Not exact matches
MARCH 6, 2006: A Tyee contributor since 2004, Tom Sandborn takes on role
as Tyee labour beat reporter, with a focus
as well on
public health issues.
Although I don't pretend to understand all the «ins & outs» of banking,
public financing, etc., it seems to me to be self - evident that if Canadian governments at all levels were able to borrow, at low or preferably no interest rates, to finance infrastructure projects and other
issues such
as health care and education, rather than indebting Canadians in perpetuity in order to pay big interest payments to the greedy Big Banks, it would ultimately be in the
best interests of most ordinary Canadians.
Public policy
issues that determine the
health of the human web are
as important
as issues of individual emotional
well - being.
The campaign's creators were
well aware of the impact these ads would have; one member of the AAP's breastfeeding committee claimed the campaign signified «a change to promote breastfeeding
as a
public health issue rather than simply
as a personal parenting choice.»
But
as a natural skeptic, I also decided to read all of the research indicating that some of these purported long - term benefits, such
as higher IQs and immunity against various
health issues, were inflated by
well - meaning
public health experts.
She is also a NARM approved preceptor and is active in teaching the next generation of midwives
as well as a
public speaker on women's
health and fertility
issues.
AAPD members interested in
public policy
issues in their state
as well as policymakers and advocates for children's oral
health at the state level should feel free to contact the PPA in your state.
Concerned about his ill -
health, Dasuki asked the court for the release of his travel passport to enable him attend to his personal
health issues abroad and
as well objected to the secret trial requested by the federal government, preferring open trial of the case for the benefit of the
public.
He formerly worked with New York Lawyers for the
Public Interest on
health issues as well as disability
issues, including the Duane Reed lawsuit.
Buffalo, NY - Erie County Legislator Peter J. Savage, III (D - Buffalo) has introduced a resolution calling on the Erie County Legislature's
Health and Human Services committee to conduct fact - finding sessions to enable stakeholders in the public health and electronic cigarettes industry, as well as county government, to address the issues concerning electronic cigarettes and vapor lo
Health and Human Services committee to conduct fact - finding sessions to enable stakeholders in the
public health and electronic cigarettes industry, as well as county government, to address the issues concerning electronic cigarettes and vapor lo
health and electronic cigarettes industry,
as well as county government, to address the
issues concerning electronic cigarettes and vapor lounges.
«Informing citizens about the
health of the nation and discussing pivotal science and policy
issues such
as mental
health, chronic and emerging diseases and other
public health threats, and vaccine research are important to not only advance the national dialogue but also improve the country's overall
well - being.»
James Diaz, MD, DrPH, Professor and Program Director of Environmental / Occupational
Health Sciences at LSU
Health New Orleans School of
Public Health, details characteristics of the mosquitoes capable of transmitting the Zika virus in the United States, their habitats and biting behaviors,
as well as control measures, in a paper published in the December 2016,
issue of Wilderness & Environmental Medicine.
An important
issue for the
public as well as legislators, former United States Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood comments, «This special Journal of Adolescent
Health supplement brings the important
issue of driver distraction and young drivers into focus.
Under his direction, from 2003 to 2007, the agency brought a new level of commitment to
public health, with special emphasis on emerging
issues such
as bioterrorism and emergency preparedness,
as well as health disparities, patient safety and creation of the Illinois Regenerative Medicine Institute to support stem cell research.
Although three out of four primary care doctors support the use of financial rewards
as an incentive for
better medical care, most of these physicians oppose
public reporting of such quality assessments at the individual or group level, report researchers from the University of Chicago in the March / April
issue of
Health Affairs.
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.
Kilpatrick is lead author of another paper in this
issue on «Conservation of biodiversity
as a strategy for improving human
health and
well - being,» in which he examined the evidence linking biodiversity to disease risk and outlined the steps needed to develop biodiversity conservation into a
public health control strategy.
Osteoarthritis disability is rapidly becoming a significant
public health issue with experts indicating that by 2020 the amount of people having osteoarthritis would have doubled
as a result of increasing prevalence of obesity
as well as the aging of the generation of «baby boomers».
And nearly 80 percent said some students had expressed concern for their
well - being because of the charged
public conversation about
issues such
as immigration,
health care, the environment, travel bans and LGBTQ rights, it said.
The Advertising Council The Ad Council (www.adcouncil.org) is a private, non-profit organization that marshals talent from the advertising and communications industries, the facilities of the media, and the resources of the business and non-profit communities to produce, distribute and promote
public service campaigns on behalf of non-profit organizations and government agencies in
issue areas such
as improving the quality of life for children, preventive
health, education, community
well - being, environmental preservation and strengthening families.
The Office of
Public Engagement directs Extension programs for animal owners, such
as Pet
Health Columns,
issued most weeks and archived online,
as well as provides veterinary continuing education, including:
Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients,
health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following
best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes,
health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such
as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting
as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the
public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical
issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all
health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the
public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.
A TNR program in Maricopa County, Arizona, called the «Maddie's Pet Rescue Project» was so successful the County Board of Supervisors
issued a resolution stating: «Maricopa County Board of Supervisors does hereby endorse non - lethal trap - neuter - return, when accompanied by ongoing feral cat management,
as the most effective, humane method of controlling feral cat populations in Maricopa County and in so doing
better provides for the welfare of these animals while
better serving our communities»
public health and safety concerns.»
They are a distillation of personal experience, encompassing both the
public and the private and include the political (the «Flag» series) and the cultural (Original Soundtrack),
as well as issues of gender (The Odile Variations) and
health (the «AbPoz» series).
The Panel is actively involved in communicating on advocacy
issues, current research,
as well as educating government agencies and the
public on
health, safety and environmental arising from the production, use, storage, transportation and disposal of hydrogen peroxide.
Panelists will share their
best practices for
public and media engagement, debate how to respond to critiques, and explore the idea of reframing climate change
as a
public health issue.
As the head of the Globalization Response Program for the Integrated Social Development Centre, Amenga - Etego's soft - spoken integrity, warmth and his unique ability to move between the worlds of the powerful and the poor helped elevate water privatization as an important political and public health issue not only on a global scale, but on a deeply human one as wel
As the head of the Globalization Response Program for the Integrated Social Development Centre, Amenga - Etego's soft - spoken integrity, warmth and his unique ability to move between the worlds of the powerful and the poor helped elevate water privatization
as an important political and public health issue not only on a global scale, but on a deeply human one as wel
as an important political and
public health issue not only on a global scale, but on a deeply human one
as wel
as well.
Southern Regional
Health System (Riverdale, GA) 07/2004 — 03/2006 Public Relations Coordinator • Developed and implemented comprehensive public relations strategies for the hospital system, holding responsibility for various media relations tasks including news releases, media inquiries, and interviews • Acted as primary hospital spokesperson for television, print, and radio communications • Maintained internal communications including employee newsletters, physician newsletters, trade publications, internal advertisements, and the Prism magazine which was distributed to Clayton County residents on a quarterly basis • Facilitated effective relations with all internal and external audiences, including area residents and businesses, staff members, volunteers, and both state and county officials • Scheduled, planned, and promoted healthcare outreach and educational activities including fairs, tours, and local events • Solicited the input, review, and approval of various parties in the preparation of marketing plans and related budgets, as well as for the coordination and selection of qualified candidates to speak at community events on various health - related topics • Monitored patient complaints as appropriate, providing valuable feedback and guidance with respect to issue resolution • Exceeded educational requirements for fire safety, general safety, infection control, and hazardous waste mana
Health System (Riverdale, GA) 07/2004 — 03/2006
Public Relations Coordinator • Developed and implemented comprehensive public relations strategies for the hospital system, holding responsibility for various media relations tasks including news releases, media inquiries, and interviews • Acted as primary hospital spokesperson for television, print, and radio communications • Maintained internal communications including employee newsletters, physician newsletters, trade publications, internal advertisements, and the Prism magazine which was distributed to Clayton County residents on a quarterly basis • Facilitated effective relations with all internal and external audiences, including area residents and businesses, staff members, volunteers, and both state and county officials • Scheduled, planned, and promoted healthcare outreach and educational activities including fairs, tours, and local events • Solicited the input, review, and approval of various parties in the preparation of marketing plans and related budgets, as well as for the coordination and selection of qualified candidates to speak at community events on various health - related topics • Monitored patient complaints as appropriate, providing valuable feedback and guidance with respect to issue resolution • Exceeded educational requirements for fire safety, general safety, infection control, and hazardous waste mana
Public Relations Coordinator • Developed and implemented comprehensive
public relations strategies for the hospital system, holding responsibility for various media relations tasks including news releases, media inquiries, and interviews • Acted as primary hospital spokesperson for television, print, and radio communications • Maintained internal communications including employee newsletters, physician newsletters, trade publications, internal advertisements, and the Prism magazine which was distributed to Clayton County residents on a quarterly basis • Facilitated effective relations with all internal and external audiences, including area residents and businesses, staff members, volunteers, and both state and county officials • Scheduled, planned, and promoted healthcare outreach and educational activities including fairs, tours, and local events • Solicited the input, review, and approval of various parties in the preparation of marketing plans and related budgets, as well as for the coordination and selection of qualified candidates to speak at community events on various health - related topics • Monitored patient complaints as appropriate, providing valuable feedback and guidance with respect to issue resolution • Exceeded educational requirements for fire safety, general safety, infection control, and hazardous waste mana
public relations strategies for the hospital system, holding responsibility for various media relations tasks including news releases, media inquiries, and interviews • Acted
as primary hospital spokesperson for television, print, and radio communications • Maintained internal communications including employee newsletters, physician newsletters, trade publications, internal advertisements, and the Prism magazine which was distributed to Clayton County residents on a quarterly basis • Facilitated effective relations with all internal and external audiences, including area residents and businesses, staff members, volunteers, and both state and county officials • Scheduled, planned, and promoted healthcare outreach and educational activities including fairs, tours, and local events • Solicited the input, review, and approval of various parties in the preparation of marketing plans and related budgets,
as well as for the coordination and selection of qualified candidates to speak at community events on various
health - related topics • Monitored patient complaints as appropriate, providing valuable feedback and guidance with respect to issue resolution • Exceeded educational requirements for fire safety, general safety, infection control, and hazardous waste mana
health - related topics • Monitored patient complaints
as appropriate, providing valuable feedback and guidance with respect to
issue resolution • Exceeded educational requirements for fire safety, general safety, infection control, and hazardous waste management
These volunteers have a passion for educating the
public about reproductive
health related
issues,
as well as promoting PPAZ's services and programs.
MSPCC engages in
public policy advocacy on
issues related to child and family
well - being, such
as child abuse prevention, foster care, child welfare reform, mental
health, and adolescent substance abuse prevention.
PND is now recognized, by virtue of the distress caused to mothers,
as well as the wider adverse impact on the family,
as a significant
public health issue.
Welcome to Talking about Child Mental
Health in Tennessee — a compendium of communications research and resources for helping the public better understand issues such as child development, child mental health, and programs informed by a «System of Care» operational philo
Health in Tennessee — a compendium of communications research and resources for helping the
public better understand
issues such
as child development, child mental
health, and programs informed by a «System of Care» operational philo
health, and programs informed by a «System of Care» operational philosophy.
MHA offers a number of outreach programs aimed specifically at educating the general
public,
as well as those with mental illness, about effective treatments for various mental
health issues.
In addition to delivering her nationally recognized training programs for PESI and keynote presentations, Jen regularly speaks on mental
health issues and child abuse for Morehead State University, Eastern Kentucky University, and National
Public Radio;
as well as psychological evaluations for the Department of Disability Determinations and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.