Speaker's Bureau
Henderson County Department of Public Health
Hendersonville, North Carolina

Following is a list of subjects, topics, and speakers. To schedule a speaker, contact Linda Charping or Kaye Thompson at (828) 692-4223.

adolescence | children | diseases | environmental health | health related

Adolescence
Building Parent-Teen Communication--Bridging the gap between parents and children, exercises and activities included. Kaye Thompson, Health Educator
Puberty--Growth and development. Sheila Devine, RN
Teen Pregnancy Issues--Risks, rates, and responsibilities related to teen pregnancy and prevention. Kathy Baluha, FNP
Teen Sexuality/Abstinence--Benefits of abstinence until marriage for teens, the risks of sexual activity. Focuses on self-respect, goals for the future, dating, and assertiveness. Kaye Thompson, Health Educator
Teenage Parenting--Discusses real life changes accompanied by parenthood for teens encourages abstinence. Kaye Thompson, Health Educator

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Children
Asthma--Symptoms, triggers, management, and control. Shelia Devine, RN
Building Self-Esteem in Children--Tips for developing and enhancing self-esteem through communication, being approachable, and a positive role model. Kaye Thompson, Health Educator
Disciplining Children--Meaning and purpose of positive discipline and methods for gaining children's cooperation. Kaye Thompson, Health Educator
How to Talk to Your Child About Sex--Designed for parents of young children, gives suggestions for communicating comfortably in response to common questions about sex. Kaye Thompson, Health Educator, Rosie Blackwell, RN

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Diseases
Communicable Disease--Overview of communicable diseases, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Linda Weldon, RN
HIV/AIDS-- Disease process, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, counseling, and testing options. Sheila Devine, RN
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)--Prevention and treatment of STDs, counseling, and testing options. Kim Lindsey, RN, Sheila Devine, RN
TB Control--Covers the disease process, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Linda Weldon, RN

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Environmental Health
Animal Control--Enforcement of state and county animal control laws. Seth Swift
Food and Lodging Inspections--Inspection of restaurants, day cares, meat markets, rest homes, etc., explanation of grading system. Seth Swift
Lead-Based Paint--Dangers associated with lead-based paint. Seth Swift
Mosquito Control--Control of mosquitoes using ULV sprayer and mosquito larvicide. Seth Swift
On-Site Sewage (Septic Tank) Program--Regulation of wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal. Seth Swift
Well Regulations--Laws, rules, and regulations concerning well water. Seth Swift

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Health Related
Breastfeeding--Benefits, promotion, resources in the community to support breastfeeding. Lori Bradley, Louise Brezillac, RN
CPR--CPR overview or certification. Kathy Baluha, FNP
Dental Health--Overall dental health, nutrition, aging, accident protection, baby bottle tooth decay, tobacco. Diana Rothweiler, Dental Hygienist
General Health Topics--Variety of topics available. Kathy Baluha, FNP
Health Education Careers--Career opportunities in the field of health education. Linda Charping, Health Educator
Health Occupations--Public health nursing and related public health occupations, educational requirements. Louise Brezillac, RN, Kathy Baluha, FNP
Menopause--Overview, timing, symptoms, relief, risks. Kathy Baluha, FNP
Nutrition--Variety of topics. Lori Bradley, Pam Foster
Public Health--What is public health and what does it do for you? Barbara Stanley, RN
Public Health Clinical Services--Clinical services available through the department. Barbara Stanley, RN
Public Health Nursing & Clinical Services--Description of public health nursing from the 19th century to today. Barbara Stanley, RN
WIC Services--Benefits, eligibility, referrals to WIC Nutrition Supplement Program. Lori Bradley, Pam Foster

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