Hi everyone!
I just got the latest Kansas City Public Television (KCPT) Highlights e-mail, and there are several public health-related shows coming up that might be of interest to you...
Thursday, Oct. 27 (today!) 8 p.m.
Generation XL: Mother and Baby Health Special
"The series Generation XL looks at topics around the issue of childhood obesity and children’s health. On this episode, we’re taking it back to the womb. KCPT’s Barbra Porter sits down with local experts to guide viewers through prenatal steps to achieve a healthy pregnancy and long-term health for their child." http://kcpt.org/localproductions/generation-xl/generation-xl2-mother-and-baby-health/
Thursday, Oct. 27 (today!) 9 p.m.
Independent Lens: Lives Worth Living
"Find inspiration in Fred Fay's struggle to survive after a spinal cord injury--and his role in the disability rights movement." http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/lives-worth-living/
Sunday, Oct. 30 3:30 p.m. (KCPT2) AND Monday, Oct. 31 7:30 p.m. (KCPT2)
Under Our Skin: A Health Care Nightmare
"In the 1970s, a mysterious and deadly illness began infecting children in a small town in Connecticut. Today it's a global epidemic. A gripping tale of microbes, medicine & money, this program exposes the hidden story of Lyme disease. Following the stories of patients fighting for their lives, the film reveals with beauty and terror a natural world out of balance and a human nature all too willing to put profits before patients." http://www.underourskin.com/
Tuesday, November 1 8 p.m.
FRONTLINE: The Anthrax Files
"FRONTLINE takes a hard look at the FBI’s investigation of the country’s most notorious act of bioterrorism: the anthrax attacks of 2001."
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/anthrax-files/
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Grow your hair for Locks of Love!
Hi everyone!
I (Megan) am currently growing my hair out for the 4th time to donate to Locks of Love. Each of my last three haircuts have produced a long ponytail donation. It's clearly a long-term project to grow enough hair to donate, and I may be ready again by the end of spring semester or beginning of next fall semester. If anyone is interested in donating their hair around that time, I think it would be fun to go as a group of public health students and then celebrate afterward. Ideally, Locks of Love wants 10 inches, but you can give less and they will sell it and put the money toward their wigs.
If anyone is interested, let me know! :)
I (Megan) am currently growing my hair out for the 4th time to donate to Locks of Love. Each of my last three haircuts have produced a long ponytail donation. It's clearly a long-term project to grow enough hair to donate, and I may be ready again by the end of spring semester or beginning of next fall semester. If anyone is interested in donating their hair around that time, I think it would be fun to go as a group of public health students and then celebrate afterward. Ideally, Locks of Love wants 10 inches, but you can give less and they will sell it and put the money toward their wigs.
If anyone is interested, let me know! :)
OCTOBER 29 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Hi everyone!
Dr. Sharon Lee and Dennis Boody at Southwest Boulevard Family Health Care are looking for volunteers to help them clean up an old house at their Quindaro location from 9-2 on Saturday, Oct. 29. They plan to turn the house into a teaching kitchen and grocery store, which is *wonderful* and very much needed in the area.
Here's more information from Dennis:
Our plan is to renovate the Greeley House for use as a food preparation/teaching kitchen and hopefully a food store. This will help us to better work with the community around food access and healthy eating issues. We are tentatively planning a work day at the Greeley house for next Saturday, October 29, from 9:00 a.m. to about 2:00 p.m. (we may be able to finish a little earlier; lunch will be provided either way).
Please e-mail Dennis at dennisboody@swbfhcs.org with any questions and to sign up to help out.
Dr. Sharon Lee and Dennis Boody at Southwest Boulevard Family Health Care are looking for volunteers to help them clean up an old house at their Quindaro location from 9-2 on Saturday, Oct. 29. They plan to turn the house into a teaching kitchen and grocery store, which is *wonderful* and very much needed in the area.
Here's more information from Dennis:
Our plan is to renovate the Greeley House for use as a food preparation/teaching kitchen and hopefully a food store. This will help us to better work with the community around food access and healthy eating issues. We are tentatively planning a work day at the Greeley house for next Saturday, October 29, from 9:00 a.m. to about 2:00 p.m. (we may be able to finish a little earlier; lunch will be provided either way).
Please e-mail Dennis at dennisboody@swbfhcs.org with any questions and to sign up to help out.
Thanks!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Healthy Lifestyle Choices from our DHHS
Healthy Lifestyle Choices
MPHSO came across this article recently about Americans needing to get more exercise in their everyday routines. And it's a good shout out to our old Kansas governor Kathleen Sebelius, and what she's gone on to do at the national level.
http://www.theonion.com/articles/department-of-health-and-human-services-recommends,19000/
MPHSO came across this article recently about Americans needing to get more exercise in their everyday routines. And it's a good shout out to our old Kansas governor Kathleen Sebelius, and what she's gone on to do at the national level.
http://www.theonion.com/articles/department-of-health-and-human-services-recommends,19000/
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Upcoming Fall Events
A quick reminder that we do have a few fall semester events coming up that are of interest to everyone.
Joplin Clothes Drive
Joplin winter clothes drive is still going on. Just drop off any winter clothes you no longer sport in Farah's office. A pair of KU/K-State student tickets are being raffled. Dr. Stottlemire is in the lead for donations so far, but isn't in it for the tickets, so you could still win!
SWAG World AIDS Day Planning
On Wednesday, 10/19, the Student World AIDS Group will be hosting a meeting in preparation for World AIDS Day. We need to plan speakers, activities, meals, etc. Anyone interested needs to come to the Calkins Conference Room at noon. RSVP to swag@kumc.edu if you want a FREE LUNCH.
The Interrupters
MPHSO encourages everyone to see the new film The Interrupters, which is coming to the Tivoli soon. Check out the trailer for the movie - http://interrupters.kartemquin.com/.
The film documents the success of a violence prevention intervention, designed by an epidemiologist, Gary Slutkin. Read coverage of Slutkin's work - http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/04/magazine/04health-t.html.
The film is only playing from October 21-27 at the Tivoli Theater in Westport. An advanced screening will be shown to the public on October 20 at 6:30, hosted by Aim4Peace, a local violence prevention program based out of KCMO.
Joplin Clothes Drive
Joplin winter clothes drive is still going on. Just drop off any winter clothes you no longer sport in Farah's office. A pair of KU/K-State student tickets are being raffled. Dr. Stottlemire is in the lead for donations so far, but isn't in it for the tickets, so you could still win!
SWAG World AIDS Day Planning
On Wednesday, 10/19, the Student World AIDS Group will be hosting a meeting in preparation for World AIDS Day. We need to plan speakers, activities, meals, etc. Anyone interested needs to come to the Calkins Conference Room at noon. RSVP to swag@kumc.edu if you want a FREE LUNCH.
The Interrupters
MPHSO encourages everyone to see the new film The Interrupters, which is coming to the Tivoli soon. Check out the trailer for the movie - http://interrupters.kartemquin.com/.
The film documents the success of a violence prevention intervention, designed by an epidemiologist, Gary Slutkin. Read coverage of Slutkin's work - http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/04/magazine/04health-t.html.
The film is only playing from October 21-27 at the Tivoli Theater in Westport. An advanced screening will be shown to the public on October 20 at 6:30, hosted by Aim4Peace, a local violence prevention program based out of KCMO.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
National Public Health Week! Speakers and free lunch!
Join the Master of Public Health Student Organization along with SEAD, PHR, SWAG, KUMC Health Policy Org and MHSA during National Public Health Week April 4th - 8th as we celebrate the diverse elements of public health.
Monday: What is Public Health? Why should I get an MPH?
Allen Greiner, MD, MPH Orr Major 1023
Lunch provided by the KUMC Department of Preventative Medicine & Public Health
Lunch provided by the KUMC Department of Preventative Medicine & Public Health
Tuesday: Policy and Health: The Creation of Lexie's Law
Kim Engelman, PhD and Bryan Engelman, MBA Orr Major 1015
Wednesday: KS Health and Medical Preparedness
Michael McNulty, KDHE in Sudler Auditorium (PH Grand Rounds)
Thursday: Environmental Health
Renee Mijal, PhD Orr Major 1015
Lunch provided by MPHSO
Friday: Diversity: LGBT Focus
Santiago Vasquez, Kansas City Anti Violence Project, Orr Major 1023
Lunch provided by SEAD, PHR and SWAG
Each day we will bring you a guest speaker from noon to 1.
Lunch will be provided on a first come, first serve basis except Wednesday.
Friday, March 4, 2011
National Public Health Week Planning Meeting!!!
March MPHSO Meeting!
Join us Thursday, March 10th at 6pm at Jaywalkers!
We are planning National Public Health Week!
April 4th – 8th
Monday: What is Public Health? Why should I get an MPH? (Kelly Gorman)
Tuesday: Public Health Policy (Elizabeth Durkin)
Wednesday: Mental Health (Joseph Pacheco & Amber Ashley)
Thursday: Environmental Health (Karissa Deculus)
Friday: Diversity w/ LGBT focus (Stephanie Grassie)
We need help with:
- Speaker Introductions
- Food/Lunch Set Up & Clean Up
- Advertising & Promoting the Events
- Promoting awareness of the new texting law(s)
If you are an individual or student organization interested in any of the topics and/or the items we need help with, please ATTEND! If you cannot make it please contact the officer in charge of the topic. (listed in parentheses).
Also, we will be voting in 2011-2012 officers in May. If you are interested in a position please attend the March and April meetings to learn more.
Question/comments: Feel free to look up any of the officers listed above in the Groupwise Address Book, or email: kumphso@gmail.com
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