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CMS 2010 National Medicare Workshop
August 31 - September 2, 2010
Kansas City, MO
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Anatomy of Iowa Floods: Preparing for the Future
September 7, 2010, 4:00 - 6:00PM – FreedomBank Community Room, Elkader
September 14, 2010, 4:00 - 6:00PM – Western Iowa Community College, Cherokee
September 21, 2010, 4:00 - 6:00PM – Montgomery County Historical Society building, Red Oak
September 30, 2010, 4:00 - 6:00PM – Honey Creek Resort State Park, rural Moravia on Lake Rathbun
Planned by the University of Iowa Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research these seminars are designed to help people better understand the 2008 Iowa floods and how Iowa residents, as well as local, regional and state leaders can better plan and prepare for future flooding.
Topics to be covered include trends in Iowa precipitation; trends in storm water run-off; work of the Iowa Flood Center; floodplain management strategies; water quality; the Cedar Falls Floodplain Initiative; rural-urban watershed coalition building; and a review of related state public policy issues. The presentations will be followed by a question and answer session.
Following each seminar, refreshments will be served and a limited number of free copies of the book, “A Watershed Year: Anatomy of the Iowa Floods of 2008,” will be available to attendees.
The seminars are being hosted by the University of Iowa Center for Global & Regional Environmental Research, Rebuild Iowa Office, Iowa Flood Center, University of Northern Iowa Center for Energy and Environmental Education, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa State University Extension, Iowa League of Cities and the Iowa State Association of Counties.
Iowa Public Health and Patient Educators Fall Education/Networking Event
Monday, September 20, 2010
West Des Moines, IA
9AM - 12:45PM
The Iowa Cancer Consortium’s Patient and Family Resource Group would like to invite you to a pre‐summit education and networking event to increase knowledge of health educators across Iowa. The interactive event will provide attendees with information on Iowa‐specific free resources and access to programs to improve cancer prevention, screening, treatment and quality of life for cancer patients.
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2010 Iowa Cancer Summit
September 20 & 21, 2010
West Des Moines, IA
This summit brings together oncology providers, academia, public health, private sector and survivors to provide a dialogue and exchange of best cancer control practices across Iowa. The summit is an excellent way to meet with colleagues from across the state to reduce the burden of cancer in Iowa.
Organizing Sponsor: Iowa Cancer Consortium – www.canceriowa.org/summit
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Making the Lead and Healthy Homes Connection
September 22, 2010
Cedar Rapids, IA
Learn about the future of funding opportunities, the development, successes and impacts of healthy homes programs, and challenges ahead in creating healthy home environments.
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2010 HIV, STD and Hepatitis Conference
September 22-23, 2010
Des Moines, IA
The Iowa Department of Public Health, the Iowa Department of Education, and the HIV Community Planning Group present the 11th HIV, STD, and Hepatitis Conference: 2010 - A New Decade: A Call for Change.
The conference will feature six general plenary sessions and 24 workshops. At the end of the conference, participants will be able to:
• Identify and describe emerging HIV, STD, and hepatitis prevention and care issues;
• Describe the most effective strategies and interventions to help people change the behaviors that put them at risk for HIV, STDs, and hepatitis B and C;
• Describe the benefits of integrating hepatitis and STD services into existing HIV programs;
• Develop and strengthen community partnerships and collaborations;
• Identify current care and treatment options;
• Demonstrate cultural competency in working with at-risk populations in urban and rural settings;
• Shape HIV, STD, and hepatitis prevention, care, and outreach programs to community values and needs; and
• Identify ways to apply theory to practice.
This conference is designed for community health planners, community leaders, educators, health department personnel, health professionals, hospital personnel, members of faith communities, nursing professionals, peer educators, persons from community-based organizations, persons living with HIV/AIDS, STD and/or hepatitis, physicians and physician assistants, prevention and care providers, social workers, substance abuse prevention and treatment counselors, teachers, volunteers, and other interested persons.
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Asthma Educator Institute
September 28 - 29, 2010
Johnston, IA
The American Lung Association in Iowa (ALAIA) Asthma Educator Institute is a two-day workshop for individuals wanting to improve their ability to provide asthma education for patients and families with asthma. It is expected that many of these individuals will go on to take the certified asthma educator exam offered by NAECB and become certified asthma educators.
Who: This workshop is designed for nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physicians, and other credentialed professionals that have experience working with patients with asthma.
Where: Johnston Public Library, 6700 Merle Hay Road
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Kansas Public Health Association Fall Conference
September 29 & 30, 2010
Topeka, KS
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Iowa Rural Health Association Annual Meeting: The Seeds of Change
September 30, 2010
Johnston, IA
This meeting will bring forward information and networking on health care changes related to Health Care Reform in the State and Nation. It will create an opportunity to become better informed by well recognized experts who will share their knowledge in the areas of health care reform impact, medicine, state programs, work force, health information technology, and what’s next!
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Rebalancing Health Care in the Heartland 4: Enhancing Geriatric Care Across Iowa
September 30, 2010
Embassy Suites on the River
Des Moines, IA
Iowa faces challenges and opportunities in responding to the health care needs of our aging population. As the “Baby Boom” generation grows older, expanding and improving high-quality geriatric care will be even more essential. Iowa’s health care leaders are working to increase health literacy, improve inpatient services, coordinate outpatient health care with community-based programs, and expand options for long-term and end-of-life care. Plan to attend this all-day conference to interact with state and national leaders and to learn more about enhancing geriatric care across Iowa.
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Serve Iowa! Empower Your Future through Volunteerism
October 18, 2010
9:00AM - 2:30PM (lunch provided)
Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny Campus – Building 7
Attend this free mini-conference to learn how Iowans with disabilities can strengthen communities and themselves through volunteering and national service. Sign up to attend at www.iowalifechanging.com. Register after September 1.
Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health Forum
November 17-18, 2010
Iowa City, IA
Hosted by Iowa's Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (I-CASH) and the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health, both based in the UI College of Public Health, this conference will provide an opportunity for researchers, practitioners, and agricultural producers to communicate on rural and agricultural needs, rural health care and agricultural safety and health. Information regarding the conference can be found at http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/icash/programs/MRASH/2010/Call-for-Abstracts.pdf or by contacting Abby Harper at abby-harper@uiowa.edu or 515.480.3643. The deadline for abstract submission is July 7, 2010.
Building a Healthier Workforce and a Healthy Iowa
November 30, 2010
Des Moines, IA
Register online at http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/cme/. Sponsored by the University of Iowa College of Public Health Healthier Workforce Center of Excellence, State Public Policy Group, Inc. and David P. Lind and Associates