4th Annual Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month Calendar of Events

Dementia as a Public Health Issue: A New Look at Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Depression, and Caregiving

Dementia as a Public Health Issue: A New Look at Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Depression, and Caregiving

What’s the connection between cardiovascular disease, depression, and cognitive decline? How does caregiving for a person with dementia under the age of 65 (younger-onset dementia) differ from caring for an older person with dementia? Join us on Thursday, August 11, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EDT for a webinar featuring new information on these topics. After an initial presentation of study methods and findings, the webinar will engage participants in exploring the public health implications. Please register in advance (and input meeting number: 749 119 289). 

The webinar presenters are the recipients of Alzheimer’s Association scholarships, which were awarded as part of the Healthy Brain Initiative with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The scholarships for public health graduate students in support of work related to cognitive health, dementia, and caregiving as public health issues were awarded to: 

• Nicole Armstrong, doctoral candidate in the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, who examined whether depressive symptoms potentially mediate the association between cardiovascular risk factors and cognitive decline; and 
• Elvira Jimenez, doctoral candidate at the University of California-Los Angeles, who studied the unique experiences and challenges faced by caregivers of people with younger-onset dementia.

Join us to learn about their findings and how they might inform public health programs. Public health professionals working in chronic diseases, healthy aging, health care quality, mental health, workforce competencies, and community-clinic partnerships may find their analyses to be particularly relevant.

Be sure to register online (meeting number: 749 119 289), mark your calendars, and forward this message to any interested colleagues.

 

The Alzheimer’s Public Health E-News is supported by Cooperative Agreement #NU58DP006115-01 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the Alzheimer’s Association and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC.

Salt Lake County Diversity Affairs Communications Specialist - Paid Intern

Requisition Number :	16-4469
Job Title :	Diversity Affairs Communications Specialist - Paid Intern
Salary :	$10.00 Hourly
Salary Grade :	0
Opening Date :	07/14/2016
Closing Date :	08/31/2016
Position Type :	Internship
Work Hours :	20
Department :	Elected Offices
Division :	Mayor Administration-1020000000
Section :	Administration
Work Location :	Salt Lake County Government Center - 2001 South State Street
Important Information :	Internship Duration: September to December 2016 Work Schedule: Flexible  Internship Learning Objectives: 1. Technical Growth: Develop a working knowledge of social media platforms, website management and Microsoft Office Products. 2. Social Growth: Develop interpersonal skills to work effectively within a formal, professional environment.              3. Personal Growth: Understand the role of local government to bring about meaningful and sustainable change and to observe local governance in action in order to inform future academic and career decisions. PAID INTERN POSITIONS: An “At Will”, FLSA non-exempt employee who is not eligible for County benefits and who must work an average of less than 129 hours per month. Must work less than an average of 129 hours per month. Are not eligible for County benefits except as otherwise provided for by policy. Are not considered merit employees. Are "at will" employees who may be terminated for any reason, without notice, and without a pre-termination hearing. CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Back to School Brush - Up: Free Dental Screenings & Cleanings

Back to School BRUSH-UP 

No appointment necessary, children are treated on a first come first serve basis and treatment will be limited by clinical capacity during the time of event. 

FREE Dental Screenings & Cleanings at Event Sealants provided for qualifying children 

Did you know that dental pain is the #1 reason kids miss school? Keep your kids in school with a FREE back to school dental screening and cleaning. 

Children K-12 also receive a voucher to return for a FREE comprehensive exam, x-rays and up to $50 of additional care. 

Learn more at rosemandental.com 

WHERE The Dental Clinic Roseman University 10894 S River Front Pkwy South Jordan WHEN Tuesday, August 9th 

TIME 9am to 4pm 

Open to children entering grades K – 12 for the 2016 – 17 school year

Rosemandental.com @rosemanuhs 10894 S. River Front Parkway | South Jordan, UT 84095 | 801-878-1200 

We need to call American breakfast what it often is: dessert

In America, breakfast is often nothing more than disguised dessert, as this recent tweet from author and researcher Alan Levinovitz reminded us:

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Alan Levinovitz @AlanLevinovitz

Dessert translations of breakfast foods:

muffin = cupcake
smoothie = milkshake
granola = streusel top
yogurt = ice cream
waffle = cookie

7:23 AM - 8 Jul 2016

 
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Look no further than the menu at IHOP, where dessert for breakfast reigns. You can find such items as New York cheesecake pancakes or raspberry white chocolate chip pancakes, which come with a whopping 83 grams (nearly 21 teaspoons) of sugar. Remember that the government recommends no more than 12 teaspoons of sugar per person per day (though the average American consumes 23.)

But you don’t need to go to IHOP to get a day’s worth of sugar in your morning meal. The muffins that greet us in the bakery aisle and at the coffee shop can contain about 37 grams of sugar — or a little more than 9 teaspoons.

And yogurt? The fermented dairy product has the patina of a health food, thanks to its protein and beneficial bacteria.

Read full article at http://www.vox.com/2016/7/11/12128372/sugar-cereal-breakfast-nutrition-facts

SAVE THE DATE - 2016 Multicultural Youth Leadership Summit

Mark your calendars for Monday, October 3! Every year, our Utah Office of Multicultural Affairs hosts the Multicultural Youth Leadership Summit. Our Summit will take place at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center (Salt Lake City). Registration will open in mid August.

The Multicultural Youth Leadership Summit is an annual event for Utah middle school students (7th, 8th, & 9th) and educators. The vision of the Summit is to inspire middle school students to increase academic engagement, become community leaders, and pursue higher education. The Summit provides an engaging educational program for middle school students and educators of ethnically diverse communities.

We hope you and your students can attend. Please help us share this information with the Utah community, forward to other individuals within your network. Also, there are VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES during our event. Please visit our website for updates and further details, at mca.utah.gov/myls.

 If you have questions, please contact Rozanna at rbenally-sagg@utah.gov, 801-245-7210 or Jenny at jhor@utah.gov, 801-245-7214.

Update on Algae Bloom

Elevated levels of a harmful bacteria in recently discovered in Utah Lake, Jordan River, and the Salt Lake County canal system, have prompted state and local agencies to restrict access to those bodies of water. The harmful bacteria is caused by an algal bloom originating in Utah Lake, and has migrating into the Jordan River and Salt Lake County canal system.  State and local officials are monitoring waterways daily at various locations in at least two counties. Some of the basic questions and answers about this bloom are listed at the bottom of this update. The state of Utah today also published a link with answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). Utah Department of  Environmental Quality: FAQs Part 1  and FAQs Part 2 Salt Lake City drinking water is not impacted. For questions related to culinary water call 801-483-6900.  Residents are strongly encouraged to avoid contact with water from these waterways, and to keep pets out of both the Jordan River and Liberty Park pond. Exposure can cause vomiting, nausea, and skin rashes. The toxins can cause neurological and liver damage if consumed. If you believe you have symptoms contact poison control at 1-800-222-1222. For pets/animals call SL County Animal Services at385-468-7387. It is difficult to know exactly how long this situation will last. Experts are monitoring the Jordan River and canal system and updates will be posted here.

Liberty Park Temporarily Closed for Safety Out of an abundance of caution, Salt Lake City Parks and Public Lands is temporarily closing the pond at Liberty Park. The pond is partially fed by sources connected to the Jordan River water system. Though no visible signs of contamination have been found, the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities has proactively taken water samples from the pond. The pond is serviced with “mixers” which continuously stir the water, which limits the possibility of algal contamination. The pond is being flushed with alternate sources of water and will be open for regular use when this is complete. Note: No other water features in Liberty Park, including the Seven Canyons playground and the sprinkler system, are affected.

For updates on water conditions on Utah Lake and the Jordan River, go to alerts.utahcounty.gov to sign up for Utah Lake alerts. Create a profile, choose the method of contact, and select a location. To receive updates on the status of the Jordan River and Utah Lake, be sure to choose the alert subscription for “Utah Lake” under “Utah County Alerts.” Utah County has added a tab for “Jordan River Alerts” for those in Utah and Salt Lake counties who would like ongoing information about the bloom.

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Andrew Johnston

Salt Lake City Council Member District 2 801-535-7781 andrew.johnston@slcgov.com