Sentences with phrase «achievement for public health»

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The Province continues to make important decisions to control costs while supporting key public services to, for example, reduce health care wait times and improve student achievement.

We feel that it is important for public health workers, teachers and others concerned for the emotional and physical health of children and youth to support the adoption of alternative methods for the achievement of self - control and responsible behavior in children and adolescents.»

The results of the new study are notable because positive effects of an intervention, especially one that aims to improve self - regulation and academic achievement, can be difficult for researchers to find, said McClelland, the Katherine E. Smith Healthy Children and Families Professor in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences.

Global vaccine experts and officials from all 26 African «meningitis belt» countries have convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to celebrate one of Africa's biggest public health achievements — the introduction of a vaccine, MenAfriVac ®, designed, developed, and produced for use in Africa, that in five years of use has nearly eliminated serogroup A meningococcal disease from meningitis belt countries and is now being integrated into routine national immunization programs.

According to Professor Chris Beyrer, Director of Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health & Human Rights, USA, who coordinated the Series, «Efforts to improve HIV prevention and treatment by and for people who sell sex can no longer be seen as peripheral to the achievement of universal access to HIV services and to eventual control of the pandemic.

Offered by the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health, the Global Health Scholarship Program awards full - tuition scholarships to Master of Public Health or Master of Health Science students with extraordinary academic achievements and potential to contribute to the field of global hHealth, the Global Health Scholarship Program awards full - tuition scholarships to Master of Public Health or Master of Health Science students with extraordinary academic achievements and potential to contribute to the field of global hHealth Scholarship Program awards full - tuition scholarships to Master of Public Health or Master of Health Science students with extraordinary academic achievements and potential to contribute to the field of global hHealth or Master of Health Science students with extraordinary academic achievements and potential to contribute to the field of global hHealth Science students with extraordinary academic achievements and potential to contribute to the field of global healthhealth.

This achievement, besides furnishing evidence of the progress of public health in Brazil [constitutes a renewed affirmation of] what may be expected from inter-American cooperation, and deserves, for this reason, the gratitude of all countries of the Continent.

The ASHG Advocacy Award, new in 2015, honors individuals or groups who have exhibited excellence and achievement in applications of human genetics for the common good, in areas such as facilitating public awareness of genetics issues, promoting funding for biomedical research, and integrating genetics into health systems.

American Association for the Advancement of Science American Astronautical Society Fellow American Astronomical Society American Geophysical Union American Philosophical Society 1995 American Physical Society Children's Health Fund Advisory Board CSICOP Founding Member: 1976 Council for a Livable World Council on Foreign Relations Federation of American Scientists Guggenheim Foundation International Academy of Humanism Laureate International Astronomical Union NASA Planetary Society Co-Founder (1980) Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) Icarus Editor (1975 - 85) Parade Columnist Peabody 1980 for Cosmos Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction 1978 for The Dragons of Eden Oersted Medal 1990 Emmy Outstanding individual achievement for Cosmos, 1981 Emmy Outstanding Informational Series for Cosmos, 1981 Hugo 1981 for Cosmos Hugo 1997 for The Demon - Haunted World Hugo 1998 for Contact Humanist of the Year 1981 Public Welfare Medal 1993 Appendectomy Tompkins County Community Hospital, Ithaca, NY (19 - Mar - 1983) Bone - marrow transplant Apr - 1995 Proxy Baptism: Mormon Provo, UT (13 - Mar - 1998) Austrian Ancestry Maternal Ukrainian Ancestry Paternal Jewish Ancestry Asteroid Namesake 2709 Sagan Risk Factors: Marijuana

He has received several awards, including the 1994 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award from the University of Texas, Austin; the University of California, Berkeley, «National Public Health Hero» award; the Jan J. Kellermann Memorial Award for distinguished contribution in the field of cardiovascular disease prevention from the International Academy of Cardiology; a Presidential Citation from the American Psychological Association; the inaugural «Lifetime Achievement Award» from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine; the Beckmann Medal from the German Society for Prevention and Rehabilitation of Cardiovascular Diseases; a U.S. Surgeon General Citation; the «Pioneer in Integrative Medicine» award from California Pacific Medical Center; the Stanley Wallach Lectureship Award from the American College of Nutrition; the Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement; the Linus Pauling Award from the Institute for Functional Medicine; the Glenn Foundation Award for Research; the Bravewell Collaborative Pioneer of Integrative Medicine award; and the Sheila Kar Health Foundation Humanitarian Award from Cedars - Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles); the Plantrician Project Luminary Award.

As such, the pediatrician's role in advocating and supporting proper breastfeeding practices is essential and vital for the achievement of this preferred public health goal.»

Stay tuned to the grant winners: Academy 21 at Franklin Central Supervisory Union in Vermont, which is focused on a high - need, predominantly rural community; Cornerstone Charter Schools in Michigan, which seeks to prepare Detroit students for college and health - focused careers; Da Vinci Schools in California, which will integrate blended learning, early college, and real - world experiences with its existing project - based learning approach; Education Achievement Authority in Michigan, which, as part of the statewide turnaround authority is trying to create a student - centric system for students in Detroit; Match Education in Massachusetts, which already operates high - performing schools in Boston and will now focus on using technology to increase the effectiveness of its one - on - one tutoring; Schools for the Future in Michigan, which will serve students significantly below grade level; Summit Public Schools in California, which aims to build off its experiments in blended - learning models to launch a competency - based school; and Venture Academies in Minnesota, which is a new charter organization that will focus on accelerated college credit attainment and cultivation of entrepreneurial leadership.

A recent paper published by Public Health England, «The link between pupil health and well ‑ being and attainment: A briefing for head teachers, governors and staff in education settings» (November 2014) presented the following evidence: pupils with better health and well ‑ being are likely to achieve better academically; effective social and emotional competencies are associated with greater health and well ‑ being, and better achievement; the culture, ethos and environment of a school influences the health and well - being of pupils and their readiness to learn; and a positive association exists between academic attainment and physical activity levels of pHealth England, «The link between pupil health and well ‑ being and attainment: A briefing for head teachers, governors and staff in education settings» (November 2014) presented the following evidence: pupils with better health and well ‑ being are likely to achieve better academically; effective social and emotional competencies are associated with greater health and well ‑ being, and better achievement; the culture, ethos and environment of a school influences the health and well - being of pupils and their readiness to learn; and a positive association exists between academic attainment and physical activity levels of phealth and well ‑ being and attainment: A briefing for head teachers, governors and staff in education settings» (November 2014) presented the following evidence: pupils with better health and well ‑ being are likely to achieve better academically; effective social and emotional competencies are associated with greater health and well ‑ being, and better achievement; the culture, ethos and environment of a school influences the health and well - being of pupils and their readiness to learn; and a positive association exists between academic attainment and physical activity levels of phealth and well ‑ being are likely to achieve better academically; effective social and emotional competencies are associated with greater health and well ‑ being, and better achievement; the culture, ethos and environment of a school influences the health and well - being of pupils and their readiness to learn; and a positive association exists between academic attainment and physical activity levels of phealth and well ‑ being, and better achievement; the culture, ethos and environment of a school influences the health and well - being of pupils and their readiness to learn; and a positive association exists between academic attainment and physical activity levels of phealth and well - being of pupils and their readiness to learn; and a positive association exists between academic attainment and physical activity levels of pupils.

A recent paper published by Public Health England, «The link between pupil health and well ‑ being and attainment: A briefing for head teachers, governors and staff in education settings» (November 2014) presented the following evidence: pupils with better health and well ‑ being are likely to achieve better academically; effective social and emotional competencies are associated with greater health and well - being, and better achievement; the culture, ethos and environment of a school influences the health and well ‑ being of pupils and their readiness to learn; and a positive association exists between academic attainment and physical activity levels of pHealth England, «The link between pupil health and well ‑ being and attainment: A briefing for head teachers, governors and staff in education settings» (November 2014) presented the following evidence: pupils with better health and well ‑ being are likely to achieve better academically; effective social and emotional competencies are associated with greater health and well - being, and better achievement; the culture, ethos and environment of a school influences the health and well ‑ being of pupils and their readiness to learn; and a positive association exists between academic attainment and physical activity levels of phealth and well ‑ being and attainment: A briefing for head teachers, governors and staff in education settings» (November 2014) presented the following evidence: pupils with better health and well ‑ being are likely to achieve better academically; effective social and emotional competencies are associated with greater health and well - being, and better achievement; the culture, ethos and environment of a school influences the health and well ‑ being of pupils and their readiness to learn; and a positive association exists between academic attainment and physical activity levels of phealth and well ‑ being are likely to achieve better academically; effective social and emotional competencies are associated with greater health and well - being, and better achievement; the culture, ethos and environment of a school influences the health and well ‑ being of pupils and their readiness to learn; and a positive association exists between academic attainment and physical activity levels of phealth and well - being, and better achievement; the culture, ethos and environment of a school influences the health and well ‑ being of pupils and their readiness to learn; and a positive association exists between academic attainment and physical activity levels of phealth and well ‑ being of pupils and their readiness to learn; and a positive association exists between academic attainment and physical activity levels of pupils.

The Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools describe the commonwealth's expectations for student learning and achievement in grades K - 12 in English, mathematics, science, history and social science, technology, the fine arts, foreign language, health and physical education, and driver education.

Sarah is excited to combine her experience in public health and education with her commitment to social justice to advance Flamboyan's efforts for empowering D.C. teachers and families to partner together and accelerate academic achievement for children.

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Smart Choices is a partnership between ISD 191, Dakota County Public Health and the Minnesota Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) which focuses on creating a healthier school environment by increasing opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity to support student achievement and learning for all students in the district.

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Jack left Seagrams in 1977 to chair the board of the Samuel Bronfman Foundation where he assisted with the selection of winners of the Bronfman Prizes for Public Health Achievement.

Rodney's significant achievements include settling a wrongful death lawsuit for $ 5.5 million and serving as lead counsel in Reginald Mitchell v. California Department of Public Health, which resulted in a published California Court of Appeal decision.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called motor vehicle safety one of the top 10 U.S. public health achievements of the 20th century.

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Professional Experience American Red Cross (Douglasville, GA) 11/2007 — Present Communications Manager • Lead the strategic direction and implementation of all public relations and communication functions to achieve American Red Cross Blood Services collection goals and organizational objectives • Collaborate with Chapter counterparts to promote a singular American Red Cross image and messaging throughout the state • Develop viable communications plan to assure effective community awareness of critical need for donations • Produce market communications and develop media outreach initiatives, including press releases, media inquiries, and special project updates, to ensure image and brand consistency • Author and edit scripts, presentations, and speeches for use by senior - level organization executives • Establish partnership within the community to enhance awareness of the blood donation program while leveraging key relationships with local - and state - level media professionals • Develop and implement an annual public relations and communications budget to ensure self - sufficiency and utilize financial resources in an efficient manner • Execute and supervise all staff - related functions including hiring, training, evaluation, and career development to create a well - qualified team and enhance operational success • Plan and implement employee award and recognition programs to honor milestone achievements, customer service excellence, and the accomplishment of national initiatives • Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures, Safety Quality Identity Potency Purity (SQUIPP), the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and all other applicable federal, state, and local entities

Created in 1978 and named for Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger, the annual PPFA Maggie Awards recognize exceptional achievement in journalism that enhances the public's understanding of reproductive rights and health care issues, including contraception, sex education, teen pregnancy, abortion, and international family planning.

Adolescence is characterized by major biological, psychological and social challenges and opportunities, where interaction between the individual and environment is intense, and developmental pathways are set in motion or become established.2 — 4 Furthermore, adolescent psychopathology can have important consequences for education, relationships and socioeconomic achievement in later life.5 — 7 These characteristics of adolescence do not only set high demands for cohort studies aiming to capture the most salient aspects of developmental pathways, they also ensure a great gain in empirical knowledge and an invaluable source of information for public health policy from such studies.