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From: COULTER-THOMPSON Emilee I
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INVITATION - Oregon Public Health Week: April 1-7, 2013

Public Health is Return on Investment (ROI): Save Lives, Save Money
Poor health comes at a significant cost to all Oregonians, but research shows investing in public health and prevention makes a big difference. Please join Oregon's public health partners for National Public Health Week as they promote opportunities for continuing health and wellness for all Oregonians.

Upcoming Oregon Public Health Week Events:

Northwest Health Foundation - Youth Photo Contest Launches April 1
Entries may be submitted through this link<http://nwhf.org/photocontest/> which will be updated and open to accept photos on April 1,2013. Entries will close on Friday, April 26. As in previous years, first, second and third place winners will win $300, $200 and $100 respectively. The winning photos from last year can be seen here<http://nwhf.org/conversation/comments/pc_2012/>. Look for more details on the contest will be released in our March 2013 e-news at http://nwhf.org/news/. Download full event flyer here<https://opha.memberclicks.net/assets/documents/youth%20photo%20contest%20poster%202013.pdf>.

13th Annual Multnomah County Public Health Heroes Celebration
When: Monday, April 1, 2013 from 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Multnomah Building Boardroom 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214

Multnomah County Health Department recognizes that there are many people and organizations working in our community to help others make their lives better. On Monday April 1, the Board of County Commissioners will recognize this year's Public Health Heroes - those people and organizations in our community who support and promote public health. This event is free and open to the public. Reception to follow; light refreshments will be served. This is a community event and we encourage community members to nominate their Public Health Heroes.

Using DMV Records for Obesity Tracking
Presented by Daniel Morris
When: Monday, April 1 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Where: Portland State Office Building Room 1B 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232

Public health agencies need reliable local data to guide prevention efforts. Obesity prevention is one of public health's top priorities today. DMV records can be used to track the population's weight status at a sub-county level, providing great detail on trends and disparities. This presentation covers the Oregon Environmental Public Health Tracking (Oregon Tracking) Program's work to validate data from DMV records, and demonstrates several applications to inform research and public health interventions. Please visit Oregon Tracking's website for our report that presents findings from the largest validation study conducted on DMV records and demonstrates applications for the data. www.healthoregon.org/epht<http://www.healthoregon.org/epht>
***To Register for Remote Participation: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5714558102983848192

Climate Change & Health Talk
When: April 1, 2013 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Where: Mercy Medical Center, Rooms A & B 2700 Stewart Parkway, Roseburg, OR

The Douglas County Global Warming Coalition will host a community forum on Climate Change & Health, featuring Dr. Andy Harris, Senior Instructor of the Global Health Center at Oregon Health & Sciences University. Dr. Harris will provide a vivid and compelling presentation covering the latest scientific research on climate change and the potential effects of climate change on our health and safety. Click here<https://opha.memberclicks.net/assets/documents/climate%20change%20%20health.pdf> to view full event flyer.

Bring Out Your Dead! An Illustrated History of Plagues
When: Monday, April 1, 6:30 p.m - 8:00 p.m.
Where: McMenamins Old St. Francis School in Father Luke's Room, 700 NW Bond St. in Bend

The event will especially feature a unique talk about the history and current-day Black Plague. The plague presentation will begin after a welcome from the Des Chutes Historical Museum, and a brief health progress talk by the County's Health Services Department. "Bring Out Your Dead! An Illustrated History of Plague", a free presentation by COCC Professor Mark Eberle, will be the highlight of National Public Health Week in Deschutes County.

Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide
Presented by NY Times Columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas D. Kristof
When: Monday, April 1 at 7:00 PM
Where: Reed College, Portland

Nicholas D. Kristof will discuss his work documenting global maltreatment of women and efforts to combat such oppression, as detailed in the book he and his wife, Sheryl WuDunn, coauthored, Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. He argues that women's empowerment through autonomy and health is important not only from a human rights perspective, but also as key to economic progress.

Promoting Radon Testing and Mitigation in Oregon
Presented by Daniel Morris
When: Tuesday, April 2 9:30 - 10:00 AM
Where: Portland State Office Building Room 1B 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas formed by the natural breakdown of uranium in rock, soil and water. Colorless, odorless and tasteless, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. In this presentation we identify geologic formations in the Portland area associated with higher radon hazards, and assess the impact of recent educational efforts to promote radon testing and mitigation.
***To Register for Remote Participation: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2096115913507971072

The American Heart Association and Union Bank invite you to celebrate National Walking Day
When: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 12noon
Where: 121 SW Salmon, Portland Plaza

On this day, Americans are encouraged to lace up their sneakers and take at least 30 minutes out of their day to get up and walk. We want to invite your company to participate this year. Participating in National Walking Day is an excellent way to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity and to motivate a healthier environment in the workplace.

Awareness Through Movement Seminar
Presented by John Crawford
When: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Portland State Office Building Room 1B 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232

Human movement is largely learned and movement patterns become habits. This method is based on activating the brain and nervous system to changethese patterns. This seminar will explain the method and we will practice several short lessons. These are easy andgentle, no special requirements needed, other thanyour brain. Download full event flyer here.<https://opha.memberclicks.net/assets/documents/somaticsflyer.pdf>

Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare - CNN's Visionary Documentary on Health Care Reform
When: April 3, 2013 from 7:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Location: OHSU Auditorium 3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Rd., Portland, Oregon 97239-3098

ESCAPE FIRE exposes the perverse nature of American healthcare, contrasting the powerful forces opposing change with the compelling stories of pioneering leaders and the patients they seek to help. The film is about finding a way out. It's about saving the health of a nation. Click here<https://opha.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_139871> to register for the Escape Fire Screening at OHSU. Download full event flyer here.<https://opha.memberclicks.net/assets/documents/escape%20fire%20flyer%20300%20dpi%20final.pdf>

***Additional viewing available on Tuesday April 2, 2013 12:00 noon- 2:00 pm at the Portland State Office Building, Room 1E 800 NE Oregon Street Portland, OR 97232. Download full event flyer here.<https://opha.memberclicks.net/assets/documents/opha%20flyer%20escape%20fire%20psob.doc>

Legislative Day of Action - Oregon Alliance to Prevent Gun Violence
Sponsored by Ceasefire Oregon, Moms Demand Action, and The Brady Campaign
When: Thursday, April 4, 2013 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Capitol Building, Salem

Please join us for a Day of Action to Prevent Gun Violence in Salem on April 4. Tragically, 45 years ago on April 4, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed. We will call on the Oregon legislature to honor his memory by enacting common-sense legislation to prevent gun violence. Join us for workshops, legislative training, sign up to visit with your legislators. View the Memorial Wall or take part in Video Testimonials (filming for Public Service Announcements, PSAs). Click here<http://www.ceasefireoregon.org/cfo/index.html> for more information about this event. Download full event flyer here<https://opha.memberclicks.net/assets/documents/alliance%20flyer.pdf>.

Join LLoyd TMA<http://www.lloydtma.org> for a Lunchtime Art Walk!
When: Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 11:45am
Where: Meet in the lobby of the Portland State Office Building 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232

MindfulParenting: Return on Investment Session
Presented by Sheri Louis
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Portland State Office Building Room 1B 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232

This talk will help you have a better understanding of a child's brain development and how to help them understand/ and manage their time. Download full event flyer here<https://opha.memberclicks.net/assets/documents/mindful%20parenting.pdf>.

An Evening with Michael Moss - Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us
When: Thursday, April 4th 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: OHSU Auditorium 3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Rd. Portland, Oregon 97239-3098

>From this Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter at The New York Times comes the explosive story of the rise of the processed food industry and its link to the emerging obesity epidemic. Download full event flyer here<https://opha.memberclicks.net/assets/documents/moss%20flyer%20final.pdf>.

***Satellite viewings now available in La Grande<https://opha.memberclicks.net/assets/documents/michael%20moss%20-%20la%20grande.docx>, Klamath Falls<https://opha.memberclicks.net/assets/documents/michael%20moss%20-%20klamath%20falls.docx>, Ashland<https://opha.memberclicks.net/assets/documents/michael%20moss%20-%20ashland.docx> & Monmouth<https://opha.memberclicks.net/assets/documents/michael%20moss%20-%20monmouth.docx>.

2013 OMPH Student Poster Showcase
Date: Friday, April 5, 2013 11:00am-1:00pm
Location: Portland State Office Building Rooms 1B & 1D 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232

The Oregon Master of Public Health Program is excited to showcase the work of several OMPH students. On Friday, April 5, 2013 from 11:00am-1:00pm the Oregon Health Authority will host OMPH students to present posters. This showcase is a venue for students to share their research, projects, and field experiences with peers and public health colleagues. Students present posters on a broad range of topics.

The 10th Annual Western Regional International Health Conference
When: April 5 (Friday at noon) to April 7, 2013 (Sunday at noon)
Where: Global Health Center - Oregon Health & Science University, Portland OR

Conference Theme: Global Health in Changing Environments - Hosted by the OHSU Global Health Center Student Interest Group
Keynote Title: "Sustainable Cities: The New Human Habitat" - Presented by Howard Frumkin, MD, MPH, DrPH
Keynote Address: Begins at 6:30 p.m., April 5th, at the Portland Art Museum

5th Annual State of Cultural Competency Community Forum
Hosted by the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon
When: April 6th, 2013 9am-3:30pm
Where: PCC SE Center, 2305 SE 82nd Ave Portland, OR 97216
Cost: Free for the first 60 registrations, $10 after. Register at http://tinyurl.com/APIHealth2013.

How can Cultural Competency affect our health? On April 6th, 2013 the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon will be hosting the 5th Annual State of Cultural Competency Community Forum to address this important question. The forum is a place where leaders of the API community come together to educate ourselves and each other on the progress that is being made in Oregon. Please visit http://tinyurl.com/APIHealthFlyer to fie full event flyer.

Bend Threads of Life Quilt Presentation
When: April 7th, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: American Red Cross 815 SW Bond St, Suite 110 Bend, OR

Join Donate Life Northwest as they present the 15th Threads of Life Quilt. The Threads of Life Quilt features squares created by those connected to and affected by donation and transplantation.

Take A Walk With Us! Healthy Kids, Healthy Portland Campaign Canvassing Event
When: April 6th 10:00 am - 1:00 pm & April 7th 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Healthy Kids, Healthy Portland needs your help today! Please join our WALK FOR KIDS literature drop canvass. Voters need to hear from their neighbors and community members. Since you understand how important this issue is and immense benefit of water fluoridation better than most - this makes your voice so important for voters to hear! Please RSVP for April 6 and/or 7th by contacting Paloma: 971.271.8462[X]; paloma.newcombe at politicorps.org<mailto:paloma.newcombe at politicorps.org>. Please visit us to learn more: www.HealthyKidsHealthyPortland.org<http://www.HealthyKidsHealthyPortland.org>



For additional information about these events, please visit http://www.oregonpublichealth.org/events.

Download the printable Public Health Week at a Glance Calendar here.<https://opha.memberclicks.net/assets/documents/2013%20phw%20-%20calendar%20final6.pdf>

Click here<http://www.oregonpublichealth.org/public-health-week> for more information about Oregon Public Health Week.

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