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Monthly Update | September 2009 |
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This month's featured photo is of CRI President Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS,17th U.S. Surgeon General
(2002-2006), and national chairperson of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease as he delivers the keynote address at
the A. Philip Randolph Institute 40th Annual National Education Conference. (August 14, 2009, Phoenix, AZ) |
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Dear Friend of Canyon Ranch Institute,
Health, wellness, and prevention are highlighted every day in the news media and the agendas and actions of our government. At Canyon Ranch Institute, our partnerships continue to play an active role in improving the health of all people through community engagement and our work to advance health policy. Working together with our partners, all of our endeavors aim to advance health literacy, prevent disease, and eliminate health disparities to increase the health and well-being of underserved communities.
You can support us in that work at the upcoming first-ever LIVESTRONG Day Celebration at Canyon Ranch on October 8, 2009. Reserve your space today by purchasing a tax deductible ticket. This unique event will feature great food and festivities, including live and silent auctions. This is your chance to win a ride with Lance Armstrong, stay at Canyon Ranch, or have a superstar chef prepare dinner for you and your friends and family. All proceeds will equally benefit Canyon Ranch Institute and our partner the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
On behalf of all of us at Canyon Ranch Institute, thank you for your support. If you would like to learn more about us or how you can become involved, please visit www.canyonranchinstitute.org or contact me.
In Good Health,
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LIVESTRONG Day Celebration
October 8, 2009
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Canyon Ranch Institute
8600 East Rockcliff Road
Tucson, AZ 85750
Presented by
Canyon Ranch Institute and the Lance Armstrong Foundation
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| Career Opportunities |
At Canyon Ranch Institute, our team led by CRI President Dr. Richard Carmona is committed to our vision of optimal health for all people. We're expanding our leading-edge partnerships and programs, and currently Canyon Ranch Institute has open career opportunities and requests for proposals. We're seeking people who want to help educate, inspire, and empower every person to prevent disease and embrace a life of wellness. |
| Upcoming Events |
CRI Executive Director Jennifer Cabe will present "The Potential and Challenges of Highlighting Health Literacy"
September 15, 2009
Washington Plaza Hotel
Washington, D.C.
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September 16, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Johnny's Half Shell
Washington, D.C.
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September 21 - 22, 2009
Hilton Bayfront
San Diego, CA
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CRI President Dr. Richard Carmona Addresses Health Disparities and Chronic Disease in Keynote Speech at the A. Philip Randolph Institute National Education Conference
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Carmona addressed the need for an increased focus on prevention of chronic disease and public participation in creating solutions in order to reduce long-standing health disparities. "We need you to help us create a cultural transformation from a 'sick care' system to one rooted in health and prevention," Dr. Carmona told the enthusiastic and receptive audience. "Chronic diseases are among the most prevalent and costly types of illness - but they are also the most preventable." Read More
Photo information: Fred Mason, president of the Maryland/D.C. AFL-CIO and co-chair of the Maryland PFCD chapter, introduces Dr. Richard H. Carmona at the A. Philip Randolph Institute National Education Conference. (August 14, 2009, Phoenix, AZ) |
CRI Partner Time to Talk CARDIO Launches in Ohio
Dublin, OH
Time to Talk CARDIO, a new program to help patients and health care professionals make the most of their conversations about heart health by building communication skills, launched at the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians Members Assembly in Dublin, Ohio. The Ohio launch follows the successes of the Time to Talk CARDIO presentations earlier this year in New Jersey and Mississippi. Canyon Ranch Institute is coordinating in-clinic research to assess the effects of this skill-building tool among patients and health care professionals. Learn More | |
CRI President Dr. Richard Carmona Explains H1N1 Flu and Health Care Reform
Fox Business
 CRI President Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, was featured on the FOX Business show Money for Breakfast. Dr. Carmona was initially joined by other panelists on the cable news talk show to discuss the H1N1 flu virus. In a later segment that same morning, Dr. Carmona discussed the current efforts to reform the health care system. Read More |
What We Know About...Health Literacy
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - July 2009
CRI Health Literacy and Communication Director Andrew Pleasant, Ph.D., was featured in a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publication, "What We Know About" that focuses on health literacy. Dr. Pleasant was quoted on the current state of health literacy in the U.S. population and provided consultation on the document's overall content. Read More |
CRI President Dr. Richard Carmona Delivers Opening Remarks at Health Affairs Conference
Washington, D.C.
Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, president of Canyon Ranch Institute and C. Everett Koop, M.D., Sc.D., 13th Surgeon General of the United States, provided opening remarks at "Fact vs. Fiction: Key Issues in Health Reform." This one-day conference was hosted by the journal Health Affairs. In his remarks, Dr. Carmona commented on the importance of reforming the U.S. health care system. The Health Affairs conference served as a platform for discussion on the way health care is paid for and delivered. Learn More |
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Healthy Eating on a Budget
The Wellness Community Greater Cleveland -
September/October 2009
 Advice from CRI Partnerships and Policies Director Christine Sardo, M.P.H., R.D., was highlighted in The Wellness Community Greater Cleveland. Christine explained that healthy eating on a budget is all about balance. Along with providing a list of healthy, inexpensive grocery items, she said, "Planning and preparing your own meals takes more time and energy, but saves money and offers greater nutritional value." Read More |
CRI Health Literacy and Communication Director Promotes Health Literacy Awareness along U.S.-Mexico Border
Nogales, AZ
Andrew Pleasant, Ph.D., CRI health literacy and communication director, gave a health literacy presentation to members of the Santa Cruz County Adolescent Wellness Network on July 20, 2009 in Nogales, AZ. The project is supported by the State Office of Rural Health and hopes to raise the health literacy awareness and wellness levels of youth in Santa Cruz County. Santa Cruz County and the City of Nogales are located along the U.S.-Mexico border in Southern Arizona. The region is primarily composed of rural, low-income, traditionally medically underserved Hispanic/Latino communities.
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CRI Announces Request for Proposals:
Website Maintenance, Update, and Expansion
Canyon Ranch Institute is looking for a qualified firm or freelancer to maintain, update, and expand the Canyon Ranch Institute website on an ongoing basis.
Canyon Ranch Institute places great emphasis on providing easy access to all materials in a manner consistent with the principles of health literacy. Read the RFP | |
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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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