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The pace of change in health care has increased exponentially since our inaugural health care conference. In recent months, congress passed health care reform, but now continues to debate its future. We have officially entered a new era.

Fortunately, visionary leaders have been helping to shape this next phase of health care. Investments in innovation and quality have led to some very effective – and often surprising – ways to cut costs, reduce errors, increase service and satisfaction, and improve access and outcomes.

Bold initiatives such as these should be shared – especially during this transformative time, when we are all looking for fresh models of excellence.

The University of St. Thomas and its partners invite you to participate in an inspiring day of learning, sharing and strategizing about how we can leverage innovation and quality to thrive in the new health care environment.

Conference:
November 9, 2012
Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Please visit the University of St. Thomas Executive Health Care Conference website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://ustfutureofhealthcare.com
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The annual fundraiser will be Thursday, June 14, 2012 in Studio B at IP Casino Resort Spa. Tickets are $40 each or two for $70.

Dress is casual with a tropical theme. There will be food, drinks, silent auction and a live auction featuring the 2012 Bachelorettes and Bachelors. The event also features the winner of the 2012 Annette O'Keefe Humanitarian Award.

Mental Health Association of South Mississippi has been promoting mental wellness since 1963.

MHA's Mission: MISSION: Promoting mental health and wellness, expanding access to services, and improving systems of care through education, advocacy, direct services and partnerships.

Today, services provided by MHA include wellness education; psychosocial rehabilitation/vocational services; homeless outreach, prevention and supportive housing; education, support groups and advocacy.

All of MHA's programs are provided free to the community, made possible in part by this annual fundraising event that draws hundreds of fun-loving Coastians.
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Featuring on course steak sandwiches by El Gaucho, specialty cocktails by Grey Goose and more!

Sponsorship opportunities and play spots are available.
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Did one of these people impact or save your or your loved ones life?? You owe it to them to be here. Or at the very least be there through live-stream. Express your gratitude by paying it forward.

This is not just another event. This is a global mission for humanity. And it is VITAL & URGENT that people join the cause. Human life is at stake, our environment & planet is threatened, our children's future is in our hands. We the people can be the change through ALIVE New York's global platform of unity, truth, hope & healing. Are you ready to alter the course of history? Get your tickets today www.ALIVENewYork.com
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Participants can receive a free kidney health screening and private consultation with a doctor about the results. Diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity all contribute to the current epidemic of kidney disease, which can affect African Americans and other minority groups more than Caucasians.

The morning includes a health education program hosted by Ron Sims, former King County executive and former deputy secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Seattle celebrity chefs will serve a free tasting menu at lunch time, and the day also includes entertainment, music, exhibits, fitness demonstrations, an obstacle course and a chance to win prizes.

Co-host churches include Damascus Baptist, First AME, Freedom Church of Seattle, Goodwill Missionary Baptist, Immaculate Conception, Liberation Ministries, Mt. Zion Baptist, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, New Hope Missionary Baptist, Pentecostal Covenant Church, Southside Church of Christ, St. Mary's, Tabernacle Missionary Baptist and Walker Chapel AME.

Northwest Kidney Centers will provide three simple health screenings to assess a participant's risk of kidney disease:
* Blood pressure check
* Test for protein in a urine sample
* Test for creatinine in a blood sample

Washington Oral Health Foundation and Medical Teams International will do free dental screening and treatment for adults at the Fest. (Children will be referred to the free dental program that is operated out of the Boys & Girls Club.)

Free mammograms and women's health exams will be provided by African Americans Reach and Teach Health Ministry, the YWCA and Swedish Mobile Mammography.
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Providence Hospice of Seattle's Safe Crossings Program and The Northwest School are partnering to create, perform and offer "Illusive Images," a performance piece for and about sick and grieving children and teens.

The goal of the project is to bring awareness and education to the public and medical community about teens' experiences with illness, hospitalization and bereavement. Drama students from the Northwest School and director Laura Ferri created "Illusive Images" using written material gathered over the past few years from teens in hospitals in San Francisco and Boise, and from teens in grief support services in Seattle.

They have developed numerous vignettes based on these journal entries, poems, artwork, music and stories to turn into this 40-minute performance. For example one piece will be done from the perspective of the stuffed animals that accompany young patients to the hospital.

"The overall feel of the piece, especially in the hospital, is what it's like to be a teen in a hospital," said Northwest School director Laura Ferri. "Some of the writings are very angry. They're frustrated with how bored they are, longing for a life they don't have. Yet there is incredible hope.

You get the boredom, anger, frustration, hope and joy - along with the deep appreciation for families and what they'll do for the patients. And then there is a lot of humor. Initially people thought it would be so depressing, this dark, dark piece. But it's not that way."

The project was conceived by Jill Meyers, a counselor with the Safe Crossings child grief program at Providence Hospice of Seattle. Meyers, a former teacher at Northwest School, conceived of the project five years ago while working as a child life specialist at UCSF Children's Hospital in San Francisco and brought it to Seattle this year when she started working for Providence Hospice of Seattle.

The performance is free and open to the public, appropriate for ages 12 and above.
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Sally will share insights and meditations based on her forthcoming book Falling in Love with the Goddess: The Fierce and Gentle Energies at the Heart of Yoga, and will lead us in exploring how goddess energies can transform your inner space. Mariana will draw upon the deep feminine to guide us into a gentle opening of, and working with, the psyche. She will explore how through embodying a feminine approach to yoga practice, and utilizing tools from somatic psychology, we can learn to integrate emotions and trauma, rather than prematurely bypassing psychological material. Sianna will artfully weave these teachings into a direct experience in the physical body through yoga (asana) practice, and further elaborate our exploration into the feminine face of yoga through storytelling and philosophy.

Drawing on over 80 years of combined experience in yoga, these teachers will offer their passion, creativity, and weave of collective gifts to bring participants to a new and emerging knowledge of the feminine face of yoga.
No yoga experience is required, and men who love the feminine are also welcome.
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Due to Health Care Reform and small group state reform, self-funding will become the funding model of choice. Self-Funding models drive wellness while managing risk and increasing your bottom line. Take a look at the benefit plan options available, regardless of your company size. Find out what are the best practices in plan management, wellness, population health, and employee communication tools.

About the Presenters
Cindy Sheffield is the President and CEO of SOMI a nationwide Third Party Administration company for the last 30 years. SOMI has become one of the country's premier benefits administration companys through its use of cutting edge technology and creative solutions. Cindy has been the keynote speaker at numerous conventions and seminars across the country for SHRM, SIAA and CUPA as an expert on health plan risk management and alternative funding models.

Bret Petrick, CLU, ChFC, CSFS has been consulting on employee benefit plans with companies in Silicon Valley for over 17 years. His goal is to significantly impact the way that health care is managed by employers and providers through the implementation of sophisticated population health management systems, ACO designs, and wellness programs. He has forged partnerships to bring exclusive technology to employee benefits and health care providers in California. Bret recently took over the management of the Benefits Department at one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in the valley, Archway.
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Less than 1% of the millions of visitors to the Grand Canyon each year ever travel its trails. Lazarex Cancer Foundation and Conquer The Canyon invite you to Hike for Life, an adventure of a lifetime! This 4 day journey culminates in a one day guided hike of the Grand Canyon along the trail you choose (in the canyon or along the rim) based on your ability and goals.

Join Karen Leffler, 7 time hiker participant/team leader to learn more about this unique program. See a short presentation about Hike for Life, find out what's included, learn about the mission of Lazarex Cancer Foundation and let Karen answer your questions and address the ones most commonly asked.

You will be putting the power and majesty of the canyon to work to help end stage cancer patients, who have been told they are out of options, access breakthrough medicines TODAY! Lazarex Cancer Foundation helps people with all forms of cancer to identify FDA clinical trial options and provides financial assistance to defray the costs of participating in FDA clinical trials.

You fundraise for Lazarex and the adventure is your reward. You'll receive expert fundraising assistance, exclusive Grand Canyon Hike Training Program, complete travel logistics, ground transportation in Arizona, hotel accommodations, most meals including a special Mission Inspiration Dinner and a Mission Celebration Dinner, hikes guided by expert Grand Canyon guides and the fun and camaraderie of others who will join you.

Come hike this Wonder with us, be humbled in its presence and moved by its vast expanse. Give thanks, mark a rite of passage, cross it off your bucket list, make it a pilgrimage...and do something wonderful to help cancer patients as well.

RSVP to Karen Leffler: karenleffler@att.net or 925-323-2996
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The free workshop will be held Tuesday June 19, 2012, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Providence Mount St. Vincent Chapel - 3rd floor, 4831 35th Ave SW, Seattle.

This is a great presentation for family members supporting a loved one living with dementia. No pre-registration is needed. All are welcome to attend.

For more information, please contact Robert Butzerin at Robert.butzerin@providence.org or 206-938-8598.
Teepa Snow has worked for more than 31 years in geriatrics, receiving local, statewide and national recognition for her expertise in geriatrics, dementia care and staff training. She has developed two training videos, published many articles, and presents on a variety of topics.

Snow's workshops on caring for those with memory problems have been offered across the country. They help caregivers better understand dementia conditions and the symptoms that accompany them and provide tools and knowledge to help caregivers better interact and communicate with those they care for. Caregivers will learn how to provide care without taking over and will be encouraged to take care of themselves and reach out to others to form stronger ties and support. Whether a professional or family caregiver, a volunteer or a student, this workshop will be valuable to you.
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