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NECHA Annual Meeting:
Making Waves in College Health
October 29-31 ~ Wentworth by the Sea
2014 agenda
Concurrent Sessions ~ G ~ 8:45-10:15am
G-1: Concussion Management in 2014
Abstract: Greater public awareness of concussion has resulted in an increased number of students presenting to student health centers with a complaint of concussion. Managing this predominantly clinical diagnosis can be challenging for student health professionals as they help students navigate initial cognitive rest and subsequent return to academics and physical activity. This presentation will review the pathophysiology of concussion and a return to function approach that facilitates recovery while mitigating patient stress.
Mark Peluso, MD, FAAFP
Medical Director and Head Team Physician Middlebury College CME: 1.5; CNE (Nursing): 1.5; AAFP: 1.5
G-2: Vaccines on Campus: Raising Awareness and Dispelling Myths
Abstract: Vaccines are one of the greatest achievements of modern medicine, but even at institutions of higher education most students, faculty and staff don't understand how they work. In fact, many hold inaccurate views that can prevent them from protecting themselves and others from infectious diseases such as influenza and HPV. In this presentation we'll first cover the basics of vaccines: how they were discovered, how they work and what they have done for humanity. We'll also consider the perplexing issue of vaccine rejection and how it may be addressed. We'll then discuss some of the methods employed by the presenter to raise awareness of vaccines on the Brown campus.
Richard Bungiro, PhD
Senior Lecturer, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Brown University CME: 1.5; CNE (Nursing): 1.5; AAFP: 1.5
G-4: Health Promotion Peer Review in Practice
Abstract: Assessment is important in guiding our work and is critical to our institutions. Many student health professionals use peer review in their work to validate that they are providing evidenced-informed strategies. During this working session there will be an opportunity for health educators to practice peer review strategies with each other on such topics as program initiatives, BASICS, assessment tools and policies. Participants will have both the opportunity to get feedback on their own work as well as learn from the review of others’ work.
Fran Taylor, MA
Director, Wellness Programming College of the Holy Cross Joleen M. Nevers, MAEd, CHES, CSE
Health Education Coordinator University of Connecticut Ryan Travia, MEd
Director, Department of Health Promotion & Education;
Director, Office of Alcohol & Other Drug Services Harvard University CNE (Nursing): 1.5; CHES: 1.5; NASW: 1.5
G-5: Study Abroad, Hooking up, and Sexual Assault in Undergraduates
Abstract: Hooking up and studying abroad are increasingly common aspects of college student life. Both have also been
associated with risk of sexual assault among students in recent research. These two talks will include presentation and discussion of findings from research surveys of hooking up, studying abroad, and campus sexual assault at two institutions.
Matthew O. Kimble, PhD
Associate Professor, Dept of Psychology Middlebury College William Flack, PhD
Associate Professor Bucknell University
CME: 1.5; CNE (Nursing): 1.5; CHES: 1.5; NBCC: 1.5; NASW: 1.5
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