Cindy Weinbaum MD MPH, Acting Executive Secretary of the ACIP, will provide an overview of the following topics that are currently on the ACIP draft agenda, to include: the policy options, evidence, and considerations for routine use of MenB vaccines in adolescents; an overview of 9-valent HPV vaccination for persons who have completed an HPV vaccination series, cost-effectiveness, as well as GRADE and proposed guidance for use of 9vHPV vaccine; and, updates to the Child/Adolescent Immunization Schedule.
Ian Branam (Health Communication Specialist, TEKsystems Inc.) from NCIRD’s health communication science office (HCSO) will discuss plans and activities for National Immunization Awareness Month and what your organization or practice can do to help promote immunizations throughout the month of August.
Jill Roark MPH, Health Communication Specialist, NCIRD HCSO will present on ideas for Beating the Back to School Rush, including ideas to help parents and clinicians to take advantage of early summer break for vaccinations.
This is a FREE program designed to bring the clinician the latest information on the pathophysiology of asthma and allergy; current treatment methods; effective techniques for patient education; and ways to prevent asthma episodes.
Speaker: Don Cui PA-C, AE-C
Nurses/respiratory therapists/AE-Cs can earn asthma continuing ed credits. A light meal will be provided.
Invest in your youth by spending two days learning how to support their voice.
Join us on July 8-9, 2015 for two full days of strategies, practice and ideas for how to start and support an effective Teen Advisory in your program or school. Teen Advisory Councils are an effective and meaningful way for teens to provide youth the opportunity and structure to be a part of the decision-making and governance of their own projects and initiatives in after-school programs and school settings. As a result of this 2-day training participants will:
- Identify meaningful roles youth can play in programs.\
- Learn the components and stages of Neutral Zone’s Teen Advisory Council.
- Understand Youth Adult Partnerships and how to support them.
- Practice strategies that effectively support youth-driven initiatives.
- Participants will also receive a free copy of the Teen Advisory Council guidebook, a practical guide for starting and supporting a Teen Advisory.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact John Weiss at weiss@neutral-zone.org.
Thank you for your commitment to youth empowerment! We look forward to meeting you at our Youth Engagement Institute.
Sincerely,
John Weiss
The Neutral Zone Teen Center
Weiss@neutral-zone.org
734.214.9995. ext.222
This is an opportunity for anyone interested/able to participate and become a certified instructor in either MHFA or YMHFA. This training is free except for your staff time, mileage, meals and lodging. Its an intensive training but can be useful for school staff and others you work with.
Please email Kim Batsche-McKenzie at batsche-mckenziek@michigan.gov potential certified instructor names, complete with the individual’s email addresses and training location preference. This offer will be available on a first come first serve basis until the trainings are filled.
The eighth annual Moving Toward Solutions Conference will provide educators, providers and community stakeholders with practical strategies for the day-to-day implementation of teen pregnancy prevention and adolescent sexual health programs.
Featured speakers will include:
Pre-conference Session #1: August 16
Terri Couwenhoven will offer a pre-conference session on Sexual Health Education for Special Needs Students.
Pre-conference Session #2: August 16
Dr. Randall Turner will offer a pre-conference session on The Art of Attraction: Recruiting and Retaining Participants for Your Program.
Monday, August 17
Erika Oliver will present the opening keynote, Happy Crap: Unleash Your Positivity Power for Prevention! and will also present a workshop session.
Tuesday, August 18
Dr. Eric Buhi will present the closing keynote address on Technology Apps and Sexual Health and will also present a workshop session.
Taking T1D to School…learn about diabetes basics, hear from leading medical professionals,
and receive information on keeping the student with T1D safe at school!
- Hear from the experts
- Hands-on information
- Q & A panel
- What to do in emergencies
- Vendor Fair
- Receive: toolkits, tips, and resources
No charge to attend.
Hosted by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Michigan Association
- Healthcare Professionals (e.g., physicians, nurses, dieticians, physician assistants, faculty)
- School Personnel (e.g., administrators, faculty, coaches, social workers, counselors, food service staff)
- Church & Synagogue Staff (e.g., youth group leaders, event coordinators, religious education teachers)
- University Faculty, Staff & Students
- Parents & Adult Caregivers of children/adolescents with food allergy
- Individuals with food allergy 18 years of age and older
Because of the generous support of this conference by Food Allergy Research & Education, sponsors and in-kind donors, we are pleased to offer free admission.
Conference content focuses on IgE mediated food allergy with risk for anaphylaxis and not other forms of adverse reactions to foods such as food intolerance.
Kensington Court Ann Arbor – Main Entrance
- To review food allergy and anaphylaxis fundamentals (e.g. epidemiology, pathophysiology).
- To discuss the potential progression of the atopic march and common co-existing conditions.
- To cover potential psychological and social implications of diagnosed food allergy.
- To discuss scientific research investigating the safety and effectiveness of potential future treatment options for food allergy.
- To share school food allergy management strategies, resources, legal ramifications and role differentiation of school team members.
- To provide an update on the implementation of Michigan legislation to improve food allergy safety in restaurants.
Registration to attend is required for this conference. Please see the Registration page for more information and to submit a completed online registration form.
- This program applies to the Michigan Board of Nursing rule 2(l) and reflects 4 hours of continuing education credit.
- A continuing education credit documentation certificate will be given upon program and RN evaluation completion.
- Attendance at the entire conference and submission of your completed RN specific evaluation form is required for the certificate.
- There is no admission fee for this program.
- Please complete the online registration form on the Registration page if you plan to attend this conference.
- Please be prepared to provide your full name and email at conference check-in.
- Certificates of attendance will be available upon program and general evaluation completion.
- Attendance at the entire conference and submission of your completed general evaluation form is required for the certificate.
- Please be prepared to provide your full name and email at conference check-in.
- Please complete the online registration form on the Registration page if you plan to attend this conference.
Kensington Court Ann Arbor – Grande Ballroom entrance hall
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CONTACT EMAIL
info@foodallergymiassociation.com
The annual event brings together Michigan Health Center staff and board members to learn from each other and expert faculty on clinical, finance, operations, governance, and administrative topics. The conference provides a great opportunity to make new connections, hear new ideas, engage with peers and refuel as you return to your Health Center with new resources, tools, and approaches to strengthen your programs, services, and operations.
This year, the annual conference will be held at the beautiful Grand Traverse Resort & Spa on August 30 – September 1. Register today!
Don’t forget to reserve your room. The deadline for hotel reservations is July 29, 2015. Reservations can be made by calling 1.800.236.1577. Be sure to ask for the Michigan Primary Care Association room block to receive the discounted rate.
This is an opportunity for anyone interested/able to participate and become a certified instructor in either MHFA or YMHFA. This training is free except for your staff time, mileage, meals and lodging. Its an intensive training but can be useful for school staff and others you work with.
Please email Kim Batsche-McKenzie at batsche-mckenziek@michigan.gov potential certified instructor names, complete with the individual’s email addresses and training location preference. This offer will be available on a first come first serve basis until the trainings are filled.
Hosted by the Michigan Department Health and Human Services
Child and Adolescent Health Center Program
Amway Grand Hotel
Grand Rapids, MI
Registration Fee: TBD