Title: Sexuality ABCs (Abstinence, Birth Control and Condoms)
City: Nationwide
Country: United States
Dates: 01/01/2008 - 12/31/2008
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: Abstinence ; Adherence; Condoms; Contraception; Legal Issues/Laws; Sexual Behavior or Behaviors; Sexuality
Description: "Sexuality ABCs (Abstinence, Birth Control and Condoms)" uses fun and engaging online techniques-such as podcasts, flash animation, videos, threaded discussions, and interactive games-to help participants: (1) Understand trends in adolescent sexual behavior, (2) Get updated on contraceptive methods, (3) Receive sample lesson plans, (4) Practice answering Frequently Asked Questions from teens, (5) Review laws regarding teens accessing birth control, and (6) Discover the most current resources. The participant will have one calendar month (for example February 15th - March 15th) to complete the course after the first time he/she logs into the course.
Sponsor: Answer, Center for Applied Psychology, Rutgers University.
Contact: For more information contact Nora Gelperin, Director of Training & Education, Answer, Center for Applied Psychology, Rutgers University, E-mail: norag@rci.rutgers.edu; Phone: (732) 445-7929, ext. 242; Fax: (732) 445-5333; or access the Web site: http://answer.rutgers.edu/page/sexualityabcs.
Notes: Registration fee: $125. Participants will receive a certificate of professional development upon successful completion of the course. The course is approved for six category one CHES credits by the National Center for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC).

Title: Advanced Update in HIV Medicine and Clinical Research for Southern Africa
City: Durban
Country: South Africa
Dates: 10/02/2008 - 10/03/2008
Event Type: Workshop
Subject: Adherence; Clinical Research; HIV Positive Persons; Infections; MDR TB; Pediatric AIDS Research
Description: This interactive workshop is focused on issues facing doctors and health care professionals involved in the active management of patients with HIV. The primary learning objectives of the two-day training are to: (1) provide updates in the management of HIV-infected patients, particularly in resource-scarce settings; (2) create awareness of the complications associated with HIV therapy, including lactic acidosis, hepatotoxicity, metabolic complications, and lipodystrophy; (3) discuss antiretroviral treatment strategies with a particular focus on drugs available in resource-scarce settings; (4) provide updates on evaluation and management of HIV/TB coinfection; and (5) educate on issues related to HIV in the pediatric population.
Sponsor: McCord Hospital (Durban, SA). University of KwaZulu-Natal. KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health. Southern African HIV Clinicians' Society. Harvard University Center for AIDS Research. Harvard Medical School Division of AIDS.
Contact: For more information on how to register and how to receive updates, visit the Web site: http://aids.med.harvard.edu/news/symposia/2008workshopdurban.htm.
Notes: Registration Fee: R500 for both days. Request for Cases: Physicians in South Africa are invited to submit cases for presentation during the Advanced Update in HIV Medicine and Clinical Research (Southern Africa) course in Durban, South Africa on 2-3 October 2008. Each doctor whose case is selected for presentation will receive a 1500 rand honorarium. All cases selected for presentation will be published on www.idimages.org, a free Web site that partners with the Advanced Update in HIV Medicine and Clinical Research to present cases from its annual meeting. Cases that are not selected for presentation will be considered for publication on www.idimages.org. Doctors whose cases are published on this site will be acknowledged on the site, but will not receive an honorarium.

Title: 2008 Summit on Oral Health Care, HIV and AIDS
City: New York
State: NY
Country: United States
Dates: 10/03/2008 - 10/03/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Confidentiality; Dental Care; Health Care Programs/Services; Human Rights; Infection Control; Persons with HIV/AIDS; Postexposure Prophylaxis
Description: This conference will serve as a landmark for HIV/AIDS dialogue and will work to ensure that HIV/AIDS patients are receiving the highest quality oral health care. The summit will specifically address the following issues: oral lesions, implementing counseling and testing in the dental setting, post-exposure prophylaxis, infection control in the dental setting, HIV co-morbidities, as well as confidentiality and human rights.
Sponsor: New York State Dental Foundation. New York State Dental Association.
Contact: For more information contact the NY State Dental Foundation, 20 Corporate Woods Blvd., Suite 602, Albany, New York 12211; E-mail: nysdf@nysdental.org; Phone: (518) 465-0044; Fax: (518) 465-3219; or access the Web site: www.nysdentalfoundation.org/hivandaidssummit.html.
Notes: For registration fee information and online registration, access the Web site: www.nysdentalfoundation.org/hivandaidssummitregistration.html.

Title: IAPAC European Sessions 2008: Keep An Eye on the Future of HIV Management
City: Barcelona
Country: Spain
Dates: 10/06/2008 - 10/07/2008
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: Antiretroviral Drugs; Drug Resistance; Europe; HIV/AIDS; Metabolic Diseases or Disorders
Description: The International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IAPAC) will host its 2008 annual series of IAPAC European Sessions in Barcelona. This educational program revolves around four topic-specific sessions, each about two hours in duration. These sessions are: (1) Updates on ARV Drug Discovery and Development, (2) Managing ARV Drug Resistance (Case Challenges), (3) Safety and Efficacy of Existing ARV Drugs, and (4) Managing Metabolic Complications of HIV and ART (Case Challenges). During each session, three subject-matter experts will deliver 30-minute presentations, which are then followed by an hour-long discussion period.
Sponsor: International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IAPAC).
Contact: For more information contact IAPAC, 123 Madison St, Ste 1400, Chicago, IL 60602; E-mail: iapac@iapac.org; Phone: (312) 795-4930; Fax: (312) 376-1620; or access the Web site: www.iapac.org/EuropeanSessions/EuroSessions-Info.html.
Notes: Registration fee: 50 Euro. Space is limited. Registration form is can be downloaded from www.iapac.org.

Title: TB Nurse Case Management
City: Norman
State: OK
Country: United States
Dates: 10/08/2008 - 10/10/2008
Event Type: Training Program
Subject: Case Management/Administration; Contact Tracing; Nurse Education; Persons with TB; TB Treatment
Description: This two and a half day training targets public health TB nurses and program managers who are actively engaged in the case management, identification, and treatment of patients with TB infection or disease. This course will provide an in-depth coverage of the evaluation, treatment, and case management of medically and psychosocially difficult-to-treat patients. Participants will be able to competently practice TB case management including partnering with the community, planning and conducting contact investigations, monitoring responses to treatment, performing toxicity assessments, implementing measures to reduce TB transmission, diagnosing and managing pediatric TB, performing case review and quality assurance, identifying key components of a cultural-sensitive program, working with a Native American population, understanding the legal aspects of quarantine and isolation, balancing responsibilities for public health with patient's needs, assessing adequate infection control measures, and preventing non-compliance through the use of DOT and enablers.
Sponsor: Heartland National TB Center.
Contact: For more information contact by e-mail: laura.muraida@uthct.edu; Phone: (210) 531-4509 or (800) TEX-LUNG; Fax: (210) 531-4590; or access the Web site: www.heartlandntbc.org/training.asp.
Notes: There is no fee for this course but enrollment is limited and pre-registration is mandatory. Registration open date: August 1, 2008. Application deadline: September 19, 2008.
Continuing education credits are available.

Title: Ujima Men's Collective 2008 Dare 2B A.W.A.R.E Conference
City: West Palm Beach
State: FL
Country: United States
Dates: 10/10/2008 - 10/12/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Advocacy; African Americans/Blacks; Community Awareness; Gay Men; HIV/AIDS; Intervention Strategies; Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs); Spirituality; Substance Abuse
Description: The goal of the conference is to provide a forum for Black Gay men to develop life skill strategies in a non-threatening environment to enhance their lives and better understand themselves and their community. The objectives of this conference include: (1) To recruit Black Gay men to participate in a forum that will enlighten and encourage them about the effects of HIV/AIDS infection and the ravages the disease can have on the body of an infected individual, in addition to understanding other aspects of being Black men in America and dealing with those stresses as well; (2) To increase the involvement and support of Black men in making the State of Florida a better community for Black people by impeding the spread of HIV/AIDS; (3) To provide workshops, roundtables, presentations, and other activities that will empower Black Gay men to develop strategies that address issues around substance abuse, domestic violence, spirituality, racism, homophobia, HIV/AIDS, STD's, and the impact on Black Gay Men; and (4) To provide workshops, presentations, and other activities that will empower Black men to strive to develop strategies that would increase knowledge through the learning tracks: Advocacy, Leadership, Health & Wellness, Spirituality, and Relationships.
Sponsor: UDCRC, Inc.
Contact: For more contact by e-mailing: ujimamen@aol.com; calling (813) 391-6710; or accessing the Web site: www.myspace.com/ujimamen.
Notes: Registration Fee: $100.00/by September 1, 2008; $150.00/after September 1, 2008; $175.00/late or on-site.

Title: One Voice, Many Faces: Living and Dealing With HIV/AIDS
City: Richmond
State: VA
Country: United States
Dates: 10/11/2008 - 10/11/2008
Event Type: Fundraiser
Subject: Community Awareness; Fundraising; HIV/AIDS Prevention; Mental Health Services
Description: One Voice, Many Faces is a fundraising event benefiting the services of Open Door Resource Center, Inc. to care for those infected as well as affected by HIV/AIDS, with special attention placed on educating the mentally challenged on the prevention of HIV/AIDS. Established in October 2007 as a small event, One Voice, Many Faces has grown into a large event within the city of Richmond. This annual community gathering also serves as a vital vehicle to raise awareness of the impact HIV/AIDS continues to have on Richmond, Virginia, and the surrounding areas.
Sponsor: Open Door Resource Center, Inc.
Contact: For more information contact Debra Coleman, One Voice, Many Faces, 5010 Hackney Rd, Richmond, VA 23234; E-mail: odrcincexc@aol.com; Phone: (804) 275-6444; or access the Web site: www.odrcinc.org.

Title: AIDS Vaccine 2008
City: Cape Town
Country: South Africa
Dates: 10/13/2008 - 10/16/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: HIV/AIDS; Research; Vaccines
Description: The Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise has announced that plans for the AIDS Vaccine 2008 Conference are well underway. Dr. Stanley Plotkin, who developed the rubella vaccine and is the author of "Vaccines" a standard textbook, will be giving one of the opening plenary talks together with Dr Alan Bernstein from the Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise and Dr Malegapuru Makgoba from the University of KwaZulu Natal. There will be 10 state-of-the-art plenary lectures covering all aspects of HIV vaccine research and including a few speakers from outside the field. There will be a number of symposia, roundtables, and special sessions as well as two debates on current controversial topics.
Sponsor: Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise.
Contact: For more information contact the Conference Secretariat, Global Conferences Africa, P.O. Box 632, Howard Place, Pinelands 7430, South Africa, E-mail: AIDS2008@globalconf.co.za; Phone: +27 21 532 6333; Fax: +27 21 532 6331; or access the Web site: www.hivvaccineenterprise.org/conference/2008/index.aspx.
Notes: Abstract Submission Deadline: May 7, 2008. Scholarships and travel awards are available. Early registration deadline: June 30, 2008. Registration fee: $475/by June 30, 2008; $500/by September 15, 2008; $575/after September 15, 2008.

Title: IFIC Congress 2008: 9th Congress of the International Federation of Infection Control
City: Santiago
Country: Chile
Dates: 10/14/2008 - 10/17/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Disease Prevention; Infection Control; International Health; Risk Reduction
Description: The International Federation of Infection Control (IFIC) is an umbrella organization of societies and associations of healthcare professionals in infection control and related fields worldwide. The goal of IFIC is to minimize the risk of infection within the healthcare setting world-wide through development of a network of infection control organizations for communication, consensus building, education, and sharing expertise. The IFIC mission is to provide the essential tools, education materials, and communication that unite the existing Infection Control societies and foster development of Infection Control organizations where they are needed. For the first time in its history, IFIC will hold its annual congress in a Latin American country with Santiago in Chile chosen as the host venue. This summit will be held in parallel with the Chilean and Pan American congresses in infection control, making it possible to exchange experiences and information among the different delegates taking part in all these events.
Sponsor: International Federation of Infection Control (IFIC). Chilean Society of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology .
Contact: For more information contact IFIC, e-mail: info@ific2008.cl; or access the Web site: www.ific2008.cl.
Notes: Scholarships are available. Deadline for scholarship applications: May 15, 2008. Early Registration deadline: June 30, 2008. Abstract submission deadline: July 11, 2008.

Title: TB Update
City: St. Paul
State: MN
Country: United States
Dates: 10/15/2008 - 10/15/2008
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: Diagnosis; Health Care Programs/Services; TB Prevention; Treatment
Description: This four-hour program targets the health care worker who is actively engaged in the management of patients with, or at risk of, tuberculosis. The goal is to enhance the expertise of providers to improve the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with TB by sharing the latest information on tuberculosis. Using highly interactive lectures and case studies participants will be able to describe the most up-to-date findings on genotyping and pediatric TB. Additional topics will be announced.
Sponsor: Heartland National TB Center.
Contact: For more information, contact Heartland National TB Center, E-mail: mary.long@uthct.edu; Phone: (210) 531-4545; or access the Web site: www.heartlandntbc.org/training.asp.
Notes: There is no fee for this course, but enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. Registration Opens: September 2, 2008. Application Deadline: September 30, 2008.

Title: Sexuality and HIV
City: Amityville
State: NY
Country: United States
Dates: 10/15/2008 - 10/15/2008
Event Type: Training Program
Subject: Communication Factors; HIV/AIDS; Sexuality
Description: This half-day training will provide participants with the opportunity to discuss and enhance their understanding of sexuality. Participants will practice skills necessary to effectively communicate with clients about issues related to sexuality and HIV/AIDS.
Sponsor: New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute.
Contact: For more information or to register, e-mail: hivet@health.state.ny.us, or access the Web site at: www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/training/ addition.htm#sexuality.

Title: Partnership for Health: A Brief Safer Sex Intervention for HIV Outpatient Clinics
City: Naples
State: FL
Country: United States
Dates: 10/15/2008 - 10/16/2008
Event Type: Training Program
Subject: Clinics; HIV/AIDS; Patient Education; Safer Sex
Description: This Training-of Trainers workshop provides a brief safer sex intervention for HIV outpatient clinics.
Sponsor: UT Southwestern.
Contact: For more information contact Daniel Casillas, E-mail: daniel.casillas@utsouthwestern.edu; Phone: (214) 645-7313; or access the Web site: http://nmac.convio.net/site/DocServer/TOT_Save_the_Date.pdf? docID=562&JServSessionIdr012=68hvetj513.app43b.
Notes: To RSVP for this workshop please follow the link below to enter your information: www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=5uA5K6Vu4d63JeheXymEdg_3d_3d.

Title: 2008 South Carolina HIV/STD Conference
City: Columbia
State: SC
Country: United States
Dates: 10/15/2008 - 10/17/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Health Care Delivery; HIV/AIDS Prevention; HIV/AIDS Treatment or Therapies; Intervention Strategies; STD Prevention; STD Treatment
Description: The theme of the conference is: "Our 25 Years: Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today, and Creating Tomorrow." The overall goal of this interdisciplinary conference is to provide an opportunity for professionals and community members to dialogue and share past successes, common concerns, and hopes for the future. In response to the overlapping epidemics of HIV and STDs, it is essential to build on prevention, treatment, and care strategies that have been successful.
Sponsor: South Carolina Primary Health Care Association. Spartanburg Alcohol & Drug Abuse Commission (SADAC). South Carolina Department Of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), STD/HIV Division.
Contact: Visit Web site: www.schiv-stdconference.org for more information on this conference.

Title: HIV Family Centered Case Management
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Country: United States
Dates: 10/16/2008 - 10/16/2008
Event Type: Training Program
Subject: Case Management/Administration; Harm Reduction; Housing Services; Substance Abusers
Description: This one-day training will explain key terms in the harm reduction philosophy to help support service providers' efforts in promoting stable living situations for clients with psychiatric disabilities and substance use issues. Participants attending this course will: Identify barriers to adequate and stable housing for substance using clients; Learn information and tools to identify different strategies for tenant engagement in housing; and Learn new ways to support tenant housing stability.
Sponsor: New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute.
Contact: For more information or to register, e-mail: hivet@health.state.ny.us, or access the Web site at: www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/ training/addition.htm#family.
Notes: Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this course, however, it is suggested that participants have previous training on harm reduction and basic HIV/AIDS medical information.

Title: World HIV/AIDS Conference
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa
Dates: 10/16/2008 - 10/16/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: HIV/AIDS Prevention; International Cooperation; STD Prevention
Description: McGuire Global Recruitment (MGR) will host an HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Conference for 300 delegates in South Africa. There will be an open panel discussion to learn about the latest research and technology. This conference will also provide participants with an International exchange of education and ideas to aid in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Sponsor: McGuire Global Recruitment (MGR).
Contact: For more information contact MGR at +1.240.529.4207; or access the Web site: www.mcguireglobalrecruitment.com/careerFairs.php?fid=8.
Notes: All registrations must be completed and paid online or via bank wire transfer no later than September 1, 2008.

Title: It's Time: Integrate Viral Hepatitis Into Your Work
City: Amityville
State: NY
Country: United States
Dates: 10/16/2008 - 10/17/2008
Event Type: Training Program
Subject: Epidemiology; Hepatitis; Hepatitis Prevention; Hepatitis Transmission; Screening; Treatment; Vaccines
Description: This two-day training will help to increase providers' confidence, knowledge, and skill levels in integrating a range of viral hepatitis services into an already compact workday. As a result of this training, participants will (1) learn basic facts about hepatitis A, B, and C, including epidemiology, transmission, the spectrum of illness, prevention strategies, vaccine recommendations, and treatment options; (2) build skills in offering viral hepatitis prevention and harm reduction messages; (3) discuss and receive practical tips, models, and tools for integrating hepatitis screening, counseling, vaccination, treatment, and referrals for care into the current work setting; and (4) identify resources for support in providers' current work.
Sponsor: New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute.
Contact: For more information or to register, e-mail hivet@health.state.ny.us, or access the Web site at www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/ training/special.htm#viralhep.
Notes: Continuing education credits are available. Health and human service providers working in the following settings are encouraged to attend: substance use programs, correctional settings, and public health clinics.

Title: 12th Annual Florida Infectious Diseases Update
City: Jacksonville
State: FL
Country: United States
Dates: 10/16/2008 - 10/17/2008
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: Drug Therapy; Epidemiology; Hepatitis B; Hepatitis C; HIV; Opportunistic Infections; Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Description: This conference is offered for physicians, advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs), nurses, physician assistants (PAs), social workers and mental health counselors, health educators, and other allied health professionals who are involved in providing care to HIV/AIDS patients. At the end of the program, attendees should be able to (1) summarize epidemiological impact of HIV/AIDS on Florida and the United States and the direction of the HIV epidemic; (2) compare emerging data and current guidelines when utilizing HAART and interpreting resistance patterns; (3) integrate cultural competency and mental health evaluations into optimal patient care; and (4) describe treatment options for opportunistic fungal and bacterial infections.
Sponsor: University of Florida Center for HIV/AIDS Research, Education & Service (UF CARES). Florida/Caribbean AIDS Education Training Center (AETC). NE Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC).
Contact: For more information, contact Barbara Jones, University of Florida Continuing Medical Education Office; e-mail barbara.jones@jax.ufl.edu; phone (904) 244-2380; fax (904) 244-3898; or access the Web site at www.faetc.org/Events/12th_ID_and_HIV-AIDS_Program.pdf.
Notes: For online registration, access the Web site: http://cme.ufl.edu. Continuing education credits are available. Early registration ends October 1, 2008.

Title: 39th Union World Conference on Lung Health
City: Paris
Country: France
Dates: 10/16/2008 - 10/20/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: International Health; Medical Treatments and Therapies; TB Prevention; Tuberculosis (TB)
Description: The theme of this year's conference is "Global threats to lung health: the importance of health system responses". Given the prominence of global public health security, it is relevant that the 39th Union World Conference on Lung Health will explore the challenges of strengthening public health systems within national, trans-border, social, and economic contexts. The Conference will address how the lung health community can best help identify and eliminate system-related barriers to the prevention of lung health threats and put into place the much-needed public health measures and appropriate medical care for the affected. Speakers and delegates from more than 100 countries will make presentations and debate the issues at what promises to be a dynamic and influential conference.
Sponsor: International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union).
Contact: For more information contact the Conference Secretariat, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), 68, Boulevard Saint-Michel, 75006 Paris, France; E-mail: paris2008@iuatld.org; Tel: (+33) 1 44 32 03 60; Fax: (+33) 1 53 10 85 54 or (+33) 1 43 29 45 10; or access the Web site: www.worldlunghealth.org/Conf2008/Web site/index.php.
Notes: Early-bird registration deadline: July 18, 2008. Pre-registration deadline: September 26, 2008.

Title: HIV Family-Centered Case Management
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Country: United States
Dates: 10/17/2008 - 10/17/2008
Event Type: Special Event
Subject: Case Management/Administration; Harm Reduction; Housing Services; Substance Abusers
Description: This one-day training will explain key terms in the harm reduction philosophy to help support service providers' efforts in promoting stable living situations for clients with psychiatric disabilities and substance use issues. Participants attending this course will: Identify barriers to adequate and stable housing for substance using clients; Learn information and tools to identify different strategies for tenant engagement in housing; and Learn new ways to support tenant housing stability.
Sponsor: New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute.
Contact: For more information or to register, e-mail: hivet@health.state.ny.us, or access the Web site at: www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/ training/addition.htm#family.
Notes: Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this course, however, it is suggested that participants have previous training on harm reduction and basic HIV/AIDS medical information.

Title: National Gay Men's Health Summit: Building a Multi-Issue, Multicultural Gay Men's Health Movement
City: Seattle
State: WA
Country: United States
Dates: 10/17/2008 - 10/21/2008
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: Gay Men; Harm Reduction; HIV/AIDS Prevention; Substance Abuse
Description: The Gay Men's Health Summit is a national call to all LGBT communities and their allies from across the United States to come together to build a multi-issue, multicultural gay men's health movement focused on long-term strategic goals for gay and bisexual men's health and wellness. The summit will cover a full range of health concerns, ranging from physical and mental health, to social issues, to community building and organizing, and is inclusive of all gay and bisexual men, including those who identify as transgender or who have transgender histories.
Sponsor: Gay City Health Project
Contact: For more information or to register, e-mail gmhs2008@gaycity.org, or access the Web site at www.gmhs2008.org.
Notes: Registration Fee: $150.00. A limited number of registration scholarships are available. Scholarship Application Deadline: September 15, 2008.

Title: HPV and HIV: Disease, Infection, and Vaccination
City: Veyrier du Lac
Country: France
Dates: 10/19/2008 - 10/21/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: HIV/AIDS; HPV; Information Dissemination; Vaccines
Description: The strategic objectives of this conference include: (1) To better the scientific understanding, disseminate knowledge, and debate critical questions regarding the interactions and relationships between HPV and HIV infections, diseases, and vaccines; (2) To foster dialogue and scientific exchange among different actors of the scientific and policy communities involved in vaccinology; and (3) To focus the discussions on research to obtain the best use of vaccination against these two infections.
Sponsor: Fondation Merieux.
Contact: For more information contact Fondation Merieux, E-mail: amal.darghouth@fondation-merieux.org; Phone: 33(0)4 50 64 80 80; Fax: 33(0)4 50 60 19 71; or access the Web site: www.fondation-merieux.org/documents/conferences/ 2008/19-21-october-2008-programme.pdf.
Notes: Registration fee: 200 Euros. Registration deadline: October 10, 2008.

Title: Late-Breaker Session on Tuberculosis at the 39th World Conference on Lung Health
City: Paris
Country: France
Dates: 10/20/2008 - 10/20/2008
Event Type: Workshop
Subject: Epidemiology; Health Care Delivery; Research; TB Prevention
Description: The 39th Union World Conference on Lung Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announce co-sponsorship of a late-breaker session related to tuberculosis. All aspects of TB control, elimination, and research (including basic and clinical science, epidemiology, social, behavioural, psychosocial, educational aspects, health care delivery and public health) are welcomed for presentation during the late-breaker session. In keeping with the spirit of a late-breaker session the sponsors ask that only new, innovative, and significant findings that have occurred as of May 1, 2008, or for which information has just become available, be submitted for late-breaker presentations in the form of a 1-page electronic file. The late-breaker session will consist of 8 oral presentations of 10 minutes each, followed by 5 minutes of questions. The presentations will be selected from abstracts submitted to the late-breaker co-chairs by July 25, 2008.
Sponsor: International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (UNION). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Contact: For more information contact Fraser Wares (WHO India), Phil LoBue (CDC), or Elsa Villarino (CDC); TB Late-Breaker Session, Mailstop E-10, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, CDC, 1600 Clifton Rd, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30333 USA; E-mail: EVillarino@cdc.gov; Tel: (404) 639-8123; Fax: (404) 639-8961.
Notes: Persons submitting abstracts will be notified of acceptance or rejection of their abstract by August 15, 2008. A small number of travel grants are available for presenters of accepted abstracts who require funding to attend the conference. If you intend to request support, an indication of your desire and rationale for consideration for a travel grant must be submitted with the abstract. Submissions should include a cover letter with (i) a statement that the work has not been previously submitted for consideration to the general portion of The Union meeting, (ii) the date by which the work/analysis was mostly complete, (iii) a request and rationale for travel support if so desired, and (iv) the address, phone and FAX number, and e-mail address where the submitter may be contacted the week of August 11, 2008.

Title: Resource Mobilisation
City: Leusden
Country: Netherlands
Dates: 10/20/2008 - 10/21/2008
Event Type: Seminar
Subject: Fundraising; HIV/AIDS Prevention
Description: Resource mobilisation is not just fundraising; it is designed to raise more than only money: for example in-kind donations, skilled volunteers and services the beneficiary does not have to pay for. This seminar will give clear insight in the potential for resource mobilisation and provide the tools for developing a resource mobilisation strategy and action plan.
Sponsor: AIDS Action Europe. STI AIDS Netherlands.
Contact: For more information access the Web site: www.aidsactioneurope.org/.

Title: VOICES/VOCES Facilitator Training
City: Hawthorne
State: NY
Country: United States
Dates: 10/20/2008 - 10/21/2008
Event Type: Training Program
Subject: African Americans/Blacks; Condom Negotiation; High Risk Behaviors; Hispanics/Latinos; HIV/AIDS; Intervention Strategies; Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Description: This two-day training provides participants with the information and materials needed to implement the VOICES/VOCES intervention. As a result of this training, facilitators will be prepared to: (1) Identify the Core Elements of VOICES/VOCES intervention; (2) Conduct the single-session, video-based group level intervention; (3) Improve condom negotiation skills among African-American and Latino adults; (4) Practice facilitating gender and ethnic-specific groups of 4-8 participants and encourage discussion about condoms use and other barriers; and (5) Utilize CDC-approved materials on HIV risk behavior and condom use in both English and Spanish.
Sponsor: New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute.
Contact: For more information or to register, e-mail: hivet@health.state.ny.us, or access the Web site at: www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/ aids/training/harmred.htm#voices.
Notes: It is strongly recommended that a person in a leadership role in the agency attend an Informational Session for Agency Directors prior to having staff attend the Training of Facilitators. This training is only for agencies that are strongly committed to implementing the VOICES/VOCES intervention.

Title: AIDS Medicine: An Intensive Case-Based Course
City: Boston
State: MA
Country: United States
Dates: 10/20/2008 - 10/22/2008
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: Guidelines; HIV/AIDS; Information Dissemination; Patient Care; Physician Education
Description: The goal of this course is to enable clinicians, who are actively engaged in the care of adult patients with HIV infection, to incorporate the latest findings from clinical and basic research into their office and hospital practice. Didactic sessions will cover a broad range of problems encountered in HIV care, and will include relevant data presented at recent international meetings as well as updated guidelines developed by the International AIDS Society-USA, Infectious Diseases Society of America, and U. S. Public Health Service. Interactive case presentations will allow a detailed exchange of information among faculty and attendees.
Sponsor: Harvard Medical School, Department of Continuing Education.
Contact: For more course information or register online, access the Web site: www.cme.hms.harvard.edu/courses/aidsmedicine.
Notes: Registration fee: Before September 28, 2008, $600/Physicians; $375/Allied Health Professionals, Residents, and Fellows. After September 28, 2008, $700/Physicians; $425/Allied Health Professionals, Residents, and Fellows.

Title: 6th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference
City: Brisbane, Queensland
Country: Australia
Dates: 10/20/2008 - 10/22/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Harm Reduction; Hepatitis B; Hepatitis C; Legislation/Regulation; National Health Policies; Research; Virology
Description: The theme of the conference is "Hepatitis B & C at the Crossroads". The conference will aim to cover the key issues of regulations versus accepted practice, tensions around policy and practice in the harm reduction field, and the need for a National Hepatitis B Strategy. The program will include research work of the Principal Investigators of the Australian Centre for Hepatitis Virology, a joint plenary day with the Australian Liver Association to be built around a case study and think tank sessions reviewing access issues for priority populations.
Sponsor: Australasian Society for HIV Medicine. Gastroenterological Society of Australia. World Gastroenterology Organisation. Gastroenterological Nurses College of Australia (GENCA).
Contact: For more information contact Nicole Robertson, E-mail: conferenceinfo@hepatitis.org.au; Phone: +(61 2) 8204 0770; Fax: +(61 2) 9212 4670; or access the Web site: www.hepatitis.org.au/ or www.agw2008.com/.
Notes: Abstract submission deadline: July 18, 2008. Scholarship application deadline: July 18, 2008. Early bird registration deadline: August 31, 2008. Registration deadline: September 30, 2008.

Title: NCSD 2008 Annual Meeting: STD Services at the Crossroads; Many Lands, Many Peoples, Many Roads
City: Phoenix
State: AZ
Country: United States
Dates: 10/20/2008 - 10/24/2008
Event Type: Meeting
Subject: Chlamydia; HIV/AIDS Prevention; Native Americans; STD Prevention
Description: The goal of this meeting is to provide participants with meaningful information and practical insights regarding STD prevention and control. This year's meeting will begin a day earlier than in the past as NCSD will be offering two half day meetings focused on STD prevention among American Indian and Alaska Native populations. This meeting will also provide an opportunity for NCSD members and colleagues to focus awareness in areas of Program Integration, STD Policy, Expedited Partner Therapy, National Chlamydia Screening, and STD/HIV Prevention Internet Guidelines as well as many others.
Sponsor: National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD).
Contact: For more information contact Kelly Mayor, E-mail: kmayor@ncsddc.org; Phone: (202) 842-4660; or access the Web site: http://ncsdevents.ncsddc.us/.
Notes: Registration fee: $375/NCSD members; $450/Non-members.

Title: Safety Counts: Training of Facilitators
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Country: United States
Dates: 10/21/2008 - 10/23/2008
Event Type: Training Program
Subject: Behavior Modification; HIV/AIDS Prevention; Intervention Strategies; Referrals; Risk Reduction
Description: Safety Counts is part of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Diffusion of Effective Behavioral Interventions (DEBI) Project. It is a science-based, proved HIV prevention intervention for out-of-treatment, active injection and non-injection drug users that is aimed at reducing both high-risk drug use and sexual behaviors. It is a behaviorally focused, seven-session intervention, which includes both structured and unstructured psycho-educational activities in group and individual settings, and makes referrals to HIV and HCV counseling and testing, medical and social services.
Sponsor: New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute.
Contact: For more information contact Janet Foster, Phone: (518) 473-2300, or access the Web site at www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/ training/harmred.htm#safety.
Notes: This free, three-day training-of-facilitators will prepare participants to offer the Safety Counts, group-level intervention. At the training, participants will receive the material needed to implement this intervention in their communities.

Title: Contact Investigation and Interviewing Skills New Orleans
City: New Orleans
State: LA
Country: United States
Dates: 10/21/2008 - 10/23/2008
Event Type: Workshop
Subject: Contact Tracing; Latent Tuberculosis; Referrals; Tuberculosis (TB) Treatment
Description: This course is designed for staff at the state, regional/district, and local levels who interact with clients during the course of a contact investigation. During this interactive course participants will improve their contact investigation and interviewing skills and learn to effectively identify contacts, make referrals as appropriate, and maintain clients on treatment for LTBI through completion.
Sponsor: Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center (SNTC).
Contact: For more information access the Web site: http://sntc.medicine.ufl.edu/Training.aspx?Id=187.

Title: TB Case Management and Contact Investigation Intensive
City: San Francisco
State: CA
Country: United States
Dates: 10/21/2008 - 10/24/2008
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: Case Management/Administration; Contact Tracing; Epidemiology; Latent TB; TB Transmission; Tuberculosis (TB)
Description: This course is intended for physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical care providers who manage patients with tuberculosis or who are at risk for tuberculosis. Topics covered include: Epidemiology of TB; Fundamentals of TB case management; Completion of care; TB contact investigation; The role of the laboratory; Medical management of TB; Targeted testing for TB; Treatment of latent TB infection (LTBI); Quality assurance in TB control programs; Culture, community, and TB care; TB transmission - protecting healthcare workers; and Interviewing skills.
Sponsor: Francis J. Curry National Tuberculosis Center.
Contact: For a complete course description and application information, visit: www.nationaltbcenter.ucsf.edu/training/tbcmci_intensive.cfm.
Notes: Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. Application deadline: September 15, 2008. This course is approved for 19.5 continuing education hours.

Title: Offering Rapid HIV Testing in CBOs Serving High Risk Communities
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Country: United States
Dates: 10/21/2008 - 10/23/2008
Event Type: Training Program
Subject: Community Based Organizations; Community Health Services; High Risk Behaviors; Rapid HIV Antibody Testing; Training Programs
Description: This three day training will provide staff in community based organizations (CBOs) without prior experience offering any form of HIV testing with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement rapid HIV testing in accordance with New York State laws and regulations. This training is particularly intended for staff working in CBOs designated (or seeking designation) as a Limited Test Site for Rapid HIV Testing.
Sponsor: New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute.
Contact: For more information or to register, e-mail: hivet@health.state.ny.us, or access the Web site at: www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/training/ hivtest.htm#offeringrapidtesting.
Notes: Prerequisite: It is strongly suggested that participants have previous knowledge or training on basic HIV/AIDS medical information.

Title: MRSA & HIV
City: Statewide
State: NY
Country: United States
Dates: 10/22/2008 - 10/22/2008
Event Type: Satellite Conference
Subject: Correctional Facilities/Correctional Agencies; HIV/AIDS; Patient Care
Description: This program is part of an ongoing satellite videoconference series entitled "The Management of HIV/AIDS in the Correctional & Community Setting," which addresses clinical issues in the management of HIV-infected patients. This series is a unique, collaborative venture among Albany Medical College, the New York State Department of Correctional Services and the private pharmaceutical industry. Each program addresses a different clinical aspect of HIV infection using the same format: didactic lectures, case presentations and a panel discussion.
Sponsor: Albany Medical College, Division of HIV Medicine.
Contact: For more information contact Jim Ybarra, E-mail: ybarraj@mail.amc.edu; Phone: (518) 262-4674; or access the Web site: www.amc.edu/HIVConference.
Notes: There is no registration fee. CME & Nursing credits are available.

Title: The 26th Annual Conference of the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association
City: Seattle
State: WA
Country: United States
Dates: 10/22/2008 - 10/25/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Bisexuals; Families; Gay Men; HIV/AIDS; Legal Issues; Lesbians; Substance Abuse; Transgendered Persons
Description: GLMA's Annual Conference is the world's largest gathering of LGBT healthcare professionals, offering continuing medical education (CME) and continuing education units (CEUs) for conference attendees. The conference is remarkable for its size, scope, and diversity of programming, with presentations and workshops on HIV/AIDS; lesbian, gay men's, transgender, and bisexual health; substance abuse; aging; intersex health; families and relationships; and legal issues.
Sponsor: Gay & Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA).
Contact: For more information contact GLMA by emailing annualconference@glma.org; or access the Web site: www.glma.org/.
Notes: Continuing education credits are available.

Title: Pathogenesis and Control of Emerging Infections and Drug-Resistant Organisms
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand
Dates: 10/22/2008 - 10/27/2008
Event Type: Meeting
Subject: Drug Resistance; HIV; Infections; Tuberculosis (TB)
Description: This meeting will review the most recent developments in the molecular and cellular analysis of infectious disease processes, and how discoveries in this field can be translated into innovative tools (i.e. diagnostic assays, new drugs, vaccines, and other therapeutics) for better surveillance and control. Emphasis will be on the neglected infectious and parasitic diseases that plague the developing world (with lessons taken from better studied organisms), and on issues such as drug resistance that are common themes, regardless of geographic and economic situations.
Sponsor: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Contact: For more information access the Web site: www.keystonesymposia.org/Meetings/ViewMeetings.cfm?MeetingID=995.
Notes: Online registration deadline: October 22, 2008. Registration fee: $645.00/Non-student by August 25, 2008; $745.00/Non-student after August 25, 2008; $420.00/Student by August 25, 2008; $520.00/Student after August 25, 2008. To qualify for the Student Discount, the student must complete the Student Verification section of the Registration Form. Continuing education credits are available.

Title: Best Practice Seminar: Public Policy Dialogue
City: Leusden
Country: Netherlands
Dates: 10/23/2008 - 10/24/2008
Event Type: Seminar
Subject: Fundraising; HIV/AIDS; Networking; Policy Analysis or Recommendation; Public Policies
Description: This European best practice seminar on Public policy dialogue in relation to HIV/AIDS is targeted at European NGOs and communities active in the field of HIV/AIDS. In this AIDS Action Europe seminar attendees will improve their research, advocacy, and networking skills
to become a partner in shaping national policies and programs and to provide solid evidence to decision makers of the needs, resources, and gaps of communities in relation to HIV/AIDS. There will be interactive and entertaining workshops to learn the necessary people skills including persuasion and relationship and networking skills.
Sponsor: AIDS Action Europe. STI AIDS Netherlands.
Contact: For more information access the Web site: www.aidsactioneurope.org.

Title: 48th Annual ICAAC/IDSA 46th Annual Meeting
City: Washington
State: DC
Country: United States
Dates: 10/25/2008 - 10/28/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Disease Prevention; Infections; Tuberculosis (TB)
Description: On behalf of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) health care professionals are invited to attend the 48th Annual ICAAC/IDSA 46th Annual Meeting, which will be held in Washington, DC, October 25-28, 2008. The Joint Program Committee has determined the scientific categories of the 2008 program with representatives from both organizations appointed in every category. Grants and Awards are expected to be presented as usual by each organization. This year's conference will attract more than 12,000 participants to Washington, DC, including physicians, clinical microbiologists, researchers, pharmacists, trainees, and other healthcare professionals from around the world. The joint meeting of ICAAC and IDSA will be an exciting event and an excellent opportunity for participants to interact with and share their work with their colleagues in the Infectious Diseases community.
Sponsor: American Society for Microbiology (ASM). Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).
Contact: For more information contact the ASM, 1752 N St, NW, Washington, DC 20036; Phone: (202) 737-3600; or the IDSA, 1300 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300; Arlington, VA 22209; Phone: (703) 299-0200; or access the Web site: www.icaacidsa2008.org/.
Notes: For registration information access the Web site: www.icaacidsa2008.org/rates-announcements.asp. Continuing educatioin credits are available.

Title: APHA 136th Annual Meeting and Exposition
City: San Diego
State: CA
Country: United States
Dates: 10/25/2008 - 10/29/2008
Event Type: Meeting
Subject: Disease Prevention; Health Care Policies; Health Care Programs/Services; International Health
Description: The APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the oldest and largest gathering of public health professionals in the world, attracting more than 13,000 national and international physicians, administrators, nurses, educators, researchers, epidemiologists, and related health specialists. APHA's meeting program addresses current and emerging health science, policy, and practice issues in an effort to prevent disease and promote health.
Sponsor: American Public Health Association (APHA).
Contact: For more information access the APHA Web site: www.apha.org/meetings/.
Notes: Access the Web site: www.apha.org/meetings/registration/ for registration information. Continuing education credits are available.

Title: Chest 2008
City: Philadelphia
State: PA
Country: United States
Dates: 10/25/2008 - 10/30/2008
Event Type: Meeting
Subject: Clinical Research; Tuberculosis (TB); Tuberculosis (TB) Treatment
Description: Chest 2008 is focusing on clinical chest medicine, including pulmonology, critical care, cardiology, and sleep medicine. Recognized around the world as the authority in clinical chest medicine, CHEST 2008 is the one event that can deliver: (1) Education: Clinical updates in chest medicine will be offered in a variety of learning formats at more than 150 education sessions; (2) Experience: Committed to all aspects of professional growth, CHEST 2008 will feature diverse participation opportunities in activities that can provide experiences to help in career advancement; and (3) Expertise: An internationally renowned faculty will be readily available and willing to discuss areas of concern related to an attendee's practice.
Sponsor: American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP).
Contact: For more information contact ACP, Phone: (847) 498-1400; Fax: (800) 343-2227; or access the Web site: www.chestnet.org/CHEST/program/welcome.php.
Notes: Registration fees vary according to the membership status and dates or registration. Early bird registration deadline: October 23, 2008. After October 7, only online registration will be available. On-site registration will be available beginning October 24.

Title: TB Update
City: Flagstaff
State: AZ
Country: United States
Dates: 10/27/2008 - 10/27/2008
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: Contact Tracing; Diagnosis; Health Professional Education; Management Strategies; Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention; Tuberculosis (TB) Treatment
Description: This four hour program targets the health care worker who is actively engaged in the management of patients with, or at risk of, tuberculosis and the goal is to enhance the expertise of providers to improve the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with TB by sharing the latest information on tuberculosis. Participants will be able to competently demonstrate the interviewing skills necessary to conduct an effective contact investigation.
Sponsor: Heartland National TB Center.
Contact: For more information contact Heartland National TB Center, e-mail: erica.orosco@uthct.edu; Phone: (210) 531-4543; or access the Web site: www.heartlandntbc.org/training.asp.
Notes: There is no fee for this course, but enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. Registration Opens: September 8, 2008. Application Deadline: October 7, 2008. Nursing continuing education credits are available.

Title: 17th Annual HIV/STD Conference
City: Springfield
State: IL
Country: United States
Dates: 10/28/2008 - 10/30/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: HIV/AIDS Prevention; Medical Treatments and Therapies; Policies; Research; STD Prevention
Description: This conference will foster connections across disciplinary lines to share effective prevention approaches and research findings, to examine state-of-the-art medical management of HIV and STDs, to strategize the best ways to get services to those in need, and to learn about current and emerging policy issues.
Sponsor: Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Illinois State Board of Education. Illinois Public Health Association.
Contact: For more information, contact the HIV/AIDS Section, E-mail: DPH.HIVConf@illinois.gov; or call (217) 524-5983.

Title: Reducing Perinatal HIV Transmission in the Prenatal, Maternity, and Newborn Settings
City: Buffalo
State: NY
Country: United States
Dates: 10/29/2008 - 10/29/2008
Event Type: Training Program
Subject: Counseling; HIV Antibody Testing; HIV/AIDS Prevention; Infants; Perinatal Transmission
Description: This half-day training will provide information about reducing perinatal HIV transmission. As a result of this training, participants will be able to learn about advances in preventing perinatal transmission of HIV, advances in the care and treatment of HIV infection during pregnancy, the importance of HIV counseling and testing during prenatal care, strategies for streamlining pre and post test counseling, state regulations pertaining to HIV counseling and testing in the maternity setting, requirements of expedited testing, the NYS Newborn Screening Program; and the definitive diagnosis of HIV infection and advances in care for infants.
Sponsor: New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute.
Contact: For more information or to register, e-mail hivet@health.state.ny.us, or access the Web site at www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/training/special.htm.
Notes: It is strongly recommended that participants attend previous HIV/AIDS trainings.

Title: Improving Health Outcomes for HIV-Positive Individuals Transitioning From Correctional Settings to the Community
City: Johnson City
State: NY
Country: United States
Dates: 10/29/2008 - 10/29/2008
Event Type: Training Program
Subject: Community Health Services; Health Care Accessibility; Incarcerated Persons with HIV/AIDS
Description: This one-day training is to inform providers about the culture of corrections as it relates to HIV-infected inmates' needs upon community re-entry. Best practices will be reviewed to assist formerly incarcerated clients living with HIV/AIDS establish and maintain linkages to care, as well as maneuver through the system and access needed services.
Sponsor: New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute.
Contact: For more information or to register, e-mail: hivet@health.state.ny.us, or access the Web site at: www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/training/ addition.htm#health_outcomes.
Notes: Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that participants have previous knowledge of basic HIV/AIDS information and harm reduction.

Title: 16th Annual HIV/AIDS Update/Border Health Summit
City: South Padre Island
State: TX
Country: United States
Dates: 10/29/2008 - 10/31/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Adherence; Cultural Factors; HIV/AIDS Prevention; HIV/AIDS Treatment or Therapies; International Health; Substance Abuse; Coinfections
Description: The purpose of this conference is to enable physicians and other healthcare providers to provide state-of-the-art care to HIV infected patients throughout their life span. Conference tracks include: (1) Prevention Track: Discussion of prevention models for both HIV-positive and HIV-negative persons. (2) Services Track: Current trends in the development of treatment for HIV infected and affected persons. (3) Clinical Track: Cultural issues prevalent in the treatment of HIV/AIDS on the border: Treatment, adherence, co-infection rate and management of the mobile HIV positive client. (4) HIV and Substance Abuse: Dialogue with leaders and peers in the trends associated with the care and management of HIV infected persons who are HIV infected.
Sponsor: Valley AIDS Council. Texas/Oklahoma AETC.
Contact: For more information contact by e-mail: vac@tachc.org; or access the Web site: www.valleyaids.org.
Notes: Conference fee: $200.00/before September 01, 2008; $225/after August 31, 2008.

Title: Speaking Many Languages: Respecting Diversity, Believing in Equity
City: Albuquerque
State: NM
Country: United States
Dates: 10/29/2008 - 11/01/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Adolescent Pregnancy; Adolescents; Advocacy; Family Issues; Parent Roles; Sex Education; Sexual Behavior or Behaviors
Description: Healthy Teen Network invites business and organizations to reach more than 600 people from the fields of medicine, social work, nursing, family life education, teaching, youth education, program administration, research, and public health. The conference provides options for tabletop exhibits, take-one displays, and advertising in the conference program. This year's workshops are organized into four tracks: Research/Evaluation, Organization/Coalition Capacity Building, Programs, and Policy/Advocacy. Within those focus areas, workshops are classified according to the following topics: Diversity & Equity, Effects of Interpersonal Violence on Adolescent Sexual & Parenting Behavior, Family Involvement & Engagement, Issues Affecting Science-Based Programs/Practice, Male Involvement in Teen Pregnancy Prevention & Parenting, Middle School-Aged Youth, Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Sexuality Education, Young Families, and Youth Development.
Sponsor: Healthy Teen Network.
Contact: For more information contact Healthy Teen Network, 1501 St. Paul Street, Suite 124, Baltimore, MD 21202; E-mail: conference@healthyteennetwork.org; Phone: (410) 685-0410 or (410) 685-0481; Fax: (410) 685-0482; or access the Web site: http://healthyteenconference.org/default.aspx.
Notes: Early Bird Registration deadline: September 26, 2008. After September 26th, all registration fees increase by $100.

Many of these conferences come from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control National Prevention Information Network's conference database.