2010 Community Health Conference Looking, Leading, Moving Ahead Conference Program September 29, 30, October 1, 2010 Sponsored by the State Community Health Services Advisory Committee and the Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Public Health Practice Welcome to the 33rd Annual Community Health Conference! Although the future holds many unknowns, we don't need a crystal ball to see that there are changes in store for public health. Health reform, interoperable data systems, electronic medical records, voluntary national accreditation, increasingly diverse communities, climate change, an aging workforce and continued budget challenges are very real. Elected officials, public health leaders and public health professionals need the strategies, tools, and insights to harness the opportunities presented by these changes and help us confidently move forward. The theme of the 2010 Community Health Conference ‐ Looking, Leading, Moving Ahead ‐ reflects both the uncertainty and our confidence about the future and the need to exercise national, state, and local leadership to take advantage of opportunities that lie ahead. As a participant you will: • Meet and network with public health colleagues; • Develop an understanding of the public health community’s role in the electronic health movement; • Contemplate and consider if you can…or you can’t; • Learn about the impact of recent economic and demographic events on Minnesota’s future; • Hear about important public health issues from national leaders; • Be inspired to meet the challenges of the future; • Gain fresh perspectives by attending timely concurrent sessions; and • Receive tips, tools, and resources to assist in your “looking, leading, and moving ahead.” Thank you for attending the 2010 Community Health Conference! 2010 Conference Planning Committee Helene Kahlstorf North Country CHB Ann Kinney MDH, Health Policy Idelle Sue Longman City of Edina CHB Randy Maluchnik Carver County Commissioner Karen Nordstrom City of Bloomington Council Member Dan Symonik MDH, Environmental Health Isaac Triebold MDH, Infectious Disease Epidemiology Prevention and Control Nyagatare Valens, Office of Minority and Multicultural Health Bev Wangerin McLeod County Commissioner
Dave Perkins, Chair, Olmsted County Commissioner Bev Bales Douglas County Commissioner Kenneth Bence Minnesota Council of Health Plans / Medica Cynthia Bennett Aitkin Itasca Koochiching CHB David Benson Nobles County Commissioner Jill Briggs Chisago County CHS/PHN Service Patti Constant MDH, Public Health Labs Maggie Diebel MDH, Community and Family Health Gail Gentling MDH, Community and Family Health Samantha Herrington MDH, Office of Emergency Preparedness Ardis Henriksen Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Pipestone PHS Jay Jaffee MDH, Office of Statewide Health Improvement Initiatives Staff to Conference Pat Cook, Environmental Health Chelsie Huntley, Community and Family Health Peggy Malinowski, Community and Family Health Nicole Parsons, Community and Family Health 2 General Information Conversations with Commissioner Magnan Join Sanne Magnan, M.D., Ph.D, Commissioner of Health and your colleagues after dinner on Thursday for an informal conversation. Bring questions that you would like to discuss, and share emerging issues that affect your communities. All are welcome! Movie Night Join the Minnesota Public Health Association for a special showing of the movie BABIES, followed by a discussion of how wealth, poverty and community affect the lives of children in their first two years. Bon Fire A long standing tradition – the conference bon fire! The south beach bon fire will be lit Thursday evening! Conference Evaluation Conference participants will receive an online conference evaluation via email the week following the conference. Please take the time to complete it. The Conference Planning Work Group, conference speakers, and conference staff value your feedback! Continuing education and attendance certificates will be available electronically to conference participants upon completion of the online conference evaluation. Conference Photographs We will be taking photographs throughout the conference to use for conference promotional materials. If you do not want us to use your photograph, you must sign an opt‐out form. Forms are available at the conference registration desk.
Cragun’s Accessibility Assistance Please check in or contact the Cragun’s front desk [Dail 8700] for assistance with shuttle service, handicapped parking, elevator access, etc. Business Center The Cragun’s business center is available for conference attendee use. Please limit use to 15 minutes per person. The business center is located immediately to the right of conference registration. Mother’s Room A Poolside Guest Room is available for use as a Mother’s Room. Pick up (and return) key at the Cragun’s front desk. Community Health Awards and Reception Recognition of the accomplishments of local and state public health staff and elected officials has long been a highlight of the annual conference. Commissioner of Health, Sanne Magnan, M.D., Ph.D. will present the awards Wednesday evening. Continuing Education Credits The conference is designed to provide continuing education credits for nurses, registered dieticians, health educators, and environmental health specialists/sanitarians. Continuing education and attendance certificates will be available electronically to conference participants upon completion of the online conference evaluation. Public Health Resources and Displays The public health resource area will be the center of activity for networking opportunities during refreshment breaks. Informational resources will be on display throughout the conference in the Cragun’s Sports Centre. Physical Activities Conference planning members will again host an array of fun stress reducing, physical activity sessions each day of the conference. Please check the flyer in your conference packet for additional information. 3 General Session Speakers
Public Health Informatics: What is it? and What Does it Mean for Me? Does the term “public health informatics” scare or baffle you? If so, this session is for you! If not, this session is for you! This session will provide a vision for public health informatics, put public health informatics within the context of national and state legislation, and provide concrete actions for public health in moving ahead. Arthur Davidson, MD Director Public Health Informatics and Preparedness Denver Public Health If You Think You Can Based on the quote, "If you think you can, you can, and if you think you can't... you're right", this powerful presentation is all about taking inventory. Contemplating what you "have" and not what you "have not," and considering our own quality of life is something few of us take time to do. It's time to step back and ponder... are you living the life you imagined? Karla Heeter, Motivational Speaker Minnesota and the New Normal This presentation will examine recent economic and demographic events and offer a glimpse into the future or the “new normal” for Minnesota. Tom Gillaspy, Ph.D. Minnesota State Demographer With Co‐Presenter: Tom Stinson, Ph.D. State Economist, Minnesota Management & Budget Looking, Leading, Moving Ahead: National Perspectives In this session the executive directors of two major national public health organizations will share their perspectives on public health accreditation, health reform, and other issues to be considered as public health looks, leads, and moves ahead. Paul Jarris, MD Executive Director of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) With Co‐Presenter: Bobby Pestronk, MPH Executive Director of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Conference Closing Join Commissioner Magnan as she closes the 2010 Community Health Conference by reflecting on the conference, highlighting our successes and looking ahead toward future challenges and opportunities. Sanne Magnan, MD, Ph.D. Minnesota Commissioner of Health 4 Pre‐Conference Schedule – Wednesday Wednesday, September 29, 2010 12‐6 p.m. 12 p.m. 1 p.m. 6 p.m. 7:15 p.m. Conference Registration Open .........................................................................................Lobby SCHSAC Executive Committee Meeting .............................................................. Pioneer Room SCHSAC Meeting ............................................................................................Lakeshore 1, 2, 3 Community Health Awards Ceremony ....................................................Cragun’s Dining Room Awards Reception ....................................................................................................... Poolside Conference Schedule – Thursday Thursday, September 30, 2010 6:30 a.m. Physical Activity (optional) 6:45‐8 a.m. Breakfast.................................................................................................Cragun’s Dining Room 7:30 a.m. Conference Registration Open .........................................................................................Lobby 8 a.m. Conference Opening / Welcome .............................................................................. The Centre Susan Morris, 2010 SCHSAC Chair, Isanti County Commissioner 8:15 a.m. General Session I – Public Health Informatics ............................................................ The Centre Arthur Davidson, MD, Director, Denver Public Health Informatics and Preparedness Session Moderator: Maggie Diebel, MDH, Community and Family Health Division Director 9:30 a.m. Break, Resource Viewing and Networking Opportunities.......................................... The Centre 10 a.m. Concurrent Sessions “Series A” 11:20 a.m. Concurrent Sessions “Series B” 12:30 p.m. Lunch ................................................................................................................... Dining Room 1:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions “Series C” 2:40 p.m. Break, Resource Viewing and Networking ................................................................ The Centre 3:30 p.m. General Session II – If You Think You Can................................................................... The Centre Karla Heeter, Motivational Speaker Session Moderator: Maggie Diebel, MDH, Community and Family Health Division Director 5 p.m. Conference Registration Closes 5 p.m. Free Time Activities (optional activities ‐ see flyer in conference packet) 6‐7:30 p.m. Dinner Buffet ........................................................................................................ Dining Room 7 p.m. Conversations with Commissioner Magnan (optional activity) .......................... Luxury Suite 371 8 p.m. Movie Night “Babies” (optional activity) ...............................................................Paul Bunyan 1 8 p.m. Bon Fire (optional activity)...................................................................................... South Beach 5 10‐11:10 a.m. Concurrent Sessions “Series A” A1‐Lakeshore 1
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The Start Noticing Coalition: Creating a Successful Model for Non‐Traditional Partnership Jail Health Records: From the Ice Age to the Informatics Age! Presented by: Wendy Bauman (Dakota County Public Health), Sue Hedlund (Washington County Public Health and Environment), Marina McManus (Anoka County) Presented by: Emily Anderson (Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council), Shaylene Baumbach (Olmsted County Public Health Services), Susan Vileta (Cottonwood‐Jackson Community Health Services) Jails are faced with a compelling need to better manage inmate medical care. In an effort to create efficiencies and cost savings while preparing for the 2015 interoperable electronic health record mandate a number of counties decided to form a collaborative and pool their resources. In this session, presenters will describe the formation of the collaborative, the process of getting to an end product, and lessons learned. In prevention, there is no one way to accomplish your work. There are many paths to follow: some may lead to dead ends and others, straight to the top. Factors like time, target population and funding can add obstacles to your paths, but can also provide opportunities for learning and growth. In this session, we will walk you through how to bring divergent paths together through partnership to determine appropriate strategies for broadening positive health impact. A5‐Paul Bunyan 1 Yeah, But I Gotta Have My Pop! Presented by: Donna McDuffie (Minnesota Department of Health) A2‐Lakeshore 2
Preliminary Recommendations from the SCHSAC Performance Improvement and Accreditation Work Group Presented by: SCHSAC Performance Improvement and Accreditation Work Group Members This session is designed to provide decision makers with critical information they need to enter the growing sugar‐sweetened beverage debate with confidence. A6‐Paul Bunyan 2
Creating a Healthy Workplace SCHSAC convened the Performance Improvement and Accreditation Work Group to examine the implications of the national public health standards and measures developed by the Public Health Accreditation Board and the voluntary national accreditation program that will roll‐out in 2011. In this session participants will have an opportunity to review the work group's draft recommendations and provide feedback prior to their finalization and approval. Presented by: Sarah Reese, Sue Thompson (Polk County Public Health), Sonja Savre (Hennepin County) Can worksite wellness be done in a way that has a longer lasting impact than a one‐time event or program? From a healthy dose of laughter to a healthy weight, this session will highlight strategies for creating a healthy workplace. A7‐Paul Bunyan 3 and 4
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Engaging Others in Creating Active Communities All Aboard? Assessing Health Impacts from Light Rail and Land Development Presented by: Crystal Hoepner, Jessica Peterson (Douglas County Public Health), Amy Wyant (Fit City Aitkin Committee) Presented by: Tannie Eshenaur, Daniel Symonik (Minnesota Department of Health) In this session the health impact assessments‐like activities performed on the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit line (between Minneapolis and St. Paul) and the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant in the northern Twin Cities will be used to describe the purpose and steps of the health impact assessment process. Session participants will also learn about potential partners outside of the traditional public health sector that can be engaged during this process. Changing the policies, systems and environment to support physical activity and healthy eating is a large undertaking that can't be done alone. In this session presenters will use their experiences with the Fit City Aitkin Committee and the Active Living Douglas County Coalition to demonstrate the value and share examples of engaging others to accomplish this work. 6 11:20 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions “Series B” B1‐Lakeshore 1
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Partnering to Improve Mental Health Services for Children and Families Meaningful Use of Public Health Data for Quality Improvement Presented by: Jessica Niemi (Stellher Human Services, Inc.), John Parkin (Bemidji Merit Care Clinic), Becky Secore (Beltrami Area Service Collaborative) Presented by: Diane Thorson (Otter Tail County Public Health), Jill Timm (Washington County Public Health & Environment) Presenters in this session will use two programs ‐ Shared Care and The Family Toybox ‐ to describe how they and others in their communities are partnering to improve mental health services for children and families in rural northwestern Minnesota. Throughout Minnesota, the Omaha System has been adopted as a standardized interface terminology in public health information systems/clinical records. For the past decade, local public health departments have been working together as Omaha System users to leverage the best value from their information systems and data. They are now internationally known for their work. This presentation will highlight several quality improvement examples developed by this award winning, grass roots organization. B2‐Lakeshore 2
Lessons Learned on the Road to Public Health Accreditation Presented by: Erin Barkema (Iowa Department of Public Health), Gretchen Sampson (Polk County Health Department, Wisconsin) B5‐Paul Bunyan 1
Today's Tobacco Industry: Innovation in Response to Regulation A number of health departments across the nation are considering how the roll‐out of the national voluntary accreditation program in 2011 will impact their organization. In this session, health officials representing state, local, and tribal health departments will share and answer questions about their decision to pursue accreditation and their experience in preparing for accreditation. Presented by: Betsy Brock (Association for Nonsmokers‐
MN), Katie Engman (Ramsey Tobacco Coalition) The tobacco industry has mastered the art of innovation in response to regulation. The 1998 Tobacco Settlement Agreements were meant to limit tobacco advertising. However, since these settlements, the tobacco industry advertising budget has doubled. The industry has also developed many new products to avoid taxation and get around smoke‐free laws. This session will provide a description of today's tobacco industry complete with hands‐on examples of new tobacco products and marketing pieces. B3‐Lakeshore 3
Transportation Impacts in Communities of Color Presented by: Lynnea Atlas‐Ingebretson (Bike Walk Ambassador Program), Karen Nikolai (Hennepin County) Traditional community design and transportation systems impact the social determinants of health in communities of color. Learn about historical decisions that have created and destroyed vibrant communities, and about new partnerships coming together in the metro area around active transportation; making it easier to bike, walk, and transit for daily trips. Hear presenters talk about innovative policies and strategies, and take home practical methods and tools for use in your own communities. B6‐Paul Bunyan 2
Improving Environments to Support Healthy Eating Presented by: Alison Moore, Sarah Reuben‐Meillier (Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support) This presentation will describe innovative approaches that the Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support has been implementing through the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) to improve healthy food access among low‐income, diverse, urban populations. Attendees will learn about strategies to improve the food environment in a variety of settings, including multi‐unit housing properties, parks, convenience stores, community gardens, and farmers' markets.
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The Nurse Family Partnership: Adaptations for Tribal Communities Succession Planning: Are you Ready? Presented by: Pat Butler (White Earth Tribal Health), Bernadette Gotchie (Leech Lake Tribal Health), Deb Smith (Fond du Lac Human Services) Presented by: Ann Bajari (Meeker‐McLeod‐Sibley Community Health Services), Allie Freidrichs (Sibley County Public Health), Amy Wilde (Meeker County Commissioner) Participants in this session will hear about work Minnesota tribal health nurse directors have done with national support to adapt the Nurse Family Partnership model of home visiting to fit the unique needs of tribal communities. Succession planning is key strategy for public health leadership and elected officials to employ in providing and sustaining quality public health services in an environment of increasing retirements and ongoing staffing changes. In this session presenters from Meeker‐McLeod‐Sibley will describe their strategies, challenges and successes in building staff capacity and planning for succession. C2‐Lakeshore 2
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Presented by: Dawn Beck, Pete Giesen (Olmsted County Public Health) Climate Change and Public Health in Minnesota Presented by: Kristin Raab, Daniel Symonik (Minnesota Department of Health) If the thought of embracing and using quality improvement in your agency conjures up thoughts of trying to put together a 1000 piece puzzle with no picture on the box to guide you, you're not alone. It's a big, yet necessary endeavor as you aim to look, lead, and move ahead. Hear about Olmsted County Public Health's quality improvement journey that started unintentionally 20 years ago; and join in discussions about challenges, opportunities, strategies and tools that can impact your efforts. Local public health will have an important role to play in the future as Minnesota prepares for and responds to climate change. In this session presenters will share information, training resources, and public health strategies for responding to climate change. Participants will receive a copy of the MDH Strategic Plan for Adapting to Climate Change and will be asked to share any work they have performed regarding public health and climate change. C3‐Lakeshore 3
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Completing the Streets and Supporting Safe Routes to Schools Initiatives Eat Smart to Be Smart: Strategies to Improve Childhood Nutrition Presented by: Joan Bulfer (Bloomington, Edina, Richfield Public Health), Teresa Rondeau‐Ambroz (Dakota County Public Health), Cathy Stahl (Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department) Presented by: Mitzi A. Baker (Rochester‐Olmsted Planning/Active Living Rochester), Jill Chamberlain (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota), Amber Dallman (Minnesota Department of Health) Complete Streets provide safe and accessible streets for all users, regardless of age or ability. 30 years ago over 50% of children walked or biked. Less than 15% were driven by a family member. Today those numbers are reversed. It will take work from multiple sectors including schools, community, local leaders, and families to change the trend. Learn how Complete Streets and Safe Routes to School efforts across MN are evidence‐based strategies to improve the health of our communities. Children are developing nutritional habits that will last a lifetime. Presenters in this session will share their experience improving childhood nutrition in both pre‐
school and school environments. 8 determined that many of the key components of future success are found in history. Join us as we highlight what we learned through this process and how we can use the state‐local partnership to create and build in uncertain political and economic times. Session participants will have an opportunity to review the final work group report and discuss its recommendation. C7‐Paul Bunyan 3 and 4 Creating Blueprints for Public Health Departments of the Future Presented by: Allison Thrash (Minnesota Department of Health), SCHSAC Blueprint Work Group Members The Blueprint work group recognized that changes are looming for local public health departments. They examined the original foundations of the CHS Act and 2:40 p.m. Break, Resource Viewing and Networking ................................................................ The Centre 3:30 p.m. General Session II – If You Think You Can................................................................... The Centre Karla Heeter, Motivational Speaker Session Moderator: Maggie Diebel, MDH, Community and Family Health Division Director 5 p.m. Conference Registration Closes 5 p.m. Free Time Activities (optional activities ‐ see flyer in conference packet) 6 – 7:30 p.m. Dinner Buffet......................................................................................................... Dining Room 7 p.m. Conversations with Commissioner Magnan (optional activity) .......................... Luxury Suite 371 8 p.m. Movie Night “Babies” (optional activity) ...............................................................Paul Bunyan 1 8 p.m. Bon Fire (optional activity)...................................................................................... South Beach
9 Conference Schedule – Friday Friday, October 1, 2010 6:45‐8 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Breakfast.................................................................................................Cragun’s Dining Room Conference Registration Opens................................................................................ The Centre Welcome ................................................................................................................. The Centre Dave Perkins, Chair 2010 Community Health Conference Planning Committee, SCHSAC Chair‐Elect, Olmsted County Commissioner General Session III – Minnesota and the New Normal ................................................ The Centre Tom Gillaspy, Ph.D., Minnesota State Demographer, and Tom Stinson, Ph.D., Minnesota State Economist Session Moderator: Pat Adams, Assistant Commissioner of Health Break ....................................................................................................................... The Centre General Session IV – Looking, Leading, Moving Ahead: National Perspectives ............ The Centre Paul Jarris, MD, Executive Director, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, and Bobby Pestronk, Executive Director, National Association of County and City Health Officials Session Moderator: Sanne Magnan, MD, Ph.D., Commissioner of Health Conference Closing .................................................................................................. The Centre Sanne Magnan, MD, Ph.D., Commissioner of Health 12 p.m. 12 p.m. Conference Adjourned “To Go” Lunches ...................................................................................................... The Centre Mark your calendars! 2011 Community Health Conference September 14, 15, 16, 2011 Breezy Point Resort and Conference Center Breezy Point, MN
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