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Title: |
Nebraska Public Health Month Proclamation (April) |
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Date: |
March 13, 2008 |
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Time: |
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Central |
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Location: |
Werner Chamber - State Capitol |
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Lincoln |
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State/Province: |
NE |
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Governor Heineman will declare April as Nebraska Public Health Month |
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Contact: |
Rita Parris |
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Phone: |
(402) 483-1039 |
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Title: |
Search Your Heart |
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Date: |
March 29, 2008 - April 19, 2008 |
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Time: |
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Central |
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Location: |
Call for Information |
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City: |
South Sioux City |
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NE |
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USA |
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A 5-week program on heart diesase, nutrition and physical activity. Attend sessions each Saturday. |
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Contact: |
Tomasa Salas |
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Phone: |
(402) 494-2367 |
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Title: |
Cultural Health Fair |
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Date: |
March 30, 2008 |
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Time: |
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Central |
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Location: |
Longlines Convention Center |
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City: |
South Sioux City |
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NE |
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USA |
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Description: |
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The Human Rights Commission and NAF Multicultural Human Development Corp. will offer blood pressures, weight and BMI, and giving out information on diabetes and cardiovascular disease. |
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Contact: |
Tomasa Salas |
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Phone: |
(402) 494-2367 |
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Title: |
National Minority Health Month |
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Date: |
April 1, 2008 - April 30, 2008 |
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Time: |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Central |
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Location: |
Nebraska |
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City: |
Lincoln |
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State/Province: |
NE |
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National Minority Health Month started in 2000 and is designed to be a 30-day, high visibility, health promotion and disease prevention campaign. Nebraska will provide health activities developed to improve the health of minorities and health awareness among minority citizens. |
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Contact: |
Raponzil Drake, Administrator OMH |
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Phone: |
(402) 471-0152 |
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Title: |
Uniendo Esfuerzos Contra El Uso de Alcohol Entre Latinos Menores de Edad |
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Date: |
April 1, 2008 |
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Time: |
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Central |
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Location: |
Indian Hills |
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City: |
Omaha |
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State/Province: |
NE |
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USA |
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Town hall meeting for Latino families to discuss and learn about underage alcohol use, its impact, and how to change the future. (En Espanol) |
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Contact: |
Antonia Correa |
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Phone: |
(402) 559-3670 |
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Title: |
Latinas en Accion |
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Date: |
April 1, 2008 - April 30, 2008 |
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Location: |
Various - See Description |
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City: |
Omaha |
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State/Province: |
NE |
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USA |
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Description: |
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Aerobic exercise and nutrition education for women in Omaha. These classes are held in Spanish. Child care is available on site. Cost is $1 per class or $10 per month. Tues & Wed 9-10 a.m., St. Lukes Luthern Church, 2315 I Street Wed 6-7 p.m., Grace Methodist Church, 2418 E Street Thur 9-10 a.m., Wheeler Presbyterian Church, 4501 S. 23rd Street Fri 9-10 a.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 1326 S. 26th Street Fri 6-7 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 1326 S. 26th Street |
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Contact: |
Gabriela Ortiz |
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Phone: |
(402) 660-1035 |
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Title: |
Teleconference: What is Comprehensive Cancer Control |
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Date: |
April 2, 2008 |
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Time: |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Central |
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Location: |
Teleconference |
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City: |
Teleconference |
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State/Province: |
NE |
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Country: |
USA |
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Description: |
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Ideal for new or existing CARES partners who re looking for a better understanding of Nebraska CARES. Register by sending email Jennifer Dunavan |
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Contact: |
Jennifer Dunavan |
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Phone: |
(402) 471-0505 |
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Title: |
Uniendo Esfuerzos Contra El Uso de Alcohol Entre Latinos Menores de Edad |
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Date: |
April 3, 2008 |
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Time: |
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Central |
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Location: |
Jackson Elementary School |
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City: |
Omaha |
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State/Province: |
NE |
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Country: |
USA |
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Description: |
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A town hall meeting for Latino families to discuss and learn about underage alcohol use, its impact, and how to change the future. (In English) |
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Contact: |
Antonia Correa |
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Phone: |
(402) 559-3670 |
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Title: |
Diabetes Update: Oh My Aching Feet |
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Date: |
April 4, 2008 |
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Time: |
12:00 pm - 1:45 pm Central |
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Location: |
Wellness Works/Por Su Salud |
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City: |
Grand Island |
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State/Province: |
NE |
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Country: |
USA |
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Description: |
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What causes foot problems in diabetics and how can they be prevented. |
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Contact: |
Doreen Foland or Luris Calero |
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Phone: |
(308) 398-5050 |
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Title: |
Heart Facts: Peripheral Vascular Disease |
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Date: |
April 4, 2008 |
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Time: |
12:00 pm - 1:45 pm Central |
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Location: |
Wellness Works/Por Su Salud |
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City: |
Grand Island |
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State/Province: |
NE |
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Country: |
USA |
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Description: |
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Learn how diagnosis and treatment of PVD can save your legs and life. |
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Contact: |
Doreen Foland or Luris Calero |
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Phone: |
(308) 398-5050 |
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Title: |
HIV 101 Basic Training |
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Date: |
April 5, 2008 |
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Time: |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Central |
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Location: |
Urban League of Nebraska Family Resource Center |
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City: |
Omaha |
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State/Province: |
NE |
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Country: |
USA |
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Description: |
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Basic training for individuals wanting to become volunteers or anyone interested in learning the basic facts about HIV/AIDS. There is no fee for the training. |
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Contact: |
Mark Patten |
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Phone: |
(402) 552-9260 |
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Title: |
All Day Health Screenings |
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Date: |
April 7, 2008 |
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Time: |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Central |
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Location: |
NAF Multicultural Human Development Corp. |
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City: |
South Sioux City |
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State/Province: |
NE |
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Country: |
USA |
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Description: |
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Screenings for glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure and BMI will be conducted. |
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Contact: |
Tomasa Salas |
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Phone: |
(402) 494-2367 |
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Title: |
Project Homeless/Connect Omaha |
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Date: |
April 11, 2008 |
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Time: |
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Central |
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Location: |
Kiewit Center, Creighton University campus |
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City: |
Omaha |
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State/Province: |
NE |
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Country: |
USA |
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Description: |
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A one-day event that serves as a one-stop shop, connecting chronically homeless individuals to needed services, including employment, housing, healthcare, legal resources, social security and food stamp benefits. |
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Contact: |
Edward Shada |
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Phone: |
(402) 530-5664 |
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Title: |
Nebraska Association of Emergency Management Annual Conference |
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Date: |
April 11, 2008 - April 13, 2008 |
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Location: |
Midtown Holiday Inn |
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City: |
Grand Island |
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State/Province: |
NE |
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Country: |
USA |
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Description: |
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CATASTROPHIC PLANNING.Are WE Ready? |
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Registration: |
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Contact: |
Adams County Emergency Management |
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Phone: |
(402) 461-2360 |
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Title: |
Inter-Tribal Student Council Pow-Wow |
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Date: |
April 12, 2008 |
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Time: |
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm Central |
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Location: |
University of Nebraska - Omaha |
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City: |
Omaha |
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State/Province: |
NE |
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Country: |
USA |
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Part of the Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day events. HIV awareness, education and testing available. |
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Contact: |
Elan Cunningham |
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Phone: |
(402) 346-0902 |
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Title: |
Nebraska Action for Healthy Kids Summit |
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Date: |
April 15, 2008 |
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Time: |
9:30 am - 3:00 pm Central |
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Location: |
Downtown Holiday Inn |
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City: |
Lincoln |
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State/Province: |
NE |
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Country: |
USA |
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Description: |
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Moving Forward with School Wellness |
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Registration: |
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Contact: |
Jennifer Meyer |
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Phone: |
(402) 592-3355 |
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Title: |
6th Annual Biopreparedness Symposia Series |
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Date: |
April 15, 2008 - April 17, 2008 |
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Location: |
Western Nebraska Community College |
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City: |
Sidney |
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State/Province: |
NE |
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Country: |
USA |
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Description: |
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Symposia of Preparedness |
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Registration: |
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Contact: |
Center for Biopreparedness Education |
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Phone: |
(402) 552-2529 |
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Title: |
Webcast - Nutrition Education: What Works? |
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Date: |
April 17, 2008 |
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Location: |
Various - see website |
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City: |
Various - see website |
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State/Province: |
NE |
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Country: |
USA |
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Description: |
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A Live Interactive Video Webcast - º Review the role of nutrition education in changing health behaviors. º Explore the impact of environment on nutrition eduation efforts/effectiveness. º Understand the importance of valid nutrition education evaluation and how it impacts public policy. |
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Registration: |
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Contact: |
Various - see website |
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Phone: |
(402) 329-4821 |
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Title: |
Nebraska School Chemical Cleanout Campaign Kickoff |
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Date: |
April 28, 2008 |
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Time: |
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Central |
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Location: |
Lincoln Northeast High School |
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City: |
Lincoln |
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State/Province: |
NE |
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Country: |
USA |
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U.S. EPA and Region VII EPA representatives will present a $150,000 grant to enable the development of the Nebraska School Chemical Cleanout Campaign. Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy will offer keynote remarks. |
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Contact: |
Rita Parris |
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Phone: |
(402) 483-1039 |
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Title: |
Public Health Association of Nebraska Annual Conference |
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Date: |
September 25, 2008 - September 26, 2008 |
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Location: |
Ramada Inn Conference Center |
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City: |
Kearney |
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State/Province: |
NE |
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Country: |
USA |
Description: |
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The theme of the Nebraska Conference is Pathways of Public Health - Education, Practice, and Partners. |
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Registration: |
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Contact: |
Shirley Terry |
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Phone: |
(402) 471-7950 |
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