Conferences for public health offer an enthusiastic forum for professionals to discuss optimal ways to organize efforts that boost community well-being.
Learning doesn’t stop with your Master of Public Health (MPH) degree because the field is constantly evolving. Across the United States and abroad, practitioners are taking time for conferences to enhance their ability to advocate for wellness. Whether you specialize in epidemiology, environmental health, nutrition, biostatistics, health policy, or global health, there are plentiful conferences available to help maintain your Certified in Public Health (CPH) credential.
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The following are five suggested public health conferences you should consider for 2017.
1. Annual Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference: Colorado Springs, CO
March 29-31, 2017
For its 27th year, the Annual Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference is heading to the Rockies for three days of jam-packed education sessions at The Broadmoor. More than 600 public health professionals will congregate to share effective strategies for motivating healthy lifestyles. Keynote speakers Marion Nestle and Victor J. Stretcher will kick off credit-earning seminars. Early stage entrepreneurs with innovative health promotion products will also present at the Launchpad Startup Competition.
2. International Conference on Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases: Boston, MA
April 24-25, 2017
The 19th International Conference on Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases (ICEID) will be hosted at the Hilton Boston Downtown and Faneuil Hall in April. Epidemiologists and other public health researchers are invited to discuss the latest findings on disease prevalence and prevention. Topics addressed will include cholera, influenza, hepatitis, malaria, and STDs. With early registration fees at 450 €, the two-day event will draw diverse speakers from Qatar to Poland and the Dominican Republic.
3. National Conference on Health Disparities: New Orleans, LA
May 3-6, 2017
At the JW Marriott New Orleans in May, the National Conference on Health Disparities (NCHD) will celebrate its 10th anniversary promoting equal access to healthcare and wellness. With 600+ participants, this public health conference sparks engaging dialogue for building healthy communities regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic status. Led by the Medical University of South Carolina, the four-day event will include a Student Research Forum. Attendees who register before March 1st earn an early bird discount.
4. 2017 NACCHO Annual Conference: Pittsburgh, PA
July 11-13, 2017
In July, the National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO) will offer its Annual Conference at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown. It’s the only public health conference speaking directly to the daily struggles that local government health officials face. More than 1,300 attendees will participate in discussions focused on the theme “Public Health Revolution: Bridging Clinical Medicine and Population Health.” Exhibitors will include Meridian Medical Technologies, Afaxys Pharmaceuticals, Healthy Communities Institute, and more.
5. 145th Annual APHA Meeting: Atlanta, GA
November 4-8, 2017
The American Public Health Association (APHA) will bring together over 12,000 practitioners for its 145th Annual Meeting in Atlanta this November. As the largest of conferences for public health, the five-day event will center on the theme “Creating the Healthiest Nation: Climate Changes Health.” Attendees can earn up to 18 CEU credits while learning in the Social Media Lab, taking exercise breaks at the Wellness Center, and touring the Public Health Expo. Busy professionals could also watch presentations virtually through RAMP.
Attending conferences likely isn’t in your job description, but doing so will enrich your skills for fighting the latest public health threats. Registering for these professional development events will allow you to connect with like-minded practitioners, expand your resources, and travel to desired destinations nationwide. Mark some of these conferences for public health professionals on your 2017 calendar for countless career benefits.
