Health Education

21/07/2024

New alliance will transform health care education in the region – News

Four of our region’s leading institutions announced the creation of the Alliance for Healthcare Education on Aug. 29.

The Alliance is a bold, collaborative approach that will develop the talent to meet – and exceed – our region’s health care workforce needs for decades to come.

The new entity is an unprecedented partnership among CoxHealth, Missouri State University (MSU), Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) and Springfield Public Schools (SPS). Leaders at these institutions recognize that by working together, they can achieve more than any one of them could alone.

When the partnership is fully realized, the Alliance will be the largest producer of health sciences professionals in the Midwest.

The joint announcement took place at Cox College, where the leaders of the four partnering institutions – Max Buetow, president and CEO of CoxHealth; Dr. Hal Higdon, chancellor of OTC; Dr. Grenita Lathan, superintendent of SPS; and Clif Smart, president of MSU – came together to share the news.

“The Alliance for Healthcare Education will benefit an array of stakeholders — students, the health care sector and patients,” the leaders of the four institutions said in a joint statement. “This pioneering collaboration promises to improve access to training opportunities while maintaining

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Health Education

by sindiro

17/07/2024

Ontario introduces mental health education for students

The Ontario government announced Monday it will introduce a new mandatory education curriculum for elementary and high school students that aims to increase mental health literacy, in the wake of continued challenges that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new curriculum will be introduced for the next school year, and will involve updates to the career studies course that is required for Grade 10 students, as well as mandatory resources for teachers and students on mental health literacy for Grades 7 and 8.

The program was ushered in due to the advocacy of Progressive Conservative MPP Natalie Pierre, who put forward a motion in December around mental health literacy.

At the news conference Monday, she said that her 17-year-old son dying by suicide six years ago was what propelled her to pursue the initiative.

“My son was just like any other student. The day before he died, he took a university campus tour,” said Pierre, through tears. “The night before, he went to a school dance. Anyone seeing him would have observed a normal, healthy teenager. But we know now that was not the case,” she said.

She said in the months and years that followed, others contacted her to

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Health Education

by sindiro

08/06/2024

Beyond the Tower: Lab-Grown Diamonds Sparkle Throughout London’s Historic Boroughs

In recent years, the allure of lab grown diamonds has reached new heights, captivating the hearts and minds of Londoners. No longer confined to the realms of science fiction, these ethically produced gems are transforming the jewelry landscape across the city. From the historic cobblestone streets of the Tower of London to the chic boutiques of Chelsea, lab grown diamonds in London are making a sparkling impression, blending timeless elegance with modern innovation.

Lab grown diamonds London are created using advanced technological processes that replicate the natural conditions under which diamonds are formed. The result is a product that is chemically, physically, and optically identical to its mined counterpart. This groundbreaking approach not only offers a sustainable alternative to traditional diamond mining but also presents a more affordable option for consumers without compromising on quality or beauty.

In the heart of London’s financial district, the iconic Tower of London stands as a testament to the city’s rich history. Just beyond its ancient walls, a new kind of treasure is being discovered. Jewelers in the nearby boroughs of Tower Hamlets and the City of London are embracing lab grown diamonds, showcasing them in collections that appeal to both traditionalists and modernists. …

Health Education

by sindiro

04/03/2024

Groundbreaking ceremony held for UK Health Education Building

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 27, 2023) — A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Friday for the largest academic building in the history of the University of Kentucky. At over 500,000 square feet, the new Health Education Building will house programs in the colleges of Medicine, Public Health, Health Sciences and Nursing as well as the Center for Interprofessional and Community Health Education. The new facility will become a prominent campus landmark at the intersection of Huguelet and University drives when it opens in 2026.

“As a testament to our collaborative spirit, this one facility will contain programs from four colleges and the Center for Interprofessional and Community Health Education. “We will educate students for a new health care future, collaborate through transdisciplinary work and attract and retain the best and brightest to advance Kentucky,” said UK President Eli Capilouto. “Our goal — our promise — is that when our students complete these programs and join the workforce, they are well-equipped to face today’s complex challenges and help all Kentuckians live longer and healthier lives.”

This innovative, state-of-the-art Health Education Building will feature technological advancements, modern aesthetics and a spacious environment conducive to learning and serve as a hub for health education. It

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Health Education

by sindiro

02/03/2024

Four ways to give healthy living advice to college students

Self-guided health and wellness resources can benefit college students.

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In a spring 2023 Student Voice survey from Inside Higher Ed and College Pulse, 49 percent of students rated their mental health as fair or poor. Over half (56 percent) of students reported having experienced chronic stress while in college, and three-quarters (74 percent) said stress was negatively impacting their ability to focus, learn and do well in school.

Despite college students having an overwhelming need for health support, not every student is able to find or be interested in scheduling an appointment with a counselor.

Data from telehealth provider TimelyCare found half of college students using the platform don’t engage with a provider; instead they engage with self-care resources or peer community resources. Of the million sessions on the platform in the past year, over 400,000 interactions have been with self-care content, says Bob Booth, TimelyCare’s chief care officer.

So What?

Investing in mental health resources is not just a retention concern for institutions but also a recruitment strategy. Student responses to Inside Higher Ed

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Health Education

by sindiro

28/02/2024

Looking at effective methods of Dental Health Education for children

The behavior of maintaining oral hygiene in children in Indonesia is still low. It can be seen from the results of Basic Health Research conducted in 2013, where there were 28.9% of children aged 5-9 years experiencing dental health problems. This high number of dental problems is influenced by behavior, knowledge, and habits in maintaining oral health. Moreover, at childhood, health education is not easy to understand. One way to increase knowledge and awareness about the importance of maintaining oral health is through Dental Health Education (DHE) or oral health counseling. DHE aims to improve knowledge, and change one’s behavior, both individually and in groups, which leads to a healthy lifestyle. At childhood, a lot of information received comes from interactions with people around them. For example parents, teachers, and peers. Children spend more time playing and learning new things with friends, and because of that intense exchange, information can be absorbed well.

Dr. Ninuk Hariyani, drg., M. Kes., MPH., PhD from the Department of Public Dental Health, Faculty of Dental Medicine UNAIR, in the team conducted a study on the effectiveness of a peer-group method to provide dental and oral health education for children. As the name suggests, this

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Health Education

by sindiro

26/02/2024

AI and public health – a major opportunity

Hospitals and health systems are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence technologies built into health IT such as EHRs, telehealth services, remote patient monitoring and other tools that can expand access to care and improve health equity.

At the same time, conversations around AI safety and regulatory measures are happening around the globe, including a major recent executive order issued by President Biden.

As AI becomes embedded in the daily lives of people across the country, learning how to best use the technology while prioritizing security and equity – both on the individual level and more broadly – is paramount.

Researchers at the University at Albany’s School of Public Health are actively exploring ways that artificial intelligence and machine learning can be applied to public health, to improve health outcomes for patients while prioritizing patient safety and data security.

Xin Wang is an assistant professor in the department of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University at Albany. His areas of expertise include artificial intelligence, deep learning, precision medicine and medical image computing, among other related subjects.

Here he shares his thoughts on how public health researchers can support the development of safe and effective health-centered AI.

Q. Where do public health and

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Health Education

by sindiro

21/02/2024

Winston Uses Career to Promote Public Health and Public Health Education

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Amanda Winston, an alumna of the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, is the education coordinator for the UAMS HBCU Med Track Program and its SUPER Project at both the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Philander Smith University.

Aug. 4, 2023 | Amanda Winston, MPH, is adamant about promoting the value of public health and a public health education, to the students she mentors.

Winston, who graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health in the spring of 2020, is the education coordinator for the UAMS HBCU Med Track Program and its SUPER Project at the University of Arkansas- Pine Bluff (UAPB) and Philander Smith University.

“The HBCU Med Track Program allows me to connect with students enrolled at historically Black colleges and universities and also assist them throughout the application process for any UAMS health program they’re interested in,” she said.

“I receive the opportunity to educate students on public health, the components of research and health disparities. My students also conduct public health research that focuses on a specific health disparity. I’m shaping undergraduate students into public health advocates.”

Winston, an alumna of UAPB,

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by sindiro

19/02/2024

Future doctors need a strong humanities education

If you want an argument in favor of teaching the humanities, I suggest you ask a medical educator.

Across the US, the age-old debate about the value of a liberal arts education has seemingly devolved into mortal combat, leaving the humanities in dire straits on college campuses. For example, the Atlantic recently reported on West Virginia University’s decision to gut its humanities programming, and the New York Times wondered whether the liberal arts would exist after the budget cuts happening in higher education. The burgeoning movement to defund (perhaps even defenestrate) the liberal arts is not only capricious and hasty, but also remarkably short-sighted. As a former medical school dean, I know the liberal arts are not only more relevant than ever; they are critical to the future of health and health care in America.

Today’s students, looking to justify the cost of tuition, are choosing college majors based on the likelihood of gainful employment upon graduation. “Fewer than one in 10 college graduates obtained humanities degrees in 2020, down 25 percent since 2012,” the Hechinger Report, an education publication, reported in 2021. In 2023, the New Yorker published a feature titled “The End of the English Major .”

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by sindiro

12/02/2024

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education forges formal affiliation for Arkansas Tech University graduates | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

FORT SMITH — Graduates from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville wanting to earn a medical degree will have a greater chance of being able to continue their studies in the River Valley.

Sam Strasner, director of university relations for ATU, wrote in a Nov. 21 news release the university and the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education in Fort Smith have signed an affiliation agreement.

The agreement formalized a pathway for ATU graduates, who meet grade point average and entrance examination minimums, to be granted an interview for the ACHE program of their choice, according to Strasner. It applies to ACHE’s degree programs in biomedicine, osteopathic medicine, physical therapy and occupational therapy.

John Jackson, dean of the ATU College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, said in the news release although the agreement won’t guarantee graduates will be admitted into ACHE, it will increase their likelihood of being accepted.

“The agreement will also provide greater cooperation between ATU and ACHE with campus visits and student networking opportunities,” Jackson said.

Jackson said Tuesday the agreement will begin in January. He said it provides a connection through which ATU students can interact with ACHE faculty to make sure the institution is where they

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by sindiro