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ARCHIVE NEWS - Issue
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Rio Grande City Physician Appointed to U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission
CSTP Involved in Five Major Conferences
Mid Rio Grande Border AHEC Active in the Community
South Central AHEC Attends Rawlinson Friday Forum
South Coastal AHEC Upcoming ALSO Course
Coffee with the Principal Health Fair
South Central AHEC Coming Attractions
CSTP Happenings
Lower Rio Grande Valley Trauma Symposium
South Central HETC Matches First Year Professional Students with Communities
CSTP Meets with EPA
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Rio Grande City Physician Appointed to U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission
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On March 20, 2006, President George W. Bush appointed Dr. Antonio Falcon of Texas as a member of the United States Section of the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission. Dr. Falcon is a family physician in Rio Grande City and serves on the Texas Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee. He was elected to the Starr County Hospital District Board of Directors in 1997 and has served on the Texas Medical Foundation Board of Trustees. Dr. Falcon is a graduate of Baylor University College of Medicine.
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CSTP Involved in Five Major Conferences
Tina Fields, Ph.D., MPH
 CSTP personnel have been notified that their abstracts have been accepted for five major conferences. Jose Jones will represent CSTP at the US/Mexico Border Health Association’s 64th annual conference “Promoting Health Through Culture and Knowledge” to be held in Monterrey, Mexico, May 1-4, 2006. Tina Fields will give a continuing education course at the Health Care Workforce Conference, to be held May 4-5, in Arlington, VA. Workforce personnel from throughout the US will participate in this annual conference which explores health workforce needs.
Tina Fields will also give a presentation “Community Ready/Family Ready – All Hazards Preparedness” at the National Association of Community Health Center’s 2006 National Farmworkers Health Conference to be held May 20-24 in San Antonio, Texas. The fourth presentation will be at the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP)/GEAR-UP’s Raising the Bar in Academic Excellence annual conference to be held in Washington DC, July 23-26. Tina will be presenting on the biomedical camp that CSTP implemented last summer in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The camp, entitled “Harlingen-CSI: Follow the Evidence (Choosing a Career in Health Care)” provided 33 students with the opportunity to consider numerous health careers. Participating students were active in the U.S. Department of Education’s GEAR-UP project (out of the University of Texas Pan American) which has the mission of increasing the number of students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education. Eleven independent school districts in the LRGV participate in GEAR-UP. Finally, Dr. Fields will facilitate a session at the Texas Rural Health Association’s annual meeting to be held in Austin in August. The focus of this session will be to address mental health issues in rural Texas and to explore how specific communities have used creativity to fill the void in mental health workers.
All presentations not only showcase the contributions that all CSTP personnel are making to South Texas but will also highlight the importance of the strong infrastructure of the CSTP throughout South Texas.
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Mid Rio Grande Border AHEC Active in the Community
Julie Bazan
The Mid Rio Grande Border AHEC is off to a busy start in 2006. Following are just a few of the activities for what plans to be a banner year!
Free SAT Workshop for Juniors and Seniors
The Mid Rio Grande Border Area Health Education Center offered a free SAT workshop on Saturday, March 25, 2006, for all junior and senior students from Laredo and the surrounding area high schools. The workshop was held at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Laredo Campus Extension. The SAT workshop prepared the students for the college entrance exam. Guidance and instruction was provided in the areas of analogies, sentence completion, critical reading and math. A total of 102 students attended this workshop. By the end of the workshop, several students reported that they felt ready and confident to take the SAT test.
TAMIU Career Expo ‘06
The Mid Rio Grande Border Area Health Education Center (MRGB AHEC)participated in the Texas A&M International University’s Career Expo 06’ on Thursday, March 23, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The purpose of this annual event is to offer TAMIU students an opportunity to interact with the community and learn about career opportunities, educational opportunities and discover areas of employment that are available for them upon completion of their education at TAMIU. The MRGB AHEC provided one-on-one information to over 100 students interested in pursuing careers in the health care industry. The Career Expo 06’ was a great opportunity for the MRGB AHEC to make new contacts with students and promote the services of the MRGB AHEC program.
United Independent School District Council of Parents Training/Luncheon
The Mid Rio Grande Border Area Health Education Center hosted a training/luncheon for the United Independent School District Council of Parents on Thursday, March 23, 2006 at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Laredo Campus Extension. The purpose of this training was to inform parents of the school district’s instructional methods and policies that help in providing a learning environment for all students. The topics addressed at the training/luncheon were standardized dress for PK-elementary school, math instructional tips for parents, seven (7) period schedule for high schools and the annual parent festival. Mr. Robert J. Santos, United Independent School District Superintendent, welcomed guests and facilitated the discussion during the training. A total of 90 parents attended the event.
Free Health Career Opportunity Seminar at Laredo Community College
The Mid Rio Grande Border Area Health Education Center offered a free Health Career Opportunity Seminar at Laredo Community College on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The seminar was designed to increase the student knowledge about the many choices in health care careers. This particular seminar focused on financial aid opportunities and careers in allied health, including respiratory therapy, clinical lab sciences and dietetics. At the end of the program, students were able to interact with speakers and felt optimistic about pursuing a degree in the field of their choice. Mr. Alberto Cardenas, vice-president of the MRGB AHEC board, welcomed the students and served as moderator for the program. A total of 26 students attended the seminar.
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South Central AHEC Attends Rawlinson Friday Forum
Kimberly Ferguson, CHES
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On Friday, April 7, 2006, the South Central Area Health Education Center (AHEC) participated in Rawlinson Middle School’s Friday Forum. The Friday Forum gives students the opportunity to attend breakout sessions which provide a variety of interesting, educational, and fun topics such as music, art, photography, story-telling, cultural influences, and job-related information. The South Central AHEC participated by exposing students to forensic science through a Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) activity. The students walk into a “murder scene” and are then shown taped interviews of several murder suspects. The students take on the roles of primary investigator, evidence collectors, sketch artists, and fingerprint specialists. They collect evidence from the scene, dust for fingerprints, and compare fingerprints found to samples from the murder suspects. At the end, each team presents their theory of who committed the murder and how it was accomplished based on the evidence they collected.
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South Coastal AHEC Upcoming ALSO Course
Belinda Flores, RN
 South Coastal AHEC will be presenting an ALSO course (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics) May 4-5, 2006. The two-day course will be at The Radisson Hotel Corpus Christi Beach, Corpus Christi, Texas. This course is directed primarily toward maternity care providers, including physicians, nurses and certified nurse midwives. The course has been approved for up to 25.75 prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians and 16 contact hours for nurses by the Missouri Nurses Association.
The course goals and objectives include discussing ways of improving the management of obstetrical urgencies and emergencies which may help standardize the skills of practicing maternity care workers; and discussing the importance of utilizing regional maternity care services and identify possible barriers which might limit access.
For registration information or other questions, please contact the South Coastal AHEC office at (361) 902-6570 or (361) 902-4467.
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Coffe
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Health Fair
Dalilah Flores
On April 12, 2006, the annual “Coffee with the Principal” Health Fair was held at Eagle Pass High School for parents and staff members. The health fair was organized by Mrs. Dolores Kato and Sandra Mello-Lopez RN-BSN. Under the supervision of Mrs. Mello-Lopez, students in the Health Science Technology club screened parents and staff members for blood type, blood glucose, blood cholesterol, height and weight, and blood pressure. Over 200 parents and staff members were screened, with some participants being identified as possibly needing further medical evaluation due to abnormal screening results. In addition to the screenings, various community agencies also participated in the event by distributing important health related information on resources and services. Participating agencies included the Maverick County Hospital District; Sister Ursula Herrera, Jacqueline Frausto and other staff members from the Department of Health and Human Services; United Medical Center’s Glaucoma screening unit, “Si Se Pude” Diabetes Education program, and Family Planning; and the Maverick County Work Force Commission. The event was a great success and plans for the next annual health fair are already being made.
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South Central AHEC Moves to New Offices
Cathy Cox
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On April 6, 2006, the South Central AHEC office relocated its offices to Suite 360 on the 3rd floor of
Bluff Creek Tower.
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(210)
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South Central AHEC Coming Attractions
Judy M. Alexaitis, RN
The following are activities planned by the South Central AHEC. If there are any events or activities that you would like more information about, please give us a call!
May 6, 2006
The Autism Society of Greater San Antonio & South Central AHEC present a FREE training program,
"Building Bridges Between Home and School.”
Upon completion Texas teachers will earn 3 CPE hours (SBOE Provider Number 500537). The program will be held at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Room 3.104 A.
This training is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to work effectively with children who have autism, including teachers and parents The program will be presented by Sara Culbertson, Program Director for Treehouse Day School.
May 15, 2006
Community Approach to Careers in Health (CATCH) group presentations. Student groups from Laredo, Fredericksburg, South San Antonio and Dilley will report on their year and the Health Careers Clubs developed in their communities. Where? School of Allied Health Sciences When? May 15, 1-3 PM
June TBA, 2006
South Central AHEC presents “Youth Smoking Cessation Colloquium” at the UTHSCSA Campus from 8 a.m. – 12 noon (room TBA). Presenting will be Dr. Debra Klecan, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Klecan will discuss outcomes and findings of a curriculum developed in New Mexico in collaboration with school districts to address the issue of teen smoking and use of tobacco products.
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CSTP Happenings
New Staff Join
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Teresa Gutierrez is CSTP’s new Administrative Secretary. Teresa, formerly a temporary employee, was so valued for her skills that we hired her as a permanent employee. If you call CSTP, Theresa’s voice will be the first you hear.
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Yolanda Colunga filled the Administratiave Assistant I position vacated following Sandra Rodriguez’s recent promotion. Yolanda came to CSTP having several years on the UTHSCSA campus. Much of Yolanda’s initial effort will focus on the International Academy for Workforce Development. Welcome to CSTP, Teresa and Yolanda!.
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Lower Rio Grande Valley Trauma Symposium
Tina T. Fields, Ph.D., MPH
Over 330 first responders, nurses, and physicians attended the 9th Annual Trauma Symposium, held on South Padre Island, April 5-6. Sherry Snider and Aly Fox, CSTP Interns, showcased the International Academy of Workforce Development at the exhibitors’ session. Numerous instructors from the International Academy (such as Ken Schaaf, Roy Garza, and Sal Robles) were involved in the planning of the conference and also made presentations. Topics covered at the symposium included forensic dentistry, ATV 4-wheelers and trauma, rapid intubation, penetrating neck injuries, geriatric trauma, running trauma codes, and preserving evidence at a scene. The conference not only provided an opportunity to showcase the International Academy, but it also provided the opportunity for CSTP personnel to network with valued partners throughout South Texas and to continue to learn other education areas in which CSTP and UTHSCSA can provide assistance.
Make plans now to attend next year‘s 10th Annual Trauma Symposium at the Shearton Resort, South Padre Island, Texas, on April 19th & 20th, 2007. Special events will be held in honor of this 10th anniversary. Watch the E-news for more details as they become available.
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South Central HETC Matches First Year Professional Students with Communities
Tina T. Fields, Ph.D., MPH
Jose Jones, South Central Health Education Training Center program coordinator, continues to work with Dr. Abraham Verghese to implement health fairs in colonias throughout South Texas. On March 4th, eleven first-year medical students participated in a colonia health fair outside of Corpus Christi. The South Coastal AHEC joined with HETC to increase the number of screening services provided at the health fair. These health screenings are designed to provide first year medical students with an appreciation of environmental conditions within colonias, but also provide our future physicians with an appreciation for knowing how the environment may impact their patients’ compliance. The project has been so successful that we are currently planning to expand the program and include dental, dental hygiene, physician assistant students.
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CSTP Meets with EPA
Tina T. Fields, Ph.D., MPH
 Patrick Young, ATSDR regional representative at DHHS Region VI, invited CSTP to a round table discussion in Dallas on March 9. The purpose of the meeting was to identify further partnerships between CSTP and the federal government. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) /Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), the Office of Border Health, Office of Minority Health, and the American Association of Medical Toxicologists/Poison Control Centers were represented at the session. As a result of this meeting, CSTP will be working with Poison Control Centers/AAMT to sponsor a conference on the medical and psychological consequences of toxic industrial chemicals and toxic industrial materials at the Laredo Medical Center, Laredo, Texas.
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