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Media Coverage: Treating Childhood Obesity-A Family Affair

May 1, 2012

Business Leader Triad

With nearly one-third of American children being overweight or obese, there is an acute need for more effective treatments. While family-based approaches to pediatric obesity are considered the gold standard of treatment, theories of the family and how it functions have not been incorporated. Family behavioral theories can provide valuable insight into the complexities of families, and, as one study found, increased use of these theories in both research and practice may help in the development of more effective treatments for childhood obesity. Read the full article.

Media Coverage: South Carolina Department of Mental Health Provides Over 10,000 Telepsychiatry Consultations

Apr. 29, 2012

The Cheraw Chronicle

In South Carolina, a shortage of psychiatrists, and acute funding cuts are proving to be “mothers” of invention. Duke Endowment Vice President, Mary Piepenbring shares how innovative, real-time video and voice technologies are connecting patients, psychiatrists and emergency departments with exciting results. Read the full article.

New Learning Center Offers "a Preview of Clinical Care Without the Pressure of Someone Else’s Health on the Line."

Apr. 16, 2012

The Duke Chronicle

With a grant from The Duke Endowment, Duke University’s School of Medicine is building a state-of-the-art medical education Learning Center. Dr. Nancy Andrews, dean of the School of Medicine, believes the facility will advance the school’s clinical training and student life. Read the full article.

Media Coverage: Local Hospitals to Swap Patient Records with New Program

Apr. 11, 2012

WCSC, Live5 News

Eleven emergency rooms across Charleston, SC (including those from the city’s four major hospitals) have joined forces through the Carolina eHealth Alliance to electronically share patients’ medical files. This Duke Endowment funded partnership is allowing doctors to access critical medical information and make important decisions, faster. In addition, electronically accessed test results are helping to eliminate costly redundancy, with the expectation that each ER will save roughly $1,000,000 annually. Watch the full report.

 

Media Coverage: New Covenant United Methodist Dedicates New Playground

Apr. 06, 2012

Gaston Gazette

The New Covenant United Methodist Preschool in Mount Holly held a special "Preschool Sunday" event to celebrate its newly updated classrooms, brand new playground and improved training and curriculum for teachers. The preschool offers classes for ages 2-4, and toddlers on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Read the article.

Media Coverage: Who’s Behind the Evaluation Curtain

Apr. 1, 2012

Chronicle of Philanthropy

Simply put, the purpose of evaluation is to determine if something works—but it can get pretty complicated beyond that. Bill Bacon, Duke Endowment Director of Evaluation, and a number of other evaluators from across philanthropy discuss how their roles are evolving, the value of preliminary results and mid-course corrections, and the need to creatively explore new models for evaluation. Read the full article.

Media Coverage: Months After Irene Hit, Eastern N.C. Desperately Needs Help

Mar. 29, 2012

Charlotte Observer

Seven months after Hurricane Irene sent devastating floods to the East Coast, Program Director Robb Webb spotlights the ongoing need that persists in Eastern North Carolina and the opportunity to get involved through the United Methodist Church. Read Full Article.

Media Coverage: AnMed Health Recognized for Excellence in Employee Wellness Programs

Mar. 14, 2012

upstatebizSC.com

Working Well, a collaboration between the South Carolina Hospital Association and NC Prevention Partners has recognized the hospitals affiliated with AnMed Health for meeting its Gold standards. The honor, which recognizes hospitals for establishing a culture of wellness in the workplace, is only offered to those hospitals that meet the highest standard of excellence in all three areas of the Working Well initiative. Read Full Article.

Dr. Okun talks tobacco-cessation success and resources

Mar. 13, 2012

ActionToQuit.org

Don’t miss Dr. Melva Fager Okun, Senior Health Promotion Manager at North Carolina Prevention Partners on the ActionToQuit podcast! Dr. Okun helped North Carolina become the first state to have all hospitals go 100% tobacco-free campus wide and in this podcast she discusses the leadership role hospitals can play in helping patients quit tobacco as well as practical tools for organizations looking to go tobacco-free. Listen here.

 

Media Coverage: Solar Project Done, College Re-Signs Sustainability Pledge

Feb. 27, 2012

DavisdsonNews.Net

Earlier this month, President Carol Quillen and other college officials held a ceremony to celebrate the completion of the solar panels atop Davidson College’s Baker Sports Complex.  It is estimated that the new technology will save the college about $25,000 a year in energy expenses. In addition to producing a portion of the buildings electricity the solar panels are also producing hot water for both the swimming pool and showers. Read Full Article.