http://www.miph.org/events Upcoming events from the Minnesota Institute of Public Health en http://www.miph.org/events/u-mn-series-%E2%80%94-can-we-heal-brain-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders <p> Get a compelling look at recent brain imaging research at the U of MN that shows brain abnormalities in children exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. What these findings may suggest about the links between brain development and common cognitive and behavioral difficulties in children with FASD will be discussed. Hear about an exciting new study that is the first to investigate a nutrient-based treatment aimed at improving brain development in children with FASD. <strong>(professional level / advanced material)</strong><p><a href="http://www.miph.org/events/u-mn-series-%E2%80%94-can-we-heal-brain-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders">read more</a></p> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:11:37 -0500 derek johnson 1122 at http://www.miph.org http://www.miph.org/events/u-mn-series-%E2%80%94-coordinated-interventions-school-home-and-healthcare-fasd <p> Hear a detailed description and rationalization of several practical, evidence-based intervention practices aimed at improving the lives of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in school, home, and healthcare environments. A case will be made that coordinating these efforts can lead to even better outcomes in all settings, and attendees will learn strategies to facilitate a successful coordinated intervention model for FASD.<strong> (professional level / advanced material)</strong><span><p><a href="http://www.miph.org/events/u-mn-series-%E2%80%94-coordinated-interventions-school-home-and-healthcare-fasd">read more</a></p> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:04:25 -0500 derek johnson 1121 at http://www.miph.org http://www.miph.org/events/mental-health-military-families-path-resilience-and-recovery <p> <br /> <br /> What systems-level and policy changes need to be implemented to increase U.S. service members’ and their families’ access to the mental health services, supports, and treatment they need? What resilience-building, self-care, or preventive measures, on an individual or systems level, should be considered and implemented prior to deployment to reduce the frequency and/or severity of mental health problems during and after combat? What solutions might increase the likelihood of successful community reintegration upon a service member’s return home?<br /> <p><a href="http://www.miph.org/events/mental-health-military-families-path-resilience-and-recovery">read more</a></p> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:15:13 -0500 derek johnson 1119 at http://www.miph.org http://www.miph.org/events/pcamn-night-saints-game <span style="font-size: xx-small; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000"> <div align="left" style="color: #000066; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt"> <span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000066"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000066"><strong>A portion of the proceeds supports Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota! </strong></span></span> </div> <div> <div>   </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000066">$15 Package includes ($23 Value): <br />  <p><a href="http://www.miph.org/events/pcamn-night-saints-game">read more</a></p> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:26:58 -0500 derek johnson 1117 at http://www.miph.org http://www.miph.org/events/fullday-introduction-somali-latino-and-hmong-cultures-0 <strong>Neighborhood House Cultural Proficiency Workshops allow you to:</strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Learn each culture’s history, family systems, beliefs, religions, and practices</span></span> </li> <li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Learn the journeys of the cultures to the United States and why they have settled in Minnesota</span></span> </li> <li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,<p><a href="http://www.miph.org/events/fullday-introduction-somali-latino-and-hmong-cultures-0">read more</a></p> Tue, 25 May 2010 08:57:00 -0500 derek johnson 1084 at http://www.miph.org http://www.miph.org/events/child-mine-raising-child-fasd-current-trends-prevention-and-intervention <p> Conference Objectives: </p> <p> <br /> 1. Understand the importance of multi-dimensional and collaborative approaches to meet the needs of those affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. </p> <p> 2. Understand the principles of human teratogenesis. </p> <p> 3. Describe the effect alcohol has on the developing fetus. </p> <p> 4. Learn about short term and long term outcomes among individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol and other drugs. </p><p><a href="http://www.miph.org/events/child-mine-raising-child-fasd-current-trends-prevention-and-intervention">read more</a></p> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:55:16 -0500 derek johnson 1118 at http://www.miph.org http://www.miph.org/events/how-economy-changing-fathers-families-and-future-expectations <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Join this professional training session for front-line staff, managers, and decision makers at community based nonprofits, government agencies, faith-based groups, schools, and other institutions that work with families and children. </span><span><span style="font-weight: bold">Online registration will be available beginning mid-August, 2010.</span></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Description</span></u> </p><p><a href="http://www.miph.org/events/how-economy-changing-fathers-families-and-future-expectations">read more</a></p> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:41:45 -0500 derek johnson 1104 at http://www.miph.org http://www.miph.org/events/how-economy-changing-fathers-families-and-future-expectations-0 <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Join this professional training session for front-line staff, managers, and decision makers at community based nonprofits, government agencies, faith-based groups, schools, and other institutions that work with families and children. </span><span><span style="font-weight: bold">Online registration will be available beginning mid-August, 2010.</span></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Description</span></u> </p><p><a href="http://www.miph.org/events/how-economy-changing-fathers-families-and-future-expectations-0">read more</a></p> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:49:51 -0500 derek johnson 1105 at http://www.miph.org http://www.miph.org/events/how-economy-changing-fathers-families-and-future-expectations-1 <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Join this professional training session for front-line staff, managers, and decision makers at community based nonprofits, government agencies, faith-based groups, schools, and other institutions that work with families and children. </span><span><span style="font-weight: bold">Online registration will be available beginning mid-August, 2010.</span></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Description</span></u> </p><p><a href="http://www.miph.org/events/how-economy-changing-fathers-families-and-future-expectations-1">read more</a></p> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:55:11 -0500 derek johnson 1106 at http://www.miph.org http://www.miph.org/events/how-economy-changing-fathers-families-and-future-expectations-2 J<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'">oin this professional training session for front-line staff, managers, and decision makers at community based nonprofits, government agencies, faith-based groups, schools, and other institutions that work with families and children. </span><span><span style="font-weight: bold">Online registration will be available beginning mid-August, 2010.</span></span> <p class="MsoNormal"> <u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Description</span></u> </p><p><a href="http://www.miph.org/events/how-economy-changing-fathers-families-and-future-expectations-2">read more</a></p> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:56:56 -0500 derek johnson 1107 at http://www.miph.org http://www.miph.org/events/how-economy-changing-fathers-families-and-future-expectations-3 <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Join this professional training session for front-line staff, managers, and decision makers at community based nonprofits, government agencies, faith-based groups, schools, and other institutions that work with families and children. </span><span><span style="font-weight: bold">Online registration will be available beginning mid-August, 2010.</span></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Description</span></u> </p><p><a href="http://www.miph.org/events/how-economy-changing-fathers-families-and-future-expectations-3">read more</a></p> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:58:41 -0500 derek johnson 1108 at http://www.miph.org http://www.miph.org/events/how-economy-changing-fathers-families-and-future-expectations-4 <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Join this professional training session for front-line staff, managers, and decision makers at community based nonprofits, government agencies, faith-based groups, schools, and other institutions that work with families and children. </span><span><span style="font-weight: bold">Online registration will be available beginning mid-August, 2010.</span></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Description</span></u> </p><p><a href="http://www.miph.org/events/how-economy-changing-fathers-families-and-future-expectations-4">read more</a></p> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:01:32 -0500 derek johnson 1109 at http://www.miph.org http://www.miph.org/events/how-economy-changing-fathers-families-and-future-expectations-5 <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Join this professional training session for front-line staff, managers, and decision makers at community based nonprofits, government agencies, faith-based groups, schools, and other institutions that work with families and children. </span><span><span style="font-weight: bold">Online registration will be available beginning mid-August, 2010.</span></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Description</span></u> </p><p><a href="http://www.miph.org/events/how-economy-changing-fathers-families-and-future-expectations-5">read more</a></p> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:04:17 -0500 derek johnson 1110 at http://www.miph.org http://www.miph.org/events/how-economy-changing-fathers-families-and-future-expectations-6 <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Join this professional training session for front-line staff, managers, and decision makers at community based nonprofits, government agencies, faith-based groups, schools, and other institutions that work with families and children. </span><span><span style="font-weight: bold">Online registration will be available beginning mid-August, 2010.</span></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Description</span></u> </p><p><a href="http://www.miph.org/events/how-economy-changing-fathers-families-and-future-expectations-6">read more</a></p> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:06:00 -0500 derek johnson 1111 at http://www.miph.org