In this week’s edition

:: Reminder – Attorney General Suthers lectures today at noon
:: Tenney: A healthy workplace is everybody’s business
:: Alumni News and Notes
:: Public Health Matters

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Reminder – Attorney General Suthers lectures today at noon

Join the Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy for the department seminar, Co-Sponsored by the IMPACT Series, featuring Colorado Attorney General John Suthers discussion of

Issues Facing Colorado’s Medical Professionals:

The Affordable Healthcare Act

Prescription Drug Abuse

Implementing Amendment 64

Event Details

Today: April 10, 2013
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
University of Colorado
Anschutz Medical Campus
ED 1 1300 | Lunch will be provided

Follow us on Twitter @ColoradoSPH and join the conversation using hashtags #COleg #healthpolicy

Tenney: A healthy workplace is everybody’s business

Blog originally published on Health Relay last week during National Public Health Week

Liliana Tenney is the co-director of Health Links Colorado at the Center for Worker Health and Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health.

With National Public Health Week upon us, promoting safety and health in the workplace is an essential ingredient toward improving the overall well-being of Coloradans.

The focus of this year’s National Public Health Week is “Public Health is ROI: Saves Lives, Saves Money.” On April 3, the theme of the day is “Creating A Healthy Workplace,” with an emphasis on how wellness and safety are good for health and business.

Numerous studies have made the case for keeping our workforce safe, healthy and productive. Throughout the country, companies face a rapidly aging workforce. Public health initiatives target epidemic levels of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression, arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.

Today, more than ever, there is evidence that creating a healthy workplace can produce positive effects on employees’ health, medical costs and productivity. Simply put, prevention makes good business sense. Case in point: obesity among full-time employees costs businesses $73 billion a year. Research also shows that medical costs fall by about $3.27 for every dollar invested in a worksite wellness program. Yet despite such positive evidence, only 27 percent of small businesses participate in employer-sponsored wellness programs.

Continue reading the blog online at Health Relay | Colorado Health Foundation

Alumni News and Notes

We are proud to share in the celebration and success of our alumni. If you are a graduate of the school or one of our predecessor programs, then we want to hear from you.

’04 MSPH alumnus named 40 under 40

Congratulations to 2004 MSPH alumnus Jeff Bontrager named by the Denver Business Journal to the 2013 list of 40 Under 40! Bontrager currently serves as the Director of Research on Coverage and Access at the Colorado Health Institute (CHI). The annual 40 under 40 award list recognizes Denver’s up and coming professionals under the age of 40 for their business and community contributions.

Learn more about Jeff’s accolade.

Send your news, updated contact information or other notes to CSPH.Alumni@ucdenver.edu. Please include your name, email address, program and graduation year. Then join up with the school on LinkedIn to keep in contact with alumni.

Public Health Matters

Upcoming Events | View details about these events online
:: April 10 – Prospective Student Information Session
:: April 10 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: April 10 – HSMP Seminar | CO Attorney General John Suthers
:: April 10 – Global Health Lecture Series
:: April 11 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: April 12 – College Friday
:: April 16 – Executive Council
:: April  16 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: April 17 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: April 18 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: April 19 – Faculty Senate
:: April 23 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: April 24 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: April 25 – Injury & Violence Seminar Series
:: April 25 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: April 30 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour

In the News | Visit Public Health Newsroom

Public Health Job Opportunities | View details about this sample of opportunities online
:: Deloitte – Systems Integration, Consulting | Denver, CO
:: Omni Institute – Project Manager | Denver Metro
:: Denver Health – Business Manager, RADARS System | Denver Metro
:: CASA – Volunteer Coordinator | Larimer County
:: DBA – Volunteer Coordinator | Denver/Ft. Collins
:: SAVA – Program Facilitator | Ft. Collins, CO
:: CO Kids Safe Sun Care Program – Student Research Assistants | Aurora, CO
:: Alzheimer’s Association – Early Stage Services Coordinator | Colorado Chapter
:: Jefferson Center for mental health – Bilingual Behavioral Therapist
:: Yahoo – Experimentation Analyst | Sunnyvale, CA

The Colorado School of Public Health has indefinitely transitioned the job board to the LinkedIn group for alumni and employers. If you are an employer, faculty, student or member of the alumni body, and wish to post or locate a position, then you may join the LinkedIn group online to access a complete list of positions.

@theForefront | Colorado School of Public Health
13001 E. 17^th Place, B119 | Aurora, CO 80045 | 303.724.4585
http://publichealth.ucdenver.edu | http://attheforefront.ucdenver.edu

In this week’s edition

:: Pinwheel garden pops up for “Be the ONE” campaign
:: National Public Health Week is underway!
:: Public Health Matters

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Pinwheel garden pops up for “Be the ONE” campaign

They’re popping up in front yards, at community events and in front of City Halls; and they’re spinning statewide as the country recognizes Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month throughout April. They’re pinwheels and the centerpiece of the Pinwheels for PreventionTM campaign.  The pinwheel represents Colorado’s efforts to change the way our state thinks about prevention, focusing on community activities and public policies that prioritize prevention right from the start to make sure child abuse and neglect never occur.

In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Colorado School of Public Health is partnering with Denver Human Services, Denver Court Appointed Special Advocates, Prevent Child Abuse Colorado and many more agencies by planting our very own pinwheel garden on the south-west lawn of Building 500 on the Anschutz Medical Campus.

“When I read that Denver Human Services was looking for organizations interested in planting a Pinwheel Garden for raising awareness during National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, I thought it seemed like a natural opportunity for the Colorado School of Public Health to partner with other organizations to promote a message for greater Public Health in the Rocky Mountain Region,” states faculty organizer Amanda Allshouse. “When I mentioned Pinwheels to school’s Faculty Senate, they helped connect me with the Kempe Center.”

The Kempe Center is hosting several awareness activities and events including the April 3 Kid’s Health Policy lunch seminar “How can we as a community protect our children” and the annual blue ribbon campaign with Children’s Hospital Colorado.

The school’s pinwheel garden will be on display through mid-April.  Stop by to view the garden and think about ways you can “Be the One” to make a difference for a child including:

1) Be a Bounce Back Family. Since challenging times impact every family, it’s important to recognize stressful situations and keep a sense of hope. These things can help us take constructive action to turn things around.

2) Make Parent Growth a Priority. Take time to learn what is age appropriate and how to set realistic expectations. These tools help us cope positively with various situations.

3) Learn More About Child Growth. Helping children develop emotionally helps them identify their feelings, clearly communicate and problem solve, and prepares them for positive social interaction.

4) Surround Yourself with a Network of Friends & Family. Having a strong support system of neighbors and community members helps us get needed breaks, cope with difficult times and prevents us from becoming isolated.

5) Call a Pro. Getting to know a day care professional, caseworker, teacher or doctor gives us an expert to turn to in times of need.

These five things help make families and our community stronger.  To learn more about making a difference, visit www.denvergov.org/BeTheOne.

National Public Health Week is underway!

Don’t forget, you can partake in NPHW by connecting with us online through our social media accounts.

This year’s NPHW theme: “Public Health is ROI – Save Lives, Save Money.” Much like the business world, ROI indicates the return on investments. Supporting evidence-based public health programs will result in healthier communities and reduced cost in treating diseases.

Daily themes:

• Monday, April 1: Ensuring a Safe, Healthy Home for Your Family: Health and safety begin at home. Make prevention a fun family tradition.

• Tuesday, April 2: Providing a Safe Environment for Children at School: Schools are the perfect setting for improving child health. Plus, children’s health is a rallying point few can ignore.

• Wednesday, April 3: Creating a Healthy Workplace: Wellness and safety in the workplace are good for health and for business. Let’s make prevention work for us.

• Thursday, April 4: Protecting You While You’re on the Move: Safety on the go is often in our own hands, but it’s also tied to community design. Together, we can turn our streets into roads to better health.

• Friday, April 5: Empowering a Healthy Community: Support public health efforts that create healthy opportunities for all. Good health is a community affair.

How does your (health) ROI measure? “Like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for NPHW tips and updates concerning the value of public health to our lives AND pocketbooks.

Public Health Matters

Upcoming Events | View details about these events online
:: April 2 – Public Health Symposium | CSU
:: April 2 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: April 3 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: April 3 – CU Denver: CSPH Leadership Lunch
:: April 4 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: April 5 – Research Colloquium
:: April 8 – CSPH Admitted Student Visit Day Mixer
:: April 9 – CCTSI Community Engagement Seminar Series
:: April 9 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: April 10 – Prospective Student Information Session
:: April 10 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: April 10 – Global Health Lecture Series
:: April 11 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: April 16 – Executive Council
:: April  16 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: April 17 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: April 18 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: April 19 – Faculty Senate
:: April 23 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: April 24 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: April 25 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: April 30 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour

In the News | Visit Public Health Newsroom

Public Health Job Opportunities | View details about these opportunities online
:: Bilingual Behavioral Therapist |  Jefferson Center for mental health
:: Experimentation Analyst | Yahoo | Sunnyvale, CA
:: MO, DDEM | National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
:: Clinical Data Analyst | Novartis Institute for Biomedical Research
:: Project Statistician | Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics
:: Short Term Biostatistician Position | UK
:: Senior Analyst | Biogen Idec
:: Operations Manager | The Delores Project
:: Family Navigator | Family Voices Colorado
:: Refugee Services Coordinator | State of Colorado

The Colorado School of Public Health has indefinitely transitioned the job board to the LinkedIn group for alumni and employers. If you are an employer, faculty, student or member of the alumni body, and wish to post or locate a position, then you may join the LinkedIn group online to access a complete list of positions.

@theForefront | Colorado School of Public Health
13001 E. 17^th Place, B119 | Aurora, CO 80045 | 303.724.4585
http://publichealth.ucdenver.edu | http://attheforefront.ucdenver.edu

In this week’s edition

:: Reminder – Public Health Symposium April 2^nd
:: National Public Health Week (NPHW) is almost here!
:: CU Denver student honored in Washington, D.C.
:: Upcoming Center for Public Health Practice Symposium
:: Alumni News & Notes
:: Public Health Matters

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Reminder – Public Health Symposium April 2^nd

Join the Colorado School of Public Health for the 4th Annual Public Health Symposium at Colorado State University. The 2013 theme One Health will examine the national and global perspectives of the public health impacts of the human-animal-environment interface.

April 2, 2013 | 9 AM
Lory Student Center, Colorado State University

The concept of One Health advocates cooperation between human and veterinary medicine and wildlife ecology to combat human health risks and promote health of all species and the environment.  The morning session will include a keynote address an d a panel of leading practitioners and researchers representing different perspectives on public health and public lands with input from a current public health student. The afternoon session will deal with the current understanding of disease vectors which have had a profound impact on human health.  Changes in climate have been implicated in emerging risks from vector borne diseases. Future climate change is anticipated to impact the distribution of other vector borne diseases e.g., West Nile virus, malaria.

Leading researchers and practitioners will discuss these issues with input from a current public health student. The event is now full, email for a waitlist option.

National Public Health Week (NPHW) is almost here!

And, you can partake in NPHW April 1-7 by connecting with us online through our social media accounts. This year’s NPHW theme: “Public Health is ROI – Save Lives, Save Money.” Much like the business world, ROI indicates the return on investments. Supporting evidence-based public health programs will result in healthier communities and reduced cost in treating diseases.

How does your (health) ROI measure? “Like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for NPHW tips and updates concerning the value of public health to our lives AND pocketbooks.

CU Denver student honored in Washington, D.C.

Joaquin Gallegos named Champion for Change

Story originally published by the CU Newsroom

Washington, D.C. is a very long way from the Santa Ana Pueblo in the Four Corners area of Colorado/New Mexico/Utah/Arizona. But not too far for Joaquin Gallegos, a CU Denver student, who grew up in the Southwest as a member of the the Jicarilla Apache Nation.

Earlier this month, Gallegos, a senior majoring in Public Health, and his mother traveled to the nation’s capitol where he was recognized as a Champion for Change by the Aspen Institute’s Center for Native American Youth. He joined four other young Native Americans also being honored.

“I am honored to be recognized by the Aspen Institute for my involvement in the important endeavors of the Centers for American Indians and Alaska Native Health,” Gallegos said. “For me this is not employment but rather a responsibility to serve my Native People.”

Continue reading online at the CU Newsroom.

Upcoming Center for Public Health Practice Symposium

Join the Colorado School of Public Health and the Center for Public Health Practice, in conjunction with public health leaders from across Colorado, for the symposium: The Role of Public Health in the Success of Health Care Reform: Closing the Gaps. The purpose of the convening is to create a public platform to discuss and plan ways in which public health can collectively engage in the full implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage expansion.

Symposium Details:

Interactive topics will include: Setting the Stage: Understanding of the Affordable Care Act; Who and What will be Left Behind; Locals Leading the Way; Priorities for the Public Health Workforce: Call to Action.

• Date & Time: April 11^th, 2013 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m
• Course Type: Onsite (Face to Face)
• Location: Double Tree Hotel–Thornton
• Contact Info: 303-724-5846 | colorado.cphp@ucdenver.edu
• The event is FREE, but registration is required and space is limited.
• Registration will be open through April 7, 2013.

Visit the Center for Public Health Practice for more information.

Alumni News & Notes

We are proud to share in the celebration and success of our alumni. If you are a graduate of the school or one of our predecessor programs, then we want to hear from you.

Hannah Bernath, ‘12

MPH Community and Behavioral Health alumna Hannah Bernath works as a Professional Research Assistant for Children’s Hospital Immunodeficiency Program (CHIP). Hannah shares three tips for students seeking employment, “Apply for everything you are qualified for (and even some things you aren’t)! You never know until you interview what the job will really be like and many times a job description is not comprehensive or indicative of the actual day to day work; Relax and trust the right job will find you; Be yourself!

Congratulations on your success, Hannah.

Send your news, updated contact information or other notes to CSPH.Alumni@ucdenver.edu. Please include your name, email address, program and graduation year. Then join up with the school on LinkedIn to keep in contact with alumni.

Public Health Matters

Upcoming Events | View details about these events online
:: March 26 – Injury & Violence Seminar
:: March 26 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: March 27 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: March 27 – Department of Environmental and Radiological..
:: March 29 – Doctor of Philosophy Final Examination..

In the News | Visit Public Health Newsroom

Public Health Job Opportunities | View details about these opportunities online
:: Communicable Disease Specialist | Boulder County Public Health
:: Tobacco Communications Specialist | Colorado Gov
:: Deputy Director of Public Health | Prowers County Public Health & Envi.
:: Assistant Director | Palo Medical Foundation
:: Statistician | Palo Medical Foundation
:: Database Manager Renal Division, SOM | CU-Denver
:: Emergency Preparedness Regional Planner | Tri-County Health Dept.
:: Associate Science and Medical Advisor | Washington, D.C.
:: NP/CNM | Denver Metro
:: Director of Program Innovation | Denver Metro

The Colorado School of Public Health has indefinitely transitioned the job board to the LinkedIn group for alumni and employers. If you are an employer, faculty, student or member of the alumni body, and wish to post or locate a position, then you may join the LinkedIn group online to access a complete list of positions.

@theForefront | Colorado School of Public Health
13001 E. 17^th Place, B119 | Aurora, CO 80045 | 303.724.4585
http://publichealth.ucdenver.edu | http://attheforefront.ucdenver.edu

In this week’s edition

:: Public Health Symposium – There’s still time to register
:: Dean Goff joins the twitterverse
:: Public Health Matters

If you still want to receive information on program highlights, news and opportunities, then please take a few minutes to renew your @theForefront subscription with updated information online. Thank you!

Public Health Symposium – There’s still time to register

Join the Colorado School of Public Health for the 4th Annual Public Health Symposium at Colorado State University. The 2013 theme One Health will examine the national and global perspectives of the public health impacts of the human-animal-environment interface.

April 2, 2013 | 9 AM
Lory Student Center, Colorado State University
Register online through the Center for Public Health Practice.

The concept of One Health advocates cooperation between human and veterinary medicine and wildlife ecology to combat human health risks and promote health of all species and the environment.  The morning session will include a keynote address an d a panel of leading practitioners and researchers representing different perspectives on public health and public lands with input from a current public health student. The afternoon session will deal with the current understanding of disease vectors which have had a profound impact on human health.  Changes in climate have been implicated in emerging risks from vector borne diseases. Future climate change is anticipated to impact the distribution of other vector borne diseases e.g., West Nile virus, malaria.

Leading researchers and practitioners will discuss these issues with input from a current public health student. Register online today.

Dean Goff joins the twitterverse

The popular micro blogging website Twitter is home to the thoughts of citizen journalists, world leaders, celebrities and now the Colorado School of Public Health Dean David Goff.

Tweeting under the handle @DavidGoff_CSPH, Dean Goff aims to reach the next generation of students and public health leaders by sharing his views on the school, public health education and research, and his personal passion for improving heart health.

“I decided to join Twitter so that I can keep our students and constituents up to date on important public health issues emerging in the state of Colorado and communities beyond.”

Goff is the first Anschutz Medical Campus dean to enter the twitterverse, although many schools and colleges have active organizational pages including the Colorado School of Public Health – @ColoradoSPH.  He looks forward to tweeting a few times each week, believing that social media is an important way to meaningfully connect and communicate with students, alumni and friends of the school.

Follow Dean Goff and hashtags #publichealth #hearthealth online @DavidGoff_CSPH.

Public Health Matters

Upcoming Events | View details about these events online
:: March 19 – Executive Council
:: March 19 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: March 21 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: March 21 – Faculty Senate
:: March 22 – CBH Chair Candidate Open Forum
:: March 24 – Stop TB Trot 5K Run
:: March 25 – Dep. of Env. and Rad. Health Sciences Seminar
:: March 26 – Injury & Violence Seminar
:: March 26 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: March 27 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: March 28 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour

In the News | Visit Public Health Newsroom
:: Athletic Business “Sports Injury Expert Dawn Comstock Talks Concussion Prevention”
:: Chicago Sun-Times “Vito A. Mastrangelo: No need to rush into fracking”

Public Health Job Opportunities | View details about these opportunities online
:: Health Education Liaison | Jeffco Schools
:: Internship | EPA’s Office of Sustainable Communities
:: Social Sustainability Specialist | Ft. Collins, CO
:: Creative Director | Ft. Collins, CO
:: Medical Research Program Officer | New York, NY
:: Environmental Health Specialist | El Paso County
:: Internships | Prevention Research Center
:: Health Communications Specialist | CDC
:: Epidemiologist | Michigan Public Health
:: Quality Coordinator | Nurse Family Partnership

The Colorado School of Public Health has indefinitely transitioned the job board to the LinkedIn group for alumni and employers. If you are an employer, faculty, student or member of the alumni body, and wish to post or locate a position, then you may join the LinkedIn group online to access a complete list of positions.

@theForefront | Colorado School of Public Health
13001 E. 17^th Place, B119 | Aurora, CO 80045 | 303.724.4585
http://publichealth.ucdenver.edu | http://attheforefront.ucdenver.edu

In this week’s edition

:: Assistant Professor Tung tapped as new senior editor for injury prevention blog
:: MPH student accepted to 2013 Clinton Global Initiative University
:: Plan to improve the health of children in North Aurora
:: Reminder – HSMP seminar tomorrow
:: Alumni News & Notes
:: Public Health Matters

If you still want to receive information on program highlights, news and opportunities, then please take a few minutes to renew your @theForefront subscription with updated information online. Thank you!

Assistant Professor Tung tapped as new senior editor for injury prevention blog

Assistant Professor of Health Systems, Management and Policy Gregory Tung, MPH, PhD was named the new senior editor for Injury Prevention Editor’s Blog.

Published by BMJ Group, Injury Prevention is an international peer-reviewed journal. The journal features articles on the science, policy and public health practice of injury prevention. The Editor’s Blog is a supplemental publication featuring insights and opinions of the journal’s editorial board. As the blog’s new senior editor, Tung is responsible for overall blog content and quality, in addition to blogging on issues of injury prevention in higher-income countries of North American and Europe.

In addition to departmental faculty responsibilities, Tung is a member of the school’s Pediatric Injury Prevention Education and Research (PIPER) program. PIPER is a collaboration among the Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Follow Injury Prevention Editor’s Blog online then visit PIPER at ucdenver.edu/piper to learn more about the program’s goal to reduce child and adolescent injury in Colorado, nationally and around the world.

MPH student accepted to 2013 Clinton Global Initiative University

Congratulations to Master of Public Health, Health Systems, Management and Policy student Amuda Mishra.  Mishra will represent the school at the 2013 Clinton Global Initiative University, in St. Louis, MO April 5-7.

Mishra was selected from among a competitive, national pool of student applicants. As part of the initiative, Mishra developed a project title “Ujyalo,” meaning “the light,” which will provide much needed electricity to the community of Birgunj, Nepal. There she will help install a solar-water light system, providing an efficient and environmentally friendly energy source.

“With the help of one natural solar-water-light ‘bottle bulb,’ we can create approximately 55 watts of light,” states Mishra. “This natural bulb is created by adding approximately 5-7ml of chlorine to 1L of water in a soda bottle. This will not only help light up homes that are dark during daylight and have no electricity, but will also help us recycle unwanted soda bottles from the community.” Her project is inspired from “A Liter of Light” organization that has installed similar lighting systems in countries like India, Bangladesh, Peru, Cambodia and Kenya.

The Clinton Global Initiative University is hosted annually in order to bring together students, youth organizations, experts and celebrities to discuss and develop innovative solutions to global challenges. The 2013 event will be hosted at Washington University in St. Louis.

Plan to improve the health of children in North Aurora

The Colorado School of Public Health, Center for Public Health Practice, Colorado Children’s Health Access Program, Aurora Health Access, and Children’s Hospital Colorado have partnered to organize stakeholders and service providers to develop, support, and implement a comprehensive plan to improve the health of children in North Aurora.

The initial phase in the planning process was a mixed-methods assessment, which included both qualitative and quantitative data, to measure the organizational capacities, health problems, risk factors, and perceptions about health care needs for children in North Aurora.

Data from the assessments were presented to stakeholders and community members during a public meeting on January 31st, 2013, where more than 75 attendees identified specific action steps to be further discussed develop an action plan

A link to the report is available through the Center for Public Health Practice website. The report summarizes the findings from the needs assessment and the recommendations that emerged from the January 31st meeting.  For more information, please contact the Center for Public Health Practice at Colorado.CPHP@ucdenver.edu.

Reminder – HSMP seminar tomorrow

Join the Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy tomorrow Wednesday March 13, 2013 for the seminar: The Use and Effectiveness of Modern Management Practices for Hospitals presented by John McConnell, Associate Professor and Director, Oregon Health Sciences University.

Event Details:
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Location: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus | ED2 South | Room 2206
Contact: Mary.Baitinger@ucdenver.edu

Alumni News & Notes

We are proud to share in the celebration and success of our alumni. If you are a graduate of the school or one of our predecessor programs, then we want to hear from you.

Westley Reed, ‘12

MPH Community and Behavioral Health alumna Westley Reed began working as a Pediatric Intervention Manager for Denver Health’s Managed Care Division in January 2013. She collaborates with various stakeholders involved in children’s health on interventions and initiatives that improve the health outcomes of Denver’s children, in addition to promoting health equity and the delivery of culturally competent care. The MPH program has enabled her to directly apply learned skills in her position, specifically in terms of program design, implementation, and evaluation.

Westley shares three tips for students seeking employment, “Utilize your network. It’s larger than you think; Have someone review your resume to ensure you are demonstrating your skills and experience in the clearest way possible; Do not be discouraged if it takes a long time to hear back from organizations about your application. The hiring process is long and can be frustrating, but being patient will help keep your stress under control.”

Congratulations on your success, Westley.

Send your news, updated contact information or other notes to CSPH.Alumni@ucdenver.edu. Please include your name, email address, program and graduation year. Then join up with the school on LinkedIn to keep in contact with alumni.

Public Health Matters

Upcoming Events | View details about these events online
:: March 12 – Epidemiology Self-Study Site Visit
:: March 12 – CCTSI Community Engagement Seminar Series
:: March 12 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: March 13 – Prospective Student Information Session
:: March 13 – Health Services, Management & Policy Seminar
:: March 13 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: March 13 – Global Health Lecture Series
:: March 14 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: March 19 – Executive Council
:: March 19 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: March 21 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: March 21 – Faculty Senate
:: March 24 – Stop TB Trot 5K Run
:: March 25 – Dep. of Env. and Rad. Health Sciences Seminar
:: March 26 – Injury & Violence Seminar
:: March 26 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: March 27 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: March 28 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour

In the News | Visit Public Health Newsroom

Public Health Job Opportunities | View details about these opportunities online
:: PH Nutrition Services Admin | City and County of Broomfield, CO
:: Contracts Performance Specialist | HCPF – Denver, CO
:: Non-Tenure-Track Statistics Positions | University of Iowa
:: Military and Veteran Services Coordinator | Regis University
:: Biostatistician | Denver Health – Denver, CO
:: Biosafety Fellowship | NIH
:: Director | City and County of Denver, CO
:: Program Analyst | Hunger Free CO – Denver Metro
:: Program Coordinator | Down Syndrome Foundation – Denver Metro
:: Programs Coordinator | Community Food Share – Denver Metro

The Colorado School of Public Health has indefinitely transitioned the job board to the LinkedIn group for alumni and employers. If you are an employer, faculty, student or member of the alumni body, and wish to post or locate a position, then you may join the LinkedIn group online to access a complete list of positions.

@theForefront | Colorado School of Public Health
13001 E. 17^th Place, B119 | Aurora, CO 80045 | 303.724.4585
http://publichealth.ucdenver.edu | http://attheforefront.ucdenver.edu

In this week’s edition

:: Register for the 4th Annual Public Health Symposium
:: Upcoming Event – HSMP Seminar
:: Alumni News & Notes
:: Public Health Matters

If you still want to receive information on program highlights, news and opportunities, then please take a few minutes to renew your @theForefront subscription with updated information online. Thank you!

Register for the 4th Annual Public Health Symposium

Join the Colorado School of Public Health the 4th Annual Public Health Symposium at Colorado State University. The 2013 theme One Health will examine the national and global perspectives of the public health impacts of the human-animal-environment interface.

April 2, 2013 | 9 AM
Lory Student Center, Colorado State University
Keynote speaker: David Wong, MD, epidemiology branch chief of the National Park Service
Register online through the Center for Public Health Practice.

The concept of One Health advocates cooperation between human and veterinary medicine and wildlife ecology to combat human health risks and promote health of all species and the environment.  The morning session will include a keynote address and a panel of leading practitioners and researchers representing different perspectives on public health and public lands with input from a current public health student. The afternoon session will deal with the current understanding of disease vectors which have had a profound impact on human health.  Changes in climate have been implicated in emerging risks from vector borne diseases. Future climate change is anticipated to impact the distribution of other vector borne diseases e.g., West Nile virus, malaria.

Leading researchers and practitioners will discuss these issues with input from a current public health student. Register online today.

Upcoming Event – HSMP Seminar

Join the Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy Wednesday March 13, 2013 for the seminar: The Use and Effectiveness of Modern Management Practices for Hospitals presented by John McConnell, Associate Professor and Director, Oregon Health Sciences University.

Event Details:
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Location: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus | ED2 South | Room 2206
Contact: Mary.Baitinger@ucdenver.edu

Alumni News and Notes

We are proud to share in the celebration and success of our alumni. If you are a graduate of the school or one of our predecessor programs, then we want to hear from you.

Kim Buettner-Garrett, ‘12

MPH Health Communication alumna Kim Buettner-Garrett currently works as a Public Health Assessment and Improvement Plan Coordinator at Jefferson County Public Health. In her position she collaborates with community members and county leaders from business, non-profit, government, and political sectors to complete a community health improvement plan (CHIP) as required by Colorado SB 194 (The Public Health Improvement Act). She also works across disciplines within the department to compile data from a community health assessment to create a published community health profile for Jefferson County.

Kim shares three tips for students seeking employment, “Take advantage of your connections within the Colorado School of Public Health; Focus your resume/cover letter on the skills you do have rather than getting caught up on skills that are incomplete as a new professional; Be flexible and stay positive.”

Congratulations on your success, Kim.

Send your news, updated contact information or other notes to CSPH.Alumni@ucdenver.edu. Please include your name, email address, program and graduation year. Then join up with the school on LinkedIn to keep in contact with alumni.

Public Health Matters

Upcoming Events | View details about these events online
:: March 5 – Department of Environmental and Radiological…
:: March 5 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: March 6 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: March 7 – Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Finalist Forum
:: March 7 – Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue…
:: March 7 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: March 7 – Transitioning from Radiation Safety…
:: March 8 – Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Finalist Forum
:: March 12 – Epidemiology Self-Study Site Visit
:: March 12 – CCTSI Community Engagement Seminar Series
:: March 12 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: March 13 – Prospective Student Information Session
:: March 13 – Health Services, Management & Policy Seminar
:: March 13 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: March 13 – Global Health Lecture Series
:: March 14 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: March 19 – Executive Council
:: March 19 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: March 21 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: March 21 – Faculty Senate
:: March 24 – Stop TB Trot 5K Run
:: March 26 – Injury & Violence Seminar
:: March 26 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: March 27 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: March 28 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour

In the News | Visit Public Health Newsroom
:: Sacramento Bee “The Opioid Epidemic: Axion Health Presents Webinar Discussing the Impact on Worker Health and Case Management”

Public Health Job Opportunities | View details about these opportunities online
:: Bilingual PR/Marketing Coordinator – Regional
:: Membership Services Coordinator – Regional
:: BI Quantitative Analyst – Atlanta, GA
:: Nurse (Infection Preventionist) – Denver, CO
:: Food Inspector – Regional
:: Nurse (Patient Safety Specialist) – Denver, CO
:: General Health Science – Regional
:: Industrial Hygienist – Regional
:: Internships Positions – Ann Arbor, Michigan
:: Health Educator – Ypsilanti, MI

The Colorado School of Public Health has indefinitely transitioned the job board to the LinkedIn group for alumni and employers. If you are an employer, faculty, student or member of the alumni body, and wish to post or locate a position, then you may join the LinkedIn group online to access a complete list of positions.

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In this week’s edition

:: Albino honored as 2013 Distinguished Psychologist in Management Award
:: Newman named to Best Doctors List for occupational medicine
:: ASPH/CDC Public Health Fellowship Program now accepting applications
:: Reminder – HSMP Seminar tomorrow
:: Public Health Matters

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Albino honored as 2013 Distinguished Psychologist in Management Award

The Society of Psychologists in Management (SPIM) has awarded Colorado School of Public Health Associate Dean Judith Albino, PhD, the Distinguished Psychologist in Management Award for 2013.  Albino received the award on February 22, during the SPIM midwinter conference in Scottsdale, AZ.  In her invited address on this occasion, she spoke to the group on the topic of “Leadership Identity and Leadership Frames.”

“I am deeply honored by this award; there is nothing so gratifying as to have one’s work recognized by colleagues – particularly when the past recipients comprise such a distinguished group,” states Albino.

The Distinguished Psychologist in Management Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the practice of management by a psychologist. The award is presented to an individual who has developed, refined, and implemented practices, procedures, and methods that have a major impact on people in organizational settings and/or on the profession of management.

“Dr. Albino’s recognition speaks to her strong expertise in organizational and academic leadership,” states Colorado School of Public Health Dean David Goff, MD, PhD. “The school and university are fortunate to benefit from her insights and leadership.”

Albino, a health psychologist, is the school’s Associate Dean for Strategic Planning and Development and Clinical Professor of Community and Behavioral Health. She currently is principal investigator and directs the Center for Native Oral Health Research.  She also directs the senior leadership training program (LITeS) for the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute.  Albino served as the interim dean for the Colorado School of Public Health from 2011-2012 and is President Emerita of the University of Colorado.

Albino is among a small handful of higher education leaders selected to receive the award, which more often has been presented to psychologist/leaders from the corporate sector.  Past recipients from higher education have included John Conger, PhD, former chancellor of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; Richard Atkinson, PhD, former president of the University of California; and Frances Horowitz, PhD, former president of Graduate Center of the City University of New York.

Newman named to Best Doctors List for occupational medicine

Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Lee Newman, MD was named by Best Doctors, Inc. to be among the top five percent of doctors in the U.S. A Denver subset of the list was published February 22 as a supplement to the Denver Business Journal.  Newman was listed as top doctor in the field of occupational medicine, along with Denver colleagues, Karen Mulloy, Karin Pacheco, Cecile Rose, and David Albert Schwartz.

ASPH/CDC Public Health Fellowship Program now accepting applications

The Association of Schools of Public Health is pleased to offer recent graduates from ASPH-member, Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)-accredited Schools of Public Health an exciting opportunity to gain practical public health experience at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are currently being accepted for the 2013 ASPH/CDC Public Health Fellowship Program; the deadline to apply is April 11.

The ASPH/CDC Public Health Fellowship Program offers outstanding opportunities for early-career public health professionals by enabling them to train at CDC on a variety of high-priority public health issues. ASPH/CDC Public Health Fellows work closely with nationally recognized experts within the nation’s premier health promotion, prevention, and preparedness agency and global leader in public health.

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Reminder – HSMP Seminar tomorrow

Join the Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy tomorrow Wednesday February 27, 2013 for the seminar: Patient-Centered Translation of Evidence into Practice presented by Nilay Shah, PhD, Assistant Professor of Health Services Research, Knowledge and Evaluation Research (KER) Unit – The Mayo Clinic.

Event Details:
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Location: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus | ED2 North | Room 1107
Co-sponsored by the IMPACT Series & CRISP
Contact: Mary.Baitinger@ucdenver.edu

Public Health Matters

Upcoming Events | View details about these events online
:: February 26 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: February 27 – Risk Factors for Violent Behaviors..
:: February 27 – Patient-Centered Translation..
:: February 27 – Getting Hired Panel Discussion
:: February 27 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: February 27 – Department of Envir. & Radiological..
:: February 28 – Career Counseling Center – Meet..
:: February 28 – Injury & Violence Seminar
:: February 28 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour

In the News | Visit Public Health Newsroom
:: TIME Sports “Neck Strength Predicts Concussion Risk, Study Says”
:: Newswise “Accidental Poisonings Leading Cause of Deaths at Home”
:: Colorado’s Own Channel 2 News “Colon Cancer Awareness Month”

Public Health Job Opportunities | View details about these opportunities online
:: Envir. Health and Safety Intern – Boulder, CO
:: Director Community Health Improvement – Lakewood, CO
:: Assistant/Associate Positions– Northeastern University
:: Global Health Intern – New York, NY
:: Statistical Research Specialist – Denver, CO
:: Doctoral-Level Biostatistician – New York , NY
:: Statistician – Groton, CT
:: Public Health Nurse – Cripple Creek, CO
:: Envir. Protection Specialist – Denver, CO
:: Instructor – Baltimore, MD

The Colorado School of Public Health has indefinitely transitioned the job board to the LinkedIn group for alumni and employers. If you are an employer, faculty, student or member of the alumni body, and wish to post or locate a position, then you may join the LinkedIn group online to access a complete list of positions.

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In this week’s edition

:: Accepting applications for new MS in Health Services Research
:: Reminder – Upcoming HSMP Seminar
:: Dress in Blue kickoff event – registration still open!
:: Public Health Matters

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Accepting applications for new MS in Health Services Research

The Colorado School of Public Health Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy is accepting applications for admission into the department’s new graduate program, the Master of Science in Health Services Research, Policy and Administration.

The Master of Science (MS) program is Health Services Research, Policy and Administration provides training in the scientific foundations of the multidisciplinary field of health services research.  Health services research studies the interplay of social factors, health technologies, and personal behaviors affecting access to health care, the quality and cost of health care, and the quantity and quality of life. The program trains scientists who can implement and assist with the development of health services research studies, while meeting the rigors of the scientific community.

Admission: The Department works closely with the school of public health Office of Student Affairs to recruit and admit qualified candidates.  Prospective students should review the program admission requirements and procedures. Applications are accepted online, through the University of Colorado Denver Graduate School. Learn more.

Cost of Attendance: Tuition and fees are published by the Colorado School of Public Health and University of Colorado Denver Bursar. Students are eligible for financial aid through the university. Learn more.

Graduate School: MS students have access to resources and support offered through the University of Colorado Denver Graduate School. Students are expected to comply with Graduate School policies and procedures during the duration of their program. Learn more.

Anschutz Medical Campus: The MS program is offered on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, the nation’s newest health care city. Learn more.

To learn more about the MS program and other educational opportunities, please visit the Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy online.

Reminder – Upcoming HSMP Seminar

Join the Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy tomorrow Wednesday February 27, 2013 for the seminar: Patient-Centered Translation of Evidence into Practice presented by Nilay Shah, PhD, Assistant Professor of Health Services Research, Knowledge and Evaluation Research (KER) Unit – The Mayo Clinic.

Event Details:
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Location: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus | ED2 North | Room 1107
Co-sponsored by the IMPACT Series & CRISP
Contact: Mary.Baitinger@ucdenver.edu

Dress in Blue kickoff event – registration still open!

There’s still time to register for the Dress in Blue kickoff event for Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. Join the Colorado Cancer Coalition and the Colorectal Cancer Taskforce on February 28, 2013 for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and fun to celebrate March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The reception begins at 6:00 pm at the Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban Winery.

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Public Health Matters

Upcoming Events | View details about these events online
:: February 19 – Executive Council
:: February 19 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: February 20 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: February 21 – Faculty Senate
:: February 26 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: February 27 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: February 27 – Risk Factors for Violent Behaviors..
:: February 27 – Patient-Centered Translation..
:: February 27 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: February 28 – Career Counseling Center – Meet..
:: February 28 – Injury & Violence Seminar
:: February 28 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour

In the News | Visit Public Health Newsroom
:: 9NEWS “CU students helping Guatemalans”
:: DC Bureau “Pro-Industry Interests Dominate N.C. Commission Writing Hydraulic Fracturing Regulations”
:: St. Louis Post Dispatch “Home accidents are killing more people”

Public Health Job Opportunities | View details about these opportunities online
:: Office Director – Regional/WI
:: Education Consultant – Regional/WI
:: Technical Specialist – New York, NY
:: Project Associate II – Waltham, MA/Washington, D.C.
:: REACH Project Coordinator – Boston, MA
:: ASPH Fellowship Opportunities – Regional/ Washington, D.C.
:: Empire State Fellows Program – New York, NY
:: Youth Tobacco Prevention Coordinator – Atlanta, GA
:: Health Education Coordinator –Austin, TX
:: Junior level Biostatistician – Princeton, NJ

The Colorado School of Public Health has indefinitely transitioned the job board to the LinkedIn group for alumni and employers. If you are an employer, faculty, student or member of the alumni body, and wish to post or locate a position, then you may join the LinkedIn group online to access a complete list of positions.

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In this week’s edition

:: Community partnerships promote policy and environmental changes
:: New program to curb opioid prescription drug overdose
:: Crane appointed Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
:: Public Health Matters

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Community partnerships promote policy and environmental changes

Policy and structural changes to the environment can promote an active and healthy lifestyle. Yet changes require collaboration among diverse sectors, including planners, developers, media specialists, neighborhood residents, elected officials.

Colorado School of Public Health researchers working with the Physical Activity Policy Research Network, sought to know if theses collaborations could be effective in achieving their goals of creating healthier, more active communities and individuals.

Fifty-nine collaborative groups from 22 states participated in the study. Most groups comprised diverse stakeholders who focused activities on specific strategy areas: parks and recreation, safe routes to schools, children’s play areas, public plazas, streetscaping, street improvements, and infill and redevelopment. Predominately groups focused on parks and recreation and safe routes to schools.

According to research published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Preventing Chronic Disease, more than half of the groups reported their initiatives as either in progress or completed. Areas in which collaboratives experienced the greatest success included public plazas, street improvements, streetscaping and parks and recreation.   However, opportunities for improvements in transit, infill and redevelopment remain. Groups reporting more progress in environmental and policy change more frequently engaged in political and policy processes. They also reported using social marketing and social media to support their work.

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New program to curb opioid prescription drug overdose

A new training program to help stem the epidemic of opioid prescription-related overdoses and unintentional deaths has won the endorsement of the Colorado Medical Society and COPIC, a medical malpractice provider.

The program, offered by the Colorado School of Public Health, is an online course that gives Colorado health care providers guidelines on managing patients with chronic, non-cancer related pain.

“The goal of this private-public initiative is to help improve practice, address the epidemic of opioid prescription-associated health problems and improve care,” said Alfred Gilchrist, CEO of the Colorado Medical Society.

The Opioid Crisis: Guidelines and Tools for Improving Chronic Pain Management is the first course of its kind in Colorado to offer online training and tools which target the opioid abuse epidemic. The course was developed by the school’s Center for Worker Health and Environment in partnership with chronic pain experts and members of Colorado’s insurance community.

Along with its online training, the course website provides clinician-oriented resources, including links to the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), tools for assessing patients’ level of functioning, surveys to assess the risk for potential addiction, and calculators for estimating the dose of opioids being taken by patients, among others.

COPIC announced that it is awarding COPIC points, which result in discounts on medical malpractice premiums, for clinicians who complete the training.

At the same time, Pinnacol Assurance, a major provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Colorado, announced the course as a requirement for all SelectNet members; the company’s network of clinicians who provide care for injured workers.

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Crane appointed Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Colorado School of Public Health professor and department chair Lori A. Crane, PhD, MPH is soon to become the school’s new Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Crane will assume an acting role immediately with a permanent appointment effective March 1, 2013.

Crane, currently the Chair of the Department of Community and Behavioral Health, was appointed by the school’s dean David C. Goff, Jr. MD, PhD following an internal search to fill the role previously held by Professor of Biostatistics Jack Barnette, PhD.

“Lori has a long and distinguished career of service to the school and public health education and research,” states Goff. “I am extremely confident in her ability to apply that experience to advance the academic mission and programs of our growing school.”

Crane will assume the associate dean position during a period of rapid growth within the school.  Since opening in 2008, the school has increased enrollment to over 500 students and added new programs and areas of study. The school is currently making plans for added enrollment and curriculum expansion, areas which will be overseen by Crane in her Associate Dean capacity.

“I believe that the Colorado School of Public Health has the potential to become one of the best schools of public health in the world,” states Crane. “And I’m excited for the chance to be part of the team that leads us there.”

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Public Health Matters

Upcoming Events | View details about these events online
:: February 12 – CCTSI Community Engagement Seminar Series
:: February 12 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: February 13 – Prospective Student Information Session
:: February 13 – HSMP Seminar
:: February 13 – Global Health Lecture Series
:: February 13 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: February 13 – Finding the Social Determinants of Health…
:: February 14 – Coding Qualitative Data for Social Network…
:: February 14 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: February 19 – Executive Council
:: February 19 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: February 19 – Behavioral Evaluation & Threat Assessment…
:: February 20 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: February 21 – Faculty Senate
:: February 26 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: February 27 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: February 28 – Injury & Violence Seminar
:: February 28 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour

In the News | Visit Public Health Newsroom
:: The Huffington Post  “Sports Bill of Rights”

Public Health Job Opportunities | View details about these opportunities online
:: Administrative Assistant – Silverthorne, CO
:: Summer Field Instructor – Avon, CO
:: Campaign Manager – Denver, CO
:: Bilingual Program Director – Denver Metro, CO
:: Graduate Intern – Denver Metro, CO
:: Contract Report Editor – Boulder, CO
:: Call Center Rep – Denver Metro, CO
:: RD – Denver, CO
:: Education Coordinator – Denver, CO
:: RN – Denver, CO

The Colorado School of Public Health has indefinitely transitioned the job board to the LinkedIn group for alumni and employers. If you are an employer, faculty, student or member of the alumni body, and wish to post or locate a position, then you may join the LinkedIn group online to access a complete list of positions.

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13001 E. 17^th Place, B119 | Aurora, CO 80045 | 303.724.4585
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In this week’s edition

:: Global Health Link | Issue 26
:: Save the Date | 2013 Public Health Symposium: One Health
:: Goff to present at Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
:: Colorado Immersion Training in Community Engagement now accepting applications
:: Dress in Blue – A kickoff event for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
:: Public Health Matters

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Global Health Link | Issue 26

Lack of Access: One student’s experience in the Negev Desert
Originally published by the Center for Global Health newsletter Global Health Links

2011 MPH alumnus Devin Patchell is taking the next global step in his public health career.   Upon completing the master of public health program, Devin sought to continue working and learning about public health in a global setting.

While applying for admission to medical schools, he felt that the Medical School for International Health (MSIH) at the Ben Gurion University in Israel would position him for a future career in global health.

The MSIH program integrates public and global health concepts throughout the curriculum, and offers numerous opportunities for community involvement in Be’er Sheva.

“Be’er Sheva is a true melting pot,” explains Patchell. “Here, I have an opportunity to practice working in health care across many different cultures: Ethiopian immigrants, Bedouins, Orthodox families, etc. “

Though Israel has a very comprehensive healthcare system, many families out of the Be’er Sheva city limits are restricted in the care they receive because of cultural and social barriers. The Bedouin populations live largely without electricity and basic hygiene becomes an issue.”

Challenges involving access to healthcare, dissemination of information about available resources, and basic needs such as electricity and potable water remain serious issues for the families of the Negev desert.

With support from his Rotary International Student Scholarship funds, Patchell is working on grassroots approaches to improving healthcare, one family at a time. For his project, Devin took his inspiration from the Gandhian Model of Care, a public health program that originated in India. The program offers a sustainable method of educating and facilitating preventive care among impoverished communities.

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Save the Date | 2013 Public Health Symposium: One Health

Join Colorado State University and the Colorado School of Public Health for the 4th annual public health symposium hosted during National Public Health Week, April 2, 2013

The 2013 theme One Health will feature keynote speaker David Wong, MD, Epidemiology Branch Chief of the Office of Public Health, US National Park Service.

Additional information will be available through the CSU public health website, www.publichealth.colostate.edu.

Goff to present at Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

The Colorado School of Public Health invites CDPHE personnel to meet Dean David C. Goff, Jr. during an upcoming grand rounds presentation hosted by the Division of Disease Control and Environmental Epidemiology.

February 12, 2013
11 am – 12 pm | Sabin-Cleere

Dean Goff will speak on the state of the school with a focus on the need for a strong partnership with the state health department.  This lecture is also an opportunity to learn more about the school’s recent program additions, workforce training, and school plans for growth.

Colorado Immersion Training in Community Engagement now accepting applications

The Colorado Immersion Training (CIT) in Community Engagement is now accepting applications for the 2013 CIT in Community Engagement Program. CIT participants learn fundamentals of community engagement and community-based participatory research and explore first-hand the history, geography, and people of a Colorado community.

The following community “tracks” will be offered in 2013:

• Urban Latino/a (hosted by LUCHAR)
• Urban African American (hosted by 2040 Partners for Health)
• Rural San Luis Valley (hosted by the Rocky Mt. Prevention Research Center)

Program Components and Dates:

• Directed Reading:  March 25th – April 19, 2013
• Week Intensive (includes 4 days in selected community):  April 22 – 26, 2013
• Plus 6 month follow-ups with the CIT team

To learn more about the program, contact Linda Zittleman at linda.zittleman@ucdenver.edu.

Dress in Blue – A kickoff event for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Join the Colorado Cancer Coalition and the Colorectal Cancer Taskforce on February 28, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and fun to celebrate March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Event Details:

• Venue: Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban Winery
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Public Health Matters

Upcoming Events | View details about these events online
:: February 5 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: February 6 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: February 7 – ASPH Virtual Career Fair
:: February 7 – Global Health Lecture Series
:: February 7 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: February 8 – ASPH Virtual Career Fair
:: February 12 – CCTSI Community Engagement Seminar Series
:: February 12 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: February 13 – Prospective Student Information Session
:: February 13 – Global Health Lecture Series
:: February 13 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: February 13 – Finding the Social Determinants of Health…
:: February 14 – Coding Qualitative Data for Social Network…
:: February 14 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: February 19 – Executive Council
:: February 19 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: February 19 – Behavioral Evaluation & Threat Assessment…
:: February 20 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: February 21 – Faculty Senate
:: February 26 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour
:: February 27 – Epidemiology Discussion Group
:: February 28 – Injury & Violence Seminar
:: February 28 – Career Counseling Drop-in Hour

In the News | Visit Public Health Newsroom
:: Native American Times “Colorado doctor focused on Native health issues”
:: AICR Blog “Reflections about Nutrition on World Cancer Day”

Public Health Job Opportunities | View details about these opportunities online
:: Health Scientist Internship – Boulder, CO
:: Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator – Denver, CO
:: Medical Director – Grand Junction, CO
:: Research Assistant – Denver, CO
:: Care Coordinator – Denver, CO
:: RN, Montebello Clinic – Denver, CO
:: RN, Westwood Family Health Clinic – Denver, CO
:: Advance Practice Nurse – Denver, CO
:: Campaign Coordinator – Weld County
:: Administrative Assistant – Evans, CO

Soon the Colorado School of Public Health will transition the job board the school’s growing LinkedIn group for alumni and employers. If you are an employer, faculty, student or member of the alumni body, then you may join the LinkedIn group online.

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13001 E. 17^th Place, B119 | Aurora, CO 80045 | 303.724.4585
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