2009 Nebraska Public Health Conference
Prevent, Promote, Protect: Working Toward a Healthier Nebraska

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Nebraska Public Health Conference 2009

 

April 8-9, 2009
Cornhusker Marriott Hotel
Lincoln, NE SAVE THE DATE

 

 New  PDFCONFERENCE BROCHURE and AGENDA

REACHING OUT TO

  • public and allied health professionals, mental health practitioners, social workers, environmental health specialists, pharmacists, dietitians, nurses, physicians, health educators, advocates, behavioral health practitioners, and others interested in the well-being of Nebraskans.

PURPOSE

  • To engage diverse audience in building the future of Public Health in Nebraska and to collectively improve the health of our State.

OBJECTIVES

  • Attendees will be able to describe major trends and new directions in public health in the State and Nation.
  • Attendees will be able to identify how innovative wellness programs and policies can promote or improve the public’s health.
  • Attendees will be able to identify major disparities in health outcomes among persons in Nebraska, the factors influencing those disparities, and innovative strategies to reduce disparities.
  • Attendees will be able to identify how new technologies can be used to improve health outcomes.
  • Attendees will develop new partnerships, strengthen existing ones, and develop networks to maximize resources.

SPEAKERS

  • PDF Mario Drummonds, MSW, Executive Director of Northern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership
  • Ross Brownson, PhD, Professor, Washington University in St. Louis
  • Georges Benjamin, MD, Executive Director, American Public Health Association.
  • Nancy Lee, MBA, President, Social Marketing Services, Inc.

REGISTRATION FEE and DEADLINES

> Deadline is April 1, 2009 <

  • Two-day fee is $150.
  • One-day fee is $100.
  • Minority Health Awards Banquet (April 8) $30
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION

CONTINUING EDUCATION
  • Continuing Education Credits are available for Physicians, Nurses, Certified Health Education Specialists, Pharmacists, and Dietitians. More Details.

CALL for EXHIBITORS

CONTACT

  • Center for Biopreparedness Education 402-552-3112

Links to Conference Sponsors

Coming Soon: updates on additional speakers and events.

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