2024
2024 General Meeting and Holiday Luncheon
The NJAPHNA year-end meeting was held on November 15, 2024, focusing on public health nurse (PHN) practice and services. The meeting began with NJAPHNA President Agatha Reidy, RN, MSN, MSHA, NE-BC, discussing PHN qualifications and practice standards.
This was followed by a series of presentations from public health nurses from Burlington County Virtua Health, showcasing various PHN services:
Following the presentations, members enjoyed a holiday luncheon, providing an opportunity to network, discuss public health issues, and exchange ideas.
The NJAPHNA year-end meeting was held on November 15, 2024, focusing on public health nurse (PHN) practice and services. The meeting began with NJAPHNA President Agatha Reidy, RN, MSN, MSHA, NE-BC, discussing PHN qualifications and practice standards.
This was followed by a series of presentations from public health nurses from Burlington County Virtua Health, showcasing various PHN services:
- Emergency Preparedness by Susan Fabrizio, RN
- Lead Program by Lisa Welsh, RN, BSN
- Improved Pregnancy Outcomes Program by Nicole Jones, RN, BSN
- Sexually Transmitted Illness (STI) Program by Janet Bader, RN, and Agatha Reidy, RN, MSN, MSHA, NE-BC.
Following the presentations, members enjoyed a holiday luncheon, providing an opportunity to network, discuss public health issues, and exchange ideas.
2023
Friday November 17: Holiday Meeting, Agenda Presentation: Sexual Health Update: STI Prevention by Dr. Alwyn Cohall, a Professor of Public Health and Pediatrics at the Columbia University Medical Center and the Mailman School of Public Health. Dr. Cohall's main areas of research interest include adolescent health; sexual and reproductive health; access to healthcare, particularly for young men of color; using media/technology to enhance health communication/health promotion; and, integrating trauma-informed care into clinical practice. Dr. Cohall is board-certified in both pediatrics and adolescent medicine and has a private practice in adolescent health.
The 17th Annual Public Health Nursing summit, speakers and topics: 1. Trauma, Substance Use and Early Relational Health by Carolyn Flynn, LPC, CD, IMH-E, The Institute of the Center for Great Expectations. 2. Current Issues in Improving Maternal Health in NJ and Beyond, Dr. Damali Campbell Oparaji, MD. Medical director, Maternal Care Qualify Collaborative, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 3. Resilience, Stress, Wellness, Workplace, Violence, Balancing Professional and Personal, Moral Injury and Compassion Fatigue, by Philip McCabe CSW, CAS, DRCC, Rutgers School of Public Health. (picture left).
- Friday May 19: Nurses Month Celebration (in Person), Agenda
- 1. Presentation: The Network for Public Health Law, Speakers: Mathew Swinburne and Brooke Torton, the University of Maryland Franis King Carey School of Law.
- 2. Presentation: Hope for Health - Road to Wellness, Speaker: Wendy Chin, NJDOH Mental health and addiction services.
2022
September 21, 2022, Meeting agenda - Annual Public Health Nursing Forum
Topics include Tuberculosis (TB), Monkeypox, Immunization Round Table: Success and Challenges of COVID Vaccination Efforts, and Stress Management and Meditation.
Topics include Tuberculosis (TB), Monkeypox, Immunization Round Table: Success and Challenges of COVID Vaccination Efforts, and Stress Management and Meditation.
May 16, 2022, Meeting Agenda - 30th anniversary and Nurse's Month celebration. Speaker: Melissa Horn, Government Representative, Disaster & Terrorism Branch, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, NJ Dept of Human Services.
2020
All general meetings were cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreak.
2019
Dec 3, 2019 General Meeting Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather
Sept 25, 2019 - Agenda, In collaboration with Rutgers School of Public Health, The New Jersey Association of Public Health Nurse Administrators held its 15th Annual Public Health Nursing Summit, “Seeing Our Communities Through A Wider Lens.” At the Middlesex Fire Academy, Public Health Nurses from across the state of New Jersey gathered to brainstorm ideas to better understand and serve their communities. The meeting began with a discussion with Dr. Thomas Lind regarding Primary Care Providers responsibility toward Medicaid patients and vaccinating New Jersey’s youth. Bob Atkins, PhD, RN, FAAN, Director of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and member of New Jersey Health Initiatives discussed moving from a culture of healthcare to a culture of health. A panel discussion regarding New Jersey’s culture of Health was very thought provoking and productive; the panelists consisted of Kenneth Morris, Jr., MHA, MA Vice President, External Affairs, St. Joseph’s Health; Marge Drozd MSN, RN, APRN-BC Director, Community Health Services, St. Peter’s University Health; and Kathryn Whitehead, BSN, RN Public Health Nursing Supervisor, Hanover Township Health Dept. Networking with lunch took place following the panel discussion where nurses from across New Jersey shared experience and information. The afternoon speakers consisted of Toni Lewis, MPH, Health Officer and Community Health Strategist at the National Network of Public Health Institute and Peter A. Curatolo, M.Ed, Chief of Administrative Services at the Ocean County Health Department who discussed the role of a Public Health Nurse in forging new partnerships throughout the community.
May 7, 2019 - Agenda, Members celebrated Nurse's Week at Echo Hill Lodge, Hunterdon County. Presentation: " Relationship Based Care" by Agatha Reidy RN, MSN, MSHA, CNE-BC Patient Care Administrator/DON for the Burlington County Health Department and Virtua Home Care Health Promotion Services. Define the three relationships of Relationship Based Care (RBC): Customer, self and colleagues. recognize the six dimensions of RBC: Leadership, Teamwork, Professional Practice, Care Delivery System, Resources and Outcomes. Members also shared their self-care such as exercise, yoga, gardening massage, travel..etc.
Mar 14, 2019: Agenda, topics and presenters: Acute Flaccid Myelitis – Susan E. Hannagan, MS, MPH, Surveillance Specialist, New Jersey Department of Health, Vaccine Preventable Disease Program. Adenovirus Presentation – Lisa McHugh, PhD, MPH, Program Coordinator, Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Influenza Surveillance Coordinator, Communicable Disease Service.
2018
December 4, 2018: Meeting Agenda, Presentation: Service Animals presented by Janet Kuebler, Certified Senior Adviser, Pet Therapy Handler, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and follow that Dr. George Rhoads MD, MPH, Professor Epidemiology, School of Public Health of Rutgers University spoke about Lead Exposure and Child Development. In addition, NJAPHNA presented the 2018 Public Health Partner of the Year Award to Jenish Sudhakaran, MPH, Population Assessment Coordinator, Vaccine Preventable Program, New Jersey State Department of Health (NJDOH).
September 18, 2018: Meeting Agenda, The New Jersey Association of Public Health Nurse Administrators (NJAPHNA) held its 14th Annual Public Health Nurse Summit at the Middlesex Fire Academy, Tuesday, September 18, 2018. This Summit was held in collaboration with Rutgers School Of Public Health. Topics for the day included New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program, Opioid addiction and crisis, changes to the Affordable Care Act, CDRSS 2.0 review and Influenza/Childcare mandates. With over 100 in attendance, those who attended are now able to recognize three changes in New Jersey public health policies identify two resources from community education and describe one change in communicable disease reporting. During our Summit, NJAPHNA awarded the Public Health Nurse of the year honoree and reviewed the organization accomplishments throughout the year. NJAPHNA is currently taking nominations for Public Health Partner of the Year. In addition, NJAPHNA is enrolling new members.
May 15, 2018: Celebrate National Nurse's Week, Meeting Agenda
Topic: Puerto Rico, after Hurricane Maria - One Nurse’s Journey
Presenter: Gina Miranda-Diaz, DNP, MPH, APHN-BC
Aftermath of Hurricane Maria, a nurse's journey - efforts of getting resource to the needed area, issues and challenges of recovery were presented.
Topic: Puerto Rico, after Hurricane Maria - One Nurse’s Journey
Presenter: Gina Miranda-Diaz, DNP, MPH, APHN-BC
Aftermath of Hurricane Maria, a nurse's journey - efforts of getting resource to the needed area, issues and challenges of recovery were presented.
March 6, 2018: Meeting Agenda
Topic: Updates for NJ Public Health Nurses: Influenza and STD/Congenital Syphilis
Presenter: Lisa McHugh, PhD, NJ DOH Communicable Disease Service & Amelia Hamarman acting Director at the New Jersey Department of Health, STD and STD-HIV Partner services program
Picture Left: Ditty Mae Jankauskas the current president of NJAPHNA presented an appreciation/award clock to Debee Gash the past co-president.
Topic: Updates for NJ Public Health Nurses: Influenza and STD/Congenital Syphilis
Presenter: Lisa McHugh, PhD, NJ DOH Communicable Disease Service & Amelia Hamarman acting Director at the New Jersey Department of Health, STD and STD-HIV Partner services program
Picture Left: Ditty Mae Jankauskas the current president of NJAPHNA presented an appreciation/award clock to Debee Gash the past co-president.
2017
December 5, 2017 Meeting Agenda
Starting with Jenish Sudhakaran, a Population Assessment Coordinator, and Natalie Kratz, a Statistical Analyst, of the New Jersey Department of Health presented an update on policies, procedures and results of school immunization audits. The second group of speakers, Cierra Hart, BA and Ameshia E. White, BA, educated the Public Health Nursing community concerning Services Empowering Rights of Victims of Human Trafficking.
NJAPHNA presented the 2017 Public Health Partner of the Year Award to Colleen McKay Wharton, Program Manager of Rutgers School of Public Health, Center for Public Health Workforce Development. This award is in recognition of her collaboration with and positive impact on the Public Health Nursing community.
Starting with Jenish Sudhakaran, a Population Assessment Coordinator, and Natalie Kratz, a Statistical Analyst, of the New Jersey Department of Health presented an update on policies, procedures and results of school immunization audits. The second group of speakers, Cierra Hart, BA and Ameshia E. White, BA, educated the Public Health Nursing community concerning Services Empowering Rights of Victims of Human Trafficking.
NJAPHNA presented the 2017 Public Health Partner of the Year Award to Colleen McKay Wharton, Program Manager of Rutgers School of Public Health, Center for Public Health Workforce Development. This award is in recognition of her collaboration with and positive impact on the Public Health Nursing community.
September 19, 2017: (13th NJ PHN summit), Meeting Agenda
"Expanding Your Cultural Responsiveness: Understanding the Healthcare Needs of the LGBT Community"
Topics and Presenters: Strategies for Reducing LGBT Health Disparities Jackie J. Baras, MSN, MBA, RN Quality Nurse Manager, Perioperative Services Chair - Promoting Respect Outreach Understanding and Dignity (PROUD).
LGBT Heath Disparities: Assessing Practice and Policy in your Health Department Philip T. McCabe CSW, CAS, CDVC, DRCC Rutgers School of Public Health / Rutgers School of Nursing.
"Expanding Your Cultural Responsiveness: Understanding the Healthcare Needs of the LGBT Community"
Topics and Presenters: Strategies for Reducing LGBT Health Disparities Jackie J. Baras, MSN, MBA, RN Quality Nurse Manager, Perioperative Services Chair - Promoting Respect Outreach Understanding and Dignity (PROUD).
LGBT Heath Disparities: Assessing Practice and Policy in your Health Department Philip T. McCabe CSW, CAS, CDVC, DRCC Rutgers School of Public Health / Rutgers School of Nursing.
May 9, 2017: Celebrating National Nurses Week! Meeting Agenda
NJAPHNA’s general meeting on Tuesday, May 9th started with the celebration of Nurses Week 2017. The morning’s presentation included a series of wellness and relaxation techniques showcasing Thai Chi, Aromatherapy and Mindfulness/Soundfullness. A luncheon thanking New Jersey’s Public Health Nurses for all they do followed. Loletha Johnson of the NJDOH provided information on NJDOH’s new Zika program offering mothers who test positive with a follow up services after delivery. Kathryn Whitehead was awarded the 2017 NJAPHNA Public Health Nurse of the Year title. Business concluded with a general meeting at 1pm with updates from the executive committee and committee chairs. Happy Nurses Week 2017!!
NJAPHNA’s general meeting on Tuesday, May 9th started with the celebration of Nurses Week 2017. The morning’s presentation included a series of wellness and relaxation techniques showcasing Thai Chi, Aromatherapy and Mindfulness/Soundfullness. A luncheon thanking New Jersey’s Public Health Nurses for all they do followed. Loletha Johnson of the NJDOH provided information on NJDOH’s new Zika program offering mothers who test positive with a follow up services after delivery. Kathryn Whitehead was awarded the 2017 NJAPHNA Public Health Nurse of the Year title. Business concluded with a general meeting at 1pm with updates from the executive committee and committee chairs. Happy Nurses Week 2017!!
March 7, 2017: Meeting Agenda
Topic: Public Health Law and Policy: Impact for NJ Public Health Nurses
Presenter: Kerri McGowan Lowrey, J.D., M.P.H
NJAPHNA members: presentation slides can be found on the log-in page.
Great resource: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/
Reminder:
Topic: Public Health Law and Policy: Impact for NJ Public Health Nurses
Presenter: Kerri McGowan Lowrey, J.D., M.P.H
NJAPHNA members: presentation slides can be found on the log-in page.
Great resource: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/
Reminder:
- Nominate the Public Health Nurse of the Year Award
- Next meeting at Burlington Emergency Services Training Center
2016
December 8, 2016: Meeting Agenda
New Jersey Association of Public Health Nursing Administrators held their yearend general meeting on Thursday, December 8th at the Middlesex Fire Academy with members from across the state of New Jersey presiding. New Jersey State representative Jill Dinitz-Sklar, MPH, gave an informative and thought-provoking presentation on Perinatal Hepatitis B followed by New Jersey State representative Loletha Johnson, RN, MSN presenting on Perinatal Zika in New Jersey. Currently there is no active transmission of Zika with in New Jersey. Merck provided education for vaccine related topics, concentrating on vaccinating the elderly. We are grateful to all members who continued to participate in our general meeting following lunch, which included updates from our co-presidents and committee members.
New Jersey Association of Public Health Nursing Administrators held their yearend general meeting on Thursday, December 8th at the Middlesex Fire Academy with members from across the state of New Jersey presiding. New Jersey State representative Jill Dinitz-Sklar, MPH, gave an informative and thought-provoking presentation on Perinatal Hepatitis B followed by New Jersey State representative Loletha Johnson, RN, MSN presenting on Perinatal Zika in New Jersey. Currently there is no active transmission of Zika with in New Jersey. Merck provided education for vaccine related topics, concentrating on vaccinating the elderly. We are grateful to all members who continued to participate in our general meeting following lunch, which included updates from our co-presidents and committee members.
September 13, 2016: Meeting Agenda (NJ PHN Summit)
NJAPHNA collaborated with the Public Health Training Center, Rutgers School of Public Health to hold the 12th annual New Jersey Public Health Nursing Summit at Middlesex Fire Academy on September 13th, with 110 in attendance. This summit was focused on "Transforming Population Health Data into Public Health Impact" with the following presenters: Toni Lewis, MPH, HO – Transforming Population Health and Rose Peulle, PhD – Population Medicine. Panel presentation includes Hanna Hamdi, PhD, Gina Miranda-Diaz, DNP, MPH, APHN-BC, and Vinga Singh, MSN, APN-C facilitated by Minnie Campbell, DNSc, RN, to present the successful stories of transforming data into impact.
NJAPHNA collaborated with the Public Health Training Center, Rutgers School of Public Health to hold the 12th annual New Jersey Public Health Nursing Summit at Middlesex Fire Academy on September 13th, with 110 in attendance. This summit was focused on "Transforming Population Health Data into Public Health Impact" with the following presenters: Toni Lewis, MPH, HO – Transforming Population Health and Rose Peulle, PhD – Population Medicine. Panel presentation includes Hanna Hamdi, PhD, Gina Miranda-Diaz, DNP, MPH, APHN-BC, and Vinga Singh, MSN, APN-C facilitated by Minnie Campbell, DNSc, RN, to present the successful stories of transforming data into impact.
May 10, 2016: Meeting Agenda
The focus of this quarter’s meeting is celebrating Nurse’s Week 2016 and updates regarding Zika virus disease, including: transmission of the virus, clinical guidelines and mosquito prevention/control. Speakers included, Tom Slater, CCPH who updated membership regarding simplifying risk communication and general communication via social media. Scott Crans gave a thought-provoking and educational presentation on Zika virus and mosquito prevention/control. Krista M. Reale, MA, CHES rounded out the presentations with an insightful Zika virus disease update including more in-depth education and prevention methods. For more information on prevention, FAQ’s and FDA approved chemical free and holistic prevention methods please visit http://www.cdc.gov/zika/prevention/index.html
The focus of this quarter’s meeting is celebrating Nurse’s Week 2016 and updates regarding Zika virus disease, including: transmission of the virus, clinical guidelines and mosquito prevention/control. Speakers included, Tom Slater, CCPH who updated membership regarding simplifying risk communication and general communication via social media. Scott Crans gave a thought-provoking and educational presentation on Zika virus and mosquito prevention/control. Krista M. Reale, MA, CHES rounded out the presentations with an insightful Zika virus disease update including more in-depth education and prevention methods. For more information on prevention, FAQ’s and FDA approved chemical free and holistic prevention methods please visit http://www.cdc.gov/zika/prevention/index.html
March 1, 2016: Meeting Agenda
Our March 1st New Jersey Association of Public Health Nurse Administrators general meeting was a great success! Sandra Howell, PhD with NJ Department of Health; who’s presentation on the New Jersey Autism registry and Autism Spectrum was both interesting and informative. The New Jersey Department of Health manages a database registry to monitor children diagnosed via the Autism Spectrum. Click this link to learn The New Jersey Autism Registry: Information for Providers. NJAPHNA was also pleased to welcome nursing students to observe and participate in the presentation with us. Our administration is now looking toward our May 2016 General Meeting and the celebration of Nurses Week 2016! Please stay tuned as we nominate our Public Health Nurse of the year for 2016.
Our March 1st New Jersey Association of Public Health Nurse Administrators general meeting was a great success! Sandra Howell, PhD with NJ Department of Health; who’s presentation on the New Jersey Autism registry and Autism Spectrum was both interesting and informative. The New Jersey Department of Health manages a database registry to monitor children diagnosed via the Autism Spectrum. Click this link to learn The New Jersey Autism Registry: Information for Providers. NJAPHNA was also pleased to welcome nursing students to observe and participate in the presentation with us. Our administration is now looking toward our May 2016 General Meeting and the celebration of Nurses Week 2016! Please stay tuned as we nominate our Public Health Nurse of the year for 2016.
2015
December 10, 2015: Meeting Agenda NJAPHNA celebrated Twenty Fifth Anniversary (25th)
- Lisa Salberg, Founder, CEO HCMA (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association), presented Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy disease including signs and symptoms of disease, disease management and treatment options.
- Beverly Kupiec-Sce, Ph.D., RN, Director, New Jersey Department of Health Children’s Oral Health Program presented “Nuts and Bolts” and FAQs Regarding NJDOH’S Children’s Dental Program
- Past Presidents of NJAPHNA participated in the anniversary celebration. Each brought their special memories regarding the building of NJAPHNA to the event to share with the membership.
- NJAPHNA designated Shereen Naqvi of Clayton Township, NJ as the 2015 NJ Public Health Nurse of the Year.
September 15, 2015: Meeting Agenda
Integrative Health: "Integrative medicine and health reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic and lifestyle approaches, healthcare and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing." according to The Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health. Nina K. Regevik, MD, F.A.C.P. (top photo: right) and Sharon Yeskel, BA. (top photo: left) Raritan Bay Medical Center presented integrative health on the September meeting.
Photo left: Meeting attendees practice breathing exercise - one of simple and effective techniques for becoming stress resilient.
Integrative Health: "Integrative medicine and health reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic and lifestyle approaches, healthcare and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing." according to The Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health. Nina K. Regevik, MD, F.A.C.P. (top photo: right) and Sharon Yeskel, BA. (top photo: left) Raritan Bay Medical Center presented integrative health on the September meeting.
Photo left: Meeting attendees practice breathing exercise - one of simple and effective techniques for becoming stress resilient.
May 12, 2015: Meeting Agenda
“Public Health Nursing-Changing Times & New Opportunities” by Paul L. Kuehnert, DNP, RN, and director of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Paul Kuehnert leads the Foundation’s efforts to build connections between health, social sectors and health care to address the multiple factors—social, environmental, economic, behavioral and clinical care—that shape our health. This program will encourage nurses to re-imagine how public health is organized and financed and how to conduct our population -focused practice. Program format includes lecture, discussion and small group interaction. What does the Public Health Nurse can do to improve population health.
“Public Health Nursing-Changing Times & New Opportunities” by Paul L. Kuehnert, DNP, RN, and director of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Paul Kuehnert leads the Foundation’s efforts to build connections between health, social sectors and health care to address the multiple factors—social, environmental, economic, behavioral and clinical care—that shape our health. This program will encourage nurses to re-imagine how public health is organized and financed and how to conduct our population -focused practice. Program format includes lecture, discussion and small group interaction. What does the Public Health Nurse can do to improve population health.
March 10, 2015: Meeting Agenda
Presentation from North Region Coordinator Public Health Infrastructure, and Emergency Preparedness on the NJDOH Alternate Care Site / Expanded treatment Area Planning Template.
The NJDOH participates in the CDC`s initiative entitled "Get Smart About Antibiotics" In an effort to promote information to the public regarding antibiotic resistance, NJDOH has created a train the trainer program. PHN will receive information and tools to educated groups and residents in their community.
Presentation from North Region Coordinator Public Health Infrastructure, and Emergency Preparedness on the NJDOH Alternate Care Site / Expanded treatment Area Planning Template.
The NJDOH participates in the CDC`s initiative entitled "Get Smart About Antibiotics" In an effort to promote information to the public regarding antibiotic resistance, NJDOH has created a train the trainer program. PHN will receive information and tools to educated groups and residents in their community.
11th Annual Public Health Nursing Summit, June 3, 2015 Sponsored by - Rutgers School of Public Health, New Jersey Association of Public Health Nurse Administrators, and the NJ Department of Health.
- Topic: Sheltering Vulnerable Populations & Public Health Nursing: Challenges & Strategies, Susan Bulecza, DNP, RN, PHCNS-BC
- Enhanced Ebola Screening Protocols at Newark International Airport: A Look from the Inside, Luis E. Torrens, MPH Public Health Associate
- Warren County – Story from the Field
2014
- December 9, 2014 Topic: Essential Components of Tuberculosis Control, Presenters: Karen Galanowsky, RN, BSN, MSN, Nurse Counsultant TB program NJDOH, Patricia Woods, RN, MSN, Nurse Consultant, NJDOH.
- September 16, 2014 Topic: Transformational Nursing Leadership: How to Apply It in Public Health Nursing, Presenter: Deborah Gash, RN, MSN, Director of Public Health Nursing, Middlesex County Health Department.
- May 13, 2014 Topic "Public Health Preparedness Capabilities and Healthcare Preparedness Capabilities" Courtesy of Carl Michaels, the documents associated with Carl 's Presentation at the NJ.
- March 18, 2014 Topics: 1. Understanding the Regional Epidemiologist Role, speaker: Lisa McHugh, BS, MPH, Supervisor of Regional Epidemology Program. 2. Update Regarding Hepatitis C, speaker: Ellen Rudowski, RN, BSN, MSN Research Scientist 1, Public Health Nurse.
June 9 2014: 10th Public Health Nursing Summit "Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Strategies for Improved Outcomes" Sponsored by - Rutgers School of Public Health, New Jersey Association of Public Health Nurse Administrators, and the NJ Department of Health.
Pictured left to right: Jeni B Sudhakaran, MPH, Vaccine Preventable Disease Program, Dr. Barbara Montana, MPH, FACP Medical Director, Betsy Cubbage, President Elect of NJAPHNA, Arturo Brito, MP, MPH, Deputy Commissioner of Public Health Services, Carole Hudson, President of NJAPHNA, and Dr. Meg Fisher, Medical Director of Unterberg Children's Hospital
Pictured left to right: Jeni B Sudhakaran, MPH, Vaccine Preventable Disease Program, Dr. Barbara Montana, MPH, FACP Medical Director, Betsy Cubbage, President Elect of NJAPHNA, Arturo Brito, MP, MPH, Deputy Commissioner of Public Health Services, Carole Hudson, President of NJAPHNA, and Dr. Meg Fisher, Medical Director of Unterberg Children's Hospital
2013
on December 12, 2013, Eric Weren, MS, NJDOH, PEOSH, spoke on Ergonomics for the Workplace and shared the following resources:
May 2, 2013 Topic: NJ Updates on AIDS/HIV and Pertussis. Speaker: Dr. Cindy Hou and Denise Garon, MPH
March 19, 2013 Topics: 1. NJ Update on the 2012-2013 Influenza Season presented by Lisa McHugh, BS, MS, NJDOH, CDS Epidemiologist, 2. A Guide to Public Speaker for Public Health Nurses presented by Thomas Slater, BA, MA, NJDOH, PHILEP Communication Manager.
March 19, 2013 Topics: 1. NJ Update on the 2012-2013 Influenza Season presented by Lisa McHugh, BS, MS, NJDOH, CDS Epidemiologist, 2. A Guide to Public Speaker for Public Health Nurses presented by Thomas Slater, BA, MA, NJDOH, PHILEP Communication Manager.
2012
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September 11, 2012 meeting:
Seven Step Decision Making Model: Algorithm for Determining Scope of Nursing Practice
June 8, 2012 New Jersey Public Health Nursing Summit
Core Competencies and Certification, Michelle Cravetz
Certification
Advanced Public Health Nursing Certification
National Board of Public Health Examiners
Competencies
Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice
Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB)
Public Health Nurse Ready
Focus Groups: A Primer, Dr. William Kernan
Focus Group Guide For Public Health Professionals
Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention, Karen Mille
Winnable Battles
ShapingNJ
Complete Streets
The Weight of the Nation
MDTV Medical News
September 11, 2012 meeting:
Seven Step Decision Making Model: Algorithm for Determining Scope of Nursing Practice
June 8, 2012 New Jersey Public Health Nursing Summit
Core Competencies and Certification, Michelle Cravetz
Certification
Advanced Public Health Nursing Certification
National Board of Public Health Examiners
Competencies
Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice
Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB)
Public Health Nurse Ready
Focus Groups: A Primer, Dr. William Kernan
Focus Group Guide For Public Health Professionals
Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention, Karen Mille
Winnable Battles
ShapingNJ
Complete Streets
The Weight of the Nation
