Uncomfortable presenting a certain GV topic alone? Looking to try something new? Consider co-presenting! GrapeVine nurses, Mary Ellen Smith and Vicki Dantoin, do. Accustomed to doing group work at the Door County Public Health Department, the pair started leading GV sessions together as well. Most recent was a Heart Health session for a group at the local senior center. Here's what they have to say about co-presenting:

A growing body of evidence suggests that factors which increase inflammation can increase osteoporosis. Researchers at Ohio State University recently used that information to study the effect of anti-inflammatory diets on bone density. Great information to add to your Bone Health sessions! 

Learn more about the  study findings.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced an update to the Women's Preventive Services Guidelines. The Guidelines aim to improve women's health across the lifespan by identifying preventive services and screenings to be used in clinical practice.  The updated guidelines will apply on or after December 20, 2017. The press release and more information can be found here. 

If you missed the self-care webinar from January, it is recorded and  archived on YouTube.  

Dr. Ann Rolling provided great examples and exercises to put into your everyday practice for promoting  self-care and resiliency!

As mentioned in last month's e-newsletter, the WWHF staff is scheduling pilot trainings for the revised and new 2017 GV units. We are looking for 10 nurses per topic, who will then lead their own pilot sessions. All trainings are scheduled to be held at the WWHF Office (2503 Todd Drive, Madison). 

Healthy Aging Brain

Monday, February 20th, 12-2 pm (1 opening remaining)

Breast Cancer

Thursday, March 30th, 12-2 pm (10 openings available)

Self-Care

Monday, April 10th, 12-2 pm (10 openings available)

 

More information about each session can be found on the WWHF Events Calendar. Please contact Nora if you are interested.

The Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging is hosting Healthy Aging Regional Trainings (HeARTs), appropriate for anyone wanting to grow their health promotion program. Included is the flyer for more information.

Lori Rudoph has been a GrapeVine nurse for more than a decade! In January, she led five GV sessions, including four on gynecological cancer for Baraboo High School students. She had a connection there and was able to work a GV session (with some modifications to add in male reproductive organ cancers) into their health class unit on sexually transmitted diseases.

Lori admits she was anxious the night before, but her concerns were unfounded. The students were mature, asked great questions, and even shared personal experiences. To anyone wanting to reach out to a younger audience, Lori offers this advice: "I tried to make it personal. I shared my excitement about the HPV vaccine and that theirs is the first generation that actually has a vaccine that can eliminate certain cancers.  I emphasized the power they have when they share this information [to] directly impact the health and well-being of themselves and others that they love". 

Overall, the experience working with the high school health class was a lot of fun. Lori says she's looking forward to being invited back next year! 

       

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