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This month's featured photo is of CRI President Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, presenting the keynote address at the National Hispanic Council on Aging conference in Washington, D.C. on September 29, 2010.
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Dear Friend of Canyon Ranch Institute,
As a reader of this newsletter, you know that Canyon Ranch Institute and our partners are collaborating with diverse communities to help redefine health in terms of disease prevention. This month we want to highlight two CRI partnerships that focus on empowering young people to prevent disease and experience optimal wellness. While you're reading about these partnerships, I hope you're enjoying an October full of happiness and good health. If you aren't feeling as joyful or as healthy as you want to be, please keep reading for inspiration!
Our newest partnership is with BSCS (Biological Sciences Curriculum Study) and will develop curriculum for students in grades K-12 to help advance health literacy about preventing and managing type 2 diabetes. The project is funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders and recognizes the fact that as obesity rates in children continue to soar, type 2 diabetes - a disease that used to be seen mostly in adults over age 45 - is unfortunately becoming more common in young people.
For over 20 years, Canyon Ranch guests have experienced the life-affirming Life Enhancement Program (LEP) offered in Tucson. Today, the CRI LEP transfers the best practices of Canyon Ranch to underserved communities. Young adults participating in the CRI Life Enhancement Program (CRI LEP) in Cleveland are learning how to prevent chronic disease. The CRI LEP in Cleveland is a partnership with Cleveland Clinic and is the first CRI LEP focused exclusively on young adults. Click here to read about some very committed young people who are redefining what "health" means to them - and how to get it!
On behalf of all of us at Canyon Ranch Institute, thank you for your continuing support of our programs that help empower all people to prevent disease and embrace a life of wellness. If you would like to learn more about how you can become involved, please click here or contact me.
In Good Health,
Jennifer Cabe, M.A.
Executive Director and Board Member, Canyon Ranch Institute
Jennifer@canyonranchinstitute.org
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| Upcoming Events | American Public Health Association 138th Annual Meeting & Expo
CRI team members and our partners will present about numerous public health and wellness issues. See box below for detailed information on presentations.
November 6 to 10, 2010
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202
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APHA Line-Up
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Test Your Knowledge
| Approximately how much do women in the U.S. spend on obesity-related expenses
each year?
a) $2,400
b) $3,500
c) $4,900
Click here for the answer and to
learn more about the individual
economic costs of obesity.
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CRI Launches New Partnership with BSCS to Develop Curriculum about Type 2 Diabetes
CRI is a member of a new partnership led by BSCS (Biological Sciences Curriculum Study) that was awarded a three-year, $3.3 million contract from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). With this funding from NIDDK, the partnership will develop curriculum materials for students in grades K-12 that will focus on improving health literacy about type 2 diabetes. Read More
Read the news release
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First CRI Life Enhancement Program Focused on Young Adults Launches in Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
 The CRI-Cleveland Clinic Life Enhancement Program in Cleveland, OH, launched its first group on September 14. Over time, CRI and our partner the Cleveland Clinic will introduce 100 young people to the Canyon Ranch and CRI integrative health model. The CRI LEP in Cleveland is the first CRI LEP to focus exclusively on young adults, and is conducted at the Cleveland Job Corps facilities. Read More |
Fellowships Awarded for 2010 CRI LIVESTRONG Program - Celebrating Life After Cancer
Tucson, AZ
 CRI has selected eight cancer survivors to participate in the week-long CRI LIVESTRONG Fellowship Program, Celebrating Life After Cancer, at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, October 24-31, 2010. The CRI LIVESTRONG Fellows will experience integrative approaches to health and wellness by participating in activities developed by Canyon Ranch and CRI experts on a variety of topics including nutrition, exercise, and stress management. Read More
Read the news release
Photo information: Fellows from the 2009 CRI LIVESTRONG Fellowship Program participate in a meditation class at Canyon Ranch.
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CRI President Dr. Richard H. Carmona Presents Keynote at 5th Annual Obesity Congress
Washington, D.C.
Addressing obesity experts from government agencies as well as the public and private sectors, CRI President Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United States (2002-2006), opened the 5th Annual Obesity Congress in Washington, D.C. In his keynote, "Overcoming Obesity - Moving Forward with Balanced Approaches," Dr. Carmona emphasized that addressing the complexities of the obesity epidemic requires multipronged approaches, such as collaborative public-private partnerships. Read More
Read the Huffington Post article, "Childhood Obesity: Fighting for the Future Health of America's Youth," authored by Dr. Carmona.
Read the Spanish-language article, "Nuestros hijos y la batalla contra la obesidad," authored by Dr. Carmona and featured in El Diario/La Prensa.
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CRI Partner The George Washington University Releases Reports on Obesity
Washington, D.C.
CRI partner The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services recently released two reports that could shape the way individuals and society address the growing rate of obesity:
·The State-by-State Analysis of Obesity Coverage surveys the current landscape of the prevention and treatment of obesity on individual state levels, and compiles the data in a series of charts. Read More
· A Heavy Burden: The Individual Costs of Being Overweight and Obese in the United States reveals the individual economic burdens of obesity, as well as the disparities between men and women. Read More
 Read the corresponding USA Today article, "Obesity's yearly costs: $4,879 for a woman, $2,646 for a man." |
CRI Health Literacy and Research Director Dr. Andrew Pleasant Speaks on Building Awareness of Health Literacy at Arizona Public Health Association Annual Meeting
Scottsdale, AZ
As part of the Arizona Health Literacy Coalition's continuing efforts to raise awareness about health literacy in Arizona, CRI Health Literacy and Research Director Andrew Pleasant, Ph.D., presented at the Arizona Public Health Association's annual meeting "Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges." Andrew joined Jutta Ulrich of Health Guide America and Marti Lindsey of the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy in presenting "Health Literacy: Building Awareness in Arizona." Read More
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Commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The American Program Bureau - October 1, 2010
Every year, approximately 192,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in the United States. CRI President Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, was one of several speakers featured on the American Program Bureau's online video gallery to commemorate October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In his video, Dr. Carmona speaks about the importance of knowing your family health history and learning about your risk factors for breast cancer. Read More
Read the award-winning Peoples' Piece - Cancer: What it Means to You, a booklet that provides best practices in cancer prevention and survivorship in an easy-to-understand style.
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CRI Executive Director Jennifer Cabe Shares Career Insights with University of Arizona Students
Tucson, AZ
As part of a seminar organized by University of Arizona Professor Jennifer Simon, Ph.D., CRI Executive Director Jennifer Cabe, M.A. offered career advice to Family Studies and Human Development students. Jennifer shared insights from her 20-year career.
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CRI Health Literacy and Research Director Dr. Andrew Pleasant Reviews Health Literacy Addition to LINCS Resource Collections
Boston, MA
 Health literacy is now a subject included in the LINCS Resource Collections, which are free, online subject-oriented compilations of instructional resources based on scientific data and research. Along with the collection on health literacy, which is included as part of The Basic Skills Resource Collection, resources on reading, writing, mathematics, and numeracy are also featured. CRI Health Literacy and Research Director Andrew Pleasant, Ph.D., is one of the experts who helped to review the collection's first health literacy resources. Read More |
National Hispanic Council on Aging Conference Features CRI President Dr. Richard H. Carmona
Washington, D.C.
CRI President Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, delivered the closing keynote address at the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) conference, "Working Together for a Strong Golden America." In his presentation, Dr. Carmona spoke about the importance of cultural competency in reducing health disparities. Read More
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About Canyon Ranch Institute
Canyon Ranch Institute (CRI) is a 501(c)3 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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