Join us on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 12:15 – 1:30 pm at the University Center Auditorium. Our special guest speaker is Kenneth Powell, MD, MPH, Co-Chair 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee. Dr. Powell is one of the key pioneers in physical activity and public health across the globe! We are opening up this…
Conference Goal Disseminate research, exchange information, and share successful methods of addressing urban health issues and disparities in the classroom and clinical environments. Conference Objectives 1) Increase an understanding of various urban health disparities 2) Share interdisciplinary knowledge of how to reduce health disparities found in urban environments 3) Provide knowledge for potential curriculum integration…
The 40th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine gathers the nation’s leading scientists and practitioners, and is the premier forum for the most influential behavioral medicine research. SBM has invited speakers for topics including social determinants of health, health and technology megatrends, patient engagement, behavioral economics, open science, science communication, and…
Remote Area Medical (RAM) is a major nonprofit provider of free mobile clinics. The upcoming free clinic is on March 9 & 10, 2019 in Rhea County (Dayton, TN). RAM will be delivering free dental, vision, and medical services to under-served and uninsured individuals. This is a great opportunity to get involved and experience firsthand…
The American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB) is a multidisciplinary society of health behavior scholars and researchers. This conference will focus on theory and applications of multiple health behavior change, including discussing theoretical foundations for this direction of research, examining common influences that can impact two or more behaviors simultaneously, and presenting design and analysis…
This annual meeting provides programming relevant to academic public health and allows administrators from all over the country to network and learn from each other through various workshops and talks.
The Middle Tennessee Planning Committee is excited to meet in April 2019 for the annual public health grand division meeting. The event will include interesting presentations and offers a great opportunity to network with regional colleagues.
The annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) conference is the nation’s premier epidemiology conference where EIS officers share their work in leading-edge investigations, scientific findings, and forward-thinking strategies to inform improvements in public health—all while gaining valuable presentation experience. EIS officers engage in professional networking sessions, recognition ceremonies and various learning opportunities. Free and open to…
The 2019 National Health Outreach Conference (NHOC) will highlight national health promotion efforts in real-world practice, research, and multi-sector collaborations. The meeting will include presentations from public health leaders across sectors and cultures, panel discussions, interactive workshops, skill building session, and networking opportunities. Who’s invited: Cooperative Extension professionals, health and/or public health practitioners and/or researchers,…
The East Tennessee Planning Committee is excited for the East Tennessee Grand Division Meeting on May 3, 2019. The event will include interesting presentations and offers a great opportunity to network with public health regional colleagues.
Mark your calendars! The 2019 Southeast Tennessee Aging Conference will be May 7th from 9am – 3pm at the Brainerd Baptist BX (4011 Austin St. Chattanooga, TN 37411). Information about the conference and participant registration can be found at www.setaaad.org. Please feel free to share info about the Aging Conference with your networks!
The 4th Annual Tobacco Free Chattanooga Clear the Air Conference will be held Wednesday May 8 at Orchard Knob Baptist Church. The conference is free, but registration is required. https://ticketbud.com/events/1c9d040e-2583-11e9-b035-479f2980f9f3 The purpose of the conference is to promote tobacco free policy and cessation resources; provide up to date information regarding tobacco policy enhancement; and provide…
