[Kan-ed_members] Fwd: Mondays at the Med: KUMC and Connected Kansas Kids Webcasts

[Christina Madden]

Chrisy Madden
Membership Services Coordinator
1000 SW Jackson, Suite 520
Topeka KS  66612
785-296-2238
www.kan-ed.org


>>> "Kathy Davis" <kdavis2 at kumc.edu> 01/30/06 1:56 PM >>>
Connected Kansas Kids, funded by Kan-ed, is offering a series of
webcasts via Kan-ed Live! for both educators and students.  The
webcasts, brought to you by Kan-ed Live!,  are offered on the second and
fourth Mondays  of the month through May 2006.  The series for students
offers information on health careers for middle school, high school and
community college students.  The educators' series focuses on some of
the issues that may impact concentration, attention and learning in
school.  In addition, 45 presentation topics for educators are availble
via IDL, at no cost, and scheduled at the convenience of your group (see
attached list of presentation topics).  To schedule a presentation or
for more information, please contact:

Kathy Davis, Project Manager of Connected Kansas Kids
(913) 588-6305


Student Series (Designed to help students understand the
interdisciplinary nature of medicine, these presentations will include
information from a variety of health care providers in a specific area
of medicine or health care.  The purpose is to emphasize the team work
that is an inherent part of health care and to expose students to the
vast array of career opportunities in health care.)


Feb. 13, 2006
Health Careers in Pulmonology
Learn about a variety of health careers in Pulmonology, the specialty
that deals with diseases of the lungs and the respiratory tract. 
Presenters will include a physician (pulmonologist), a pulmonary nurse
and a respiratory therapist.

March 13, 2006
Health Careers in Infectious Disease
Many health care professionals are involved in the detection and
treatment of Infectious Diseases.  Learn more about the concerns over
infectious diseases such as bird flu and other illnesses that may be
spread from person to person.  Participants will be an doctor
specializing in infectious diseases, an infection control nurse, a
researcher in immunology, an epidemiologist and a medical illustrator.

April 10, 2006
Health Careers in Rehabilitation Medicine
Rehabilitation medicine is a process aimed at enabling persons with
disabilities to reach and maintain their optimal functional levels. 
Whether it is a patient with a stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal
cord injury or other injury or illness that affects functioning, it
requires a team of professionals to offer maximum treatment.  The
presenting team will include a physician that specialized in
rehabilitation medicine, a nurse, a physical therapist, an occupational
therapist and a speech and language pathologist.

May 22, 2006 (NOTE:  This presentation will be the fourth Monday,
rather than the second Monday, of the month).
Careers in Pediatrics
Join us to learn about the variety of career opportunities for those
interested in working in pediatrics.  Pediatrics includes a variety of
career options, including the art and science of caring medically for
the newborn (neonatology), doctors who specializes in the care of teens
(adolescent medicine), physicians who help children with developmental
disabilites, physician's assistants and nurse practitioners who work
with children with specific diagnoses.  Come meet the special people who
make up the pediatric team!


Educator Series (Students often bring a variety of things to school
with them in addition to books and pencils.  This series was developed
to help educators identify some of the factors that may impact students'
learning and achievement in school and to offer practical tips on how to
help support students at school).

Feb. 27, 2006
Child Abuse and Neglect
The presentation provides an overview of issues surrounding child abuse
and neglect.  It includes information about mandated reporting in the
state of Kansas and how/who to call if you need to report suspected
abuse or neglect.  Descriptions are given for various types of abuse
(physical, sexual, emotional, neglect); characteristics of vulnerable
children; recognizing the physical and behavioral signs of sexual abuse;
 the effects of psychological abuse on children; activities
professionals can perform to help vulnerable children and their
families; and more.

March 27, 2006
Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome:  Medical and Educational Exacerbations
Munchausen by proxy syndrome (MBPS) is one of the most harmful forms of
child abuse. It is also perplexing. MBPS involves an apparent deeply
caring mother who repeatedly fabricates symptoms or provokes actual
illnesses in her helpless infant or child.  Now, there is some evidence
that a similar phenomenon may exist in the realm of special education,
where parents seek educational diagnoses and services, when there may be
no need, for their child.  This presentation provides information about
the difficult-to-diagnose form of child abuse.

April 24, 2006
School Avoidance
Tummy aches, headaches, "I can't go to school because I don't
feel good".  Many children miss a day or two of school that may not be
necessary.  But, when does school avoidance become a problem?  How do
you determine if a child/student is really ill, or if there are other
issues that are causing concern about coming to school?  This
presentation will discuss school avoidance and how to intervene when a
child is having difficulty with school attendance.

May 22, 2006
Relaxation Strategies for Children
Test anxiety, social issues, family problems, overscheduled lives,
worrying about one's health  - these issues and many more can result
in a great deal of stress in a child.  Research has linked childhood
stress and anxiety to a higher incidence of adult depression.  Simple
techniques and strategies are taught in this session to help young
people manage stress and anxiety.  They work great for adults, too!






Kathy Davis, M.S. Ed.
Pediatric Education Coordinator
Project Manager, Connected Kansas Kids
KUMC Dept. of Pediatrics/Wyandotte Special Education Cooperative
MS 4003, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS.  66160
Office: (913) 588-6305
Fax:     (913) 588-8568
Email:  kdavis2 at kumc.edu 
www.connectedkansaskids.com 


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