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you.

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - Deadline: May 17, 2004

55th Annual Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA) Conference
PUBLIC HEALTH: THE BEST HEALTH INVESTMENT
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Details available at www.opha.on.ca/conference

CONFERENCE DATE: November 23-24, 2004
LOCATION: Marriott Toronto Eaton Centre

Abstracts can be submitted for one of three presentation formats:

1. Oral Presentation
2. Interactive Workshops
3. Posters

Specifications for Abstract Submissions are as follows:

* Abstract submission format: Not to exceed 250 words and to include a
20-word abstract brief. Information to include title, authors names and
titles, lead presenter and contact information, relevant theme (see below),
format preference and alternate presentation format

* Abstract submission method: Electronic submission is a requirement using
the form available on website at www.opha.on.ca/conference or by contacting
Marlene Mirza at [log in to unmask] [905-546-2424 ext. 1578] if you cannot
access the website.

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Deadline for submission of abstracts: May 17, 2004
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SPECIAL INCENTIVE FOR STUDENT PRESENTERS...

$1000.00 award available to winner of the PHRED Studentship... Visit
www.opha.on.ca/conference for details!

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OPHA CONFERENCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
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Goal: To provide a forum for high quality learning and networking
opportunities for public health practitioners, researchers, students and
others interested in public health.

Objectives:
1. To learn from others
2. To network with colleagues
3. To be on the leading edge of emerging public health issues

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OPHA CONFERENCE THEMES
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Thinking Fast
* efficiencies – programs, documentation, practices
* use of effective technologies
* dealing with crises / crisis communication
* rapid response

Thinking Smart
* program valuation
* primary studies
* knowledge transfer, research utilization
* surveillance systems
* outbreak management
* learning from each other (sharing learnings across health departments)
* developments in prevention programs and policies

Thinking New
* novel program approaches
* new systems for data collection, accountability
* emerging issues
* working with others; “new ”client groups or populations; new community
collaborations
* population health strategies for the future

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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* Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire
* Dr. Chaviva Hosek (Canadian Institute for Advanced Research)
* Dr. Peter L. Monette (Health Sciences Policy Division, Health Canada)
* Diane Lynn Dupuy (Famous PEOPLE Players)
* OPHA Core Competencies Task Group

Visit www.opha.on.ca/conference for full conference details.

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REMINDER: Deadline for submission of abstracts: May 17, 2004
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