Much has been reported in the media in recent months regarding mammograms and when women should start having them. Additionally, there is controversy regarding how often to have one. Many women are just confused. Recent research into the biology of breast cancer is giving us hope with regard to treatment. Genetic subtypes of breast cancer [...]
Attention Former Registrants of the OLD HEDIR.org
Hey folks, This memo is intended for those who were registered with the old HEDIR.org page. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED AND JOINED THE HEDIR GROUP, YOU CAN IGNORE THIS MEMO. We have imported your information into the new HEDIR.org site. Theoretically (note the word), you should now be able to ‘log’ into the [...]
Podcast: The New HEDIR
In this episode: Mark Kittleson and Michaela Conley discuss the HEDIR’s new home on the IDWellness global community platform. An interview with Karl Larson recorded live at the 2010 AAHE Convention in Indianapolis, IN. [buzzsprout episode="4132" player="true"]

The HEDIR
Welcome to the new HEDIR…after many months of struggles I’ve been able to work with some very smart people to get this page and website created. This website now hosts the HEDIR Discussion Group and the HEDIR Blog, and it will include a directory of health educators. Note: The HEDIR Discussion and the HEDIR.org (HEDIR [...]
Capturing the Heart
The impact of emotion on health behavior cannot be underestimated. Evidence clearly states that knowledge is not very good at predicting or changing behavior. Health Educators have long believed the impact of emotions (or attitudes) can be the decisive factor. I’m sure there’s compelling evidence and research to both deny and support this claim. This [...]
HEDIR Bookstore
- Social Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (9th Edition)
- Essentials of Environmental Health (Essential Public Health)
- Street Science: Community Knowledge and Environmental Health Justice (Urban and Industrial Environments)
- Study Guide to Accompany Our Global Environment: A Health Perspective

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