This page provides information about conferences and workshops, arranged by topic. For other programs and events, see our Calendar.

 

Health Education

 

Maternal and Child Health

Improving Maternal and Child Health Across the Life Span: Acting Today for Healthy Tomorrows
Date: February 11-14, 2012
Organization:Journal of Women's Health and VCU Institute for Women's Health in collaboration with
Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs
Location: Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC

Description: The 2012 Annual Conference will present ideas, research, innovative programming, best practices and effective outreach strategies for MCH and other public health practitioners, directors of state programs, family leaders, researchers, federal officials, advocates, and healthcare providers.

Registration: For more information, see www.amchp.org/Events/amchp-conference/Pages/default.aspx

Women's Wellness

Women's Health 2012: The 20th Annual Congress
Date: March 16-18, 2012
Organization: VCU Institute for Women's Health, and Journal of Women's Health, in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute, NIH Office of Research on Women's Health, and American Medical Association
Location: Grand Hyatt, Washington, DC

Description: Opportunity for physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare providers to learn practical, clinical information and cutting-edge therapeutic protocols and innovative translational research advances that impact women's health care.

Registration: Get further developments and early registration opportunities at www.bioconferences.com/CONFERENCES/WomensHealth/ or information or questions, contact womenshealth2012@liebertpub.com or nrivera@liebertpub.com or call 800-5-BIOCON

Women's Health Virginia 15th Annual Conference on Women's Health: Getting Good ZZZs: Vital Links between Sleep & Wellness
Date: May 10, 2012
Organization: Women's Health Virginia
Location: Jepson Alumni Center, University of Richmond

Description: See www.womenshealthvirginia/pages/education.htm

Registration: Get further developments and early registration opportunities at www.womenshealthvirginia/pages/education.htm.

Aging

Caring for Our Elders: Fifth Annual Senior Care Conference
Date: February 29 – March 1, 2012
Organization: Community Partnership for Improved Long-Term Care, Alzheimer's Association of Central and Western Virginia, Virginia Center on Aging, Virginia Medical Directions Association
Location: University Area Holiday Inn, 1901 Emmett St, Charlottesville, VA on Rt. 29 between Rt. 250 and Hydraulic Rd

Description: Program for caregivers and direct care personnel to enable them to provide excellent care to seniors. Topics include: infection control/precautions, pressure ulcers/skin care, the aging process, dementia care, communication with families and conflict management, decision-making capacity, spiritual care for caregivers, oral care, smoking cessation, and foot and nail care.

Registration: Contact Mary Evans at (434) 295-2235 or email seniorcareconference@yahoo.com.

Falls Risk Prevention and Protection of Older Adults: An Interdisciplinary Conference
Date: March 29, 2012, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Organization: Radford University School of Nursing and Virginia Geriatric Education Center
Location: Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, 110 Shenandoah Ave, Roanoke, VA

Description: Program for health care providers with participation in case scenarios identifying appropriate fall intervention, engaging interdisciplinary professionals to discuss evidence-based protocols on fall risks and management, and identifying risk and assessment parameters in prevention of falls. Estimated 7 CEs or CMEs for an additional $15 at registration.

Registration: Contact Radford University Conference Services at (540) 831-5800 or email conf-serv@radford.edu.

Eating Disorders

iaedp Symposium 2012
Date: March 22–25, 2012
Organization: International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals
Location: Charleston Marriott, Charleston, SC

Description: Symposium focused on phases of the eating disordered client’s journey--from denial and resistance to treatment to recovery. Topics include the adolescent brain, mental health parity, athletes, relapse, mindfulness techniques, gender differences, trait management, outpatient treatment, orthorexia nervosa, professional ethics, and more.Four pre-conference workshops, 40 concurrent workshops, 5 keynote presentations, meals, and a forum for the exchange of ideas.

Registration: Online at: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=984977.