[Health_Education_Promotion] OPHA Community Health Education and Promotion Listserv

[Loralee J TROCIO]

OPHA Community Health Education and Promotion Listserv - February 4, 2010
1.  Northwest Environmental Health Conference
2.  National Women's Health Week on May 9-15, 2010 
3.  National Action Summit for Latino Worker Health and Safety
4.  Job Postings
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1.  Northwest Environmental Health Conference - see attachment
Registration now open! 
2nd Annual Northwest Environmental Health Conference
March 5th & 6th, 2010
Oregon Health & Science University, School of Nursing
The Second Annual NW Environmental Conference will bring together healthcare professionals, public health practitioners and researchers, community & organizational leaders, facility managers, and students to deepen our understanding of environmental health, build knowledge of tools and resources and create a foundation for institutional and public policies that protect the health of our planet, our patients, our employees, and our community.
Friday's topics include: Built Environment; Health Assessments; Child & Adolescent Health; Chemical Policy; Food System Policy; Facility Greening; Clinical Practice; Healthy Aging; Health Equity; Community Partnerships and more!
Saturday's workshops include trainings on advocacy; using environmental health data (for non-researchers); health education; and environmental health toolkits for clinicians.

2.  National Women's Health Week on May 9-15, 2010 
We will celebrate the 11th Annual National Women's Health Week on May 9-15, 2010.
 National Women's Health Week is a week long health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health (OWH). National Women's Health Week empowers women to make their health a top priority. With the theme "It's Your Time," the nationwide initiative encourages women to take simple steps for a longer, healthier, and happier life. During National Women's Health Week, communities, businesses, government, health organizations, and other groups work together to educate women about steps they can take to improve their physical and mental health and lower their risks of certain diseases.
There are many ways to get involved. As a provider, you could provide or make appointments to provide preventive health services to women on during the week of May 9th through May 15th.  Services could include blood pressure checks, pap tests, mammograms, diabetes tests, HIV/AIDS tests, and other health screenings.  Or, you may choose to host an event during the week. Another option would be to promote the WOMAN Challenge-an online physical activity program that kicks off on Mother's Day, May 9, 2010. 
To help get you started, a variety of materials for planning activities are now posted on the National Women's Health Week website: http://www.womenshealth.gov/whw/. 
Organizations that register their events on the National Women's Health Week website (http://www.womenshealth.gov/whw/my-account/sign-in.cfm) will be able order free promotional materials while supplies last.
Should you have any questions about National Women's Health Week and how to participate, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you for actively promoting the health of women in our region.  Your commitment to improving the health of American women contributes to our success each year.  
Emilee I. Coulter-Thompson, MSW
Women's Health Educator 
Oregon Public Health Division
Office of Family Health
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 370
Portland, OR  97232
971-673-0361 (direct line)
971-673-0278 (fax)
emilee.i.coulter-thompson at state.or.us
http://www.healthoregon.org/wh 
 
 3.  National Action Summit for Latino Worker Health and Safety

On-line registration for the National Action Summit for Latino Worker Health and Safety is now available at www.osha.gov. The summit will be held April 14-15 at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston. Co-sponsored by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the conference will bring together workers and representatives from employer associations, labor unions, the faith community, community organizations, the medical community, safety and health professionals, educators, government officials, Consulates, the entertainment community and other non-traditional partners.
While construction will be the primary industry targeted, the conference will also target other high-risk industries that employ large numbers of Latino workers. The conference will also showcase innovative partnerships, demonstrate successful education and training strategies, and develop effective enforcement and communication strategies. Additional information about the summit is available at www.osha.gov.
Please consider participating in the summit. And, please share this information with others in your organization, including workers and down stream customers, as part of our efforts together through the Alliance Program.

4.  Job Postings
Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Communications Lead
We decided to reopen the recruitment for the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention (HPCDP)Communications Lead position in hopes that we'll get a broader applicant pool.  If you previously applied under announcement number LEHS0019 and qualified, you need not reapply. Your name will automatically be added to the list of qualified candidates for this recruitment.
The Communications Lead is responsible for developing and implementing the communications strategy for HPCDP, including the use of paid and earned media.
Please consider submitting an application for this position.  The position is open now and will close on February 10th.  The announcement is available on the Oregon Jobs website, http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/LEHS0019A.shtml.
Please share this announcement with others who may be interested in this position.  

Operations and Policy Analyst 3 - Family Planning Program
Please see the job announcement for an Operations and Policy Analyst 3 position within the Family Planning Program and share with any interested parties.  Thanks!
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/LEHS0130.shtml

Global Health Fellows
The Global Health Fellows Program is pleased to announce exciting paid internships for summer 2010 with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in Washington, DC. Positions will be based in USAID's Bureau for Global Health. To learn more about the Global Health Fellows Program, please visit www.ghfp.net.To learn more about USAID, the largest government donor organization in the development field, please visit www.usaid.gov.
These internships will provide a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of global health. You'll be working with experienced professionals on health projects of international importance. Technical areas may include:
HIV/AIDS 
Infectious diseases (e.g. malaria, avian influenza, TB) 
Maternal and child health 
Reproductive health 
Nutrition 
Commodities and logistics 
Detailed information, including online applications and instructions, are available on our website. Applications will be due by February 7, 2010 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).
A variety of competitive, paid positions at the graduate level will be available. We are interested in a broad range of disciplines including:
Public health 
International relations/development 
Commodity security and logistics 
Medicine 
Nursing /midwifery 
Public policy 
Pharmacy 
Business administration 
Law 
Social work 
All internships will be located within US Government facilities, requiring US citizenship or permanent resident status. 
GHFP's summer 2010 internships in Washington, DC include: 
Bureau for Global Health, Office of the Assistant Administrator
Highly Vulnerable Children Intern
Office of HIV/AIDS, Implementation SupportDivision
Orphans and other Vulnerable Children (OVC) Intern 
HIV/AIDS Program Management Intern (OVC) 
HIV/AIDS Program Management Intern (New Partners Initiative - HIV Prevention) 
HIV/AIDS Private Health Sector Engagement Intern 
Office of HIV/AIDS, Strategic Planning, Evaluation and Reporting Division
HIV/AIDS Health Policy Initiative Intern
HIV/AIDS Policy Research Analyst Intern
HIV/AIDS Health Systems Strengthening Intern
HIV/AIDS Surveillance Intern
HIV/AIDS Family Planning Integration Intern 
Office of HIV/AIDS, Technical Leadership and Research Division
HIV/AIDS Nutrition Intern
HIV/AIDS Research Intern
HIV/AIDS Prevention Intern (potentially 2 hires)
HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Intern
HIV/AIDS Community Care and Prevention Intern (potentially 2 hires)
TB and HIV Global Health Prevention Intern
HIV Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT)/Pediatric Intern
Office of Population and Reproductive Health, Policy, Evaluation & Communication Division
Demographic and Health Surveys Intern
Office of Population and Reproductive Health, Commodities Security and Logistics Division
Commodities Security & Logistics Intern
Commodities Security & Logistics (Policy and Finance) Intern 
Office of Population and Reproductive Health, Service Delivery Improvement Division
Fistula and Postabortion Care Intern
Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition, Infectious Diseases Division, 
Tuberculosis Program Intern
Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition, Nutrition Division
Health Research Analyst Intern
Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition, Infectious Diseases Division
President's Malaria Initiative Monitoring & Evaluation Intern

Loralee Trocio, MPH, CHES
Operations Technician
Oregon Immunization Program
800 NE Oregon St., Ste. 370
Portland ,OR 97232
(971) 673 - 0026
loralee.j.trocio at state.or.us
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