Healthbites

bites imageNOON HOUR HEALTH BITES

FALL 2009 - SUMMER 2010
SPONSORED BY STRONG EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

We are pleased to announce an informal series of useful and timely health/wellness related topics beneficial to the community.

The series is comprised of talks that will each be offered 12 – 1 p.m. at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Room location has been known to change with short notice, so we advise checking the website or calling our office to confirm the location when you register to attend. As a courtesy, we request that you please call 475-0432 or email us at strong_eap@urmc.rochester.edu to register the week before the talk is scheduled so that we may ensure a reasonable audience for our speakers. If pre-registration is not sufficient, the talk will be canceled and notification will be found on the website. You are welcome to bring your lunch.

September 8, 2009 - “You Don’t Listen to Me!” Helping Parents and Teens Talk to Each Other

David Garrison, M.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, URMC
Strong Memorial Hospital, Room 3-6408 (K307)

If conversations with your teenager include a lot of silence, emotional outbursts or complaints that “You don’t listen to me!,” then family movie nights may be just what your family needs to open the doors of communication. Specific films and discussion questions can be a step towards creating or rebuilding good communication habits. Selected movies for family movie nights tell true stories about people who overcome adversity.

October 13, 2009 -  The Impact of Childhood Obesity

Stephen Cook, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics
Strong Memorial Hospital, Room 3-6408 (K307)

Childhood obesity is currently the most common chronic condition affecting US children and adolescents.The more concerning fact is this has been an epidemic rise, with the prevalencerate having quadrupled in the past 30 years. The current local data show that 15% of youth are overweight and another 15% are obese in Monroe County. The obesity epidemic has also resulted in a number of adult chronic conditions now manifesting themselves in adolescence. This includes conditions such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease and obstructive sleep apnea. This talk will provide the audience with an update on the social, biological and environmental factors that have resulted in this dramatic rise. We will also review current community and regional efforts to help prevent and reduce the impact of obesity among children and families.

November 10, 2009 - Understanding Credit Reports and Credit Scores

Marty Jacobson, Relationship Manager, Advantage Federal Credit Union
Strong Memorial Hospital, Room 3-6408 (K307)

Credit scores are vital to your financial health. Credit scores affect whether you can get credit and what you pay for credit cards, auto loans, mortgages, and other kinds of credit. Learn how to obtain your free annual credit report and your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Get information and helpful tips for improving your credit score and what factors influence your score. Improving your credit score can help you: Lower your interest rates, reduce your cost of car insurance, and reduce deposits required by utilities and landlords.

December 8, 2009 - Social Networking in Cyberspace: What’s My Child Doing on  Facebook and MySpace?

Pamela White, RN, MS, MLS, Community Outreach & Branch Librarian, Health Science Libraries & Technologies
Elizabeth Kettell, MLS, Librarian, Basil G. Bibby Library,  Eastman Dental
Strong Memorial Hospital, Room 3-6408 (K307)

Do you ever wonder what the social networking craze is all about? Do you find your children are spending lots of time in cyberspace and you’re wondering if it’s safe? Today, there’s Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter— tomorrow there will no doubt be more opportunities for you and your children to connect with friends, families— and anyone else. This workshop will give you an overview of the hottest social networking trends and what you need to know to use these sites to keep in touch, to be productive—and to make sure your children can stay connected and protected.

January 12, 2010 -  Oh, I’ve Always Wondered How To Do That!

Ann Michael Henry, Mise En Place
Strong Memorial Hospital, Room 3-6408 (K307)

We’ll show you!  Microsoft Word®, Excel®, and PowerPoint® are filled with great tools and features that most everyday users aren’t familiar with.  During this session we will expose you to a variety of tips and tricks so that you can quickly jazz-up your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.  Think bells and whistles, not basic training!  Join Ann Michael Henry, Productivity Chef at Mise En Place and co-author of 3 books on productivity in the workplace, and discover how to take advantage of the tools that are already at your fingertips! 

February 9, 2010 - Are You Heading for a Heart Attack and Stroke? Simple  Preventive Measures Every Person Should Know

Dr. Gladys Palacio Velarde, Associate Professor of Medicine, Cardiology Division, Director Women’s Heart Program
Strong Memorial Hospital, Room 3-6408 (K307)

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the US. It does not discriminate across gender and races.  There are well established risk factors that make a person more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke.  Many of these risk factors are preventable with education, and good medical care, others are treatable.

For the last 11 years, Dr. Velarde—Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester and Director of the Women’s Heart Program at the University—has cared for some of our sickest cardiac patients and has been involved in the teaching of future physicians and cardiology trainees in the Cardiology Division. She has also been quite involved in sampling some of the risk factors in our community where she, along with other volunteer health professionals have brought cardiac preventive care, education, and much needed information to minority communities. This hour lecture will attempt to empower the audience with knowledge about critical risk factors to avoid the number one killer in the US.

March 9, 2010 - Health Websites: Search Smart, Search Yourself!

Mary Beth Klofas, MLIS, Nursing and Patient Outreach Coordinator; Head of AccessServices, Health Science Libraries and Technologies and
Christine DeGolyer, MSLS, Biomedical Sciences Librarian, Health Sciences Libraries and Technologies
Strong Memorial Hospital, Room 3-6408 (K307)

Whether you need information to give to your patients or want information for your family’s health issues, you will discover the most reliable sites in this hands-on session for:

…and more!

April 13, 2010 - Autism Spectrum Disorders: Research Updates and Current Best Practice

Caroline I. Magyar, Ph. D., Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Director, Rochester Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Strong Memorial Hospital, Room 3-6408 (K307)

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder estimated to affect 1 in 150 individuals in the United States. Despite increasing community awareness of the disorder, the nature and complexity of the symptoms challenges researchers in their search for causes and effective treatments. This talk provides participants with a brief update on the current state of autism research and reviews recommended practices in assessment and treatment.

May 11, 2010 - Crime Prevention Tips: How to Protect You, Your Home, and Your Identity

Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Dan Lyon, Crime Prevention Unit
Strong Memorial Hospital, Room 3-6408 (K307)

Learn the basic safety steps to take to around home to protect you, your family, and your property. There are many low cost steps a homeowner can do to prevent a burglary at your home. Learn simple techniques to ensure your safety while shopping. Tips and strategies will be offered to prevent one's identity from being stolen, which is the largest growing crime in the United States, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Handouts will be provided and there will be time for questions.

June 8, 2010 - A.C.T. - For the Children. Reducing the stress of a breakup on children

New York State Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Frazee
Maggie S. Bausch, A.C.T. Program Administrator
Strong Memorial Hospital, Room 3-6408 (K307)

Assisting Children through Transition (A.C.T.~For the Children) is an education program dedicated to reducing the negative impact of a parental breakup on children. The program provides parents with information and skills for protecting their children by reducing conflict, strengthening parent-child relationships, and fostering children’s healthy development.

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