Healthiest State News Alert!
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 2008 Governor's Health Bowl
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 2008 Healthiest State Report Card
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Navigating Our New Web Site
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A Healthy Look Inside the 2008 Political Campaign
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The 2008 political campaign season is kicking into high gear as we head toward the general election in November. Wondering who is saying what about health? Want a primer on some of the key health issues facing our state and our nation? Want to know the candidates’ positions on key health issues? Then you have come to the right place. The Healthiest State in the Nation Campaign has compiled a new section on its website dedicated to the issue of health in the 2008 Election.
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October 1, 2008
- Asian/Pacific Islander Scholarship Committee mtg.
10/1/2008 12:00 AM
Fairmount Olympic Hotel, Seattle
The Asian/ Pacific Islander Scholarship Committee will hold its first Asian/Pacific Islander Endowed Scholarship at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Location: Fairmount Olympic Hotel, Seattle.
- Collaborative I & R Connections
10/1/2008 12:00 AM
Red Lion Hotel at the Park, Spokane WA
The Northwest Alliance of Information & Referral Systems (NW-AIRS): Bi-Annual 2008 Education & Training Conference
October 1 - 3, 2008
Collaborative I&R Connections: Creating & Sustaining Links in Community Partnerships.
At the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, Spokane WA
Contact: http://www.nwairs.org/conferences
- Healthy Worksite Summit
10/1/2008 12:00 AM
Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue
Motivating and Sustaining a Healthy and Productive Work Environment
Pre-conference workshops and opening session will occur in the afternoon and evening. The conference continues on the 2nd.
Contact: (360) 753-4137 euniceg@awcnet.org
- Lecture mini-series: Cancer and Your Environment
10/1/2008 12:00 AM
Seattle
Almost daily we hear new information about the environmental links to cancer. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Where do we begin? What choices do we have, and should we make? How can we create a healthy, non-toxic home? Join Gilda’s Club Seattle, the Breast Cancer Fund and local community experts for a series of interactive workshops that will look at toxic chemicals in our indoor and outdoor environments.
Wednesday October 1: Our Home and Our Garden
Wednesday October 15: Our Food
Wednesday October 29: Ourselves
Wednesday November 12: Our Children
Workshops are from 6:30 - 9:00 pm at Gilda's Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway, in Seattle. Free of charge, open to the public, light dinner provided.
Please RSVP to attend at 206-709-1400, online at www.gildasclubseattle.org, or by replying to this email.
Contact: (206)709-1400
October 2, 2008
- Free Lecture: Exploring the Link Between
10/2/2008 12:00 AM
Seattle
Joshua Millstein, PhD, a Sr. Statistical Geneticist at Rosetta Inpharmatics, LLC, will discuss current research designed to determine whether genetic information from breast cancer tumor tissue can be used to predict prognosis and response to treatment. Many important questions will be addressed. For instance, do individual differences in genetic background and tumor-induced damage to DNA cause changes in biology within tumor cells that affect cancer progression? Learn how discoveries from this research could impact drug development. Free and open to the public. At Gilda's Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway. Sign up required to attend: 206-709-1400. Light refreshments at 6:45. 7:00-8:30 PM, Thursday.
Contact: (206)709-1400
- Healthy Worksite Summit
10/2/2008 12:00 AM
Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue
Motivating and Sustaining a Healthy and Productive Work Environment
Who Should Attend:
Benefits and human resource leaders
Safety & risk management professionals
Management at public and private worksites
Wellness coordinators and committee members
Health professionals
Insurance industry professionals
Summit Highlights:
New! Pre-conference programs and evening networking
Expanded exhibit hall
Designing a Comprehensive Wellness Program
Benefit Plan Design and Human Capital Performance
Reducing Stress to Improve Wellness and Productivity
Tools and Programs that Work
Motivating and Engaging Healthy Employees
Golden Apple Award
Contact: (360) 753-4137 euniceg@awcnet.org
- How We Live, Learn, Work: Childhood Obesity
10/2/2008 12:00 AM
Coast Plaza Hotel, Vancouver BC
Childhood & Adolescent Obesity 2008
How We Live, How We Learn, and How We Work: Implications for the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity
The Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
October 2nd – 4th, 2008
On behalf of UBC Interprofessional Continuing Education, I would like to send this friendly reminder that September 8th, 2008, the Early Bird Deadline for the Childhood & Adolescent Obesity 2008 Conference, is quickly approaching. Please make sure to register now to ensure attendance space at the conference and to take advantage of the reduced rates. An electronic PDF copy of the brochure is available on our website at http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/Obesity_Conference.htm. You can register by phone, fax, direct mail, or through our online registration website at http://www.peopleware.net/index.cfm?siteCode=1268.
We are pleased to announce that this event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity as defined by the Ma
Contact: (604) 827-3112
- Immunization & Vaccination
10/2/2008 12:00 AM
CHRMC Wright Aud. - 4800 Sand Point Way/Seattle
Thursday, October 2, 2008
IMMUNIZATION & VACCINATION: WHERE DO PERSONAL CHOICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY MEET?
Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center, Wright Auditorium - 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle
Registration 5:30 p.m. / Program 6:00 - 7:30 pm
$10/general public for light refreshments
Click here to register or call 206-682-7395!
Dr. Doug Diekema, Clinical Director, Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics (Interim); Co-Chair, Institutional Review Board Committee, Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center
Carol Doroshow, MD, Pediatrician, Kids Clinic
Janet A. Englund, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, University of Washington and Clinical Associate, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Maxine Hayes, MD, MPH, State Health Officer, Washington State Department of Health
Moderator: Keith Seinfeld, Health and Science Reporter, KPLU
Where is the line between personal choice and public safety? What pe
Contact: 206-682-7395
October 4, 2008
- 22nd Annual Seattle AIDS Walk
10/4/2008 12:00 AM
Seattle
Seattle AIDS Walk: Join Lifelong AIDS Alliance at the 22nd Annual Seattle AIDS Walk on Saturday, October 4, 2008. To sign up as a walker, volunteer or to make a donation, visit www.SeattleAIDSWalk.org.
Contact: Kate Soden 206-957-1652, kateso@llaa.org
- CAPAA Community Forum: Achievement Gap Update
10/4/2008 12:00 AM
WWU Viking Room, Bellingham
THE COMMISSION ON ASIAN PACIFIC
AMERICAN AFFAIRS
INVITES YOU TO A
COMMUNITY FORUM
Saturday - October 4th, 2008
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Western Washington University
Viking Union - Room 565
Bellingham, WA 98225
Study of the Achievement Gap Update
Immigration Update
Contact: Ellen Abellera 360-725-5666
- Fertility Enhancement w/ Yoga, Nutrition
10/4/2008 12:00 AM
Bastyr Campus, Kenmore
Bastyr University Continuing Ed public class:
Fertility Enhancement with Yoga, Meditation and Nutrition
Saturday - October 4, 2008
9 am – 12 pm
Bastyr Campus
Open to general public
$45
This three hour intensive class provides participants with detailed practical experience learning about nutrition specific to fertility for women and men with a focus on traditional Chinese medical principles. Two hours will be dedicated to learning and practicing yoga, visualizations, qigong and meditative techniques that promote healing to the reproductive system. Participants will take home handouts and a CD so they may build their own practice at home.
Instructors: Susan Moore, MAc, LAc, over 10 years of experience in acupuncture, specializes in women's and children’s health. Eva Pannabecker, LAc, a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, has been in practice for 10 years. She specializes in treating women's health and infertility.
A $45 registration fee is required for th
Contact: Jo Jo Paslay 425.602.3075
- Gran Oriente Filipino Convention dinner
10/4/2008 12:00 AM
Filipino Community Center
The Gran Oriente Filipino of the Pacific Northwest will be having their convention dinner at 5:30 pm, Filipino Community Center. For more information, please contact Meth Abila at 206-723-1455.
Contact: Meth Abila, 206-723-1455
- HeartWalk
10/4/2008 12:00 AM
Qwest Field, Seattle
Create hope, inspire change, and celebrate success...
Join thousands of walkers for one of the largest walks in the country as they step out to have fun, get inspired, and support the American Heart Association. Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading killer in Washington. Your participation makes an impact by contributing to funds for research grants and programs like Start!
Contact: (206)632-6881 king.walk@heart.org
October 5, 2008
- API Women & Family Safety Center Anniversary
10/5/2008 12:00 AM
Seattle Marriot Waterfront
Asian & Pacific Islander Women and Family Safety Center (APIWFSC) staff, board, volunteers and founding moms will celebrate its 15th year anniversary. The event will be held at 4:30 pm at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront, 2100 Alaskan Way, in Seattle. Tickets are $65. For more information, please call (206) 467-9976 or email apiwfscauction@gmail.com.
Contact: 206-467-9976, apiwfscauction@gmail.com
- IAWW 25th Anniversary Gala!
10/5/2008 12:00 AM
Westin, Bellevue
The India Association of Western Washington (IAWW) celebrates its 25th Anniversary Gala. This year’s theme is “Building Bridges” Within the community and other communities in the greater Seattle area. The event will be held at the Westin Bellevue at 600 Bellevue WA. For more information, please visit www.iaww.org or email mk@iaww.org.
Contact: mk@iaww.org
October 8, 2008
- Clinic Fun Walk
10/8/2008 12:00 AM
Sequim, Washington
Contact: dvhwc@olypen.com
October 11, 2008
- Autumn Leaf Walk/Run
10/11/2008 12:00 AM
Okanogan, WA
Autumn Leaf Walk/Run, Caminata/Corrida Communitaria. October 11th, 2008 - 10 am. Okanogan, WA. 1 mile, 5K and 10K. Fee = 1 can of food, please bring with you to the run. May register until 8:30am the day of the run. Se podra registrar hasta las 8:30am del dia del evento. No bikes, scooters, or skateboards allowed on the route. Prizes for the best Autumn costume as well as other prizes! Premios para los mejores disfraces otonal y muchose otros premios! Register online at http:www.autumnleafrun.com, or call for more information.
Contact: Nancy Nash 509-826-8184, Becky Carson 509-826-7663
- Seattle Race Conference
10/11/2008 12:00 AM
The 6th Annual Seattle Race Conference Movements for Reparations: Restoring Racial Justice, Building Unity, and healing our Diverse Communities. Keynote Speaker : Dr. Raymond Winbush, Director of the Institute for urban Research at Morgan State University. For more info visit: www.seattleraceconference.org.
- Taoist Philosophy & Chinese Healing Arts
10/11/2008 12:00 AM
Bastyr Campus, Kenmore
Bastyr University Continuing Ed public class:
Taoist Philosophy and Chinese Healing Arts: I Ching, Qigong, Taoist Psychology
October 11, 2008
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Bastyr Campus
Fee: $75
Open to the general public.
This class examines three Chinese healing arts that are based on Taoist philosophy: 1) The Miracle of I Ching, Book of Changes is recognized as the oldest book of oracle and divination. The class will explore the meanings of the hexagrams and methods of consulting the I Ching. Participants will receive readings. 2)Taoist Psychology is a new cognitive model for creating mental well-being and interpersonal harmony. The class will examine issues of mental conflicts such as anxiety and depression, higher awareness and interpersonal relationships from the perspective of Taoist psychology. 3) Chinese Wisdom-Lotus Qigong is a Buddhist healing and meditation technique that is based in Taoist philosophy. It involves the use of the healing imagery of lotus and light
Contact: 425-602-3075, Jo Jo Paslay
October 12, 2008
- RunningShoes.com Mt. Bike Duathlon
10/12/2008 12:00 AM
Bellingham - Lake Padden
A fun event in traditionally inclement weather run, mt. bike, run.
Contact: lromo@cob.org
October 15, 2008
- International Rescue Committee 75th Anniversary
10/15/2008 12:00 AM
W Hotel, Seattle
The international Rescue Committee of Seattle celebrates its 75th anniversary of providing humanitarian assistance and hope to Refugees worldwide. The event is at the W Hotel Seattle, 1112 4th Ave. at 6 pm. RSVP by oct. 8 at 206-623-2105 or email Jennifer.malloy@theirc.org.
Contact: 206-623-2105 or Jennifer.Malloy@theirc.org
October 16, 2008
- Free Lecture: Frankly Speaking About Advanced Bre
10/16/2008 12:00 AM
Seattle
Join us for a free workshop for people with cancer and their caregivers/families to help manage the physical and psychological effects of advanced (metastatic) breast cancer and its treatment. Hank Kaplan, MD, an Oncologist from the Swedish Cancer Institute, presents information about current treatment options for advanced breast cancer; followed by an open discussion among participants about managing the impact of cancer. A light dinner will be served at 6:30. Offered in collaboration with The Wellness Community and Gilda's Club Worldwide, through an unrestricted educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline Oncology, AstraZeneca and Abraxis. Free and open to the public. At Gilda's Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway. Sign up required to attend: 206-709-1400. 7:00-9:00 PM, Thursday.
Contact: (206)709-1400
October 17, 2008
- Bastyr's Annual Haunted Trails Celebration
10/17/2008 12:00 AM
Bastyr Campus, Kenmore
Bastyr University’s Annual Haunted Trails Celebration Returns For Two October Weekends
Frightful Festivities on University’s Kenmore Campus Fridays and Saturdays, October 17, 18 and 24, 25
Friday & Saturday, October 17 & 18
Friday & Saturday, October 24 & 25
Activities run from 5:30 – 10 p.m. each night
Bastyr University woods and campus
Haunted Trails Tour
Complete with mad scientists, witches, ghouls and goblins, the Haunted Trails tour through the spooky forest offers scary surprises around every corner for guests 8 years of age and older.
October 17 & 18: $10 (or $8 with non-perishable food donation).
October 24 & 25: $12 (or $10 with non-perishable food donation).
Limited number of tickets available each night.
Ticket sales begin at 6:45 p.m. and tours start at 7 p.m.
Not for children under 8 years old.
Trick or Treat Trail and Halloween Story Time
There are also less-scary options for families and younger children, including a milder Trick or Treat Trail wh
Contact: Jo Jo Paslay 425.602.3353
October 22, 2008
- The Politics of Health in America
10/22/2008 12:00 AM
Bastyr Auditorium, Kenmore
Bastyr University Presents "The Politics of Health in America"
Panel Discussion Series on October 22
First event focuses on “Reforming Health: What is our message?”
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
6 - 8 p.m.
Bastyr University Auditorium
14500 Juanita Drive N.E.
Kenmore, Wash.
Free and Open to the Public
Bastyr University is pleased to present a series of six panel discussions, titled “The Politics of Health in America,” that examine a broad spectrum of issues related to the state of our health care system, including policy reform and the corporatization of health care.
The year-long series launches on Wednesday, October 22, at 6 p.m. with a moderated conversation with three regional healthcare experts called “Reforming Health: What is our message?” An audience Q&A session will follow the panel discussion.
For more information, contact George Cody at (425) 602-3103 or gcody@bastyr.edu.
Featured panelists are:
Stephen Bezruchka, MD, MPH, is a senior lecturer at the Univ
Contact: George Cody 425-602-3103, gcody@bastyr.edu
October 23, 2008
- Free Panel Discussion: For Men Caring about the Wo
10/23/2008 12:00 AM
Seattle
his is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to learn more about men’s perspectives on caring for women who have cancer. This panel format with four Gilda’s Club members, facilitated by Bruce Gimplin, LICSW, Bereavement Coordinator for Group Health, will provide ample opportunity for you to learn from their expertise and to ask questions of your own. A collaboration with Orthobiotech and Gilda’s Club Worldwide. Free and open to the public. At Gilda's Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway, Seattle WA 98122. Please RSVP to attend: 206-709-1400, or online at www.gildasclubseattle.org. Light refreshments at 6:45. 7:00-8:30 PM, Thursday.
Contact: (206)709-1400
October 25, 2008
- 13th Annual Pumpkin Push 5K & Family Walk
10/25/2008 12:00 AM
Seward Park, Seattle
A one-of-a-kind run and family walk to benefit programs for the homeless at Puget Sound Neighborhood Health Centers. Enjoy scenic views while taking part in either the certified 5K course, or 2.5-Mile Walk. Join the post-race celebration! Enjoy food & beverages, enter the Costume Contest, be sure to pick up a complimentary pumpkin before you go!
Contact: ellenc@psnhc.org
- Kitchen Medicine for Colds and Flu
10/25/2008 12:00 AM
Bastyr Campus, Kenmore
Bastyr University Continuing Ed public class:
Kitchen Medicine For Colds and Flu
October 25 and November 1
Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Bastyr Campus
$59
Open to the general public
Learn how to effectively prepare and use simple herbal remedies to help yourself and your family through the cold and flu season. This class focuses on ingredients and preparation methods that are readily accessible in the average home kitchen or may be easily grown in the home garden. Participants will make and receive recipes for teas, steams, syrups and other preparations that are palatable to both adults and children!
Instructor, Dr. Nancy Welliver is a 1992 graduate of Bastyr University. She has been educating and empowering the public and her patients with self-help lectures for the last 12 years. Currently a core faculty member in the botanical medicine department at Bastyr, her teaching style encourages fun and inspiration while learning.
A $59 registration fee is required f
Contact: 425.602.3075 Jo Jo Paslay
October 28, 2008
- Vietnamese American Bar Assoc. 4th Annual Banquet
10/28/2008 12:00 AM
Triple Door, Seattle
Vietnamese American Bar Association of Washington’s (VABAW) celebrates its fourth annual banquet with its “Ambassador’s To our Communities” dinner from 5 pm to 8:30 pm at the Triple Door, 216 Union St. Seattle.
October 30, 2008
- Founder's Day Weekend
10/30/2008 12:00 AM
Seattle
Founders’ Day Weekend:
October 30 – An Evening with Michael Pollan – Live and Unprocessed
November 1 – Awards Gala Honoring Dwayne J. Clark, CEO and Chairman of Aegis Living
Thursday, October 30, 2008
7:30 pm. General Admission - $50
6:30 p.m. VIP Admission to Cocktail Reception with Michael Pollan - $85
Bell Harbor International Conference Center Auditorium
Pier 66, 2211 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121
Founders' Day Weekend is an opportunity to honor our founders, commemorate our historical legacy and celebrate our accomplishments.
Acclaimed writer, speaker and environmental journalist Michael Pollan, author of In Defense of Food and The Omnivore's Dilemma, will kick off Bastyr University's Annual Founders' Day Weekend celebration on Thursday, October 30. Join us for a special evening of discussion with Michael Pollan whose award-winning book The Omnivore's Dilemma was named by The New York Times as one of the 10 best books of 2006. Pollan lectures widely on food, agricu
Contact: Julie Herbison, jherbison@bastyr.edu or 425-602-3272
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