From jwalker at fchn.org Mon Jun 2 14:52:02 2008 From: jwalker at fchn.org (Janis Walker) Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:52:02 -0400 Subject: [hmp] ANNOUNCEMENT from Richard Batt, President of Franklin Community H ealth Network Message-ID: <8266C8E9D0F55344B06A6BF0C637939A09EE3CC0@fmhchin.fchn.md> It is my great pleasure to announce the appointment of Heather Davis as the new Executive Director of Healthy Community Coalition effective July 14, 2008. Heather brings exceptional skill and experience to our organization. Heather is a native Mainer and is excited to be coming home. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern Maine and a Masters in Public Health with a concentration in Health Policy and Management from Boston University. Over the past ten years, Heather has provided leadership to the Chugachmiut Native Organization as the director of several major public health initiatives for a large rural region of Alaska. Her responsibilities have included program development and management, policy advocacy, collaboration, program reporting, program planning and evaluation and core capacity building. She has led major initiatives around tobacco prevention, cardiovascular disease prevention and HIV/AIDs case management. Heather is well engaged with public health issues at the local, state and national level. Heather also brings with her a demonstrated passion for community health. The Healthy Community Coalition is one of Maine's first healthy community coalitions and has developed into a role model program that is acclaimed throughout Maine and nationally. Heather will provide leadership for continued growth and success. Please join me in welcoming Heather to Franklin Community Health Network and the Healthy Community Coalition. Richard Batt President Franklin Community Health Network -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/hmp/attachments/20080602/a38549a0/attachment.html From Andrew.Finch at maine.gov Tue Jun 3 16:08:02 2008 From: Andrew.Finch at maine.gov (Finch, Andrew) Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 16:08:02 -0400 Subject: [hmp] FW: wellness incentive workshop Message-ID: fyi -----Original Message----- From: Thomas Downing [mailto:downing at usm.maine.edu] Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 4:28 PM To: Finch, Andrew Subject: wellness incentive workshop Hi Andy, Good afternoon. As a short FYI, a reminder that our wellness Incentive workshop is scheduled for next week, Thur. 6/12/08. We currently have 20 pre-registered. There is still room and time for individuals to register. The deadline is Monday, June 9. If you have an opportunity please remind your HMPs of this training opportunity. I have attached the PDF for the seminar. Many thanks for your support. 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For Immediate Release Thursday, May 8, 2008 Contact: (New Hampshire): Elizabeth Pearson, Dartmouth Medical School, (603) 653-1442 Dartmouth Medical School and Maine Army National Guard Announce Brain Injury Screening Program LEBANON, NH -- Dartmouth Medical School and the Maine Army National Guard have announced a strategic collaboration to launch a two-tiered Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Program involving both state-of the-art screening and a system of integrated care to meet the needs of returning soldiers through collaboration between private and public community-based providers. The collaboration between Dartmouth Medical School, the Maine Army National Guard, ImPACT Applications, Inc. and the Maine Brain Injury Partnership Project will work toward a system of care for Maine service members that is integrated among community based health and mental health providers, community and military resources. The mTBI program is funded by the Maine Health Access Foundation's integrated care initiative. A series of educational workshops is planned that will increase healthcare providers' ability to identify and appropriately care for mTBI injuries, respond to the individual's identified needs and priorities, and address the interrelated domains of health, mental health and psychosocial support. The first training workshop will take place on June 11 at University of Maine, Orono and June 12 at Maine Medical Center. Elizabeth Pearson, MSW, of Dartmouth Medical School, is the Director of the collaborative project, and has worked in Maine for several years building capacity to provide comprehensive care coordination within primary care practices. "There is a lot of excellent work going on in Maine right now that enhances collaboration across existing systems of care," Pearson said. "This project will help maximize available resources, including an existing and validated screening program, so that all of our service members have the highest rate of recovery from mild traumatic brain injury." One of the key features of the program centers on the pre- and post-deployment screening for mTBI, which is accomplished through the use of ImPACTTM, a computer program that can be administered by non-clinical personnel with minimal training. ImPACTTM is a validated instrument that is widely used among professional sports teams to manage sports-related concussions. In November 2007, all Maine National Guard troops began the process of receiving ImPACTTM screening before and after deployment to war zones. "ImPACT was designed to provide a comprehensive brain injury management system that provides valuable information to individuals and doctors," said ImPACT(tm) developer Mark Lovell, Ph.D., Director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Sports Medicine Concussion Program, who also serves as a consultant for the neuropsychological testing programs of the NFL and NHL. Interest in mTBI has been heightened with the recent conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan. Roadside improvised explosive devices (IED) are the signature weapon in the current conflict and, as a result, many service members are experiencing concussive brain injuries. Accurate identification of these injuries is important for appropriate treatment. The signs of mTBI may be confused with the psychological response of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. An individual may experience both conditions and there may be some overlap of symptoms such as sleep issues, fatigue, and irritability. Other symptoms such as dizziness, visual blurring, balance impairment, sensitivity to light and noise are associated with mTBI rather than PTSD. "We need to help identify the cause of symptoms and this screening program will enable the National Guard medical team to more effectively screen service members for appropriate diagnostic procedures and treatment" says Pearson. "The percentage of American troops who are surviving battle wounds has risen dramatically, which is great news, but which does come with an associated set of problems," says Lt. Colonel Patrick Tangney, M.D., the Maine Army National Guard State Surgeon. "Substantial advances in battlefield armor and medical treatment means that more people are surviving injuries that would have been far more serious in previous conflicts. The number of U.S. soldiers sustaining some sort of brain injury in combat is high, but not always easily detected. "Maine is the first in the nation to use this model of screening to ensure that our returning soldiers are getting the care they need, and the right care, every time" says Tangney. For more information about the Maine mTBI program, or for registration information for the June workshops, contact Elizabeth Pearson at Dartmouth Medical School, (603) 653-1442. ### -----Original Message----- From: Zwicker, Katharyn B. Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 8:10 AM Subject: FW: Mild traumatic brain injury conference Good morning everyone, I'm forwarding this message... Katharyn This conference is the first in a series around screening , diagnosis and treatment in our communities and with the VA and others. We will address the needs of our Me Guard member and civilians after a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) in this exciting initiative with the Maine National Guard, Dartmouth Medical School and Maine Health Access Foundation. Please share with others who would be interested. Thanks, Marcia Marcia Cooper Maine Integrated Brain Injury Project Project Manager Dartmouth Medical School 207 841-6489 marcia.h.cooper at dartmouth.edu From Becca.Matusovich at maine.gov Thu Jun 5 23:58:22 2008 From: Becca.Matusovich at maine.gov (Matusovich, Becca) Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 23:58:22 -0400 Subject: [hmp] PTM transitions Message-ID: I am writing to pass on the news, in case you hadn't heard yet, that MaryBeth Welton is leaving the Partnership for Tobacco Free Maine for an exciting new adventure with the U.S. CDC in Atlanta. Though we will miss her terribly, we are happy for her and wish her all the best in her new position. I have a feeling we'll be crossing paths with her sooner rather than later (maybe we'll even get her as our project officer!) At the same time, I am also very happy to announce that Dorean Maines will be appointed Acting Program Manager for the Partnership for Tobacco Free Maine. Dorean has many years of experience with PTM, as well as other parts of MCDC and DHHS, and we are thankful for her knowledgeable and steady leadership in this time of transition. With two other vacant positions in the program as well, it will be a few months before the program recovers its usual pace of operations. We are extra appreciative of the support and understanding of our colleagues and partners during this time of change and transition! Please forward this message on to others who might want to know about these changes. Thanks! -Becca Becca Matusovich Chronic Disease Division Director Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 11 State House Station, 286 Water St. Augusta ME 04333 Ph: 207-287-5387 TTY: 1-800-606-0215 Fax: 207-287-4631 Email: Becca.Matusovich at maine.gov Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privleged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/hmp/attachments/20080605/bdb6491d/attachment.html From Christine.B.Lyman at maine.gov Mon Jun 9 08:43:47 2008 From: Christine.B.Lyman at maine.gov (Lyman, Christine B.) Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 08:43:47 -0400 Subject: [hmp] FW: Maine Youth Suicide Training Brochure Message-ID: Thanks Maryann! Cl -----Original Message----- From: prevention-bounces at informe.org [mailto:prevention-bounces at informe.org] On Behalf Of Gotreau, Maryann Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 7:46 AM To: prevention at lists.maine.gov Subject: [Prevention] Maine Youth Suicide Training Brochure The 2008-2009 Suicide Prevention Training brochure has come out! Check it out at: http://www.mcd.org/suicide.asp (You'll find the link at the bottom of this page) Maryann Gotreau, MPPM Prevention Specialist Office of Substance Abuse 41 Anthony Ave 11 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0011 www.maineosa.org Phone: (207) 287-5713 TTY: 1-800-606-0215 Fax: (207) 287-8910 Email: Maryann.Gotreau at maine.gov The Office of Substance Abuse has moved to 41 Anthony Ave (see http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/osa/about/maps.htm for directions). Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. _______________________________________________ Prevention mailing list Prevention at lists.maine.gov http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/prevention From Andrew.Finch at maine.gov Mon Jun 9 14:20:45 2008 From: Andrew.Finch at maine.gov (Finch, Andrew) Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 14:20:45 -0400 Subject: [hmp] FW: 2008-2009 Training Brochure Message-ID: FYI ________________________________ From: DiCara, Cheryl M. Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 6:44 PM To: Newton, Ansley; Finch, Andrew; Cook, Andy; Smyrski, Joan; Gotreau, Maryann; Zwicker, Katharyn B. Subject: FW: 2008-2009 Training Brochure This is the new, hot off the press MYSPP training brochure, please distribute to your partners and colleagues. Thank you Cheryl DiCara Maine Injury Prevention Program Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program 11 State House Station 286 Water St, 5th Floor Augusta, ME 04333 207-287-5362 FAX: 207-287-7213 web: www.mainesuicideprevention.org Statewide Crisis Hotline: 1-888-568-1112 - answered 24/7 Information Resource Center: 1-800-499-0027 Weekdays 8-5 ________________________________ From: Joanne DeCampos [mailto:jdecampos at mcd.org] Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 10:42 AM To: DiCara, Cheryl M. Subject: 2008-2009 Training Brochure Here you go! Joanne Joanne De Campos MYSPP/SAMHSA Project Assistant 207-622-7566 x202 Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk. Doug Larson -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/hmp/attachments/20080609/9efaf84f/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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We are searching for an energetic, flexible, and detail-oriented candidate with a conscientious work style. The primary purpose of this position is to develop and implement strategies to build and sustain the Health Policy Partners of Maine (HPP) membership and grassroots advocacy capacity to achieve Obesity Coalition policy goals and objectives. This includes both administrative and programming duties. The applicant must be organized, have excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to handle multiple tasks with varying deadlines accurately under minimal supervision. Successful candidates will demonstrate: exceptional communication skills; finesse at working with the varying work styles of others; flexibility in working hours and attitude; and enjoyment interacting with the public. Applicants must be proficient with current Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Access, Excel, Publisher, and Power Point). A Bachelor's Degree is preferred with relevant professional experience; however, equivalent related work experience may be considered. Experience in community organizing, legislative or public policy campaign is a plus. Please send a letter with salary requirements and a resume by June 13, 2008, to Human Resources Manager, Medical Care Development, Inc., 11 Parkwood Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330 or email to barbarak at mcd.org. Medical Care Development is an Equal Opportunity Organization and Affirmative Action Employer. Becky Birrell Smith Executive Director Health Policy Partners of Maine bsmith at mcd.org (207) 622-7566 x302 (207) 380-9171--cell (207) 622-3616--fax www.mcd.org/hpp 11 Parkwood Drive Augusta, ME 04330 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/hmp/attachments/20080611/318a07a9/attachment.html From sjohndro at unitedwaymidme.org Mon Jun 16 10:03:40 2008 From: sjohndro at unitedwaymidme.org (Steven Johndro) Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:03:40 -0400 Subject: [hmp] FW: Job Postings from MaineGeneral Prevention Center Message-ID: <1E2606AA7942744B8C4AC4D36A546F142651A1@sbs2003.UnitedWayMidMe.local> MaineGeneral is seeking to fill two positions in their Prevention Center. Questions should be directed to Natalie Morse at natalie.morse at mainegeneral.org. Please see detailed job descriptions attached and summary job descriptions below. Steven P. Johndro, MPH, MHA, CHES Community Health Coordinator Healthy Maine Partnership of Greater Waterville PO Box 91; 105 Kennedy Memorial Drive Waterville, ME 04903-0091 Ph: (207) 873-0686 Fx: (207) 872-0674 sjohndro at unitedwaymidme.org www.unitedwaymidme.org www.healthyhorizonshmp.org Have you heard about Live United? It's a call to action to make a difference all year long to help improve the lives of others. We encourage you to visit www.liveunited.org to learn more about how people Give/Advocate/Volunteer. If you would like more information about how to Live United in mid-Maine, just give us a call. The Health Educator is responsible for coordination of prevention center health education and community outreach activities for MaineGeneral Health, including outpatient secondary and tertiary community health education services. Assigned areas of responsibility include Tobacco use prevention (Tar Wars), Smoking Cessation Counseling, Cancer Prevention, Cardiovascular Disease/ Hypertension, and Chronic Disease Self Management. The Public Health Specialist completes assessment, planning, program evaluation and reporting activities for the priority public health initiatives within the region. Oversee MGMC and grant funded population/ public health projects within Kennebec and Somerset County working with MGMC Prevention center staff. Works with the Prevention Center Director to coordinate project activities with the assistance of Health Educators and Project Associates. Behaves in a professional, customer-focused, service-oriented manner; displaying and promoting respect, care and dignity for all internal and external customers; facilitates a team-oriented attitude, striving continuously for service excellence. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/hmp/attachments/20080616/f0d2ae82/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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CHCC is the Healthy Maine Partnership based at the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine, serving the communities of Biddeford, Saco, Dayton, OOB, Kennebunks, Arundel, Buxton and Hollis. Please share the link to the posting below with anyone who might be interested in this position. Information for interested applicants is available at: http://www.une.edu/hr/jobs/pdtobacco.asp Thanks for helping to spread the word. Emily ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Emily Rines, MPH, CHES Director, Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition University Health Care 655 Main St - 1st Floor Saco ME 04072 tel (207) 602-3550 fax: (207) 283-4138 email: erines at une.edu CHCC, Your Healthy Maine Partnership A program of the Division of Community Programs, University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine Maine's only medical school From Ellie.Sparks at maine.gov Wed Jun 18 16:52:03 2008 From: Ellie.Sparks at maine.gov (Sparks, Ellie) Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:52:03 -0400 Subject: [hmp] Please Take Short Listserv Survey! Message-ID: Hello, everyone! Work is being done to update the HMP listserv. We would like to get feedback from you in order to improve listserv communication. A listserv is an email-based mailing group that allows members of the list to communicate with all other members by sending an email. Please go to this link to take a short survey to help us move forward: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=gY6Cqdl7e_2fDaV_2bKXQemOgw_3d_3d Thank you for your participation! Ellie. Ellie Sparks, Office Associate Partnership for a Tobacco-Free Maine 286 Water St. 4th Fl. 11 State House Station Augusta, ME. 04333-0011 (207) 287-4634 Phone (207) 287-4636 Fax ellie.sparks at maine.gov Ellie Sparks, Office Associate Partnership for a Tobacco-Free Maine 286 Water St. 4th Fl. 11 State House Station Augusta, ME. 04333-0011 (207) 287-4634 Phone (207) 287-4636 Fax ellie.sparks at maine.gov CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email message, including any attachments, is for the use of intended recipient(s) only and may contain information that is priviledged, confidential, and prohibited from unauthorized disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message and attachments. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/hmp/attachments/20080618/07220658/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 2743 bytes Desc: image001.jpg Url : http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/hmp/attachments/20080618/07220658/attachment.jpe From Anne.Rogers at maine.gov Tue Jun 24 15:26:36 2008 From: Anne.Rogers at maine.gov (Rogers, Anne) Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:26:36 -0400 Subject: [hmp] SAP Program Assistant Position Message-ID: Forwarding this for PROP. Sorry for any cross postings. Substance Abuse Prevention Program Assistant ? 40 hour a week position to coordinate and implement substance abuse prevention strategies in Cumberland County. Communities Promoting Health Coalition (CPHC) is a health initiative of the People's Regional Opportunity Program (PROP). QUALIFICATIONS: Strong verbal and written communication skills; computer and word processing skills; experience working in community organizing, substance abuse and/or public health; ability to be self?motivated and organized. Additional skills and experiences that are beneficial: assessment and evaluation, marketing and event planning, meeting facilitation, working with volunteers and community partners. Applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelor?s degree in health education or human service field. Masters in Public Health preferred. Position is funded with grants and agency ability to continue position is dependent on ongoing successful fundraising Send Resume to: PROP?HR Recruitment, 510 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, ME 04101 by July 9, 2008 or via email at jobs at propeople.org Liz Blackwell-Moore Project Manager Communities Promoting Health Coalition PROP- People's Regional Opportunity Program Phone: 553-5867 Fax: 874-1155 www.wherepeoplecomefirst.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/hmp/attachments/20080624/be4d7dc4/attachment.html