In May of 2011, I completed a year-long certificate in Patient Navigation at Sonoma State University.
This new integrative paradigm looks to solidify Patient-Centered Care and Patient Homes. Many local articles have been written recently regarding these changes. For instance, see the below about Petaluma, CA's brand new clinic:
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20110615/ARTICLES/110619656/0/WIRE
In July 2011, I went to Boise, Idaho and successfully became a Certified Senior Advisor ® .
In August 2011, I completed a 24-hour Leadership curriculum training for teaching "Healthier Living" Workshops--a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program developed by Stanford University.
See the Fall Workshop flyer here--
I have a separate links page, but below are great resources for those looking for info in the areas of medicine, health, nutrition, exercise, etc. Check them out!
For the National Institute on Health, A-Z:
http://health.nih.gov/
For Alternative/Complementary Medicine:
http://health.nih.gov/topic/AlternativeMedicine
For physical activity guidelines:
http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/guidelines/default.aspx
For Massage Therapy for Older Adults:
http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/ed_topic.php?id=18
See this New York Times article on "More Wii Warriors are playing hurt!"
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/21/health/21wii.html?_r=1&em
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