Events Archive
May 9, 2012
Reaching Your Audience through Effective Health Communication
Webinar Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
This free webinar, offered by the National Healthy Tomorrows Technical Assistance Resource Center, is intended to educate attendees about the characteristics of effective health messages, cost-effective ways to create clear and compelling health communication materials, and how technology and social media can help increase audience reach and engagement.
Presenter:
- Heather Pierce, M.P.H.
Director of Strategic Communications, Palladian Partners, Inc.
For more information and registration, please visit the event web site.
April 25, 2012
How is HRSA's Combating Autism Act Funding Impacting States, Families, and Health Professionals?
Webinar Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET
This is a basic overview of the Combating Autism Act programs in HRSA/MCHB to fund training programs for professionals; state demonstration grants; and research grants and networks. All are welcome!
Moderator:
- Robyn Schulhof, MA, Senior Public Health Analyst, HRSA, MCHB
Presenters:
- Laura Kavanagh, MPP, Director, Division of Research, Training and Education, HRSA, MCHB
- LCDR Deidre Washington-Jones, MPH, CHES, Senior Public Health Analyst, HRSA, MCHB
- Hae Young Park, MS, Senior Public Health Analyst, HRSA, MCHB
For more information and registration, please visit the event web site.
April 12, 2012
Mentoring Racially and Ethnically Diverse Students and Faculty—What the Literature Tells Us
Webinar Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET
The National Center for Cultural Competence is working with the Maternal and Child Health Bureau's Division of Research, Training and Education (DRTE), to develop a plan to address mentoring for racially and ethnically diverse students and junior faculty who are underrepresented in MCHB funded training programs. The project builds on DRTE's history and commitment to address the gap in the number of professionals who are members of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in the health professions. In this particular project, the goal is to understand the role of mentoring to address this gap. Based on the knowledge developed in this exploration, we will be making recommendations for a solution-focused action plan that MCHB can incorporate in its workforce development activities. In order to keep the MCHB funded training programs abreast of the activities of this project, there will be a series of webinars to share findings as they are developed. This webinar will present findings from a literature review on the topic.
Moderator:
- Tawara Goode - Director, National Center for Cultural Competence, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development
Presenters:
- Laura Kavanagh - Director, Division of Research, Training and Education, MCHB, HRSA
- Pat Maloof - Sr. Consultant, National Center for Cultural Competence, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development
- Suzanne Bronheim - Sr. Policy Associate, National Center for Cultural Competence, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development
- Vivian Jackson - Sr. Policy Associate, National Center for Cultural Competence, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development
For more information and registration, please visit the event web site.
NEW DATE
SAVE THE DATE: March 30, 2012
Promoting Healthy Weight Colloquium
The School Environment: Relationships with Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Parenting
Location:
Howard Baker Center & Webcast
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
(Webcast Available)
Registration will open on February 17, 2012.
Department of Nutrition, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
The Spring 2012 Promoting Healthy Weight Colloquium will focus on the Bright Futures developmental stages of middle childhood and adolescence, including how parenting, nutrition, and physical activity within the school environment relate to healthy weight. Colloquium presentations are intended for researchers, practitioners, and family members.
Colloquium Offered Onsite and Online! The Colloquium series is offered live and free from the Howard Baker Center on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus. For those unable to attend in person, live web conferencing is available that includes the ability to submit questions to the speakers via the Internet. High speed Internet access makes viewing quicker and easier!
Registered Dietitians and Certified Health Education Specialists can receive continuing education credits.
Visit the Promoting Healthy Weight Colloquium website for more information and to view prior colloquia!
March 28, 2012
MCH Navigator: Introducing a New Online Resource for Teaching and Learning
Webinar Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ET
In this webinar, staff from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau and faculty from both University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Washington will describe a new learning portal that facilitates use of existing open-access training, organized in areas consistent with nationally endorsed public health and MCH leadership competencies. Learn how to use the Navigator in academic programs to enhance the skills of students, supplement class content, and extend your capabilities to provide continuing education opportunities. Join us for a tour of this new website and a discussion about its applicability in academic settings.
Presenters:
- Holly Grason, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, HRSA
- Laura Kavanagh, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, HRSA
- Colleen Huebner, University of Washington School of Public Health
- Arden Handler, UIC School of Public Health
For more information and registration, please visit the event web site.
January 19-20, 2012
Making Lifelong Connections: Leadership, Networking and Career Development for
MCHB Trainees and Former Trainees
Location:
Boardwalk Inn
Orlando, Florida
Registration deadline is Monday, November 14, 2011 at noon.
The University of Florida (UF) Pediatric Pulmonary Center (PPC) and the University of Wisconsin Pediatric Pulmonary Center will be co-hosting a one and a half day MCH Interdisciplinary Leadership Meeting entitled "Making Lifelong Connections: Leadership, Networking and Career Development for MCHB Trainees." At this meeting, current and former MCHB trainees will work together to enhance their leadership skills, network, and develop professional connections with MCHB activities.
Laura Kavanagh ~ Director, MCHB Division of Research, Training and Education will provide a virtual welcome.
Keynote presenters include:
- Michael Fraser, PhD, CAE ~ Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs.
- Robyn Schulhof, MA ~ Project Officer, MCHB Division of Research, Training, and Education.
Visit the Making Lifelong Connections website for more information and registration.
December 14-16, 2011
17th Annual Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology (MCH EPI) Conference
Location:
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
New Orleans, Louisiana
For more information, please visit the event web site.
Nominations are being accepted for the 2011 National MCH Epidemiology Awards for presentation at the Annual MCH EPI Conference. Visit the 2011 MCH Epidemiology Awards web site to nominate candidates and for more information.
October 19-21, 2011
12th Chronic Illness and Disability Conference: Transition from Pediatric to Adult-based Care
Location:
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Mitchell Basic Sciences Research Building
Onstead Auditorium, 3rd Floor
6767 Bertner Avenue
Houston, Texas 77030
For more information and registration, please visit the event web site.
September 23, 2011
Promoting Healthy Weight Colloquium
Middle Childhood: Nutrition, Physical Activity, & Parenting
Location:
Howard Baker Center & Webcast
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
(Webcast Available)
REGISTER BY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
- View the Registration Open Flyer
- Register for ONLINE WEBCAST Participation
- Register for ONSITE PARTICIPATION at the Howard Baker Center
The Colloquium is offered by the University of Tennessee (UT) Public Health Nutrition Program on Friday, September 23, 2011, from 12:30 pm-5:00 pm EDST at the Howard Baker Center on the UT campus. Check-in and online log-in begin at 12:30. Check-in or log-on by 12:45 to assure participation; the conference begins promptly at 12:50.
Although there is NO COST for the colloquium, space at the Howard Baker Center in Knoxville is limited, so please register early. A confirmation email will be sent to you after you register, so please add utphn@utk.edu to your address book. If you will be viewing the webcast in a group setting, EACH participant should complete a separate registration form.
Social Work Field Instructors at The University of Tennessee can receive certificates of clock hours of training by indicating that they are Social Work Instructors on the online registration form. If you would like any additional information, please contact us at utphn@utk.edu.
September 17-20, 2011
2011 CityMatCH Urban MCH Leadership Conference
Location:
PARC 55 Wyndham Hotel
San Francisco, CA
August 10, 2011
Paving the Way to Adult Health Care - The New Clinical Report on Health Care Transition
Webinar Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
For more information and registration, please visit the event web site.
July 25-27, 2011
Leadership, Legacy, and Community
A Retreat to Advance Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Scholarship and Practice
Building Communities of Practice, Breaking Down Silos
Location:
Hyatt McDonald's Lodge
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Those attending the retreat will:
- Engage with thought leaders in Life Course Science,
- learn how your MCH colleagues are incorporating Life Course into practice,
- develop innovative strategies to break down silos and build system-wide collaborations,
- schedule an individual or team coaching session,
- become a member of an MCH Leadership Community of Practice, and/or
- learn how to develop your own MCH Community of Practice.
Community of Practice: A group of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly ~ Etienne Wenger
For more information, please visit the event web site.
July 25-27, 2011
Rising Above Risk: Promoting Resilience in Changing Times
Location:
1645 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108
Join us for the 2011 Summer Institute in Adolescent Health, Rising Above Risk: Promoting Resilience in Changing Times. At the 2011 Summer Institute, participants will visit settings that are successfully supporting adolescents in times of change. They will also get the opportunity to talk with young people, program leaders, and health service providers who walk the talk of resilience and youth development in creative and surprising ways. Participants will learn strategies for assuring supportive environments, sustaining relationships, and creating seamless services, while gaining new skills in effectively communicating ideas to others.
Joining us at the institute will be guest faculty Angela Diaz, MD, MPH. Dr. Diaz is the director of the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center and brings her expertise in providing comprehensive health care services to underserved and vulnerable youth.
Graduate credit and contact hours are available. For more information and registration, please visit our website. You may also download our institute brochure (PDF - 1.3 MB) .
July 27-29, 2011
16th Annual National Maternal and Infant Nutrition Intensive Course
Location:
McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street S.E.
University of Minnesota - East Bank Campus
Registration for the 16th annual National Maternal and Infant Nutrition Intensive Course is now open.
On-site and distance education opportunities are available for this conference.
The course will be held July 27-29 at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis campus.
Visit the event web site for detailed information about the course, including topics, speakers, CEUs, registration and housing.
June 19-20, 2011
2011 Western Regional Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology (MCH EPI) Conference
Location:
San Francisco, CA
The Regional Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology (MCH EPI) conference organizers invite you to join local, state and federal public health professionals working to improve the health of women, children and families in sharing research, enhancing knowledge, and generating new ideas for improved MCH data use and informed policymaking.
For more information, please visit the event web site.
May 11-13, 2011
ADVANCED Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Behavioral Counseling Institute
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
This institute is designed for dietitians and nurses working in a clinical setting who would like to increase their skills in counseling patients and their families,
- Emphasis on treating childhood obesity but will be applicable to all counseling settings
- Individuals participating should have basic skills in behavioral counseling/MI
- Training includes a 2-1/2 day on-site institute that will allow participants to practice clinical skills and receive feedback
- Pre-institute work includes reading articles and video viewing.
- Each participant will be expected to send in a tape of a 10-15 minute interview before attending the on-site program.
- Participants will receive individual feed back on their counseling skills
Presenters:
- Bonnie A. Spear, PhD, RD - Professor Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
- Hollie Raynor, PhD, RD - Assistant Professor, (Clinical Psychologist and Registered Dietitian) University of Tennessee, Department of Nutrition
- Heather Austin, PhD - Psychologist - Director of Children's Weight Management Center of Alabama
- Connie Cushing, PT, DPT, MSPT - Inpatient Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Dept., Children's Hospital of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
- Susanne Geerts, MS, RD - Clinical Assistant Professor, Civitan International Research Center, Sparks Clinics, UAB
- Harriett Cloud, MS, RD - Professor Emeritus, Nutrition Sciences, UAB
- Jamie Stang, PhD, RD - Chair, Public Health Nutrition Program, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota
Cost: $250 - (Program limited to only 21 people to allow hands-on training)
CPE: 30 hours of CPE has been approved from the American Dietetic Association
(10 hours pre-institute work/self study plus 20 hours on-site)
See website for more information or contact Charlene Rhoades @ 205-939-9254
March 25, 2011
Promoting Healthy Weight Colloquium
Early Childhood: Nutrition, Physical Activity, & Parenting
Location:
Knoxville, TN
(Webcast Available)
You are invited to the spring "Promoting Healthy Weight Colloquium. Early Childhood: Nutrition, Physical Activity, & Parenting." The Colloquium is offered by the University of Tennessee Public Health Nutrition Program on Friday, March 25, 2011 from 12:30-5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Savings Time at the Howard Baker Center on the UT campus. The conference will be webcast live also! Presenters will be:
- Laura Bellows, PhD, MPH, RD, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist, Food Science & Human Nutrition, Colorado State University
- Tanja Kral, PhD, Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Psychiatry University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
- Carin Neitzel, PhD, Assistant Professor, Child & Family Studies, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Child Caregiver Panel: Nutrition, Physical Activity, Parenting, & Healthy Weight
Registered Dietitians and Certified Healthy Education Specialists can receive continuing education credits. For more information and registration, please visit the event web site. Download the event flyer. Please join in person or online!
February 20-23, 2011
Intensive Course
Nutrition for Infants, Children and Adolescents
Location:
Wynfrey Hotel
1000 Riverchase Galleria Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35244
The purpose of this course is to improve the nutritional status of infants, children and adolescents by updating health professionals in the area of infant, child and adolescent nutrition at both the individual and public health level. The course will provide leadership training in pediatric/adolescent nutrition by developing high levels of clinical competence; provide instruction in nutrition needs and services for children and providing training in systems of delivery of nutrition care. This course is designed for pediatric practitioners including dietitians, nurse, nutritionist, pediatric nurse practitioners, physician and other professionals who are involved in the care of children.
For more information and registration, please visit the event web site.
November 6-10, 2010
American Public Health Association 138th Annual Meeting & Expo
Location:
Denver, CO
The APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition will unite the public health community and afford professionals and practitioners the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and exchange information on best practices, latest research and new trends in public health.
Visit the meeting web site for more information.
November 11-12, 2010
11th Annual Chronic Illness and Disability: Transition from Pediatric to Adult-Based Care
Location:
Houston, Texas
Visit the event web site for registration and more information.
November 19, 2010
Nurses & Environmental Health: Health Consequences of the Gulf Oil Spill
Time: 9AM - 3:30PM
Location:
University of South Alabama
College of Nursing
Mobile, AL
A one-day workshop designed to inform nurses of the environmental health consequences of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and learn health risk communication strategies. Nursing CEU's to be offered.
Sponsored by:
- University of South Alabama College of Nursing
- UAB School of Nursing, Leadership Education in Child-Health Nursing (LECHN) Program
- University of Maryland Environmental Health Education Center
For more information contact Dr. Anne Turner-Henson at turnhena@uab.edu.
December 8-10, 2010
4th National Conference on Genomics and Public Health: Using Genomic Information to Improve Health Now and in the Future
Location:
Bethesda, MD
Visit the conference web site for more information.
December 13-17, 2010
Sixteenth Annual Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Conference
Location:
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter
San Antonio, TX
The conference will bring together researchers and health professionals working on issues related to improving the health of women, children and families.
For more information visit the conference web site.
September 26-29, 2010
AHRQ 2010 Annual Conference
Location:
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Bethesda, MD
Leading authorities in health care research and policy will hold sessions on transforming health care delivery; developing new patient care models; strengthening preventive care and reducing health disparities; improving quality and patient safety; and measuring and reporting on provider and system performance. For more information about the conference and to register, please visit the AHRQ Annual Conference Web site .
October 13, 2010
Period of PURPLE Crying(r): Identification of a normal infant development period and its implications for preventing infant abuse
Webinar Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)
Purpose:
Shaken Baby Syndrome (or abusive head trauma) is the most serious form of infant abuse, and its incidence has increased during the current economic recession. According to published research in the areas of child development and infant abuse, a normal increase in infant crying in the first few months of life is the main trigger for this abuse. This research has provided an evidence base for a public health approach to preventing infant abuse, an example of which is the public education program, "Period of PURPLE Crying(r)," from the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome.
This webinar will describe the development, testing, and implementation of this program, including the results of three randomized trials of the effectiveness of changing knowledge and behaviors of caregivers, including high-risk caregivers. It will also describe the implementation and evaluation of two large trials in North Carolina and British Columbia.
Presenter: Ronald G. Barr, MDCM, FRCPC
Dr. Barr is the Canada Research Chair in Community Child Health Research at the Child and Family Research Institute of the BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia. He is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, and Head of Developmental Neurosciences and Child Health at the Child and Family Research Institute. Along with the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome, he is the co-developer of the Period of PURPLE Crying(r) program.
If you are interested in attending this one-hour webinar, please send an email to shattuck@u.washington.edu.
To participate, you'll need access to a computer and a phone. If more than one person in your office is interested in attending, please consider sharing a computer and phone. The number of computers that can access the webinar is limited to 55.
The week before the webinar, instructions for registering and downloading the needed iLinc web conferencing software will be emailed to participants. The session will be recorded and archived.
October 14, 2010
Improving Health Literacy
Webconference Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM EST
On Thursday, October 14th from 3:00-4:00pm EST, the National Quality Center (NQC) will hold a free national TA webconference call entitled, "Improving Health Literacy" This topic has been presented before, but will feature new grantee presenters.
Learning objectives include:
- Understand key components of the health literacy environment: Navigation, Print Communication, Oral Exchange; Technology; and Policies and Protocols
- Learn about screening tools and other interventions to test to reduce barriers.
- Learn from peer grantees how to conduct QI activities around health literacy.
As seats are limited, please register now at the event web site. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with the call-in number for the meeting and instructions for logging on to the Webex internet session.
Visit the National Quality Center web site to see the schedule for 2010 calls and to download material from past TA calls.
The National Quality Center is funded by HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau to provide technical assistance on quality improvement to grantees of all Parts. Visit the National Quality Center web site for more information or to request on-site technical assistance.
September 24, 2010
Promoting Healthy Weight Colloquium
Early Childhood: The Role of Food, Physical Activity, Guidelines, Parents and Child Care Providers
Location:
Howard Baker Center & Webcast
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
You are invited to the Fall 2010 Promoting Healthy Weight Colloquium. Early Childhood: The Role of Food, Physical Activity, Guidelines, Parents and Child Care Providers!
The Colloquium is offered by the University of Tennessee Public Health Nutrition Program on Friday, September 24, 2010 from 12:30 pm-5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Savings Time at the Howard Baker Center on the UT campus. The conference will be webcast live also! There is no cost to participate, but registration is required. Registration is now open and closes September 17.
The Fall 2010 Promoting Healthy Weight Colloquium will focus on the Bright Futures developmental stage of early childhood. Speakers and panel members will address nutrition guidelines and "best practices" to promote physical activity, environmental influences on child eating behaviors, and issues faced by parents and child care providers related to promoting a healthy weight. Colloquium presentations are intended for researchers, practitioners, and family members. The presenters include:
- Panel of Child Care Providers and Parents
- Melissa Hansen-Petrik, PhD, RD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Nutrition, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Shannon Looney, MPH, RD, Doctoral Student and MCH Nutrition Trainee, Nutrition, University of Tennessee, Knoxville S
- Derek Hales, PhD, Research Assistant Professor, Nutrition, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Gillings School of Global Public Health
Registered Dietitians and Certified Healthy Education Specialists can receive continuing education credits. For more information and to register, please visit the event web site. Download the event flyer. Please join us in person or online!
August 16-18, 2010
National Conference on Health Statistics
Location:
Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC
Washington, District of Columbia
The conference that will draw on research topics affecting health-related activities today and will serve as a forum for addressing future health topics.
For more information visit the conference web site.
August 11, 2010
"Strategies to Become a Sustainable Community Health Care Program" Webinar
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
This webinar is intended to provide participants with the basic dimensions of foundation grant making and an overview of applying for a foundation award.
Visit the Webinar page for more information and registration.
April 20, 2010
ITAC Webinar: What happens after the K-12 years? Transition and Postsecondary Options for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders
When:
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
5:00pm-6:00pm, ET
Three nationally recognized leaders in the field will discuss the challenges, barriers, and options for students on the autism spectrum during this critical transition time.
Moderator:
- Dr. Cathy Pratt, Director of Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Speakers:
- Dr. Peter Gerhardt, President & Chair, Scientific Council Organization for Autism Research
- John Thomas, Director of Training, Autism Society of North Carolina
There will be an open question and answer period following the presentations.
For more information and registration visit http://www.aucd.org/itac/template/.
February 28, 2010 - March 3, 2010
Neonatal Nutrition Conference
Location:
Sheraton Suites Houston, Near the Galleria
Houston, Texas
Sponsor:
Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital
Supported in part by Project # T79 MC00023 from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (Title V, Social Security Act), Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
Contact:
Diane Anderson, PhD, RD, LD
Baylor College of Medicine
Section of Neonatology, Dept of Pediatrics
6621 Fannin Street MC WT 6-104
Houston, Texas 77030
832-826-1330
Email: dianea@bcm.edu
Program flyer with application can be downloaded from www.neonate.net/conferences/nutrition/
Credit card registration accepted on-line.
March 26, 2010
Promoting Healthy Weight Colloquium
Infancy: Fathers' Experiences & Perspectives; Fathers & Infant Feeding; Motor Development in Infancy; & Fathers' Roles in Families.
Location:
Howard Baker Center & Webcast
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
You are invited to the Spring 2010 "Promoting Healthy Weight Colloquium. Infancy: Fathers' Experiences & Perspectives; Fathers & Infant Feeding; Motor Development in Infancy; & Fathers' Roles in Families."
The Colloquium is offered by the University of Tennessee Public Health Nutrition Program on Friday, March 26, 2010 from 12:30 pm-4:30 pm Eastern Daylight Savings Time at the Howard Baker Center on the UT campus. The conference will be webcast live also! There is no cost to participate, but registration is required. Registration opens February 19.
This colloquium will highlight infancy and how parenting, nutrition, and physical activity relate to healthy weight gain during this first developmental stage of Bright Futures. It will focus on fathers’ experiences, perspectives, and roles. Colloquium presentations are intended for researchers, practitioners, and family members. Presenters will be:
- Parent Panel: Fathers' Experiences and Perspectives
- Katie Kavanagh, PhD, RD, Assistant Professor, Nutrition, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Daniela Corbetta, PhD, Associate Professor, Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Jaipaul Roopnarine, PhD, Jack Reilly Professor of Child and Family Studies; Director, Jack Reilly Institute of Early Childhood and Provider Education.
Registered Dietitians and Certified Healthy Education Specialists can receive continuing education credits. For more information and to register after February 19, please go to: http://nutrition.utk.edu/seminars/HealthyWeightColloquium.html. Click here for the "Save the Date" flyer. Please join us in person or online!
March 26, 2010
31st Annual Duncan Seminar
Maximizing Mobility Through Adaptation and Innovation
Location:
Seattle Children's, Wright Auditorium
Seattle, WA
This one-day conference will focus on children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities and other special healthcare needs. The Duncan Seminar is designed for all health-care providers, including nurses, physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech pathologists, educators, nutritionists and family members. See the conference flyer (PDF) for more information and register online.
November 5-6, 2009
10th Annual Chronic Illness and Disability:
Transition from Pediatric to Adult-Based Care
Location:
Houston, TX
Director: Albert C. Hergenroeder, MD
For More Information:
Download Brochure: PDF
Web Site: www.BaylorCME.org/CME/1424
Contact Ellen Seaback at
November 8-11, 2009
2009 AUCD Conference: Coming Together to Address the Challenges and Opportunities for Change in Disability Research, Education, Service, and Policy
Location:
Renaissance Washington Hotel
Washington, DC
For more information about the conference, please visit http://www.aucd.org/template/page.cfm?id=641.
September 25, 2009
Promoting Healthy Weight Colloquium
Infancy: Nutrition, Physical Activity, Parenting and Mothers' Experiences
Location:
Howard Baker Center & Webcast
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
You are invited to the Fall "Promoting Healthy Weight Colloquium. Infancy: Nutrition, Physical Activity, Parenting and Mothers' Experiences." The Colloquium is offered by the University of Tennessee Public Health Nutrition Program on Friday, September 25, 2009 from 12:30 pm-4:30 pm Eastern Daylight Savings Time at the Howard Baker Center on the UT campus. The conference will be webcast live also! There is no cost to participate, but registration is required.
This colloquium will highlight infancy and how parenting, nutrition, and physical activity relate to healthy weight gain during this first developmental stage of Bright Futures. Colloquium presentations are intended for researchers, practitioners, and family members. Presenters will be:
*Parent Panel: Mothers' Experiences and Perspectives *Dawn P. Coe, PhD, Assistant Professor, Exercise, Sport and Leisure Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville *Hillary Fouts, PhD, Assistant Professor, Child and Family Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville *M. Jane Heinig, PhD, IBCLC, Academic Administrator, Department of Nutrition; and Director, Human lactation Center, University of California, Davis.
Registered Dietitians and Certified Healthy Education Specialists can receive continuing education credits. For more information and registration (available soon), please go to: http://nutrition.utk.edu/seminars/HealthyWeightColloquium.html. Click here for a "Registration Open" flyer. Please join us in person or online!
September 14-16, 2009
ADVANCED Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Behavioral Counseling Institute
Location:
Birmingham, AL
See website http://adolescent.chsys.org for more information or contact Charlene Rhoades @ 205-939-9254.
This institute is designed for dietitians and nurses working in a clinical setting who would like to increase their skills in counseling patients and their families,
- Emphasis on treating childhood obesity but will be applicable to all counseling settings
- Individuals participating should have basic skills in behavioral counseling/MI
- Training includes a 2-1/2 day on-site institute that will allow participants to practice clinical skills and receive feedback
- Pre-institute work includes reading articles and video viewing.
- Each participant will be expected to send in a tape of a 10-15 minute interview before attending the on-site program.
- Participants will receive individual feed back on their counseling skills
Faculty
- Bonnie A. Spear, PhD, RD - Professor Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
- Holly Raynor, PhD, RD - Assistant Professor, (Clinical Psychologist and Registered Dietitian) University of Tennessee, Department of Nutrition
- Heather Austin, PhD - Psychologist - Director of Children's Weight Management Center of Alabama
- Debra Kibbe, MS, PHR - Director, Physical Activity and Nutrition (PAN) Program ILSI Research Foundation, Washington, DC
- Susanne Geerts, MS, RD - Clinical Assistant Professor, Civitan International Research Center, Sparks Clinics, UAB
- Harriett Cloud, MS, RD - Professor Emeritus, Nutrition Sciences, UAB
- Jamie Stang, PhD, RD - Chair, Public Health Nutrition Program, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota
July 20-22, 2009
Leadership, Legacy, and Community
A Retreat to Advance Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Scholarship and Practice
Location:
Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus
Oakbrook, IL 60523
Intergenerational, Interdisciplinary Practitioners and Scholars Working Together to Improve the Future of MCH
If you are committed to innovative, interdisciplinary, and intergenerational leadership that changes the way we approach family and community health, join us in July!
- Develop, enhance, and share practical leadership skills that will change the way you approach your work.
- Discuss new approaches to address longstanding MCH issues.
- Meet with a professional coach who can help you to achieve clarity about your work and career path.
- Initiate new MCH practice and research collaborations.
- Explore the art of storytelling as a leadership tool to garner support for MCH initiatives.
For more information contact Kris Risley, DrPH at 312-996-2875 or kyrisley@uic.edu.
Web sites: www.uic.edu/sph/mch and www.lodge.hyatt.com.
July 27-29, 2009
2009 Summer Institute in Adolescent Health
Social and Emotional Health for All Young People: Expanding Approaches
Location:
St. Paul, Minnesota
The Center for Adolescent Nursing in the School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota will host the 2009 Summer Institute in Adolescent Health from July 27-29.
For more information, please view the brochure.
July 29-31, 2009
2009 National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course
Location:
Cowles Auditorium - Hubert H. Humphrey Institute
University of Minnesota West Bank Campus
301 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN
Registration is now open for the 2009 National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course. Both traditional and distance education options are available for this conference. Please note: All organizations that send someone in person receive complimentary distance education access for their entire staff.
Topics include:
- Vitamin D in pregnancy and lactation
- Irritable bowel syndrome in pregnancy and beyond
- Maternal diet and risk of food allergies
- Choline in pregnancy and lactation
- Risks of hyperglycemia in pregnancy
- Nutrition issues in pregnancy following gastric bypass
- Implementing the new WIC food packages for pregnant women
- Nutrition and genetics
- Autism awareness
- Fetal origins of obesity
- Early infant growth and risk of obesity
Distance education will be available for up to 3 months following the conference and will include approximately 10 hours of the program. A pdf file with information about the course is attached.
More information on the program, including registration, is available on the Web: cpheo.sph.umn.edu/events/mnic/ Information about registration is available by phone: 612-626-4515 or email: cpheo@umn.edu.
Please direct any questions or comments about the conference to Jamie Stang at stang002@umn.edu.
June 25-26, 2009
The Future of Telehealth: Essential Tools and Technologies for Clinical Research and Care
Location:
Natcher Conference Center
NIH Campus, Building 45
45 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
Presented by The National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in collaboration with Internet2 and the American Telemedicine Association.
Registration Web site: http://www.ncrr.nih.gov/Telehealth/
This two-day event will bring together stakeholders from government agencies, academic institutions, health care organizations and technology companies to:
- Review the state of telehealth science and technology
- Identify gaps in knowledge that can be addressed through targeted research and evaluation initiatives
- Explore ways to leverage evolving information and communication technologies to advance the field
A workshop on the second day will yield specific recommendations to stimulate development, implementation and evaluation of telehealth applications for clinical care, clinical and translational research, and health education and training, with the ultimate goals to broaden participation in research and improve health outcomes in medically underserved communities.
This event is free and open to the public. Early registration is strongly encouraged due to space limitations. The registration deadline is June 15, 2009. Individuals with disabilities who need sign language interpreters and/or reasonable accommodation to participate in this event should contact Monica Barnette at 301-650-8660 and/or the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 at least five days prior to the event.
March 27, 2009
Promoting Healthy Weight Colloquium
Registration is now open through Friday, March 20 for the University of Tennessee Public Health Nutrition Program's first "Promoting Healthy Weight Colloquium" The colloquium and webconference will be Friday, March 27, 2009 from 8:00 am-12:30 pm Eastern Daylight Savings Time at the Howard Baker Center on the Knoxville campus. The conference will be webcast live also! To register and learn more about the colloquium, visit our website at: http://nutrition.utk.edu/seminars/index.html.
Presenters will be:
- Barbara Levin, MD, MPH, Immediate-Past Chair, Maternal and Child Health Section, American Public Health Association; Health Officer, Loudon County Health Department; Medical Director, Women's Wellness and Maternity Center, Madisonville, Tennessee.
- James Pivarnik, PhD, President, American College of Sports Medicine; Professor and Director, Center for Physical Activity and Health, Michigan State University
- Melissa Vickers, MEd, IBCLC, Family Advocate and Breastfeeding Consultant, Family Voices
- Stephanie Joyce, MCH Graduate Assistant, Department of Nutrition, University of Tennessee
March 20, 2009
30th Annual Duncan Seminar
Give 'Em a Hand - Improving Upper Extremity Function in Children with Disabilities
Location: Wright Auditorium, Seattle, WA
More Info and Online Registration
March 16-20, 2009
Nutrition and Cancer Prevention Research Practicum
Location: National Cancer Institute facility at 6130 Executive Boulevard in Rockville, Maryland, the NIH Clinical Center and the USDA Beltsville Human Nutrition Center.
This week long educational offering provides specialized instruction about the role of diet and bioactive food components as modifiers of cancer incidence and tumor behavior. The intent of the Practicum is to introduce participants to research currently being conducted in the field, expose them to research opportunities available in the field, and lay the foundation for future researchers in diet and cancer prevention. The Practicum is provided, at no cost to participants. However, no travel, hotel or per diem funds are available for participants. Since space is limited an application must be submitted by December 31, 2008. For additional information please contact Elaine Trujillo at trujille@mail.nih.gov or at 301-594-0903.
March 9-10, 2009
The 8th Annual Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
Location:
InterContinental Dallas Hotel
Addison, TX
More Info and Online Registration
March 1-4, 2009
Neonatal Nutrition Conference
Sponsor:
Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital
Supported in part by Project # T79 MC00023 from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (Title V, Social Security Act), Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
Location:
Sheraton Suites Houston, Near the Galleria
Houston, Texas
Contact:
Diane Anderson, PhD, RD, LD
Baylor College of Medicine
Section of Neonatology, Dept of Pediatrics
6621 Fannin Street MC WT 6-104
Houston, Texas 77030
832-826-1330
Email: dianea@bcm.edu
Program flyer with application can be downloaded from www.neonate.net/conferences/nutrition/
March 1-4, 2009
The 22nd Annual Research Conference
Sponsored by the Research & Training Center for Children's Mental Health at the University of South Florida.
Location: Tampa Marriott Waterside, Tampa, FL
In 2009, the 22nd Annual Research Conference will continue to build on the collective knowledge of the mental health services field. Researchers, evaluators, administrators, policy makers, planners, advocates and family members now work in concert across the nation to apply best practice in their states and communities. Over 700 members of this national network will come to Tampa in March to share new findings related to building effective systems of care through presentation and collaborations. For more information about the conference, please visit http://rtckids.fmhi.usf.edu/rtcconference/.
February 22-25, 2009
Intensive Course
Nutrition for Infants, Children and Adolescents
Location:
Wynfrey Hotel
1000 Riverchase Galleria Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35244
The purpose of this course is to improve the nutritional status of infants, children and adolescents by updating health professionals in the area of infant, child and adolescent nutrition at both the individual and public health level. The course will provide leadership training in pediatric/adolescent nutrition by developing high levels of clinical competence; provide instruction in nutrition needs and services for children and providing training in systems of delivery of nutrition care. This course is designed for pediatric practitioners including dietitians, nurse, nutritionist, pediatric nurse practitioners, physician and other professionals who are involved in the care of children.
More Info and Online Registration – http://adolescent.chsys.org
December 10-12, 2008
Annual Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Conference
Location: Atlanta, GA
For more information: http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/MCHEpi/2008/AboutConference.htm
December 5, 2008
1st Annual Region III LEAH Health Disparities Conference
Location:
Feinstone Hall
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg
School of Public Health
615 N. Wolfe Street 1st Flr
Baltimore, MD 21205
Presented By:
The Johns Hopkins Leadership & Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) Training Program at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
More Information: http://jhuleah.wordpress.com or by calling 410-614-1370
November 13-14, 2008
9th Annual Chronic Illness and Disability: Transition from Pediatric to Adult-Based Care
Location:
M. D. Anderson Basic Sciences Research Building
Onstead Auditorium
6767 Bertner Avenue, 3rd Floor
Houston, Texas 77030
Presented By:
Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, and Texas Children's Hospital, Adolescent Medicine Service Houston, Texas
More Information: Save-The-Date Card
Online Registration: www.BaylorCME.org/CME/1411
October 23-24, 2008
Autism: Update on Diagnosis and Intervention through Adolescence
Location:
Sheppard Pratt Conference Center
6501 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21285
This year’s conference will focus on topics regarding Early Detection and Early Diagnosis of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). In addition, early intervention strategies and treatment through adolescence will also be discussed. This course is intended for physicians, educators, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, policy makers, parents, and social workers. The conference is jointly sponsored by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Kennedy Krieger Institute. For more information about the conference, please visit http://www.autismconference.kennedykrieger.org/index.jsp.
September 21-24, 2008
Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse Populations Partnerships for the Future: Supporting Practitioners and Advancing the Field through Innovation, Policy and Research.
Location: Minneapolis Marriott City Center, Minneapolis, MN
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. Co-produced by Drexel University School of Public Health's Center for Health Equality, Resources for Cross Cultural Health Care, and the USDHHS Office of Minority Health. The theme for the Sixth National Conference will be "Partnerships for the Future: Supporting Practitioners and Advancing the Field through Innovation, Policy and Research." Please visit http://www.DiversityRxConference.org for more information about the conference, including agendas and presentation abstracts from previous years.
July 30-August 1, 2008
National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course - Minneapolis, MN
Registration is now available for the 2008 National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course. On-site and distance education options are available.
Location:
Hubert H. Humphrey Center for Public Affairs,
University of Minnesota, West Bank Campus
Some of the topics included on the program this year include:
Vitamin D in Pregnancy and Early Childhood Nutrition and Fertility Nutrition, Maternal Weight and Birth Defects Environmental contaminants: Implications for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Depression, Abuse and Breastfeeding, Designing Culturally Appropriate and Effective Education Messages, An Overview of the New WIC Food Packages
A complete agenda for the conference, including registration information, can be found at the following website: http://cpheo.sph.umn.edu/cpheo/events/mnic/home.html
Distance education is available; please note that each agency that sends someone to the on-site course automatically receives access to the distance education portion of the conference for their agency staff.
Additional information on this option is available on the program website.
The National Maternal Nutrition Intensive course is sponsored by the USDA, Food and Nutrition Service and the HRSA, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
July 16-18, 2008
Leadership, Legacy, and Community: A Retreat To Advance Maternal and Child Health Scholarship and Practice
Location: University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) - Chicago, IL
On July 16-18, 2008, the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Program will host a pioneering MCH Leadership Retreat in Chicago on the UIC Campus.
Leadership, Legacy, and Community is a new professional development Retreat designed for interdisciplinary, junior and senior MCH practitioners and scholars. In this Retreat, we will convene to discuss, make recommendations, and identify strategies to address major evidence-based challenges we face in MCH (what to do when there is no intervention for an important problem, what to do if our intervention works but not for the intended problem, what to do if our intervention doesn't work for all populations, and what to do if we have a great intervention but no investment in it). We will also engage in training designed to further develop our leadership skills no matter what stage of career we are in (new to the workforce, mid-level career professional, seasoned professional) or type of career (academia or practice).
Additionally, and perhaps most importantly, we will lay the foundation for building an MCH community of academics and practitioners that draws on the energy and idealism of junior MCH professionals and the energy and wisdom of senior MCH professionals in both academic and practice settings. When these four groups gather together to collectively address the challenges we face in our daily struggle to improve MCH, we believe the synergistic impact will result in new energy, ideas, and collaborations that will help motivate and inspire us as we move forward.
Finally, we will be offering 30-minute leadership coaching sessions for attendees at the Retreat. Space is limited so please contact us to arrange for an appointment.
For additional information about Leadership, Legacy, and Community, visit our website at www.uic.edu/sph/mch/continuing_education.htm. Here you will be able to download the brochure, register online, or download a registration form to mail to us.
March 13-14, 2008
The Obesity Challenge in Public Health:
Integrating Best Practices into Culturally Competent, Family-Centered, Community Solutions
An Interdisciplinary Distance Learning Workshop
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM EASTERN
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities
Memphis, TN
Please refer to the documents below for more information about this workshop.
Registration Form (PDF)
Brochure (PDF)
August 13-16, 2007
The 9th Annual Autism Summer Institute
Raising Expectations: Presuming Competence! The Importance of High Expectations for Learning, Communication and Friendship
Event Details
- Dates: August 13-16, 2007
- Time:
- August 13-15: 8am - 3:30pm
- August 16: 8am to 12pm
- Registration Fee: $399
- Self-Advocate / Student / Parent rate: $299
- Keynote only rate: $60 each
- Location: University of NH, Holloway Commons, Durham, NH
The goal of the Autism Summer Institute is to provide strength-based perspectives about students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to improve the quality of education in inclusive settings. Participants will gain skills and knowledge that will help support the full participation of students with ASD in their schools and communities. This Institute offers a unique combination of keynote presentations and workgroups. The registration fee includes participation in all four days activities. A separate fee has been established for those interested in attending one or more keynote presentations only.
The Autism Summer Institute is presented by the NH Resource Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders in collaboration with The Autism National Committee and The Autism Society of New Hampshire.
More information about the UNH Autism Summer Institute can be found at http://www.iod.unh.edu/events.html#asi.
July 25-27, 2007
The National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course
University of Minnesota
Both onsite and distance education options are available. Agencies that send a participant to the onsite course will receive complimentary access to the distance education component of the course for the rest of their staff.
Some of the topics at the course this summer include a multiethnic and multiracial perspective on pregnancy and postpartum health, immigrant experiences with food assistance programs, an IOM workshop update, effects of prenatal methamphetamine use, the New WHO Growth Standards, postpartpartum weight and breastfeeding, management of diabetes during pregnancy, and nutrition, weight and birth defects.
Access to a full description of the program, as well as registration information can be found at http://www.sph.umn.edu/cpheo/events/mnic/home.html.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Caring for Adolescents: Building Their Strengths & Understanding Their Developmental Risks - Orlando, FL
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Hilton in the Walt Disney World® Resort – Salons 6&7
Orlando, FL
Dinner will be provided; there is a small fee to attend.
Attend this seminar to learn practical information to improve care for adolescent patients and network with other pediatricians and health care providers interested in adolescent health issues.
This seminar is designed to:
- Expand ability to care for youth through an understanding of the unique developmental aspects of the adolescent brain.
- Demonstrate methods for building adolescents’ strengths for health promotion and prevention through the use of resiliency and strength-based frameworks.
- Present practical approaches to integrating adolescent brain development and youth development strategies into practice and community activities.
To learn more and register for the seminar, visit www.aap.org/sections/adol/CaringSeminar.pdf
Sponsor: The AAP Adolescent Health Partnership Project
July 30 - August 1, 2007
The 3rd International Conference on Patient-and Family-Centered Care
Partnerships for Enhancing Quality and Safety
Sheraton Seattle
Seattle, WA
Please visit http://www.familycenteredcare.org for conference details.
Sponsor: Institute for Family-Centered Care (Not a Government Website)
July 30 - August 1, 2007 (August 2 - graduate students only)
2007 Summer Institute in Adolescent Health Engaging Youth: Working Together with Parents & Families
St. Paul, Minnesota
For more information, please visit 612-626-0606 or email BAUM0272@umn.edu
Sponsors: Center for Adolescent Nursing, University of Minnesota School of Nursing; Coordinated School Health, Minnesota Department of Education; Healthy Youth Development-Prevention Research Center and Konopka Institute, Division of Adolescent Medicine and Health, Department of Pediatrics, Medical School, University of Minnesota.
February 25 - March 1, 2007
Intensive Course "Nutrition for Infants, Children & Adolescents"
Please visit http://adolescent.chsys.org for agenda and registration information.
Sponsor: Department of Pediatrics & Nutrition Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Maternal & Child Health Bureau, Health Resources & Services Administration, Department of Health & Human Services
December 6-8, 2006
Twelfth Annual Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Conference
Omni Hotel at CNN Center
Atlanta, GA
Please visit http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/MCHEpi/2006/AboutConference.htm in coming days for more conference and registration information.
Sponsor: CDC
November 2-3, 2006
7th Annual Chronic Illness and Disability: Transition from Pediatric to Adult-Based Care.
Primary Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, with support from HRSA/MCHB
Location:
Edwin Horberger Conference Center
Texas Medical Center
2151 West Hocombe Boulevard at H. Pressler
Houston, Texas 77030-3303
Topics will include:
- Cultural Competency in Healthcare: The Basics
- Provider Preparation Tools- How to Prepare Youth for Transition
- Making the Transition: The Stories of Parents, Patients and Healthcare Providers
- Legal and Insurance Issues in the Transition
- The State of the State: Funding for Chronic Illness in Texas and Nationally
- Mental Health Issues in the Transition
For Further Information Contact:
Baylor College of Medicine
Office of Continuing Medical Education
One Baylor Plaza, MS: BCM 155
Houston, Texas 77030
Phone: (713) 798-8237
Fax: (713) 798-7955
October 23-25, 2006
NIH Conference on Understanding and Reducing Disparities in Health:
Behavioral and Social Science Research Contributions
Location: Bethesda, MD
For more information about the meeting, including the agenda and registration materials, please visit the web site at http://obssr.od.nih.gov/HealthDisparities/index.html .
October 12-13, 2006
Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing Education Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Course
Location: Radisson Hotel - Boston, MA
SThe objective of the course is to stimulate the health care professional to become more knowledgable in the evaluation, diagnosis and management of gynecologic complaints in children and adolescents. By the end of the course, participants will be able to identify a full range of diagnostic possibilities for gynecologic complaints, to select age appropriate techniques for gynecologic exam, to plan cost-effective evaluations, and to offer treatment options for gynecologic problems commonly seen in children and adolescents. Attendance is limited to 200. The tuition fee for the course is $470; a reduced fee of $330 is available for residents and fellows in training.
To register or view course information online, visit: http://www.cme.hms.harvard.edu/courses/pediatricgynecology
October 4-6, 2006
2006 Southwest Conference on Disability Living Successfully in the Community: Building Partnerships to Increase Participation
Primary Sponsor: University of New Mexico Center for Development and Disability
Location: Albuquerque Convention Center
Special Emphasis Panels: Incorporating the Needs and Priorities of People with Disabilities in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response
Conference web site: http://cdd.unm.edu/swconf/
For more information: swdisabilityconference@salud.unm.edu
Date | Event |
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July 26-28, 2006 |
National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course Hot topics of the upcoming conference include: Nutrition management of gestational diabetes, Glycemic index in pregnancy, Safety of over-the-counter medications and herbal supplements, Effect of maternal nutrition on brain development in early infancy, Nutrition needs of preterm infants, including home follow-up, Weight gain in adolescent pregnancy, Catch-up growth in infants and young children, Model programs for reaching teens and recent immigrant populations, Relationship between oral health and maternal/fetal outcomes. Sessions are available via distance education; all agencies that register for on-site attendance also receive complimentary distance education access for their worksite. Information on the conference is available at: Registration for the conference will be available in early spring. Please direct questions or comments to: |
July 14-16, 2006 |
Assuring Pediatric Nutrition in the Hospital and Community Sponsor: University of Washington This training is aimed at registered dietitians who see pediatric clients in their practices, but who have not had recent training in pediatric nutrition. The 3-day course is based on a core curriculum, but tailored to meet the specific needs of participants. Presenters include nutritionists and health care professionals who are experienced in pediatrics. Participants also will be included in the Pediatric Nutrition Consultation On-Line listserve after completing the course. This listserve provides on-going updates, answers to questions, and resources to help pediatric RDs. Registration is limited to 30 participants to keep the training interactive, so early registration is suggested. Download a course brochure (which includes agenda and registration form): For more information about the training, visit: |
July 1, 2006 |
Grant year begins for Adolescent Health, Collaborative Office Rounds, Communication Disorders, Continuing Education, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Distance Learning, LEND, Nursing, Nutrition, Pediatric Dentistry, Pediatric Pulmonary Centers, and Social Work grant programs. |
June 1, 2006 |
Grant year begins for Certificate in Public Health, MCH Training Pipeline, and Schools of Public Health grant programs. |
May 16-17, 2006 |
19th Annual UIC MCH Leadership Conference: Translating Research into MCH Public Health Practice Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus Conference Web Site: Hotel Web Site: Primary Sponsor: |
May 13, 2006 |
CME meeting on "Pediatric Sleep Disorders" Sponsors: UAB PPC, and Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare |
March 30-April 1, 2006 |
DBP Grantee
Meeting |
March 4-8, 2006 |
Association
of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) Annual Meeting |
March 5-8, 2006 |
Neonatal
Nutrition Conference |
February 26 - March 2, 2006 |
2006 Intensive
Course, “Nutrition for Infants, Children & Adolescents” February
26 - March 2, 2006 |
January 9-11, 2006 |
National Leadership Summit
on Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Primary Sponsor: The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health |
December 10-14, 2005 |
American Public Health Association Meeting |
December 8-10, 2005 |
National Conference on Disability
Inclusion & National Service Sponsor: The Corporation for National and Community Service, the National Service Inclusion Project, the Institute for Community Inclusion at UMass Boston and the Association of University Centers on Disabilities |
December 7-9, 2005 |
11th Annual MCH EPI Conference Sponsor: CDC (Government Web Site) |
December 2, 2005 |
Applications Due for
MCH Training Pipeline Program |
December 1, 2005 |
MCH Training Webcast,
Minority Faculty Development Model |
November 9, 2005 |
MCH Training Webcast,
Cultural Competencies Modules |
October 16-19, 2005 |
2005 HRSA/MCHB Partnership
Meeting Sponsor: Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau |
September 10-13, 2005 |
CityMatCH15th Annual Urban
Maternal and Child Health Leadership Conference Sponsor: CityMatCH (Not a Government Web Site) |
July 1, 2005 |
Grant Year begins for Adolescent Health, Collaborative Office Rounds, Communication Disorders, Continuing Education, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Distance Learning, LEND, Nursing, Nutrition, Pediatric Dentistry, Pediatric Pulmonary Centers, and Social Work grant programs. |
June 1, 2005 |
Grant Year begins for Certificate in Public Health, Graduate Medical Education, and Schools of Public Health grant programs |
May 16-17, 2005 |
18TH
Annual UIC MCH Leadership Conference Sponsors: University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health (Not a Government Web Site) |
April 7-9, 2005 |
Tentative date: Developmental-Behavioral
Pediatrics Grantee Meeting Sponsors: HRSA/MCHB |
March 30, 2005 |
Leadership Education in Adolescent
Health (LEAH) Grantee Meeting Sponsors: HRSA/MCHB |
March 11, 2005 |
3rd Annual UMN Obesity Symposium
Advances in Obesity Treatment and Research 2005 Overweight
in Children: It's a Family Affair Sponsors: The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, Institute for Public Health, The Institute for Child Health Care Quality, Department of Pediatrics (Not Government Web Sites) |
March 10-11, 2005 |
Continuing Education Program:
Overweight Prevention and Intervention for Children with Special
Health Care Needs Sponsors: The University of Tennessee Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities (Not a Government Web Site) |
February 20-24, 2005 |
Intensive Course, "Nutrition
for Infants, Children & Adolescents" Sponsors: The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pediatrics and Nutrition Sciences, supported in part by the Federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) |
February 19-23, 2005 |
Association
of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) Annual Meeting
Delivering Results: Improving Pregnancy and Birth Sponsors: AMCHP (Not a Government Web Site) |
February 2, 2005 |
MCH Training MCHCOM.COM Webcast
on the Electronic Submission of MCH Training Progress Reports Sponsors: HRSA/MCHB and the Center for the Advancement of Distance Education, School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago |
February 19-23, 2005 |
Association
of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) Annual Meeting
Delivering Results: Improving Pregnancy and Birth Sponsors: AMCHP (Not a Government Web Site) |
December 8-10, 2004 |
MCH Epidemiology Meeting Sponsors: CDC |
November 7-10, 2004 |
Association
of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) Annual Meeting Sponsors: AUCD (Not a Government Web Site) |
November 6-10, 2004 |
American
Public Health Association Meeting (APHA) Sponsors: APHA (Not a Government Web Site) |
November 6, 2004 |
Medical
Home Training Conference Sponsors: Illinois CSHCN Program (Division of Specialized Care for Children, Not a Government Web Site) |
October 1, 2004 |
Federal Fiscal Year 2005 |
October 7, 2004 |
Pediatric Pulmonary Centers
Grantee Meeting Sponsors: HRSA/MCHB |
October 3-6, 2004 |
MCHB
All-Grantee Meeting
Sponsors: HRSA/MCHB |
September 11-14, 2004 |
CityMatCH Meeting Sponsors: CityMatCH (Not a Government Web Site) |
August 25-31, 2004 |
Nutrition
& Public Health Training Course |
April 19-20, 2004 |