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Monthly Update | December 2009 |
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This month's featured photo is of CRI President Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United States (2002-2006), and chairperson of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, as he delivered the keynote about best practices in prevention at the national summit, "Chinese Medical and Health System Reform - Opportunities and Challenges."
(November 22, 2009, Changsha City, Hunan Province, China, © 2009 Canyon Ranch Institute, Jennifer Cabe photographer) |
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Dear Friend of Canyon Ranch Institute,
Happy holidays and warm greetings from all of us at Canyon Ranch Institute!
As we say good-bye to 2009, I reflect back on our shared mission: To catalyze the possibility of optimal health for all people by translating the best practices of Canyon Ranch and our partners to help educate, inspire, and empower every person to prevent disease and embrace a life of wellness. With this mission guiding our hearts and minds, Canyon Ranch Institute and our partners have exceeded even my own optimistic expectations, especially in these financially straining times.
A list of just a few of this year's high points, all of which happened because of you and our other incredible friends and partners, must include:
On behalf of all of us at Canyon Ranch Institute, I'd like to thank you for your continuing support, which makes all of our endeavors possible. If you would like to learn more about us or how you can become involved, please visit www.canyonranchinstitute.org/getinvolved/ or contact me.
In Good Health,
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What percent of Americans are below the proficient level in health literacy?
a) 35%
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CRI and the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Meet with Chinese Leaders and Citizens About the Importance of Chronic Disease Prevention
Changsha City, Hunan Province, China
CRI and our partner organization the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) were invited to meet with Chinese leaders as part of a health diplomacy visit to share information about health care reform in the United States, as well as discuss the best practices in U.S. health promotion and disease prevention. China is currently debating health care reform to advance the health and well-being of their approximately 1.3 billion citizens. Diseases related to unhealthy eating, lack of regular physical activity, alcohol and tobacco use, high stress, and insufficient rest are growing concerns in China.
 CRI President Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United States (2002-2006), and national chairperson of the PFCD, and Jennifer Cabe, M.A., executive director of CRI and member of the PFCD Advisory Board traveled to China for meetings with members of the Chinese Government, leading corporations, and the media, as well as clinicians, health scientists, public health practitioners, and economists, to share their expertise in disease prevention, health literacy, and management of chronic disease. Read More
Photo information: As part of a health diplomacy visit to China, CRI President Dr. Richard H. Carmona visited a hospital. (November 21, 2009, Changsha City, Hunan Province, China, © 2009 Canyon Ranch Institute, Jennifer Cabe photographer) |
CRI Health Literacy and Communication Director Andrew Pleasant Presents Time to Talk CARDIO at the Conference on Practice Improvement
Kansas City, MO
Andrew Pleasant, Ph.D., CRI Health Literacy and Communication Director, joined members of the Time to Talk CARDIO Advisory Board and others who are piloting Time to Talk CARDIO when he presented at the Conference on Practice Improvement: Constructing the Medical Home. The conference was sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. Time to Talk CARDIO - Creating A Real Dialogue In the Office - is designed to help patients and health care professionals have more productive conversations about heart health. Andrew's presentation focused on the in-clinic research CRI is conducting in partnership with Oregon Health and Science University Richmond Clinic, and the evidence base of the Time to Talk CARDIO website and tools. Read More
Click here to view a video with CRI President Dr. Richard Carmona introducing the Time to Talk CARDIO program at the national network event in Washington, D.C.
Click here to view the Winter 2009 Time to Talk CARDIO newsletter.
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CRI Presents Poster on CRI Life Enhancement Program at Urban Health Plan
Philadelphia, PA
CRI was selected to present a poster at the 137th Annual Meeting and Exposition of the American Public Health Association (APHA) held in Philadelphia November 7 through 11, 2009. Offered in the Alternative and Complementary Health Practices category, the poster was available for review by the over 12,000 conference attendees.
The poster described the program and outcomes for the first class of people who participated in the CRI Life Enhancement Program at Urban Health Plan in the South Bronx, New York. Preliminary evaluation data highlighted early trends, including increased health literacy and positive changes in blood pressure, body-mass index, weight, and depression scores. Rainy Warf, M.P.H., CHES, CRI program manager for planning and evaluation, answered questions from conference attendees who expressed interest in learning more about this new approach to advancing health literacy through an integrative health model at CRI LEP at UHP. Read More
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CRI President Dr. Richard Carmona Honored by Arizona State University College of Nursing and Health Innovation
Phoenix, AZ
CRI President Richard H. Carmona visited Arizona State University (ASU) for a series of health-related events and an award luncheon at the College of Nursing and Health Innovation, one of the largest nursing schools in the country. During the first day of the visit, Dr. Carmona joined ASU President Michael Crow, Ph.D., ASU Dean and Distinguished Foundation Professor in Nursing Bernadette Melnyk, Ph.D., R.N., CPNP/NPP, FAAN, FNAP, and a select group of hospital, health care, and foundation CEOs for a roundtable discussion. The next day, Dr. Carmona was honored at the Dream, Discover, Deliver Award luncheon, where he was presented with the Dream Award for outstanding leadership, excellence, and innovation in health care. Read More |
CRI Partnership with Cleveland Clinic Continues HealthCorps Program in Cleveland High Schools
Cleveland, OH
 Through the CRI-Cleveland Clinic partnership, the HealthCorps program is continuing for a second academic year (2009-2010) with John F. Kennedy and John Marshall high schools.
HealthCorps is a national program that recruits, trains, and employs recent college graduates as on-site coordinators at high schools. The HealthCorps empowers high school students to become educated consumers and community health advocates, and to make shifts in behavior that may be measured by changes in diet, physical fitness, emotional resilience, and self-esteem. Read More |
CRI Perspectives: A Fresh Look at Health Literacy
Health literacy has always been present, but it is only during the past two decades that research and practice are beginning to formalize and increase the effectiveness of health literacy. At CRI we weave health literacy into our partnerships and programs with the goal of helping individuals, communities, and nations make informed decisions about health and increase the health and well-being of all people. Read More |
Berry Good For You! The Wellness Community - November/December 2009
 In this article for the Wellness Community of Greater Columbus, CRI Partnerships and Policies Director Christine Sardo, M.P.H., R.D., explains why eating berries is an important component in cancer prevention.
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CRI President Dr. Richard Carmona Delivers Keynote, Recognizes American Indian Veterans
Tucson, AZ
CRI President Dr. Richard Carmona delivered the keynote at the Coalition for American Indian Veterans of Southern Arizona's third annual gathering. In his speech, Dr. Carmona, who is a Vietnam Veteran and recipient of two Purple Hearts and a bronze star, honored the American Indian Veterans for their service and dedication. Read More | |
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About Canyon Ranch Institute
Canyon Ranch Institute (CRI) is a non-profit organization that catalyzes the possibility of optimal health for all people by translating the best practices of Canyon Ranch and our partners to help educate, inspire, and empower every person to prevent disease and embrace a life of wellness. Canyon Ranch Institute and our partners believe in the power and possibility of a healthy world. More information about CRI is available at www.canyonranchinstitute.org. | |
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