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Handouts and Discussions/ Some documents are lengthly and may take some time to open. ?'s e-mail Agriwellness or call 712/235-6100 |
Wednesday, May 28, 2003
Thursday, May 29, 2003 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet • Seville Ballroom Opportunity for groups to hold special meetings Registration and opportunity for sponsors, vendors and poster exhibitors to set up displays.
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Welcome and outline of the conference • Salon EFG Michael Rosmann, Ph.D., Executive Director, AgriWellness, Inc. and Tom Slater, B.A., President, State Public Policy Group.
Opening remarks • Salon EFG Jim Meek, M.Ed., President, Board of Directors, AgriWellness, Inc. and Steve Wilhide, MSW, MPH, Executive Director, National Rural Health Association.
8:30 – 9:15 a.m. The Clock is Ticking for Rural America, keynote address • Salon EFG Wayne Myers, M.D., President, National Rural Health Association.
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9:15 – 10:30 a.m. Plenary Session 1: Mental Health Issues of the Agricultural Population • Salon EFG Fred Lorenz, Ph.D., Professor, Iowa State University Sociology Department and reactors: Roger Williams, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Professional Development, University of Wisconsin; Larry and Linda Barber, farmers, Anita, IA.
Handout 1
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Break and opportunity to view exhibits, posters, and visit vendors and sponsors Break-out Session 1 •
11:00 – 12:15 p.m.
Helping Farm Families Cope with Stress by Roger Hannan, MS, Farm Resource Center, Mound City, IL
Couple’s Retreat: Alternative Rural Mental Health Prevention Care by Marcene R. Moran, Ed.D., Catholic Family Services, Sioux Falls, SD
Best Practices: Social Psychological Supports • Salon EFG Discussion & Questions Circle of Support by Jane Hayes-Johnk, M.S., Iowa State University Extension, Red Oak, IA and Heidi Bell, M.S., Iowa State University Extension, Mount Ayr, IA
Farm Safety Issues in a Culturally Diverse Population Group: The Amish and Other Old Order Anabaptists by Paul Jones, B.A., Purdue University Agricultural Safety and Health Program, West Lafayette, IN and William Field, Ed.D., Purdue University Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, West Lafayette, IN
Caring Men by Wade Seibert, DSW, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania , Lock Haven, PA
Wide Open Spaces: An Overview of Rural Mental Health Care by Stephanie Hauge, B.A., University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN and Donna McAlpine, Ph.D., Health Services Research and Policy, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN
Agricultural Behavioral Health: Challenges for Beliefs and Interventions by Joan Blundall, M.S., The Higher Plain, Inc., Iowa City, IA
Using Coalitions to Improve Access to Affordable Rural Health Care by Kathy Schmitt, M.S., Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Farm Center, Madison, WI and Roger Williams, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Department of Professional Development and Applied Studies, Madison, WI
Focus Group: Overcoming Barriers to Effective Behavioral Health Care • Room 800-00A (8th Floor) Consumers of mental health or addictions services, farmers, ranchers, farm workers and other persons connected with agriculture are encouraged to sign up for participation in a focus group. The information will be compiled into the conference proceedings. Obtaining recommendations from the focus groups is a primary purpose of the conference.
12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch, followed by video presentation • Seville Ballroom The video portrays concerns that the agricultural population about obtaining mental health and substance abuse services. Following the video there will be a panel discussion. Panel: David Lambert, Ph.D., President, National Association for Rural Mental Health, Debra Phillips, M.D., Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Tom Slater, B.A., President, State Public Policy Group. Discussion & Questions
1:30 – 2:45 p.m. Plenary Session 2: Substance Abuse in Rural America: A Growing Epidemic? • Salon EFG Peter Nathan, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Community and Behavioral Health, University of Iowa and reactors: Anne Helene Skinstad, Psy.D., Director, Prairielands Addiction Technology Transfer Center, Iowa City, IA, Art Schut, M.A., Executive Director, Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse, Iowa City, IA, Rick McNeese, Ph.D., Owner and Executive Director of First Step Recovery and Wellness Center, Lincoln, NE.
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2:45 – 3:15 p.m. Break and opportunity to view exhibits, posters, and visit vendors and sponsors
Break-out Session 2 • 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. Best Practices: Addictions Services with Rural and Agricultural Populations • Salon D Discussion & Questions Unmet Mental Health/Substance Use Treatment Needs Among Rural Adolescents by Rachel L. Anderson, Ph.D., University of Iowa, Department of Health Management and Policy, College of Public Health, Iowa City, IA
Frontier Youth: Living on the Edge by Carol Miller, MPH, Frontier Education Center: The National Clearinghouse for Frontier Communities, Santa Fe, NM
Preventing and Treating Substance Abuse in Rural America: The Implications on Health and Safety on the Agricultural Industry by Leslie Schmalzried, MA, LMSW, Prevention Concepts, Inc., Indianola, IA and Ardis Glace, B.S., Iowa Substance Abuse Program Directors Association, West Des Moines, IA
Best Practices: Farm and Rural Crisis Networks • Salon EFG Discussion & Questions Making a Farm Connection Through the Hotline by Margaret Van Ginkel, M.S., Iowa State University Extension, Iowa Concern Hotline, Urbandale, IA; Judy DeWitz, B.S., Mental Health Association in North Dakota, Bismarck, ND; Charlie Griffin, M.S., Kansas Rural Family Helpline, School of Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS; Marilyn Mecham, B.S., Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska, Lincoln NE and Kathy Schmitt, M.S., Wisconsin Farm Center, Madison, WI
Improving Behavioral Health Care in Rural Areas • Salon ABC Frontier Communities: Leading the Way with Innovative Approaches to Behavioral Health by Jane Corinne, MPH, LMSW, Frontier Education Center: The National Clearinghouse for Frontier Communities, Santa Fe, NM
The Ranch Culture: A Barrier to Cowboys Seeking Mental Health by Randy R. Weigel, Ph.D., University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension, Laramie, WY
Integrating Behavioral Health Services into the Primary Practice Setting: Creating the Reality of Accessible Primary Behavioral Health Care Services in Rural, Western Kansas by Chrysanne Grund, Program Administrator for HealthCAP, Robert Moser, M.D. and Ann Schumacher, L.S.C.S.W., Greeley County Health Services, Sharon Springs, KS
Focus Group: Overcoming Barriers to Effective Behavioral Health Care • Room 800-00A (8th Floor) Consumers of mental health or addictions services, farmers, ranchers, farm workers and other persons connected with agriculture are encouraged to sign up for participation in a focus group. The information will be compiled into the conference proceedings. Obtaining recommendations from the focus groups is a primary purpose of the conference.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Reception with cash bar. Hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks available at no charge • Seville Ballroom Dinner and evening activities
on your own Blanca
Fuertes, MPA, Office of Rural
Health Policy will provide technical assistance on networking.
Friday May 30, 2003 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet • Seville Ballroom
8:00 – 9:15 a.m. Plenary Session 3: Preserving Behavioral Safety and Health: Best Practices Responding to Terrorist Risks in Rural America • Salon EFG Beth Hudnall Stamm, Ph.D., Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID and reactors, Dennis Berens, M.Ed., Director, Nebraska Office of Rural Health, Lincoln, NE; Brian Zimmerman, B.S. and Tammy Zimmerman, B.S., farmers, Beatrice, NE.
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Break-out Session 3 • 9:15 – 10:30 a.m. Best Practices: Agricultural Behavioral Safety and Health • Salon D No discussion or questions at this session Give Them a Hand and Watch Them Learn! by Deborah B. Reed, RNC, Ph.D., University of Kentucky College of Nursing, Lexington, KY
Identifying Family and Community Impacts of Farm Work Injuries and Fatalities by S.M. Robertson, Agriculture and Biological Engineering, Penn State University, University Park, PA, Dennis Murphy, Ph.D., Agriculture and Biological Engineering, Penn State University, University Park, PA and Lisa Davis, M.H.A., Pennsylvania Center for Rural Health, Penn State University, University Park, PA
The Caregiving in the Heartland Workshop Series by Paul Jones, B.A., Breaking New Ground, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Best Practices: Supports for Farm Families • Salon EFG Discussion & Questions Farm Couple Getaways - - The Iowa Experience by Larry Tranel, M.S., Iowa State University Extension, Dubuque, IA
Weathering Tough Times: Responding to Drought Related Needs of Farm and Ranch Families by Charlie Griffin, M.S., Kansas Rural Family Helpline, School of Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS and Kathy Bosch, Ph.D., University of Nebraska, Scottsbluff, NE
Certified Financial Counseling Training: Linking the University and Rural Families by Mark Oleson, Ph.D., Iowa State University, Ames, IA; Pat Thies, B.A., Iowa State University Extension, Oelwin, IA and Karen Franks, B.A., Iowa State University Extension, Dubuque, IA
Southeast Iowa Quality of Life Team by Larry K. McMullen, M.S., Iowa State University Extension, Anamosa, IA
The Church as a Rural Support System • Salon ABC Social Implications of Creating a Prayer Support System for Farm Families by Karl Goodfellow, D.Min, Pastor and Founder, Safety Net Prayer Ministries, Miles, IA
Focus Group: Overcoming Barriers to Effective Behavioral Health Care • Room 800-00A (8th Floor) Consumers of mental health or addictions services, farmers, ranchers, farm workers and other persons connected with agriculture are encouraged to sign up for participation in a focus group. The information will be compiled into the conference proceedings. Obtaining recommendations from the focus groups is a primary purpose of the conference.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Break and opportunity to view exhibits, posters, and visit vendors and sponsors Opportunity to check out of hotel, if necessary
11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Plenary Session 4: Sowing the Seeds of Hope: An Evaluator’s Perspective • Salon EFG Michelle Kobayashi, MSPH, Sarah Thurston, MA, Deanna Hall LaFlamme, MA and Thomas I. Miller, Ph.D National Research Center, Inc., Boulder, Colorado.
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12:00 – 12:20 p.m. Break and opportunity to view exhibits, posters, and visit vendors and sponsors Opportunity to check out of hotel, if necessary
12:20 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch • Seville Ballroom Followed by special recognition of the Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (Fred Moskol, Sarah Lewis) and other individuals and organizations that have been instrumental in improving mental health and addictions services for the agricultural population.
The Clock is Ticking for Rural Areas Everywhere, plenary address • Seville Ballroom Alana Johnson, Foundation for Australian Agricultural Women, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Plenary Session: Where do we go from here? Panel discussion • Salon EFG Panel: Stephen Wilhide, M.P.H., M.S.W., Executive Director, National Rural Health Association; David Lambert, Ph.D., President, National Association for Rural Mental Health; Jim Meek, M.Ed., Program Director, Iowa State University Extension; Blanca Fuertes, MPA, Public Health Analyst, Office of Rural Health Policy; Michael Rosmann, Ph.D., Executive Director, AgriWellness, Inc.; Anne Helene Skinstad, Psy.D., Director, Prairielands Addiction Technology Transfer Center.
2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Concluding remarks and adjourn • Salon EFG Michael Rosmann, Tom Slater
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