2008
May 2008
May 5-6, 2008
Washington State Tribal Healing and Wellness Conference
Kiana Lodge, Port Madison Indian Reservation
Poulsbo, Washington
This one-and-a-half day conference will bring together representatives from the 29 federally recognized tribes in Washington, other American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) agencies, and urban AIAN communities, to identify health disparity issues of concern to Tribal communities, practice-based and evidence-based approaches currently in use, and interventions developed by Tribal communities that appear promising and may benefit from further evaluation.
http://www.adai.washington.edu/Tribal Conference/
May 5–8, 2008
2008 CDC Diabetes Conference
Wyndham Orlando Resort Hotel
8001 International Drive
Orlando, Florida 32819
Telephone: 407-351-2420 or 800-421-8001
Registration is open at: http://www.team-psa.com/DDT2008/main.asp
May 9, 2008
Second Annual World AIDS Orphans Day
Event
Portland Area Global AIDS Community and the Unitarian Universalist Global AIDS Coalition are presenting this event featuring speaker Stephen Lewis, a leading global advocate for those impacted by HIV/AIDS.
First Unitarian Church at 12th and SW Salmon. Watch for further details or contact: APickens@cs.com
May 9, 2008
HEALTH, WELLNESS AND DISABILITY: A STATE OF THE SCIENCE CONFERENCE
. Double Tree Hotel--Lloyd Center, Portland Oregon. Who’s invited: Researchers, service and agency personnel, people with disabilities and their families. Sponsored by the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Health and Wellness.
Susan Wingenfeld
wingenfe@ohsu.edu
503-494-3533
http://www.healthwellness.org
May 9-10, 2008
CELEBRATE WELLNESS VIII – ENCOURAGING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO BE ACTIVE!
Double Tree Hotel--Lloyd Center, Portland Oregon. Who’s invited: People with disabilities, family and friends, researchers and service and agency personnel. Conference topics include: physical activity (setting goals and receiving ongoing support), healthy eating, and stress reduction; adaptive recreation activities including tennis, rock climbing, walking, swimming, drumming, cycling, or dancing; reception and annual Celebrate Wellness Dance with DJ Lamar. Sponsored by the Oregon Office on Disability and Health.
Bethany Batsell
batsellb@ohsu.edu
503/494-3331
May 16-18, 2008
Minority Health Conference
and ABHA Annual Meeting
Join us for the ABHP Minority Health Conference and ABHP Annual Meeting, May 16-18, 2008, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel. Don't miss this unique opportunity to participate in a multidisciplinary conference focused on improving the lives for those at highest risk for poor health.
Conference Overview
Life expectancy and overall health have improved in recent years for most Americans, thanks in part to an increased focus on preventive medicine and dynamic new advances in medical technology. However, not all Americans are benefiting equally. For too many racial and ethnic minorities in the United States, good health is elusive, since appropriate care is often associated with an individual's economic status, race, and gender. Disparities in the burden of illnesses experienced by blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians and Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders, compared to the U.S. population as a whole demands national attention. Groups currently experiencing poorer health status are expected to grow as a proportion of the total U.S. population; therefore, the future health of America as a whole will be influenced substantially by improving the health of these racial and ethnic minorities.
Eliminating health disparities among racial and ethnic minority populations is one of the goals of the Health People 2010 initiative. One cornerstone of efforts to improve health care and quality of life in minority populations is education of health care providers. While therapeutic goals and interventions for managing various diseases states are consistent among minority and non-minority patients, health care providers need an understanding of the cultural differences in the patient populations and specific strategies that can lead to improved patient outcomes. This conference is designed to educate health care practitioners about conditions ethnic groups may be predisposed to, understanding cultural differences when developing treatment plans, and providing the tools and information to ensure compliance and adherence. Contact: /http://www.ashpadvantage.com/ABHP 2008/
May 30, 2008
Culture Counts
"Standing in The Shadows: Black Men and Depression
12:00-1:00pm
Old Library Auditorium
"Standing in the shadows is a call to action to shed light on the larger issue of depression in black men and the barriers that prevent too many from seeking and receiving care."
Rosalyn Carter, Former U.S. First Lady, and Chairperson
The Carter Center Mental Health Task Force
Sponsors: Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs, Addictions and Mental Health Division, Oregon Health & Science UNiversity, and Comcast
Contact: Gayathri Ramprassd at 971-340-7190 by May 15, 2008
May 29-31, 2008
Third Annual Texas Conference on Health Disparities
" Debates and Directions in Health Disparities"
Conference Overview
This conference will feature nationally recognized speakers and interactive debates highlighting the striking disparities in health status between the racial and ethnic minorities and the general population in Texas and the nation. The conference will also highlight the ongoing research programs and efforts (including community engagement programs) that are aimed to understand the underlying causes of such disparities and devising innovative strategies to ultimately eliminate them.
Of specific focus will be Pharmacogenomics, Mental Health and Asthma with emphasis on Policy solutions and Community Based solutions. Educational and interactive presentations, panel discussions and questions/ answer sessions will identify the challenges and bring conference attendees closer to developing a prospectus for the future.
Keynote Speaker
Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, has served as President of UMBC (The University of Maryland, Baltimore County) since May, 1992. His research and publications focus on science and math education, with special emphasis on minority participation and performance. Born in 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Hrabowski graduated at 19 from Hampton Institute with highest honors in mathematics, and he received his M.A. (mathematics) and Ph.D. (higher education administration/statistics) at 24 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He serves as a consultant to the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education, and universities and school systems nationally, and he sits on numerous corporate and civic boards. For more information:http://cme.hsc.unt.edu/eventinfo_1823,html
June 2008
June 3, 2008
“Men’s Health Disparities: Implications for Research and intervention”
The 14th Annual Summer Public Health Research Videoconference, presented by the UNC SPH Minority Health Project, UNC Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, and NC A & T State University Institute for Public Health features a panel with four Drs. Claudia Baquet, Spero Manson, Abel Valenzuela, and Frank Wong, moderated by Stephanie Crayton.
For more information:
http://www.minority.unc.edy/institute/2008/
June 11-14, 2008
2008 HIV Prevention Leadership Summit
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI
Abstract: This year's Summit will feature institutes, workshops, roundtables and other sessions that are primarily intended for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grantees and has a major focus on CDC-funded HIV prevention efforts. The goal of the meeting is to bring together leaders in HIV prevention to disseminate and exchange information to enhance program planning and management.
Contact: http://www.nmac.org/conferences
Sponsor: Academy for Educational Development, CDC, National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors, National Minority AIDS Council, National Association of People with AIDS
June 19-21, 2008
Black Women's Health Conference
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, DC
Abstract: The Black Women's Health Conference is a key attraction of our three-day, 25th Anniversary Celebration that begins on Thursday, June 19, with a fundraising gala, and concludes on Saturday, June 21, with a "free" Walking for Wellness™ 5K on the National Mall. Full registration to enjoy the entire celebration is available.
Contact: Judith May at (202) 548-4000 Ext. 123
June 26-27, 2008
Building Capacity to Eliminate Health Disparities:
The Founding Meeting of the Academy for Health Equity
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
650 15th Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
Phone: 303-436-1234
Fax: 303-486-4450
Reservations: 888-591-1234 (toll free)
The inaugural founding conference of the Academy for Health Equity is critical to developing the knowledge-base for those engaged in health disparity activities by facilitating trans-disciplinary translation exchanges of the latest research and practical applications by:
- Increasing the capacity of participants to address complex health systems change, delivery of services, new models of medical care and public health, policies that facilitate access to health, and new methods of measurement for preventable diseases in underserved, poorly served and never served populations.
- Promoting the application of evidence-based, theory-driven findings of disease prevention and health promotion for the elimination racial and ethnic health disparities.
- Identifying gaps in knowledge and data of the broad spectrum of causal factors of health disparities and bringing together inter-disciplinary, trans-disciplinary and community-based approaches to achieve equity in health.
- Exploring effective trans-disciplinary approaches to identify and address the social determinants of health related to health disparities.
- Applying the latest theories, principles, programs, and practices to improving health literacy, cultural competency, and health communications programs.
July 2008
June30-July 1, 2008
The 2008 Diabetes & Obesity Disparities in Healthcare Systems Conference will be held on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Campus in Building 45, the Natcher Conference Center, in the main auditorium, which is on the lower level of the Center.
Natcher Conference Center
Building 45, Main Auditorium
NIH Campus
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
Phone: (301) 496-9966
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
July 18-20, 2008
Marriott New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Abstract: ISHIB, along with the scientific co-chairs Sandra A. Harris-Hooker, PhD and Janice P. Lea, MD, invites you to participate in this annual CME activity. The scientific co-chairs have assembled a multidisciplinary planning committee dedicated to developing a challenging, clinically practical, educational and networking experience. The scientific program will feature 3 plenary sessions, 4 workshops, 7 symposia, and poster and oral abstracts of new research on cardiovascular disease and other issues of importance to ethnic minority health.
Contact: 404.880.0343
Sponsor: International Society on Hypertension in Blacks (ISHIB)
August 2008
August 4-8
National Black Nurses Association 36th Annual Conference
Las Vegas, NV
Abstract: The theme this year is "Nursing Practice: The Prevention and Management of Chronic Diseases". A wide variety of sessions are scheduled for the four-day conference, offering our members and attendees continuing education credits and a variety of learning venues.
Contact: http://www.nbna.org/conferences
Sponsor: NBNA
September 2008
September 18-21
2008 United States Conference on AIDS
Miami Beach, FL
Abstract: The largest AIDS-related gathering in the United States, the 2008 USCA is a phenomenon you cannot afford to miss. Each year, over 3,000 workers from all fronts of the HIV/AIDS epidemic—from case managers and physicians, to public health workers and advocates—come together to build national support networks, exchange the latest information and learn cutting-edge tools to address the challenges of HIV/AIDS.
Contact: (202) 483-6622
September 21-24
Sixth National Conference on Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse Populations
Minneapolis, MN
Abstract: This conference, which has been held biennially since 1998, is one of the most respected and well-supported conferences on cultural competence and health disparities reduction in the United States. The format of the conference is grounded in workshop sessions that maximize audience participation, complemented by plenary sessions on key national policy issues.
Contact: 215-762-7638, http://www.diversityrxconference.org/
Sponsor: Drexel University Center for Health Equality, Resources for Cross Cultural Health Care, and the USDHHS Office of Minority Health
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