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

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

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

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

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

Cure4Kids Global eHealth Challenge Award Winners

by Yuri Quintana, PhD

Cure4Kids for Kids is an educational initiative of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital devoted to educating children and parents about cancer and healthy living. The specific goals are (1) to educate children, parents, and teachers about cancer and dispel misconceptions, (2) to educate...

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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