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Conference Objectives<br />
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Facilitate dialogue, collaboration , and networking between SOPHE and NACDD members <strong>to</strong> create a strong public health infrastructure<br />
through communication and translation of prevention research and practice.<br />
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Discuss challenges and opportunities of those working in chronic disease prevention and health promotion <strong>to</strong> achieve <strong>the</strong> <strong>Health</strong>y People<br />
2020 Objectives <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Nation and <strong>to</strong> strive <strong>for</strong> health equity.<br />
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Address diabetes as a major 21st century chronic health issue and discuss emerging <strong>the</strong>ories, models and <strong>program</strong>s that are<br />
working <strong>for</strong> successful diabetes prevention and treatment, particularly in diverse and vulnerable populations.<br />
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Foster new, innovative, and sustainable partnerships among federal, state, local, and tribal governments and communities, and <strong>the</strong> private<br />
sec<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> invest in <strong>the</strong> prevention of chronic disease and access <strong>to</strong> health care.<br />
Conference Participants Include:<br />
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<strong>Health</strong> <strong>Education</strong> & Promotion Specialists<br />
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Prevention Researchers and Staff<br />
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Social Marketers<br />
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Community <strong>Health</strong> & <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Education</strong> Faculty<br />
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Patient Educa<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
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<strong>Health</strong> Communication Professionals<br />
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<strong>Health</strong> <strong>Education</strong>/Promotion Students<br />
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Behavioral/Social Scientists<br />
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Community Members<br />
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Tribes and Tribal Organizations<br />
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<strong>Public</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Practitioners<br />
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<strong>Health</strong>/Social Policy Experts<br />
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Chronic Disease Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
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Community-Based Organizations and Staff<br />
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<strong>Health</strong> Coalition Representatives<br />
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<strong>Health</strong> Administra<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
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Lay <strong>Health</strong> Advisors<br />
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Epidemiologists<br />
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Allied <strong>Health</strong> Professionals<br />
What’s in this Conference <strong>for</strong> You?<br />
An opportunity <strong>to</strong> network, share, and learn with over 400 colleagues<br />
from across <strong>the</strong> country dedicated <strong>to</strong> reducing chronic disease and<br />
promoting wellness. Choose from more than 100 oral presentations,<br />
skill building workshops, and posters designed <strong>to</strong> foster <strong>the</strong> exchange<br />
of knowledge and skills of researchers, practitioners, and community<br />
members. Enjoy <strong>the</strong> social exchange, visit <strong>the</strong> resource/exhibit room,<br />
explore job and internship opportunities, dialogue in small group<br />
lunch roundtables, and rejuvenate your body and spirit with daily wellness<br />
activities.<br />
Welcome First-Timers and Students<br />
This conference extends a special invitation <strong>to</strong> all first-time attendees,<br />
including students who recently joined SOPHE and all o<strong>the</strong>rs looking<br />
<strong>for</strong> a professional home. Attend <strong>the</strong> SOPHE Snapshot Orientation<br />
on Monday morning (continental breakfast will be available) <strong>to</strong> learn<br />
more about SOPHE membership benefits, meet SOPHE leaders,<br />
and discuss how SOPHE involvement can advance your professional<br />
career.<br />
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SOPHE-NACDD 2011 Joint Academy and Midyear Scientific Meeting
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