National Prevention Strategy Webinars Offered

"The Region VIII Federal Partners group will host "Improving the Health of Communities through the National Prevention Strategy 2013 Webinar Series."...The National Prevention Strategy is a comprehensive plan that strives to improve the nation’s health through the active engagement of all sectors of society. Called for by the Affordable Care Act, the Strategy helps move the nation away from a health care system focused on sickness and disease to one focused on wellness and prevention.

Each webinar will take place the 3rd Thursday of the month from 2 -3:30 p.m. MT. Topics for the series, the months they will take place, and the National Prevention Plan priority they relate to, are:
· Bridging the Community with Federal Programs - January 17, 2013 (Community Empowerment)
· Community Nutrition – March 21, 2013 (Healthy Eating)
· Healthy Aging – Thursday, May 16, 2013 (Healthy and Safe Community Environments; Mental and Emotional Well Being)
· Designing Healthy Communities: Promoting Affordable, Accessible, Safe, and Healthy Housing - July 18, 2013 (Healthy and Safe Communities)
· Preventing Violence: The Importance of Healthy Communication and Relationships – September 19, 2013 (Injury and Violence Free Living; Mental and Emotional Well Being)
· Physical Activity and Wellness – November 21, 2013 (Active Living)

To learn more about these webinars, subscribe via email to  LISTSERV@LIST.NIH.GOV and include "Subscribe REGIONVIII" and your name in the message."  [Source: COPrevent]

Webinar: Enhancing Eye Health among Hispanics/Latinos

The National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) of the National Eye Institute, one of the National Institutes of Health, invites you to participate in a free webinar on Aug. 15, 2 - 3 p.m., ET that highlights important information about research conducted with Hispanics/Latinos. The webinar will include an overview of the prevalence of eye diseases and conditions among this population, their knowledge of eye disease, preferred sources of information, barriers impeding effective communication with healthcare providers; and describe NEHEP resources available to help raise awareness about eye health during Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond.  Click here to register.

Documentary Viewing: Weight of the Nation

HBO Documentary Films, the Institute of Medicine, the CDC, the National Institute of Health, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, and Kaiser Permanente present:

WEIGHT OF THE NATION

You're invited to an early viewing of the documentary on Monday, April 16. If you would like to attend, it is recommended that you arrive early.

5:30PM • HEALTH EXPO
Featuring Tips on Healthy Living, Interactive Activities & Prizes

6:30PM • SCREENING
Part 4 “The Weight of the Nation: Challenges”
Broadcast on monitors in Daniels Great Hall

7:45PM • WEIGH IN ON THE WEIGHT OF COLORADO
Town Hall Discussion
Live, Interactive Simulcast

Location: The Cable Center
2000 Buchtel Boulevard
Denver, CO 80210

National Library of Medicine launches MedlinePlus Connect

The National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library and a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has formally launched MedlinePlus Connect. This free service allows health organizations and health information technology (HIT) providers to link patient portals and electronic health record (EHR) systems to MedlinePlus.gov, a trusted source of authoritative, up-to-date health information for patients, families and health care providers.