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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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Since 2012, the TN Bike Walk Summit has visited every major city in Tennessee and has grown into an annual event that regularly brings together cyclists, advocates, planners, engineers, and elected officials from across the state to share resources and best practices related to bicycle infrastructure, funding, education, outreach, and policy. Through a series of keynote…

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2019 Annual Meeting - Bridging Research and Practice for Healthy, Active Lives At ACSM’s Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine® and World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise, Circadian Rhythms and Sleep you’ll find sessions covering virtually every aspect of sports medicine, exercise science and the benefits of physical activity. Internationally recognized…

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Hosted by the UTC School of Nursing CANDL Grant Team For more information or registration, please visit www.utc.edu/povertysimulation Could you survive a month living in poverty? Poverty Simulation: Deepen your understanding of what it means to live in poverty  “It’s a simulation, not a game.” The Community Action Poverty Simulation is an interactive immersion experience…

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The National Association of County Health Officials (NACCHO) is the only national organization that hosts annual conferences that specifically address the needs and concerns of local health officials. NACCHO Annual is one-of-a-kind, learning and networking opportunity for local health officials, and their public health partners from all geographic regions of the nation to share perspectives…

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