IJive.com Search Engine: West Virginia: Health Maps of west virginia health statistics from the Bureau for Public health. Provides information about the Special Supplemental nutrition Program for http://ijive.com/West_Virginia/Health/
West Virginia health Content Standards and Objectives for west virginia Schools, School health Program Coordinators. Statelevel No state policy. http://www.nasbe.org/HealthySchools/States/states.asp?Name=West Virginia
West Virginia - Health Insurance - American Diabetes Association Contact your state Medicaid program for more information. west virginia Childrens health Insurance Program State Childrens health Insurance Program http://www.diabetes.org/advocacy-and-legalresources/insurance/westvirginia.jsp
AICR - About AICR - Facts You Should Know and, recent budgetary restrictions have further squeezed nutrition to the fringe of west virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and http://www.aicr.org/about/facts.lasso
Extractions: The American Institute for Cancer Research is a nonprofit, tax exempt organization whose purpose is to provide funding support for research into the relationship between diet, nutrition and cancer and to expand consumer knowledge about the results of such research as it relates to cancer prevention and treatment in the United States and worldwide. Contributions to AlCR are deductible for federal income tax purposes. Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Section at 1-888-830-4989 . Pennsylvania: official registration and financial information of American Institute for Cancer Research may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732-0999. Virginia residents may obtain a Financial Statement from the State Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services at 1-804-786-1343. Washington State residents may obtain financial information by calling 1-800-332-4483. West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the West Virginia Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, West Virginia 25305. REGISTRATION WITH ANY STATE DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. AICR provides a number of services that you can receive free at home or in your local area including the AICR newsletter, educational brochures, nutrition counseling, cancer information and referral, and from time to time educational seminars. If you would like more information on programs available at the local level please call 1-800-843-8114.
Extractions: When Jared Fogle was in elementary school, he often rode his bike to "fast food alley," a row of chain restaurants in his Indianapolis neighborhood. There he snuck extra meals–and began years of unhealthy eating habits. By the time he was 20, Fogle weighed 425 pounds. He unsuccessfully tried several diets until he found the solution next door to his apartment building. A steady diet of low-fat, low-calorie Subway sandwiches coupled with daily walking helped Fogle lose 245 pounds in one year. Fogle, now a spokesman for Subway, shared his colorful personal story at "The Harvard Forums on Health: Focus on Obesity," the first in a new series on critical health care issues sponsored by the Harvard University Interfaculty Program on Health Systems Improvement (PHSI). The series launched at HSPH on June 11. Kennedy School of Government professor David Gergen moderated the event, which attracted a capacity crowd to Snyder Auditorium. "This is not a happy time in the world of health care in the United States," observed David Blumenthal, director of PHSI. The Program organized the Forums with
Southeast Public Health Leadership Institute Director Div. of Public health Prevention/nutrition virginia Dept. of health Richmond, VA. Barbara S. Taylor west virginia Bureau for Public health http://www.sph.unc.edu/sephli/current/alumni/alum_dir/tz.htm
Cookin Up Health: Developing An Interactive Nutrition Program (1) Center for Healthy Communities, west virginia University, 3040 University By providing this nutrition program through an interactive modality, http://apha.confex.com/apha/131am/techprogram/paper_70663.htm
Extractions: 3189.0: Monday, November 17, 2003 - Board 7 Cookin Up Health: Developing an Interactive Nutrition Program Irene Tessaro, DrPH , Sheila Rye, MS , Carol Mangone, PhD, CHES , Susan McCrone, PhD , Nan Leslie, PhD , Lindsey Parker, MS , and Brian Guice, BS . (1) Center for Healthy Communities, West Virginia University, 3040 University Avenue, Room 3341, PO Box 6275, Morgantown, WV 26506, (304)293-5582, itessaro@hsc.wvu.edu, (2) School of Nursing, West Virginia University, 6515 Health Sciences Center, Morgantown, WV 26506 Learning Objectives: Keywords: Community-Based Health Promotion, Women's Health Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Vegetarian Journal 2004 Issue 4 -- The Vegetarian Resource Group A health care program that focuses on a lifestyle overhaul rather than medication and Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield and the west virginia Public http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2004issue4/vj2004issue4ornish.htm
Extractions: The first 12 weeks of the Ornish Program are intense. Patients visit their program site twice a week for four hours. During these sessions, participants learn about each facet of a new lifestyle. They are monitored and counseled by a team, which includes a physician, a nurse, a certified stress management specialist, a licensed behavioral health clinician, an exercise physiologist, and a registered dietitian. After the first 12-week stage, patients continue on-site visits for three to nine months, depending on the improvement in their risk factors and compliance with the program. All participants are monitored for a year, regardless of how long they continue their on-site work. Janco points out that approximately 90 percent of participants complete the yearlong process.
Minority Health Program The WV Minority health Program works in partnership with organizations, health care in west virginia in the form of the WV Minority health Chart Book. http://www.wvochs.org/orhp/mhp.aspx
Extractions: Introduction The mission for the Office of Rural Health Policy's Minority Health Program (MHP) is to facilitate access to health education, health care delivery, health promotion and disease prevention initiatives. The MHP is responsible for developing policies, plans and a tracking system to ensure that community health needs are addressed. We also strive to improve the health status of all minorities in the state of West Virginia by assisting with the identification and elimination of any disparities. The WV Minority Health Program works in partnership with organizations, health care providers, government agencies and minority communities to ultimately improve the health status of racial and ethnic minority populations in West Virginia. Activities: Collecting and distributing facts and other information on the health of all minorities in West Virginia in the form of the WV Minority Health Chart Book Promoting health awareness, prevention and access to health care delivery through faith based programs and other entities.
Conforti 4H Smart Choices nutrition Education Program Healthy Weights for Apple Processors Association Annual Meeting, White Sulphur Springs, west virginia http://www.hnfe.vt.edu/People/faculty/serrano.htm
Extractions: Email: serrano@vt.edu Research Interests: School-based approaches to improving dietary and physical activity habits of youth; Development and evaluation of community-based childhood overweight prevention programs; Impact of acculturation on diet and health habits among Latinos living in the U.S. EDUCATION: Colorado State University; Ph.D., Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2001 Specialization: Political Economy of Latin America PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 2002-Present, Extension Specialist, Assistant Professor; Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Provide leadership for the development, implementation, evaluation, and promotion of extension education programming focusing on food and nutrition issues of children, youth, and Latinos. Train Extension field and on-campus faculty, develop educational materials, and secure outside funding to support programming in this area. Partner with local, state, and national agencies and organizations to achieve health promotion goals. Conduct grant-funded, applied research.
West Virginia School health Program Coordinators west virginia does not require schools or districts to designate a school health program coordinator. http://www.nasbe.org/HealthySchools/States/West_Virginia.html
Extractions: West Virginia State Board of Education Policy (1989) requires students in grades 6-12 to receive instruction in the prevention of AIDS, either by integrating it into health education or into other programs. The state does not require schools to follow a specific curriculum, but HIV, STD, and pregnancy prevention are thoroughly integrated within the suggested curriculum framework of Policy . The state does not have limitations on what can or cannot be included in such instruction.
AHIRC Resource Listings *west virginia Starting Points Family Resource Centers 304558-0600 AccessWV Program Offers Alternative health Insurance, Capped Rates http://www.actorsfund.org/ahirc/cat_list.cfm?cat=249&st=WV
CHIP: Resources- Federal Agencies Barbara Semper, Program Analyst Food and nutrition Service Office of Child nutrition 3101 Park Center Drive Alexandria, virginia 223021594 http://www.ecbt.org/CHIPfed.html
Extractions: How Federal Agencies Can Help You US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Regional Offices What are the Regional Offices of HHS and how can they help you? In each region of the United States, there are 10 Regional Directors and 10 Regional Health Administrators of the Department of Health and Human Services. They are the representatives of the Secretary of Health and Human Services in direct, official dealings with state and local government organizations. They provide a central focus in each region for departmental relations with Congress and promote general understanding of Department programs, policies, and objectives. They also advise the Secretary on the potential effects of decisions and provide administrative services and support to Department programs and activities in the regions. http://www.insurekidsnow.gov
VA Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5) Internet Website This VISN 5 webpage is the homepage for the VA Capitol health Care Network internet website. Martinsburg, west virginia 25401 (304) 2630811 http://www1.va.gov/visn5/default.cfm?page=mburg
Marshall University of Inspiration Software, Incs School of Education Licensing Program. Continued west virginia native Dr. Shortie McKinney, director of the nutrition http://www.marshall.edu/
Extractions: Financial Aid ... Official US Time (EDT) A state of the faculty address by faculty senate chair Larry Stickler, remarks by President Stephen J. Kopp and the introduction of 64 new faculty by college deans highlight the agenda for Marshall Universitys fall general faculty meeting Thursday, Sept. 29. Continued... Marshall Universitys Web site team has created a Sights and Sounds page designed to provide easy access to photos, videos, and other materials about Marshall University. Continued... A variety of speakers and musical presentations will take place throughout the week, with an emphasis on Appalachia, as part of the 19th annual Yeager Symposium Monday, Sept. 25 through Thursday, Sept. 29. Continued... Marshall University assistant professor of art Mark Slankards photographs are featured in the current issue of the Boston Review, a political and literary journal with a circulation of 10,000. Continued...
