KPA would like to congratulate the following members on their accomplishments in 2011. If you would like to share your accomplishments with KPA please send an email to kpa@kpa.org and be sure to include a picture!
The document provides 5 story ideas for local news coverage on health reform:
1) Stories of medical bankruptcies in the local community.
2) Profiling local residents on how current health costs affect their care and how reform may impact them.
3) Potential cuts to local health budgets and how that could lengthen wait times.
4) Rationing of care for the uninsured and long wait times for certain procedures and medications.
5) Challenges for those between 50-65 in obtaining health insurance due to pre-existing conditions.
This document summarizes a research paper that examines how the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) provides support to pregnant women with substance use issues while also imposing surveillance. The author argues that through its definition of a "good mother," DCF unintentionally creates a paradox where it aims to support women but ends up perpetuating fear through threats of child removal. Interviews with social workers, medical providers, and a mother in recovery treatment reveal tensions between support and punishment within DCF policies and practices. The author calls for redefining what makes a good mother and incorporating more family support into mandatory reporting policies.
The document advocates for requiring dementia units in all nursing homes. It notes that over 35 million people worldwide have dementia, and this number is projected to double by 2030 and triple by 2050. Currently, few nursing homes are equipped to care for dementia patients. The author argues that strategic plans should be made to set a goal of requiring dementia units in all Berks County nursing homes within 5-7 years by tracking facilities that comply. Society also needs greater awareness of dementia through increased media coverage to help families understand care options.
Presentation 224 a barnes_klapper_laregina_ashley fund ppt oct 2014The ALS Association
The document describes the establishment of a family funding program called the Ashley Fund. It was created to provide financial assistance to children living with a parent who has ALS/MND so they can participate in normal activities. Over time, the program committee worked to address obstacles families faced in applying, such as pride, lack of time. Outreach methods like simple applications and reminders from clinical staff helped more families utilize grants for camps, lessons, and creating positive memories.
Home birth is becoming more popular in the US again after declining in the early 20th century. In 1900 almost all births were at home, but by 1950 88% occurred in hospitals due to changes led by physicians. Today home birth rates range from 1-3% depending on the state. Home birth can provide benefits like lower costs, more family involvement, and feelings of empowerment for mothers. However, it also carries risks like delays in emergency transport and potential issues with inadequate care. Overall, the document discusses the history, benefits, risks, and financial aspects of the home birth option.
The document identifies the top 10 contributing factors to the caregiving crisis in America: 1) an aging population, 2) changing family trends like more two-income households and single-person homes, 3) a fragmented healthcare system, 4) insufficient funding and planning for long-term care, 5) a lack of financial and emotional support for caregivers, 6) caregiver resistance to accepting support, 7) high rates of caregiver insomnia, anxiety and depression, 8) increased medical problems among caregivers, 9) family ambivalence and divisiveness around care plans, and 10) caregiver isolation and withdrawal due to a lack of adequate support systems.
A Conversation on Protecting Rights of Children with Medical Complexity in an...LucilePackardFoundation
Sufficient access to services for children with medical complexity varies considerably by state, geographic region, and payer. Families, advocates, and health care professionals need to understand children’s rights. Policymakers and payers must help support reliable and appropriate coverage and benefits. Learn how medical-legal partnerships and other forms of advocacy can protect the rights of children and support families in an era of cost containment.
Residents Medical is a Los Angeles, California-based provider of Graduate Medical Education (GME) services. The Residents Medical (RM) team collaborates closely with The Everest Foundation (EF), a non-profit investing in the future of global medicine through various educational and research efforts. Together, RM and EF seek to address the many issues related to America’s residency bottleneck issue.
The document provides 5 story ideas for local news coverage on health reform:
1) Stories of medical bankruptcies in the local community.
2) Profiling local residents on how current health costs affect their care and how reform may impact them.
3) Potential cuts to local health budgets and how that could lengthen wait times.
4) Rationing of care for the uninsured and long wait times for certain procedures and medications.
5) Challenges for those between 50-65 in obtaining health insurance due to pre-existing conditions.
This document summarizes a research paper that examines how the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) provides support to pregnant women with substance use issues while also imposing surveillance. The author argues that through its definition of a "good mother," DCF unintentionally creates a paradox where it aims to support women but ends up perpetuating fear through threats of child removal. Interviews with social workers, medical providers, and a mother in recovery treatment reveal tensions between support and punishment within DCF policies and practices. The author calls for redefining what makes a good mother and incorporating more family support into mandatory reporting policies.
The document advocates for requiring dementia units in all nursing homes. It notes that over 35 million people worldwide have dementia, and this number is projected to double by 2030 and triple by 2050. Currently, few nursing homes are equipped to care for dementia patients. The author argues that strategic plans should be made to set a goal of requiring dementia units in all Berks County nursing homes within 5-7 years by tracking facilities that comply. Society also needs greater awareness of dementia through increased media coverage to help families understand care options.
Presentation 224 a barnes_klapper_laregina_ashley fund ppt oct 2014The ALS Association
The document describes the establishment of a family funding program called the Ashley Fund. It was created to provide financial assistance to children living with a parent who has ALS/MND so they can participate in normal activities. Over time, the program committee worked to address obstacles families faced in applying, such as pride, lack of time. Outreach methods like simple applications and reminders from clinical staff helped more families utilize grants for camps, lessons, and creating positive memories.
Home birth is becoming more popular in the US again after declining in the early 20th century. In 1900 almost all births were at home, but by 1950 88% occurred in hospitals due to changes led by physicians. Today home birth rates range from 1-3% depending on the state. Home birth can provide benefits like lower costs, more family involvement, and feelings of empowerment for mothers. However, it also carries risks like delays in emergency transport and potential issues with inadequate care. Overall, the document discusses the history, benefits, risks, and financial aspects of the home birth option.
The document identifies the top 10 contributing factors to the caregiving crisis in America: 1) an aging population, 2) changing family trends like more two-income households and single-person homes, 3) a fragmented healthcare system, 4) insufficient funding and planning for long-term care, 5) a lack of financial and emotional support for caregivers, 6) caregiver resistance to accepting support, 7) high rates of caregiver insomnia, anxiety and depression, 8) increased medical problems among caregivers, 9) family ambivalence and divisiveness around care plans, and 10) caregiver isolation and withdrawal due to a lack of adequate support systems.
A Conversation on Protecting Rights of Children with Medical Complexity in an...LucilePackardFoundation
Sufficient access to services for children with medical complexity varies considerably by state, geographic region, and payer. Families, advocates, and health care professionals need to understand children’s rights. Policymakers and payers must help support reliable and appropriate coverage and benefits. Learn how medical-legal partnerships and other forms of advocacy can protect the rights of children and support families in an era of cost containment.
Residents Medical is a Los Angeles, California-based provider of Graduate Medical Education (GME) services. The Residents Medical (RM) team collaborates closely with The Everest Foundation (EF), a non-profit investing in the future of global medicine through various educational and research efforts. Together, RM and EF seek to address the many issues related to America’s residency bottleneck issue.
This document provides a list of media articles, presentations, and publications related to Dr. John Santopietro and Carolinas HealthCare System's work in behavioral health integration. Some of the key points mentioned include:
- Dr. Santopietro has given numerous presentations nationally on Carolinas HealthCare System's model of using technology to integrate and scale behavioral health services.
- Media articles describe the system's use of telepsychiatry and virtual teams to increase access to behavioral health care and reduce wait times, especially in emergency departments.
- Publications discuss integrating behavioral health into primary care settings and measuring outcomes of integrated models.
- Dr. Santopietro has advocated for reducing stigma around mental health issues
This document summarizes a book that proposes a single-payer healthcare system for the United States. The system would be overseen by an independent doctors' board and utilize a national electronic medical records system. This would allow doctors to focus on individual patient care without market or political influences. Experts interviewed for the book express support for adopting a single-payer structure or moving in that direction over time. The book argues this approach could improve healthcare quality while lowering costs.
Lester Julian McRae completed a 48-hour internship with the American Red Cross updating their healthcare facility contact list and requesting donations of durable medical equipment. Tasks included calling 12 counties in North Jersey to update facility information and request donations, as well as sending welcome letters. The main challenge was that most facilities did not have equipment to donate. Supervisor Michael Prasad met with Lester weekly and advised on contacting administrators and first aid councils.
This document discusses abortion stigma and how it prevents women from accessing affordable abortions even when they are legally entitled to insurance coverage. Researchers are studying abortion stigma around the world to better understand how it functions in societies and impacts various populations. They hope their international studies looking at abortion stigma in different cultures and countries will help identify ways to address this problem. Reducing abortion stigma is important for improving reproductive rights and access to affordable procedures.
Cardon Outreach is a company that helps reduce the cost of uncompensated healthcare by assisting uninsured and underinsured patients. They have over 1,200 employees across 43 states who work directly in hospitals and clinics to determine patients' eligibility for assistance programs, help with denied disability claims, and provide other revenue cycle management services. They handle billions of dollars in medical billings annually. Erin Keene, regional vice president of their Kansas office, says their work not only helps hospitals but also benefits patients through advocacy. The company also supports local communities through philanthropic donations.
The document discusses alternatives to nursing home care as the population of younger patients in nursing homes is growing. It notes that many younger patients could be cared for at home or in assisted living facilities instead of nursing homes. However, budget cuts have led states to prioritize short-term nursing home care over long-term home care. While home care is more cost-effective long-term, it is more expensive initially as caregivers need training. The document advocates that with legal advocacy, many younger patients have alternatives to nursing home care like independent living facilities or at-home care.
This document summarizes HealthRight 360, an organization that provides integrated behavioral health and primary care services. It grew through mergers of several substance abuse treatment and mental health organizations. It now serves over 27,000 people per year across 7 California counties, 3 state prisons, 2 county jails, and 2 juvenile halls. The organization's mission is to improve overall health for those in need, regardless of entry point. It has found success in offering medication-assisted treatment, managing chronic pain and co-occurring conditions, and decreasing emergency department use for substance abuse clients in residential treatment. Challenges include some restrictive policies, inconsistent health plan coverage, lack of integrated electronic health records, and workforce recruitment and training issues.
Hibernate is an object-relational mapping tool that allows developers to more easily write applications that use relational databases. It solves issues that arose from each developer writing their own mapping code between objects and database tables. Hibernate introduced standards for object-relational mapping and eliminated the need for separate XML configuration files by allowing mapping annotations directly in Java code. This made object-relational mapping code more maintainable, reusable and standardized across projects.
What are web services?
This presentation answers questions with an example to make it easy to understand for technical and non-technical readers. 4 Circles LLC is a company committed to educate its clients and general public on information technology and how they are used.
This document appears to be recognizing several individuals with awards for their advocacy and service in areas related to behavioral health, disabilities, journalism covering health issues, and psychology. It lists several awards including ones presented to Rep. Jesse Crenshaw for advocacy for voting rights and behavioral health funding, Sen. Jimmy Higdon for advocacy for individuals with disabilities, Al Cross for journalism covering health across Kentucky, Felicia D. Smith for advocacy for professional psychology, Virginia Frazier for community service, Joseph F. Edwards as Psychologist of the Year, David L. Winsch for contributions to the field of psychology, and William J. Meegan being inducted into the KPA Hall of Fame.
The document provides information about serving on the board of the Kentucky Psychological Association (KPA). It outlines six key areas of board responsibility: mission and purpose, strategic planning and evaluation, fiscal oversight/risk management, resource development, board development, and staff relations. For each area, it describes the board's role and provides examples from KPA's practices, including its mission, values, three strategic priorities, and expectations for board members. It emphasizes the board's duties of care, loyalty, and obedience.
The document appears to be a program from the Kentucky Psychological Association's awards ceremony on November 9, 2012. It lists several awards that were presented, including: the Distinguished Public Service Award presented to Rep. Linda Belcher and Sen. Robert Stivers for their advocacy around substance abuse and behavioral health issues; the Media Award presented to Ben Keeton for his contributions to public education on behavioral health; the Jack Runyon Community Service Award presented to Douglas Hindman; the Psychologist of the Year Award presented to David E. Hanna; and Distinguished Career in Psychology Awards presented to Howard F. Bracco, Macy A. Wyatt, and the induction of Paul C. Hager, David D. Lanier, and Sheila
The document discusses how the digital world is moving into the physical world through three dimensions. It describes how digital technologies are allowing for the digitization and modeling of physical objects, spaces, and bodies. This leads to new possibilities like augmented reality, 3D printing of physical goods from digital files, and an emerging economy around digital manufacturing and distribution of goods. The impacts include challenges around ownership, intellectual property, and how notions of real and original are changing with new technologies that allow for personalized copying and replication of physical items from digital files.
Welcome to the age of confusion.
A moment of confusion for brands and advertisers.
A moment of conflict for the media.
A moment of friction for agencies.
A moment of fragmentation.
A moment of questioning.
Stay on top of the wave.
Welcome to the agence of possibilities
New alliances.
New experiences.
New stories.
Old new ways.
New trustees.
New priorities
New rules.
www.prophets.be/#/vision/age-of-confusion
Christmas is celebrated on December 25th. Popular symbols include Christmas trees decorated with ornaments and lights, wreaths hung on doors, and poinsettia flowers. Traditions include sending Christmas cards, shopping at stores and malls in November, hanging stockings by the fireplace, leaving cookies and milk for Santa, and opening gifts on Christmas morning. Families enjoy decorating their homes with lights and decorations.
This document highlights the accomplishments of several KPA members in 2010, including publishing books, welcoming children, receiving awards, and authoring academic articles. Pamala Cotton and Jennifer Degler each had their first book published about mindfulness and overcoming Christian stereotypes. Anthony Headley published his fourth book analyzing the family dynamics of John Wesley. Frankie Kropp co-authored three articles about opioid dependence and prenatal care. Macy Wyatt received an honorary doctorate from Georgetown College and was featured in the local news.
The document summarizes awards given out by the Kentucky Psychological Association at their 2012 Awards Luncheon. Several state legislators and media members received awards for their advocacy and public education efforts related to behavioral health and substance abuse issues. Psychologists also received awards for their leadership, advocacy, community service, and career contributions to the field in Kentucky. Three psychologists were inducted into the KPA Hall of Fame in recognition of their significant contributions to psychology in the state.
This document provides a list of media articles, presentations, and publications related to Dr. John Santopietro and Carolinas HealthCare System's work in behavioral health integration. Some of the key points mentioned include:
- Dr. Santopietro has given numerous presentations nationally on Carolinas HealthCare System's model of using technology to integrate and scale behavioral health services.
- Media articles describe the system's use of telepsychiatry and virtual teams to increase access to behavioral health care and reduce wait times, especially in emergency departments.
- Publications discuss integrating behavioral health into primary care settings and measuring outcomes of integrated models.
- Dr. Santopietro has advocated for reducing stigma around mental health issues
This document summarizes a book that proposes a single-payer healthcare system for the United States. The system would be overseen by an independent doctors' board and utilize a national electronic medical records system. This would allow doctors to focus on individual patient care without market or political influences. Experts interviewed for the book express support for adopting a single-payer structure or moving in that direction over time. The book argues this approach could improve healthcare quality while lowering costs.
Lester Julian McRae completed a 48-hour internship with the American Red Cross updating their healthcare facility contact list and requesting donations of durable medical equipment. Tasks included calling 12 counties in North Jersey to update facility information and request donations, as well as sending welcome letters. The main challenge was that most facilities did not have equipment to donate. Supervisor Michael Prasad met with Lester weekly and advised on contacting administrators and first aid councils.
This document discusses abortion stigma and how it prevents women from accessing affordable abortions even when they are legally entitled to insurance coverage. Researchers are studying abortion stigma around the world to better understand how it functions in societies and impacts various populations. They hope their international studies looking at abortion stigma in different cultures and countries will help identify ways to address this problem. Reducing abortion stigma is important for improving reproductive rights and access to affordable procedures.
Cardon Outreach is a company that helps reduce the cost of uncompensated healthcare by assisting uninsured and underinsured patients. They have over 1,200 employees across 43 states who work directly in hospitals and clinics to determine patients' eligibility for assistance programs, help with denied disability claims, and provide other revenue cycle management services. They handle billions of dollars in medical billings annually. Erin Keene, regional vice president of their Kansas office, says their work not only helps hospitals but also benefits patients through advocacy. The company also supports local communities through philanthropic donations.
The document discusses alternatives to nursing home care as the population of younger patients in nursing homes is growing. It notes that many younger patients could be cared for at home or in assisted living facilities instead of nursing homes. However, budget cuts have led states to prioritize short-term nursing home care over long-term home care. While home care is more cost-effective long-term, it is more expensive initially as caregivers need training. The document advocates that with legal advocacy, many younger patients have alternatives to nursing home care like independent living facilities or at-home care.
This document summarizes HealthRight 360, an organization that provides integrated behavioral health and primary care services. It grew through mergers of several substance abuse treatment and mental health organizations. It now serves over 27,000 people per year across 7 California counties, 3 state prisons, 2 county jails, and 2 juvenile halls. The organization's mission is to improve overall health for those in need, regardless of entry point. It has found success in offering medication-assisted treatment, managing chronic pain and co-occurring conditions, and decreasing emergency department use for substance abuse clients in residential treatment. Challenges include some restrictive policies, inconsistent health plan coverage, lack of integrated electronic health records, and workforce recruitment and training issues.
Hibernate is an object-relational mapping tool that allows developers to more easily write applications that use relational databases. It solves issues that arose from each developer writing their own mapping code between objects and database tables. Hibernate introduced standards for object-relational mapping and eliminated the need for separate XML configuration files by allowing mapping annotations directly in Java code. This made object-relational mapping code more maintainable, reusable and standardized across projects.
What are web services?
This presentation answers questions with an example to make it easy to understand for technical and non-technical readers. 4 Circles LLC is a company committed to educate its clients and general public on information technology and how they are used.
This document appears to be recognizing several individuals with awards for their advocacy and service in areas related to behavioral health, disabilities, journalism covering health issues, and psychology. It lists several awards including ones presented to Rep. Jesse Crenshaw for advocacy for voting rights and behavioral health funding, Sen. Jimmy Higdon for advocacy for individuals with disabilities, Al Cross for journalism covering health across Kentucky, Felicia D. Smith for advocacy for professional psychology, Virginia Frazier for community service, Joseph F. Edwards as Psychologist of the Year, David L. Winsch for contributions to the field of psychology, and William J. Meegan being inducted into the KPA Hall of Fame.
The document provides information about serving on the board of the Kentucky Psychological Association (KPA). It outlines six key areas of board responsibility: mission and purpose, strategic planning and evaluation, fiscal oversight/risk management, resource development, board development, and staff relations. For each area, it describes the board's role and provides examples from KPA's practices, including its mission, values, three strategic priorities, and expectations for board members. It emphasizes the board's duties of care, loyalty, and obedience.
The document appears to be a program from the Kentucky Psychological Association's awards ceremony on November 9, 2012. It lists several awards that were presented, including: the Distinguished Public Service Award presented to Rep. Linda Belcher and Sen. Robert Stivers for their advocacy around substance abuse and behavioral health issues; the Media Award presented to Ben Keeton for his contributions to public education on behavioral health; the Jack Runyon Community Service Award presented to Douglas Hindman; the Psychologist of the Year Award presented to David E. Hanna; and Distinguished Career in Psychology Awards presented to Howard F. Bracco, Macy A. Wyatt, and the induction of Paul C. Hager, David D. Lanier, and Sheila
The document discusses how the digital world is moving into the physical world through three dimensions. It describes how digital technologies are allowing for the digitization and modeling of physical objects, spaces, and bodies. This leads to new possibilities like augmented reality, 3D printing of physical goods from digital files, and an emerging economy around digital manufacturing and distribution of goods. The impacts include challenges around ownership, intellectual property, and how notions of real and original are changing with new technologies that allow for personalized copying and replication of physical items from digital files.
Welcome to the age of confusion.
A moment of confusion for brands and advertisers.
A moment of conflict for the media.
A moment of friction for agencies.
A moment of fragmentation.
A moment of questioning.
Stay on top of the wave.
Welcome to the agence of possibilities
New alliances.
New experiences.
New stories.
Old new ways.
New trustees.
New priorities
New rules.
www.prophets.be/#/vision/age-of-confusion
Christmas is celebrated on December 25th. Popular symbols include Christmas trees decorated with ornaments and lights, wreaths hung on doors, and poinsettia flowers. Traditions include sending Christmas cards, shopping at stores and malls in November, hanging stockings by the fireplace, leaving cookies and milk for Santa, and opening gifts on Christmas morning. Families enjoy decorating their homes with lights and decorations.
This document highlights the accomplishments of several KPA members in 2010, including publishing books, welcoming children, receiving awards, and authoring academic articles. Pamala Cotton and Jennifer Degler each had their first book published about mindfulness and overcoming Christian stereotypes. Anthony Headley published his fourth book analyzing the family dynamics of John Wesley. Frankie Kropp co-authored three articles about opioid dependence and prenatal care. Macy Wyatt received an honorary doctorate from Georgetown College and was featured in the local news.
The document summarizes awards given out by the Kentucky Psychological Association at their 2012 Awards Luncheon. Several state legislators and media members received awards for their advocacy and public education efforts related to behavioral health and substance abuse issues. Psychologists also received awards for their leadership, advocacy, community service, and career contributions to the field in Kentucky. Three psychologists were inducted into the KPA Hall of Fame in recognition of their significant contributions to psychology in the state.
The document summarizes highlights from the 2011 Kentucky Psychological Association including:
- Dr. Howard Bracco retired after 33 years as president and CEO of Seven Counties Services, a community behavioral health organization in Louisville.
- Dr. Bryan Carter designed The Coping Cart, a mobile center allowing children in the hospital to make videos about their medical experiences and coping strategies.
- Dr. David Hanna received the prestigious Karl F. Heiser APA Presidential Award for Advocacy, recognizing his contributions to advancing the field of psychology.
2013 KPA Foundation Spring Academic Conference SlideshowSarah Burress
This document welcomes attendees to the 2013 KPA Foundation Spring Academic Conference with the theme of "Putting Psychology to Work". It highlights opportunities for student memberships, discounts on conferences and workshops, volunteer opportunities to earn free attendance, and leadership roles on KPA committees. Spotlights are provided on current student members and their research interests. Awards are announced, including the 2013 Psych Bowl champions and scholarship competition winners. Benefits of KPA membership for undergraduate and graduate students are outlined.
The Kentucky Psychological Association (KPA) has joined Facebook to share news and promote events. KPA has over 1,000 members, including over 600 full members and over 400 student members. KPA advocates for psychology at the state level and works to promote the profession. KPA offers various resources and events for members, including continuing education workshops, a member newsletter, listservs for interest groups, and student membership opportunities.
The document summarizes highlights from the 2011 Kentucky Psychological Association including:
- Dr. Howard Bracco retired after 33 years as president and CEO of Seven Counties Services, a community behavioral health organization in Louisville.
- Dr. Bryan Carter designed The Coping Cart, a mobile center allowing children in the hospital to make videos about their medical experiences and coping strategies.
- Dr. David Hanna received the prestigious Karl F. Heiser APA Presidential Award for Advocacy, recognizing his contributions to advancing the field of psychology.
DotNetNuke (DNN) es una plataforma de código abierto para el desarrollo y gestión de portales y contenidos web basada en ASP.NET. Proporciona un entorno robusto y extensible para el desarrollo de aplicaciones comerciales. DNN permite la creación de sitios web comerciales, intranets/extranets corporativas y portales de publicación online de manera fácil gracias a su interfaz de usuario amigable y potentes características como alojamiento de múltiples sitios, diseño, contenidos, seguridad y
This document summarizes the president's column from the CAPE Chronicle. It discusses how collaborative learning communities and connections with like-minded peers and colleagues can greatly enhance research in fields like epidemiology and mental health. CAPE provides these opportunities for researchers interested in mental health epidemiology. The president highlights how CAPE's small size allows for intimate interactions and networking between members. CAPE has supported many collaborative projects and initiatives over the years.
Texas Health Resources has announced a new name - The Research and Education Institute for Texas Health Resources (TREI) - and a new president, Russell Poland, for its research organization. TREI will expand its focus to include new population-based research studies, increased continuing medical education opportunities, and a clearinghouse for research opportunities. It will also continue clinical trials research and product evaluation. The $1 million grant from the AT&T Foundation will support implementation of an electronic medical records system and health lectures. Dr. Poland will oversee development of new TREI initiatives to enhance research and education programs.
This document provides the curriculum vitae of Dr. Gilbert Kliman, outlining his extensive education and training in psychiatry and psychoanalysis. It details his career founding treatment centers and conducting research on topics like childhood trauma, autism, and foster care. It also describes his experience as an expert witness testifying in over 300 legal cases related to psychological injury.
This document provides an overview of a presentation on aligning cultural competency to improve safety, quality, and equity in healthcare. The presentation defines cultural competency and outlines its social, health, and organizational benefits. It discusses three key steps to achieving cultural competency: conducting a community survey, engaging the community, and educating staff. The presentation also highlights leading practices from three hospitals and discusses initiatives to increase the collection and use of race, ethnicity, and language data to improve equity of care. The overall summary is that cultural competency is an important step in reducing health disparities and promoting culturally appropriate care.
This newsletter provides an annual update from the Harris Center for Education and Advocacy in Eating Disorders at Massachusetts General Hospital. It discusses the Center's activities over the past year, including conducting research, educating new scientists through fellowship programs, publishing educational materials for families, and hosting public awareness forums. The newsletter announces plans for a $2 million research campaign and introduces the Center's new postdoctoral fellow. It provides updates on the research and activities of the Center's directors and associates.
Thanks for checking in. This is a nice compilation of what I've been up to (for 30 years) and what some very special friends have said. Please let me know if I may be of help.
A Few of Dr. Chris Stout's Accomplishments ~
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* LinkedIn Influencer
* Clinical Psychologist
* The New Humanitarians - Author
* Somewhere Else Tomorrow - Producer
* Living a LIfe in Full - Executive Producer
* International Humanitarian Award - Recipient
* Flying Doctors of America - Medical Volunteer
* Center for Global Initiatives - Founding Director
The document summarizes a workshop on opportunities to promote children's behavioral health through health care reform and beyond. The 3-day workshop brought together experts from government agencies, foundations, medical organizations, and academia to discuss funding opportunities for evidence-based prevention and interventions. Over 100 participants examined ways to strengthen the children's behavioral health system and ensure access to services. The workshop aimed to inform efforts to improve children's well-being and long-term outcomes.
Child, Family & Social Psychiatric Perspectives on Forensic Psychiatry
International Forensic Psychiatry Lecture Series
McMaster University
February 2, 2023
Vincenzo Di Nicola
University of Montreal
Learning Outcomes
After this presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Appreciate how children’s developmental pathways interact with forensic issues in their lives and those of their families and caregivers.
2. Place forensic issues in a family context with a view to multigenerational attachment issues.
3. Employ an understanding of the social determinants of health and mental health (SDH/MH) and the pioneering studies on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) in forensic cases.
DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.13896.80641
Stacy Trostler is a licensed social worker and psychotherapist based in Beachwood, Ohio who has over 30 years of experience providing counseling. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings treating issues such as chronic illness, grief, loss, addiction, and mental health concerns. Currently, she maintains a private practice focusing on women's health issues and also provides stress reduction techniques such as EMDR and Reiki.
This document provides a professional biography of Gabe J. Maletta, Ph.D., M.D., DLF-APA, EFACPsych. It summarizes his extensive career in geriatric psychiatry and psychopharmacology, including his roles as a clinician, researcher, educator, and administrator. Key details include his positions at the University of Minnesota Medical School and Minneapolis VAMedical Center, leadership roles in professional organizations, publications, research grants, and national/international recognition.
The document summarizes an invitation and agenda for the Atlanta Summit on Global Health in Latin America and the Caribbean held on June 1, 2015. The summit, organized by CARE, the World Affairs Council of Atlanta, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies, brought together experts and leaders to discuss health issues affecting Latin America and the Caribbean, including access to healthcare, chronic diseases, drug policy reform, and partnerships to improve public health. The all-day event included panel discussions on these topics with leaders from government, non-profits, and private organizations.
The terms “mainstreaming” and “inclusion” are frequently associated with educational settings or work placements. When we require the care of a health professional, we all are patients and often excluded from the direction of the process of care. The literal meaning of the word "patient" is to be passive. In a world of inclusion, empowerment and self-determination this role needs to change. The presentation discusses the consequences of this paradigm shift for the inclusion of patients in the areas of diagnostics, treatment/interventions and research.
Theodore Shively's curriculum vitae summarizes his clinical and teaching experience. He has over 30 years of experience as a family practice physician and currently works at PrimeCare of Novi. He also has extensive experience teaching as a clinical professor and residency program director. His objective is to use his skills and talents for the betterment of others through clinical work, teaching, research, and leadership.
Award In San Diego At APHA Annual MeetingAndrea Porter
This document provides information about the Gerontological Health Section Awards Ceremony, including the date, time, and location. It lists the award categories and recipients being recognized for their contributions to aging and public health. Highlights include Fernando Torres-Gil receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award and Etsuji Okamoto receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award - International for their decades of work in the field of gerontology. The ceremony will celebrate the section's 30th anniversary and present several awards for excellence in research, leadership, program innovation, and more.
This document provides biographical and professional information about Peter J. Guarnaccia. It includes his educational background, academic positions, consultant positions, advisory committees, funded grant proposals, and publications. Some key details:
- He received his Ph.D. in 1984 from the University of Connecticut, focusing on medical anthropology.
- He is currently a Professor in the Department of Human Ecology at Rutgers University and a core faculty member of the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research.
- His research focuses on cultural issues in mental health services, including studies of Latino populations.
- He has held numerous consulting positions on projects related to Latino mental health and has served on
The opening address at the 30th annual State Leadership Conference discussed implementing healthcare reform. A presenter from Brookings Institution provided insight on how economics will drive reform. A workshop discussed the need for greater collaboration among healthcare providers in hospitals and health systems. Privacy, confidentiality and security concerns regarding electronic health records were addressed in a session. Expanding psychology's participation in Medicaid was discussed in a featured presentation. Awards were presented for outstanding federal advocacy and support of mental health issues. Meetings were held with congressional representatives and staff to discuss unnecessary physician supervision requirements and psychologists' eligibility for incentive payments related to electronic health records. Information from Capitol Hill visits was shared at a debriefing session.
The document summarizes news from the Family Medicine Department at Keck School of Medicine. It discusses:
1) A major grant awarded to the department chair to create training for older adult healthcare.
2) Recognition of Dr. John Dennis Mull by the LA City Council for over 50 years of service to the community as a family doctor.
3) Awards received by faculty members for teaching and leadership in aging and public health.
2. “ On August 1, 1978, Howard F. Bracco, Ph.D, CBHE, assumed the leadership of a fledgling community mental health center with less than 300 employees, created out of the dust of a bankrupt predecessor. The president and chief executive of Seven Counties Services, Inc., the community behavioral health and developmental services organization serving Kentucky’s largest city– Louisville– and surrounding counties, Dr. Bracco holds the distinction of being Seven Counties’ only president and CEO.” -Ben Keeton, Medical News Dr. Bracco retired from his position on April 30, 2011.
3. Bryan D. Carter, Ph.D ., Service Chief of the Pediatric Consultation-Liaison Service at Kosair Children’s Hospital and a Professor with the University of Louisville School of Medicine’s Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, conceptualized and designed The Coping Cart, a one-of-a-kind mobile multimedia center designed to be used by children while in the hospital. The Coping Cart allows the patients to experience the active process of making videos about their hospital stay, their understanding of their medical condition, and their experience in developing methods for coping with the many stressors associated with their illness and hospitalization. Dr. Carter and The Coping Cart
4. Dr. Amy Greenamyer is now the only psychologist in Kentucky who is an active member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. They have a mental health division primarily focused on the emotional issues related to infertility. She conducts psychological evaluations for egg donors/recipients and gestational carriers for fertility clinics here in Louisville, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.
5. During this year’s APA Annual Convention in Washington, D.C., David Hanna, Ph.D. (shown in picture above, third from the left) was awarded the Karl F. Heiser APA Presidential Award for Advocacy. This significant and prestigious honor is given in recognition of many years of contributions and significant advocacy to advance the profession of psychology. Dr. Hanna becomes the second KPA member to receive this prestigious award: Dr. Sheila Schuster received a Heiser Award for advocacy in 1994.
6. Dr. Sarah Honaker, husband Graham, and daughter Kate, welcomed a new addition to the family in 2011, Isabel Hanna.
7. “ Kelli Marvin, a University of Louisville professor, also is a forensic examiner for complicated family court cases that may involved child abuse and neglect” – Matt Stone The Courier-Journal
8. Dr. Tony Sheppard, Psy.D., CGP is becoming a local and national leader in child group psychotherapy. This year alone, he has been appointed to the one of the AGPA Boards (Group Registry); has been an invited presenter in Connecticut; has appeared on State of Affairs with Julie Credens, and has made several other presentations on group therapy at the local and national level. Dr. Sheppard’s group practice, “Group works!” is growing by leaps and bounds with groups for kids ages 4-18, as well as parenting workshops.
9. President of Psychology Resource Group in Louisville, Dr. Raskin has received several commendations from the U.S. Army for his work with the children and families of our soldiers. These include Certificates of Appreciation from the Commanding General and the Garrison Commander for his "Exceptional Support to the families at Ft. Knox who have persons with disabilities." The US Army also flew a flag over the Garrison Command at Camp Taji, Iraq, in July in honor of his 70th birthday.
10. Mr. Bob Tiell was a guest on WGTK 970AM with Dr. Stan Frager. He discussed unemployment, and how to deal with the up and down economy. Mr. Tiell’s discussion is currently available in podcast form on WGTK’s website
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