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CDC's 2006 National Health Promotion Conference
September 12-14, 2006; Atlanta, Georgia
The 2006 National Health Promotion Conference is the
first joint conference presented by CDC's Coordinating Center
for Health Promotion (CoCHP) and its constituent groups:
the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion (NCCDPHP), the National Center on Birth Defects
and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD), and the Office
of Genomics and Disease Prevention (OGDP). With a conference
theme of Innovations in Health Promotion: New Avenues
for Collaboration, the conference will provide an unprecedented
opportunity to create new partnerships and strengthen existing
ones to move forward with a national health promotion agenda.
CDC's 2006 National Health Promotion Conference goals are:
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Laying the foundation for a national health promotion agenda-moving from
disease specific agendas to the broadest concepts and practices of wellness
and health promotion;
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Providing a platform for ongoing innovation in the collaborative science
and implementation of birth defects, disabilities, genomics and chronic
disease prevention practices;
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Facilitating the creation of new partnerships and strengthening existing
relationships.
For more information, visit http://www.cdc.gov/cochp/conference/.
ASTHO Annual Meeting: Leveraging Public Health Leadership
September 12-15, 2006; Atlanta, GA
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) will hold
its 2006 Annual Meeting, "Leveraging Public Health Leadership," from
Tuesday, September 12-Friday, September 15 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta,
Ga. Major areas of focus for this meeting will include a broad array of traditional
public health concerns, as well as current issues related to immunization and
pandemic preparedness. Particular attention will be directed toward the collaborative
activities of public health partners, both traditional and non-traditional,
in addressing these subjects. The ASTHO Annual Meeting, which is expected to
attract over 300 public health professionals and policymakers, is the single
largest gathering of state health officials during the year. Meeting information
and on-line registration is available on the ASTHO
Web site.
Help Your Patients Quit Smoking: Become a Tobacco Dependence Treatment Specialist
September 25-29; New Brunswick, NJ
The Tobacco Dependence Program of the University of
Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Public Health
has been specializing in providing intensive training for
Tobacco Dependence Treatment Specialists since 2000.
The 5-day curriculum prepares health care professionals
to provide treatment for tobacco dependence. Participants
gain an in-depth understanding of Tobacco Addiction as well
as essential evidence-based treatment tools necessary to
help their patient's achieve freedom from tobacco.
The nationally recognized faculty, brings a wealth of expertise in tobacco
control, nicotine addiction, medical consequences of tobacco use, treatment
of tobacco dependence, program development and evaluation, as well as treating
special populations such as those with mental illness, other addictions or young
people.
The training format allows for an interactive and comprehensive
educational experience. This training is based on the US Public Health
Service Guidelines for Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence. Participants
will learn how to assess nicotine dependence, conduct treatment planning and
deliver face-to-face treatment, including counseling and the use of medications.
Participants can expect to leave the training competent to effectively treat
patients for tobacco dependence with knowledge of the latest research-based
medications and behavioral techniques and to provide other services that will
help their organizations address tobacco use.
This nationwide training is offered four times per year and meets the necessary
educational requirements as described in the Public Health Guidelines, ATTUD
- the Association for Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence and to become
a "Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist" through The Certification
Board, Inc. To Register, go to: http://www.tobaccoprogram.org/tobspeciatrain.htm.
You may also contact Joan Maurer at Joan.maurer@umdnj.edu for more information.
Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training
September 26, 2006 in Ft. Kent, ME; November 7, 2006 in Norway, ME; December
8, 2006 in S. Portland, ME; March 7, 2007 in Augusta, ME
This training is for all professionals in a position
to deliver brief messages to patients, students, or clients
about tobacco treatment. The training is developed
by the Center for Tobacco Independence on behalf of the
Partnership for a Tobacco-Free Maine. The September and
December dates will include additional information on women
and tobacco. For more information contact Fred Wolffe
at 207-662-5224.
Oregon Tobacco Prevention and Education Program's Tobacco Prevention, Education
and Policy: Where We Work, Learn, Play!
October 12-13, 2006; Newport, Oregon
A statewide meeting for tobacco prevention and education
professionals, community partners and volunteers. The annual
meeting is mandatory for grantees and contractors. More
information on registration and session content to come.
The 3rd Annual Spit Tobacco Summit: Advancing Understanding and Building
Collaboration
October 16 - 18, 2006; Rochester, MN
This meeting is designed to bring together individuals
from a variety of disciplines interested in smokeless tobacco,
including tobacco treatment specialists, basic scientists,
population researchers, clinical trialists, physicians,
dentists, dental hygienists, advocacy groups, tobacco prevention
and control administrators, youth advocates, and Native
American and Alaska Native tribal tobacco prevention and
treatment service providers. Topics that will be discussed
include a summary of smokeless tobacco research, clinical
approaches to smokeless tobacco treatment, health risks
associated with smokeless tobacco use, community approaches
to smokeless tobacco treatment and prevention, building
partnerships, and addressing health disparities. At the
end of this conference, interdisciplinary collaborations
will be fostered and critical areas for advancing the field
of smokeless tobacco treatment, research, and advocacy will
be outlined. Program information will be available in April,
2006. To request a brochure, contact the Mayo School of
Continuing Medical Education at 800-323-2688 or cme@mayo.edu. Further information can be found
on the Mayo Clinic's CME website - http://www.mayo.edu/cme.
2006 CDC/OSH National Tobacco Control Program and Evaluation Meeting
October 17-19, 2006; Atlanta, GA
CDC's Office on Smoking or Health hosts this meeting
annually in order to showcase model programs and to disseminate
the latest information concerning tobacco control science
and practice. OSH's Program Services Branch is partnering
with the Epidemiology Branch to conduct this year's meeting.
More information is forthcoming.
SOPHE Annual Meeting
November 1 - 3, 2006; Boston, Massachusetts
For upcoming information, click on http://www.sophe.org
APHA 134th Annual Meeting and Exposition
November 4 - 8, 2006; Boston, Massachusetts
The theme for this year's conference is Public Health
and Human Rights. For more information, click on http://www.apha.org
17th Annual Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference
March 28 - 31, 2007; San Francisco, California
The 17th Annual Art and Science of Health Promotion
Conference will focus on opportunities for health promotion
in all sectors of society, including schools, clinics, hospitals,
families, health clubs, and other parts of the community.
The conference will explore how to best reach each of these
sectors. Sessions will focus on effective practice skills,
public policy advocacy, social entrepreneurship, and research
methods.
The deadline for proposals for a Peer Presentation is October 1, 2006. To
submit a proposal for a Peer Presentation (Panel Discussion, Program Description
or Research Report) list three learning objectives, and abstract of the session
to be presented and a one-page summary of the presenter's education credentials,
work experience, and presentation experience. Research presenters should also
present their research experience.
The deadline for a Poster Presentation is September 1, 2006 through January
31, 2007, and will be accepted on a rolling basis. Poster presentations are
to be either Case Studies or Research Abstracts. Case study poster sessions
will describe innovative programs in worksite, hospital, school, community,
or other settings.
For more information, click on http://www.HealthPromotionConference.org
Submit all proposals to Proposals2007@HealthPromotionConference.org
Clearing the Air: An Institute for Policy Advocacy, IV
June 2 - June 5, 2007; South Lake Tahoe, CA
Come join with others in the field working to eliminate
secondhand smoke exposure. Hear the news from the front
line campaigns; get the latest research, legal information,
and tools for educating the hospitality and gaming industries;
help to plan the national strategy to clear the air for
good.
The registration fee, which includes all conference activities, 9 meals, snacks,
and lodging is $565. Transportation is not included. Member discount and limited
scholarships available.
Space is limited to 150. RSVP now to receive full conference details and an
application as soon as they become available by emailing Stephanie.shedd@no-smoke.org or
calling (510)841-3056.
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