AccessMyLibrary provides FREE access to over 30 million articles from top publications available through your library.
Create a link to this page
Copy and paste this link tag into your Web page or blog:
Hairstylists recruited to promote good health.
2003 DEC 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The Vermont Department of Health is enlisting hairdressers to spread the word about good health.
The Health Department invited a dozen Bennington County hairstylists, social service workers, and healthcare providers to the West Mountain Inn in Arlington, Vermont, to discuss the health resources available to local women and ways of getting the message out, according to public health nurse Christine Bongartz.
Whether the subject is breast self-exams, HIV testing, smoking cessation, early childhood education, or preventing domestic violence, few people are as well positioned as hairdressers to spread the word.
"We are counselors," said Sharon Morrissey, owner of Sharon's Style Shoppe in Manchester.
The hairdressers heard suggestions about ways to present information and improve public health.
"It's really important for you ... to not be judgmental," said Linda Campbell of the Project Against Violent Encounters. "You may be the only person [to whom] this woman ...
- Minnesota AIDS Project to Host 21st Annual AIDS Walk and Inaugural 10K Run.
- Press release article from: Business Wire May 8, 2008 700+ words
...MINNEAPOLIS -- Each year, the Minnesota AIDS Project hosts the largest HIV fundraiser in...rate in our state. As the Minnesota AIDS Project marks its 25th year of service, there...information. In 2008, the Minnesota AIDS Project has engaged other local AIDS service...
- Minnesota AIDS Project Highlights the Need for a National HIV Prevention...
- Press release article from: Business Wire August 25, 2008 700+ words
...facing the United States. The Minnesota AIDS Project, the leading source for HIV information...strategy to stop HIV, the Minnesota AIDS Project will be distributing safer sex kits...National Convention. The Minnesota AIDS Project has partnered with the Colorado AIDS...
- AIDS Project Los Angeles and Pallotta Teamworks Announce Statewide...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire January 22, 2002 700+ words
LOS ANGELES -- AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) and Pallotta Teamworks, originator...Legal Referral Panel of the San Francisco Bay Area AIDS Project East Bay -- Alameda County AIDS Project Los Angeles AIDS Resources, Information and Services...
- AIDS PROJECT HONORS LEADERS.(Cascade AIDS Project)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Business Journal-Portland STOUT, HEIDI J. February 23, 2001 700+ words
The Cascade AIDS Project recognized several individual and...raised $100,000 for the Cascade AIDS Project by hosting Bluehour's preview party...711 volunteers gave the Cascade AIDS Project 24,240 hours of their time. It...
- Minnesota AIDS Project Introduces 25 Years/25 Stories Campaign on World AIDS...
- Press release article from: Business Wire November 29, 2007 700+ words
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota AIDS Project announced today that it will kick off...of HIV in the state. The Minnesota AIDS Project will recognize its 25th year of service...holiday CD that benefits the Minnesota AIDS Project, and performances by faculty and student...
- Minnesota AIDS Project Recognizes National HIV Testing Day.
- Press release article from: Business Wire June 23, 2008 700+ words
...know his or her status. The Minnesota AIDS Project, the leading source for HIV information...executive director of the Minnesota AIDS Project. "Anyone that is sexually active should...HIV in our community." The Minnesota AIDS Project AIDSLine is the statewide toll-free...
- AIDS Action and AIDS Project Rhode Island Forge New Partnership; AAC Hotlines...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire March 1, 2005 700+ words
...of Massachusetts, Inc.(AAC) and AIDS Project Rhode Island (APRI) created a new...Dec. 31, 2004 after 20 of service by AIDS Project Rhode Island due to a cut in funding...Chris Butler, Executive Director, AIDS Project Rhode Island, based in Providence...
- AIDS Project Los Angeles Joins California AIDSRide as New Beneficiary.
- Press release article from: Business Wire November 8, 2001 700+ words
...events in history, today announced AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) as the lead beneficiary...Executive Director Craig E. Thompson. "AIDS Project Los Angeles is committed to using this...affairs for Pallotta TeamWorks. "With AIDS Project Los Angeles, we have the best possible...
- AIDS Project Arizona Awarded $755,290 for HIV Program and Services.
- Press release article from: Business Wire April 6, 2004 700+ words
...six program and service contracts with AIDS Project Arizona for a total award of $755,290. Nova Lawson, executive director of AIDS Project Arizona, commented, "The renewal...demonstrates the critical role that AIDS Project Arizona plays in delivering vital programs...
- Whole Foods Market Joins the Minnesota AIDS Project to Support HIV Prevention.
- Press release article from: Business Wire January 27, 2009 700+ words
...Paul are joining with the Minnesota AIDS Project to raise awareness of and funds for...educational information about the Minnesota AIDS Project in-store and Whole Foods will donate...to support the work of the Minnesota AIDS Project. The event will take place at the Minneapolis...
Source: HighBeam Research, Hairstylists recruited to promote good health.