Title: Message from the Chair

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Section/SPIG: International Health

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Malcolm Bryant, PhD, Email LinkedIn

Dear Friends and Colleagues,
 
In a few short weeks many of us will be gathering in Washington, D.C., for the 139th APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition. This event is a time of excitement as the opportunity to catch up with long-term colleagues arises, and the chance to meet new ones presents itself.  The meeting is also a time during which the Association and our Section have the opportunity to share scientific and policy findings from the last year. The Section has an excellent slate of oral and poster presentations this year focused around the theme of “Health Communities Promote Healthy Minds and Bodies”.  In addition, we will have the opportunity to meet to discuss the progress in implementing our own strategic plan; celebrate our award winners; and take some time to socialize.
 
The meeting takes place between Oct. 29th – Nov. 2, and whether you are an old hand, a new member trying to understand what is going on, or a long-term member who has not yet become active in our committees or advocacy work, please join us at our first Section meeting on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2:00 p.m.