E V E N T S - Alabama Department of Public Health

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JULY - SEPTEMBER, 2008

A Quarterly Publication of the Alabama Department of Public Health

Improving minority health improves Alabama's health

MinorityHealthEVENTS, July - September 2008

Calendar of Events

A Quarterly Publication of the Alabama Department of Public Health's Office of Minority Health

"A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings, and learn how by his own thought to derive benefit from his illnesses."

(Hippocrates)

JULY EVENTS

FOCUS PROGRAM

The purpose of the Focus Program is to promote school and community partnerships for prevention of HIV/AIDS and other adolescent risk behaviors. Visit the Focus Program website: thefocusprogram. com. These workshops are on the following dates: July 8, 2008 at Troy University; July 15 in Mobile, AL, and on July 17 at University of South Alabama, Mobile. Contact: AL State Department of Education, or call (256) 453-4245; or register online: ; or email: sjones@. The July 23rd event is at Jacksonville State University Regional In-Service Education Center in McClellan at Jacksonville City, AL. Contact Laura: (256) 782-5984, or register online: inservice.jsu.edu.

Ideas, Commitment, Action, Results

A workshop for Alabama Action for Healthy Kids Team training will be held July 9, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. It's a great opportunity to share ideas and resources, learn effective

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team building strategies, and increase our impact in the state. There is no fee to attend. Contact: Molly B. Pettyjohn, MS, RD, LD, (334) 206-5646; or mpettyjohn@adph.state.al.us.

Volunteer Symposia: Responder Health and Safety Training

The Alabama Department of Public Health Emergency Center for Preparedness has scheduled Responder Health and Safety training from 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM at each of these four locations on the following dates:

? July 10, 2008, Guntersville State Park, Guntersville, AL / Capacity: 250

? July 18, 2008, Enterprise Civic Center, Enterprise, AL / Capacity: 180

? July 30, 2008, Northport Civic Center, Northport, AL / Capacity: 350

? August 7, 2008, Poarch Creek Indian Community, Atmore, AL / Capacity: 150

Visit: for on-line registration, directions and venues. Registration can be mailed to: AL Department of Public Health, 201 Monroe St ? Suite 1310, Montgomery, AL 36104; or contact Charlie Crawford: (334) 206-5315.

HIV/AIDS ALABAMA COMMUNITY SUMMIT

The AIDS Alabama Community Summit is being held on July 15-16, 2008 at Double Tree Hotel, Birmingham, AL. The summit features a diverse set of experts who will share their knowledge regarding cultural perspectives, psychological and social services, community health education, and clinical assessment as each relates to HIV/AIDS. Call Tykeysha Boone, MPH, CHES, Director of Education & Outreach: (205) 324-9822; register online: ; or email: tykeysha@.

satellite conference SCHEDULE

The Alabama Department of Public Health is holding various satellite conferences. Registration and information are online: alphtn.

? For Home Health Aides & Attendants - Topic to be announced on Wednesdays: July 16, 2008 and September 10, 2008

? Improving Disaster Communications: Connecting Poison Control with Public Health on Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Satellite Conference Schedule (Continued)

? Bridge the Gap: Community Medical Surge and Resiliency Satellite Conference on Thursday, July 24, 2008

2008 Bienniel conference "The Field of Interpreting: Sowing the Seeds of Professionalism"

Alabama Registry of Interpreter's for the Deaf (ALRID) conference is scheduled from July 25-26, 2008, at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center, 201 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery, AL 36104. To register and/or abstract submission, go to the website at: .

RED CROSS RED HOT RUN

The Red Cross is holding its' Red Cross Red Hot Run on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Arrowhead Country Club, in Montgomery, AL, and begins 7:30 AM. Call (334) 260-3984 to register in advance, or for additional information call (334) 260-4016. Pick up packets on Thursday, July 24th; or register no later than 7:00 AM on race day. Activities include:

? 5K Run/Walk + 1 mile Fun-Run ? 5K Age group awards presentation (3 groups) ? T-shirts and goody bags for first 300

registrants

COMMUNITY RELAY FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Fourth Annual Community Relay for Health and Wellness is being held on Saturday, July 26, 2008 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon) at Mount Gillard Missionary Baptist Church, 3323 Day Street, Montgomery, AL. The theme is Building Healthy Christian Communities; and the day's events will include: health screening, a community walk, and health information for teens/ youth, health disease topics; and health insurance ? low and no cost plans. Contact Choona Lang: (334) 233-8750.

DIABETES DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Montgomery ? Camp Sugar Falls will hold a day camp for Montgomery River Region Children and Youth having Diabetes on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at Montgomery Zoo

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from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM; the cost: $25 (additional program fee is being sponsored by the Community Foundation of Central Alabama). To register for this fun-filled day, contact: Terry or Donna at Southeastern Diabetes Education Services (205) 402-0415; or by website: .

AUGUST EVENTS

(National Minority Donor Awareness Day August 1st)

To Everything There Is A Season: 2008 GERIATRIC UPDATE

Saturday, August 2, 2008, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Eufaula Park and Recreation Center, 14 Community Center Drive, Eufaula, AL 36027. Send registration and payment to: ASNA, 360 North Hull St. Montgomery, AL 36104, or send by fax: (334) 262-8578.

HEALTHY CHILDREN, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES EXPO

Whatley Health Services in Tuscaloosa will host Alabama's first Healthy Children, Healthy Lifestyles Expo; and is sponsored by APHCA Strategic Partner Henry Schein.

The expo takes place on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Children and their parents and/or guardians are invited to attend the expo that will include: health screening, information on chronic diseases, oral health, fitness, nutrition, and food/drinks. For information call (334) 271-7068, or (888) 322-7068.

OPEN HOUSE ? THE PEDIATRIC CARE CENTER

The Pediatric Care Center of Northeast Alabama will hold its' Dedication and Open House on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 321 Leighton Avenue in Anniston, AL. For booth/ tent space and exhibit availability, contact: Donnette Hollingsworth, (256) 237-1118; or email: pccneala@.

HEALTH EDUCATION SEMINARS

Trenholm State Technical College is offering seminars ? topics include: Aging Americans: Issues & Needs on August 12, 2008 at Trenholm Campus, Bldg D, and Understanding Biochemical Nature of Stress & Stress Management throughout Quantum Meditation on August 21, 2008 at Trenholm Campus, Building D. For information and registration call: (334) 420-4240, or by website: ce/courses/CE-SHAW-Aug-12.html.

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satellite conference SCHEDULE

The Alabama Department of Public Health is holding the following satellite conference: For: Title X - Family Planning - Topic to be announced; and is scheduled on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, visit alphtn.

1st developmental disabilities conference

The University of Alabama Continuing Studies will hold its' 1st Development Disabilities Network Conference from August 21-22, 2008, at Bryant Conference Center, Tuscaloosa, AL. For information, call Amanda Al-Betar, (205) 348-9966, or Penny Williamson, (205) 3483014; or email: pwiliamson@ccs.ua.edu.

6th Annual Mental Health Interpreter Institute

On August 25-29, 2008, the Mental Health Interpreter Training (MHIT) Project Office of Deaf Services, Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, is offering a 40-hour course designed to provide a sound basis for interpreters to work effectively in mental health settings as part of a professional team. Contact the Office of Deaf Services at: (334) 353-4703; (Voice) (334) 353-4701; (TTY) Fax: (334) 242-3025; or email: joyce.carvana@mh., or charlene.crump@mh.; or mh.MIDS for information.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

2008 Workforce Development Conference

The Alabama Office of Workforce Development is hosting a State Workforce Development Conference September 3-5, 2008 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham, Alabama. For registration and information, visit the website, owd. - on the right side, and under the "Career Ready" logo, click on "2008 Workforce Development." Hotel reservations can be made at Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, 2101 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard, North, Birmingham, AL 35203. Call: (205) 324-5000 or (800) 3253535; or online: . com/Book/workforce08.

Ninth Annual Rural Health Conference

The University of Alabama Institute for Rural Health Research will present, The Future of Health Care, for its' ninth annual Rural Health Conference from September 4-5, 2008, at Bryant Conference Center, The University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, AL. Call (205) 3480025; for online registration, visit the website: ua.edu/academic/colleges/cchs/cchs/ rhc/start.cfm

2nd Annual Community Wide "Healthy Awareness" Health Fair

Alabama State University ? Maternal and Child Health Pipeline Training Program will sponsor its 2nd Annual Health Fair on Saturday, September 13, 2008, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the campus of ASU Southern Normal Campus in Brewton, AL. This event is free of charge; and lunch will be provided. Contact Catrina Waters at (334) 229-8818, or by email: crwaters@alasu.edu.

APHCA 2008 Annual Conference: Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

Alabama Primary Health Care Association (APHCA) is holding its' 23rd annual conference from September 16-19, 2008 at Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach, AL. Pre-Conference: Root Cause Analysis is scheduled on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. For conference registration visit: CalendarNewsPages/APHCA%20Annual% 20Conference%20Registration.pdf. Hotel reservations call: (800) 634-8001; and identify yourself as a participant of the APHCA 23rd Annual Conference, Booking ID# 4759.

2008 cardiovascular Nursing Conference

UAB Health System is holding the Cardiovascular Nursing Conference from September 17-18, 2008 at Cahaba Grand Conference Center in Birmingham, AL. For information call or email: Doris Strother, MSN, RN at (205) 975-7803, or dstrother@ uabmc.edu; or contact: Meloneysa Hubbard, BSN, RN at (205) 975-8615, or email: mhubbard@uabmc.edu.

2008 Alabama State Nurses Association Annual Convention

The Alabama Nursing Home Association is hosting its' annual convention from September 18-20, 2008, at the Four Points Sheraton in Tuscaloosa, AL. For more information call (334) 271-6214.

Healthy Alabama Nutrition & Fitness Coalition Annual Meeting

The annual meeting for Healthy Alabama Nutrition and Fitness Coalition is being held on September 24, 2008 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Contact: Molly B. Pettyjohn, MS,RD,LD, (334) 206-5646; or mpettyjohn@adph.state.al.us.

HEALTH EDUCATION SEMINARS

Trenholm State Technical College is offering seminars. Topics include: Carbohydrates Counting: A Practical Meal-Planning Option for People with Diabetes on September 19, 2008 at Trenholm Campus, Building D; and A Healthy Way to Lose Weight: Identification & Treatment of Overweight & Obesity on September 25, 2008 at Trenholm Campus, Building D. For information and registration call: (334) 4204240; or by website: . al.us/main/ce/courses/CE-SHAW-Aug-12.html.

MHRC GALA

Mr. Charles Barkley will present the awards to faculty whose projects aare selected for funding at the MHRC Gala on Friday, September 26th, 2008. Contact Ann Smith, (205) 934-9903; email: annsmith@uab.edu; or by website: .

2008 ANNUAL MEETING/ FALL PEDIATRIC UPDATE

The annual meeting for the Fall Pediatric Update is scheduled September 26-28, 2008, at the Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham, AL. Topics include: new influenza recommendations, oral health risk assessment training, food borne illness, most commonly referred pediatric/adolescent problems, contraceptives, genetics, EMR, Chapter Update and more! Call Geri Stone, (205) 348-6225, or Nova Hodo, (205) 348-3029, email: nhodo@ccs.ua.edu; or visit: . events.asp?ac=ind&event=42529.

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National Conferences 2008

Effective HIV Prevention: Understanding Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in America

The 2008 HIV Prevention Leadership Summit (HPLS) is being held from June 11 to 14, in Detroit, Michigan at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. The theme: Effective HIV Prevention: Understanding Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in America. The summit will offer participants a forum for information exchange, skills building, sharing lessons learned and networking. Register at: , contact: conferences@, or call: (202) 483-6622 for more information.

Workforce Innovations 2008: success decoded

Workforce Innovations 2008 will bring together local, state and national-level strategic workforce investment partners for a conference in New Orleans, LA from July 1517, and is co-hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD). Register at: , contact KRA Corporation Conference Services at (301) 562-2340; or by email: wbest@.

"Emerging Public Health Challenges in Improving Cardiovascular Health in the Minority Population: Translating Clinical Practice to the Community"

23rd Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference on Hypertension and Related Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Ethnic Populations is being held from July 18-20, 2008 at Marriott New Orleans, New Orleans, LA. The scientific program will feature three plenary sessions, four workshops, seven symposia, poster and oral abstracts of new research on cardiovascular disease, and other issues of importance to ethnic minority health. For information call: (404) 880-0343, email: ishib@; or visit the website: .

annual conference on assessment initiative

Sponsored by the CDC, this meeting will focus on sharing information on innovative systems and methods that improve the way data are used in public health programs, services, and policies at the local and state levels. Register for free at: . com/events/HHS/index.php?id=19. A hotel reservation at Sheraton Atlanta Hotel is due by July 14th; and the abstract deadline is July 18th, and should be emailed to: Nelson Adekoya, nba7@. For more information visit: ncphi/od/ai.

ALABAMA SOCIETY OF ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY

The Alabama Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's 29th Annual Postgraduate Course is being held from August 8-10, in Destin, FL. Contact: Richard Carson, (334) 954-2577 for more details.

THE 2008 UNITED STATES CONFERENCE ON AIDS

September 18-21, at the Fontainebleau Hotel, in Miami Beach, Florida. To register online, visit: ., by phone: (202) 483-6622; or e-mail: conferences@ on or before August 22, 2008.

"BRIDGING THE GAP: EMBRACING SOLUTIONS TO ELIMINATE HEALTH BARRIERS"

The Florida Department of Health Office of Minority Health (OMH) will hold its' 2008 Florida Minority Health Disparities Summit from August 13-15, 2008 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL. Additional information is available at the website: minority, contact Thometta Cozart: (850) 245-4444, ext. 2035; or by email: thometta_cozart@doh.state.fl.

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Funding Opportunities

Johnson & Johnson/Society for the Arts in Healthcare Grant

Johnson & Johnson, working in partnership with the Society for the Arts in Healthcare, seeks to promote the use of the arts to enhance the healthcare experience for patients, their families, and caregivers. From 2001-2008, funding has been provided to 115 programs in the US and Canada representing leading models and initiatives in high quality healthcare through the use of arts. Proposals are now being sought from healthcare and/or arts organizations that have established arts in healthcare programs with evidence of initial impact. For more information and eligibility requirements, please review the guidelines available at the Johnson & Johnson/ Society for the Arts in Healthcare Grant website: rantee%20Requirements. Letters of Inquiry are due August 8, 2008.

Health News & Views

THE INFORMATION CORNER

issues in Alabama over the past 100 years. Visit healthstats, or call (334) 206-5429 for more information about Alabama Center for Health Statistics.

100th anniversary of the alabama center for health statistics

The Center for Health Statistics (originally the Bureau of Vital Statistics) in the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) was established in 1908 when Alabama law required birth and death certificates to be filed centrally in the Bureau of Vital Statistics. During 2008, ADPH will publish several 100th Anniversary Fact Sheets that show how these vital events have been used to monitor public health trends and

HIV/AIDS WAIVER PROGRAM

This Alabama Medicaid Waiver Program provides services to individuals with HIV/AIDS who are at risk for nursing home placement. By providing such services as Personal Care, Skilled Nursing, Companion Service, Homemaker Services, Skilled and Unskilled Respite, and Case Management; and individuals with HIV/AIDS can remain at home in a safe and healthy environment. Up to 150 individuals who meet the medical and financial criteria can receive services from this program statewide at any time and openings are available. Referrals to the program may be made to local Public Health Departments or directly to the Bureau of Home and Community Services. For further information, call (334) 206-5341 or (800) 225-9770.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

FUTURE EVENT: 2008 ANNUAL MEETING & Exposition

For Early-Bird Registration savings by August 15, 2008, register online: meetings for the 136th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA) from October 25-29, 2008 in San Diego, CA.

2008 NATIONAL HEALTH OBSERVANCES

JULY

? Dental Awareness Day (18th) ? Fireworks Safety Month ? Hemochromatosis (Iron Disorders)

Awareness Month ? International Group B Strep Awareness

Month

? National Prevention of Eye Injuries Awareness Week

? National Therapeutic Recreation Week (6th?12th)

? T eens at Risk Health Awareness Month ? UV Safety Month

AUGUST

? Cataract Awareness Month ? Children's Eye Health and Safety Month ? Health Unit Coordinator Day (23rd) ? Native American Health Month ? National Immunization Awareness Month

(Sep 25th?Oct 1st) ? National Liver Awareness Month

? National Minority Donor Awareness Day (1st)

? National Water Quality Month ? Psoriasis Awareness Month ? Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness

Month ? World Breastfeeding Week (1st-7th)

The Information

Corner

Healthy Women Car Tag

The Healthy Women distinctive license plate for the Alabama Department of Public Health Office of Women's Health has been approved by the State of Alabama! We are required to collect 1,000 commitments before the tags will be produced. The commitment period begins June 1, 2008. Reserve your tag today - ask for tag #ZZ91. You do not have to wait until your current tag expires. When completing the "Commitment to Purchase" application, you must provide the vehicle identification number (VIN) for your vehicle. Save time, and write the VIN on paper before you enter your local license plate issuing office. Complete the online form to purchase the Healthy Women Car Tag at: . asp?id=2207. For questions call: (334) 206-5669, or email: jhardy@adph. state.al.us.

SEPTEMBER

? Craniofacial Acceptance Month ? Death Awareness Week (21st?26th) ? Environmental Health Month ? Fruit and Veggies ? More Matters Month ? Get Ready Day (16th) ? Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Week ? Healthy Aging? Month ? Hearing Aid Awareness Week

(Sept. 28th?Oct 4th) ? Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month ? National Adult Immunization Week

(21st?27th) ? N ational Alcohol and Drug Addiction

Recovery Month ? National Assisted Living Week (7th?13th) ? National Cancer Control Month ? National Celiac Disease Awareness

Day (13th) ? National Child Abuse Prevention Month ? National Cholesterol Education Month ? National Donate Life Month ? National Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month ? National Infant Mortality Awareness Month

? National Infants Immunization Week ? National Minority Health Month ? National Pediculosis Prevention Month/Head ? Lice Prevention Month ? National Preparedness Month ? National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

(14th?20th) ? National Public Health Month ? National Rehabilitation Awareness

Celebration (21st?27th) ? National Sickle Cell Month ? National STD Awareness Month ? National Suicide Prevention Week

(8th?13th) ? Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month ? Reye's Syndrome Awareness Month

(15th?23rd) ? Sports and Home Eye Safety Month ? Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day (20th) ? Whole Grains Month ? Women's Eye Health and Safety Month ? Women's Health & Fitness Day (24th) ? World Alzheimer's Day (21st) ? World Heart Day (30th)

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ALABAMA DEPARTMENT O F P U B L I C H E A LT H

STATE HEALTH OFFICER

Donald E. Williamson, M.D.

OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH

Gwendolyn Lipscomb

Director

Julia Sosa

Assistant Director

Geraldine Daniels

Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Coordinator

Wendy Dixon-Flamand

Editor

Vivian Mayes-Hinson

Administrative Support Assistant

To have events included in the October - December 2008 calendar, mail the information by August 29, 2008 to:

Office of Minority Health Alabama Department of Public Health PO Box 303017

Montgomery, Alabama 36130-3017 334-206-5396

email: wendydixon@adph.state.al.us

The times, dates, and places of Minority Health Events mentioned herein are subject to change after printing deadline. We recommend that you call ahead to verify events.

Alabama Department of Public Health Office of Minority Health

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