World Aquatic Health Conference 2009 Seminars


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Keynote

The Importance of Aquatics in Public Health Planning and What We Learn From Other Water Sectors - Michael Beach, Ph.D.
The Social and Cultural Impact of Swimming - Bruce Wigo

Health Benefits

Aquatic Effects on Physiologic and Psychologic Parameters in an Asthmatic Population - Kasee Hildenbrand, Ph.D.
Aquatic Recreation to Aquatic Therapy: The Known Benefits of Aquatic Exercise for Seniors - Kim R. Beason, Ph.D.
Hot Water Immersion: A Comparison Of Older and Younger Populations - Bruce E. Becker, M.D., Kasee Hildenbrand, Ph.D.
How Immersion and Aquatic Exercise Helps Arthritis Sufferers - Dennis Dolny, Ph.D.
Swimming and Chronic Disease - Steven N. Blair, P.E.D.
Swimming Upstream in the River of Time: Water, Exercising & Aging - Joel M. Stager, Ph.D.
Type-2 Diabetes  - Health and Psychological Effect of Land and Aquatic Activity - William G. "Guy" Hornsby, Jr., Ph.D., CDE
Understanding and Reducing Low Back Pain with Aquatic Interventions - Marty Biondi, PT, CSCS, ATRIC
Warrior Rehabilitation through Progressive Aquatic Therapy Programs - Mary O. Wykle, Ph.D.

Industrial New Technology

Emerging Laws, Codes and Legal Issues Affecting Pool and Spa Safety - Steven Getzoff
How Phosphate and Iron Get in the Water and How to Measure Them - Ivars Jaunakais
Improving Bacteriological Safety:  A Comparison of D.E. and Perlite - Terrence R. LeBeau, C.P.D.
Looking for Trouble: What Keeps Health Inspectors on Edge - Austin Looper,David R. Purkiss
Trends in Aquatic Recreation: How They Impact Filtration, Disinfection and Operations - Charles M. Neuman

RWI Prevention

Chlorine Chemistry in Pools: Implications for Pool Maintenance and the Indoor Pool Environment - Ernest R. Blatchley III, Ph.D., PE, BCEE
Elimination of Rashes Associated with Indoor Swimming Pools - Robert Nuzzi, Ph.D.
Emerging Issues: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection - Jeffrey C. Hageman, M.H.S.
Impact of a Cryptosporidosis Outbreak: Local Health Department Response and Perspective - Wendy Chung, M.D., MSPH
Latest Developments in Crypto Removal by Swimming Pool Filters - James E. Amburgey, Ph.D.
Legionella & Recreational Water: Epidemiologic & Environmental Approaches to Prevent Legionellosis Outbreaks / Emerging Issues: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Infection - Lauri A. Hicks, DO, LCDR, USPHS / Jeffrey C. Hageman, M.H.S.
Legionella and Recreational Water: Epidemiologic and Environmental Approaches to Prevent Legionellosis Outbreaks - Lauri A. Hicks, DO, LCDR, USPHS
Lessons Learned from 2008 New Mexico Outbreak - Michele Hlavsa, R.N., M.P.H.
Round Table Discussion - Michael J. Beach, Ph.D.
The Role of Rapid Cryptosporidium Testing Following Fecal Contamination of Swimming Pools - Vincent R. Hill, Ph.D., PE
Three State Programs that Helped Prevent Outbreaks: UT, PA & ID - Michele Hlavsa, R.N., MPH
Three State Programs that Helped Prevent Outbreaks: UT, PA & ID / Lessons Learned from 2008 New Mexico Outbreak - Michele Hlavsa, R.N., MPH / Michele Hlavsa, R.N., MPH
Understanding Biofilm in Recreational Water Environments - James J. Miller, M.S.
Understanding Biofilm in Recreational Water Environments / Understanding Pseudomonas in Hydrotherapy and Recreational Water Environments - James J. Miller, M.S. / Matthew J. Arduino, M.S., Ph.D.
Understanding Cryptosporidium in Recreational Water Environments - Michele Hlavsa, R.N., MPH
Understanding Cryptosporidium in Recreational Water Environments / Impact of a Cryptosporidosis Outbreak: Local Health Department Response and Perspective - Michele Hlavsa, R.N., MPH / Wendy Chung, M.D., MSPH
Understanding Pseudomonas in Hydrotherapy and Recreational Water Environments - Matthew J. Arduino, M.S., Dr.P.H

Profitable Facility

Balancing Learn-To-Swim Curriculum and Economics - Bob Hubbard
Components of Profitable Facility Programming - "Why Pools Close?" - Mick Nelson
How Aquatic Therapy & Rehabilitation Improves Facility Sustainability - Ruth Sova, M.S., ATRIC
Improving Sustainability by Attracting and Teaching People Afraid in the Water - M. Ellen "Melon" Dash
Incorporate Vertical Aquatic Fitness Programs to Improve Profits:  AEA Can Help - Laurie Denomme
Make a Splash Initiative: How it Connects the Community - Sue Nelson, B.S.
Risk Management: A Little Bad can Erase a Lot of Good - Paul Blake
Round Table Discussion - Profitable Facility Speakers
The Basics of Building, Expanding, or Renovating a Facility - Mick Nelson
The Four Pillars of Aquatic Programming to Help Facilities be Sustainable - Sue Nelson, B.S.
The Four Pillars of Aquatic Programming to Help Facilities be Sustainable / Make a Splash Initiative: How it Connects the Community - Sue Nelson, B.S. / Sue Nelson, B.S.

Drowning Prevention & Risk Reduction

Relationship Between Child Drownings & Prior Child Protection Investigations - Kim Burgess
Risk Awareness from the Therapist and Practitioner Perspective - Mary O. Wykle, Ph.D.
The NEW, National Note & Float Campaign - Tom Griffiths, Ed.D.
Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Early Childhood Swim Lessons - Julie Gilchrist, M.D.

Green Technology

Energy Saving Strategies for Pool Operation - Eric Utterson
Environmental Health and Pool Industry Working Through Drought and Pool Closures - John Gormley, Shawn Still
Industry, Economy & Going Green with Chemical Automation - Christopher Culin Tate, Matthew Troy McGinty
Making Filtration Greener - Barry Gertz