Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The People’s Scientific Conference to Promote Health and Eliminate Health Disparities


WHEN: Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15, 2013

WHERE: University of Florida | Gainesville, FL

WHAT: A novel, statewide conference that brings together community members, physicians and other health professionals, and researchers to teach and learn from each other ways to promote health and overcome chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and arthritis.

NOVEL ACTIVITIES:
  • Panels of providers answering conference participants’ questions about diseases
  • Panels of patients and family members speaking about influences on their health behaviors and treatment adherence and on ways to improve relationships with their health care providers
  • Presentations by nationally known medical and research experts on the health problems that are most common in minority, low-income, and underserved communities

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Community Members/CHWs: FREE
Professionals/Researchers: $60
Undergraduate/Graduate/Medical Students: $30
Webcast Only: FREE
Register online or by phone (1-866-290-5770) no later than June 10, 2013.                                                            
Continuing education will be provided by the Suwannee River AHEC.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
For more information, please visit the conference website or contact:
Brittany Myers, Conference Coordinator
Email: bmyers@srahec.org     Phone: 386-462-1551 Ext. 105
OR
UF Health Disparities Research and Intervention Program
Email: ufhd@health.ufl.edu     Phone: 1-866-290-5770

CONFERENCE DIRECTORS: Dr. Carolyn M. Tucker & Dr. Linda B. Cottler

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