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		Teleconferences The Stark Diabetes Center conducts conferences and continuing medical education programs using telehealth technology. The twice-monthly conferences serve as forums for health care practitioners to discuss the latest therapies and discoveries about diabetes.   Archived Teleconference:   Designing and Implementing a Community-based Media Intervention for the Prevention of Obesity among Mexican Americans Belinda M. Reininger, MPH, DrPH University of Texas, Houston November 21, 2006 12:00-1:00 P.M. Levin Hall 5th Floor Watch archived presentation (requires Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player) Objectives: Describe components of a community-based media campaign for the prevention of obesity.   List ways that mass media and promotora outreach can assist in preventing obesity among Mexican Americans.   Accreditation Statement: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation Statement: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA category 1 credit. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This program (#2005-676) has also been approved by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) – approved provider (#00012890) under established AACN guidelines for 1.0 contact hours, CERP Category A. Methodology: Lecture followed by question and answer session. Disclosure Statement: Dr. Reininger has no financial conflicts to disclose.
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