Health Education
This Section provides its members with opportunities to network and exchange information about successful health education strategies, programs and advocacy. Founded on the principles and concepts of the educational, biological, social, behavioral and medical sciences, this section focuses on helping health educators in diverse settings (from patient education to street outreach to worksite wellness) to develop the knowledge and skills to assist their clients in adopting positive health behaviors.
Health Education Section Leadership Team:
Chair:
Lorraine Dillon
Chair-Elect:
Johnese Bostic
Vice Chair:
Keisha Hightower
Secretary:
Xavery Hopkins
Member-at-Large:
Suzanne Sanders
Member-at-Large:
Patricia Williams
Section News (August 2011)
The first meeting of the Health Education Section took place on June 28, 2011 at 1800 St. Julian Place, Columbia, SC 29204 from 12:30 pm until 1:30 pm.
In Attendance: Lorraine Dillon, Barbara Downs, Lavell Thornton, Miriam Evans, Tiara Rosemond, Megan Weis, Lillie Hall, Amber Whaley, Keisha Hightower, Johnese Bostic, Jeannie Gibson, Coleman Tanner, Suzanne H. Sanders, Priscilla White, Meredith Talford, Xavery Hopkins, Audrey McCrary-Quarles
Discussions:
- Lunch & Learn Speakers: At this time, there is interest in ATV safety, Stress, and new trends in Alcohol and Drugs abuse. If you have a presenter in mind, please contact Lorraine Dillon.
Charities: The members decided upon donating to Harvest Hope Food Bank again this year. The Cooperative Ministry was also discussed and even though they needed donations by the end of July, Johnese Bostic and Keisha Hightower stepped up to the plate and ran a very successful campaign. The section members exceeded their goal with a mass collection of 16 packs of loose leaf paper, 52 packs of pencils, 43 boxes of crayons, 65 2-pocket folders, 52 spiral notebooks, 31 3-ring binders, 32 packs of pens, and plenty more of other school supplies. Items were donated to Cooperative Ministries on July 22, 2011.
- Member Challenge: since membership is how we survive, this year our challenge is for every member to enlist a new member into the SCPHA and the HE section!
- Future Meetings: It was decided that we will meet every other month on the 4th Tuesday at 12:30 pm until 1:30 pm either at 1800 or at 1777 St. Julian Place in Columbia. Dates are as follows:
August 24, 2011 (changed from August 23)
October 25, 2011
Dec 13, 2011 (tentative, Holiday party?)
February 28, 2012
April 24, 2012
May 2012 (during SCPHA Annual Meeting)
Information Sharing: Lavell Thornton brought some important information to share with the group – here are the links:
National Prevention Strategy
ATV Safety
Dietary Guidelines 2010 “My Plate”
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