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Research reveals dangerous midlife switch of ditching activity to sit still
August 23, 2018
People are falling into a trap of greater inactivity during middle age, according to new research from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), which calls for its findings to be considered in future national physical activity guidelines.
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8 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Don't Eat Enough Fruits and Veggies
August 22, 2018
You might not love ’em, but here’s why you should eat your fruits and veggies anyway.
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Any Weight Loss Can Be Healthful, but More Can Be Much Better
August 15, 2018
The New York Times interviewed Dr. Gregory Knell about his research, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings co-authored by Dr. Kelley Pettee Gabriel, revealing it pays to think big when it comes to weight loss.
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A Complete Set of Skills: Using Project Management in Public Health
You need to know why you should engage stakeholders, and identify who those stakeholders might be, but also how to do that. That’s where project management comes in. Being able to deliver the right stuff, at the right time, for the right amount of money is essential.
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TOAW Keynote Spotlight: Dr. Amelie Ramirez
Dr. Ramirez is an internationally renowned health disparities researcher at UT Health San Antonio and has 30 years of experience conducting behavioral and communications projects to reduce cancer, increase screening rates and clinical trial participation, prevent tobacco use, and improve healthy lifestyles among U.S. Latinos.
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Workplace Spotlight: North East Independent School District
The North East Independent School District (North East ISD) serves the north central and northeast areas of Bexar County. It is the second largest school district in San Antonio and as of last September, North East ISD received the Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite designation for 85 of their worksites.
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It’s important for parents to talk to their kids about the dangers of e-cigarettes and the impact nicotine has on their developing brain. Here is some information to help: http://go.usa.gov/xPYP6 pic.twitter.com/DjGkLPeS8i
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21 September
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Register now for next week’s Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Forum and learn about the City of Austin and Travis County’s plan for better health where we live, work, and play. RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/CHACHIP pic.twitter.com/cKGNekPs8n
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22 September
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If the @Surgeon_General is dropping the mic, maybe it's time to listen. https://twitter.com/Surgeon_General/status/1042721923346649095 …
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Join us on October 11 in Houston for the 2018 Philip R. Nader Legacy of Health Lectureship! Drs. Steven Abrams and Radek Bukowski will discuss prenatal and postnatal health research and practices. REGISTER TODAY! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-philip-r-nader-legacy-of-health-lectureship-tickets-49491871520 …
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Proud that 95 of the 461 America's #HealthiestSchools are from Texas! See the list here: http://bit.ly/2vqPKJq #LoneStarState pic.twitter.com/rP8Lkrwtox
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20 September
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Please re-tweet! We are looking for excellent candidates for a UTHealth School of Public Health, Austin, Texas, Nutrition Faculty Search https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/austin-texas-nutrition-faculty-search-steven-kelder/?published=t …
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Have thoughts about what makes for a healthier community? Learn about the City of Austin and Travis County's plan for better health where we live, work, and play, and provide input at the Community Health Improvement Plan Forum next week. pic.twitter.com/gyUZb6hEeU
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18 September
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Haven't registered for the @SouthernObesity Summit? Registration is still open! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWuTBg8r9gU&feature=youtu.be …
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These maps tell the story. We have to get upstream and target the root causes of obesity to prevent it from devastating our nation. Join us as we look at obesity prevention through the health equity lens in Charleston WV Oct 22-24 http://southernobesitysummit.org https://twitter.com/CDCObesity/status/1040314168027443201 …
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Did you miss our 11th Annual Texas Health Champion Award Ceremony yesterday? Watch the whole thing here at your own pace! #TOAW2018 https://youtu.be/bblTfako82Y
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Ready, set, grow! Check out these great tips for planning and planting a student garden at your school.
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For those in the path of Hurricane Florence or with other hurricanes/floods - be sure to read these tips on keeping foods safe: https://www.eatright.org/homefoodsafety/safety-tips/food-poisoning/food-safety-in-the-home-after-a-hurricane-and-flooding … @eatright @msdcenter
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Congratulations @CHEFSanAntonio on your Texas Health Champion award!
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14 September
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Dr. Stephen Pont introducing one of our 2018 Texas Health Champions, Stephanie Kellam. #TOAW2018 #ChildhoodObesityAwarenessMonth @msdcenter @DrStephenPont pic.twitter.com/S8smjcnoGz
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14 September
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Congratulations to our Individual Texas Health Champion, Stephanie Kellam! Stephanie is the Student Wellness Coordinator at UnitedHealthcare and supports several school districts in Texas #TOAW2018 pic.twitter.com/Ew5CbLOS44
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14 September
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Congratulations to our Organizational Texas Health Champion, CHEF! Culinary Health Education for Families is a non profit in San Antonio who teaches family and children basic nutrition and practical cooking skills #TOAW2018 pic.twitter.com/j7kNNyWEVD
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14 September
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Thank you Dr. Ramirez for your inspiring talk! @SaludAmerica #TOAW2018 pic.twitter.com/vKzQUS2Exq
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14 September
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The newest action pack from @SaludAmerica is the School Food Action Pantry Pack. This resource has model emails, presentations and pantry templates for free! http://Salad.to/getapantry #TOAW2018
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With increases in obesity come increases in diseases and Latinos shoulder more of that burden, @SaludAmerica was built to create change and impact Latino health
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Our keynote speaker, Dr. Amelie Ramirez, will be talking about her organization @SaludAmerica and how they promote health equity using digital strategies in Texas and beyond pic.twitter.com/OPH9PC7FgI
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3rd Annual Philip R. Nader Legacy of Health Lectureship
October 11, 2018 11:30 to October 11, 2018 1:30SAVE THE DATE: October 11, 2018
