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CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT & CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The 4th International Conference on Urban Health:
Achieving Social Justice in Urban Communities
Hosted by:
Centre for Research on Inner City Health, St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto
October 26 – 28, 2005
The Westin Harbour Castle
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
THE OFFICIAL CONFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR
URBAN HEALTH
This conference, now in its 4th year, has become the leading international
forum for the discussion of issues relating to urban health. The annual
meeting of the International Society for Urban Health brings together
researchers, practitioners, community members, and policy makers to present
leading-edge research and reviews relating to urban health and to discuss
how to translate research into practice and policy. The past conferences
have had increasing international attendance and representation from a wide
variety of research disciplines. This year’s conference has a particular
emphasis on social justice in urban communities and promises to have strong
community representation.
THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR URBAN HEALTH
The International Society for Urban Health (ISUH) facilitates the exchange
of perspectives, research methods, and data on the study of disease in
urban areas and the effects of urbanization on health.
Membership is open to anyone interested in the health of urban populations.
Annual Membership costs $150.00 USD ($100.00 USD for students and New York
Academy of Medicine Fellows) and includes a subscription to the Journal of
Urban Health, which is published quarterly. A reduced membership fee will
be available to new members who also register for the conference.
Are you interested in joining the International Society for Urban Health?
Visit their website for more details www.isuh.org, or for questions,
please call Monica Serrano at (212) 822-7342 or email: [log in to unmask]
CENTRE FOR RESEARCH ON INNER CITY HEALTH, ST.MICHAEL’S HOSPITAL
The Centre for Research on Inner City Health at St. Michael’s Hospital is
becoming recognized nationally and internationally as a centre of
excellence for inner city health research. The Centre currently has 17
research scientists and a staff of more than 50 research coordinators,
programmers, technicians, and research associates. It is the first research
centre of its kind in Canada whose mission is to improve the health of
urban populations through a program of policy relevant research, with
particular emphasis on the needs of socially disadvantaged and economically
deprived groups – a vision the Centre shares with St. Michael’s Hospital.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION OPENS EARLY APRIL 2005!
YOU ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT RESEARCH ABSTRACTS RELATED TO THE CONFERENCE
THEME, PARTICULARLY AS THEY RELATE TO THE FOLLOWING FOCUS AREAS:
• Conceptualizing and measuring social justice
• Environmental justice
• Healthcare availability and access
• Health status of disadvantaged populations
• International perspectives on urban health
• Interventions to improve the health of urban communities
• Models of participatory community research
• Policies promoting social justice
Abstract submission will open in early April 2005. Online submission will
be available at www.crich.ca – Further information will be provided by
email soon.
Submission will also be available by mail for those who do not have web
access. Please contact at (416) 864-5486 for mail-in details.
Submitted abstracts will be published in the official conference programme
and in the Journal of Urban Health.
To speak with someone about your submission, please send a detailed e-mail
to [log in to unmask], or contact (416) 864-5486.
REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 2005!
Would you like to be notified when registration opens?
E-mail the Centre for Research on Inner City Health at
[log in to unmask] or call (416) 864-5486 to be added to our mailing
list. We will contact you when registration opens and fee information
becomes available.
Registration will be available online, by fax or mail.
Also… continue to check our website at www.crich.ca for current updates on
the conference.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
You may be eligible for a scholarship to attend the conference. Check our
website in early April for more information (www.crich.ca), alternately,
you can contact us at [log in to unmask] or call (416) 864-5486.
TORONTO
Toronto has one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse populations
in the world. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto is Canada’s
largest city and North America’s fifth largest metropolis. The city is
truly international and unique; making visits a memorable and exciting
experience. Late October is when forest and parklands are ablaze in their
autumn colours.
For more details about Toronto, please visit:
http://www.torontotourism.com/visitor.
CONFERENCE SITE AND ACCOMMODATION
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, the Westin Harbour Castle is just
steps away from world-class theatres, the Harbourfront district, Toronto
Islands, renowned museums, exceptional restaurants and shopping. Easily
accessible by public transportation are St. Michael’s Hospital and the
University of Toronto.
At the Westin Harbour Castle, the conference attendees will be eligible for
a special discount rate if you specify that you are attending The 4th
International Conference on Urban Health when making your reservation. The
rate at the hotel is to be announced very shortly. Reserve your room at The
Westin Harbour Castle online when you register for the conference or call
(416) 869-1600 or toll free at 1-800-228-3000.
For more details about the hotel, please visit:
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1084.
CHAIR
Dr. Patricia O’Campo
Centre for Research on Inner City Health
St. Michael’s Hospital
SPONSORED BY
Government of Ontario
St. Michael’s Hospital
www.smh.toronto.on.ca
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