In 2011, the Chicago Department of Public Health created an Office of Adolescent & School Health. Here's an update presented to the Chicago Board of Health
1) An annual survey of over 1,500 youth found that approximately one-third reported being victims of internet harassment in the form of rude comments or rumors being spread about them online.
2) Youth who were victims of traditional bullying, spent more time online, were older, and came from wealthier families were more likely to be victims of internet harassment.
3) Approximately one-fifth of youth reported perpetrating internet harassment against others, mainly through rude comments or spreading rumors.
4) Youth who were traditional bullies, victims of internet harassment themselves, used alcohol, and had tendencies toward anger were more likely to perpetrate internet harassment.
Youth reported experiencing technology-based aggression between 2006-2008. Around 40% experienced internet harassment in 2008, with rude comments being most common. Around 15% experienced cyberbullying in 2007-2008. Approximately 18% experienced unwanted sexual encounters in 2008, most often being asked about sex when unwilling. Those experiencing online aggression often also experienced offline aggression, with 13% experiencing both online and offline aggression in one study. Technology-based aggression was linked to problems like substance use and poor relationships.
Speaking at the 2015 CCIH Annual Conference, Susan Hillis, PhD, MS, Senior Global Health Advisor, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control explains research to discover the magnitude and the effects of violence against children on a global scale.
Sugana Kasinathan-A study on the status of citizen journalism websites in Tam...pumediaseminar2011
The document discusses a 2010 Moscow bombing where images of the bomb blast were provided by citizens using cell phones. This gave an alternative perspective on the story from those directly involved as victims. The participation of victims in reporting the news through citizen media is discussed.
Dorothy Watson, Research Professor at the ESRI, gave this presentation at the 11th annual Growing Up in Ireland conference on 21 November 2019.
The press release for this research, which includes links to relevant publications, is available here: https://www.esri.ie/news/new-growing-up-in-ireland-research-shows-20-year-olds-negotiating-the-path-to-adulthood-with
Photos and other materials from the conference are available at this link: https://www.esri.ie/events/growing-up-in-ireland-11th-annual-research-conference
The document reports results from the first round of a Delphi survey conducted as part of the NETWORKED project. It provides demographic information and responses from 206 young people and 69 stakeholders from 7 countries on the most important issues related to young people. For young people, the top 3 issues were self-image/confidence, tolerance, and education. For stakeholders they were self-image/confidence, cyberbullying, and tolerance. Respondents also provided suggestions on best ways to engage young people in decision-making, such as establishing youth parliaments or committees with adults. The document outlines plans for the second round Delphi survey.
This presentation from the 2006 San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment discussed research on risky online behaviors among youth. The summary is:
1) The research found relatively low levels of risky sexual behavior online but large increases in youth being rude, nasty, and harassing others online.
2) While most parents talked to their children about internet safety, law enforcement safety presentations seemed to have the biggest impact in increasing youth's knowledge of reporting resources.
3) Disclosure rates of unwanted online experiences remained low, especially to authorities, likely because youth felt incidents were not serious enough. More information and education is still needed to address online risks facing youth.
Adobe Youth Voices empowers youth aged 16-18 globally with 21st century tools to communicate their ideas, exhibit potential, and take action in their communities. Primary research involves directly gathering original data, which represents a major part of overall marketing research. A survey of youth issues showed that family, sleep, education, freedom, and social status were most important, and that young people would like to create films about education fees, homelessness, jobs opportunities, someone's life, and religion. Promotional strategies for Adobe Youth Voices include an online ad campaign on social media, a promotional newsletter, and a 30-second TV advertisement.
1) An annual survey of over 1,500 youth found that approximately one-third reported being victims of internet harassment in the form of rude comments or rumors being spread about them online.
2) Youth who were victims of traditional bullying, spent more time online, were older, and came from wealthier families were more likely to be victims of internet harassment.
3) Approximately one-fifth of youth reported perpetrating internet harassment against others, mainly through rude comments or spreading rumors.
4) Youth who were traditional bullies, victims of internet harassment themselves, used alcohol, and had tendencies toward anger were more likely to perpetrate internet harassment.
Youth reported experiencing technology-based aggression between 2006-2008. Around 40% experienced internet harassment in 2008, with rude comments being most common. Around 15% experienced cyberbullying in 2007-2008. Approximately 18% experienced unwanted sexual encounters in 2008, most often being asked about sex when unwilling. Those experiencing online aggression often also experienced offline aggression, with 13% experiencing both online and offline aggression in one study. Technology-based aggression was linked to problems like substance use and poor relationships.
Speaking at the 2015 CCIH Annual Conference, Susan Hillis, PhD, MS, Senior Global Health Advisor, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control explains research to discover the magnitude and the effects of violence against children on a global scale.
Sugana Kasinathan-A study on the status of citizen journalism websites in Tam...pumediaseminar2011
The document discusses a 2010 Moscow bombing where images of the bomb blast were provided by citizens using cell phones. This gave an alternative perspective on the story from those directly involved as victims. The participation of victims in reporting the news through citizen media is discussed.
Dorothy Watson, Research Professor at the ESRI, gave this presentation at the 11th annual Growing Up in Ireland conference on 21 November 2019.
The press release for this research, which includes links to relevant publications, is available here: https://www.esri.ie/news/new-growing-up-in-ireland-research-shows-20-year-olds-negotiating-the-path-to-adulthood-with
Photos and other materials from the conference are available at this link: https://www.esri.ie/events/growing-up-in-ireland-11th-annual-research-conference
The document reports results from the first round of a Delphi survey conducted as part of the NETWORKED project. It provides demographic information and responses from 206 young people and 69 stakeholders from 7 countries on the most important issues related to young people. For young people, the top 3 issues were self-image/confidence, tolerance, and education. For stakeholders they were self-image/confidence, cyberbullying, and tolerance. Respondents also provided suggestions on best ways to engage young people in decision-making, such as establishing youth parliaments or committees with adults. The document outlines plans for the second round Delphi survey.
This presentation from the 2006 San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment discussed research on risky online behaviors among youth. The summary is:
1) The research found relatively low levels of risky sexual behavior online but large increases in youth being rude, nasty, and harassing others online.
2) While most parents talked to their children about internet safety, law enforcement safety presentations seemed to have the biggest impact in increasing youth's knowledge of reporting resources.
3) Disclosure rates of unwanted online experiences remained low, especially to authorities, likely because youth felt incidents were not serious enough. More information and education is still needed to address online risks facing youth.
Adobe Youth Voices empowers youth aged 16-18 globally with 21st century tools to communicate their ideas, exhibit potential, and take action in their communities. Primary research involves directly gathering original data, which represents a major part of overall marketing research. A survey of youth issues showed that family, sleep, education, freedom, and social status were most important, and that young people would like to create films about education fees, homelessness, jobs opportunities, someone's life, and religion. Promotional strategies for Adobe Youth Voices include an online ad campaign on social media, a promotional newsletter, and a 30-second TV advertisement.
This document provides information about Colorado's tobacco prevention program. It discusses the program's mission, costs of tobacco use, smoking rates among different demographic groups, youth smoking rates, strategic goals to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke, priority populations, initiatives including policy work and partnerships, a work plan, and some recent progress made in tobacco prevention efforts.
This document summarizes an anti-HIV stigma campaign in Iowa. It describes how HIV stigma impacts individuals and outlines a 5-component model of stigma. It then details the formation of an Iowa HIV Alliance in 2009 with the goal of developing solutions to barriers caused by HIV stigma. Survey results from 2005 and 2009 showed high levels of stigma among certain groups. The Alliance launched a multi-tiered campaign called "HIV Won't Stop Me" utilizing surveys, awareness events, and testimonials. Their goals were to empower people living with HIV and educate the general public to reduce stigma.
The document summarizes key data on the state of children in Nanaimo, BC. It finds that 19% of children live in poverty, immunization rates are below provincial averages, and early childhood vulnerability is around 30%. However, initiatives like the Early Years Network provide a foundation to address issues. The data is intended to catalyze discussion, identify priorities, and plan improvements to better support children in the community.
Utilizing HIV combination prevention interventions in reaching sexually explo...Hellen Karoki
The OCaT program enrolled 201 boys and 920 girls between 2014-2015. It provided HIV testing, counseling, education programs, and linked some to education, legal aid, and shelters. Results found 22 children tested HIV positive and were enrolled in care, 106 were reintegrated into school, and the program demonstrated the positive effects of tailored HIV prevention for at-risk adolescents. Recommendations include investing in such adolescent-focused interventions to reduce new HIV infections.
This document summarizes a presentation given to youth leaders on HIV risks and vulnerabilities. It discusses definitions of key terms, facts about HIV and AIDS, how HIV is transmitted, risks faced by out-of-school youth, impacts of HIV/AIDS, epidemiology of HIV in the Philippines, and examples of interventions youth can support like peer education and promoting condom use. The overall goal is to inform youth leaders so they can help prevent the spread of HIV in their communities.
This document summarizes New York City's efforts to prevent chronic diseases through policy and environmental changes. It outlines initiatives to increase access to parks and green space, promote active transportation and exercise, and reduce tobacco and sugary drink consumption. Key strategies included taxes, regulations, media campaigns, and programs focused on urban planning, transportation, and outdoor spaces. Evaluation found approaches changing the environment were more effective than individual behavior change efforts. Lessons highlighted the importance of high-level government support, cross-agency partnerships, and place-based prevention strategies.
The document summarizes efforts by the Chicago Department of Public Health to address health disparities in Chicago. It discusses priorities such as healthy mothers and babies, adolescent health, obesity prevention, tobacco use, and violence prevention. It provides data on racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes for issues like infant mortality. It also describes initiatives the department is undertaking in schools and communities to promote health equity, such as expanding access to healthy foods, tobacco control programs, and violence prevention collaborations. The department plans to continue this work through activities like implementing its food plan, improving immunization rates, and engaging stakeholders in policy.
The document summarizes the Connecting the Dots program, which originated in 2011 to improve collaboration between Ohio's foster care and workforce development programs. The program aims to better prepare foster youth for independent living and employment by blending funding, synchronizing policies, and providing coordinated services across silos. Initial pilot programs showed signs of integrated systems and meaningful youth involvement. The program seeks to dramatically improve educational and employment outcomes for youth aging out of foster care through a four-tiered initiative including cross-agency training, local pilot programs, a youth transition website, and development of a statewide best practice model.
Government Unconditional Transfers and Safe Transitions into Adulthood - Lamb...The Transfer Project
Lambon-Quayefio et al. (2021). Government Unconditional Transfers and Safe Transitions into Adulthood Among Youth in Malawi. IUSSP virtual conference: https://ipc2021.popconf.org/sessions/13
LVCT Health (formerly known as Liverpool VCT, Care and treatment (LVCT)) is an indigenous Kenyan non-governmental and non-profit organization.
Founded in 1998 and registered in 2001
LVCT Health envisions healthy societies and uses research results, capacity improvement and policy reform action for equitable HIV, SRH services to the most vulnerable populations.
LVCT health reached 1.3m Kenyans with HTC in 2013 with 80% linkage to care, 40,000 in care, 4300 survivors of sexual violence in 124 MOH facilities and 150,000 youthful callers to one2one hotline.
Finding what works helping young adults transition into adulthoodmdanielsfirstfocus
The document discusses conducting a rigorous random assignment evaluation of Youth Villages' Transitional Living program. It notes that while random assignment is the gold standard for evaluation, it also presents ethical issues in denying some youth access to the program. It describes the recruitment process, challenges in meeting enrollment goals, efforts to monitor program fidelity, costs to the provider, and the lengthy timeline from beginning the study to receiving preliminary outcome results. The evaluation aims to determine the program's impacts on outcomes like housing stability, education, employment, and crime reduction.
The webinar, “Getting to Permanence: The Practices of High-Performing Child Welfare Agencies,” highlights the importance of prioritizing family relationships and ensuring children and teens in foster care have enduring connections to loving, nurturing adults in their lives.
Reviewing case studies of organizations that succeeded and struggled during the pandemic from an abuse prevention standpoint. Will include discussion and teaching points grouped into four categories:
1. Something Old -- risk management and abuse prevention practices that remain necessary and consistent and how to apply them to altered programming
2. Something New -- new abuse prevention strategies as we look at how programs and interactions may have changed (i.e. emphasis on social media and electronic communications)
3. Something Learned -- case studies to see what we can learn as an industry for how to approach/modify programs and/or policies and procedures. Additionally, looking at how/if the pandemic changed how offenders operate.
4. Something True -- we can still provide quality programming that is safe for consumers, staff, and volunteers.
Juvenile Diversionary Programs in TexasAlaina Moeai
The document discusses juvenile diversion programs in Texas and their goals of redirecting youth offenders from the justice system through supervision and support services. It provides details about the statewide Community Youth Development (CYD) program and the local Tejano Center for Community Concerns Juvenile Justice Diversion Program in Houston. Both programs aim to prevent delinquency by providing services like academic support, life skills training, and family counseling. Research shows that diversion programs can reduce probation referrals and improve school performance when comprehensive services are provided by experienced caseworkers.
Population Health talk to Carnegie Fdn team 11.2013DocRob64
The document provides an overview of community health initiatives focused on improving outcomes for children in Hamilton County, Ohio. The initiatives aim to (1) reduce infant mortality and prematurity rates by 15-20% by 2015 through improved prenatal care and partnerships, (2) decrease pediatric asthma admissions and emergency department usage by 20% in children covered by Medicaid through community partnerships and increased access to care, and (3) reverse the trend of increasing childhood obesity in early grades. The initiatives utilize quality improvement approaches including driver diagrams, rapid-cycle testing of interventions, and common metrics to evaluate progress across multiple organizations serving children.
The document provides an overview of the Healthy Chicago public health initiative from the Chicago Department of Public Health. It discusses Chicago's population and health challenges, and outlines the department's goals and accomplishments across several priority areas including tobacco use, obesity prevention, HIV prevention, access to care, and violence prevention. It emphasizes using a population health approach and engaging partners like academic medical centers to further the initiative's success.
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can help calm the mind and body by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Making meditation a part of a daily routine, even if just 10-15 minutes per day, can offer improvements to mood, focus, and overall feelings of well-being over time.
The document outlines the process and findings of a community themes and strengths assessment conducted as part of the Healthy Chicago 2.0 initiative. Mixed methods were used to collect data, including an online survey, focus groups, oral histories, and stakeholder conversations. Key themes identified from the assessment included safety, healthy food access, built environment, equity, and education. There were disparities found between different community groups in their perceptions of neighborhood quality, resources, and needs. The assessment will help inform the strategic planning process to improve community health.
More Related Content
Similar to Adolescent Health- Board of Health April 2012
This document provides information about Colorado's tobacco prevention program. It discusses the program's mission, costs of tobacco use, smoking rates among different demographic groups, youth smoking rates, strategic goals to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke, priority populations, initiatives including policy work and partnerships, a work plan, and some recent progress made in tobacco prevention efforts.
This document summarizes an anti-HIV stigma campaign in Iowa. It describes how HIV stigma impacts individuals and outlines a 5-component model of stigma. It then details the formation of an Iowa HIV Alliance in 2009 with the goal of developing solutions to barriers caused by HIV stigma. Survey results from 2005 and 2009 showed high levels of stigma among certain groups. The Alliance launched a multi-tiered campaign called "HIV Won't Stop Me" utilizing surveys, awareness events, and testimonials. Their goals were to empower people living with HIV and educate the general public to reduce stigma.
The document summarizes key data on the state of children in Nanaimo, BC. It finds that 19% of children live in poverty, immunization rates are below provincial averages, and early childhood vulnerability is around 30%. However, initiatives like the Early Years Network provide a foundation to address issues. The data is intended to catalyze discussion, identify priorities, and plan improvements to better support children in the community.
Utilizing HIV combination prevention interventions in reaching sexually explo...Hellen Karoki
The OCaT program enrolled 201 boys and 920 girls between 2014-2015. It provided HIV testing, counseling, education programs, and linked some to education, legal aid, and shelters. Results found 22 children tested HIV positive and were enrolled in care, 106 were reintegrated into school, and the program demonstrated the positive effects of tailored HIV prevention for at-risk adolescents. Recommendations include investing in such adolescent-focused interventions to reduce new HIV infections.
This document summarizes a presentation given to youth leaders on HIV risks and vulnerabilities. It discusses definitions of key terms, facts about HIV and AIDS, how HIV is transmitted, risks faced by out-of-school youth, impacts of HIV/AIDS, epidemiology of HIV in the Philippines, and examples of interventions youth can support like peer education and promoting condom use. The overall goal is to inform youth leaders so they can help prevent the spread of HIV in their communities.
This document summarizes New York City's efforts to prevent chronic diseases through policy and environmental changes. It outlines initiatives to increase access to parks and green space, promote active transportation and exercise, and reduce tobacco and sugary drink consumption. Key strategies included taxes, regulations, media campaigns, and programs focused on urban planning, transportation, and outdoor spaces. Evaluation found approaches changing the environment were more effective than individual behavior change efforts. Lessons highlighted the importance of high-level government support, cross-agency partnerships, and place-based prevention strategies.
The document summarizes efforts by the Chicago Department of Public Health to address health disparities in Chicago. It discusses priorities such as healthy mothers and babies, adolescent health, obesity prevention, tobacco use, and violence prevention. It provides data on racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes for issues like infant mortality. It also describes initiatives the department is undertaking in schools and communities to promote health equity, such as expanding access to healthy foods, tobacco control programs, and violence prevention collaborations. The department plans to continue this work through activities like implementing its food plan, improving immunization rates, and engaging stakeholders in policy.
The document summarizes the Connecting the Dots program, which originated in 2011 to improve collaboration between Ohio's foster care and workforce development programs. The program aims to better prepare foster youth for independent living and employment by blending funding, synchronizing policies, and providing coordinated services across silos. Initial pilot programs showed signs of integrated systems and meaningful youth involvement. The program seeks to dramatically improve educational and employment outcomes for youth aging out of foster care through a four-tiered initiative including cross-agency training, local pilot programs, a youth transition website, and development of a statewide best practice model.
Government Unconditional Transfers and Safe Transitions into Adulthood - Lamb...The Transfer Project
Lambon-Quayefio et al. (2021). Government Unconditional Transfers and Safe Transitions into Adulthood Among Youth in Malawi. IUSSP virtual conference: https://ipc2021.popconf.org/sessions/13
LVCT Health (formerly known as Liverpool VCT, Care and treatment (LVCT)) is an indigenous Kenyan non-governmental and non-profit organization.
Founded in 1998 and registered in 2001
LVCT Health envisions healthy societies and uses research results, capacity improvement and policy reform action for equitable HIV, SRH services to the most vulnerable populations.
LVCT health reached 1.3m Kenyans with HTC in 2013 with 80% linkage to care, 40,000 in care, 4300 survivors of sexual violence in 124 MOH facilities and 150,000 youthful callers to one2one hotline.
Finding what works helping young adults transition into adulthoodmdanielsfirstfocus
The document discusses conducting a rigorous random assignment evaluation of Youth Villages' Transitional Living program. It notes that while random assignment is the gold standard for evaluation, it also presents ethical issues in denying some youth access to the program. It describes the recruitment process, challenges in meeting enrollment goals, efforts to monitor program fidelity, costs to the provider, and the lengthy timeline from beginning the study to receiving preliminary outcome results. The evaluation aims to determine the program's impacts on outcomes like housing stability, education, employment, and crime reduction.
The webinar, “Getting to Permanence: The Practices of High-Performing Child Welfare Agencies,” highlights the importance of prioritizing family relationships and ensuring children and teens in foster care have enduring connections to loving, nurturing adults in their lives.
Reviewing case studies of organizations that succeeded and struggled during the pandemic from an abuse prevention standpoint. Will include discussion and teaching points grouped into four categories:
1. Something Old -- risk management and abuse prevention practices that remain necessary and consistent and how to apply them to altered programming
2. Something New -- new abuse prevention strategies as we look at how programs and interactions may have changed (i.e. emphasis on social media and electronic communications)
3. Something Learned -- case studies to see what we can learn as an industry for how to approach/modify programs and/or policies and procedures. Additionally, looking at how/if the pandemic changed how offenders operate.
4. Something True -- we can still provide quality programming that is safe for consumers, staff, and volunteers.
Juvenile Diversionary Programs in TexasAlaina Moeai
The document discusses juvenile diversion programs in Texas and their goals of redirecting youth offenders from the justice system through supervision and support services. It provides details about the statewide Community Youth Development (CYD) program and the local Tejano Center for Community Concerns Juvenile Justice Diversion Program in Houston. Both programs aim to prevent delinquency by providing services like academic support, life skills training, and family counseling. Research shows that diversion programs can reduce probation referrals and improve school performance when comprehensive services are provided by experienced caseworkers.
Population Health talk to Carnegie Fdn team 11.2013DocRob64
The document provides an overview of community health initiatives focused on improving outcomes for children in Hamilton County, Ohio. The initiatives aim to (1) reduce infant mortality and prematurity rates by 15-20% by 2015 through improved prenatal care and partnerships, (2) decrease pediatric asthma admissions and emergency department usage by 20% in children covered by Medicaid through community partnerships and increased access to care, and (3) reverse the trend of increasing childhood obesity in early grades. The initiatives utilize quality improvement approaches including driver diagrams, rapid-cycle testing of interventions, and common metrics to evaluate progress across multiple organizations serving children.
The document provides an overview of the Healthy Chicago public health initiative from the Chicago Department of Public Health. It discusses Chicago's population and health challenges, and outlines the department's goals and accomplishments across several priority areas including tobacco use, obesity prevention, HIV prevention, access to care, and violence prevention. It emphasizes using a population health approach and engaging partners like academic medical centers to further the initiative's success.
Similar to Adolescent Health- Board of Health April 2012 (20)
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can help calm the mind and body by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Making meditation a part of a daily routine, even if just 10-15 minutes per day, can offer improvements to mood, focus, and overall feelings of well-being over time.
The document outlines the process and findings of a community themes and strengths assessment conducted as part of the Healthy Chicago 2.0 initiative. Mixed methods were used to collect data, including an online survey, focus groups, oral histories, and stakeholder conversations. Key themes identified from the assessment included safety, healthy food access, built environment, equity, and education. There were disparities found between different community groups in their perceptions of neighborhood quality, resources, and needs. The assessment will help inform the strategic planning process to improve community health.
Commissioner Bechara Choucair Keynote at the National Tobacco Control Conference in Washington, DC on December 3, 2015 discussing Chicago's Tobacco Policies.
Dr. Bechara Choucair, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Public Health, giving the keynote for the conference on "Breaking Silos to Reduce Health Disparities: Successful Strategies in a Changing Healthcare System" sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's "Finding Answers: Disparities Research for Change Program."
Commissioner Choucair presents "Pioneering Community Health" at the 9th Annual YMCA of the USA Healthier Communities Initiatives Learning Institute on November 5, 2014
Commissioner Choucair presenting at NACCHO Annual 2014 on "What gets Measured Gets Done: Data Needs, Uses and Innovations in Large Urban Health Departments."
Commissioner Choucair at the 2014 National Network of Public Health Institutes Open Forum for Quality Improvement in Public Health presentation on "Perfect Timing! The Launch of Healthy Chicago and Our Accreditation Journey" in Kansas City.
Commissioner Choucair sharing Local Strategies to Address Homelessness in his Susan L. Neibacher Address at the 2014 National Health Care for the Homeless Conference & Policy Symposium in New Orleans.
This document discusses public health initiatives in Chicago. It outlines efforts to increase health insurance enrollment and access preventative services. It also describes how data and analytics are being used to better understand health issues and guide resource allocation. The goal is to take a multi-pronged approach to improve population health through initiatives that address both individual and socioeconomic factors.
In recognition of LGBT Health Awareness Week, CDPH hosted a community discussion on HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the LGBT Community at Center on Halsted that included a keynote address from Commissioner Choucair, an overview of CDPH’s 2013 HIV/STI Surveillance Report from Nik Prachand and a panel discussion where local leaders including our own Tarek Mikati outlined how the community can use this information to combat the spread of HIV and STIs.
Dr. Bechara Choucair, Commissioner for the Chicago Department of Public Health and Dr. Stephanie Whyte, Chief Health Officer for CPS both testified at the Chicago City Council Health and Education Committees on on plans to improve adolescent health through Chicago’s Action Plan for Healthy Adolescents here: http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/dam/city/depts/cdph/CDPH/AHAC_PLAN_Feb32014.pdf
Commissioner Choucair presents Healthy Chicago and Health Care Reform at the University of Chicago MacLean Center's 32nd Interdisciplinary Faculty Seminar Series.
The document is a 2013 year in review report from the Chicago Department of Public Health. It summarizes successes in 2013 related to increasing tobacco taxes, banning flavored tobacco near schools, regulating e-cigarettes, improving access to healthy food and physical activity opportunities, expanding health insurance enrollment and access to care, and reducing communicable diseases. It highlights ongoing partnerships and initiatives to continue making progress on health priorities through policies, public awareness campaigns, and technology in 2014.
Commissioner Choucair presenting on Healthy Chicago at the Gold Humanism Society Lori Ann Roscetti Annual Memorial Lecture on Ethical & Humanitarian Issues in Medicine at Rush University Medical Center
Commissioner Choucair presenting the Healthy Chicago public health agenda and how the Chicago Department of Public Health think about health disparities and the recent work addressing health disparities.
Commissioner Choucair and the Chicago Department of Public Health released Chicago’s Action Plan for Healthy Adolescents, which will guide city-wide efforts to improve the health and well-being of Chicago’s adolescents.
The plan was released at a special event at Jones College Prep High School, bringing together students and community partners from across Chicago to discuss the plan and how best to implement the strategies moving forward.
Chicago's Action Plan for Healthy Adolescents: http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/dam/city/depts/cdph/CDPH/AHAC_PLAN_Feb32014.pdf
Prezi from Release Event: http://bit.ly/HealthyAdolescentsPrezi
http://www.beyoubehealthy.org
The document discusses a new physical education policy adopted by the Chicago Board of Health. It outlines several of Chicago's public health targets, such as increasing physical education minutes in schools, access to healthy foods, and programs to reduce obesity, smoking, and violence. It also provides statistics on Chicago's restaurant industry and annual visitors. The commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health encourages partnerships and policies to promote public health through immunizations, health education, and technology.
Commissioner Choucair presents at Northwestern University's Institute for Public Health and Medicine Seminar Series on the state of the health in Chicago and current Chicago Department of Public Health projects.
More from Chicago Department of Public Health (20)
Travel vaccination in Manchester offers comprehensive immunization services for individuals planning international trips. Expert healthcare providers administer vaccines tailored to your destination, ensuring you stay protected against various diseases. Conveniently located clinics and flexible appointment options make it easy to get the necessary shots before your journey. Stay healthy and travel with confidence by getting vaccinated in Manchester. Visit us: www.nxhealthcare.co.uk
Travel Clinic Cardiff: Health Advice for International TravelersNX Healthcare
Travel Clinic Cardiff offers comprehensive travel health services, including vaccinations, travel advice, and preventive care for international travelers. Our expert team ensures you are well-prepared and protected for your journey, providing personalized consultations tailored to your destination. Conveniently located in Cardiff, we help you travel with confidence and peace of mind. Visit us: www.nxhealthcare.co.uk
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a simplified look into the mechanisms involved in the regulation of respiration:
Learning objectives:
1. Describe the organisation of respiratory center
2. Describe the nervous control of inspiration and respiratory rhythm
3. Describe the functions of the dorsal and respiratory groups of neurons
4. Describe the influences of the Pneumotaxic and Apneustic centers
5. Explain the role of Hering-Breur inflation reflex in regulation of inspiration
6. Explain the role of central chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
7. Explain the role of peripheral chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
8. Explain the regulation of respiration during exercise
9. Integrate the respiratory regulatory mechanisms
10. Describe the Cheyne-Stokes breathing
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 42, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 36, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 13, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
NAVIGATING THE HORIZONS OF TIME LAPSE EMBRYO MONITORING.pdfRahul Sen
Time-lapse embryo monitoring is an advanced imaging technique used in IVF to continuously observe embryo development. It captures high-resolution images at regular intervals, allowing embryologists to select the most viable embryos for transfer based on detailed growth patterns. This technology enhances embryo selection, potentially increasing pregnancy success rates.
PGx Analysis in VarSeq: A User’s PerspectiveGolden Helix
Since our release of the PGx capabilities in VarSeq, we’ve had a few months to gather some insights from various use cases. Some users approach PGx workflows by means of array genotyping or what seems to be a growing trend of adding the star allele calling to the existing NGS pipeline for whole genome data. Luckily, both approaches are supported with the VarSeq software platform. The genotyping method being used will also dictate what the scope of the tertiary analysis will be. For example, are your PGx reports a standalone pipeline or would your lab’s goal be to handle a dual-purpose workflow and report on PGx + Diagnostic findings.
The purpose of this webcast is to:
Discuss and demonstrate the approaches with array and NGS genotyping methods for star allele calling to prep for downstream analysis.
Following genotyping, explore alternative tertiary workflow concepts in VarSeq to handle PGx reporting.
Moreover, we will include insights users will need to consider when validating their PGx workflow for all possible star alleles and options you have for automating your PGx analysis for large number of samples. Please join us for a session dedicated to the application of star allele genotyping and subsequent PGx workflows in our VarSeq software.
Computer in pharmaceutical research and development-Mpharm(Pharmaceutics)MuskanShingari
Statistics- Statistics is the science of collecting, organizing, presenting, analyzing and interpreting numerical data to assist in making more effective decisions.
A statistics is a measure which is used to estimate the population parameter
Parameters-It is used to describe the properties of an entire population.
Examples-Measures of central tendency Dispersion, Variance, Standard Deviation (SD), Absolute Error, Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Eigen Value
Osvaldo Bernardo Muchanga-GASTROINTESTINAL INFECTIONS AND GASTRITIS-2024.pdfOsvaldo Bernardo Muchanga
GASTROINTESTINAL INFECTIONS AND GASTRITIS
Osvaldo Bernardo Muchanga
Gastrointestinal Infections
GASTROINTESTINAL INFECTIONS result from the ingestion of pathogens that cause infections at the level of this tract, generally being transmitted by food, water and hands contaminated by microorganisms such as E. coli, Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio cholerae, Campylobacter, Staphylococcus, Rotavirus among others that are generally contained in feces, thus configuring a FECAL-ORAL type of transmission.
Among the factors that lead to the occurrence of gastrointestinal infections are the hygienic and sanitary deficiencies that characterize our markets and other places where raw or cooked food is sold, poor environmental sanitation in communities, deficiencies in water treatment (or in the process of its plumbing), risky hygienic-sanitary habits (not washing hands after major and/or minor needs), among others.
These are generally consequences (signs and symptoms) resulting from gastrointestinal infections: diarrhea, vomiting, fever and malaise, among others.
The treatment consists of replacing lost liquids and electrolytes (drinking drinking water and other recommended liquids, including consumption of juicy fruits such as papayas, apples, pears, among others that contain water in their composition).
To prevent this, it is necessary to promote health education, improve the hygienic-sanitary conditions of markets and communities in general as a way of promoting, preserving and prolonging PUBLIC HEALTH.
Gastritis and Gastric Health
Gastric Health is one of the most relevant concerns in human health, with gastrointestinal infections being among the main illnesses that affect humans.
Among gastric problems, we have GASTRITIS AND GASTRIC ULCERS as the main public health problems. Gastritis and gastric ulcers normally result from inflammation and corrosion of the walls of the stomach (gastric mucosa) and are generally associated (caused) by the bacterium Helicobacter pylor, which, according to the literature, this bacterium settles on these walls (of the stomach) and starts to release urease that ends up altering the normal pH of the stomach (acid), which leads to inflammation and corrosion of the mucous membranes and consequent gastritis or ulcers, respectively.
In addition to bacterial infections, gastritis and gastric ulcers are associated with several factors, with emphasis on prolonged fasting, chemical substances including drugs, alcohol, foods with strong seasonings including chilli, which ends up causing inflammation of the stomach walls and/or corrosion. of the same, resulting in the appearance of wounds and consequent gastritis or ulcers, respectively.
Among patients with gastritis and/or ulcers, one of the dilemmas is associated with the foods to consume in order to minimize the sensation of pain and discomfort.
Are you looking for a long-lasting solution to your missing tooth?
Dental implants are the most common type of method for replacing the missing tooth. Unlike dentures or bridges, implants are surgically placed in the jawbone. In layman’s terms, a dental implant is similar to the natural root of the tooth. It offers a stable foundation for the artificial tooth giving it the look, feel, and function similar to the natural tooth.
STUDIES IN SUPPORT OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS: GERIATRICS E7shruti jagirdar
Unit 4: MRA 103T Regulatory affairs
This guideline is directed principally toward new Molecular Entities that are
likely to have significant use in the elderly, either because the disease intended
to be treated is characteristically a disease of aging ( e.g., Alzheimer's disease) or
because the population to be treated is known to include substantial numbers of
geriatric patients (e.g., hypertension).
Giloy in Ayurveda - Classical Categorization and SynonymsPlanet Ayurveda
Giloy, also known as Guduchi or Amrita in classical Ayurvedic texts, is a revered herb renowned for its myriad health benefits. It is categorized as a Rasayana, meaning it has rejuvenating properties that enhance vitality and longevity. Giloy is celebrated for its ability to boost the immune system, detoxify the body, and promote overall wellness. Its anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and antioxidant properties make it a staple in managing conditions like fever, diabetes, and stress. The versatility and efficacy of Giloy in supporting health naturally highlight its importance in Ayurveda. At Planet Ayurveda, we provide a comprehensive range of health services and 100% herbal supplements that harness the power of natural ingredients like Giloy. Our products are globally available and affordable, ensuring that everyone can benefit from the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. If you or your loved ones are dealing with health issues, contact Planet Ayurveda at 01725214040 to book an online video consultation with our professional doctors. Let us help you achieve optimal health and wellness naturally.
The biomechanics of running involves the study of the mechanical principles underlying running movements. It includes the analysis of the running gait cycle, which consists of the stance phase (foot contact to push-off) and the swing phase (foot lift-off to next contact). Key aspects include kinematics (joint angles and movements, stride length and frequency) and kinetics (forces involved in running, including ground reaction and muscle forces). Understanding these factors helps in improving running performance, optimizing technique, and preventing injuries.
1. Chicago Department of Public Health
Healthy Chicago:
Focus on Adolescent Health
Chicago Board of Health
April 18, 2012
Chicago Department of Public Health
@ChiPublicHealth on
Rahm Emanuel Bechara Choucair, MD
Mayor Commissioner
2. Overview
• Healthy Chicago Adolescent Goal and Targets
• Chicago Adolescent Data
• Special Initiatives
– Teen Pregnancy Prevention
– STI Education, Screening and Treatment Initiative
4. 2020 Adolescent Health Targets
• Reduce by 10%
– Teen birth rate
– Chlamydia among youth
– Teen dating violence
• Increase the percent of adolescents ages 13-17 receiving 3 doses
of HPV vaccination from 15.6% to 60%.
• Reduce smoking prevalence among youth to 11.4%.
• Reduce school bullying of students from 11.1%-9%
• Decrease the percent of students missing school due to safety
concerns from 15.1% to 9%.
7. Birth Rate Among 10-19 Year Olds
(Per 1000)
60 Chicago, 1999-2009
51.3
50
44.2
41.2
40 37.3
35.7
34.6 33.8 34.3
33.1 32.2 31.8
30
2020 Target: 29
20
10
0
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Source: Vital Records, Illinois Department of Public Health
8. Trends in Gonorrhea Cases, 13-19 years old
40
35
30
25
Percentage
20
15
10
5
0
2007 2008 2009 2010
Year
CDPH Data: 2011 HIV/STI Surveillance Report
9. Trends in Chlamydia Cases, 13-19 years old
40
35
30
25
Percentage
20
15
10
5
0
2007 2008 2009 2010
Year
STI: CDPH Data: 2011 HIV/STI Surveillance Report
10. Trends in Primary and Secondary Syphilis
Cases, 13-19 years old
8
7
6
5
Percentage
4
3
2
1
0
2007 2008 2009 2010
Year
STI: CDPH Data: 2011 HIV/STI Surveillance Report
11. Estimated Vaccination Coverage With ≥ 3 doses HPV4
Among Female Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2008 2009 2010 2011
Chicago IL US
Source: National Immunization Survey
12. Seriously Considered Attempting Suicide (during the
12 months before the survey)
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Sex: Total Sex: Female Sex: Male
2007 2009
Chicago, IL, High School CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey
16. Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Initiative
Tiffany V. Seay, MS
CPS Program Manager
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative
17. Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Grant Overview
$19.7M for 5 years
1100 applicants received by Office of Adolescent
Health
94 awards
10 awards in category D (Rigorous Evaluation Status)
4 of 94 awards were to school districts
18. Collaborating Partners
• Chicago Public Schools
- Office of Pathways to College and Careers
- Child & Family Benefits Unit
-Teaching and Learning – Service Learning Unit
• Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
• Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health (ICAH)
• Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL)
• Chapin Hall
• Wyman Center
• SGA Youth and Family Services
• WES Healthcare Systems
19. Program Mission
The Chicago Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Initiative will reduce teen pregnancy by
improving Chicago youth’s life skills, healthy
behaviors, and community engagement.
20. Chicago Initiative Overview
• Adolescent Health
Access Committee
• Children and
Family Benefits
Unit Enrollment
Agent • Youth Advisory
• CPS Service Committee
Learning • Peer Health
Specialist Ambassadors
• Parent • Social Media
Engagement Campaign
Specialist • Community
• TOP Facilitators Service Learning
• Youth
Engagement
Teen Outreach • Condom
Availability
Specialist Program Program
• Community
Engagement
Chicago High Schools
Specialist Leadership Committee
• Training (Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Department of Public Health, Illinois
Specialists Caucus for Adolescent Health, Planned Parenthood of Illinois, WES Healthcare
Systems, SGA Youth anf Family Services and Chapin Hall)
21. Target Population
• 34 Chicago communities
• 40 High Schools
• 9th grade students
• 4 Alternative High Schools-- all students
• 9000 students annually
WHY 9th grade?
• 15 year old birth rate is 15.9/1000 while the 16 year
old birth rate is 40/1000
22. Chicago’s Model
Treatment Schools (n=20) Control Schools (n=20)
Wyman Center’s Teen Outreach $2000.00 incentive for study
Program related efforts
Condom Availability Program (school-based)
Peer Health Ambassadors (school-based)
Youth Engagement Specialist (school-based)
Children and Family Benefit Enrollment Agent (Initiative-wide)
Teen Health Hotline (city-wide)
Youth Advisory Committee (city-wide)
Social Media Campaign (city-wide)
26. Why Teen Outreach Program?
• Teen Outreach Program Outcomes:
– 60% reduced risk of course failure
– 52% reduced risk of suspension
– 53% reduced risk of teen pregnancy
– 60% reduced risk of school dropout
(observed)
27. Why Teen Outreach Program?
• Evidenced-based youth development curriculum
• School-based prevention by:
– Strengthening resiliency
– Promoting self efficacy
– Healthy behaviors
– Life skills
– Sense of purpose
28. RTI & WELL-BEING
POSITIVE WELL-BEING IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM
RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION
integrates assessment and
intervention within a multi-level
prevention system to maximize
student achievement and to
reduce behavior problems. With
RTI, schools identify student
progress, provide evidence-
based interventions and adjust
the intensity and nature of those
interventions depending on a
student’s responsiveness, and
identify students with learning
disabilities or other disabilities.
29. Evaluation: Chapin Hall
In August 2011, random assignment
of forty-four (44) interested and
eligible high schools in Chicago
communities with the highest teen
birth rates
22 21
Treatment high Control high
schools receive schools do not
TOP receive TOP
Plus four (4) Alternative Schools
All schools participate in data collection
activities
30. Implementing TOP
• Minimum twenty-five (25) sessions over nine (9) month period
• Consistent class period with the same group of youth
• 1 Facilitator:25 Student Ratio
• Twenty (20) hours of Community Service Learning (CSL)
opportunities
• Eighty (80%) percent of sessions must include the TOP curriculum
or TOP-Related Activities
32. Program Overview
• Program piloted in 2008 due to rise in STI’s
among adolescents
• Gonorrhea and Chlamydia education and
screening in Chicago Public Schools
• Treatment provided by School Health
Centers, CDPH STI clinics and other
community health clinics
33. CDPH/CPS STI Project Results
Gonorrhea Chlamydia Dual
School Year Schools Educated Tested Positive Positive Infection Treated
357 2 29 2
2009-2010 4 603 100%
(59.2%) (.5%) (8.1%) (.5%)
2,188 27 228 34
2010-2011 12 3,189 96.80%
(68%) (1.2%) (10.4%) (1.5%)
4,259 27 272 26
2011-2012 21 6,991 69%*
(61%) (.63%) (6.4%) (.61%)
2011-2012 5,625
30 7500 -- -- -- 100%
(Goal) 75%
*3 schools testing results are pending and 4 schools tx results pending
Data complete through March 2012
35. Percent of students testing positive for
gonorrhea, cumulative
3.0% 63/2188
2.5%
2.0%
1.5%
30/2794
1.0%
2/272 2/357
4/620
2/372
0.5%
0.0%
College CPS 2010 Chicago Prevalence
36. Percent of students testing positive for
chlamydia, cumulative
14%
260/2188
12%
10%
31/357
220/2974
8%
18/272
36/620
6% 20/372
4%
2%
0%
College CPS 2010 Chicago Prevalence
37. Future of STI Project
• Develop Public/Private partnerships to build
capacity and sustainability
• Collaborative work with School Health
Centers to deploy this model annually
Sherry—can you replicate this graph and add 2009 data?? - 31.8/1000 birthrate for women under 20; however the high rate communities are as high as 54.7/100072% of all teen births occur in just 34 communitiesAccording to the 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Survey:44.9% of 9th graders report having sex (YRBS 09)34.9% did not use a condom during last sexual intercourse (YRBS 09)
35 % of all GC cases are in adolescents 13-19
37% of all cases of CT are in adolescents 13-19 and 70% in 13-24
CPS 9th Grade Student Population Profile:85% Free and Reduced Lunch enrolled76% Medicaid enrolled81% medical compliance
Tiffany—the graph says 40 schools but actually 44 are listed and on the evaluation list that Chapin Hall handed out today only 43 schools were listed. PLUS the evaluation doesn’t list total number of schools participating which would be the alternative schools. Jaime- This was the original slide from the TPPI Information session. Only the regular H.S. were randomized, the alternative schools were automatic treatment. I adjusted the slide to reflect this as well at the attrition.
2009-2012/4 school participated/59.2% tested/8.12% infected2010-2011/12 schools participated/68.60 tested/13.20% infected2011-2012/17 schools participated so far/65.30 tested/10.54% infected