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It is unique.The conference is unique in its focus on promoting health leadership development. We know there are many quality leadership development resources out there, and we’ll provide information on as many of them as we can. What we are doing that’s unique is reaching out to you - public and community health practitioners – to provide a forum in which you can recognize your leadership abilities, to demonstrate the myriad of leadership opportunities available now and in the fast-approaching future, and to encourage you to take on those leadership roles.
It is inspirational as well as informative. The way we promote health leadership development is by offering speakers and experiences that trigger a series of insightful participant “Aha!s” throughout day. Our speakers are remarkable women and men who are currently leading important health movements and initiatives…people whose passion, dedication, commitment, and achievements will touch and inspire you…and teach you what it takes.
It is multi-faceted. The conference offers four tracks of workshops in addition to five plenary/general sessions. Whether your focus is (1) deciding whether or not to develop yourself as a leader, (2) finding ways to promote staff leadership development, (3) finding ways to help students develop their leadership skills on and off campus, (4) working a community leader with health leaders, or (5) identifying Diabetes prevention and management leadership opportunities, we have sessions that offer valuable information and insights.
Its local focus has global applications. Though the conference does highlight local health challenges and though it does specifically promote leadership development among Greater New York metropolitan area health workers, the information, insights, and inspiration has, we believe, universal relevance and applicability. We have attracted – and warmly welcome - participants from other regions, states, and countries to come experience “Finding Your Inner Leader” and to consider the possibility of replicating it locally.
Attendees love it! In groups of new-found friends and colleagues, participants leave smiling and waving. Many have come back the following year to take different sessions. And what’s really great is that when they come, they bring colleagues, co-workers, and, best of all, their supervisors!
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Who Should Attend?
If you are in any of the following categories, this conference is for you!
| civic and social groups | community boards |
| colleges and universities | faith-based organizations |
| community-based organizations | for-profit organizations |
| government agencies | private/public foundations and philanthropies |
| hospitals and clinics | professional associations |
local government |
schools |
| local health departments | voluntary nonprofit organizations |
long-term care facilities |
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| managed care companies | |
pharmaceutical companies |
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Who Is Involved in Planning the Conference?
Representatives from:
Arthur Ashe Institute
Brooklyn Borough President’s Office
Brooklyn College, CUNY
Downstate Medical Center, SUNY
Federation of County Perinatal Networks
Greater New York Society for Public Health Education
Greater Southern Brooklyn Health Coalition
Kingsborough Community College, CUNY
New York State Department of Health
Public Health Association of New York City
TopWhat Are The Special Features of the Conference?
Centering and Focusing Warm-Up
Barnes and Noble Bookstore – on site
Discounts and free shipping of all purchases for all conference attendees.
Exhibits
Roundtables for Diabetes Specialists
Seaside Networking Social
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What Should I Wear and/or Bring?
Can I Get Professional Continuing Education Credits?
Applications for up to 7.5 hours of professional continuing education credit for certified health education specialists (CHES) and other professionals pending.
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How Do I Register and What is Included in the Fee?
Conference registration fee includes:
Early-Bird registration fees available until May 1!
Low registration fees have been made possible through underwriting by our generous conference supporters.
What is the Conference Registration Cancellation and Substitution Policy?
Cancellations: Refund requests must be received in writing by June 6. All cancellations will be subject to a $35 cancellation fee and refunded after the conference. No refunds will be given for any reason after Friday, June 6, 2008.
Substitutions: Substitutions are welcome at any time provided that the substitute attendee is of the same registration category and/or pays the registration fee difference in advance or the day of the conference. Requests for substitutions must be submitted in writing to Registration Coordinator Madeline Britt: mbritt@marchofdimes.com or presented in writing at the conference.
Could I Make a Presentation at the Conference?
If you have or know someone who has a presentation that would work well as a part of our conference, please submit an abstract before Friday, April 18!
Click here for Call for Abstracts.
Can My Organization Become a Conference Supporter?
Absolutely!! And the best benefit, besides visibility is the discount “member” registration fee for all of your organization’s attendees!
For a list of conference support options and benefits, click here.
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And if I have more questions?
We’d love to hear from you. Contact the Conference Coordinator:
Karen Denard Goldman, PhD, CHES