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American Health Information Community: Meeting
November 12, 2008
The Hubert Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, SW – Room 800
Washington, DC 20201
More information coming soon. Community meetings begin at 8:30 a.m., adjournment times vary. Visit http://www.hhs.gov/healthit/community/meetings/
for the most up-to-date information on this meeting.
All meetings will be webcast.
To view the webcast please go to: http://www.videocast.nih.gov/.
For technical assistance with the webcast please contact:
Center for Information Technology
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
local (301) 496-4357
toll free (866) 319-4357
TDD (301) 496 8294
Meeting Materials - Materials will be posted on the morning of the meeting to the website.
Questions and comments on the Community should be directed to:
PHONE: 1-866-505-3500
BIT Life Sciences' 1st Annual World Congress of Vaccine
December 1 - 5, 2008
Baiyun International Convention Center, Guangzhou, China
This 1st Annual World Congress of Vaccine is planned to be the largest meeting of its kind, devoted exclusively to research on vaccines and associated technologies for disease prevention and treatment. The theme of the Congress is "Build an Olympian Meeting Platform for Vaccine World."
International and domestic experts will lead sessions and panel discussions under eight educational tracks covering a broad spectrum of current vaccine development issues in both human and veterinary vaccinology. Opportunities for networking and scientific collaboration critical to advancing vaccine science and development will be available through audience discussions, poster presentations, sponsored exhibits, evening ceremonies and receptions.
The Congress will serve as an interface to bring together Researchers, Clinicians, Epidemiologists, Microbiologists, Immunologists, Molecular Biologists, Public Health Officials, Representative from the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industries, and Policy Makers from around the world to work towards saving and enhancing lives and exploring the latest developments in the field of vaccines.
The World Contress will:
- Provide more than 600 Scientific, Technology and Business, Economics and Policy presentations on the frontiers of Vaccines and Vaccine Development from world class scientists, executives and decision makers;
- Provide 200 poster presentations and 100 exhibitors of new products and technologies to expand visibility to the attendee;
- Provide five training courses and special workshops to serve to educate the attendee;
- Provide round table networking opportunities for business and marketing development;
- Foster friendship through a Warm Tour in the Holly Season to the ever spring regions in Southern China.
For more information please visit the conference website at http://www.bitlifesciences.com/wcv2008/
National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) Meeting
February 5 - 6, 2009
Hubert Humphrey Building, Washington, DC - Room 800
You will need photo identification, such as your driver's license, for admission to the building. A representative of NVAC will be at the reception desk to assist you. Time is allotted at every meeting for public response and comment.
For more information, go to http://www.dhhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/index.html
or call (202) 690-5566.
AMCHP Annual Conference
February 21 - 25, 2009
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC
The Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs annual conference will highlight important trends and things to consider moving into a new era in Washington and across the nation. Join your colleagues for educational workshops, informative skills-building trainings, and engaging plenary sessions on critical MCH topics.
For more information please visit http://www.amchp.org/Events/Pages/AMCHPAnnualConference.aspx or call Helen Cedeno at (202) 775-0436 hcedeno@amchp.org
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meeting
February 25 - 26, 2009
Tom Harkin Global Communication Center (Building 19)
Room 232, Auditorium B
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30333
Registration for the February 25-26, 2009 Meeting
In order to attend the ACIP meeting at CDC's Clifton Road campus, ACIP attendees (participants and visitors) must register online. Once registration is complete, you will receive a placard for your vehicle (parking tag) and instructions for navigating the secured CDC environment to attend the ACIP meeting.
Meeting Location:
Tom Harkin Global Communication Center (Building 19), Room 232, Kent "Oz" Nelson Auditorium
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30333
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- Meeting Registration (U.S. citizens AND non-U.S. citizens)
Deadline for meeting registration:
Non-U.S. Citizens: February 2, 2009
U.S. Citizens: February 9, 2009
- Vehicle Placard: This will be sent to you after registration is complete.
- Instructions: This will be sent to you after registration is complete.
- Agenda
- Map: Driving (exit)
- Hotel choices
Part II - Comprehensive Coalition-Building Training Series
March 18 & 19, 2009
Four Points by Sheraton BWI Airport Hote, Baltimore, MD
The Maryland Partnership for Prevention (MPP) is pleased to announce the 2008-2009 schedule for Coalition University. Coalition U is a nationally recognized training series designed to provide the unique skill set necessary to create, participate in, and sustain coalitions. Utilizing a multi-disciplinary staff, Coalition University provides interactive instruction on topics that a re critical to coalition success, including:
--Coalition Infrastructure
--Coalition Leadership
--Membership Recruitment
--Fundraising
--Board Development
--Advocacy
--Media Relations
--Program Planning and Evaluation
Coalition University offers three "semesters" of learning that incrementally provide students a comprehensive foundation for coalition-building.
For registration and information, see below and go to: http://edcp.org/pdf/Coalition_University_Registration_08-09.pdf
Schedule
First Semester: September 24 & 25, 2008
Second Semester: March 18 & 19, 2009
Third Semester: May 13, 2009
Registration Fee
First Semester: September 24 & 25, 2008 - $130
Second Semester: March 18 & 19, 2009 - $130
Third Semester: May 13, 2009 - $85
ALL Semesters: 15% discount off selected semesters
Two Semesters: 10% discount off selected semesters
43rd National Immunization Conference
March 30 - April 2, 2009
Sheraton Dallas Hotel, Dallas, TX
Goals:
The goals of the Conference are to provide information that will help participants provide comprehensive immunization coverage for all age groups and explore innovative strategies for developing programs, policy, and research to promote immunization coverage for all age groups.
Education Objective:
The Conference Education Program Objective is to bring together a wide variety of local, state, federal, and private-sector immunization partners to explore science, policy, education, and planning issues related to immunization in general and vaccine-preventable disease.
Topic Areas:
During three and a half days of plenary sessions and workshops, many topics will be discussed, including:
-Adolescent Immunization
-Adult Immunization
-Assessment
-Barriers to Vaccination
-Community and Partnerships
-Childhood Immunization
-Cultural Diversity
-Global Immunization
-Surveillance
-Health Communications
-Health Education
-Policy and Legislation
-New Vaccines and Vaccine Development
-Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
-Vaccine Safety
-Immunization Registries
Tracks:
The six tracks for the 2009 Conference are:
-Adolescent and Adult Vaccination
-Epidemiology and New Vaccines
-Health and Risk Communications
-Immunization Information Systems
-Influenza
-Programmatic Issues
Hotel:
The headquarters hotel for the 43rd National Immunization Conference is the Sheraton Dallas Hotel (formerly the Adam's Mark).
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
400 North Olive Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
Reservations Telephone: (800) 325-3535
Hotel Operator Telephone: (214) 922-8000
Hotel Fax: (214) 777-6532
Hotel Website: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyid=3207&im=si_dallas_overview_3207_tx
Registration:
A link to Online Conference Registration will be available from the CDC Conference Website beginning around September 1, 2008. Registration fees and deadlines for the 43rd National Immunization Conference are as follows:
-"Early Bird" registration (through January 30, 2009): $225
-Regular registration (through March 13, 3009): $250
-Late and on-site registration (after March 13): $275
-One-day registration is $150 and allows for attendance for one day of three and a half days the conference. To attend more than one day, a complete registration must be purchased.
Call For Abstracts:
Abstracts for the 43rd National Immunization Conference will be accepted via the Online Abstract Submission System. A link will be available on the CDC Conference Website beginning around September 1, 2008. The deadline to submit abstracts for the 43rd National Immunization Conference is November 14, 2008. Authors will be notified of decisions on abstract acceptance no later than January 16, 2009.
More Information:
For more information about the 43rd National Immunization Conference, please visit the CDC Conference Website at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/nic/ or contact the Conference Planning Team at (404) 639-8225 or via email at NIPNIC@cdc.gov.
Part III - Comprehensive Coalition-Building Training Series
May 13, 2009
Four Points by Sheraton BWI Airport Hote, Baltimore, MD
The Maryland Partnership for Prevention (MPP) is pleased to announce the 2008-2009 schedule for Coalition University. Coalition U is a nationally recognized training series designed to provide the unique skill set necessary to create, participate in, and sustain coalitions. Utilizing a multi-disciplinary staff, Coalition University provides interactive instruction on topics that a re critical to coalition success, including:
--Coalition Infrastructure
--Coalition Leadership
--Membership Recruitment
--Fundraising
--Board Development
--Advocacy
--Media Relations
--Program Planning and Evaluation
Coalition University offers three "semesters" of learning that incrementally provide students a comprehensive foundation for coalition-building.
For registration and information, see below and go to: http://edcp.org/pdf/Coalition_University_Registration_08-09.pdf
Schedule
First Semester: September 24 & 25, 2008
Second Semester: March 18 & 19, 2009
Third Semester: May 13, 2009
Registration Fee
First Semester: September 24 & 25, 2008 - $130
Second Semester: March 18 & 19, 2009 - $130
Third Semester: May 13, 2009 - $85
ALL Semesters: 15% discount off selected semesters
Two Semesters: 10% discount off selected semesters
National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) Meeting
June 2 - 3 2009
Hubert Humphrey Building, Washington, DC - Room 800
You will need photo identification, such as your driver's license, for admission to the building. A representative of NVAC will be at the reception desk to assist you. Time is allotted at every meeting for public response and comment.
For more information, go to http://www.dhhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/index.html
or call (202) 690-5566.
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meeting
June 24 - 25, 2009
Tom Harkin Global Communication Center (Building 19)
Room 232, Auditorium B
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30333
For more information on this upcoming event please go to the ACIP meetings website at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/acip/meetings.htm#dates
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)
August 2009
August observation of National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is a great way to rally local organizations in your immunization education efforts. Communities are encouraged to plan local health screenings or fairs, media events and other related immunization outreach efforts during the month of August to promote the benefits of immunization.
National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) Meeting
September 22 - 23, 2009
Hubert Humphrey Building, Washington, DC - Room 800
You will need photo identification, such as your driver's license, for admission to the building. A representative of NVAC will be at the reception desk to assist you. Time is allotted at every meeting for public response and comment.
For more information, go to http://www.dhhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/index.html
or call (202) 690-5566.
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meeting
October 21 - 22, 2009
Tom Harkin Global Communication Center (Building 19)
Room 232, Auditorium B
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30333
For more information on this upcoming event please go to the ACIP meetings website at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/acip/meetings.htm#dates