| Events Calendar:
The Shortage of Child Psychiatrists
Monday, May 12, 2008 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Hearing Room C, Legislative Office Building, Albany
Panel Presentation hosted by the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy. One in five children has a diagnosable mental or emotional disorder but nearly two-thirds of them go without treatment. Early recognition and prompt access to treatment can prevent lifelong problems for the child and family. The shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists forces most children to go without treatment or see other practitioners who may not have training or experience to appropriately treat them. There are less than 900 child and adolescent psychiatrists in New York and almost half of the counties in the state have no child and adolescent psychiatrists. This problem is particularly acute in rural areas of the state. What can New York State do to address this nationwide shortage?
Moderator: Karen Schimke, President & CEO, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy.
Panelists: Stewart Gabel, M.D., Medical Director, Children and Family Services, NYS Office of Mental Health
Katherine Maciol, Commissioner, Office of Mental Health, Rensselaer County
Clifford Bird, Principal, Abram G. Lansing School
Jenn O’Connor, Senior Policy Associate,Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy
Contact Jenn O’Connor at the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy for more information at 518/463-1896, ext. 31 or joconnor@scaany.org.
University at Albany School of Public Health, Rensselaer, NY
Attend in person or watch the live webcast/satellite broadcast  download pdf event schedule
Home Visiting: Getting kids off to a good start
Thursday, May 15, 2008 (9 - 10 am ET)*
Karen Schimke,
President and CEO, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy
Peggy Sheehan, RN, BSN, IBCLC,
Program Manager, Schenectady County Public Health Services
This program will describe the need for a model neutral, comprehensive, and
universal system of prenatal and postpartum care and home visiting.
It will provide insight into the different models currently in use, and explain why
counties should be able to choose the model(s) that best meet their needs. It will
highlight Schenectady's home visiting programs. Peggy Sheehan will share key
lessons learned in Schenectady and provide practical advice for enhancing program
success. Karen Schimke will provide an overview of home visiting in New York State, as well as Home is Where the Start Is, a blueprint for expanding home visiting.
*All programs offered via free satellite broadcast or live webcast.
For more info visit: www.t2b2.org
Unraveling the Myths of the Foreclosure Crisis: It Hits Closer to Home Than You Think
Thursday, May 22, 2008, (1 pm - 3 pm )
Room 711-A, Legislative Office Building, Albany
The Empire Justice Center presents a legislative briefing and community forum, highlighting regional crisis data and solution strategies, including panel discussion and Q&A session. RSVP to Corbin Streett at 518/462-6831 x18 or by email at: cstreett@empirejustice.org by May 15th.
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2008 Winning Beginning NY Children's Art Project Display
Tuesday, May 27th - Thursday May 29th
Legislative Office Building, Albany
Come and see how much learning occurs in the early years of birth through age 5! The 2008 Children's Art Project display will highlight submissions created by children ages 1 to 5, from diverse early learning settings statewide. The art will be interspersed with photos and learning captions to underscore the importance of investing in quality early care and education. For more information contact Jenn O'Connor at 518/463-1896 x.31 or by email at: joconnor@scaany.org |
