Network Organizations
Three Rivers AHEC
Contact Info:
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4177
Columbus, GA 31914-0177
Physical Address:
2022 15th Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901
Phone: (706) 507-0894
Fax: (706) 507-0896
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4177
Columbus, GA 31914-0177
Physical Address:
2022 15th Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901
Phone: (706) 507-0894
Fax: (706) 507-0896
Media Contact Info:
Kathy P. English
Phone: (706) 507-0894
Email (general inquiries only)
www.threeriversahec.org
Kathy P. English
Phone: (706) 507-0894
Email (general inquiries only)
www.threeriversahec.org
The "Top 10 Topics" to Communicate for Diabetes Management
5/17/2012
The session provides allied health and other healthcare providers with the tools to clearly and efficiently help patients succeed with diabetes management. This content will enable the learner to drive home key diabetes management messages detailing both complex and data driven aspects of patient self care actions for success.
Advancing Asthma Control: An Overview of Current Asthma Guidelines
11/9/2011
This update (EPR—3: Full Report 2007) makes a stronger distinction than previous guidelines between classifying asthma severity and assessing asthma control. Interpretation of previous asthma guidelines raised questions about applying the severity classifications once treatment is established and also resulted in placing more emphasis on severity than on ongoing monitoring of whether therapeutic goals were met.
School Nursing Practice: Promoting Health and Academic Achievement 201
9/30/2011
This video will provide you with comprehensive training on the effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses, including your role in a school environment, first aid, immunizations, resource management and policy. Our main focus is to address energy balance, good nutrition, and physical activity within the various school systems that serve children and families in our community.
School Nursing Practice: Promoting Health and Academic Achievement 202
9/30/2011
This video will provide you with comprehensive training on the effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses, including your role in the annual immunization assessment which is instrumental in the prevention of diseases, resource management, and policy.
School Nursing Practice: Promoting Health and Academic Achievement
6/22/2011
The role of the School Nurse is unique and challenging. No other healthcare professional has access to such a high percentage of children in Georgia, or to such a large workforce. This video series will provide you with comprehensive training on the effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses, including your role in a school environment, first aid, immunizations, resource management and policy.
School Nursing Practice: Promoting Health and Academic Achievement 101
6/22/2011
This video series will provide you with comprehensive training on the effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses, including your role in a school environment, first aid, immunizations, resource management and policy.
School Nursing Practice: Promoting Health and Academic Achievement 102
6/22/2011
This video series will provide you with comprehensive training on the effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses, including your role in a school environment, first aid, immunizations, resource management and policy.
School Nursing Practice: Promoting Health and Academic Achievement 103
6/22/2011
The role of the School Nurse is unique and challenging. No other healthcare professional has access to such a high percentage of children in Georgia, or to such a large workforce. This video series will provide you with comprehensive training on the effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses, including your role in a school environment, first aid, immunizations, resource management and policy.
School Nursing Practice: Promoting Health and Academic Achievement 104
6/22/2011
The role of the School Nurse is unique and challenging. No other healthcare professional has access to such a high percentage of children in Georgia, or to such a large workforce. This video series will provide you with comprehensive training on the effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses, including your role in a school environment, first aid, immunizations, resource management and policy.
School Nursing Practice: Promoting Health and Academic Achievement 105
6/22/2011
The role of the School Nurse is unique and challenging. No other healthcare professional has access to such a high percentage of children in Georgia, or to such a large workforce. This video series will provide you with comprehensive training on the effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses, including your role in a school environment, first aid, immunizations, resource management and policy.
School Nursing Practice: Promoting Health and Academic Achievement 106
6/22/2011
The role of the School Nurse is unique and challenging. No other healthcare professional has access to such a high percentage of children in Georgia, or to such a large workforce. This video series will provide you with comprehensive training on the effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses, including your role in a school environment, first aid, immunizations, resource management and policy.
Celebrating the Vision for Georgia: Cultural Change and Person Centered Care
4/28/2011
The transition into long-term or elderly care can be a daunting one, both for the individual and the family caregiver. Keys to the success of creating "home" is the deinstitutionalization of care, the implementation of person centered practices, and keeping those in your care from feeling "homeless". The Cultural Change Network's Co-Founder and & Coordinator Kim McRae leads this session on improving and transforming quality of life for older Georgians in all settings where aging services are delivered.
Demonstration of Successful Models: A Recipe for Living Well
4/21/2011
Karen Nichols, Executive Director at The Cascades Verdae, will discuss how cultural change in long-term care can help you address the helplessness, loneliness, and boredom faced by seniors, how you can you help those in your care adjust to "those strangers" taking care of them, and what longevity research says about long-term care and its impact.
Wanting to Dance When You're Expected to March: Pioneering Approaches in Long-Term Care
4/14/2011
"Culture change" is the common name given to the national movement for the transformation of older adult services, and is based on person-directed values and practices where the voices of elders and those working with them are considered and respected. Rose Marie Fagan of the Pioneer Network will discuss the emergence of the cultural change movement and provide attendees with information about the unique and ongoing process of turning cultural change transformations into daily practice.
Health Career Overview
12/16/2010
This presentation will give a general overview of the various professions in health care. The first part will discuss the benefits of choosing a career in health care. Next, the fastest growing jobs in health care according to the Georgia Department of Labor will be revealed along with some unique health career opportunities. Last, resources to find out more about health careers on the web and through the Georgia AHECs will be provided.
Advocates in Action
6/30/2010
Advocates in Action will highlight legislative priorities for arthritis on a federal level-what is being done in Washington, DC to improve the lives of those living with arthritis. It will also cover access to care for arthritis- how to become a more powerful advocate for your own care. Lastly, this session will highlight grassroots advocacy from an arthritis advocates perspective- how to build a relationship with members of congress to obtain 100 % sponsorship of Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act.
Treatment of Older Adults: Depression, Anxiety, & Cognitive Problems (Part 2 of 2)
6/11/2010
Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and cognitive problems present significant challenges among older adults. Increasingly, professionals will be called upon to develop knowledge and skills to meet the needs of their elder patients. This webinar features Dr. Lee Hyer, Professor of and Health Behavior at Mercer University School of Medicine. Dr. Hyer has published several books and over 200 peer-reviewed articles on mental health issues among older adults.
Treatment of Older Adults: Depression, Anxiety, & Cognitive Problems (Part 1 of 2)
6/10/2010
Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and cognitive problems present significant challenges among older adults. Increasingly, professionals will be called upon to develop knowledge and skills to meet the needs of their elder patients. This webinar features Dr. Lee Hyer, Professor of and Health Behavior at Mercer University School of Medicine. Dr. Hyer has published several books and over 200 peer-reviewed articles on mental health issues among older adults.
Managing Asthma Triggers (MAT): Module 1 of 4
4/21/2010
Asthma is the leading cause of chronic illness in children. It affects as many as 10%-12% of children in the US and, for unknown reasons, is steadily increasing. The purpose of this series of modules is to increase awareness of potential asthma triggers and irritants and to encourage optimal management of the school environment to reduce asthma episodes.
Managing Asthma Triggers (MAT) Module 2 of 4
4/21/2010
Asthma is the leading cause of chronic illness in children. It affects as many as 10%-12% of children in the US and, for unknown reasons, is steadily increasing. The purpose of this series of modules is to increase awareness of potential asthma triggers and irritants and to encourage optimal management of the school environment to reduce asthma episodes.
Managing Asthma Triggers (MAT) Module 3 of 4
4/21/2010
Asthma is the leading cause of chronic illness in children. It affects as many as 10%-12% of children in the US and, for unknown reasons, is steadily increasing. The purpose of this series of modules is to increase awareness of potential asthma triggers and irritants and to encourage optimal management of the school environment to reduce asthma episodes.
Managing Asthma Triggers (MAT) Module 4 of 4
4/21/2010
Asthma is the leading cause of chronic illness in children. It affects as many as 10%-12% of children in the US and, for unknown reasons, is steadily increasing. The purpose of this series of modules is to increase awareness of potential asthma triggers and irritants and to encourage optimal management of the school environment to reduce asthma episodes.
PTSD and the Returning Veteran: Treatment, Challenges, and Resources
6/26/2009
Numerous soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan often present signs of traumatic brain injury and/or post traumatic stress disorder. The PTSD "triggers" of re-experiencing, avoidance and arousal can be especially debilitating, and often don't respond to talk therapy or anger management because the real problem is a reactive nervous system. Many traumas are buried deep in a person's psyche, leaving a person with no direct knowledge of how they are being affected.
PTSD and the Returning Veteran: Treatment Options and Challenges
5/22/2009
Numerous soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan often present signs of traumatic brain injury and/or post traumatic stress disorder. The PTSD "triggers" of re-experiencing, avoidance and arousal can be especially debilitating, and often don't respond to talk therapy or anger management because the real problem is a reactive nervous system. Many traumas are buried deep in a person's psyche, leaving a person with no direct knowledge of how they are being affected. Whether a trauma is consciously known or buried in the unconscious, it may be contributing to confusing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that will challenge your life and relationships
Prostate Cancer: One Patient's Experience
5/14/2009
Because of widespread screening efforts, the majority of newly diagnosed prostate cancers are found early when they are still confined to the prostate gland, thus the number of prostate cancer-related deaths has decreased. This presentation is about one man's journey from a routine physical exam to prostate cancer diagnosis, through treatment and to life after treatment.
PTSD and the Returning Veteran: A Primer for Health Care Professionals
4/24/2009
Numerous soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan often present signs of traumatic brain injury and/or post traumatic stress disorder. This presentation will address some of the similarities between these diagnoses along with the frequency and treatment implications from a mental health viewpoint. Mental health treatment strategies along with resources available will be discussed in future sessions.
Overview of the Strategic Plan for Addressing Asthma in Georgia & Asthma & the Environment
2/6/2009
In addition to identifying common environmental factors that affect asthma, this presentation will review the essential nature of completing an environmental history to determine an appropriate and effective plan for asthma management.