Thursday, November 13, 2014

Implementation Science: Integrating Evidence in Research, Policy and Practice

Additional Information:
https://cyberseminar.cancercontrolplanet.org/implementationscience/

Description:
Welcome to the Implementation Science Research Webinar Series! In 2013, The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Division of Cancer Control & Population Sciences Implementation Science Team started a webinar series focused on advanced dissemination and implementation research topics. Each session will include approximately 30 minutes for presentation(s) by leaders in the field as well as 30 minutes for engaged discussion and Q&A. Review the list of topics and click on the session title below to register for upcoming sessions or view an archived session.

Friday, November 7, 2014

Making the Case for Policy Change

Additional Information:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/200000000028576570;jsessionid=abcen55ygfJJb7E2MG2Lu

Description:
Mon, Nov 17, 2014 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM CST
 

Join us for this exclusive online event series of three 19-minute webinars covering the use of data for community assessment, funding applications, and policy change in rural communities.

After participating in this Rural Health Data Event, participants should be able to:
- Use maps and reports effectively to assess and convey rural community conditions and needs.
- Use the Target Intervention Area Tool to identify priority populations for a particular focus.
- Create and share data visualizations to increase knowledge within your organization and the larger community health movement.

Friday, October 31, 2014

National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence

Additional Information:
https://www.creativegroupinc.com/nchdv/Public/ShowPage.aspx?PageId=163191

Description:
The 7th Biennial National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence aims to advance the health care system's response to domestic violence. The conference attracts the nation's leading medical, public health and family violence experts from across the U.S. with increased international participation. Workshops, scientific posters, and plenary sessions highlight the latest research and most innovative clinical responses to domestic violence, with a focus on the work being done by physicians, physician assistants, dentists, nurses, nurse midwives, mental and behavioral health providers, social workers, domestic violence experts, researchers and others. The Conference is primarily funded by the Family Violence Prevention & Services Program, Family & Youth Services Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

National Council of Urban Indian Health 2014 Annual Leadership Conference

Additional Information:
https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50256/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=79391

Description:

NCUIH is happy to welcome you to register for the 2014 Annual Leadership Conference “Moving Forward Together”. The conference travel date is November 17th, and the conference will be taking place November 18th and 19th in Denver, Colorado at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel.

Friday, October 24, 2014

APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition

Additional Information:
http://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/annual

Description:
APHA's Annual Meeting & Exposition serves as the home for public health professionals to convene, learn, network and engage with peers. With the Annual Meeting, we strengthen the profession of public health, share the latest research and information, promote best practices and advocate for public health issues and policies grounded in research. Come experience APHA.

November 15-19, 2014 | New Orleans

Registration and Housing Now Open

Health Equity and Health Communication: Strategies to Reach the Underserved

Additional Information:
https://classic.regonline.com/builder/site/?eventid=1553367

Description:
Thursday, November 13, 2014 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Eastern Time)
 
Participants in this workshop will be able to:
  • Review examples of populations that experience the greatest health disparities across different health issues and settings both in the U.S. and globally
  • Describe the essential components of communication planning to reach the underserved
  • Appreciate the importance of increasing social support of health and community behaviors
  • Identify key communication strategies to achieve relevant behavioral and social results among vulnerable and underserved populations
  • Discuss communication channels used by underserved populations in a variety of settings/ countries
  • Differentiate between linguistic competence, cultural competency, and health literacy in public health practice
  • Review relevant case studies and resources

6th International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health

Additional Information:
http://www.cps.ca/en/imich

Description:
The International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health (IMICH), held every two years, focuses on innovative clinical care models and community-based public health approaches for children and youth in First Nations, Inuit, Métis, American Indian, Alaska Native and other Indigenous communities around the world.

Co-hosted by the Canadian Paediatric Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics, this meeting brings together health care providers and researchers working with children, youth and families in American Indian, Alaska Native, First Nations, Inuit, Métis and other Indigenous communities. Participants share model programs and research, learn about prevalent health problems, and acquire practical skills for use in community settings. Opportunities to share knowledge and support one another’s efforts, to network and develop partnerships are built into the program.