Weekly Edition – April 17, 2012

In this week’s edition

:: Public Health Unplugged | Conference abstract deadline April 18
:: 33rd Lillian Fountain Smith Conference
:: Student News
:: Public Health Matters

Public Health Unplugged | Conference abstract deadline April 18

Public health in every state is experiencing shrinking funding sources, continued termination of programs, and a reduction in resources.  As a professional community, public health is searching for viable solutions to overcome the reality of reduced capacity for public health related programs in Colorado.

“Public Health Unplugged: a platform for moving forward in a time of reduced funding” is the theme for the 2012 Public Health in the Rockies conference held in Pueblo, Colo. September 19-21. The conference will focus on:

•               bridging unique partnerships across fields

•               strategies and processes to strengthen the system

•               moving forward with reduced funding

•               best practices at all levels throughout Colorado communities and neighboring states

The 2012 Public Health in the Rockies Conference is accepting abstracts through Wednesday, April 18, 2012 5 p.m. MT.  The conference planning committee invites abstract submissions from a person or persons wishing to present a:

•               Skill building session (2 hours)

•               Program/research “showcase” session (30 minutes)

•               Program/research “showcase” session (1 hour – 2 sessions)

•               Poster session

Submit your abstract today | Find additional conference information online

33rd Lillian Fountain Smith Conference

The Colorado State University Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition invites you register for the annual Lillian Fountain Smith Conference, June 7-8, 2012 in Fort Collins, Colo.

The 2012 conference, “Health Aging through the Life Cycle” is designed to provide current and objective information in human nutrition.  Continuing education units are available.

Learn more | Register online

Student News

Congratulations to MPH-community health education student Danya Carroll, recently awarded the James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The fellowship is a 9-week summer program that provides graduate students a comprehensive public health research experience in the field of infectious diseases focus, complemented by clinical and public health leadership opportunities.

Congratulations to MPH-community health education student Amanda Skenadore, recent recipient of an internship with the Urban Indian Health Program. Amanda will work help evaluate programs for the Fresno Indian Health Clinic.

Public Health Matters

Upcoming Events | View details about these events online
:: April 17 – Executive Council
:: April 20 – 2012 Spring CSPH All Faculty Meeting
:: April 23 – Public Health Seminar
:: April 30 – Final Exam Week | UNC
:: May 1 – Global Health Lecture Series
:: May 2 – CBH Faculty Meeting
:: May 2 – CSPH Senate Meeting
:: May 4 – Spring Semester Ends | CSU
:: May 4 – Commencement Ceremonies | UNC
:: May 7 – Final Exam Week | CSU
:: May 7 – Grand Rounds: Sam Slishman | Substance Abuse

In the News | Visit Public Health Newsroom
:: Occupational Health & Safety “More Oversight Needed to Protect Youth Workers, Study Says”
:: EHS Today “Older Construction Workers Have More Costly Workers’ Comp Claims”

Public Health Job Opportunities | View details about these opportunities online
:: Associate Administrator – Washington, D.C.
:: Student Assistant – University of Colorado Cancer Center
:: Director, Market and Trade Economics Division (MTED) – Washington, D.C.
:: Director, Resource and Rural Economics Division (RRED) – Washington, D.C.
:: Director, Food Economics Division (FED) – Washington, D.C.
:: Research Associate – Denver Metro
:: Bilingual Health Center Assistant – Aurora, CO
:: Administrative Assistant – Englewood, CO
:: Advance Practice Nurse – Aurora, CO
:: Statistical Research Specialist – Nashville, TN