Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 08:55:39 +0500 From: ghmcleaf{CONTRACTOR/ASPEN/ghmcleaf}%NAC-GATEWAY.ASPEN@ace.aspensys.com Subject: New Conference Listings 08/29/95 CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse Conference Calendar Database NEW CONFERENCE LISTINGS August 29, 1995 The Clearinghouse's Conference Calendar Database contains information about upcoming conferences related to HIV and AIDS. NAC ONLINE users can search this database by selecting "Clearinghouse Databases" from the NAC ONLINE main menu. When asked to enter a database name, specify "CONF" to search the Calendar. To access the NAC ONLINE BBS, set your communications software to dial (800) 851-7245, and set the options for 8 data bits, N parity, 1 stop bit, full duplex, and complete a new user questionnaire. Only non-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and health departments are given full access to NAC ONLINE and the NAC databases. Overnight, 11 new listings were loaded to the Conference Calendar Database. Their records follow: TITLE: AIDS Update; 9th Annual DATE: October 26, 1995 LOCATION: Beaumont, TX SPONSOR(S): Triangle AIDS Network CONTACT: Triangle AIDS Network, (409) 832-8338. EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Health professional education. Social work. Caregivers. NOTES: Featured speakers include Martin Delaney and David Simpson, MD, of Mt. Sinai Medical Center, New York. TITLE: Tri-State AIDS Update 1996: Facing the Challenge Together DATE: February 26-27, 1996 LOCATION: Jackson, MS SPONSOR(S): University of Mississippi Medical Center; Delta Region AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC). CONTACT: Cheryl Hamill, Delta Region AETC, UMMC-Infectious Diseases, 2500 N. State St., N501, Jackson, MS 39216-4505, (601) 984-5542, (601) 984-1300 FAX: (601) 984-5565. EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Women. Mothers. NAMES Quilt. Hospices. Volunteerism. TITLE: HIV/AIDS Reporting Seminar DATE: September 12, 1995 LOCATION: Princeton, NJ SPONSOR(S): New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), Division of AIDS Prevention and Control. CONTACT: Cindy Mimmo, (609) 984-6050. EVENT TYPE: Training. TOPICS: Surveillance. Treatment. TITLE: HIV and AIDS: The Basic Facts DATE: September 13, 1995 LOCATION: East Orange, NJ SPONSOR(S): New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), Division of AIDS Prevention and Control. CONTACT: Cindy Mimmo, (609) 984-6050. EVENT TYPE: Training. TOPICS: AIDS 101. Epidemiology. HIV transmission. HIV prevention. Antibody tests. Treatment. TITLE: HIV and AIDS: The Basic Facts DATE: September 27, 1995 LOCATION: East Orange, NJ SPONSOR(S): New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), Division of AIDS Prevention and Control. CONTACT: Cindy Mimmo, (609) 984-6050. EVENT TYPE: Training. TOPICS: AIDS 101. Epidemiology. HIV transmission. HIV prevention. Antibody tests. Treatment. TITLE: AIDS Mastery Workshop DATE: September 15-17, 1995 LOCATION: Montclair, NJ SPONSOR(S): Northern Lights Alternative of New Jersey. CONTACT: Ed Chilcot, Executive Director, Northern Lights Alternative of New Jersey, (201) 744-5727. EVENT TYPE: Workshop. TOPICS: Health professional education. Caregivers. NOTES: Fee: $100. Advance registration is required. TITLE: Introduction to HIV Prevention Counseling: Skills and Practical Applications DATE: September 19-22, 1995 LOCATION: Elizabeth, NJ SPONSOR(S): New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), Division of AIDS Prevention and Control. CONTACT: Cindy Mimmo, (609) 984-6050. EVENT TYPE: Training. TOPICS: Counselor education. Counseling. Antibody tests. TITLE: Substance Abuse Assessment DATE: October 5, 1995 LOCATION: Fairfax, VA SPONSOR(S): Office of HIV Services, Northern Virginia HIV Resource and Consultation Center CONTACT: Northern Virginia HIV Resource and Consultation Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, VA 22031, (703) 204-3780. EVENT TYPE: Training TOPICS: Substance abuse. Risk factors. Psychological factors. Social factors. NOTES: Fee: $15. Time: 10am-12pm. TITLE: Nutritional Assessment DATE: December 5, 1995 LOCATION: Fairfax, VA SPONSOR(S): Office of HIV Services, Northern Virginia HIV Resource and Consultation Center CONTACT: Northern Virginia HIV Resource and Consultation Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, VA 22031, (703) 204-3780. EVENT TYPE: Training. TOPICS: Nutrition. Nutrition education. Risk factors. Psychological factors. Social factors. NOTES: Fee: $15. Time: 10am-12pm. TITLE: Hoisting the Banner of Color: A Regional HIV Prevention Education and Substance Abuse Conference for Communities of Color DATE: October 9-10, 1995 LOCATION: Oklahoma City, OK SPONSOR(S): CarePoint Inc. (Consortium of AIDS Resources and Education) CONTACT: Dennis Green, CarePoint, 100 W. Main St., Ste. 236, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, (800) 285-2273. EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: HIV prevention. Education. Native Americans. Hispanics / Latinos. Women. Minorities. Cultural factors. Workplaces. Substance abuse. Treatment. Needle exchange. Caregivers. Children. Spirituality. TITLE: Regional Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth Conference; 3rd Annual DATE: October 13-14, 1995 LOCATION: Portland, OR SPONSOR(S): Department of Human Resources, Oregon Health Division; State Office for Services to Children and Families; Portland Public Schools: Sexual Diversity Committee; Phoenix Rising Foundation; Cascade AIDS Project; Harry's Mother; Metropolitan Community Church; Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P-FLAG); Lesbian Community Project; Multnomah County Health Department CONTACT: Phoenix Rising, LGBYC, 620 S.W. 5th, Ste. 710, Portland, OR 97204, (503) 223-8299, FAX: (503) 223-1860. EVENT TYPE: Conference. TOPICS: Adolescents. Gay men. Lesbians. Bisexuality. Spirituality. Safer sex. Homophobia. Case management. Substance abuse. Runaways / street youth. Minorities. Secondary school students. Self esteem. Media. Community organizations. NOTES: Fee: Before September 29, $100; After September 29, $125. Scholarships available. Accommodations, (503) 233-6331, (800) 255-3050, (800) 222-2244, (800) 547-8010. Continuing education credits are available. Information about additional conferences is welcome. Please send E-Mail to Flynn McLean (through NAC ONLINE, fmclean@cdcnac.aspensys.com via the Internet) at the CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse; include the title, dates, site, sponsoring agency, contact information, registration fee, and topics to be discussed at the conference.