Southern NH Area Health Education Center

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1 Southern NH Area Health Education Center A Public Health Training Center 128 Route 27, Raymond, NH Upcoming Conferences, Workshops, and Programs Conferences and Workshops The Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New Hampshire Nurses Association Commission on Continuing Education, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. April 2013 The Southern NH Area Health Education Center, accredited by the NH Medical Society, designates live activities for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Sponsored by Southern NH Area Health Education Center, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. SNHAHEC Provider Number MEP3658. For more information on all of our conferences and workshops, please visit our online calendar at Online registration is available for most events! NH Chronic Disease Conference 2013 Integrated Approaches to Chronic Disease Prevention and Management May 22, 2013 Grappone Conference Center Concord, NH Integrated Approaches to Chronic Disease Prevention and Management focuses on prevention, intervention, and changes to the healthcare landscape. It will offer tools and resources to identify multiple risk factors for chronic disease and strategies to improve better health. Learning Objectives At the end of this conference, participants will be able to: Describe risk factors common to chronic disease Identify potential opportunities for policy and practice change Discuss strategies to promote optimal health and reduce the impact of chronic disease Target Audience Family practice physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, respiratory therapists, Registered Dieticians, Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES), medical assistants, and those interested in chronic disease prevention and management Registration is available online at Or by downloading the brochure at For more information, visit or contact Kaitlyn St. Amand at kstamand@snhahec.org p x4 f Registration fee: $75 Scholarships are available! Contact Kaitlyn for more information

2 Community Health Assessment and Improvement : A Training for Public Health Professionals About the Program This training is supported by the New Hampshire Public Health Training Center (NHPHTC), a resource for members of the current and future public health workforce of the state. It operates under the umbrella of the NH Area Health Education Center (NHAHEC), a program of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. This set of modules has been developed in collaboration with the University of New Hampshire, the Community Health Institute, and the NH Department of Health and Human Services. The modules are intended to support the public health workforce in assessing and improving the health of their communities. Overall Program Objectives At the end of the program, participants will be able to: Describe the Community Health Assessment and Improvement Process and understand how to find, assess, and use data to support the process. Compare different models for the Community Health Improvement Process, how to apply them, and how to use action learning to implement quality improvement processes Target Audience Public health network and community benefits reporting (hospitals and other health care non-profit) representatives. For more information about these trainings, please contact: For Manchester & Bedford trainings: Christina Patenaude Southern NH AHEC cpatenaude@snhahec.org x3 Module 1: Introductory Webinar April 4, :00-4:00 P.M. Register to receive web link Module 2: Using Health Data-Prove It! Let the Data Tell the Story 8:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. April 12, 2013 Plymouth State University, Plymouth April 18, 2013 SERESC Conference Center, Bedford April 30, 2013 Granite State College, Littleton (time for this session: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.) Module 3: Community Health Assessment and Improvement 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. May 29, 2013 Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa, Whitefield June 13, 2013 The Common Man Inn & Spa, Plymouth June 19, 2013 Manchester Health Department, Manchester Module 4: Linking Data to Action Using Quality Improvement Tools and Methods 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. September 20, 2013 Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa, Whitefield September 24, 2013 Manchester Health Department, Manchester October 18, 2013 The Common Man Inn & Spa, Plymouth For Plymouth & North Country trainings: North Country Health Consortium

3 School Nurse Training Series Managing Pediatric Obesity May 7, 2013, 4-6 p.m. Lamprey Health Care- Raymond, 128 State Route 27, Raymond, NH Faculty: Maria Gove, NP Learning Objectives: Discuss strategies to prevent and/or reduce pediatric obesity. Identify resources related to pediatric obesity for school nurses, children, and families Health Effects of Tattoos, Body Art and Piercings May 15, 2013, 4-6 p.m. Lamprey Health Care Nashua, 22 Prospect Street, Nashua, NH Please contact Christina at or x3 with questions These free workshops are Available to school nurses serving in New Hampshire. Registration is required. Faculty: Justine Nims Largy, RN, BSN, Nursing Supervisor, Lamprey Health Care Learning Objectives: Recognize various types of body modification Identify and treat minor complications and infections Advise patients on safer body modification practices Register for these trainings online at or contact Christina at SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE A Two-Part Training for Health Providers and Mental Health Professionals on Military Culture and Behavioral & Health Issues of Veterans, Service Members, and Their Families Serving Those Who Serve is a training designed to help health and mental health providers understand the behavioral and mental health issues of veterans, service members, and their families. Split into two parts, this training includes an overview of military culture as well as resources for referral, clinical presentation, and treatment modalities. Attendees are welcome to attend both sessions in an all-day workshop, or attend the morning or afternoon session only. MORNING SESSION Military Culture and Resources AFTERNOON SESSION TBI, PTSD, and Substance Abuse Among Service Members and Veterans Registration Fees: Morning Session $25.00 With lunch $35.00 Afternoon Session $25.00 With lunch $35.00 All-day (includes lunch) $40.00 May 29, 2013: NH Fire Academy, Concord June 7, 2013: White Mountain Community College, Berlin Registration for May 29 workshop available at Registration for June 7 workshop available at For more information about this program, please contact Christina at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or x3

4 The Bridge Between Community and Health A summit on community based workers connecting people to better health through promotion, education and awareness June 6, 2013 The Common Man-Plymouth As a nation and a state, we are struggling to address the transformation of the health care system as we move to a model of team based care. One strategy that other states have used to engage communities and assist with navigating services is to promote the Community Health Worker (CHW) model. There are a variety of roles and numerous titles that fall under the CHW umbrella. Join us in learning more about CHW initiatives and help us strategize how we can incorporate this model into team based care opportunities offered in hospitals, medical practices, community health centers and social service settings. Learning Objectives Define and explain the role of the Community Health Worker (CHW) Describe CHW initiatives in New Hampshire Share opportunities available through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to expand the role of CHW s Target Audience Representatives of health systems, social service, and community organizations who are seeking new models of care to promote access to services and minimize health disparities Online registration available at or download the brochure at Please contact Kaitlyn at kstamand@snhahec.org for more information The Asthma Educator Institute is a preparatory course for healthcare professionals interested in taking the National Asthma Educator Certification Board exam or Healthcare professionals who would like to increase their knowledge in asthma management and education. The AEI: o Is designed for health care professionals, working with patients living with asthma, who want to enhance their skills in asthma education. o Will include current information about asthma, with an emphasis on techniques and skills to assist in delivering asthma education to individuals and families living with asthma. Cost: $250 ASTHMA EDUCATOR INSTITUTE June 20 & 21, 2013 Saint Anselm College New Hampshire Institute of Politics, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester For more information, contact Lee B. Gilman at lgilman@lungne.org

5 The Front Line of Preventing Infections: It Takes a Village! OCTOBER 3, :00-8:45PM THE PURITAN BACKROOM, MANCHESTER Learning Objectives Discuss the similarities and differences among strategies needed to reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Express the burden of HAIs, and discuss emerging challenges Explain the public reporting law Discuss how data can be used for action to prevent HAIs and how it pertains to frontline healthcare workers Recognize the physical and emotional impact that HAIs have on patients and families Keynote Speaker: Rosemary Gibson, M.Sc. Target Audience Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Medical Assistants, Certified Health Education Specialists, other healthcare providers, healthcare administrators, patients and families. Registration fee: $55 Scholarships are available! Contact Kaitlyn St. Amand at kstamand@snhahec.org or (603) x4 for more information about this program Resources for Asthma Educators Creative Ways to Engage Patients and Families in Their Self-Care Tuesday, October 8, 2013 Puritan Back Room Conference Center Manchester, NH 5:30-8 p.m. Target audience: Certified asthma educators, school nurses, clinical staff who provide asthma education to their patients, and those interested in patient engagement Registration fee: $25 Includes continuing education credits, materials, and buffet dinner The fall meeting of Resources for Asthma Educators will focus on tools and strategies to engage patients and their families in the selfmanagement of their asthma. This interactive panel presentation will give participants an opportunity to share their resources and ideas with the group. Contact Christina at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or x3 for more information

6 Leadership Training Program in Children s Health and Disability The NH Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Program (NH LEND) is a collaboration between the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, the Institute on Disability/UCED at the University of New Hampshire, and the Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies/UCED at the University of Maine. The purpose of NH LEND is to improve the health of children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities by preparing leaders to enter the field. If you are: A professional working with children with special health care needs and their families; A person with a bachelor s degree who is a parent or sibling of a person who has a disability; A person with demonstrated leadership skills and an interest in professional development. Then become a member of the national LEND network through the NH LEND Program--we train leaders! The 9-month program requires a minimum 300-hour commitment and includes: Participation in a graduate level seminar at UNH Engagement in interdisciplinary clinical training in a variety of settings Participation in technical assistance and research activities Advocating for systems change and public policy for children Advancing your skills as a leader Competitive stipend available! A limited number of applications are currently being accepted for the academic year. For more information or to apply online visit or call

7 Summer Activities for Youth Interested in Health Careers Nursing Quest Summer Camp For Students Entering Grades 8, 9, and 10 Hosted by Southern NH AHEC Explore careers in nursing and build skills using hands-on experiences! Manchester Community College: Week 1: July 8-12, 2013 Week 2: July 15-19, 2013 Nashua Community College Week 3: July 22-28, 2013 NHTI-Concord Week 4: August 12-16, th Grade Camp at Manchester Community College August 12-16, 2013 What do campers do? Go on field trips to hospitals, nursing homes, and community health centers Become CPR certified Learn about different nursing careers Measure vital signs Have fun!! Visit for more information, or contact Kaitlyn at kstamand@snhahec.org for a registration form! Sponsored by Southern NH AHEC with funding from the Endowment for Health & Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Partners in Nursing Program Camp Spinnaker August 11-16, 2013 Camp Spinnaker is a six-day residential camp for children ages 8-12 with asthma. Priority will be given to children who require daily medication and/or who have not previously been to an asthma camp. The camp is operated by Zebra Crossings in partnership with the Pediatric Pulmonary Department at New Hampshire s Hospital for Children. Camp Spinnaker is also looking for medical staff volunteers! For more information, contact Astrid at astrid@zebra-crossings.org

8 New Interpretation Classes Southern NH AHEC Celebrates over 10 Years of Interpretation Training Information about the Interpretation Training Programs, including the number of interpreters trained, can be downloaded at 60-Hour Health Care Community Interpreter Training February 5-May 21, 2013 Tuesdays, 5-9 p.m. Frisbie Memorial Hospital Rochester April 18-June 13, 2013 Tuesdays &- Thursdays, 5:30-9 p.m. 22 Bridge Street, Manchester SNHAHEC is offering the nationally renowned program called The Health Care Community Interpreter, by Cross Cultural Communications of Columbia, MD. This is a comprehensive 60-hour program that teaches interpreters to work in health care, educational, social services and some legal fields. The student manual is accompanied by a book with over 50 exercises and role plays. 70-Hour Legal Interpretation Training Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-9 p.m. Manchester, NH Fall 2013 training to be announced SNHAHEC offers a 70-hour Legal Interpretation Training program for interested individuals. Each applicant will be screened for England and target language proficiency. Attendance at all classes is mandatory in order to receive a certificate of completion. To register for these courses, download a registration form at and mail to: Florentina Dinu, Southern NH AHEC, 128 State Route 27, Raymond, NH x5 fgdinu@snhahec.org Please include a copy of your high school diploma/ged or higher education certificate

9 Spanish For Health Care Professionals SNHAHEC is organizing a 12-hour Spanish for Health Care Professionals training in Fall 2013 in Manchester. The training will be held on two consecutive Saturdays at a location to be September or October, depending on availability of those interested. To inquire about this training, please contact Christina at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or x3 Lunch n Learn Opportunities Schedule a session at your practice today! They are free of charge and include lunch, materials, and continuing education credits. Contact Christina (cpatenaude@snhahec.org) to schedule a session. Hinge Points in Cross Cultural Health Communication Southern NH AHEC, in collaboration with the NH Minority Health Coalition, is offering a workshop on the importance of cultural competency in the healthcare setting. This interactive, one-hour lunch and learn program will discuss the importance of cultural sensitivity and respect in your daily interactions with patients. Learning Objectives 1. List at least 3 unconsciously taught areas that are components of the term culture 2. Identify at least 3 hinge points in cross cultural interaction (points of interaction where cultural assumptions impact future interactions, such as greetings) 3. Discuss the skills of cultural effectiveness and how to apply them Schedule a one-hour lunch & learn by contacting Christina at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or x3.

10 Stanford s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: Better Choices, Better Health Do you have patients with a chronic disease? Are you looking for resources to help them take better care of themselves? The NH CDSMP Network is offering Stanford s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: Better Choices, Better Health as a resource to providers and residents of New Hampshire. The program gives patients with chronic diseases and the people who care for them an opportunity to learn how to put life back into their lives. The Better Choices, Better Health program is offered: As a series of workshops: Classes are offered in community centers across New Hampshire. Upcoming trainings can be found at under the Better Choices, Better Health tab. As a Lunch n Learn Session: An introductory one-hour session can be brought to your practice by SNHAHEC to help your staff understand what can be done to help patients with chronic diseases manage their lives. To schedule this session, contact Christina below. New Hampshire Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Network For more information, please contact: Kaitlyn at kstamand@snhahec.org or x4. Implementing Asthma Action Plans Asthma Action Plans are a useful tool in the management of asthma. This one-hour lunch and learn will focus on the guidelines of asthma management, the basics of an asthma action plan, and peak flow meters. Learning Objectives: Identify the components of an Asthma Action Plan for patients with persistent asthma Explain the need for Asthma Action plans for patients with persistent asthma Discuss strategies for collaboration between health providers, >community partners, and school nurses to improve systems and services for those with persistent asthma Strategize how to incorporate the AAP into electronic health records To schedule this one-hour lunch and learn at your practice, please contact Christina at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or (603) x3.

11 The Metabolic Triad: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Inflammation Individuals with diabetes have a greater risk of developing CVD and a mortality rate associated with CVD that is 2 to 4 times higher than people without diabetes. This one-hour lunch and learn session will educate providers on the markers, preventative measures, and treatments for these co-morbid conditions. Learning Objectives: Explain the burden of cardiovascular risk factor in patients with diabetes Define inflammation and it s role as a risk factor for CVD List 4 lifestyle modifications to reduce heart disease Review evidence based guidelines for diet, lipid disorders and hypertension Explain positive approach to nutrition education Describe a Heart Healthy Diet Faculty Della Flanagan, RD, CDE, MEd, BC-ADM, LD, Sandy Sheeran, RN, BSN, CDE, and Kris Ferullo RN, BSN, CDE To schedule this Lunch and Learn at your practice, contact Christina Patenaude at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or (603) x3 Chronic Illness and Emotional Distress: It Takes a Village Learning Objectives Describe the symptoms that characterize depression and anxiety Identify the vulnerability of specific populations to depression and anxiety particularly in chronic medical conditions and in substance use/abuse Discuss creative ways to use integrated care approaches in primary care settings and transitions Target Audience Physicians, Physician Assistants, registered nurses, medical assistants, nursing assistants, and other staff members interested in chronic illness and emotional distress. To schedule this Lunch and Learn at your practice, contact Christina at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or (603) x3.

12 Improving Asthma Management: Continuing Education and Technical Assistance for Health Professionals Improving Asthma Management, a series of eight continuing education sessions, is designed to bring you the most up-to-date information for successful asthma management in the primary care setting and enable practices to have a significant impact on improving asthma management for better patient outcomes. Whether you decide to schedule one program or the entire series, your practice will identify improvements the practice wants to make from among evidence-based best practices recommended in the 2007 National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Report 3 Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma. Examples of changes provider practices have been able to make include increasing the use of asthma action plans, routinely assessing for environmental triggers and exposures, diagnosing work-related asthma, scheduling follow-up asthma visits, increasing flu shots and more. This is an exceptional opportunity to make the kinds of improvements that will benefit both providers and patients. This 8 part series offers: Asthma Guidelines for the Way You Practice Asthma Management Tools: Gizmos and Gadgets Asthma Medications Spirometry Control of Environmental Factors that Affect Asthma Asthma Education: Using the Toolkit Asthma Management Should Not Be Complicated! Documentation: Implementation New or Revised Encounter Forms (for sites with Centricity only) We suggest starting with the Asthma Guidelines and then choosing other sessions that fit the needs of the practice. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to schedule a Lunch and Learn, call Christina Patenaude at (603) ext. 3 or cpatenaude@snhahec.org Announcements: Visit our website at for more information about upcoming programs! Thank you, Christina Patenaude, Program Coordinator Southern New Hampshire AHEC 128 State Route 27, Raymond, NH e cpatenaude@snhahec.org t (603) ext. 3 f (603) April PHTC Mod Bedford May SNTS: Ped Obesity May SNTS: Body Art Chronic Disease Conference Serving Those Who Serve