NLM exhibit
With the news that Cholera has taken over 100 lives in Haiti, a National Library of Medicine exhibit on the history of the disease came to mind.
Louisiana has had its own battle with the disease. As recently as 1986, cases of cholera were reported in South Louisiana, including Jefferson Parish. Not to mention the over 4,000 people who died of the disease in New Orleans in 1832.
If you have an interest in Forensic Sciences, don’t miss this opportunity to learn from some of the best in the field. The workshop will include luncheon speakers Orleans Parish Coroner, Dr. Frank Minyard, and crime writer, forensic anthropologist, and academic, Kathy Reichs (of Bones fame.)
The 13th Annual Investigation for Identification: Forensic Sciences Enter a New Decade
Sponsored by LSU Continuing Dental Education.
Friday, August 27 – Saturday, August 28, 2010
14 hrs CDE (non-clinical, lecture) – 14 hrs CME Cat. 2 – 14 hrs CLE
Fee: $545*
Course Directors
Philip J. Levine, DDS, MS, MSM — Robert E. Barsley, DDS, JD — Robert B. Brannon, DDS, MS
Faculty
Michael Baden, MD — Henry C. Lee, PhD — Sam Brothers — Mary Manhein, MA — Tommy Martin — Robert B. J. Dorion, DDS — Christopher G. Fielding, COL, DC, USA — Joe Navarro, BS, MA
The Greater New Orleans Community Data Center (GNOCDC) is commemorating the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with the New Orleans Index at Five. The index “provides a comprehensive examination of the region through 20 key indicators, as well as seven topical essays informed by on the ground experience and research.” Of particular interest to the health science community is the essay on Community Health Clinics (pdf).
Maybe it makes me a statistics nerd, but I love the numbers that the Greater New Orleans Community Data Center (GNOCDC) puts out. Last week they released a map demonstrating the “Resiliency of New Orleanians Shown in Neighborhood Repopulation Numbers.” Check out the number of addresses actively receiving mail in New Orleans.
I just received the following news release. The meetings are this week!
Oil Spill Health Effects to Be Explored at IOM Workshop, June 22-23
Scientists and government agencies are struggling to predict the potential health consequences of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico for those living and working near the region. At the request of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Institute of Medicine will host a public meeting to discuss the possible human health effects — both short- and long-term — resulting from the spill. Experts from the scientific community and academia, as well as additional stakeholders, will review lessons learned from similar disasters, identify groups most at risk for health problems as a result of the spill, and discuss how to prevent and monitor potential health consequences.
Details:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CDT on June 22, and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CDT on June 23, in the Queen Anne Ballroom of the Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., New Orleans. Those who cannot attend may watch a video webcast of the event that will be available at www.national-academies.org. An agenda and registration information are available at www.iom.edu/oilspillhealth.
Chancellor Hollier issued our annual Emergency Preparedness Plan email reminder this morning to coincide with the start of the 2010 Hurricane Season. Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the university’s Weather Related Emergency Procedures (Chancellor’s Memo 51).
Let’s all keep our fingers crossed that it won’t need to be implemented this year.
School of Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Department Head, Jim Diaz appeared on WWL-TV on Friday night (April 30th) and stated that the general public does not need to be concerned that “with both the chemical sampling and taste testing that the experts do now, he does not think contaminated seafood will make it to your table.”
The National Library of Medicine‘s Disaster Information Management Research Center
has created a new fact sheet on “Crude Oil Spills & Human Health.” The page is primarily an arranged group of links to other federal and state agencies.
Nasa’s satellite imaging photographed the oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico caused by the drilling platform accident last week. It was featured in their Image of the Day Gallery on Monday.
Oil Slick in Gulf
The Commonwealth Fund released a report mid-January on a 2009 Survey of Clinic Patients in New Orleans. “Coming Out of Crisis: Patient Experiences in Primary Care in New Orleans, Four Years Post-KatrinaÔÇöFindings from The Commonwealth Fund 2009 Survey of Clinic Patients in New Orleans” makes for interesting reading and is only 35 pages long. A quick quote that demonstrates the tone of the report, “The findings are encouraging: most patients reported having easy access to care, helpful communication with clinicians, good management of their chronic illnesses, and preventive care. When they needed care, costs did not deter them from seeking it.”
LSUHSC Assistant Professor Adrianne Brennan (Psychiatry) was interviewed in a Times-Picayue article that came out today; she stated “Because we were so bonded as a city through Katrina, we also bonded through the Saints. Our sense of community is so strong.”
I found out about the article from the official LSUHSC twitter feed!
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Because of the Black & Gold Superbowl both the Dental & Isché Libraries will have special hours on Sunday, February 7th.
The Dental Library will be open from 1:30 to 5 pm. The Isché Library will be open from 10 am to 5 pm. Go SAINTS!
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In their 43rd season, the New Orleans Saints are going to the 44th Superbowl.
New Orleans NFC Champions
Just in case you hadn’t heard
Two new full-text resources have been added to Electronic Resources:
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Over 140 full-text reference books (550+ volumes) covering subjects ranging from Multicultural Studies to Medicine to Social Science to the Arts. Titles include:Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol & Addictive Behavior, Encyclopedia of Aging, Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography.
America’s Historical Newspapers
This collection provides searchable American newspapers to enable users to explore America’s past. Available here: African American Newspapers, 1827-1998 and selected Louisiana historical newspapers including the New Orleans Times-Picayune (1837-1936). (On campus only at this time.)
Both resources are provided through a consortial agreement with LOUIS, the Louisiana Library Network
Image courtesy of the NIH
The Satcher Healthcare Leadership Institute at the Morehouse School of Medicine will be holding a Community Mental Health Forum featuring Dr. David Satcher this Wednesday, October 28 in New Orleans. Entitled
“Essentials to Rebuilding Our Communities: Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies,” the event features a keynote address by former US Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher, as well as a panel discussion and reception.
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The Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Moorehouse School of Medicine presents:
Essentials to Rebuilding Our Communities: Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
David Satcher, MD, PhD
Director, Satcher Health Leadership Institute
Poussaint-Satcher-Cosby Chair in Mental Health
16th Surgeon General of the United States
LOCATION:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School for Science and Technology
1617 Caffin Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117
Map
Reception: 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Discussion: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Moderator: Ayanna Buckner, MD, MPH
Panelists:
– Ms. Pam Dashiell – Community Activist
– Rev. Earnest Dison – Pastor, St. Paul Church of God in Christ
– Corey Hebert, MD – Pediatrician and Medical Correspondent
– Ms. Laura Danna – Assistant Clinical Director, Project Fleur-de-Lis
– Ms. Josie White – Licensed Family Counselor
Entertainment:
– The Stooges Brass Band
– The Black Feathers Mardi Gras Indians
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