Prevention Institute

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 (8:30AM - 4:00PM)

Voices for Change: Uniting for Health Equity will focus on identifying effective ways to collaborate on some of the most pressing issues impacting health in communities of color - wealth inequalities, struggling schools, punitive immigration laws, environmental hazards, and access to care.

 

REGISTRATION

$60.00 - Early-bird registration (on or before May 16, 2012)
$100.00 - Regular registration (after May 16, 2012)
Space is limited so register early!

Registration fees are only refundable by written request prior to May 31st.

 

REGISTRATION FEE DISCOUNTS

Discounts are available. Please fill out the Fee Waiver Form and fax it to (510) 832-1175, and we will get back to you in 2-3 business days.

 

AGENDA

REGISTRATION

WELCOME & 20TH ANNIVERSARY VIDEO

Ellen Wu, MPH, Executive Director, California Pan-Ethnic Health Network

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Manuel Pastor, PhD, Professor of American Studies & Ethnicity, University of Southern California

PLENARY SESSION
Hear how CPEHN's founding ethnic partner organizations work within and among their diverse communities, drawing lessons from their experience for effective cross-cultural partnerships.

Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
California Black Health Network
California Rural Indian Health Board
Latino Coalition for a Healthy California

WORKSHOPS (Sessions I and II)
All workshops are offered during both sessions.

• Achieving Greater Health through Income and Wealth
  Learn about promising practices and policy strategies to increase economic opportunity in communities of color, and how health leaders can help.
• Breathe Easy: The Environment and our Health
  This panel will showcase promising practices for creating healthier, more sustainable communities.
• Building a Bridge from Coverage to Care
  Participate in a discussion on how to increase enrollment by those who are eligible and make sure they have access to the health care services they need.
• From Homeroom to Health
  Hear about successful initiatives to improve educational opportunities and achievement for greater health outcomes in our communities.
• Health Knows No Border
  A panel of experts will discuss how immigration status shapes patterns of health inequity, and how pro-immigration policies can improve community health.
• Healthy by Design: Creating Neighborhoods Built for Wellness
  Learn about the impact of neighborhood design on our health and safety, and advocacy strategies for planning healthier cities, schools, and transportation systems.

CLOSING
Celebrating CPEHN's 20th Anniversary & Raffle

 

 

For more information, please click here.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 (10:30AM - 12:30PM)

Prevention Institute invites you to attend the release of The National Prevention Council Action Plan with U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Regina Benjamin, on Wednesday June 13th in Sacramento. The Action Plan details the next steps in the federal implementation of the National Prevention Strategy - a comprehensive plan designed to help keep Americans healthy in the first place. Created by the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council, The National Prevention Strategy is an unprecedented opportunity to shift the nation from a focus on sickness and disease to one based on prevention and wellness. It emphasizes the critical role of multi-sector efforts to advance health, equity and well-being.

Prevention Institute, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Region IX, Secretary Diana Dooley of the California Health and Human Services Agency, and The California Endowment, will host this event. The event will take place in Sacramento at The California Museum at 10:30am - 12:30pm. To attend, please RSVP to Region9ord@hhs.gov. We anticipate a brief opportunity for comments.

Larry Cohen, Prevention Institute's Executive Director, will participate in a roundtable discussion on how state and local organizations can support the national plan and advance community prevention locally and across the country. In addition, Dr. Benjamin, in coordination with Department of Health and Human Services Region IX leaders, will announce an upcoming regional convening in Fall 2012 on implementation of the National Prevention Strategy in the region. Prevention Institute is gratified with this historic step for community prevention. Together, we are advancing the health of our nation.

At 1:00pm PT, join the Surgeon General and other National Prevention Council representatives on a teleconference call to learn more.

Dial in Number: (888) 517-2458

Participant passcode: 8365938#

 

View the flyer for this event.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 (11:00AM - 12:30PM)

Join us for the 2012 PreventConnect web conference series, "Connect for Success: Enhancing impact through innovative partnerships." Success in the field of sexual and domestic violence prevention has always required partnerships. This year we will focus on innovative relationships or "connections" that enhance the reach and impact of sexual and domestic violence prevention efforts. Five types of opportunities will be examined with regard to their distinct challenges, success and potential for collaborative work. During the web conference participants will learn and share via candid discussion with peers and national experts.

Registration opens three weeks prior to each session, and many web conferences fill quickly. Click here to register. All web conferences take place at 2pm Eastern, 1pm Central, noon Mountain, 11am Pacific, 10am Alaska and 8am Hawai'i.

June 13 & 14, 2012: Don't Let Prevention Stand Alone: Integrating Prevention Efforts in Your Agency and Community
Annie Lyles & Menaka Mohan, Prevention Institute

You can find the slides for this presentation here (PDF).

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 (11:00AM - 12:00PM)

Explore how public transit may impact health, via increased physical activity, improved air quality and reduced risk of injuries from crashes. Hear about health impact assessments that estimated how increased spending on public transportation and sustainable modes of transportation can both benefit health and reduce social inequities. Introductory remarks by APHA Associate Executive Director Susan Polan, PhD, and presentations by:

• Tracy Buck, MS, RD, Nashville Metro Public Health
• Brian Cole, DrPH, UCLA School of Public Health

To register, click here.