09 Jun 2011

Get Fit with the Grizzlies: A Community-School-Home Initiative to Fight Childhood Obesity

by Carol C. Irwin, PhD

Background: Professional sports organizations in the United States have notable celebrity status, and several teams have used this “star power” to collaborate with local schools in efforts aimed at the goal of affecting childhood obesity (e.g., NFL Play 60). Program effectiveness is...

Keywords: Breakfast Assemblies Family Fitness Assemblies Healthy Home Court Behavior Change Obesity Prevention Cure4Kids Global Summit Grizz

09 Jun 2011

Reducing Secondhand Smoke Exposure Among Children and Adolescents: Future Directions and Issues for Intervening with Medically At-Risk Youth

by Vida L. Tyc, PhD

Exposure to secondhand smoke is a leading preventable cause of child morbidity and mortality. The adverse health consequences of secondhand smoke exposure (SHSe) are magnified among medically compromised children and adolescents, and exposure to tobacco in their environment markedly increases...

Keywords: Smoking Tobacco Nicotine Exposure Second-hand Smoke Third-hand Smoke SHS THS Smoke-free Home Cure4Kids Global Summit

09 Jun 2011

Cigarette Design, Addiction/Additives, Passive Smoke, Reduced Ignition

by Jeffrey S. Wigand, MA, PhD, MAT, ScD

Tobacco products are responsible for over 5 million deaths each year and enormous economic costs in health care and lost workforce productivity. Tobacco use that starts in childhood results in premature mortality and is responsible for 1 in 10 adult deaths. The design of the cigarette is optimized...

Keywords: Tobacco Education Cigarette Design Tobacco Cultivation Menthol Filtered Cigarette Low-tar Cigarette Combustion Full Flavor Milds Lights Ultra Lights Nicotine Ignition Cure4Kids Global Summit

09 Jun 2011

Web 2.0: What Do Teachers Want and Need?

by Cindy Brock

Hear from an elementary school technology coach about what students and teachers want from interactive Websites and how Web 2.0 tools are used in the classroom. In this presentation, Cindy Brock will share examples of current Web 2.0 tools that teachers and students are using in her school. She will...

Keywords: Social Media Web 2.0 Blog Kid Blog Avatar Technology Classroom Cure4Kids Global Summit

09 Jun 2011

Game Design and e-Health: Serious Games Put to the Test

by Oscar García-Pañella, PhD

Memorable experiences deliver intense usable moments with the support of different platforms and social networks. Higher degrees of motivation ensure efficiency and performance. Serious games deliver powerful and truthful experiences by providing the user with goals, challenges, problem-solving, and...

Keywords: Educational Video Game Serious Gaming Multimedia Yummy Tricks Glooveth Glove Interactive The Dome E-health Multimedia Cure4Kids Global Summit

09 Jun 2011

An Editor’s Perspective: MERLOT and JOLT – Perspectives on Two Open Educational Resources

by Edward H. Perry, PhD

This presentation will center on MERLOT and JOLT, two open educational resources that provide learning materials, research studies, and case studies of interest to the teaching community. MERLOT, the Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching, is a free and open online...

Keywords: Open Educational Resources Journal Of Online Teaching And Learning Cure4Kids Global Summit Multimedia Educational Resource For Learning And Online Teaching Peer Review

09 Jun 2011

Capturing the Emotional Experience of School Professionals Educating Children with Cancer

by Ruth Rechis, PhD

Students who have been diagnosed with cancer and who return to school more quickly are less likely to fall as far behind academically and are more likely to be reintegrated readily into the school social environment. For students to return to school successfully, a team of support may be required...

Keywords: General Education Classroom Environment Teacher Emotion Childhood Cancer Survivor Cure4Kids Global Summit Student With Cancer

09 Jun 2011

Evaluating the Cure4Kids for Kids School-Based Cancer Education Program

by Yuri Quintana, PhD

In the 2010-2011 school year, a formal evaluation of the St. Jude Cancer Education for Children program was conducted. The program was created in 2006 as part of the outreach mandate of the Comprehensive Cancer Center at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Cancer and healthy living education...

Keywords: Cancer Education Cancer Prevention Physical Activity Obesity Cure4Kids For Kids Cure4Kids Global Summit

09 Jun 2011

Innovation Research for Youth Health Promotion: Social Media and Participatory Engagement of End-Users

by Cameron D. Norman, PhD

Social media and the multimedia networks that they support provide a platform for engaging youth and young adults across diverse contexts in a manner that supports different forms of creative expression. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience using eHealth promotion strategies to youth...

Keywords: Social Media Youth Engagement Systems Thinking Achievement Cure4Kids Global Summit

10 Jun 2011

The St. Jude International Outreach Program

by Raul C. Ribeiro, MD

The St. Jude International Outreach Program’s mission is to improve the survival rate of children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases worldwide, through the sharing of knowledge, technology, and organizational skills. There are an estimated 160,000 newly diagnosed cases of childhood cancer...

Keywords: Cure4Kids Global Summit International Outreach Program IOP Twinning Partner Site NCD Non-communicable Disease Chronic Disease

10 Jun 2011

Maximize Life Global Cancer Awareness Campaign 2010

by Pat Garcia-Gonzalez, MS

In October 2010 The Max Foundation in partnership with 30 cancer patient associations in emerging countries organized a global cancer awareness campaign. The aims of the campaign were: (i) to increase awareness of the needs of people living with cancer in developing countries; (ii) to increase...

Keywords: Max Foundation CML Cancer Tribute Wall Cancer Awareness Cure4Kids Global Summit Community Education

10 Jun 2011

2011 United Nations Summit on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) - Coming Together as One Voice for Children

by Kate Armstrong, B Med, DCH, MPH

In New York City from 19-20 September 2011, the United Nations will hold its second-ever health-related Summit. The 2011 UN Summit on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) will seek to bring global attention to the burden of NCDs and agree on a plan of action to address them. There is cause for optimism...

Keywords: NCD Alliance United Nations Resource-poor Country Child-focused Working Group CFWG Cure4Kids Global Summit

10 Jun 2011

Panel Discussion: National Approaches to Cancer Prevention and Communications

by Lisa Klesges, PhD, Lenora Johnson, DrPH, MPH and Jon F. Kerner, PhD

Keywords: Cancer Prevention Cancer Education Public Health Knowledge Transfer Cure4Kids Global Summit

10 Jun 2011

Driven by Evidence: Strategic Approaches for Communications and Education at NCI

by Lenora Johnson, DrPH, MPH

Lenora will present an overview of the communications and education strategies used for practice at the NCI. As the communications arm for the premier research institution, NCI's communication education, dissemination, and outreach efforts differ distinguishably from those of other cancer...

Keywords: SEER Surveillance Epidemiology End Results HINTS Health Information National Trends Survey Evidence Based Mecidine Rimer Scale Of Evidence Cure4Kids Global Summit

10 Jun 2011

Cure4Kids for Kids: School-Based Education for Cancer Prevention

by Aubrey Van Kirk Villalobos, MEd

This presentation will provide a brief overview of the St. Jude Cancer Education for Children (Cure4Kids for Kids) program. Cure4Kids for Kids focuses on three main objectives: 1) educating students, parents, teachers, and communities about cancer and dispelling common misconceptions, 2) promoting...

Keywords: Healthy Communities Cancer Education Community Education Students Children Parents School Outreach Program What Are Cells What Is Cancer What Is Healthy Living Cure4Kids Global Summit

10 Jun 2011

Working towards Cancer and Healthy Living Education around the World: The Experience at La Salle Campus Barcelona

by Tallulah Forrest

Health education, especially in the earlier stages of life, is essential for the development of healthy habits for life and for living lives free of illness and diseases that require only a little prevention. Any effort aiming to educate children to enjoy healthier lives is precious, even more so if...

Keywords: Hospital St. Joan De Deu La Salle Network Catalunya Cure4Kids Global Summit Cure4Kids Cancer Education Healthy Living

10 Jun 2011

Cancer Education and Community Outreach in Jordan

by Ruba Anastas

Until very recently, cancer was still considered a taboo subject in Jordanian culture. Patients, families, and even employers either disregarded the disease or were very judgmental of patients with cancer. Fortunately, Jordan has been able to accomplish some advancement in the past 5 years in...

Keywords: Cure4Kids Global Summit Nutrition Education Smoking Cessation Smoking Prevention Amman Second-hand Smoke World Cancer Declaration

10 Jun 2011

Teenage Cancer Trust Education and Advocacy Program: "Let's talk about it" United Kingdom Approach

by Amy Harding, RN

Teenage Cancer Trust is a UK-based charity which aims to ensure that the best possible care and professional support are provided for all young people with cancer and their families, throughout their cancer journey. Teenage Cancer Trust understands that young people with cancer require specialist...

Keywords: Teenage Cancer National Health Teenage Cancer Trust Advocacy Teaching Guides Learning Resources Cure4Kids Global Summit

10 Jun 2011

Kids Eat Right: Ensuring Quality Nutrition

by Deborah Leachman Slawson, PhD, RD, LDN

The American Dietetic Association’s Kids Eat Right campaign is focused on childhood obesity prevention through the provision of sound nutrition information to schools, communities, parents, the media, and policy makers. Deborah will discuss the main goals of the campaign: Ensure...

Keywords: Childhood Obesity Undernourished Nutrient Poor Snaking Quality Nutrition ADA American Dietetic Association Physical Activity Screen Time Cure4Kids Global Summit

10 Jun 2011

Educating Orange County, CA Teens about Sun Protection and Skin Cancer: what have we learned?

by Jeanette M. Kamell, MD

Context: Melanoma kills approximately one person hourly in the United States despite being easily detectable and 95%-100% curable if treated early, and its incidence is rising. Medical students have developed an outreach project to address adolescents’ awareness of melanoma in Orange County...

Keywords: Cure4Kids Global Summit Melanoma Spot A Spot Medical Student Sunscreen Sun Protection

10 Jun 2011

SMOKE-FREE Kids - Tobacco Education for Youth in the USA

by Jeffrey S. Wigand, MA, PhD, MAT, ScD

SMOKE-FREE KIDS is the nonprofit foundation that conducts interactive educational seminars through SMOKE-FREE KIDS on all student levels—in elementary, middle, or high schools, as well as colleges and postgraduate institutions of law, medicine, business management, and education. SMOKE-FREE...

Keywords: Tobacco Education Classroom Activities Tobacco Policy Cure4Kids Global Summit Tobacco Prevention

10 Jun 2011

Panel Discussion: Expert Panel on the Global Need for Cancer and Health Education

by Julie Torode, PhD, Raul C. Ribeiro, MD, Pat Garcia-Gonzalez, MS and Kate Armstrong, B Med, DCH, MPH

Keywords: Cure4Kids Global Summit NCD Non-communicable Disease Autism Community Support Community Education Access To Health Care WHO Funding World Health Organization Medical Education Healthcare Quality Improvement

10 Jun 2011

Community Health Care Quality Indicators

by Renee Frazier, MHSA, FACHE

This presentation will identify ways to engage cross-cutting and multistakeholder collaboration to improve the health and health care quality of a community. Specific issues of increasing awareness regarding health disparities and how neighborhoods can transfer themselves through grass roots efforts...

Keywords: Cure4Kids Global Summit Community Wide Health Improvement Health Care Quality Healthy Lifestyle Personalized Healthcare Health Equity Outcome Measures Common Table

10 Jun 2011

The Mid-South STEM Alliance

by Captain Douglas A. McGowen, MS

This presentation will give an overview of the Mid-South STEM alliance (MSSA), a comprehensive, connected STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) pipeline that educates, develops, and retains STEM professionals and improves the Mid-South global STEM competitiveness. MSSA will establish the...

Keywords: Cure4Kids Global Summit MSSA Science Technology Engineering Mathematics Middle School STEM High School STEM

10 Jun 2011

Community Health Advisors: A Model in Community Outreach and Health Education

by Sandra J. Hamilton, RN, FNP, MEd

Background/Purpose: Tennessee has a cancer mortality rate that is one of the highest in the country, ranked 45th for all cancers and races aggregated. Breast cancer occurs at a 12% higher incidence among white women; however, the mortality rate from breast cancer is 48% higher for African...

Keywords: Community Health Advisors CHA Community Health Worker CHW Ten Core Competencies CATS Community Action Team Of Shelby County Cure4Kids Global Summit

10 Jun 2011

Keynote speech by A C Wharton

by Mayor A C Wharton, Jr.

Keywords: Mayor Wharton A.C. Wharton Access To Health Care School Funding Prenatal Care Infant Mortality Science Education Public Park Public Garden Cure4Kids Global Summit Bike Trail Physical Education Swimming

11 Jun 2011

Cure4Kids for Kids: The St. Jude Cancer Education Outreach Program

by Aubrey Van Kirk Villalobos, MEd

Keywords: Cure4Kids For Kids Students Children Parents Community Education School Outreach Program What Are Cells What Is Cancer What Is Healthy Living Cancer Education Cure4Kids Global Summit

11 Jun 2011

Panel Discussion: The Cancer Journey – Perspectives on Cancer Stigma and Social Support

by Alicia Huettel, MSN, RN , Justin Gardner, MEd and Melanie Goldish, MA

Keywords: Cure4Kids Global Summit Pediatric Cancer Survivor Empathy Hospital School Social Work Social Development Socialization

11 Jun 2011

Workshop on Return to School after Pediatric Cancer

by Justin Gardner, MEd and Arli Pedrosa, MPsych

This workshop will provide an overview of the St. Jude School Program, childhood cancer, and the educational impact of treatment. When patients return to school following treatment, they may need extra supports in place to ensure success. Myths and misconceptions about children with cancer still...

Keywords: Cure4Kids Global Summit Childhood Cancer School Program Hospital School School Re-entry Students With Cancer St. Jude Hospital School Program

11 Jun 2011

Panel Discussion: School Health Education and the Coordinated School Health Program

by Heather M. Danielson, Mary K. Waters, Ethel Jean Massey, MSSW, LCSW, Shunji Q. Brown-Woods, MHA and Kellie N. Carroll, MEd

Keywords: Allied School Health Coordinated School Health Breakfast In The Classroom Cure4Kids Global Summit Panel Discussion Healthy School Lunch Vending Machine Nutrition Education

11 Jun 2011

Panel: Future Directions in E-Learning and Education – How it could benefit Health and Science Education

by Michael M. Grant, PhD, Trey Martindale, EdD and Yuri Quintana, PhD

Keywords: Role Of Teacher Mobile Technology Mobile Phone Distributed Learning Teacher As Content Expert Social Networking Expert Web 2.0 Joomla Content Management Distributed Curriculum Online Curriculum Cure4Kids Global Summit

11 Jun 2011

Workshop - Healthier Students are Better Learners

by Ethel Jean Massey, MSSW, LCSW and Kelley Greene, MS

Coordinated school health focuses on promoting a healthier school environment to support positive academic outcomes for the youth of Memphis City Schools. Cumulative exposure to inadequate nutrition, physical activity, health education, and health services from early childhood to adolescence...

Keywords: Urban Minority Youth Health Disparities Asthma Vision Problems Asthma Teen Pregnancy Physical Activity Breakfast Hyperactivity Breakfast School Breakfast Cure4Kids Global Summit