Monday, February 22, 2016

2016 National Tribal Public Health Summit

Additional Information:
http://www.nihb.org/communications/tphs_2016_register.php

Description:
All persons attending any component of the NIHB National Tribal Public Health Summit must register for the Summit. Presenters and exhibitors arenot exempt from registration and registration fees.
Summit registration is ONLY for those who wish to attend the Summit activities. There are no partial or event-specific registrations available for the Summit. So persons only able to attend a portion of the Summit must still register and pay the entire fee amount.
A single registration will provide the following to a single person: one Summit packet, admittance to all Summit activities (including the opening reception, plenary sessions, local host activities, exhibit hall and marketplace, Summit breakout sessions), and namebadge.
NIHB utilizes an online registration process, and will process payments for registration fees online as well. NIHB will also accepted mailed checks for registration fees. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH OR FAX COPIES OF CHECKS FOR REGISTRATION. NIHB will not invoice for registration and Purchase Orders will not be accepted in lieu of payment.
It is important to respond to all questions in the registration form in order to expedite the registration and confirmation process. Please know how you are going to pay for the registration fees before beginning the registration form.

Friday, February 5, 2016

Minority Health Conference

Additional Information:
http://minorityhealth.web.unc.edu/

Description:
This year the conference will celebrate its 37th year on February 26, 2016 at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The 2016 theme is “In Solidarity: The Role of Public Health in Social Justice” and will explore the intersection of public health and social justice work. The conference will highlight opportunities for public health researchers and practitioners and social justice advocates to learn from each other to identify best practices for prioritizing minority health and fostering inclusive strategies for change. In addition to keynote lectures and breakout sessions, the 37th annual conference will be the first to feature an interactive skill-building workshop for participants. Join us in Chapel Hill for the conference or online for the William T. Small Jr. keynote lecture webcast.