will follow soon. For more information, to get added to the e-invite list, or to be an exhibitor at the Flu Summit, contact the OAIC Coordinator: Bryan Goodin at 971-673-0472 // bryan.goodin at state.or.us . Regards, ~Bryan R. Bryan Goodin Adult Immunization Coordinator, Oregon Adult Immunization Coalition Coordinator direct line: (971) 673-0472 fax: (971) 673-0278 reception: (971) 673-0300 800 NE Oregon St, #370 Portland, OR 97232 http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/imm/adults/OAIC.shtml -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Flu Summit 2008 save the date.ppt Type: application/vnd.ms-powerpoint Size: 123392 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Today's Topics: 1. Eagle Book Series: CDC Native Diabetes Wellness Program (Carrie L WASHBURN) 2. Asian Community Hlth Fair 8/16: Asian Health & Service Ctr (Carrie L WASHBURN) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 09:09:51 -0700 From: "Carrie L WASHBURN" Subject: [ORDiabCoalition] Eagle Book Series: CDC Native Diabetes Wellness Program To: "Lopez, Kerri" , ordiabcoalition at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Message-ID: <2FE93DA9114E7E4A9A2EB70A77C9FFD301A4B43C at LTA3VS003.ees.hhs.gov> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hope some of you may find this resource useful. -Carrie Carrie Washburn Beck, M.P.H. Program Coordinator - Oregon Diabetes Program Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Program Oregon Department of Human Services, Public Health Division 800 N.E. Oregon Street, Suite 730 Portland, OR 97232-2162 Phone: 971.673.0984 Fax: 971.673.0994 Email: carrie.l.washburn at state.or.us www.healthoregon.org/diabetes Would you like to receive the Oregon Diabetes Coalition quarterly electronic newsletter? Reply to this email, and put "Add me to the ODC Newsletter List" in the subject line. Would you like to join the ORDiabCoalition listserv? Sign up at: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/ordiabcoalition >>> "Ranger, Cherryll (CDC/CCHP/NCCDPHP)" 8/5/2008 9:28:22 AM >>> Hello everyone, I hope you and your colleagues find this useful -- the animation of the Eagle Books is on the internet for viewing and we will get the full featured animimation of the Eagle Books on DVD's out for distribution by the end of August if all goes as planned. Please let me know if you have questions. We look forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks in Atlanta. ~ Cherryll CDC -TV is currently making the soon to be released animated version of all 4 Eagle Books available for viewing on the internet at http://www.cdc.gov/CDCTV/ (To view the closed captions click on the balloon once the books open) The animated version of the Eagle Book series (Through the Eyes of the Eagle, Knees Lifted High, Plate Full of Color, and Tricky Treats) has been created for availability on DVD from the Native Diabetes Wellness Program (NDP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The DVD can be used in many ways as an interactive tool with parents, teachers and communities to engage children in activities and discussions about healthy eating and the joy of being active while looking to traditional ways to stay healthy and prevent type 2 diabetes. The author of the original Eagle Books, Georgia Perez, provides the narration for the animated videos. Children and adults from the Standing Rock Sioux tribal nation bring the book characters alive with their creative voice talent. The DVD has many special features including: Three American Indian language translations (Chickasaw, Paiute, Shoshone) Spanish translations Closed Captioning (CC) and Video Descriptions (for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing/Blind and Visually Impaired) Information about the author and illustrators Resources for children, parents, teachers and communities To assist teachers and parents the DVD can be stopped and started for listening to elders, demonstrating fun ways to be active, describing the many colored fruits and vegetables from Mother Earth, and deciding what is a ?sometimes? or ?everyday? food selection. Teachers and parents may also find the DVD can be used as a read-along tool to accompany the print copies of the Eagle Books. Join the fun and watch the Eagle Books characters come alive on the DVD and the internet today. If you have quesions about the animation please contact Cherryll Ranger chr4 at cdc.gov ***The full featured Eagle Book animation series on DVD will be available after August 2008 for distribution through CDC-INFO www.cdc.gov, 1-800-CDC-INFO and the Indian Health Service online ordering system. Be sure to watch other videos on the CDC-TV website about stopping violence , all hazard preparedness and access many other resources http://www.cdc.gov/CDCTV/ CAPT Cherryll Ranger US PHS CDC Native Diabetes Wellness Program 4770 Buford Hwy K10 Atlanta, GA 30341 770.488-5468 chr4 at cdc.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Clinical Supervisor/ Public Health Program Manager Asian Health and Service Center Office Phone:503-872-8822, ext 233 Fax: 503-872-8825 Email address: gkim at ahscpdx.org Website: www.ahscpdx.org DISCLAIMER: This message is intended for the sole use of the individual to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose, or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete this message. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/ordiabcoalition/attachments/2 0080806/3b106381/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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I encourage you to share this with your partners. We are aware of several diabetes projects already being funded by RWJ - and we would love to see more of them. BZP Finding Answers Launches Third Call for Proposals (CFP) Download the CFP http://www.solvingdisparities.org/media/file/cfp_FindingAnswers3.pdf The CFP requests submissions for projects to evaluate interventions with the potential to reduce racial and ethnic health care disparities in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, depression and diabetes. Finding Answers seeks proposals that evaluate policy, organizational, provider, patient, or community focused interventions. All interventions must be integrated into a system of ongoing medical care. Proposals from community-based organizations, employers and health plans are also encouraged. Grants awarded through the Finding Answers initiative range between $100,000 and $275,000. Please carefully read the CFP for all eligibility criteria, selection criteria and proposal submission instructions. Please note: * Brief proposals are due September 18, 2008. * Two applicant Web conferences will be held to allow potential applicants to ask questions about the CFP. For more details about the CFP and upcoming Web conferences, visit the Finding Answers Web site at www.SolvingDisparities.org . Please distribute the CFP to others with potential interest in the program. ________________________________ A national program supported by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation(r) with direction and technical assistance provided by the University of Chicago -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Carrie.L.Washburn at state.or.us Tue Aug 12 09:54:33 2008 From: Carrie.L.Washburn at state.or.us (Carrie L WASHBURN) Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:54:33 -0700 Subject: [ORDiabCoalition] OAIC Annual Flu Summit **Date Changed to 9-30-08** Message-ID: <20080812T095433Z_E8F200090000@DHS.STATE.OR.US> >>> Bryan GOODIN 8/6/2008 3:11 PM >>> Please pardon the repeat notice, our 5th Annual Flu Summit has been moved to September 30th due to a conflict with another important influenza meeting in Portland on the 16th. Below is the revised announcement and attached are revised agenda and save-the-date. E-invites will come out early next week by email... to get on that list please use the 'Join OAIC' form on the OAIC website (http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/imm/adults/OAIC.shtml) or check back for the RSVP link which will appear on that site during the week of August 11th. ****************************************************************** Announcing the 5th Annual Oregon Flu Summit! Save-the-Date! Please help us by sharing this announcement with your community and vaccination partners! This no-cost educational meeting is being brought to you by the Oregon Adult Immunization Coalition and its supporting agencies. Our annual Flu Summit will be held on September 30th from 9:30-3:30 at the Monarch Hotel in Clackamas, Oregon. The curriculum will use both lecture and interactive to provide: ? an overview of influenza ? examine State and National efforts to prevent influenza ? plenary topics on chronic disease and their relationship with influenza, ? interactive workshops: o Vaccine storage & Handling o Vaccine administration & recommendations o Media contacts, press releases, & clinic announcements o ALERT IIS and influenza A Webinar option will be provided for attendees who prefer to participate from their computers. Click Here to see an agenda, print a save-the-date, RSVP, get added to the e-vite list, or to learn about exhibiting at the Flu Summit. Our intended audience includes all immunization providers, public health staff, employee health specialists, infection control specialists, hospital administrators, health educators, medical assistants, nursing home and long-term care administrators, tribal health, health professional students, immunizing pharmacists, hospital pharmacists, and other immunization stakeholders. See the draft agenda and the printable save the date attached. Electronic invites will follow soon, get added to the e-vite list by visiting the OAIC website (http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/imm/adults/OAIC.shtml) and joining our Coalition listserv using the form provided, or check the OAIC website for the RSVP link beginning August 11th. For more information, or to be an exhibitor, contact the OAIC Coordinator: Bryan Goodin at 971-673-0472 // bryan.goodin at state.or.us. R. Bryan Goodin Adult Immunization Coordinator, Oregon Adult Immunization Coalition Coordinator direct line: (971) 673-0472 fax: (971) 673-0278 reception: (971) 673-0300 800 NE Oregon St, #370 Portland, OR 97232 http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/imm/adults/OAIC.shtml -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Flu Summit 2008 save the date.ppt Type: application/vnd.ms-powerpoint Size: 123392 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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For questions contact, Kirsten Aird at kirsten.g.aird at state.or.us, or at 971-673-1053. Kirsten Aird, MPH (971) 673-1053 kirsten.g.aird at state.or.us Community Programs Manager Tobacco Prevention and Education Program Department of Human Services 800 NE Oregon St., Suite 730 Portland, OR 97232 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Carrie.L.Washburn at state.or.us Wed Aug 13 09:26:38 2008 From: Carrie.L.Washburn at state.or.us (Carrie L WASHBURN) Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:26:38 -0700 Subject: [ORDiabCoalition] two new job openings at DHS Message-ID: <20080813T092406Z_575400160000@DHS.STATE.OR.US> >>> "Sarah E BARTELMANN" 8/13/2008 9:24 AM >>> FYI - and please share with anyone who might be interested! WISEWOMAN Program Coordinator - closing on September 2. Living Well Coordinator - closing on August 28 Position descriptions are attached. Carrie Washburn Beck, M.P.H. Program Coordinator - Oregon Diabetes Program Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Program Oregon Department of Human Services, Public Health Division 800 N.E. Oregon Street, Suite 730 Portland, OR 97232-2162 Phone: 971.673.0984 Fax: 971.673.0994 Email: carrie.l.washburn at state.or.us www.healthoregon.org/diabetes Would you like to receive the Oregon Diabetes Coalition quarterly electronic newsletter? Reply to this email, and put "Add me to the ODC Newsletter List" in the subject line. Would you like to join the ORDiabCoalition listserv? Sign up at: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/ordiabcoalition -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: LEHS8750 Portland.doc Type: application/msword Size: 53248 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The brochure is also available on the website at http://www.epdiabetes.org//images//diabetes%20brochure%2008.pdf "Eliminating diabetes and its complications." Henry Brutus, CEO El Paso Diabetes Association Empowerment, Promotion, Detection, Access 2101 N. Oregon St. El Paso, Texas 79902 (915) 532-6280 (915) 598-3732 (fax) www.epdiabetes.org This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. 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To register for the Flu Summit, click the link below: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8OvV4Sb_2fd0IsrWnYtSIrNA_3d_3d For more information on: agenda, location, exhibiting, or the OAIC, please visit our website: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/imm/adults/OAIC.shtml . There is also a link to register. Attached: Flu Summit Save the Date, Flu Summit Agenda OPIC Roundtables in Newport and Medford The Oregon Partnership to Immunize Children (OPIC) has opened registration for two training meetings in Eastern Oregon. Attached are save-the-dates and a registration form for the OPIC Roundtables. These meeting cover pertinent immunization topics and include a VFC (Vaccines for Children Program) training. Attached: OPIC Registration Form, OPIC Agenda Thanks, ~Bryan R. 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Name: 2008 Flu Summit Agenda 7.24.08 Draft .doc Type: application/msword Size: 31232 bytes Desc: not available URL: From Carrie.L.Washburn at state.or.us Tue Aug 19 13:23:32 2008 From: Carrie.L.Washburn at state.or.us (Carrie L WASHBURN) Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:23:32 -0700 Subject: [ORDiabCoalition] OR Public Hlth Assoc '08 Conference - Registration Open Message-ID: <20080819T132332Z_E8F200090000@DHS.STATE.OR.US> >>> Tom R ENGLE 8/18/2008 3:21 PM >>> PH Community - Registration for the 2008 OPHA Annual Conference is open. This is going to be a great conference. We are fortunate to have the Linda Degutis, APHA President able to attend and speak at the conference. Dan Beauchamp, author of books such as The Health of the Republic and New Ethics for the Public?s Health, will speak to us. The Coalition of Local Health Officials and the State Public Health Division will speak to gaps and plans for local public health. Barney Speight will deliver a session, with the timing just right to hear about the work of the Health Fund Board. Those are just the plenary sessions. Much much more. The registration form is attached and you can find it at http://oregonpublichealth.org/events.html te *************************************** Tom Engle RN, Oregon Public Health 800 NE Oregon St., Ste 930, Portland, Oregon 97232 9th Floor Reception Phone 971-673-1222 Fax 971-673-1299 Cell 503-806-2390 tom.r.engle at state.or.us at http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/lhd/ ********************************* Public Health Nursing http://www.ohsu.edu/library/publichealth/ DHS at a Glance http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/aboutdhs/docs/dhs-ataglance.pdf *************************************** Carrie Washburn Beck, M.P.H. Program Coordinator - Oregon Diabetes Program Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Program Oregon Department of Human Services, Public Health Division 800 N.E. Oregon Street, Suite 730 Portland, OR 97232-2162 Phone: 971.673.0984 Fax: 971.673.0994 Email: carrie.l.washburn at state.or.us www.healthoregon.org/diabetes Would you like to receive the Oregon Diabetes Coalition quarterly electronic newsletter? Reply to this email, and put "Add me to the ODC Newsletter List" in the subject line. Would you like to join the ORDiabCoalition listserv? Sign up at: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/ordiabcoalition -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: OPHA 2008.doc Type: application/msword Size: 44544 bytes Desc: not available URL: From Carrie.L.Washburn at state.or.us Fri Aug 22 10:40:24 2008 From: Carrie.L.Washburn at state.or.us (Carrie L WASHBURN) Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:40:24 -0700 Subject: [ORDiabCoalition] Healthy Eating Summit - Save the Date 11/10/08 Message-ID: <20080822T104024Z_E8F200090000@DHS.STATE.OR.US> Healthy Eating Summit November 10, 2008 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR Be part of this important summit to equip health, nutrition, and education professionals with tools to improve the food choices and health of Oregonians. Watch for more information, including registration details, in the coming weeks. ~ A limited number of student discounts and scholarships will be available. ~ For more information, contact Jeri Greenberg, MS at jerig at oregondairycouncil.org or (503) 229-5033. The summit is possible thanks to our many sponsors and contributors: Nutrition Council of Oregon, Community Health Partnership, Nutrition Education Services/ Oregon Dairy Council, OSU Extension/Family and Community Development, Oregon Department of Education/Child Nutrition Program, Oregon DHS - Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention, Office of Family Health, WIC, OHSU Center for Weight Regulation, Providence Health and Services. Please forward this information to interested colleagues. Our apologies if you have received duplicates of this message. Carrie Washburn Beck, M.P.H. Program Coordinator - Oregon Diabetes Program Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Program Oregon Department of Human Services, Public Health Division 800 N.E. Oregon Street, Suite 730 Portland, OR 97232-2162 Phone: 971.673.0984 Fax: 971.673.0994 Email: carrie.l.washburn at state.or.us www.healthoregon.org/diabetes Would you like to receive the Oregon Diabetes Coalition quarterly electronic newsletter? Reply to this email, and put "Add me to the ODC Newsletter List" in the subject line. Would you like to join the ORDiabCoalition listserv? Sign up at: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/ordiabcoalition -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From RRojo at HCNetwork.org Mon Aug 25 08:07:48 2008 From: RRojo at HCNetwork.org (Rojo, Rosa) Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:07:48 -0400 Subject: [ORDiabCoalition] FW: Join the Global Diabetes Walk 2008 Message-ID: <1356DBA6EAAC1B42B3B7BA7B3F2374AFBA11C0C05C@hcnexch02.hcnetwork.org> Our colleagues from Denmark send this important announcement. Hope you are able to participate. Rosa Rojo RN BSN CDE Diabetes Nurse Educator Tampa Family Health Centers 3402 N 2nd St Tampa, Fl 33605 (813)272-6240 ext 123 Fax: (813)247-5591 email: rrojo at hcnetwork.org http://www.TampaCHC.com ________________________________ From: contact at worlddiabetesfoundation.org [mailto:contact at worlddiabetesfoundation.org] Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 10:50 AM To: Rojo, Rosa Subject: Join the Global Diabetes Walk 2008 [http://www.worlddiabetesfoundation.org/media(5715,0)/WDFWLK08.jpg] You can make a difference this year! On World Diabetes Day 2007, more than 207,694 people from 70 countries on seven continents walked together to help raise awareness about diabetes. Thanks to the impressive support from people all over the world, the 2007 walk was the biggest ever in the history of the World Diabetes Foundation. Once again we request you to join the Global Diabetes Walk campaign on World Diabetes Day 14. Nov. 2008 Please sign up for a walk and join the World Diabetes Foundation and the International Diabetes Federation in creating awareness of diabetes around the world on 14th November - World Diabetes Day 2008. Please log onto; www.globaldiabeteswalk.net and download free toolkit and see the walks [http://www.worlddiabetesfoundation.org/media(5694,0)/WLKButton_sigup.gif] [http://www.worlddiabetesfoundation.org/media(5693,0)/WLKButton.Toolkit.gif] [http://www.worlddiabetesfoundation.org/media(5695,0)/WLKButtons.Photos07.gif] [http://www.worlddiabetesfoundation.org/media(5697,0)/WLKButtons.Film.gif] DISCLAIMER: This information, including any attachments, may contain legally privileged and/or highly confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient(s), or the employee responsible for delivery of this message to the intended recipient(s), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication and or attachments is strictly prohibited under State and Federal Laws. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender and follow appropriate actions for disposal. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Carrie.L.Washburn at state.or.us Thu Aug 28 10:48:02 2008 From: Carrie.L.Washburn at state.or.us (Carrie L WASHBURN) Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:48:02 -0700 Subject: [ORDiabCoalition] TPEP Annual Meeting - 10/21-22/08 Message-ID: <20080828T104802Z_E8F200090000@DHS.STATE.OR.US> Please join the Tobacco Prevention and Education Program for their 2008 Annual Meeting: Connecting the Dots This years meeting will be in Portland, Oregon at the Airport Embassy Suites on October 21-22, 2008. For more information about the meeting, including the agenda and registration information, please visit the following website: https://programs.regweb.com/beattygroup/TPEPAnnual2008/. For questions please contact Kirsten Aird at 971-673-1053, or at kirsten.g.aird at state.or.us. We hope to see you in October! Carrie Washburn Beck, M.P.H. Program Coordinator - Oregon Diabetes Program Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Program Oregon Department of Human Services, Public Health Division 800 N.E. Oregon Street, Suite 730 Portland, OR 97232-2162 Phone: 971.673.0984 Fax: 971.673.0994 Email: carrie.l.washburn at state.or.us www.healthoregon.org/diabetes Would you like to receive the Oregon Diabetes Coalition quarterly electronic newsletter? Reply to this email, and put "Add me to the ODC Newsletter List" in the subject line. Would you like to join the ORDiabCoalition listserv? Sign up at: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/ordiabcoalition -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Carrie.L.Washburn at state.or.us Fri Aug 29 08:37:03 2008 From: Carrie.L.Washburn at state.or.us (Carrie L WASHBURN) Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:37:03 -0700 Subject: [ORDiabCoalition] DHS: Program Analyst 2 - 2 full-time openings Message-ID: <20080829T083703Z_E8F200090000@DHS.STATE.OR.US> The Oregon Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention Program is currently recruiting for *two* Program Analyst 2 positions. The position announcement described below is also available on the Oregon Jobs website, www.oregonjobs.org, reference #LEHS8837, or http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/LEHS8837.shtml . This announcement closes on September 12, 2008. Please share this information with others who may be interested. Also, please feel free to contact me or Jean Anderson jean.r.anderson at state.or.us or 971-673-1034 with any questions. Thanks! Luci Longoria, MPH Community Programs Manager Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention luci.longoria at state.or.us phone 971-673-1064 Blackberry: 503-793-9247 Oregon Public Health Division 800 NE Oregon Street Suite 730 Portland OR 97232 Announcement Number: LEHS8837Date Posted: 08/28/2008 Classification Number: C0861Application Deadline: 09/12/2008 Job Location: PortlandAvailability: Full Time PROGRAM ANALYST 2 (Community Programs Coordinator) $3437.00 - $5026.00 Monthly These employment opportunities are with the Public Health Division, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There are two full-time openings with the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section located in Portland. One supports the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program; the other supports the Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program. A union represents these positions. **Please indicate on your PD100 which positions in which you wish to be considered, or if you wish to be considered for both. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to human services; AND two years experience coordinating or administering a human services related program. OR Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience coordinating or administering a human services related program. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING A State of Oregon Application Form PD100 that clearly shows you meet the minimum requirements listed under the QUALIFICATIONS section of the announcement AND; A cover letter (not to exceed three pages) that clearly addresses each of the following desired competencies listed below. If you do not respond to each of the desired competencies, you may not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competencies will be invited to interview. Experience providing training and technical assistance to diverse program partners (local public health agencies, tribes, community based organizations, health care, schools, business). What was your role in the assessment, planning, implementation, and delivery of that training and technical assistance? Experience brokering relationships and partnerships for public health or policy related goals among diverse constituencies (local public health agencies, tribes, community based organizations, health care, schools, business). Give an example of how you motivated organizations and people to participate in a public health (or related field) initiative. Experience in monitoring programs, grants or contracts for compliance and quality assurance. You may deliver, mail, e-mail or fax your completed application. It must be received no later than the application deadline. E-mail directly to DHS.Recruitment at state.or.us (Please include announcement number LEHS8837 in the subject line of the e-mail.) OR Mail or deliver your application materials to: Department of Human Services Recruitment and Retention Unit ATTENTION: Brett Marconeri 500 Summer Street NE, E22 Salem OR 97301-1099 Or FAX your application to 503-378-2249 When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following: Access the DHS website at http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/index.shtml Contact your local Oregon Employment Department office. If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a criminal background and driving records check. Any history of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Position Overview ? Diabetes Prevention & Control Program Responsible for providing technical expertise to Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention staff, local public health departments, tribes, community organizations, voluntary agencies and other chronic disease prevention partners to implement and evaluate interventions at the community and organization level which promote community norms change and decrease tobacco use, increase physical activity, assure access to healthy foods, and promote access to chronic disease self-management programs. A specific emphasis and priority will be promoting ?Best Practices? for chronic disease prevention and self-management which are consistent with recommendations from CDC and includes efforts toward local and organizational policy work and community mobilization around chronic disease prevention and self-management issues. Oversee the development, funding, and implementation of multiple community, tribal, and organizational workplans. Monitor and provide for response to requests for information from the public and assist with communication between the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section and funded projects. This will include attendance at statewide and regional meetings across Oregon, meetings to address outreach to specific populations. The person in this position provides technical expertise and coordinates section-wide activities related to Diabetes. Participate in teleconferences and attend national meetings as appropriate to stay current with national guidelines and best practices related to Diabetes. Other duties as assigned. Position Overview ? Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Program Responsible for providing technical expertise to Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention staff, local public health departments, tribes, community organizations, voluntary agencies and other chronic disease prevention partners to implement and evaluate interventions at the community and organization level which promote community norms change and decrease tobacco use, increase physical activity, assure access to healthy foods, and promote access to chronic disease self-management programs. A specific emphasis and priority will be promoting ?Best Practices? for chronic disease prevention and self-management which are consistent with recommendations from CDC and includes efforts toward local and organizational policy work and community mobilization around chronic disease prevention and self-management issues. Oversee the development, funding, and implementation of multiple community, tribal, and organizational workplans. Monitor and provide for response to requests for information from the public and assist with communication between the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section and funded projects. This will include attendance at statewide and regional meetings across Oregon, meetings to address outreach to specific populations. Provide technical expertise and coordinate section-wide activities related to Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention. Participate in teleconferences and attend national meetings as appropriate to stay current with national guidelines and best practices related to Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention. Other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Routine travel (both in-state and out-of-state) to attend meetings, conferences, and make presentations. You must have a valid driver?s license and an acceptable driving record. If not, you must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation. Use of personal computers, short time lines on many projects, attendance at evening meetings. EXCITING NEWS! The State of Oregon is transitioning to a new application and recruitment process and in order to be considered for specific employment opportunities with the State of Oregon, you will be asked to apply online by registering and completing your profile using http://www.iMatchSkills.org. This process will only require you to register once and allow you to apply to multiple state job opportunities. Online applications will only be available for a limited number of positions and for a select few state agencies. DHS is encouraging all employees to create a user profile on iMatchSkills and to do so you will need your State Employee Identification Number (SEIN). Your SEIN (OR#######) number is listed on your Oregon State Payroll System pay stub. If you need additional assistance in completing your online registration, please contact your local Employment Department field office. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/salary.shtml PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 5494 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 93 bytes Desc: not available URL: From Carrie.L.Washburn at state.or.us Fri Aug 29 11:16:20 2008 From: Carrie.L.Washburn at state.or.us (Carrie L WASHBURN) Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:16:20 -0700 Subject: [ORDiabCoalition] Farewell and Thank you! Message-ID: <20080829T111620Z_E8F200090000@DHS.STATE.OR.US> Greetings. I want to let all of you know that today is my last day with the DHS, Oregon Diabetes Program - I am returning to school to begin the Dietetic Internship program at OHSU. It has been a pleasure working with all of you over the past two and a half years. If you have questions related to the Oregon Diabetes Program or the Oregon Diabetes Coalition, please contact Jean Anderson at jean.r.anderson at state.or.us or 971-673-0984. Best to all of you, Carrie Washburn Beck Carrie Washburn Beck, M.P.H. Program Coordinator - Oregon Diabetes Program Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Program Oregon Department of Human Services, Public Health Division 800 N.E. Oregon Street, Suite 730 Portland, OR 97232-2162 Phone: 971.673.0984 Fax: 971.673.0994 Email: carrie.l.washburn at state.or.us www.healthoregon.org/diabetes Would you like to receive the Oregon Diabetes Coalition quarterly electronic newsletter? Reply to this email, and put "Add me to the ODC Newsletter List" in the subject line. Would you like to join the ORDiabCoalition listserv? Sign up at: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/ordiabcoalition -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kdickerson84 at msn.com Sat Aug 30 12:35:22 2008 From: kdickerson84 at msn.com (Kristin DICKERSON) Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:35:22 -0700 Subject: [ORDiabCoalition] ORDiabCoalition Digest, Vol 13, Issue 15 References: Message-ID: It has been a pleasure working with you! Best wishes on Back To School, And your marriage! sincerely, Kay dickerson