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| The following conference information has been recently added to the CDC N=
ational Prevention Information Network's (NPIN) Conference Database (http=
://www.cdcnpin.org/scripts/locates/LocateConf.asp). For more information =
about HIV, STD, and TB conferences, please contact the CDC NPIN at 1-800-=
458-5231.
NATIONAL
Conf ID: 5460 - Title: 14th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Resear=
ch=20
Conf ID: 5464 - Title: 5th Annual Conference of the TB education and Trai=
ning Network (TB ETN): Stepping Up education and Training to Eliminate TB=
=20
Conf ID: 5465 - Title: National Conference on Correctional Health Care=20
REGIONAL
Conf ID: 5461 - Title: HIV/AIDS Stigma and Access to Care Training=20
Conf ID: 5462 - Title: Women of Color: HIV/AIDS Stigma and Health Dispari=
ties
Conf ID: 5463 - Title: Update on Pulmonary and Infectious Diseases=20
Conf ID: 5466 - Title: Updates in Correctional Health Care=20
Conf ID: 5467 - Title: Tuberculosis Case Management and Contact Investiga=
tion
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NATIONAL
Conf ID: 5460 =20
Title: 14th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research=20
Dates: 05/12/2005 - 05/15/2005=20
Event Type: Conference =20
Subject: Clinical Research; HIV/AIDS; HIV/AIDS Prevention; Research =20
Sponsor: Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR)=20
Contact: For Abstract and Registration information, contact Stephanie Hud=
son, Conference Secretariat, Sea to Sky Meeting Management Inc., Suite 20=
6, 201 Bewicke Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3M7, by phone: 604-984-645=
5; fax: 604-984-6434; or e-mail: stephanie@seatoskymeetings.com or access=
the Web site: www.seatoskymeetings.com =20
City: Vancouver=20
Country: Canada=20
Notes: On-line Registration opens Monday, January 31, 2005.=20
Scholarship Deadline: February 4, 2005.=20
Description: The Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) is dedicate=
d to fostering collaboration among all researchers working in HIV researc=
h, improving the quality of HIV research and advancing its cause.=20
This annual meeting brings together in one forum, researchers in the basi=
c, clinical, public health, and social sciences as well as healthcare pro=
fessionals, advocates, individuals affected by HIV, and industry represen=
tatives. Over three days there is a mix of symposia, plenaries, oral and =
poster presentations, and sponsor exhibits.=20
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Conf ID: 5464 =20
Title: 5th Annual Conference of the TB education and Training Network (TB=
ETN): Stepping Up education and Training to Eliminate TB =20
Dates: 08/17/2005 - 08/19/2005=20
Event Type: Conference =20
Subject: Educational Programs; TB Prevention; Tuberculosis =20
Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),National Center=
for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP), Division of TB Elimination (DT=
BE), TB education and Training Network (TB ETN).=20
Contact: For additional information contact Betsy Carter by e-mail: bcart=
er1@cdc.gov or telephone 404) 639-8386 or access the Web site. http://ww=
w.cdc.gov/nchstp/tb/Tbetn/conference.htm=20
City: Atlanta=20
State: GA =20
Country: United States=20
Notes: This year=92s conference will feature a poster session. To include=
a poster, use the Abstract Submission Form on the Web site to describe t=
he proposed poster and submit the form to TBETN@cdc.gov. The deadline for=
submission is April 1, 2005. =20
Description: The annual TB education and Training Network (TB ETN) confer=
ence consists of business meetings and skill-building workshops. The busi=
ness meetings provide an opportunity for discussion of TB ETN-related iss=
ues, while the skill-building workshops focus on TB education and trainin=
g issues chosen by TB ETN members. =20
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Conf ID: 5465 =20
Title: National Conference on Correctional Health Care =20
Dates: 10/08/2005 - 10/12/2005=20
Event Type: Conference =20
Subject: Correctional Facilities/Correctional Agencies; Health Care Progr=
ams; Risk Assessment; HIV Transmission; HIV/AIDS Prevention; Incarcerated=
Persons; Substance Abuse =20
Sponsor: National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).=20
Contact: For additional information contact the National Commission on Co=
rrectional Health Care, 1145 W. Diversey Pkwy., Chicago, IL 60614, by Pho=
ne: (773) 880-1460; by Fax: (773) 880-2424; or by E-mail: info@ncchc.org =
or access the Web site: http://www.ncchc.org/education/national2005/denve=
r.html=20
City: Denver=20
State: CO =20
Country: United States=20
Notes: Deadline for Proposal/Abstract: March 21, 2005. For information ab=
out the submission process, contact Deborah Ross, director of education a=
nd meetings, by phone: (773) 880-1460 or e-mail: deborahross@ncchc.org.=20
Online registration will be available in Spring 2005.=20
Description: The mission of the National Commission on Correctional Healt=
h Care is to improve the quality of health care in the nation=92s jails, =
prisons, and juvenile confinement facilities.
The purpose of the National Conference is to share the most innovative de=
velopments, treatment practices, and case studies with meeting attendees.=
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The educational goals of this conference are (1)Demonstrate increased awa=
reness of common correctional health care issues, including quality of ca=
re, access to care and cost containment; (2) Identify major health care, =
research and policy issues facing incarcerated individuals, including inf=
ectious diseases, mental illness, substance abuse, and special needs (e.g=
.., women=92s issues, juvenile health, geriatrics, disability); (3) Demons=
trate increased understanding of skills necessary to better manage common=
medical, dental, and psychological problems found in correctional settin=
gs; and (4) Describe legal, ethical, and administrative issues, and ways =
to prevent problems that arise in correctional settings.=20
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REGIONAL
Conf ID: 5461 =20
Title: HIV/AIDS Stigma and Access to Care Training =20
Dates: 02/28/2005 - 03/01/2005=20
Event Type: education Program; Training Program =20
Subject: African Americans/Blacks; Gay Men; Lesbians; Men Who Have Sex wi=
th Men; Minorities; Persons with HIV/AIDS; Stigma =20
Sponsor: National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC).=20
Contact: For more information, e-mail Federico Gutierrez, HIV/AIDS Stigma=
Initiative Manager; or e-mail Joy Blackwood, HIV/AIDS Stigma Coordinator=
or contact NMAC by e-mail: info@nmac.org; phone: (202) 483-6622; or post=
al mail: National Minority AIDS Council, 1931 13th St., NW, Washington, D=
C 20009-4432. =20
City: Washington=20
State: DC =20
Country: United States=20
Notes: There is no charge for this training, but registration is required=
.. Application Due Date: February 11, 2005. =20
Description: This two-day training is designed to educate service provide=
rs, who serve communities of color, on the dynamics and strategies needed=
to address HIV/AIDS-related stigma within their communities. The trainin=
g will address the following: What is stigma and how does it develop in o=
ur society? What is the origin of HIV/AIDS-related stigma? How does stigm=
a impact the decision making process? How does stigma impose on an indivi=
dual=92s choice to seek testing and counseling service, access care, and =
disclose positive serostatus? Participants also will be able to explore s=
trategies that may be used in order to reduce HIV/AIDS-related stigma, an=
d the stigmatizing behaviors and practices directed towards communities o=
f color, specifically women and gay men/MSMs of color.
This training is designed for community-based organizations, program mana=
gers and direct service providers and afford individuals the opportunity =
to network with colleagues and organizations, which address the same or s=
imilar issues relevant to HIV-related stigma and discriminatory actions.=20
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Conf ID: 5462 =20
Title: Women of Color: HIV/AIDS Stigma and Health Disparities=20
Dates: 04/04/2005 - 04/05/2005=20
Event Type: education Program; Training Program =20
Subject: African Americans/Blacks; Minorities; Stigma; Women with HIV/AID=
S =20
Sponsor: National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC).=20
Contact: For more information, e-mail Federico Gutierrez, HIV/AIDS Stigma=
Initiative Manager; or e-mail Joy Blackwood, HIV/AIDS Stigma Coordinator=
or contact NMAC by e-mail: info@nmac.org; telephone: (202) 483-6622; or =
postal mail: National Minority AIDS Council, 1931 13th St., NW, Washingto=
n, DC 20009-4432. =20
City: New Orleans=20
State: LA =20
Country: United States=20
Notes: There is no charge for this training, but registration is required=
.. Application due date: March 18, 2005.=20
Description: HIV has taken an increasingly dramatic toll on women of colo=
r and, increasingly, they have become disproportionately impacted by the =
epidemic. Women, when compared to men, face a poorer health outcome after=
receiving an HIV/AIDS diagnosis. This two-day training serves to examine=
the role HIV/AIDS-related stigma plays in delaying HIV testing, disclosi=
ng seropositive status, and delaying entry into HIV/AIDS care among women=
.. Moreover, this training will explore the health disparities women face =
as a result of HIV/AIDS. =20
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Conf ID: 5463 =20
Title: Current Advances in Pulmonary and Infectious Diseases =20
Dates: 02/25/2005 - 02/25/2005=20
Event Type: education Program =20
Subject: Continuing Education; Infection Control; Infections; TB =20
Sponsor: The university of Texas Health Center at Tyler, Center for Pulmo=
nary and Infectious Disease Control (CPIDC).=20
Contact: For additional information contact Robin Anderson, RN, by phone:=
(512) 467-6753; by fax: (512) 467-7621; or access the Web site: http://w=
ww.texaslung.org/programs/professionalconferences/El_Paso_CPIDC.pdf=20
City: Abilene=20
State: TX =20
Country: United States=20
Notes: Registration fee: $60.00 CME credits available.=20
Description: CPIDC is a resource for the diagnosis, treatment, and manage=
ment of infectious diseases; particularly, respiratory tract diseases.
This program will present new and advanced information and practical help=
toward preventing the transmission of infectious diseases. Topics includ=
e: 'Infection Control Updates', 'From SARS to Influenza: Advances in the =
Detection and Management of Respiratory Viruses', and 'What's New in Tube=
rculosis'.
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Conf ID: 5466 =20
Title: Updates in Correctional Health Care =20
Dates: 04/09/2005 - 04/12/2005=20
Event Type: Conference =20
Subject: Correctional Facilities/Correctional Agencies; Health Care Progr=
ams; HIV Transmission; HIV/AIDS Prevention; Incarcerated Persons; Substan=
ce Abuse =20
Sponsor: National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).=20
Contact: For additional information contact the National Commission on Co=
rrectional Health Care, 1145 W. Diversey Pkwy., Chicago, IL 60614, by pho=
ne: (773) 880-1460; by fax (773) 880-2424; or by e-mail info@ncchc.org ir=
access the Web site: http://www.ncchc.org/education/national2005/denver.=
html =20
City: Las Vegas=20
State: NV =20
Country: United States=20
Notes: To register on line access the Web site: https://secure.ncchc.org/=
education/updates2005/regform.html
Description: The mission of the National Commission on correctional Healt=
h Care is to improve the quality of health care in the nation's jails, pr=
isons, and juvenile confinement.=20
This update conference is essential for those interested in cutting-edge =
clinical, research, and administrative topics. The conference offers prec=
onference seminars, educational sessions, networking opportunities, conti=
nuing education, and commercial exhibits.
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Conf ID: 5467 =20
Title: Tuberculosis Case Management and Contact Investigation=20
Dates: 03/29/2005 - 04/01/2005=20
Event Type: education Program =20
Subject: Adherence; Case Management/Administration; Risk Assessment; Risk=
Reduction; Sociocultural Factors; TB Testing; TB Treatment; Tuberculosis=
=20
Sponsor: Francis J. Curry National TB Center.=20
Contact: To register for this course, access the Web site: http://www.nat=
ionaltbcenter.edu/training/tb_case_management_intensive.cfm
Send the registration form to James Sederberg by fax: 415-502-4620 or sen=
d to Francis J. Curry National TB Center, 3180 18th St., Ste. 101, San Fr=
ancisco, CA 94110.=20
City: San Francisco=20
State: CA =20
Country: United States=20
Notes: Cost: $200.
Credit: This course is approved for 23.5 continuing education hours for n=
urses.
Description: This three to four day course covers TB case management and =
contact investigation. Participants learn to Manage the care of patients =
with TB; Promote adherence to treatment; Conduct quality assurance activi=
ties; Conduct risk assessment for contact investigation and use the conce=
ntric circle approach; Conduct successful TB interviews; and Understand t=
he role of cultural competency in TB care. =20
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