THE 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON URBAN HEALTH ACHIEVING SOCIAL JUSTICE IN URBAN COMMUNITIES October 26-28, 2005 The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel Toronto, Ontario Canada Hosted by: Centre for Research on Inner City Health, St Michael's Hospital 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 urban health research. 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 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. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Online abstract submission is open for the 4th International Conference on Urban Health. We invite you to submit research abstracts related to the conference theme, Achieving Social Justice in Urban Communities, and particularly in relation to the following focus areas as outlined in the Call for Abstracts (see attached): - 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 community-based participatory research - Policies promoting social justice COMMUNITY AND ACADEMIC STREAMS FOR ABSTRACTS Abstract submissions by both community members/organizations and academic researchers are welcome. Community members/organizations are particularly encouraged to submit abstracts related to community-based participatory research or any of the focus areas listed above. Abstracts submitted by community members/organizations will be reviewed by people with appropriate knowledge, expertise, and community research experience. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Instructions and guidelines for abstract preparation are posted on the conference website at http://www.crich.ca/isuhconference2005/call.asp The closing date for abstract submissions is July 29, 2005. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT The 4th International Conference on Urban Health is proud to announce that we will be showcasing community-based participatory urban health research through a special conference stream. This year's conference theme is Achieving Social Justice in Urban Communities and we believe that goal can only be achieved if community partners are in attendance. We have also created a special registration fee for community partners (that includes pre-conference workshops) and have made some additional scholarships available for those traveling from a great distance. Our goal is to ensure that at least 150 of the attendees this year represent the communities that our research is focused on. More information on workshops, fees, and scholarships is available online at http://www.crich.ca/isuhconference2005/ For ongoing updates and news regarding the Conference, and for more information on how community members can become actively involved in the conference by submitting proposals for workshops, panel discussions, and research abstracts, please visit the Conference website at http://www.crich.ca/isuhconference2005/call.asp Conference Chair: Dr. Patricia O'Campo Centre for Research on Inner City Health St. Michael's Hospital Sponsored by: The International Society for Urban Health St. Michael's Hospital The New York Academy of Medicine Government of Ontario Bank of Montreal Wellesley Central Health Corporation Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN) Partners & Supporters: St. Michael's Hospital Community Advisory Panels Ontario Hospital Association Toronto Public Health South East Toronto Project (SETo) cl Send the following text: unsubscribe click4hp to: [log in to unmask] if you wish to unsubscribe. Go to http://listserv.yorku.ca/archives/click4hp.html to view CLICK4HP archives or manage your subscription (you will have to create a password).