National Public Health Conference

Early Bird Deadline Nears for National Public Health Conference in AZ

Join us June 9-12 for the 2008 U.S. Public Health Service Scientific and Training Symposium in Tucson

· Get the latest information on domestic and international trends and emerging issues in public health

· Hear from national figures including the Acting U.S. Surgeon General, top officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Immediate Past President of the American Public Health Association

· Learn from your colleagues in tribal, state and local government and universities about the latest details on innovative Arizona-based public health programs with national implications.

· Participate in a discussion about the new National Response framework which is intended to guide how all levels of government and the private sector will coordinate their efforts in the wake of a Katrina-like disaster.

· Take part in six Critical Needs Pre-Conference Trainings

· Participate in more than 40 track sessions with best practices, case studies and new scientific data on a wide range of essential public health topics including access to care, preparedness and response and innovative health care delivery programs.

· Visit with more than 100 vendors demonstrating the latest products and services

· Network with more than 1,000 of your colleagues from federal, tribal, state and local agencies, the emergency response sector and the academic community.

The conference will be held at the Tucson Convention Center. Sign up by April 21 and qualify for early bird discounts. Visit www.phscofevents.org for more details or to register. The Symposium is open to anyone interested in learning more about the evolving world of public health. Students may register for free (meals excluded).