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Message from President-Elect 2

Hotel Info 2

Communicable Disease Section 3

Environmental Health Section 4

Health Directors’ Section 5

Health Education Section 6

Management Support Section 7

Nursing Section 8

Treasurer’s Report 9

Awards/Scholarships 10

Nomination Info 11-16

Membership Application 17

Fall Issue, October 2015

Happy Fall Y’all! I was very pleased to see 140+ attendees at our Conference held in New Bern this past May. This was the first conference collaboration between EDNCPHA and NCPHA. I hope that everyone who attended found it to be both informative and educational. Public Health continues to experience challenges and changes on the State and Local levels. This conference allows us as Public Health employees a chance to network, gain knowledge; and form partnerships as well as friendships. I encourage you as members to invite at least one person from your agency to attend this upcoming conference. The Executive Committee is currently working on the 2016 Conference which will be held May 11-13 at Nags Head (Ramada Plaza Nags Head Oceanfront). We strive to look for ways to make our Association stronger and Public Health positive, so any suggestions are welcome. A block of rooms has already been reserved so make your reservations now! I am looking forward to a great conference and the opportunity to see you all again. Yulonda McLean EDNCPHA President

Officers

President:

Yulonda McLean Robeson Co. Health Dept. Lumberton, NC President-Elect: Carolyn Moser Pender Co. Health Dept. Burgaw, NC Vice-President: Julie Gooding-Hasty NC Division of Public Health Raleigh, NC Secretary: Judi Northcott Northampton Co. Health Dept. Murfreesboro, NC Treasurer: Djuana Register Bladen Co. Health Dept. Elizabethtown, NC Past President: Len Gilstrap Carteret Co. Health Dept. Morehead City, NC 5

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Ramada Plaza 1701 South Virginia Dare Trail Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 Tel: (252) 441 2151 Fax: (252) 441 1830 [email protected]

Message from the President-Elect

Our 2016 EDNCPHA conference theme is…

Embracing Technology in Public Health.

Gone are the days when you searched for new employees that weren’t afraid to turn on a computer! E-Health, Telehealth, and Mobile Health continue to gain ground. There’s integrated telehealth and care management for those with chronic disease; care coordination and home telehealth; diagnosing concussions on the side lines of high school football using telehealth; and even Walmart has a new app. A revolution has started and where is public health?

Carolyn Moser, Pender County Health and Human Services Director President-Elect

EDNCPHA Conference Rates $99 Street View $129 Ocean View

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Communicable Disease Section The Communicable Disease Section met during the 55th Annual Eastern District North Carolina Public Health Conference and NCPHA Spring Conference. The collaboration of the two organizations was a positive partnership. In the spirit of partnership the CD Section joined the Health Education, Health Directors and Nursing Sections for a very informative program on “Tele-Health and Public Health Opportunities.” The presentation was presented by Ms. Shelia Davies, who is the Health Director at Dare County. Her agency is a participant in the NC STEP (NC Statewide Tele-psychiatry Program). The program allows a two way real time interactive audio and video between patients and a consulting provider at a

consultation site. The program was developed because 13 NC counties have no Psychiatric medical providers. Due to this Mental Health shortfall NC wanted to ensure quality care to NC citizens. This was a very informative session and allowed us to see how Public Health is using technology to fill gaps in medical care. We then continued to learn how CD would be called upon by the Public Health Responders if an outbreak or disaster were to occur in NC. The title of the next session was “Strategic National Stockpile”. Mary Young with the NC DHHS PHR Team was our presenter. Mary’s presentation was dynamic. She explained the steps involved in the housing and delivery of necessary medical and non-medical items during a disaster. Again, in collaboration with Nursing and Environmental Health Sections we increased our skills and expertise in becoming active leaders. This informative session was presented by Dawn Morrison who works with EAHEC. Our slate of officers for the 2015-2016 EDNCPHA Communicable Disease Section are: Chair: Rhonda Ashby Vice-Chair: Patrick Church Sergeant at Arms: Sandy White Secretary: Brenda Judd (BJ) Treasurer: Lynne Seacrest Scholarship Representative: Joy Mason

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Environmental Health Section

Greetings from the Environmental Health Section! We are looking forward to a great year for Eastern District. Our 2015 conference in New Bern was a great success with speakers about managing public records, building leaders and taking action, and hot topics and updates from Cheryl Slachta and Larry Michael. Our new officers for this year are Stacey Harris section chair, Melanie Campen from Pender County as vice chair, Rob Richardson from Wake County as treasurer, Glenn Shoemaker from Wake County as secretary, and Robert McCabe as past president. I would like to recognize our award winners from the annual conference as well. Congratulations to Kristi Nixon for receiving the Trenton Davis Award and Daniel Allen for receiving the McCall Brothers Scholarship. Thanks for all of your efforts in environmental health! If you are not a member of Eastern District and the Environmental Health Section you are missing out on a great opportunity to network with peers, meet interesting people, listen to great presentations, fulfill your leadership aspirations by becoming a section officer, and have fun. Also, we offer a membership fee waiver for the section membership to specialists hired within the past three years. Please feel free to contact me for membership information at (252)975-9873 or e-mail [email protected]. Stacey L. Harris, Chair Environmental Health Section, EDNCPHA

Health Directors’ Section Many thanks to all the health directors who attended our section meetings. We had over 25 health directors as well as other public health leaders in the educational sessions held on Thursday. It looks like Chris Dobbins gets the award for the health director traveling the farthest for our meeting. Morning sessions were led by Sheila Davies, Dare County Health Director, who presented on Tele-health and Public Health Opportunities. This was followed by a panel of staff from the UNC-W College of Health and Human Services, discussing the Development of a NC Public Health Training Center and its implications for Workforce Development. Steven Garner spoke to a packed room in the afternoon about the Medicaid Cost Settlement. New officers for the 2015-2016 year for our section are: Chair- Helene Edwards, Hoke County Health Director Vice-Chair- Teresa Ellen, Wilson County Health Director It was so nice to see such great participation and I challenge you to support Eastern District as well as encouraging staff to get involved. This is a great way to build future leaders for our Association as well as for Public Health. Carolyn Moser, Pender County Health and Human Services Director

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Health Education Section The 2015 Health Education Section of the EDNCPHA annual meeting covered a broad range of health education topics. Sheila Davies, Dare County Health Director, PHD started off the day with an excellent presentation on tele health medicine and how it is improving the services we provide throughout public health practices. Leah Mayo and Stefanie Keen, from Active Routes to School Region 9 and 10, kicked off the section with some informative strategies to getting families involved with active routes to school. The presentation was filled with success stories and incentives/resources available to encourage children to bike to school for physical activity when possible. Amanda Cornett and Beth Mainwaring, NC Center for Public Health Quality Improvement, provided an informative and interactive session on quality improvement tools being used in public health settings. Lisa Phillips, Tobacco free living coordinator, Partnership to Improve Community Health, NENCPPH shared updates on tobacco prevention efforts across the region. All of the presentations were informative and engaging. A wonderful luncheon was provided for the section and allowed for a great networking opportunity for health educators across the region. Thank you to Joanie Ross and Julie Gooding-Hasty for contributing to the success of the health education section of the EDNCPHA annual meeting. The Health Education officers will be planning a dynamic health education program for spring 2016.

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Management Support Section The workshop for the Management Support Section for 2015 was a real success with wonderful topics:

Kyna Hersinger/State Archives of NC, Gov’t Records presented on Records Analyst

Dorothy Cilenti presented on Re-Accreditation for Local Health Departments and Consolidated Agencies

Steven Garner presented on the Medicaid Cost Settlement Officers for 2015-2016: Chairperson Cinnamon Narron, Wilson County Vice-Chairperson Jenny McDuffie, Hoke County Secretary/Treasurer Tracy Shaw, Person County Parliamentarian Sandy Mercure, Robeson County Member-at-Large Dawn Coleman, Person County (One-Year) Member-at-Large Charles Drake, Rowan County (Two-Year) We are still working on the program for 2016 so if you have any suggestions please contact Jenny McDuffie @ (910)875-3717 Ext 2114 or [email protected] . Please go ahead and make plans to attend our EDNCPHA 2016 Conference in Nags Head and support our Management Support Section. We look forward to seeing everyone then!

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Nursing Section

2015-2016 OFFICERS: President: Michelle White, RN

Vice-President/ Sgt. at Arms: Beth Junak, RN Secretary/Treasurer: Melanie Harper, LPN

The EDNCPHA Nursing Section met May 6-8, 2014 at the New Bern River Front Convention Center. Our past president Dawn McCabe, NP was recognized at the awards banquet for her endeavors to provide a great variety of speakers and topics and getting nursing credits approved for our meeting. As we look forward to the upcoming fabulous year with EDNCPHA please consider the following needs:

We hope to continue to develop an email list serve for nurses interested in public health in eastern North Carolina.

We need a representative for the scholarship committee.

We need nominations for Nurse of the Year.

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Treasurer’s Report: Account balances as of July 21, 2015: Checking - $15,651.60 Money Market - $2,037.65 Shares - $73.20 Membership Membership is currently underway for the 2015-2016 year. Membership applications can be found on our website at www.edncpha.com. We will continue the incentive program for recruiting new members this year and hope that you will beat the bushes – the member who sponsors the most new members will be awarded a $50.00 prize. There will also be a drawing at the annual meeting where everyone who sponsors at least one new member will also have a chance to win $50.00. Please share it with any potential new member. If you are on the executive board, remember that you must be a paid member and if you have not paid your membership, please do so.

Treasurer’s Report:

Account balances as of July 21, 2015:

Checking - $15,651.60

Money Market - $2,037.65

Shares - $73.20

Membership Update: Membership is currently underway for the 2015-2016 year. Membership applications can be found on our website at www.edncpha.com. We will continue the incentive program for recruiting new members this year and hope that you will beat the bushes – the member who sponsors the most new members will be awarded a $50.00 prize. There will also be a drawing at the annual meeting where everyone who sponsors at least one new member will also have a chance to win $50.00. Please share it with any potential new member. If you are on the executive board, remember that you must be a paid member and if you have not paid your membership, please do so.

2015 Award Recipients

Outstanding Public Health Award - Bladen County Health Department

Outstanding Career Achievement Award - Michael Rhodes

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NOTICE OF SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABILITY

The Eastern District North Carolina Public Health Association is again offering limited scholarships for continuing one’s education. The scholarships will be available for the academic year 2016 - 2017. One member and one Child of Member scholarship will be awarded in the following categories and amounts:

1. Graduate (Master’s and Doctorate) – Member $650.00/Child of Member $650.00

2. Undergraduate – Member $650.00/Child of Member $650.00

3. Technical/Associate Degree or Certificate – Member $650.00/Child of Member $650.00

Potential applicants should complete the appropriate application with required materials and letters and return them to:

Rhonda M. Ashby, Chair DHHS Winterville Regional Office

PO Box 1109 Winterville, NC 28590

The deadline to apply is March 25, 2016.

Applications postmarked after deadline date will not be considered. All applications will be reviewed and awardees selected by _May 6, 2016. Winners will be notified prior to the annual meeting, and scholarships will be available at the meeting. Thank you for your interest and cooperation. Please call me at (252) 916-2857 if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Rhonda M. Ashby, Chair Scholarship Committee Eastern District NCPHA

2015 Scholarship Recipients

Catherine McCabe, daughter of Robert and Dawn McCabe

Sidney Ashby - daughter of Rhonda Ashby

APPLICATION FOR EDNCPHA MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS NAME: __________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ TELEPHONE: _____________________________________________________ Current member of EDNCPHA: yes__________ no__________ Member year prior to this application: yes______ no_______ Resident of County within EDNCPHA area: yes____ county_______ no___ Currently employed in a Public Health setting: yes________ no________ Place of employment: ________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Job Title: __________________ Professional Category_____________ Current Duties: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ I intend to work in a public health setting/agency after completion of the education for which I am requesting this scholarship: yes_____ no______ I plan to work in Eastern North Carolina: yes___________ no___________ I am applying for a scholarship in the following category (check one). __________ Graduate __________Technical/Associate __________ Undergraduate __________ Degree or Certificate Current Degree, Certification or Licensure: ___________________________

Application for Scholarship for Child of EDNCPHA Member Name: _________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone number including area code: ________________ Is parent a current member of EDNCPHA? Yes___ No____ Was parent a member of EDNCPHA the year prior to this application? Yes___ No____ Parent Name: ____________________________________________________________ Parent Address: __________________________________________________________ Parent place of employment: ________________________________________________ Parent working title: ______________________________________________________ Name of accredited college or university you plan to attend: _______________________ Please list accredited colleges/universities, for which you have applied, been accepted or are currently enrolled: Applied: Accepted or Enrolled: ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ What will be your educational status in the fall of the upcoming school year? (Freshman, sophomore, etc.): ______________________ What is your intended course of study? (If undecided, list those being considered): ____________________________________

Please submit 2 page or less, typed legible essay to the scholarship committee addressing your reasons for: a) desiring to further your education b) your future plans for employment c) why you deserve this scholarship and d) how the scholarship will benefit you. (Use additional page if necessary.)

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________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ **Please include at least two letters of recommendation from individuals who have knowledge of your professional development. _______________________________ ____________________________ (Signature) (Date)

MAIL TO:

Rhonda Ashby, Chair EDNCPHA Scholarship

DHHS Winterville Office PO Box 1109

Winterville, NC 28590

PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING WITH THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM:

1. A typed list of school, church or community activities that you have participated in. Include offices or leadership roles held.

2. A typed 2 page or less essay to the scholarship committee addressing your reasons for: a) desiring to further your education b) your future plans for employment c) why you deserve this scholarship and d) how this scholarship will benefit you.

3. An official academic transcript of your previous 12 months, or last year attended school (high school or college). The official transcript must have the stamped seal and/or signature.

4. Two letters of recommendation from: a) a high school principal, guidance counselor, or teacher b) a business or professional person other than school personnel

5. Enclosed proof of parent’s current membership receipt and proof of parent’s membership for year prior to this application

6. Checklist signed and dated by applicant.

PLEASE SUBMIT POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN March 25. 2016 TO: Rhonda Ashby, Chair

EDNCPHA Scholarship Committee DHHS Winterville Regional Office

PO Box 1109 Winterville, NC 28590

CHECKLIST TO BE SUBMITTED WITH EDNCPHA MEMBER/CHILD

OF MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: (Check off each line once completed and sends in with application)

1. _________Legible complete EDNCPHA Member or Child of Member Scholarship Application 2. _________ Evidence of acceptance at an accredited educational institution and Child of Member

Scholarship Applications must include official transcript from last 12 months, or last attended school (high school or college)

3. _________Enclosed proof of EDNCPHA membership for applicant or applicant’s parent for year of

application as well as the year prior to application date. Receipt must be provided or documentation provided by EDNCPHA Treasurer.

4. _________ At least two (2) letters of recommendation 5. _________ Two (2) page or less typed essay to scholarship committee 6. _________ Child of Member Applications should include list of school, church or community activities

including offices and leadership roles held 7. ________ This checklist signed, dated ( see below) and enclosed in application packet __________________________________ _____________________ Signature of Applicant Date Application Completed

It is TIME for EDNCPHA members to consider nominating a member worthy of recognition during the Annual Educational Conference being held May 11-13 at Nags Head (Ramada Plaza Nags Head Oceanfront). There are many individuals and groups within the Eastern District Public Health Family that deserve to be nominated and there is no greater achievement than to be recognized by your peers for a job well done. We ask that you carefully consider potential candidates from your agency and submit a nomination for our consideration. Today, there is far too little opportunity to recognize our many outstanding public health professionals. You can change that by taking time to nominate an employee or department. Thank you in advance for taking the time to nominate a deserving person or group.

CATEGORIES ARE:

STACY H. COVIL OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The EDNCPHA member nominated for this award should have demonstrated an outstanding achievement in a specific health related project, program or activity within the past two years. Priority will be given to selecting an individual who has been instrumental in providing significant local, regional or state impact, or the potential for such impact, as a result of implementing the project, program or activity.

OUTSTANDING CAREER ACHIVEMENT AWARD The EDNCPHA member nominated for this award should have significant achievements during a career that is characterized by exemplary and sustained service to public health.

OUTSTANDING PUBLIC HEALTH AWARD The agency or program nominated for this award should have health programming that is considered creative, innovative, efficient and effective. The programming should have demonstrated community involvement and impact and has been or is planned to be an ongoing effort. The nomination should be submitted in narrative form not to exceed two single-spaced typed pages. Nominations will be due in spring 2016, with the deadline information forthcoming.

SUBMIT TO:

Kristi Nixon Chairperson of Awards Committee

Eastern District North Carolina Public Health Association e-mail: [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

STAY INFORMED, VISIT WWW.EDNCPHA.COM

MEMBERSHIP YEAR: JULY 1, 2015 - JUNE 30, 2016

ANNUAL DUES: $25.00 NAME: __________________________________________________________________________ _______New Member If new, recruited by: _______________________________________ _______Renewal Previous Name (if remarried, etc.): ___________________________ Present Position: ___________________________________________________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________ Home Address: _________________________________City:________________Zip:____________ Employer: _____________________________________ Employer Address: ______________________________ City: _______________Zip:___________ Telephone #: ________________________________ Make check or money order payable to EDNCPHA and mail to:

Djuana Register, Treasurer Bladen County Health Department P.O. Box 189 Elizabethtown, NC. 28337

EDNCPHA is composed of thirteen (10) Sections. An individual must be a member of EDNCPHA to qualify for membership in a Section. Please circle the Section or Sections to which you wish to belong. Dental Health Environmental Health

Physician Extender Management Support Health Directors

Health Education Nursing Laboratory

Communicable Disease Social Workers ********************************************************************************** Will you be eligible for Life Membership ________Yes _______ No (Life Membership requires retirement as of December 31, 2015, and twenty years of service in public health) If you will be eligible, complete this section and return to the Treasurer by March 1, 2016 Signed: __________________________________________Date:____________________________