NOVEMBER HEALTH SEMINARS OFFERED - Sponsored By Northern WV Rural Health Education Center

(11/01/2007)
Submitted by Amanda Fisher

The Northern WV Rural Health Education Center (NWVRHEC) is pleased to announce three upcoming seminars in the local region.

Seminars offered are, "Methamphetamine: Recognition and Safety for the Public Sector Employee" featuring speaker Jerry Harvey, National Corrections & Law Enforcement Training & Technology Center, "Oxycontin Abuse" featuring speaker Connie Turner, Glenville State College professor of Psychology, and "Obesity: Promotion of Physical Activity and a Healthy Diet" featuring speakers Keri Kennedy and Kristy Blower, WV Office of Healthy Lifestyles.

Up to 4 Continuing Education credits are available for CME, DO, Addiction and Prevention, Counseling, CHES, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Social Work. Each workshop will be from 10 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. and is hosted by the NWVRHEC.

Dates and locations are:

· WVU-Parkersburg CCE Bldg: "Methamphetamine: Recognition and Safety for the Public Sector Employee" — November 1, 2007 10:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

· WVU-Parkersburg CCE Bldg: "Obesity: Promotion of Physical Activity and a Healthy Diet" — November 8, 2007 10:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

· St. Joseph's Hospital: "Oxycontin Abuse" — November 6, 2007 10:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

There is a $39 fee to attend - lunch is provided.

If you are interested in attending, please contact Amanda Fisher, NWVRHEC 200 High Street Glenville WV 26351, 304-462-6465 or Amanda.Fisher@glenville.edu The registration deadline is two days prior to the seminar you wish to attend.