Location:
Howard Baker Center & Webcast
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
You are invited to the Fall "Promoting Healthy Weight Colloquium. Infancy: Nutrition, Physical Activity, Parenting and Mothers' Experiences." The Colloquium is offered by the University of Tennessee Public Health Nutrition Program on Friday, September 25, 2009 from 12:30 pm-4:30 pm Eastern Daylight Savings Time at the Howard Baker Center on the UT campus. The conference will be webcast live also! There is no cost to participate, but registration is required.
This colloquium will highlight infancy and how parenting, nutrition, and physical activity relate to healthy weight gain during this first developmental stage of Bright Futures. Colloquium presentations are intended for researchers, practitioners, and family members. Presenters will be:
*Parent Panel: Mothers' Experiences and Perspectives *Dawn P. Coe, PhD, Assistant Professor, Exercise, Sport and Leisure Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville *Hillary Fouts, PhD, Assistant Professor, Child and Family Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville *M. Jane Heinig, PhD, IBCLC, Academic Administrator, Department of Nutrition; and Director, Human lactation Center, University of California, Davis.
"Hot Topics" in Pediatric Nutrition On-Line Education
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
(3-Hour Course)
July 2009 - July 2010
"Hot Topics" in pediatric nutrition this year focuses on medical aspects that can impact childhood obesity. The first 2 speakers present the role of sleep and early feeding and their impact on obesity in later childhood. The final presentation focuses on the role of genetics in determining the risk for pediatric obesity.
For registration information, see website http://adolescent.chsys.org or contact Charlene Rhoades at (205) 939-9254.
ADVANCED Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Behavioral Counseling Institute
This institute is designed for dietitians and nurses working in a clinical setting who would like to increase their skills in counseling patients and their families,
Emphasis on treating childhood obesity but will be applicable to all counseling settings
Individuals participating should have basic skills in behavioral counseling/MI
Training includes a 2-1/2 day on-site institute that will allow participants to practice clinical skills and receive feedback
Pre-institute work includes reading articles and video viewing.
Each participant will be expected to send in a tape of a 10-15 minute interview before attending the on-site program.
Participants will receive individual feed back on their counseling skills
Faculty
Bonnie A. Spear, PhD, RD - Professor Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Holly Raynor, PhD, RD - Assistant Professor, (Clinical Psychologist and Registered Dietitian) University of Tennessee, Department of Nutrition
Heather Austin, PhD - Psychologist - Director of Children's Weight Management Center of Alabama
Debra Kibbe, MS, PHR - Director, Physical Activity and Nutrition (PAN) Program ILSI Research Foundation, Washington, DC
Susanne Geerts, MS, RD - Clinical Assistant Professor, Civitan International Research Center, Sparks Clinics, UAB
Harriett Cloud, MS, RD - Professor Emeritus, Nutrition Sciences, UAB
Jamie Stang, PhD, RD - Chair, Public Health Nutrition Program, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota
The Obesity Challenge in Public Health, March 5-6, 2009 Workshop
The Obesity Challenge in Public Health:
Integrating Best Practices into Culturally Competent, Family-Centered Solutions An Interdisciplinary Distance Learning Workshop
11 contact hours of continuing education for your professions! (RD, RN, OT, PT, CHES, social work, case managers, educators, psychologists, and others)
Registration is free; however there is a $20.00 lunch fee.
Host site: Boling CDD, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis TN
Interactive Webconference sites include:
Los Angeles CA, L.A. County Dept. of Public Health/CHDP
Sacramento CA, Department of Health Care Services
San Bernardino CA, Department of Health
San Leandro CA, Alameda Co. Public Health /CHDP
Jackson MS, Mississippi State Department of Health
Portland OR, Oregon Health and Science University
Chapel Hill NC, University of North Carolina
Columbia SC, University of South Carolina
Knoxville TN, University of Tennessee
Nashville TN, Tennessee State University
Nashville TN, Department of Health /MCH
Richmond VA, Virginia Commonwealth University
Tumwater WA, Washington State Dept. of Health
A flyer and registration form, and more information about speakers, sites, and topics can be found at the Boling Center website: www.utmem.edu/bcdd.
Promoting Healthy Weight Colloquium, March 27, 2009
Registration is now open through Friday, March 20 for the University of Tennessee Public Health Nutrition Program's first "Promoting Healthy Weight Colloquium" The colloquium and webconference will be Friday, March 27, 2009 from 8:00 am-12:30 pm Eastern Daylight Savings Time at the Howard Baker Center on the Knoxville campus. The conference will be webcast live also! To register and learn more about the colloquium, visit our website at: http://nutrition.utk.edu/seminars/index.html.
Presenters will be:
Barbara Levin, MD, MPH, Immediate-Past Chair, Maternal and Child Health Section, American Public Health Association; Health Officer, Loudon County Health Department; Medical Director, Women's Wellness and Maternity Center, Madisonville, Tennessee.
James Pivarnik, PhD, President, American College of Sports Medicine; Professor and Director, Center for Physical Activity and Health, Michigan State University
Melissa Vickers, MEd, IBCLC, Family Advocate and Breastfeeding Consultant, Family Voices
Stephanie Joyce, MCH Graduate Assistant, Department of Nutrition, University of Tennessee
PEDIATRIC UPDATE: June 4, 2008
Live Teleconference
June 4, 2008, 12:00-4:00 (Central Time)
Assessment, Treatment and Environmental Factors that Impact Childhood Obesity
This year's conference will provide sessions on medical and environmental factors that have an impact on children and weight management.
The Obesity Challenge in Public Health, March 13-14, 2008 Workshop
Register Now for March 13-14, 2008 Workshop!
The Obesity Challenge in Public Health:
Integrating Best Practices into Culturally Competent, Family-Centered Solutions
An Interdisciplinary Distance Learning Workshop
10 or more continuing education credits for your professions!
(RD, RN, OT, PT, SLP, social work, case managers,
educators, psychologists, physicians, and others)
Registration is free; however there is a $20.00 lunch fee .
Host site: Memphis TN: Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Live Interactive Webconference sites:
Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina
Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina
Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee
Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt University
Miami, FL: University of Miami
Portland, OR: Oregon Health and Science University
Richmond, VA : Virginia Commonwealth University
Rochester, NY: University of Rochester
Speakers include:
William Dietz, MD, PhD, Director of the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dayle Hayes, MS, RD, President of Nutrition for the Future
David Mirvis, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Hollie Raynor, PhD, RD, Assistant Professor of Nutrition, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and Adjunct Assistant Professor (Research),Psychiatry & Human Behavior, Brown Medical School.
Topics include:
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles: Effects of Overweight/Obesity on Health Status
Health Disparities and Relation to Overweight/Obesity
Evidence-Based Research and Best Practices for Intervention and Prevention of Pediatric and Adolescent Overweight/Obesity
The Importance of Understanding Culture in Health Promotion
Federally Mandated School Wellness Policy: What does It Look Like In Real Life?Also case studies and model programs, with a chance for participants at all sites to interact and ask questions of the speakers.
Date and Time:
March 13-14, 2008
9:00am – 4:30pm Central Time
10:00am – 5:30pm Eastern; 7:00am -2:30pm Pacific
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital
Supported in part by the Federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), Health
Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Location: Sheraton Suites Houston, Near the Galleria
Houston, Texas
Contact: Diane Anderson, PhD, RD, CSP
Baylor College of Medicine
Section of Neonatology, Dept of Pediatrics
6621 Fannin Street MC WT 6-104
Houston, Texas 77030
832-826-1360
Email:
2006 Intensive Course, "Nutrition for Infants, Children & Adolescents"
February 26 - March 2,
2006
This program provides leadership training in pediatric/adolescent
nutrition by developing high levels of clinical competence, providing
instruction in nutritional needs and services for children and providing
training in systems of delivery of nutritional care. Program is designed for
pediatric practitioners, including dietitians, nurses, nutritionists, pediatric
nurse practitioners, physicians and other professionals who are involved in the
care of children.
Celebrate Diversity: The Role of Culture in Food Choices, Physical Activity & Obesity
SAVE THE DATE
Celebrating Diversity: The Role of Culture in Food Choices, Physical Activity and Obesity
April 28, 2006, 8 AM – 5 PM
Hyatt Regency Hotel,
Albuquerque, NM
Registration Fee:
$75 (Includes breakfast, lunch and materials) CEU's available Scholarship requests will be considered for students, etc. CEU's available Description: This conference is designed to increase the ability of nutrition and other health care practitioners to provide culturally competent practice in diverse settings. The conference will provide a mix of lectures, skills building sessions and resources that can be used to enhance one's own practice. The conference will focus on cultural values, habits and attitudes that influence food choices, physical activity and obesity in communities.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of the conference attendees will be able to: Recognize their own assumptions regarding acceptance of current health care practices by clients; Discuss inherent strengths in different cultures that support both healthy food choices and physical activity patterns; Identify culturally appropriate communication strategies that promote effective nutrition and physical activity practices with culturally diverse populations; Identify the effect of different cultural parenting skills and family environments on children's food choices and activity patterns; and identify culturally based effective programs that support healthy food choices and physical activity.
Registration:
To register, please download the conference form and registration PDF file here: http://nutrition.unm.edu/
Or contact: Diane Palley
Program Coordinator
New Mexico Nutrition LEEP
(505)277-7223 Fax: 505)277-8361
MSC05 3040, 1
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131