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NECHA Annual Meeting:
Making Waves in College Health
October 29-31 ~ Wentworth by the Sea
2014 agenda
H-4: The Wellness Challenge: Evidence-Based Upstream Prevention
Abstract: This session will describe the implementation of a 4-week Wellness Challenge designed to encourage participants to boost their well-being by trying out new health behaviors. Activities were selected to fit a weekly theme of social, physical, spiritual, or mental and emotional wellness, and based on research demonstrating their impact. A pre- and post-assessment were administered to Challenge participants and a control group. Results showed that participating in the Challenge increased several measures of well-being.
Jessica Gifford, LICSW
Mental Health Education Amherst College
CNE (Nursing): 1.5; CHES: 1.5; NBCC: 1.5; NASW: 1.5
H-5: All About the Thyroid Gland
Abstract: Thyroid disorders and questions about possible thyroid disorder are common problems in primary care and college
health. In this presentation, we will explore the thyroid gland—how it works; what can go wrong; how to figure that out and
what to do about it
Michelle Paavola, MD
Primary Care Physician, Center for Health & Wellbeing University of Vermont Cheryl Flynn, MD, MS, MA
Medical Director, Center for Health & Wellbeing University of Vermont
CME: 1.5; CNE (Nursing): 1.5; AAFP: 1.5
H-6: Becoming a Tobacco-Free/Smoke-Free Campus: Riding the Wave of Health
Abstract: While approximately 25% of 18-22 year old full-time college students report current smoking, colleges and universities provide a distinct opportunity to prevent tobacco use and nicotine addiction through tobacco/smoke-free campus policies. Such policies create optimal learning environments and healthy campus norms. Participants will learn the benefits of a tobacco/smoke-free campus policy, best practices and key steps involved, and resources available. Challenges, impacts on specific populations, and support for smokers will also be discussed.
Tami Gouveia, MSW, MPH
Executive Director Tobacco Free Mass
Betsy Rosenfeld, JD
Regional Health Administrator US Department of Health and Human Services Ann Becker, RN, BSN
Public Health Nurse University of Massachusetts Amherst
CNE (Nursing): 1.5; CHES: 1.5; MCHES: 1.5; NBCC: 1.5
as of Monday, October 6
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