Posted by: healthyadvances on: October 27, 2009
Here’s another interesting seminar, but this one is about pregnancy and diabetes, which research shows has been linked to obesity in the child later in life and on the mother’s health as well.
Diabetes Management in Pregnancy
November 17, 2009, 8:15 a.m.- 4 p.m.
William Patterson University
Wayne, NJ
Abstract: The conference will provide information on current clinical practice and [...]
Posted by: healthyadvances on: October 26, 2009
In November, free tune ups and cleanings are being offered at the University of Cincinnati. And while I first thought about cars, the press release is focused on hearing aids for Hearing Aid Awareness Week. It makes sense, too. Who wouldn’t want clean hearing aids… well, if you have to use hearing aids, of course.
Posted by: healthyadvances on: October 22, 2009
Here’s the latest video from the GUAHAN Project out in Guam. The video is really well done and focuses on the project’s relationship with OMH because it was prepared for the upcoming APHA conference. I will admit that it felt a little cultish, but if you don’t focus on the worship-y tone, it’s fine. Enjoy!
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Posted by: healthyadvances on: October 20, 2009
I won’t spoil the surprise, but this release had me going What?! Eww! Whaaa? No! Hmm, that’s kind of interesting. For those who are not into hearing about surgery—I’m one of those people—prepare yourself for the intimate details.
Posted by: healthyadvances on: October 19, 2009
New guidelines for dealing with heart failure are being studied at the University of Cincinnati to limit time in the hospital and still achieve similar results. I’m always a little leery about how much these new methods will actually help—given that we’re all different with varying backgrounds—but the release does a good job of explaining [...]
Posted by: healthyadvances on: October 16, 2009
Here are three opportunities at the same institution, so if you feel like Florida has been calling your name and you qualify, today might be the day to apply.
Three Faculty Openings
The University of South Florida’s Department of Mental Health Law and Policy is partnering with three campus departments to hire three faculty members for a [...]
Posted by: healthyadvances on: October 15, 2009
Here’s a bit of news…
President Obama reestablished the President’s Advisory Commission and White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islanders through a White House Executive Order, Thursday Oct. 15. Obama highlighted pressing health disparities as a key reason for reestablishing the Commission that was first started under former President Clinton.
Posted by: healthyadvances on: October 14, 2009
For those of you who are in Cali or may have a friend interested in grantwriting and rural health, there’s an opportunity in mid November to gain some tips and get in some practice time with this seminar:
The Federal Rural Health Grantwriting Workshop
Sacramento, CA
Sacramento Convention Center
November 17, 2009
Abstract: This workshop will feature information on ORHP community-based [...]
Posted by: healthyadvances on: October 13, 2009
Here are two posts I submitted recently that dealt with substance abuse and although they’re not really related, both piqued my interest. If you’re looking for more abstract opportunities or the OMH calendar of events, you can check here or here, respectively.
Abstracts Needed
http://bhsr.fmhi.usf.edu
The Quality of Behavioral Healthcare conference highlights the disease burdens associated with drug abuse, alcohol [...]
Quick Reminder
Posted by: healthyadvances on: October 30, 2009
Don’t forget that the White House is seeking your input on a national strategy for HIV prevention and intervention. Comments can be submitted online and the deadline is Friday, Nov. 13.