Currently On Prevention WV: Family Planning

On the current edition of the Prevention WV television show, Denise Smith and Tisha Reed share information about WV’s family planning program (304.558.5388).

Additional information about Prevention WV, including show times and channels, is available at PrevNET.org.

National 3D Month

December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month.

Additional information and resources are available at
www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/Impaired_Driving/index.html.

Currently on Prevention West Virginia TV

On the current edition of the Prevention WV television show, Rev. James Patterson of the Partnership of African American Churches discusses his organization’s community development and prevention efforts.

Additional information about Prevention WV, including show times and channels, is available at PrevNET.org.

WVPRC Continues Monthly Training Series

December 9, 2010 (9 am - 4:30 pm) - WVPRC in Dunbar
Discovering Well-Being From The Inside-Out

Additional Details (including online registration):http://www.prevnet.org/trainings.aspx

Reports Highlight Prevention Capacity Growth

Since 2004, West Virginia received and implemented a federal Strategic Prevention Framework Grant that resulted in the increased capacity of state and county coalitions that focus on substance abuse and other prevention initiatives.

The multi-year SPF grant ended this September, but many reports and documents are available that highlight our state’s accomplishments.

Of particular interest are:
--a scholarly journal article (The Power of Process: A Story of Collaboration and Community Change. Journal of Community Development);

--a dissertation (Regional Learning Opportunities: A Story of Place-Based Learning Among Adults in WV);

--and two end-of-project wrap up reports:
• WV SPF SIG Final Qualitative Evaluation Report
• WV SPF SIG Final Grant Closeout Report 2004-2010


Additional Info about WV’s SPF SIG Implementation is available at:
http://www.prevnet.org/spfsig/default.aspx

All evaluation reports are available at:
http://www.prevnet.org/spfsig/reports.aspx

November 2010 Health Observances & Resources

•American Diabetes Month
RESOURCE: WV Diabetes Prevention & Control Program
•COPD Awareness Month
RESOURCE: WV Asthma Education & Prevention Program
•Lung/Stomach/Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
RESOURCE: WV Comprehensive Cancer Program
•Prematurity Awareness Month
RESOURCE: March of Dimes, WV Chapter
•Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month
RESOURCE: American Heart Association
•Nov 8-14: Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
•Nov 8-14: National Drug Facts Week
•Nov 18: Great American Smokeout
RESOURCE: WV Div. of Tobacco Prevention
•Nov 20: National Survivors of Suicide Day
RESOURCE: WV Suicide Council

Source/Additional Info: www.healthfinder.gov

WVPRC To Offer Ethics Training w/ CEUs in November

November 8, 2010 (9 am - 4:30 pm) - WVPRC in Dunbar

Ethics Seminars for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and Approved Licensed Professional Supervisors (ALPS)

Additional Details (including online registration): www.PrevNET.org/trainings.aspx