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CHHCD to Work with Alabama-Coushatta
More Medical Students to Train in South Texas
South San Antonio Health Careers Club (HOPE)
Alamo Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Practice Management Seminar
SAT Workshop planned for Mid Rio Grande Border AHEC students
Motivational Seminars for Post-Secondary Students
Mid Rio Grande Border Student/Trainee Housing Program
9th Annual Cancer Update
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CHHCD to Work with Alabama-Coushatta
TLarry Morning Star, DrPH
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Alabama-Coushatta
Tribal Council
Front Row:
Cheryl Downing,
member; Second
Chief Colabe III
Clem F.
Sylestine;
Principal Chief
Oscola Clayton
M. Sylestine;
Morris Bullock,
Treasurer
Back Row:
Herbert Johnson,
Sr., member;
Kevin P. Battise,
Vice-Chairman;
McClamroch
Battise,
Chairman; Clint
Poncho,
Secretary;
Ronnie Thomas,
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The Center for Health and Health Care Disparities (CHHCD), under the direction of Dr. Larry Morning Star, recently received approval from the Tribal Council of the Alabama-Coushatta to establish a working relationship. Following a vote of 6-0, the Tribal Council outlined ways the CHHCD could provide the Alabama-Coushatta with technical assistance and outreach activities for future health projects.
SThis health collaborative will build on the previous health efforts by Dr. William McNutt (UTMB). While providing health surveillance efforts in 1962, Dr. McNutt genotyped the entire tribal membership and unknowingly set precedence for the identification of type II diabetes mellitus among the tribal membership. In a follow up study funded by Indian Health Services in 1990, Dr. Sudah Shaheb (UTMB), Dr. Bob Morrow (UTSPH), Dr. Melania Mouzzon (Houston) and Dr. Morning Star conducted a health needs assessment. This assessment also identified tribal youth and adult members who exhibited symptoms of acanthosis nigricans and provided comprehensive results. Acanthosis nigricans has been utilized as a possible identifier of higher risk for type II diabetes and these factors were also a landmark case. It is anticipated that the third phase of a this longitudinal study will also include a family health history and oral history of chronic disease among all tribal members.
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More Medical Students to Train in South Texas
Belinda Flores, RN
 South Coastal AHEC and The University of North Texas Health Science Center College of Osteopathic Medicine have partnered together to train 12 third-year medical students in South Texas beginning in July 2006. The agreement is for the students to do their 3rd and 4th year in South Texas. The students would rotate at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Memorial and help care for the indigent population of South Texas. The students would also have an opportunity to rotate with the rural physicians of the Coastal Bend area and learn more about rural medicine. It is anticipated that the program will increase the medical students’ interest in staying in South Texas to practice.
After meeting with the students at University of North Texas Health Science Center College of Osteopathic Medicine, the proposal was so well received that the faculty had to figure out a selection process because student interest was so high. The need for physicians and other health care providers continues to grow in rural South Texas and we believe this is another step in the right direction to continue promoting health careers in South Texas. We are excited and looking forward to working with the students of University of North Texas Health Science Center College of Osteopathic Medicine and collaborating with other health science centers in the near future.
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South San Antonio Health Careers Club (HOPE)
Lori Alvarado & Kimberly Ferguson, CHES
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Doug Bearden
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Antonio High
School
students
about
Clinical
Laboratory
Sciences at
The
University
of Texas
Health
Science
Center at
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This past summer five high school students from South San Antonio High School in San Antonio, Texas had the opportunity to participate in the Community Approach to Careers in Health (CATCH) Academy, a core function of the South Central Area Health Education Center’s health careers program. Three other South Texas high schools had student representatives take part in this same one-week program held at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). These students actively participated in lectures and hands-on activities centered around various allied health careers. These high school students made a commitment to take back their experiences upon returning to their communities. Each group was to lead their peers in a project to enhance health awareness in their respective communities.
Seven months ago, students representing South San High School organized a group called Project H.O.P.E. Their goal was to provide Health Occupations, Programs, and Education to their fellow students, in hopes of addressing problems that affect many high schools today such as high drop-out rates, teen pregnancies, obesity, diabetes, the college admission process and many other issues.
Almost every Monday after school, meetings are held and decisions are made by the Project sor, Ms. Millicent Marcha, and by Lori Aleman, Julie Ramirez, Fidel Arrellano, Victoria Acuna, Jose Mendoza, Bianca Encarnacion, Alexis Suarez, Stephanie Cantu, Clarissa Perez, Tiarra Castro and other members of the group. Project H.O.P.E. has coordinated and hosted many activities throughout the 2005-2006 school year:
September
Participation in 8th grade orientation to help recruit future members
October
Passing out flyers on the health risks of drugs, in conjunction with Gonzaba
Medical Group diabetes testing.
January
Blood pressure testing for students and staff
Walking buddy sign-up and pedometer walking program
March
Science night, dietitian lecture and elementary school visits
Future activities may include lectures on STD education and college admissions, participation in career fairs and visits to local health clinics and hospitals.
Project H.O.P.E. members look forward to making a difference in the lives of students at South San High School and guiding them toward a hopeful future.
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Alamo Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Kimberly Ferguson, CHES
The South Central AHEC was invited to exhibit at the 49th Annual Alamo Regional Science and Engineering Fair held March 10-11, 2006 at St. Mary’s University. The South Central AHEC was able to showcase its programs as well as provide health careers information to students, parents, and teachers. The fair was hosted by the Alamo Regional Academy of Science and Engineering (ARASE). Students from home schools, private, parochial, charter, and public schools were in attendance. The students compete with displays for awards, scholarships, and the opportunity to advance to the ExxonMobile Texas Science and Engineering Fair and the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF).
Through this fair the students learn the research skills of how to conduct a literature review, design and conduct an experiment, conduct statistical analysis or results, write an organized scientific paper, communicate findings to the judges, as well as learning the power and limitations of science.
For the past 50 years, ARASE has been fostering principals of good science by developing a life-long interest in science and engineering among middle and high school students. ARASE provides a vehicle for students in grades 6-12 to present their science research projects before members of the scientific, engineering, and medical community.
The mission of ARASE is to advance public understanding and appreciation of science, engineering, and technology, to advance academic opportunities for students and underrepresented groups, and to encourage students to seek careers in science, engineering, and technology.
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Practice Management Seminar
Belinda Flores, RN
South Coastal AHEC sponsored a practice management seminar on March 8 & 9, 2006. The Seminar was held in collaboration with the Corpus Christi Family Practice Residency Program and Driscoll Children’s Hospital Residency Program. The seminar covered steps to setting up a medical practice, financial management, medical records, coding and collections.
Carolyn Todd Mahon, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., president of Medical Business Institute was the speaker. She is nationally recognized for her presentations on practice management. The seminar was attended by 60 physicians. The audience was pleased with the information that was presented and found it very useful. South Coastal AHEC plans to continue to sponsoring this seminar for years to come to help physicians start up their practices in South Texas.
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SAT Workshop planned for Mid Rio Grande Border AHEC students
Julie Bazan
During the month of February, the Mid Rio Grande Border AHEC met with counselors from United Independent School District, Laredo Independent School District and regional schools to plan a free SAT Workshop for Saturday, March 25, 2006, at the Laredo Campus Extension of the University of Texas Health at San Antonio. All juniors and seniors will be encouraged to attend. The MRGB AHEC staff will be visiting the schools throughout the month of March to recruit students.
If you or someone you know is interested in attending this workshop, call (956)712-0037 or email us at
mrgbahec@grandecom.net.
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Motivational Seminars for Post-Secondary Students
Julie Bazan
During the month of February, the Post-Secondary HCOP Committee held several meetings to develop the programs for the upcoming Post-Secondary Seminars. In an effort to serve all post-secondary students, the Mid Rio Grande Border AHEC is planning to offer one seminar at Laredo Community College and one at Texas A&M International University. The goal of these seminars is to encourage students to go beyond a four-year degree in their educational goals.
These seminars are scheduled for the month of March and April at Texas A&M International University and at Laredo Community College. For additional information, call (956)712-0037 or email at
mrgbahec@grandecom.net.
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Mid Rio Grande Border Student/Trainee Housing Program
Julie Bazan
The Mid Rio Grande Border AHEC continues to provide housing assistance for students/trainees that choose the Mid Rio Grande Border region as their training site. Since September 2005, a total of 62 students/trainees specializing in the areas of dentistry, physical therapy, medicine, nursing and allied health programs have been provided housing during their rotations.
If you would like additional information about the MRGB AHEC housing program or would like to apply four housing, call (956)712-0037 or email at
mrgbahec@grandecom.net.
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9th Annual Cancer Update
Julie Bazan
The MRGB AHEC, in collaboration with Doctors Hospital of Laredo, is planning the 9th Annual Cancer Update conference for Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio – Laredo Campus Extension. The conference program will consist of three well renowned speakers - Dr. James L. Wilder, Dr. Douglas J. Scothorn, and Dr. Alex Miller – who specialize in oncology. The conference is open to all health care providers and continuing education hours will be made available for nurses and physicians.
For registration or other information call (956)712-0037 or email at
mrgbahec@grandecom.net.
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