Community Health in Oaxaca, Mexico

This experience has awarded me the opportunity to observe the practice of medicine with limited resources. I was able to observe physicians that genuinely care for their patients and truly enjoy their profession." - CFHI alumna, 2006



Introduction


July 25 - August 22, 2009 PLEASE NOTE: This program is only open to Stanford students with a strong interest in and commitment to community health. Interested applicants must complete a preliminary application through Stanford. Please click here for further information regarding the preliminary application process.
The Community Health in Oaxaca program is a collaboration between the Stanford Office of Community Health and Child Family Health International (CFHI), aimed at developing future leaders in immigrant and community health.
The Community Health in Oaxaca program is designed as an immersive training experience for students who are committed to working with the immigrant Latino population in the United States and who wish to increase their cultural and linguistic competency as well as their understanding of the health factors affecting Latinos. The main objectives are to prepare students for better service to immigrant populations in the US by broadening public health knowledge; increasing linguistic competency in Spanish; providing exposure to health care systems and clinical interactions in another culture; and fostering an understanding of the social and economic factors that impact the health of Mexicans and Mexican-American immigrants to the United States.While all CFHI programs have an ethic of service, all our programs, including the Community Health in Oaxaca Program, are not designed to provide service to those who would otherwise not have healthcare.
Read the Why CFHI bullet on the right side menu to find out more about the goals and objectives of CFHI programs as well as the service-learning concept. For quotes and stories from students who participated in the Community Health in Oaxaca, Mexico program, see the What Alumni Say bullet (right side menu). If you would like to speak to alumni of this program via email, please contact alumni@cfhi.org for more information.We look forward to having you join our grassroots work to build a global community in support of better healthcare for underserved communities!CFHI’s Social Networking Sites: Join our groups below for the latest updates on CFHI and to connect to CFHI participants and alumni.

Reproductive Health in Quito, Ecuador

Introduction


Please contact us before you apply to determine the availability of spots if you are interested in applying for this program between April and August! Thank you.
The Reproductive Health program gives students the opportunity to participate in clinical rotations that are focused strictly on reproductive and women's health. Students will be able to observe how reproductive healthcare functions in a socially conservative country where there is limited discussion and openness regarding sexual health issues. Students will also see first-hand how cultural attitudes toward gender equality often affect women's willingness and ability to seek treatment or even information about reproductive and sexual health.
Students in this program will experience Quito alongside students in the Andean Health in Quito program, although their clinical experiences will be more focused. Clinical rotations will allow students to observe and/or assist doctors in a variety of capacities, whether it is assisting in a delivery or giving talks on reproductive health. Students will take medical and conversational Spanish classes at the Amazing Andes Language School. However, cultural education continues outside of the classroom as well, through the home stay experience and interactions with medical staff during clinical rotations.Our programs in Quito are among the most popular programs, as they allow students to experience one of the most exciting cities in South America. Many students take advantage of the variety of museums, historical sites, eye-opening weekend trips, and other attractions in and around the lively city of Quito during the evenings and weekends.
Read the Why CFHI bullet on the right side menu to find out more about the goals and objectives of CFHI programs as well as the service-learning concept. For quotes and stories from students who participated in the Reproductive Health in Quito program see the What Alumni Say section on the right side menu. If you would like to speak to alumni of this program via email, please contact alumni@cfhi.org for more information.We look forward to having you join our grassroots work to build a global community in support of better healthcare for underserved communities!
CFHI’s Social Networking Sites: Join our groups below for the latest updates on CFHI and to connect to CFHI participants and alumni.

Womens Reproductive Health, Mexico

Introduction


Please contact us before you apply to determine the availability of spots if you are interested in applying for this program between April and August! Thank you.
The Women's Reproductive Health in Mexico program takes place in Puerto Escondido, a small seaside town in the state of Oaxaca. There, students will gain exposure to many of the challenges that women in rural Mexico face when managing their reproductive health. In addition to rotations in local clinics and public healthcare centers, students will take medical and conversational Spanish classes at a local language school. During clinical rotations, students will have the opportunity to see Puerto Escondido's healthcare system for women in a variety of settings. Opportunities range from working in primary care clinics to participating in rural reproductive healthcare programs with midwives or parteras. Overall, Mexico has a maternal mortality rate of approximately 83 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, a number which is often higher in poorer, more rural states such as Oaxaca. Over 60% of registered births in this coastal region are performed by parteras in the home. By the end of the program participants will have a clear understanding of the way the public healthcare system is organized in the coastal region of Oaxaca to address women's health issues. Participants may be able to participate in monthly educational workshops for women that are a part of the world famous comprehensive program with origins in rural Mexico, Oportunidades. Its success has been widely evaluated and recognized and is now being replicated by governments worldwide, including in New York City (for more information on Oportunidades, please visit their website at: http://www.oportunidades.gob.mx/).
Read the Why CFHI bullet on the right side menu to find out more about the goals and objectives of CFHI programs as well as the service-learning concept. For quotes and stories from students who participated in the Womens Reproductive Health, Mexico program, see the What Alumni Say section (right side menu). If you would like to speak to alumni of this program via email, please contact alumni@cfhi.org for more information.We look forward to having you join our grassroots work to build a global community in support of better healthcare for underserved communities!CFHI’s Social Networking Sites: Join our groups below for the latest updates on CFHI and to connect to CFHI participants and alumni.

UC Davis Quarter Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico

Introduction


CFHI and UC Davis have teamed up to offer this new and specialized program that offers University of California students the opportunity to take UCD classes on transnational (US-Mexico) health issues and participate in internships in hospitals and clinics in Oaxaca, Mexico! Courses offered through this program are designed to provide students with cultural competencies that are crucial for effective health care professionals. This program is also designed to provide in-depth clinical experience that will not only lead to greater Spanish fluency, but also, greater awareness of the similarity and differences of medical practice in Mexico and United States and the implication of these issues on medical practice and treatment of the growing Mexican immigrant population in the United States.Oaxaca remains one of the richest states in the world - in history, culture, tradition, natural beauty, unexploited mineral deposits and other natural resources. It is also one of the poorest - in average income, in modern and efficient services of water, drainage and ... healthcare ...
In Oaxaca CFHI students can explore a different culture and way of life while learning about the region's healthcare system through clinical rotations. It is truly a crossroads where different cultures and healthcare practices intersect. Oaxaca City, one of the most unique cities in Mexico, is steeped in history, tradition, and the influences of a vibrant indigenous culture. Students will be immersed in the region's language and rich culture while learning about contemporary social issues facing the local population.
Oaxaca is one of the poorest states in Mexico, and many of its inhabitants, especially those of the large indigenous population in rural areas, have limited access to even rudimentary healthcare services. Participants will be exposed to various elements of Oaxacan healthcare: public and private, urban and rural.Read the Why CFHI bullet on the right side menu to find out more about the goals and objectives of CFHI programs as well as the service-learning concept. For quotes and stories from students who participated in the UC Davis Quarter Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico, see the What Alumni Say section (right side menu) If you would like to speak to alumni of this program via email, please contact alumni@cfhi.org for more information.We look forward to having you join our grassroots work to build a global community in support of better healthcare for underserved communities!CFHI’s Social Networking Sites: Join our groups below for the latest updates on CFHI and to connect to CFHI participants and alumni.

The Global Philanthropy Forum aims

The Global Philanthropy Forum aims to build a community of donors and social investors committed to international causes, and to inform, enable and enhance the strategic nature of their giving and social investing.
By continually refreshing a lasting learning community, the GPF seeks to increase the number of philanthropists who will be strategic in pursuit of international causes. We share a conviction that individuals are not only capable of advancing human security, environmental stewardship, and improved quality of life, but that they must.
Videos of select sessions from the 2009 conference are now available on the 2009 video page. Please click here to visit that page

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Parenting to Prevent Obesity

Helping your kids get and stay healthy isn’t always easy. It’s hard for them to resist the unhealthy snacks, sodas and fast food that seem to be all around them. It’s also tough to get them away from the television and computer screens and find places for them to play and exercise. Here are some helpful tips and information to help you take positive steps!


Become a Better Health Model You may not be a perfect health model for your kids, but if they see you making a real effort to improve your own habits, they will start to realize that being healthy is really important.
Talking Healthy with your Kids Talking to your child about issues like health, weight and fitness can be tricky. Here are some tips to help you start the discussion in a sensitive and effective way.
Tips for Dealing with Picky Eater It is really common for kids to be picky about what they eat and to turn their nose up at healthy foods. These tips will help even the pickiest eater enjoy healthy mealtimes.
The Nine Hour Rule: Kids & Sleep As part of a healthy lifestyle that includes good nutrition and regular physical activity, your child needs at least nine hours of sleep each night.
Turn It Off: Limiting Screen Time The average child or adolescent spends 4–5 hours a day in front of a screen. Yikes! Here are a few ways to cut back on screen time

Initiatives like this one are providing a comprehensive framework for fighting childhood obesity and creating a healthier America,” said California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. “It is important that everyone—from business leaders to parents to health care providers to government—rise to the challenge and help combat our childhood obesity epidemic. I applaud the national medical associations, leading health care insurers and employers for joining together in this crucial fight, and I hope that others will follow their lead.

At the Doctor

At the Doctor
Today nearly 1 in 3 children and teens in the United States is already overweight or obese. Health and medical experts consider it an epidemic. Overweight children and teens are more likely to develop serious health problems such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Until recently most healthcare professionals have been unable to work with families around the prevention, assessment, and treatment of childhood obesity. That has changed with the launch of the Alliance Healthcare Initiative.
Governor Schwarzenegger Endorses the Alliance Healthcare Initiative

Health Consequences of Childhood Obesity

Health Consequences of Childhood Obesity
Obese & Overweight Children are at Risk for Serious Health Problems
Rising levels of overweight and obesity are already having a negative effect on our kids’ health and quality of life. The obesity epidemic is clearly taking its toll, as more and more kids are developing conditions and diseases typically associated with adults.
Diabetes on the rise: Type 2 diabetes used to be called “adult-onset diabetes.” Now, the rise in childhood obesity is linked to a dramatic rise in the number of children suffering from type 2 diabetes. [1]
Heart trouble at middle age: If current trends continue, adolescents with type 2 diabetes may experience heart troubles beginning as young as 30 or 40 years old. [2]
Increased risk of heart failure: Being overweight or out of shape makes the heart work harder. [3] Overweight children are more likely to grow up to be overweight adults and more likely to develop heart problems. [4]
Chronic medical conditions: Obesity is associated with more chronic (continuing) medical conditions than smoking or excessive drinking. [5]
Digestive problems: One in four obese children may have digestive troubles such as constipation. [6]
Higher risk of asthma: There may be a link between the rise in childhood obesity and the rise in childhood asthma. Extra weight can make it harder to breathe and can inflame the respiratory tract. Children with serious asthma are more likely to be overweight. [7]
Obese & Overweight Children are at Risk for a Lesser Quality of Life
Overweight and obese children often suffer from serious emotional and behavioral problems. Severely obese children may have a similar health-related quality of life as children who have been diagnosed with cancer. [8]
Emotional impact: Overweight and obese children often suffer from low self-esteem, experience bullying, teasing and depression.

Citations
1. Daniels SR, Arnett DK, Eckel RH, et al. Overweight in children and adolescents: pathophysiology, consequences, prevention, and treatment. Circulation. April 19 2005; 111 (15): 1999-2012.
2. Obesity and Disability. Santa Monica, California: Rand Health; 2004.
3. Li X, Li S, Ulusoy E, Chen W, Srinivasan SR, Berenson, GS. Childhood adiposity as a predictor of cardiac mass in adulthood: The Bogalusa Heart Study. Circulation 2004; 110:3488-92
4. The Problem of Overweight in Children and Adolescents. Department of Health and Human Services Fact Sheet; http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/calltoaction/fact_adolescents.htm
5. Colditz GA. Economic costs of obesity and inactivity. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1999; 31:S663-S667.
6. http://www.mercola.com/2004/sep/15/obese_children.htm
7. http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/press/releases/press05102005.html
8. Yanovski JA, Yanovski SZ. Treatment of Pediatric and adolescent obesity. JAMA. April 9, 2003; 289 (14): 1851-1853

July 29, 2009

July 29, 2009
Eating on the go can be a difficult task when you‘re trying to keep muscle on and body fat off. Too often we choose less-than-perfect food options to satisfy our hunger at the sacrifice of our lean muscle. After all, it‘s a very bodybuilding-unfriendly world out there, which makes it difficult to find lean protein meals when you‘re on the road. Luckily, Dr. Jim Stoppani is back to teach you how to get a quality meal at the most unlikely place of all - McDonalds. Believe it or not, the Golden Arches have just what you need to pack on lean muscle and drop body fat.
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Easy as 1, 2, 3 KIDS HELATH

Easy as 1, 2, 3
No matter what you're trying to do, there are three important steps you need to take:
Get organized.
Stay focused.
Get it done!
The trouble for kids is that each of these steps is actually a lot of little steps. But figuring out how to do them is a skill that will help you a lot in school and in life. Kids have many things to do each day. And each one of them follows this 1-2-3 process.
Take brushing your teeth:

Getting organized means getting where you need to be and gathering your supplies. To brush your teeth, go to the bathroom, get out your toothbrush and toothpaste, get your toothbrush wet, then put toothpaste on it.
Staying focused means sticking with the task. Dentists say to brush for 3 minutes, so that means keep brushing, even if you hear a really good song on the radio or you remember that you wanted to call your friend. Concentrate and remember what the dentist told you about brushing away from your gums.
Getting it done! If you do steps 1 and 2, step 3 almost takes care of itself. Hurray, your 3 minutes are up and your teeth are clean! Getting it done means finishing up and putting on the finishing touches. With teeth brushing, that would be stuff like rinsing off your toothbrush and putting it away, putting the cap back on the toothpaste, and making sure there's no toothpaste foam on your face!
Maybe you're thinking, "I can brush my teeth just fine." If so, that's great because it means that you can apply those same skills to school or any project you need to get done, like homework or cleaning your room.
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Inside Health & Fitness Online

Inside Health & Fitness OnlineHouston’s Most FitH&FSM wants to find out who’s the fittest man and woman in the Houston area, so we’re hosting the “Houston’s Most Fit” competition. The competition is open to male and female athletes who are at least 21 years of age. PERSONAL TRAINERS ARE ELIGIBLE. Professional athletes are NOT eligible. To enter, submit a brief paragraph explaining why you think you should be considered the fittest person in Houston. Please include any pertinent details on your athletic or fitness history (awards, honors, contests won, etc.) along with a current photo. After the entries are compiled, a field of 20 people (10 men, 10 women) will be selected to compete on an obstacle course.The quickest time through the course wins. The obstacle course includes sit-up, push-up and pull-up stations, balance beams, tires, agility drills and monkey bars. NO CLIMBING WALL. Personal trainer Richard Jones serves as the competition director. The winners receive a trophy and will be profiled in the November issue of Health & Fitness Sports Magazine. Competitors will be grouped into two age divisions: 21 to 35 and 36 and above. Persons selected for the competition, tentatively scheduled for this September, will be required to show proof of age, complete appropriate waiver forms and pay a $20 entry fee. In addition to the brief paragraph and photo, please include your name, age, address, daytime phone, evening phone, email address, occupation. To register your nomination, please email editor Rod Evans at rod@healthandfitnessmag.com.Calling All Fit Moms and SonsDo you know a Houston area mom whose idea of a great afternoon might include riding bikes, running stadium steps or playing softball? You should nominate her to be included in the “Fit Moms & Sons” photo spread, scheduled for our October issue. We’re looking for moms and their sons who share a love of sports, fitness and healthy living to be featured in the issue. Submit your nomination by emailing rod@healthandfitnessmag.com.

Men’s Issue

Our annual “Men’s Issue” is jam packed with stuff that guys love and need. From the coolest summer gear to the latest developments in the battle against baldness to advice on cancer prevention, we’re looking out for the guys this month. Model Bill Machupa was photographed by Evin Thayer at Mancuso Harley-Davidson/Buell

HEALTH FITNESS

Maintaining soft, supple, youthful looking skin is the first defense against aging, and our annual “Beautiful Skin Issue” offers a wealth of information to help you achieve your goal. Be sure to check out the “Skincare Guide” on page 56 for information on some of the Houston area’s top skincare specialists. Cover image courtesy of Shutterstock. Maintaining soft, supple, youthful looking skin is the first defense against aging, and our annual “Beautiful Skin Issue” offers a wealth of information to help you achieve your goal. Be sure to check out the “Skincare Guide” on page 56 for information on some of the Houston area’s top skincare specialists. Cover image courtesy of Shutterstock.

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Lung Diseases

When you breathe, your lungs take in oxygen from the air and deliver it to the bloodstream. The cells in your body need oxygen to work and grow. During a normal day, you breathe nearly 25,000 times. People with lung disease have difficulty breathing. Millions of people in the U.S. have lung disease. If all types of lung disease are lumped together, it is the number three killer in the United States.
The term lung disease refers to many disorders affecting the lungs, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, infections like influenza, pneumonia and tuberculosis, lung cancer, and many other breathing problems.
National Women's Health Information Center

Acne

Also called: Pimples, Zits
Acne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Pimples form when hair follicles under your skin clog up. Most pimples form on the face, neck, back, chest and shoulders. Anyone can get acne, but it is common in teenagers and young adults. It is not serious, but it can cause scars.
No one knows exactly what causes acne. Hormone changes, such as those during the teenage years and pregnancy, probably play a role. There are many myths about what causes acne. Chocolate and greasy foods are often blamed, but there is little evidence that foods have much effect on acne in most people. Another common myth is that dirty skin causes acne; however, blackheads and pimples are not caused by dirt. Stress doesn't cause acne, but stress can make it worse.
If you have acne
Clean your skin gently
Try not to touch your skin
Avoid the sun
Treatments for acne include medicines and creams.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Abortion

An abortion is a procedure to end a pregnancy. It uses medicine or surgery to remove the embryo or fetus and placenta from the uterus. The procedure is done by a licensed physician or someone acting under the supervision of a licensed physician.
The decision to end a pregnancy is very personal. If you are thinking of having an abortion, most healthcare providers advise counseling.

Birth Defects

A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. One out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect.
A birth defect may affect how the body looks, works or both. Some birth defects like cleft lip or neural tube defects are structural problems that can be easy to see. To find others, like heart defects, doctors use special tests. Birth defects can vary from mild to severe. Some result from exposures to medicines or chemicals. For example, alcohol abuse can cause fetal alcohol syndrome. Infections during pregnancy can also result in birth defects. For most birth defects, the cause is unknown.
Some birth defects can be fatal. Babies with birth defects may need surgery or other medical treatments. Today, doctors can diagnose many birth defects in the womb. This enables them to treat or even correct some problems before the baby is born.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention