Calendar of Events
PHI is pleased to host this calendar of events publicizing national and international public health events. If your organization is planning an public health related event or activity, please complete our submit an event form so that we can share that information here.
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7/1/2010 — 7/1/2010
Sierra Health Fdn - Social Determinants of Health Discussion
Sacramento, CA
Sierra Health Foundation is pleased to welcome Dr. Richard Pan to Sierra Health Foundation on July 1 from 10 a.m. to noon for a discussion about the Social Determinants of Health. Dr. Pan will talk about the factors other than health care that influence health, including a person's socioeconomic condition, environment, education, income and individual behavior choices — factors that have come to be known as the Social Determinants of Health. This learning opportunity is offered to nonprofit organizations and public agencies.
For more information visit www.sierrahealth.org.
7/6/2010 — 7/7/2010
Public Meeting on Breast Cancer and the Environment
San Francisco, CA
In response to a request from Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the Institute of Medicine Committee on Breast Cancer and the Environment will hold a public forum to review and assess the strength of the science base regarding the relationship between breast cancer and the environment at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
For more information or to register to attend, visit www.iom.edu.
7/7/2010 — 7/7/2010
"Partners in Health" Book Signing
Oakland, CA
Meet authors of a new collection of work from 22 leading health system experts, including Francis Crosson and Laura Tollen from Kaiser Permanente and Stephen Shortel from the University of California, Berkeley. Entitled "Partners in Health: How Physicians and Hospitals Can Be Accountable Together", the book offers myriad strategies and recommendations for collaboration aimed at improving our health care system. Hosted by the Public Health Institute, the reception and book signing will be held at PHI headquarters in Oakland from 4:30-6:30 pm (PST).
To RSVP, contact Lisa Stauber at lstauber@phi.org.
7/14/2010 — 7/16/2010
NAACCHO Annual 2010
Memphis, Tennessee
This year's annual conference is aimed at enhancing the ability of participants to create and build upon a forward-looking vision of local public health through disease prevention interventions and wellness promotion. Some of the issues covered will include: How to apply the findings of cutting-edge research to local public health practice in the areas of disease prevention interventions and wellness promotion and how to eliminate health inequities among individuals and communities.
For more information, visit www.naccho.org.
7/16/2010 — 7/16/2010
20th Anniversary of ADA Celebration
Oakland, CA
Sponsored by the Pacific ADA Center (DBTAC) at PHI, this event will commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The celebration will be held at the Rotunda Building in downtown Oakland.
For more information, contact adatech@adapacific.org.
7/16/2010 — 7/16/2010
2010 mHealth Summit: Call for Abstracts
Internet
Call for presentations and demonstrations reminder! The Foundation for NIH, the mHealth Alliance and the National Institutes of Health are requesting presentations and abstracts for the 2010 mHealth Summit. To be held November 8-10 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., the meeting will focus on the intersection of mobile technology and health research and policy. Deadline for submissions is July 16 at noon.
For more information, visit fnih.omnicms.com.
7/28/2010 — 7/28/2010
Metropolitan Transportation Commission Meeting on Green House Gas Reduction Targets
Oakland, CA
At this meeting, commissioners will cast a critical vote that will impact the future of transportation and land use planning in the Bay Area. MTC will approve greenhouse gas reduction targets for 2020 and 2035 that will affect our quality of life in the Bay Area. To help California's efforts to fight against global warming, air pollution and chronic illness, join public health advocates and community members at MTC offices at 10:00am; 101 Eighth Street, Oakland, CA, 94607 (near Lake Merritt BART).
For more information, contact Azibuike Akaba at Azibuike@rampasthma.org. or call 510-302-3346.
8/17/2010 — 8/19/2010
Fourth National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media
Atlanta, Georgia
Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this conference brings together representatives from academia, public health researchers and practitioners from federal and state government and the private sector, providing a forum for collegial dialogue within and across these disciplines. The conference is an excellent opportunity to meet with colleagues and shape the future of health communication, marketing, and media practice. Abstract submissions for the 2010 Conference will be open in early March 2010. More information to come, as it becomes available.
8/31/2010 — 9/10/2010
International Course in Nutritional Epidemiology (2nd Ed)
London, United Kingdom
This advanced and interactive course aims to give you a solid grounding in the knowledge and skills that are required to work as a nutritional epidemiologist. Participants are expected to have postgraduate level experience (MSC or PHD) in epidemiology.
For mor information visit http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/.
9/26/2010 — 9/29/2010
AIRI Annual Meeting
Washington, DC
Additional details coming soon.
10/2/2010 — 10/15/2010
Tenth Binational Health Week
Guanajuato, Mexico
This year, the BHW will take place in 40 states in the U.S. and 3 provinces in Canada, with the participation of the consular networks in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Health Week will feature three national campaigns to promote awareness among the underserved Latino community: Obesity and Diabetes, Oral Health, and Prevention of Addictions and Gang Involvement among Adolescents. The closing event will take place in Sacramento, California (date to be confirmed).
For more information visit hia.berkeley.edu.
10/7/2010 — 10/9/2010
Center for School Mental Health, 15th Annual Conference
Albuquerque, New Mexico
As the nation's premiere school mental health conference, this meeting provides numerous networking and learning opportunities for advancing the mental health of the nation's students. The intended audience for this event includes counselors, educators, family members, social workers, and other youth-serving professionals. This year's conference theme is "School Mental Health and Promoting Positive School Culture." The deadline for abstract submissions is February 8.
For more information visit csmh.umaryland.edu.
10/18/2010 — 10/20/2010
Esri Health GIS Conference
Denver, CO
Learn firsthand how geospatial technology is shaping global health. An important resource for professionals using ESRI GIS (Geographic Information System) technology in health and human services organizations, this meeting will offer guidance, opportunities to give feedback, and new application ideas. Featured speakers include Amy Hillier, Assistant Professor, PennDesign Department of City & Regional Planning.
For more information, visit www.esri.com.
10/20/2010 — 10/22/2010
ASTHO Annual Conference
Colorado Springs, CO
More information to follow at a later time.
For more information visit www.astho.org.
10/28/2010 — 10/29/2010
California Adolescent Health Conference
Oakland, CA
Hosted by the California Adolescent Health Collaborative (CAHC), this conference will highlight healthy transitions for “tweens,” teens and young adults. The meeting will be held in Oakland at Preservation Park and the First Unitarian Church. Co-sponsored by the University of California San Francisco School of Nursing, the conference will also include a Youth Track for teen health educators. CAHC welcomes proposals for presentations, which are due by March 1.
For more information visit: www.phi.org.
11/6/2010 — 11/10/2010
American Public Health Association Conference
Denver, CO
Join APHA for its annual meeting as members explore the link between social justice and public health and the importance of expanding the dialogue to include social determinants of health equity in all policy debates. To highlight this year's meeting theme: "Social Justice: the Public Health Imperative", American philosopher and political activist Cornel West will deliver the opening address on Novemember 7. Registration begins June 1, 2010
For more information visit www.apha.org.
11/8/2010 — 11/10/2010
mHealth Summit
Washington, DC
A key opportunity for leaders across sectors to share information and experiences related to the intersection of mobile technology, health research, and policy, the summit will emphasize cross-sector dialogue between industry and government leaders and visionaries to provide diverse perspectives on the future of mHealth. Key note speakers include Ted Turner, Chairman,UN Foundation and Francis Collins, National Institutes of Health.
For more information visit www.mhealthsummit.org.
