Hepatitis Presentation in Portland, OR, web conference possible

Hepatitis C Infection and
Innovative Public Health Practice
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 12:00 – 1:00 PM (Pacific)
Suite 425, PSOB 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, Oregon

Description
In this online, interactive session, Dr. Ann Thomas will describe the epidemiology and natural history of Hepatitis C virus (HCV), with an emphasis on local data on risk factors and the burden of disease. Dr. Ann Shindo will discuss innovative examples of program collaboration and service integration in local health jurisdictions targeting adults who at risk of transmitting viral hepatitis, HIV, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Presenters
Ann Shindo, PhD, MSW, MPH, MS, received her Master’s in Behavioral Neuroscience from Oregon Health & Sciences University and went on to accomplish a Master’s of Public Health, Master’s in Social Work, and her doctorate in Social Research & Policy from Portland State University.  Dr. Shindo uses her eclectic education and decade of behavioral health research experience to promote program and policy development for local public health jurisdictions and state agencies targeting integrated HIV, viral hepatitis, and STD prevention among high-risk adults.
Ann Thomas, MD, MPH received her bachelor’s degree at Stanford University and her MD from Columbia University.  After a pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, she was in private practice for three years.  She then  served two years with the Measles Elimination Activity in the National Immunization Program for the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service.  She earned her MPH at Emory University.  She is currently a public health physician with the Acute and Communicable Disease Program at the Oregon State Public Health Division, where she oversees Oregon’s surveillance for meningitis, respiratory illness and hepatitis.
Prepare Your Computer in Advance
Download the iLinc Web conferencing software and test your connectivity ahead of time. Click the following link to begin the test: https://nwcphp.ilinc.com/systest. Be sure to complete Step Two.
For more information, see “Technical Requirements” below.


Registration
The Northwest Center for Public Health Practice works through its partners at state health departments and the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) to coordinate registration. Due to limited space, we encourage group participation at central locations. Please contact the appropriate individual listed below to find out how to participate. If you are not affiliated with one of our partner organizations, please contact Francesca Holme.
Partner Contact Person Contact Info
Alaska Sandra Woods sandra_woods***@****
Idaho
DHW Sara John ***@****
Dist. 1 Susan Welch ***@****
Dist. 2 Tara Biesecker ***@****
Dist. 3 Andrew Jackson ***@****
Dist. 4 Kathryn Quinn ***@****
Dist. 5 Yvonne Van Sickle ***@****
Dist. 6 Michelle Butterfield ***@****
Dist. 7 Marilyn Anderson ***@****
Montana iLinc Administrator ***@****
NPAIHB Vanessa Short Bull ***@****
Oregon Eric Stewart eric.e.***@****
Washington SmartPH Coordinator smartph.***@****
Wyoming NancyJo Ilminen nancyjo.***@****
UW & Other Francesca Holme ***@****

Technical Requirements for Web Conferencing
We use iLinc Web conferencing to facilitate interactive distance learning. Participants need a computer with internet connection, a web browser, and a telephone. For more information about iLinc Web conferencing, please visit www.nwcphp.org/ilinc-quickstart.

[scratchinghead]

Francesca Holme
holmef (at) u.washington.edu

she is the one to contact if you don't *belong*

[merryBe]

cool, but so, is there no way to just attend the lecture??

be fun to show up, ya think??

MB