MIPH Events

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America National Leadership Forum

derek johnson — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:37:40 -0600

The conference brings together more than 2,500 representatives of community anti-drug coalitions, government leaders, youth, addiction treatment professionals, researchers, educators, law enforcement officials, and faith-based leaders to learn about the latest strategies for substance abuse prevention. Nationally recognized drug abuse prevention experts and policymakers will present at the forum.

Learn more at register at http://forum.cadca.org/

Policy Options for Restricting Tobacco Sampling and Couponing

derek johnson — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:39:46 -0600

This webinar will discuss the impact that marketing strategies, such as sampling and couponing, have on the price of tobacco products, and the effects that price reductions have on consumption rates. It will explain the importance of policies prohibiting tobacco sampling and limiting the distribution and redemption of tobacco coupons, and it will outline various policy options that state and local governments might consider to limit these industry practices.

Institutional Commitment to Prevention

derek johnson — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:47:03 -0600

Part of a series of webinars, this program focuses on challenges faced by prevention educators. School and College Organization for Prevention Educators (SCOPE) has convened the best and brightest experts in the field to troubleshoot, strategize and share their successes.

Learn more about this event by visiting the SCOPE Website.

Who Bullies and Why? It's Complicated

derek johnson — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:49:03 -0600

This event is part of the Parent Academy. The Winter/Spring 2012 Series focuses on kids, schools, and bullying prevention.

Events are for parents who want to...
• better understand bullying and bullying prevention strategies;
• empower your kids when faced with bullying concerns;
• support a safe & healthy environment at your child’s school
• learn about helpful resources for their kids and families

Who Bullies and Why? It's Complicated

derek johnson — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:49:42 -0600

This event is part of the Parent Academy. The Winter/Spring 2012 Series focuses on kids, schools, and bullying prevention.

Marijuana Prevention on College Campuses in a Changing Environment

derek johnson — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:14:25 -0600

12:30–2:00 p.m. Central Time

Marijuana remains the most commonly used illicit drug among college students. The co-morbid use of marijuana and alcohol (the most common drug of abuse) among college students is a high-risk factor for multiple acute and chronic problems, including drugged driving, academic failure, mental health problems, and substance abuse disorders.

Empowering Kids from Home: Tools & Strategies for Parents

derek johnson — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:50:33 -0600

This event is part of the Parent Academy. The Winter/Spring 2012 Series focuses on kids, schools, and bullying prevention.

Empowering Kids from Home: Tools & Strategies for Parents

derek johnson — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:51:18 -0600

This event is part of the Parent Academy. The Winter/Spring 2012 Series focuses on kids, schools, and bullying prevention.

National Public Health Week

derek johnson — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:57:01 -0600

With nearly 1 million Americans dying every year from diseases that could be prevented, even small preventive changes and community initiatives can make a big difference in living healthier lives. National Public Health Week 2012 (NPHW) will build upon the National Prevention Strategies to create a healthier nation by promoting healthy behaviors in the following areas:

National Health Promotion Summit

derek johnson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:49:36 -0600

Health reform’s Affordable Care Act has elevated the importance and potential of prevention in improving health. The clearly articulated focus on prevention corresponds well with the ambitious goals and objectives recently set by the latest iteration of Healthy People.

National Rx Drug Abuse Summit

derek johnson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:45:08 -0600

This inaugural, must-attend National Rx Drug Abuse Summit, April 10-12, 2012, is unlike any other national conference, bringing all impacted parties together to address the prescription drug abuse epidemic.

The Blueprints for Violence Prevention Conference

derek johnson — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:38:31 -0600

The goal of the conference is to disseminate science-based information on youth violence, delinquency, and drug prevention programs that are effective. This conference will motivate the prevention field to adopt evidence-based programs and provide support, guidance, and tools by program experts to help practitioners implement these programs successfully in their own communities.

Communicating & Collaborating with School Staff

derek johnson — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:52:16 -0600

This event is part of the Parent Academy. The Winter/Spring 2012 Series focuses on kids, schools, and bullying prevention.

Communicating & Collaborating with School Staff

derek johnson — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:53:41 -0600

This event is part of the Parent Academy. The Winter/Spring 2012 Series focuses on kids, schools, and bullying prevention.

A PROMISE National Conference

derek johnson — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:09:42 -0600

Conference Purpose

A PROMISE: American Indian/Alaska Native Promising Practices to Reclaim Our Health and Mobilize communities to Integrate tobacco & chronic disease prevention and advance policy, Systems and Environmental change.

Conference Vision

Recognizing Tribal governance and responsibility in health promotion and disease prevention for the wellness of our Tribal Nations.

It Takes a Village: Involving Youth in Anti-Bullying Efforts

derek johnson — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:54:36 -0600

This event is part of the Parent Academy. The Winter/Spring 2012 Series focuses on kids, schools, and bullying prevention.

It Takes a Village: Involving Youth in Anti-Bullying Efforts

derek johnson — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:58:11 -0600

This event is part of the Parent Academy. The Winter/Spring 2012 Series focuses on kids, schools, and bullying prevention.

APHA Midyear Meeting: The New Public Health – Rewiring for the Future

derek johnson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:55:56 -0600

Building on the success of our Midyear Meeting in June 2011, please join the American Public Health Association and our partners as we address these and other issues at The New Public Health – Rewiring for the Future June 26-28, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. This Midyear Meeting will offer public health professionals, partners and stakeholders the opportunity to learn in an interactive environment from some of the leading experts within and outside of the field abo

140th American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting & Exposition

derek johnson — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:01:07 -0600

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. APHA has a world of public health in store for you.