Programs & Events
Upcoming Programs & Events
Materials from Past Programs & Events
A Community Forum: Helping Families with Premature Babies
Date: March 18, 2010
Time: 11:30-1:30
Program fee: FREE
Location: 255 Orange St., Albany
Cultural Competence: Working People of African Descent
Date: March 24, 2010
Time: 9:00-1:00
Program fee: $20
Location: American Red Cross of NENY, 33 Everett Rd., Albany
Engaging Men in Preconception Planning
Date: April 29, 2010
Time: 11:30-1:30
Program fee: FREE
Location: 255 Orange St., Albany
Cultural Competence: Working with People of Hispanic Descent
Date: May 25, 2010 **Please note, the date of this program has been changed.**
Time: 9:00-2:00
Program fee: $30
Location: Wolfert's Roost, 120 Van Rensselaer Blvd., Albany
A Pregnant Woman Never Drinks Alone: Addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Date: May 20, 2010
Time: 11:30-1:30
Program fee: FREE
Location: 1450 Western Ave, Albany
Registration is required for all programs.
Materials from Past Programs & Events
The Capital Region: A Cultural Kaleidoscope:The Muslim Community
December 14, 2009
Presentations by Amnat Hong-Cittaphong, Director, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Siena College; Sister Marianne Comfort, Refugee Resettlement Program, Catholic Charities; Derrick Jones, Islamic Speakers Bureau of Albany, New York; Panelists-Amani Ahmed, Fatima Fikri, Widad Hassan and Hadeel Abdalla
Conference Materials:
Derrick Jones Presentation- Islamic Speaker's Bureau
Additional Resources:
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services- Minority Women's Health
VCU Institute for Women's Health
The Provider's Guide to Quality & Culture
Resources for and about Muslim Women
The Muslim family predicament and promise
American health care professionals should respect the traditions of other cultures
Cultural Barriers in Health Care Delivery to the Muslim Women of the USA- View Slides
Women in the Arab World- For links to other articles
Health Care Providers' Handbook on Muslim Patients
NKI Center of Excellence in Culturally Competent Mental Health
Health Culture in Muslim World
Sister's Page- Health in Islam
Additional Muslim Mental Health
The Park Ridge Center for Health, Faith, and Ethics
Uncovering the Meaning of the Veil in Islam
Islamic Research Foundation International, Inc.
The Islamic Medical Association of North America
Keeping the Holidays Healthy: A Hands-on Workshop
October 22, 2009
Presentation by Nikki Thompson, Outreach Health Educator, Community Cradle
Program Materials:
Healthy Alternatives for Halloween Treats
Hints for a Green Winter Holiday
Nurturing Your Family During the Holiday Season: Alternatives to Buying Gifts
Sharing Your Blessings: Alternative Giving
The 10 Best & Worst Food Choices from the Center for Science and the Public Interest
Getting the Most From Your Food Dollars: Don't Toss It Out
Recipe Ingredient Substitutions
The Special Needs Child: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
September 17, 2009
Presentations by Michele Juda of Parent to Parent NYS in the Capital District and William Van Evera. CLU, ChFC of Mass Mutual Financial Group in Albany.
Program Materials :
Parent to Parent of NYS - Capital District
Spanish Resources from Parent to Parent NYS
Understanding Health Insurance Parent to Parent NYS
Gun Violence: A Public Health Perspective
June 4, 2009
Presentation by Councilwoman Barbara Smith.
Our Toxic World : Keeping Ourselves, Our Babies, and Our Children Healthy :
May 19, 2009
We learned how to take positive steps to protect ourselves and our children from environmental contaminants.
Keynote speaker, Sandra Lane, explored the impact of community disparities in food availablity and housing quality on family health in urban areas.
Other Featured Speakers:
- Janet Newton, President of the EMR (electromagnetic radiation) Policy Institute discussed why all individuals are at risk for negative health outcomes because of their daily exposure to EMR from cell phones and other sources.
- Claire Barnett, Executive Director of the Healthy Schools Network, discussed how lowering children's exposure levels improves their academic performance, productivity, and school attendance .
- Ogonnaya Dotson-Newman, from We Act for Environmental Justice in New York City, provided examples of how to build community power to fight environmental racism and improve environmental health.
Conference Materials
Barnett's Slide Presentation (PPT)
Annual Spring Reception
May 19, 2009
Honoring Kathy Marsch, Director of Women's and Children's Services, St. Peter's Health Care Services & Mary Seeley, Executive Director, Equinox.
Event held at the Crossings of Colonie.
Health Coverage for Immigrants
April 23, 2009
Presentation by Jenny Rejeske of the New York Immigration Coalition.
Program Materials :
Know Your Rights to Hospital Financial Assistance
NYS Hospital Financial Assistance Law- Maximum Charges Chart
NYS New Hospital Language Assistance Law
Access to Healthcare for Uninsured Immigrants
Concerns Regarding Immigrants and Public Benefits
2009 NYS Income and Resource Standards and Federal Poverty Levels
Documentation Guide: Citizenship and Immigrant Health Coverage in New York State
Quick Guide to Public Charge and Receipt to Public Benefits
Diabetes in Pregnancy : How to Have a Healthy Outcome for Mother and Baby
March 12, 2009
Presentation by Tracy Kuehn, Northeast Health Diabetes Center
Literacy: The Key to Family Health
December 11, 2008
Presentation by Polly Hartman, retired Children's Librarian at Bethlehem Library
Child Support : Implications for the Health of Infant and Children:
October 16, 2008
Presentation by Jo Katz, attorney for the Legal Project.
Listening to Mothers: The Aftermath of Cesareans
September 25, 2008
We examined cesarean section and its impact on babies delivered too soon, effects on initiating breastfeeding, bonding between mother and child, and chances of developing postpartum depression.
This conference was intended to help those who work with pregnant women and new mothers understand the potential effects of having a cesarean section.
Keynote speaker, Dr. Eugene Declercq, Assistant Dean and Doctoral Education Professor of Maternal and Child Health at Boston University, explored the risks and reasons for cesarean section.
Other Featured Speakers:
- Patti Lane on the impact of cesareans on breastfeeding initiation and success
- Christie Craigie-Carter on the emotional repercussions of cesareans
- Melinda Kane on educating to reduce the cesarean rate, supporting women during cesarean recovery, and preparation for Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
- Panel discussion on facilitating a healthy birth.
Conference Materials
DeClercq's Slide Presentation(PDF)
Boston Globe Article Written by Dr. Declercq
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