If you look at the anti-obesity policy recommendations of almost
every leading public health organization, the list invariably includes a ban on junk food advertising directed at children.
Not exact matches
On the other side of the equation, numerous
leading public health advocates and
organizations are strongly opposed to weakening school meal standards.
Founded in 1990, the Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition, COBFC is a volunteer
organization comprised of physicians, nurses,
public health officials, dietitians, lactation consultants, counselors, and members of the business community who have
led the way for Colorado children to be breastfeeding at the highest rates in the nation.
They are activities that have a specific learning objective, a particular content, or a selected instructional strategy,» said Faith Grinder, the early childhood
lead trainer at SPARK, a research - based,
public health organization dedicated to creating, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote lifelong wellness.
Founded in 2009, the Chaffee County Breastfeeding Coalition (CCBC) is a volunteer
organization comprised of community nurses,
public health officials, midwives, mental
health providers, child birth educators, La Leche League Leaders, nutritionists, lactation consultants, lactation counselors, and mothers who have
led the way for 92 % of Chaffee infants to initiate breastfeeding.
The nation's
leading organization for pediatricians says, «Given the documented short - and long - term medical and neurodevelopmental advantages of breastfeeding, infant nutrition should be considered a
public health issue and not only a lifestyle choice.»
More
organizations in Great Britain are supportive and Canadian provinces are currently transitioning to midwifery, said study
lead author Patricia Janssen, director of the Master of
Public Health Program at the University of British Columbia.
For more information please visit the Safe to Sleep ®
public education campaign
led by The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child
Health and Human Development (NICHD) of the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) and in collaboration with other
organizations.
«Given the strong interrelationship between the economic success of the city and the
health of its real estate industry, and that REBNY is one of the city's
leading trade associations, the
organization historically has spoken out on matters of important
public interest, like mayoral control of NYC
public schools,» Chin - Lyn said in a statement.
Bobbie Sackman, director of
public policy at LiveON NY, a senior citizen advocacy
organization, said the Cuomo proposal would
lead to a cut in the number of meals served to the city's aging population as well as a reduction in services, including social activities, eviction assistance and help with
health care.
ERIE COUNTY, NY — On Monday, November 25, Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz will join Research!America and
leading U.S.
health organizations to recognize
public health professionals who work around the clock to protect the
health of all Americans.
Now in its fifth year, Light It Up Blue is a global initiative by Autism Speaks — the world's
leading autism science and advocacy
organization — that encourages «iconic landmarks» to help raise awareness about the growing
public health concern that is autism...
Cindi is a Principal at HCM Strategists, a
leading education and
health public policy firm, where she provides communications and advocacy strategy for
organizations dedicated to improving student outcomes for low income students.
April 4 (Boston)-- Educators for Excellence - Boston (E4E - Boston), a teacher -
led organization, is encouraged by Mayor Walsh's proposed budget, which includes $ 2.4 million for hiring additional mental
health experts for Boston
Public Schools (BPS).
Founded in 1958, the American Pet Products Association is the nation's
leading not - for - profit trade
organization serving the interests of the pet product industry and educating the
public on the many joys and
health benefits associated with pet ownership.
Leading environmental
organization moves to protect clean water and
public health after U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Indiana Department of Environmental Management fail to file legal enforcement action
The letter begins, «As
leading US environmental and science
organizations, we write to express our strong opposition to «fast track» trade promotion authority, and to urge you to oppose any legislation that would limit the ability of Congress to ensure that trade pacts deliver benefits for communities, workers,
public health, and the environment.»
Since 2014 — in collaboration with
leading medical and nursing societies and related
organizations — we have been assessing clinicians» knowledge of and experiences with the
health impacts of climate change, and supporting interested clinicians in their efforts to educate the
public and policy makers about the
health effects of climate change, and the
health benefits of climate solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS and ACCOMPLISHMENTS *
Public speaker on leadership and leadership development * Facilitator for John C. Maxwell Team * Certified personal and business coach * Develop team sales goals * Create group training through multi-media * Form interpersonal relationships around
health and wellness * Fundraising for 501 C3
organization *
Lead board meetings and community meetings * Present formal face of
organization w...
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient - related information.Developed and managed budget and revenue expectations while actively seeking ways to eliminate or reduce expenses.Organized and
led weekly personnel meetings with team members.Established and maintained positive relationships with government regulators, residents, families, other area
health care providers, physicians and community at large.Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation, training, staff education and development.Diligently monitored the QA (Quality Assurance) program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care.Regularly evaluated employee performance, provided feedback and assisted, coached and disciplined staff as needed.Jumped in to fill gaps for on call rotation when necessary.Provided thorough supervision for day - to - day operations of facility in accordance with set policies and guidelines.Actively maintained up - to - date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations.Ensured the accuracy of
public information and materials.Cooperated with other
health related agencies and
organizations in community activities.Served as liaison between management, clinical staff and the community.Administered, directed and coordinated the activities of the agency.Created annual goals, objectives and budget and made recommendations to reduce costs.Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness.
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
In two letters to Congressional leadership sent this week, more than 30
leading medical and
public health organizations, including the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Nurses Association, expressed their support for continued funding of Planned Parenthood and the national family planning program (Title X).
Last month, more than 30
leading medical and
public health organizations, including ACOG and NMA, expressed their support for continued funding of Planned Parenthood and the Title X National Family Planning Program in two letters sent to Congressional leadership.
Historically, Dr. Wyatt has provided counseling and talk - therapy in not - for - profit
organizations, taught at regional and comprehensive universities in Oklahoma, has written and administered grants and served as an assistant professor of research at the University of Oklahoma, College of
Public Health, where she was also a
lead investigator on the HEART of OKC Teen Pregnancy Project and co-principal investigator for the High Risk HPV project, both funded through the Centers for Disease Control («CDC»).
Their development and application, however, could
lead to improved quality of care and overall
health status for First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples by: providing the skills, knowledge and attitudes that
public health practitioners could draw upon to provide culturally competent and safe
health services to Aboriginal individuals and communities; improving academic curriculum, training programs, professional certification,
health services planning,
health policy, and
health program evaluation standards; and providing standardized assessment criteria to help governments and
organizations share best practices more efficiently and promote culturally safe
health services.