Concerned over studies demonstrating that between 20% and 68% of patients prescribed aerosol devices did not use them correctly enough to benefit from their use, several of the ACCP NetWorks collaborated to produce these handouts. Also available in English and Spanish on the ACCP Web site at www.chestnet.org/ patients/guides/inhaledDevices.php, the handouts can be downloaded and printed by health- care providers and patients.
It is our hope that these materials will help your patients breathe easier. To receive a free packet of the Spanish version handouts, e-mail your request to Spanishmaterials@chestnet.org with your complete mailing address. A limited supply is available.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Attend Luncheon - Delegate Melanie Rapp to Speak
EAT, MEET AND LEARN
Members of the GVPCCC have expressed concern over their seeming inability to get the message, across to the legislators, concerning their need for legislative support with regard to issues that are affecting their clients.
Melanie Rapp, Member of the House of Delegates for the Ninety-Sixth District, has agreed to speak at a luncheon at which she will address the issue of contacting and getting across your message to legislators. She will speak about the best ways and the best times to make contact with state legislators in order to speak with them about your needs for the support of or introduction of specific legislation. She will speak about the use of e-mail, direct mail, telephoning, visiting at the local office or the Richmond Office, visiting the legislators while in session and out of session and the like. It should be a most beneficial presentation with Delegate Rapp speaking about matters which will be of benefit to us in our advocacy role.
Melanie Rapp was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent the 96th District in a special election in December of 2000, filling the vacancy created when her predecessor, Jo Ann Davis, was elected to Congress. Delegate Rapp was re-elected to full two-year terms in 2001, 2003 and 2005. She currently serves on the House Education, General Laws, and Privileges and Elections Committees. She also serves as a Deputy Whip for the House Republican Caucus and serves as a sub-committee chairman of the Teachers and Administrative Action Committee and the Housing Affordability and Real Estate Policy.
The Luncheon
Wednesday, November 14
12:00 - 1:30pm
Auditorium A of the MIH Conference Center
We need your response on or before Wednesday, November 7. Please call 886-6025 if you plan to attend. Thank you.
Members of the GVPCCC have expressed concern over their seeming inability to get the message, across to the legislators, concerning their need for legislative support with regard to issues that are affecting their clients.
Melanie Rapp, Member of the House of Delegates for the Ninety-Sixth District, has agreed to speak at a luncheon at which she will address the issue of contacting and getting across your message to legislators. She will speak about the best ways and the best times to make contact with state legislators in order to speak with them about your needs for the support of or introduction of specific legislation. She will speak about the use of e-mail, direct mail, telephoning, visiting at the local office or the Richmond Office, visiting the legislators while in session and out of session and the like. It should be a most beneficial presentation with Delegate Rapp speaking about matters which will be of benefit to us in our advocacy role.
Melanie Rapp was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent the 96th District in a special election in December of 2000, filling the vacancy created when her predecessor, Jo Ann Davis, was elected to Congress. Delegate Rapp was re-elected to full two-year terms in 2001, 2003 and 2005. She currently serves on the House Education, General Laws, and Privileges and Elections Committees. She also serves as a Deputy Whip for the House Republican Caucus and serves as a sub-committee chairman of the Teachers and Administrative Action Committee and the Housing Affordability and Real Estate Policy.
The Luncheon
Wednesday, November 14
12:00 - 1:30pm
Auditorium A of the MIH Conference Center
We need your response on or before Wednesday, November 7. Please call 886-6025 if you plan to attend. Thank you.
Monday, October 29, 2007
CHKD Healthy You Program - Registered Dietitians & Licensed Social Workers Positions Available
Needed: Registered dietitians and Licensed clinical social workers to work as contract workers for the CHKD Healthy You weight management program. These positions are grant funded and will be in Williamsburg beginning in 2008. If interested please contact Babs Benson, program manager at 668-7035 or by e-mail at bensonbr@chkd.org as soon as possible.
New Resources from www.childrenshealthcampaign.org
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Who are these children, and why is health insurance important for them? This fact sheet provides the answers. (April 2007)
Why Do School-Aged Children Need Health Insurance? A quick fact sheet on the importance of health coverage for school-aged children. (March 2007)
Why Do School-Aged Children Need Health Insurance? A quick fact sheet on the importance of health coverage for school-aged children. (March 2007)
Friday, October 19, 2007
1st Annual CINCH Membership Conference - Don't miss out!
1st Annual CINCH Membership Conference is scheduled for Friday, October 26, 2007, from 11:30 a.m. at Norfolk's Workforce Development Center. This is a FREE Conference but you MUST REGISTER at CINCH@EVMS.EDU.
Do you know someone or an organization who is an outstanding advocate for children’s health? Do they deserve an award? If yes, CINCH will be hosting the first annual Hampton Roads Child Health Advocacy Awards Ceremony during the conference. Please do not miss out on this wonderful opportunity to submit your nomination for someone to be recognized for their work in child health and to recognize those who have stood out in our community as a child health advocate. The deadline is Wednesday, October 23rd!! Please call 668-6426 if you need a nomination form.
Child Health Advocacy Awards for following categories:
□ Grass Roots Advocate
□ Community Leader
□ Community Change Agent
□ Faith Based Advocate
□ School Health Advocate
□ Policy and/or Legislative Advocate
□ Organization – Community Change Agent
□ Organization – Advocate in Action
Do you know someone or an organization who is an outstanding advocate for children’s health? Do they deserve an award? If yes, CINCH will be hosting the first annual Hampton Roads Child Health Advocacy Awards Ceremony during the conference. Please do not miss out on this wonderful opportunity to submit your nomination for someone to be recognized for their work in child health and to recognize those who have stood out in our community as a child health advocate. The deadline is Wednesday, October 23rd!! Please call 668-6426 if you need a nomination form.
Child Health Advocacy Awards for following categories:
□ Grass Roots Advocate
□ Community Leader
□ Community Change Agent
□ Faith Based Advocate
□ School Health Advocate
□ Policy and/or Legislative Advocate
□ Organization – Community Change Agent
□ Organization – Advocate in Action
SCHIP Update - Override vote fails
Jill A. Hanken, Staff Attorney, Virginia Poverty Law Center sent the following information:
The House failed to override the President’s veto of the SCHIP bill on a 273 to 156 vote. With 429 members voting, the override needed 286 votes – so they needed 13 more votes.
The Virginia votes stayed the same:
Voting for the bill and the veto override: Bobby Scott, Rick Boucher, Jim Moran, Tom Davis and Frank Wolf
Voting against the bill – Eric Cantor, Bob Goodlatte, Virgil Goode, Thelma Drake, Randy Forbes
Please express your thanks and disappointment, as appropriate!
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to hold a news conference later today. I understand there will still be a push to insure 10 million uninsured children (6 million already on SCHIP, and add 4 million more). Discussions about details and new compromises should begin soon.
The House failed to override the President’s veto of the SCHIP bill on a 273 to 156 vote. With 429 members voting, the override needed 286 votes – so they needed 13 more votes.
The Virginia votes stayed the same:
Voting for the bill and the veto override: Bobby Scott, Rick Boucher, Jim Moran, Tom Davis and Frank Wolf
Voting against the bill – Eric Cantor, Bob Goodlatte, Virgil Goode, Thelma Drake, Randy Forbes
Please express your thanks and disappointment, as appropriate!
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to hold a news conference later today. I understand there will still be a push to insure 10 million uninsured children (6 million already on SCHIP, and add 4 million more). Discussions about details and new compromises should begin soon.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Norfolk City Council Meeting, Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:00 PM
Dear Allies Against Asthma Work Group Members,
We need members to attend this meeting, especially (but not limited to) Norfolk residents. Please let us know if you can attend. . If we can have one CINCH member speak, they can say they are speaking also on behalf of CINCH and ask all members present to stand. Non-Norfolk residents can also attend, but cannot speak. So, the more people we have there, the better!
Here is a link to the guidelines for speakers: http://www.norfolk.gov/City_Hall/guidelinesCC.asp
Here is a link to all the contact information for the city council members – please write a letter, email, or fax: http://www.norfolk.gov/City_Hall/ContactInfoCC.asp. You may also e-mail council members at ccouncil@norfolk.gov
Here is some background information:
Norfolk City Council Meeting, Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:00 PM
In case you are unaware, the Norfolk City Council is considering a ban on smoking in restaurants. The issue was initially brought forward by Terry Whibley and was considered "dead" at one point because of economic concerns. Since then many people have raised concerns allowing the issue to be placed back on the table. Eric Lowe wrote an editorial (text below) with 2 other physicians as concerned citizens and all are going to be speaking at the Oct 23rd City Council meeting in support of the ban. If you know any of the city council please let them know how you feel about the potential ban. Eric has said to please feel free to e-mail him any thoughts or suggestions.
Sincerely,
Department of Pediatrics
We need members to attend this meeting, especially (but not limited to) Norfolk residents. Please let us know if you can attend. . If we can have one CINCH member speak, they can say they are speaking also on behalf of CINCH and ask all members present to stand. Non-Norfolk residents can also attend, but cannot speak. So, the more people we have there, the better!
Here is a link to the guidelines for speakers: http://www.norfolk.gov/City_Hall/guidelinesCC.asp
Here is a link to all the contact information for the city council members – please write a letter, email, or fax: http://www.norfolk.gov/City_Hall/ContactInfoCC.asp. You may also e-mail council members at ccouncil@norfolk.gov
Here is some background information:
Norfolk City Council Meeting, Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:00 PM
In case you are unaware, the Norfolk City Council is considering a ban on smoking in restaurants. The issue was initially brought forward by Terry Whibley and was considered "dead" at one point because of economic concerns. Since then many people have raised concerns allowing the issue to be placed back on the table. Eric Lowe wrote an editorial (text below) with 2 other physicians as concerned citizens and all are going to be speaking at the Oct 23rd City Council meeting in support of the ban. If you know any of the city council please let them know how you feel about the potential ban. Eric has said to please feel free to e-mail him any thoughts or suggestions.
Sincerely,
Department of Pediatrics
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