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Event Details for IN
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1st Annual National Public Health Week Conference |
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April 8, 2008 |
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8:30 am - 4:00 pm Eastern |
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Sheraton City Center |
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Indianapolis |
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IN |
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The 1st Annual National Public Health Week Conference focuses on Climate Change Join the Department of Public Health and the Indiana Mid-America Public Health Training Center for National Public Health Week. This unique conference offers participants a variety of sessions designed to enhance professional development skills and examine relevant public health issues. The conference will feature a special track on environmental issues in celebration of this year's national theme, Climate Change: Our Health in Balance. The conference will be held on April 8, 2008, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Sheraton City Center, Indianapolis. The agenda includes: Opening Session: Why Does Climate Change Matter to Public Health? *Dr. Steve Jay, IU Dept. of Public Health This overview discussion will examine the intersection between climate and environmental concerns and public health, as well as the need for leadership, collaboration, and systems thinking. The Climate in Government *Ken Richards, Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy Richards will present the results of a recent analysis completed for Senator Lugar comparing two of the leading climate change bills in the Senate in addition to offering advocacy tips. Creating Sustainable Partnerships *Jennifer Taylor, Indpls. Neighborhood Center Tired of partnerships that breakdown quickly or just never quite get off the ground? Learn how to create sustaining partnerships! Getting the Money You Need *Kimberly Donahue, United Way of Central IN This session will cover the basics of grant writing, including looking for the right funding match and actually writing the proposal. Closing Session: Take the Lead! Dr. Louis Rowitz, Center for Public Health Practice, UIC, School of Public Health This presentation will focus on the leadership skills every public health professional needs to effectively create change and improvement in their own environment. To register and for more information, visit www.maphtc.iupui.edu or email mapthc@iupui.edu. |
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Contact: |
Kate Nicholson |
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(317) 274-3178 |
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